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thstone · 11-29-2011, 02:01 PM

Great trip!

Here's how that would work in LA: Someone comes by and loosens up the lugs and then leaves to wait and see if anyone has notcied their presence. After all, if caught in the act, loosening lug nuts isn't likely to be a convictable crime. The perps might get detained and questioned, but if the wheels are still on the car, it would be hard to make a theft case stick.

Once the theives are convinced that the coast is clear, they'd return and (with the lugs already loose) make a quick grab and go of the rear wheels.

Someone or something spooked them from returning to finish the job.

11-29-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Great trip! Here's how that would work in LA: Someone comes by and loosens up the lugs and then leaves to wait and see if anyone has notcied their presence. After all, if caught in the act, loosening lug nuts isn't likely to be a convictable crime. The perps might get detained and questioned, but if the wheels are still on the car, it would be hard to make a theft case stick. Once the theives are convinced that the coast is clear, they'd return and (with the lugs already loose) make a quick grab and go of the rear wheels. Someone or something spooked them from returning to finish the job. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 11-29-2011 at 02:04 PM.