- Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:19 am
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Well it's something i would never have thought would happen to myself especially living in such a small quiet town where the only kinda news you get in the local paper is something like 'Tin of baked beans stolen from shop'
Last night my car was stolen, about 9.15pm me and the misses were lying in bed watching tv, had the window wide open as it was really warm in the room, we heard an alarm go off for about three seconds but thought nothing of it then heard and engine start which sounded like mine but still thought nothing of it, the revving got louder and i thought it sounded really close to the house, looked out the window and off the flip went! I couldn't believe me eyes! I instantly phoned the police who were brilliant, they managed to catch him 50 minutes after stealing my car using stingers, he did try running off but they caught him! Car has been recovered to a garage where the damage is only two punctured tyres from the stingers. I'm still a bit confused as to how it happened, the police said there was a key in the ignition which looked old. I only bought the car 3 months ago with only one key as the owner 'didn't know where the other key was'.
The whole time i wasn't fussed about my car, just wanted the git caught!
My car is advertised for sale on ebay and pistonheads as i need to sell it to free up money for a mortgage.
Heads up really to anyone selling your car private!
Last night my car was stolen, about 9.15pm me and the misses were lying in bed watching tv, had the window wide open as it was really warm in the room, we heard an alarm go off for about three seconds but thought nothing of it then heard and engine start which sounded like mine but still thought nothing of it, the revving got louder and i thought it sounded really close to the house, looked out the window and off the flip went! I couldn't believe me eyes! I instantly phoned the police who were brilliant, they managed to catch him 50 minutes after stealing my car using stingers, he did try running off but they caught him! Car has been recovered to a garage where the damage is only two punctured tyres from the stingers. I'm still a bit confused as to how it happened, the police said there was a key in the ignition which looked old. I only bought the car 3 months ago with only one key as the owner 'didn't know where the other key was'.
The whole time i wasn't fussed about my car, just wanted the git caught!
My car is advertised for sale on ebay and pistonheads as i need to sell it to free up money for a mortgage.
Heads up really to anyone selling your car private!
Do not be afraid to ask dumb questions; they are easier to handle than dumb mistakes.