Another stolen tree

[Perplexody]

Meehan's miniatures in Maryland if anyone is local and wants to keep an eye out looks like we have another wave a bonsai thieves. Hopefully this will be the only one this time

 

[19Mateo83]

So sad…

 

[Carol 83]

People suck...

 

[19Mateo83]

People suck...

Yup….

 

[Potawatomi13]

That appears just as a Maple does.

 

[Gabler]

That appears just as a Maple does.

Indeed it does.

 

[Perplexody]

Indeed it does.

Upon looking at it, it does look like a trident maple. So I guess keep an eye out for one of those too.

Could just be the tree behind it poking over

 

[Gabler]

Upon looking at it, it does look like a trident maple. So I guess keep an eye out for one of those too.

Could just be the tree behind it poking over

On closer look, it does seem the foliage of the two trees blends together.

 

[rockm]

There are two trees here---The trident maple is BEHIND the elm. Definitely not trident maple bark nor conformation on the tree in the foreground.

 

[dbonsaiw]

People really do suck. I have to imagine that there are bonsai practitioners out there who don't want to grow a tree nor pay for one and resort to this type of stupidity to acquire a tree. If caught, they should be made to water a bonsai garden for a year.

 

[ERClover]

People really do suck. I have to imagine that there are bonsai practitioners out there who don't want to grow a tree nor pay for one and resort to this type of stupidity to acquire a tree. If caught, they should be made to water a bonsai garden for a year.

As part of a work release program from prison.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I really hope they have security camera footage. Nowadays you can buy a security camera system for less than the cost of that tree

 

[Perplexody]

I really hope they have security camera footage. Nowadays you can buy a security camera system for less than the cost of that tree

I checked their FB to see if they posted any footage and I couldn't find any but I really hope they have it.

 

[vp999]

I doubt they have any security system, I go up to Meehan a lot and they are really nice people. Such a shame.

 

[Velodog2]

I worked on this tree a few times in the last couple of years. We had just layered the top off which really improved its proportions, and we were all excited about its future development.

They do have a security system but I can’t comment on what it showed. Martha posted that they just want the tree back, and there will be no questions asked.

I truly don’t understand what satisfaction can be gained from having a tree that you stole from someone else, also stealing from them the enjoyment of the rewards of years of effort even though the thief will themselves never be able to enjoy them. All completely contrary to the spirit and essence of bonsai.

 

[Scorpius]

I truly don’t understand what satisfaction can be gained from having a tree that you stole from someone else, also stealing from them the enjoyment of the rewards of years of effort even though the thief will themselves never be able to enjoy them. All completely contrary to the spirit and essence of bonsai.

You need to understand the a vast majority of people this day in age are self centered narcissists and they couldn't care less how their actions affect anyone else. If it weren't for the thin veneer of civilization and threat of punishment from said society, all of your trees and everything you own would be stolen or destroyed.

 

[Potawatomi13]

On closer look, it does seem the foliage of the two trees blends together.

Huh. So it is. A nice trunk on this one. Hope it is decently cared for.

 

[Potawatomi13]

They do have a security system but I can’t comment on what it showed.

Thanks a bunch for that. Now REALLY want to see what was shown. Maybe was known club member or so called friend.

 

[Velodog2]

Just learned today that the tree was returned! First time I’ve heard of a recovery of a stolen tree. Was bit dry but they think it will survive.

 

[Ruddigger]

Just learned today that the tree was returned! First time I’ve heard of a recovery of a stolen tree. Was bit dry but they think it will survive.

That’s good news.

The Pacific Bonsai Museum had some trees stolen that were returned after their theft was on CNN. They were dumped in some bushes outside if I remember correctly.