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Old 06-08-2018, 11:26 AM   #1
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I'm very sorry to hear this. I know exactly the type of people in the city that does this. One of my old cars was vandalized also, losing thousands in aftermarket sub, amp plus other valuables.

They're most likely going to be wearing a hoodie or a hat so I'm not sure if a camera is going to help.

Do report to the police. You're not wasting their time.

One thing that surprised me when people saw me getting out of my 986 was people automatically assume it's an expensive car, even when the paper value is half of a brand new Civic. Hence the jealousy and therefore assume that "oh this guy have it good, let me put you in your place" socialist mentality.

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Old 06-08-2018, 11:34 AM   #2
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...in the Old West, horse thievery was a hanging offense.

In today's world your car is your horse.

Catch 'em and hang 'em high.
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...in the Old West, horse thievery was a hanging offense.

In today's world your car is your horse.

Catch 'em and hang 'em high.
In Texas, one can use deadly force not just to protect a person, but also to protect personal property, including to “retrieve stolen property at night,” during “criminal mischief in the nighttime” and even to prevent someone who is fleeing immediately after a theft during the night or a burglary or robbery, so long as the individual “reasonably” thinks the property cannot be protected by other means.

The law has been the basis for not pressing charges against individuals who shoot and kill suspected car burglars, and an individual suspected of stealing copper wiring from a car. It is worth noting that some other states authorize the use of force to protect personal property, but not deadly force. Texas, it's still on the books if someone tampers with your conveyance, you are free to protect your property by any means.

I'm not necessary advocating violence, especially deadly force -- but don't mess with my Porches if you happen to be visiting Texas.
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