[JAH]

Originally Posted by dlavery

That's what locksmiths are for!

-dave

You could always get out the old bolt cutters and take a bit of time and chop that padlock off...it may take some time and effort, but it will do the job.

It is really a shame that your OI was taken. It was most likely just some kids who, as you said, thought oh look, joysticks! and took off with it. I couldn't imagine somoene on your team ripping you off, because they have just as much pride in a working robot as does you and the rest of your team.