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usonian

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6. I parked at a BART lot in full view of the elevated platform.

Reply to Demovictory9 (Reply #5)

Tue May 13, 2025, 01:40 AM

May 13

They time the patrols, walk up to the vehicle with a backpack, roll under, take the cat converter and walk away. I was lucky in that it was a public lot and a saw was too noisy so they unbolted it.

No end to that crime. I was debating some defenses (like making my pickup a low rider) and some others not worth mentioning.

Well, electrics, but I am sure they will find a way to steal the battery. Or just hack into the car.

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so glad to hear about this ... stopdiggin May 13 #1

Text at MSN usonian May 13 #2

scary! I always stop at car washes and vac my car. but I do take the key from the ignition and put in my pocket. Demovictory9 May 13 #3

I use my own shop-vac. usonian May 13 #4

Lol..i had the catalyt stolen too..down here in southern calif Demovictory9 May 13 #5

I parked at a BART lot in full view of the elevated platform. usonian May 13 #6