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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kuranda,Cairns
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Just been reading thru.the stolen car threads.My van was stolen in Brisbane 15years ago with just about everything I owned in it(tools etc.)So I know how it feels!I don't s'pose they care how much money,time,energy etc that the owners have put into their vehicles(they being the criminals who were once hung as Horse Thieves).Also the inconvenience.dependance etc lost.What does seem to take forever is the bitterness that has never really left me(the lost trust in Society).The few bad apples in the barrel spoils it for everyone to enhance Society.Yeah,thankfully most people have integrity & are respectful to each other.To take each other up rather that put them down!
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Cheers, Brendon
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#363 | ||
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XRTickfordNZ's Stable : 1998 AU Fairmont Wagon, XR6 front kit....His 2002 AUIII XR6 Sedan, Blueprint, tints, tinted lights, BA XR wheels, leather....Hers 2008 Tandem Axle Trailer, The Falcon Hauler |
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#364 | ||
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Hopefully they had it insured....maybe on the off chance everything is still with the car and they could restore it again ....just maybe ...Great they got an arrest thou ...
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#365 | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Yes was insured, but its all Mary had left of her late husband, Peter.
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#366 | ||
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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What I want to write would end up as a row of asterisks.
Blood boiling stuff |
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#368 | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: victoria
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Stolen GTE- stolen from dealership in Ringwood.
Background on car its the last White GTE made and also the DP drive car. See link for details, any locals keep an eye out for it but chances are its too late to get it back. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law...-1226906693877
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#369 | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Just heard on th 05.30 radio news that the person who stole the above GT-E was nabed after a police chase with him driving a Merc most likely also stolen, but the GT-E has still not been found.
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Passionate Ford XD XE nut
Join Date: Dec 2006
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^^^Your correct, the guy who stole the FPV GT-E has been caught while driving another stolen car.
Fingers crossed they find the GT-E in one piece as it's a rare car. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law...-1226924505661 Quote:
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#371 | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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it amazes me that people are still stealing new cars.
but its not the methods of old. they seem to be doing a ****act and just driving off with them..blunt theft. on the other hand. my neighbour had this landcruiser trooper and it wasnt running that great, he sunk alot of money into the turbo, head etc.. still had problems. was mystery stolen one night. ended up burnt out about 30 kms from here in the middle of woop woop. claimed insurance and that was that. i know he did it. but i dont blame him. the thing was more trouble than it was worth. |
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#372 | ||
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wollongong
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
a VC Brock commy got stolen today in the NSW Central Coast LOOK OUT FOR STOLEN VEHICLE - BOOKER BAY Brisbane Water Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a car stolen from a Booker Bay address at 7am this date. The vehicle as depicted in the photograph is a 'Peter Brock' White Commodore Special. Reg HDT-138. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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#373 | ||
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Join Date: May 2013
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Posting on behalf of a Facebook aquaintance in Canberra:
Brendon Bassett (FaceBook) $2000 reward no questions asked for the return of my ute or bike or info leading me to where it is. A 2008 white single cab Hilux with a white steel tray rego YJF42Z . Was stolen from Monash ACT at around 4:30am Sunday morning, 20/7/2014 No pic provided for the Hilux but the bike is below. ![]() |
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#374 | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kuranda,Cairns
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My condolences Flivverford for the loss(ute & bike).How did they manage to get the ute going?Keep checking with the cops.
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#375 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2014
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I have seen 2-3 falcon xy GT HOs Phas111 in the colour Royal Umber.
To my knowledge- only one Phase111 was coloured Royal Umber. There were also 3 XY GTs. I am the last registered owner of this Phase111 and have the genuine Authenticity paperwork from Ford Motor Company saying such. I know there seems to be many more XY GTs about than were ever made- but it seems to me there are a couple of Phase111s in the once only colour "Royal Umber". Handsome reward to any information leading to this vehicle...and total confidentiality if so desired will be promised. Thank you all, Bryan McCall |
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#376 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2014
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I know the feeling of a classic being stolen. I lost a genuine Phase111- Royal Umber in colour- a once off colour.
Good luck in you tracking down the filth responsible.... |
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#377 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2014
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I also had another car stolen besides my XY GTHOPhase111.
A bit of advice for those who have more modern cars, and supposedly better security systems. I had a 1991 VN Group A fitted with a 383cid "Come" stroker motor. I heard an unusual noise early hours of the morning. I tried to watch through my lounge room blinds unnoticed. Then up pops a head then 2 others. I chased them down the road in my underwear!. They were to far ahead. But they made initial entry through the boot lock. So of course I tok the car to the Dealership for the lock to be recoded. I only had it back a week or so, and it was taken again. No signs of forced entry, no glass etc, etc. We worked out one of the mechanics must have taken the key and remote to the local locksmith and got them copied. ( No proof of I.D. is needed by the Locksmith.) A clean get away. we suspected the guy who may have did it, followed him home. He clicked on. A week later we found out he left his job at Booran Holden in Carnegie, Victoria. If they want it- they will find a way of doing ot guys/girls... |
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#378 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: In my shed
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Just to clarify.
