Stolen 914, Pelican parts owner Options

[rhodyguy]

Why would the boss have to park his car on the street? If that's the case.

[0396]

Sorry for my inaccurate posting above. The Stolen tread is a Sticky now. He's lucky one of his 962s didn't walk off. I guess the overall security situations going to change now.

[EdwardBlume]

That sucks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Cairo94507]

OMG! I hope they find that sucker out of gas parked neatly by the curb - soon. Worst nightmare for one of us as it relates to cars.

[Mueller]

These incidents will also continue to occur, as long as you have folks who want your toys and don't want to work for it. We live in an " I'm entitled " society now.

I agree with you, crime is up everywhere, how can people be so blind not to see the increase?

As the price of these cars go up, they will be stolen more for the entire car or parts.

[bandjoey]

He has photos of a Box Truck that was involved. Did they just drive it in and take off?

[porschetub]

He has photos of a Box Truck that was involved. Did they just drive it in and take off?

Mr Dempsey will be gutted that car has more history with him than any in his collection hands down.

[sixnotfour]

The Truck.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914...ion-stolen.html

[Gunn1]

There are various commercial locating/GPS services available.

My job as a Utilities Superintendent has me keeping track of heavy machinery valued at $150,000 to over 1 million dollars per machine in some cases.

All of our Machinery is outfitted with a locating ping that has a independent power source. We also use a simular, only less expensive locating device on our Chop saws and other expensive small tools that tend to grow legs and disappear never to return.

It only stands to reason if you have a item of value and want to make certain it cannot be Heisted away from your ownership that you would protect it any way you can.

Stealing is a horrible thing, but failure to take the initiative to protect your "stuff" is a close second.

[rick 918-S]

What's up with the truck? How do they know it was involved? How the hell did they get it up that high in that truck?

[mepstein]

There are various commercial locating/GPS services available.

My job as a Utilities Superintendent has me keeping track of heavy machinery valued at $150,000 to over 1 million dollars per machine in some cases.

All of our Machinery is outfitted with a locating ping that has a independent power source. We also use a simular, only less expensive locating device on our Chop saws and other expensive small tools that tend to grow legs and disappear never to return.

It only stands to reason if you have a item of value and want to make certain it cannot be Heisted away from your ownership that you would protect it any way you can.

Stealing is a horrible thing, but failure to take the initiative to protect your "stuff" is a close second.

If you could post some more info about that technology, id really appreciate it. I could could really use that sort of technology in a consumer or affordable commercial version.

[SirAndy]

I agree with you, crime is up everywhere

Is that so?

California's official numbers, per 100,000 people:

Year Population Index Violent Property Murder Rape Robbery Assault Burglary Larceny Theft Vehicle Theft
1990 29,760,021 6,603.6 1,045.2 5,558.4 11.9 42.6 377.0 613.6 1,345.4 3,197.5 1,015.5
1991 30,380,000 6,772.6 1,089.9 5,682.7 12.7 42.4 411.3 623.5 1,397.8 3,246.0 1,038.9
1992 30,867,000 6,679.5 1,119.7 5,559.8 12.7 41.3 424.1 641.6 1,384.9 3,137.8 1,037.1
1993 31,211,000 6,456.9 1,077.8 5,379.1 13.1 37.7 405.1 621.8 1,327.0 3,029.1 1,023.0
1994 31,431,000 6,173.8 1,013.0 5,160.8 11.8 34.9 356.8 609.4 1,222.5 2,957.7 980.6

2000 33,871,648 3,739.7 621.6 3,118.2 6.1 28.9 177.9 408.7 656.3 1,924.5 537.4
2001 34,600,463 3,893.2 615.2 3,278.0 6.4 28.8 186.7 393.3 671.3 2,016.6 590.1
2002 35,001,986 3,956.6 595.4 3,361.2 6.8 29.1 185.6 373.8 681.2 2,044.7 635.3
2003 35,462,712 4,006.0 579.6 3,426.4 6.7 28.2 179.8 364.8 683.2 2,062.7 680.5
2004 35,842,038 3,970.8 527.8 3,423.9 6.7 26.8 172.3 322.0 686.1 2,033.1 704.8

2010 37,338,198 3,069.5 439.6 2,629.9 4.8 22.3 155.6 256.8 612.9 1,608.4 408.5
2011 37,683,933 2,995.4 411.2 2,584.2 4.8 20.3 144.1 242.0 610.5 1,584.0 389.7
2012 37,999,878 3,185.3 423.5 2,761.8 5.0 20.6 148.7 249.2 646.8 1,671.3 443.7
2013 38,431,393 3,053.8 402.6 2,651.2 4.5 19.4 139.6 231.7 603.8 1,617.3 430.1
2014 38,802,500 2,837.2 396.1 2,441.1 4.4 21.6 125.5 236.6 522.3 1,527.4 391.3

According to official sources, numbers have steadily declined since they peaked in the early '90s.


