Well, that didn't last long

[ShortRound]

So much for enjoying Boxster ownership. One week into having my nice, shiny well cared for car, someone in the condo has decided that just won't do.

They have very carefully taken to chipping away at the paint with a key or something sharp. Last night they decided that the windshield was fair game too.

I asked to review the security footage, but was told that only the Police could do so. I hate to waste their time when somewhere a real crime needs their attention.

[Deserion]

That’s what the police are for. Property damage (especially to that extent) certainly is a crime.

[rick3000]

Sorry to hear someone is being petty and jealous. Don't feel bad for involving the police, you will probably need a police report to file an insurance claim with your insurance or against the person responsible. Not sure what the laws in Canada are, but in the US anything over $1k is a felony, the windshield on the Boxster comes pretty close.

[Cunningr]

Sorry to hear that, and call the police. If nothing else maybe scar them into stopping. Happens here in Spain a lot too. My wifes car was rubbed hard enough to leave white paint on the door and scratches, i havent tried buffing it out yet.

My old boss had his car keyed 3 times!

There was a case here where an elderly man was randomly keying cars parked on his street. Someone got it on film. Some people

[Jamesp]

You clearly have a criminal jerk living nearby. Your likely not the only person targeted. You should get the police involved to shut the jerk down.

[pidj]

Call the police. Hopefully they find this greasy hipster (now the majority of TO) and taze his ass. Big cities attract idiots. That's why this idiot moved out! Hope it gets resolved.

[ShortRound]

Thanks everyone.

At this point I seem to be the only affected party, as no one else in the building has filed a complaint. I had words with the Super and Security and this is the first complaint of vandalism they've had.
It's nice building in a good location out in Etobicoke. The majority of people here are well over 45, and a large portion of them retirees who don't even drive.
I'll give the police a call today and see if anything shows up on surveillance.

Windshield: Repair or replace?
Paint chips: Is it worth going the touch-up paint route?

[dsallean]

if the police won't pay any attention to it and you can't review the surveillance you might want to set up your own camera.

[ShortRound]

Originally Posted by dsallean

if the police won't pay any attention to it and you can't review the surveillance you might want to set up your own camera.

Ordered one from Amazon last night. My worry is that it may run down the battery quite quickly. It's condo parking with no place to plug in a trickle charger.

No new damage this morning, keeping my fingers crossed.

[Ch4114]

Originally Posted by ShortRound

Ordered one from Amazon last night. My worry is that it may run down the battery quite quickly. It's condo parking with no place to plug in a trickle charger.



No new damage this morning, keeping my fingers crossed.

Pick up a trail camera from a sporting goods store. They are motion activated and run on a self contained battery. They also take night vision in case you don’t park in a well lit area. Just hide it in a shrub near your parking space and wait.


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[maxbaris]

Sorry to hear this! Hope you find the a**shole and have him punished somehow.


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[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by ShortRound

Thanks everyone.

At this point I seem to be the only affected party, as no one else in the building has filed a complaint. I had words with the Super and Security and this is the first complaint of vandalism they've had.
It's nice building in a good location out in Etobicoke. The majority of people here are well over 45, and a large portion of them retirees who don't even drive.
I'll give the police a call today and see if anything shows up on surveillance.

Windshield: Repair or replace?
Paint chips: Is it worth going the touch-up paint route?

Can you post of pic of the damage? I have seen some very good touch up, but depends on the scratch or chip depth ect... i watch a vid on a professional retoucher wow amazing, but the techniques fairly simple.

Anyway with some photos be easier to help suggest repair direction.

[Seadweller]

All I can say is, I really feel for the person that ever does this to my car and I catch them.

[ekam]

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.

[10/10ths]

...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.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

...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.

[BRAN]

A big fat sticker on the windshield…"touching this car will lead to loss of teeth"
:troll:

[Starter986]

What kind of ****************ed up outfit is your condo/apt? They won't let you review the security footage? Only the police can view it? Is that a ****************ing law where you live?

I'd be more pissed at the condo association, and up in their grill, legally, to compel them to produce the footage.

Bring on the haters. I'd leave nothing, zero, upon the table.

[ShortRound]

Originally Posted by Ch4114

Pick up a trail camera from a sporting goods store. They are motion activated and run on a self contained battery. They also take night vision in case you don’t park in a well lit area. Just hide it in a shrub near your parking space and wait.

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I love your idea, but i think a singular shrub in an underground concrete parking might look a little out of place. The dash cam (motion activated) will be here today

Originally Posted by maxbaris

Sorry to hear this! Hope you find the a**shole and have him punished somehow.



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If something appears on surveillance footage, you can bet that i will be pressing charges. The condo board and other owners will be made aware of who it is. A little shaming goes a long way.

Originally Posted by Cunningr

Can you post of pic of the damage? I have seen some very good touch up, but depends on the scratch or chip depth ect... i watch a vid on a professional retoucher wow amazing, but the techniques fairly simple.

Anyway with some photos be easier to help suggest repair direction.

I'll post pictures as soon as I get them off my phone today or tomorrow. The damage looks like rock chips at a glance but closer inspection shows them to be caused by something like the tip of a key. The window chip is obvious, as it wasn't there when I parked the car the previous night.

Originally Posted by Seadweller

All I can say is, I really feel for the person that ever does this to my car and I catch them.

I feel angry as a first reaction. Then I feel nothing but pity for them. Imagine walking around with rage that compels you to lash out. I don't want to think about what kind of husband, wife, parent they are.

Originally Posted by ekam

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.

Thanks. It really is unfortunate, as you had taken such good care of it. I had hoped to keep it that way under my stewardship.

The general public's reaction to the car is that you are some high roller with a $100K car. They either admire it, or hate you for having it. I wasn't prepared for the attention. It's clear that I have to learn to blend in, so I placed an order for some, Tan in a Can, Diamond inserts for my Teeth, an authentic Louis Vuitton leather baseball cap and excessively large and blingy Gold Watch : )

I filed a Police report this morning. Let's see what becomes of it.

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

...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.

A public shaming has long lasting and effective results.

Originally Posted by seningen

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.

I am not an advocate of violence. I don't doubt that sometimes a very strong response is required to get the message across. People do this because they have done it in the past with no repercussions. They tend to develop a sense of immunity until they end up getting caught. Even if they are never caught, that's fine to, because Karma always sends it back to them in some way.

Originally Posted by BRAN

A big fat sticker on the windshield…"touching this car will lead to loss of teeth"
:troll:

Most of the residents here have already lost their teeth, lol.

Originally Posted by Starter986

What kind of ****************ed up outfit is your condo/apt? They won't let you review the security footage? Only the police can view it? Is that a ****************ing law where you live?

I'd be more pissed at the condo association, and up in their grill, legally, to compel them to produce the footage.

Bring on the haters. I'd leave nothing, zero, upon the table.

I thought is was asinine too. I have time and interest to sit there are watch the footage myself. If they want to waste the Police's time then so be it, but it's something that I will be bringing up at the annual meeting. I'll buy the lads a box of donuts and sit there with them. Enjoy your easy assignment courtesy of the Condo Board boys.

[ShortRound]

I'm not going to think about it anymore for today. The sun is shining and I am going out for a drive while it's out.

Thanks for your concern everyone. Now get out there and drive!