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This just posted online by RED's Jim Jannard:

"ALERT! Please read.

The unthinkable has just happened. Mark's chalet was broken into while they were sleeping and EPIC 0006 was stolen along with cash. Mark is at the Police Station right now in Meribel, France.

This is a tight community. We need your help. Keep your eyes and ears open for any news, tips or details about an EPIC floating around. An EPIC is a hard thing to circulate since there is only one in the world.

Of course Mark is heartbroken. So are we.

A reminder to those that may be looking here for the first time and that don't know, #00006 is engraved on the underside of the camera.

Please contact anyone at RED if you hear of anything."

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Update from Mark Pederson:

"Here is a detailed list of what was stolen that is RED/camera related:

EPIC camera body #00006
EPIC side-handle
EPIC Redmote
5" TOUCHSCREEN LCD for EPIC

Angenieux Optimo 15-40mm (will post serial as soon as I confirm it from state-side)

50mm RED Pro Prime - this lens is from the first set shipped - the lens is marked as T1.9 - with engraved text that reads "tested at T1.8"

prototype of Schneider clip on circular ND filter holder ring w/ND

2 x 128 G SSD (filled with EPIC footage)
REDSTATION REDMAG 1.8"
500G GDrive mini - filled with a back up of EPIC footage)
RED Quick Plate
2 x RED Brick batteries
LCD lemo cable
lemo adapter power cable
black Oakley bag

I feel violated. Angry. Shocked. There is a part of me that feels like I let RED and the community down. All of your comments are very appreciated - not exactly how I was expecting to end 2010. I was looking very forward to posting some amazing images - and yes - both copies of all the footage I've shot here is gone.

What is important is that my family is safe and unharmed. I hope the people responsible for this theft are found quickly.

Never a dull moment.

Happy New Year everyone - and sincerely - I really do appreciate everyones kinds words and support."

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This just released online by RED's Jim Jannard:

"While it is not usually our position to offer rewards for our customers stolen property, this one is an exception. EPIC #00006 is truly a historic camera. It is the very 1st EPIC shipped to one of our customers and the way it was taken irritates me no end.

We are now offering $100,000 for the safe return of EPIC #00006 and the rest of the system including the media with Mark's files... and the arrest and conviction of those that broke into Mark's chalet in France. We will ONLY pay this amount if there is an arrest and conviction of the parties as we are not interested to be ransomed by thieves.

If you have any information regarding the theft, the location of Mark's property or any details that might solve this case, please contact anyone at RED and they will make sure I hear about it.

Posting information on REDUSER is NOT a good idea for several reasons, including your own safety. Please do NOT post any information you have obtained. Any post we see on REDUSER regarding information on this case will be deleted."

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Also posted by Mark Pederson:

"Please keep your eyes out for the Angenieux Optimo 15-40mm - SN s/n 1591382

Very possible that the thieves could keep the EPIC on ice and try to sell the glass.

Find this lens."

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Updated 1/15/11

RED is shipping Mark Pederson another Camera with a bit of backup this time. This message from RED's Jarred Land was recently posted online:

"Mark... Meet your new roommate...
We are sending you EPIC-M #00007 "BOND" today..... AND Melvin.

Enjoy.."