This is a thread for current stolen cars. Whilst I sympathise your misfortune, we need to keep the thread on topic. |
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#379 | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Fair enough call Pinkbits.I guess its easy to vent my spleen on a new Site.
I will take note of what you say- and keep myself focussed on currrnt cars. Thanks for the reply and reminder. Cheers- Bryan |
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#380 | |||
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Join Date: May 2013
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Good news though, the guy got his ute back but the bikes whereabouts is unknown. It was taken after he loaded the bike on to his ute at about 4 am in preparation for a trip away. He went inside to do other things & someone broke in to the ute in his driveway & made of with it. |
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#381 | ||
Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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Keep an eye out please.... this was stolen the other night here in Bendigo, I have seen the ute around and it is a nice old girl in good nick, I hope the owner finds it back in his hands and they catch the ******.
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/...s=3372#slide=1 |
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#382 | ||
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Hey guys just thought I'd put it out there that my brother had his Focus XR5 stolen from his driveway in Oak Park.
Its an LV XR5, Sea Grey, sunroof, leather, black plates VLH 812 If those of you around the area could keep an eye out for it that would be awesome. Cheers! |
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#383 | ||
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: eastern suburbs Melb Vic
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My daughter has 2006 model and I found they would be a fairly hard car to steal without key's even the bonnet needs the key to open and is hard to get open without the key.
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#384 | ||
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Trinity Beach FNQ
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Sorry to hear of your brother's situation mate. Damn car thieves should still be flogged in the village square I reckon.
Was he the victim of a burglary and subsequent theft of the keys, or was it a tow truck job or similar? Russ. |
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#385 | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AUST Nanna Land
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[QUOTE=buickman;5199770]My daughter has 2006 model and I found they would be a fairly hard car to steal without key's even the bonnet needs the key to open and is hard to get open without the key.[/QUOTE
Exactly.. My wife has one also and they are not easy to steal possibly Tranquilizeds bro was a bit careless left the car unlocked etc etc
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#386 | ||
Lucifer's Angel
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Not my car, not sure if the owner is a member here at all, but saw this link and had to share it.
https://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-poli...t#.VGC_wmfDU7Q "SA Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate a distinctive car stolen from the garage of a home in Largs North on Sunday morning. Sometime between 4pm on Saturday 8 November and 9.40am on Sunday 9 November a garage on Riverina Street was broken into and a 2013 orange Ford GT, with South Australian registration 'COYOTE' was stolen. The garage was unlocked and the keys of the car were easily obtained. ![]() Police ask anyone who may have seen the car since the theft or have any information that may assist police with the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you see this vehicle please call Police on 131 444. I'd be shattered if it was mine.
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#387 | ||
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canberra Region
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Alot of the Euro stuff you can just start them up with a scantool
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#388 | ||
Isn't it obvious?
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Location: in a world of idiots
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the garage was unlocked and the keys were easily obtained
unreal if anyone lives in teh lower hermitage and houghton area in sa keep your eyes out for a couple of blokes that pose as workers sometimes tree loppers sometimes council workers have a beat up old truck have been breaking into sheds and houses knocking off wuite a bit if stuff cops know about them and have followed their route but as usual a lot of people see something driving about and it seems weird for hte area...but dont grab a number plate (althou it prob wouldnt help) they broke into a friends dads place (who is in his 90s) while he was asleep in the house during the arvo got into the shed and stole a couple of trail bikes they tried coming back later for the plethora of old school harley parts but for some reason got scared off security has been coinsiderably beefed up keep your ayes open these assholes need a bashi....errr severe telling off
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Perth WA
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I thought ild drop this in here. I bought one of these for my GS:
http://www.tramigo.net/southpacific/...2_portable.asp Has google maps integration, links to your smart phone via an app, remote immobiliseation via a text, easy to install (I was able to DIY) and is pretty affordable at $380. Just needs a SIM (i got a $10 a month one with telstra). It also has a few features like virtual fences so if the car is moved out side of a certain area you get an alert.
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********** SWAP ******************* Im looking to swap my chrome roll bars and soft tonneau with the cut outs on my GS ute for just the normal FG FPV soft tonneau cover. Basically i want to do away with the chome bars Im from Perth so it would be easier if someone from Perth is willing as well. I will drive to you as well. |
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#390 | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Hey Mercury if you need a hand man handling I mean catching these sods Ive got good steel cap boots that can slip on the ground a lot (if you get what i mean)
always ready to subdue low life before the law arrives. " sorry about the boot in the face mate, my foot slipped on the wet ground where you ****ed yourself after 'falling' over me mate." Its always easier to say'sorry' afterwards rather than 'can I have a go now?'
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