There's a big difference between media hype (which pays them money) and the actual numbers (which doesn't pay them money).
Fear sells ...
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[76-914]

A bad deal indeed. If you've ever read "The Ransom of Little Red Chief" by O'Henry, have you ever envisioned one of these thieves stealing a teener and the inevitable ending? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[Gunn1]

There are various commercial locating/GPS services available.

My job as a Utilities Superintendent has me keeping track of heavy machinery valued at $150,000 to over 1 million dollars per machine in some cases.

All of our Machinery is outfitted with a locating ping that has a independent power source. We also use a simular, only less expensive locating device on our Chop saws and other expensive small tools that tend to grow legs and disappear never to return.

It only stands to reason if you have a item of value and want to make certain it cannot be Heisted away from your ownership that you would protect it any way you can.

Stealing is a horrible thing, but failure to take the initiative to protect your "stuff" is a close second.

If you could post some more info about that technology, id really appreciate it. I could could really use that sort of technology in a consumer or affordable commercial version.

www.lojack.com

The Lojack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is an aftermarket vehicle tracking system that allows vehicles to be tracked by police, with the aim of recovering them in case of theft. The manufacturer claims a 90% recovery rate. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of hijack", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.

[0396]

Do you really believe the Feds? If I recall, they let lots of criminals go due to budget concerns.
Also don't let the main stream media lead one like a cow around.

[SirAndy]

Do you really believe the Feds?

Right, because your "gut feeling", internet loons and media fear mongering are so much more reliable sources of information than actual numbers from those who keep track of these things.
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[mepstein]

There are various commercial locating/GPS services available.

My job as a Utilities Superintendent has me keeping track of heavy machinery valued at $150,000 to over 1 million dollars per machine in some cases.

All of our Machinery is outfitted with a locating ping that has a independent power source. We also use a simular, only less expensive locating device on our Chop saws and other expensive small tools that tend to grow legs and disappear never to return.

It only stands to reason if you have a item of value and want to make certain it cannot be Heisted away from your ownership that you would protect it any way you can.

Stealing is a horrible thing, but failure to take the initiative to protect your "stuff" is a close second.

If you could post some more info about that technology, id really appreciate it. I could could really use that sort of technology in a consumer or affordable commercial version.

www.lojack.com

The Lojack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is an aftermarket vehicle tracking system that allows vehicles to be tracked by police, with the aim of recovering them in case of theft. The manufacturer claims a 90% recovery rate. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of hijack", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.

I don't want LoJack, I want what oub12 described. Besides my 914's, I have about a doezen bikes that I'd like to keep tabs on.

[Gunn1]

There are various commercial locating/GPS services available.

My job as a Utilities Superintendent has me keeping track of heavy machinery valued at $150,000 to over 1 million dollars per machine in some cases.

All of our Machinery is outfitted with a locating ping that has a independent power source. We also use a simular, only less expensive locating device on our Chop saws and other expensive small tools that tend to grow legs and disappear never to return.

It only stands to reason if you have a item of value and want to make certain it cannot be Heisted away from your ownership that you would protect it any way you can.

Stealing is a horrible thing, but failure to take the initiative to protect your "stuff" is a close second.

If you could post some more info about that technology, id really appreciate it. I could could really use that sort of technology in a consumer or affordable commercial version.

www.lojack.com

The Lojack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is an aftermarket vehicle tracking system that allows vehicles to be tracked by police, with the aim of recovering them in case of theft. The manufacturer claims a 90% recovery rate. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of hijack", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.

I don't want LoJack, I want what oub12 described. Besides my 914's, I have about a doezen bikes that I'd like to keep tabs on.

That's what so great about living in the US....you are free to choose the product you wish. Even if it is sub-standard.

[ThePaintedMan]

Do you really believe the Feds?

Right, because your "gut feeling", internet loons and media fear mongering are so much more reliable sources of information than actual numbers from those who keep track of these things.
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Last I heard it was called the "Lame stream media", right? Or something like that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[montoya 73 2.0]

If your thinking about Lojack, check if your area is even in the coverage area,

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