Well, my IS350 got broken into
04-19-10, 10:01 PM
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probably didnt want to risk the extra time and have the sunglasses be some cheap designer fakes
04-19-10, 10:54 PM
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i doubt ur car alarm went off. if i'm not mistaken, usually the alarm only trips if the doors are opened. u need to install aftermarket window alarms. my factory alarm didn't trip when some idiots broke my passenger side window to take a $50 baby carrier, in front of my house...would've gladly given them 50 or even 100 to leave my car alone. damage was minimal, but door frame was gauged up top.. and gfm is a pita to paint properly.
04-20-10, 12:09 AM
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laptop in the open and not in the trunk~ de de deeee~ (carlos mencia voice)
as for the ppl who say 'karma'... just so everyone is clear on this subject, karma works both ways - OP is paying for karma now and thieves will pay for karma later...
as for the ppl who say 'karma'... just so everyone is clear on this subject, karma works both ways - OP is paying for karma now and thieves will pay for karma later...
04-20-10, 12:17 AM
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i believe the LS came with window alarms (someone correct me if i'm wrong). dealer is probably gonna be expensive, if they even offer it. u can always go aftermarket. a good place to start researching (whether or not u buy from them is ur choice) is crutchfield, they have a few selections.
04-20-10, 03:02 AM
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The laptop was in a case, IN my backpack, so it wasn't as though it was out in the open.
I wonder, had this car been a broken down ford focus, would the culprits still have smashed through the window?
Maybe they expected something valuable in the bag given the type of car. Unfortunately for me, they turned out to be right.
I wonder, had this car been a broken down ford focus, would the culprits still have smashed through the window?
Maybe they expected something valuable in the bag given the type of car. Unfortunately for me, they turned out to be right.
a few years back, some guy in one of my classes got his car broken into cause he left his backpack out in plain view. don't think there was any valuables inside, just notes and stuff.
the school is a pretty secure and isolated area too, the school is on top of a mountain(small one). 5 minute drive up from the bottom. pretty much nothing else except the university.
only thing i leave out in the open is a cheapo windshield reflector.
04-20-10, 10:06 AM
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Laptop was a brand new 17 inch macbook pro (apple, hence the seemingly egregious price).
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-.../dp/B000VR3P9K
I've got a damage assessment meeting for my insurance claim for the car on wednesday.
You know what's scarier - I had a 9 mm Glock in my center compartment. Really fortunate that this vermin didn't steal my firearm.
Despite having a concealed handgun license, I rarely exercise the authority and opt to keep it in my car's center compartment.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-.../dp/B000VR3P9K
I've got a damage assessment meeting for my insurance claim for the car on wednesday.
You know what's scarier - I had a 9 mm Glock in my center compartment. Really fortunate that this vermin didn't steal my firearm.
Despite having a concealed handgun license, I rarely exercise the authority and opt to keep it in my car's center compartment.
04-20-10, 10:34 AM
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I filed a police report, a very nice officer came down to look at the damage, check for potential prints.
Unfortunately, no prints were found.
Fortunately, if these **** stains try and sell my laptop off at a pawn shop (officer said this is the most likely case) there may be a chance to nail them. Why? Because I know the serial number for my laptop, and they will put it into some database that pawn shops (hopefully) check whenever they receive an item.
I'm going to call the insurance tomorrow morning.
Unfortunately, no prints were found.
Fortunately, if these **** stains try and sell my laptop off at a pawn shop (officer said this is the most likely case) there may be a chance to nail them. Why? Because I know the serial number for my laptop, and they will put it into some database that pawn shops (hopefully) check whenever they receive an item.
I'm going to call the insurance tomorrow morning.
04-20-10, 10:39 AM
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The laptop was in a case, IN my backpack, so it wasn't as though it was out in the open.
I wonder, had this car been a broken down ford focus, would the culprits still have smashed through the window?
Maybe they expected something valuable in the bag given the type of car. Unfortunately for me, they turned out to be right.
I wonder, had this car been a broken down ford focus, would the culprits still have smashed through the window?
Maybe they expected something valuable in the bag given the type of car. Unfortunately for me, they turned out to be right.