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HoustonPhotog
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 Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 4:27 pm Post subject: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA **FOUND** |
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Posted on the VanAlert App
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Status: RECOVERED
Status Date: November 21, 2017
Vanagon has been found. Van was not damaged, but rummaged through. No arrests made, as they drove it only 3 miles because they ran out of gas and parked it in a pay lot. Owner has to deal with the impound bill and fighting the tickets it received while sitting there. At least the van is home in one piece
Stolen On: November 4, 2017
Stolen In: Seattle, WA
Vehicle Details:
1989 Vanagon Tiptop
Washington License Plate: BEZ9317
Added Details:
White vinyl wrapped windows. White Vinyl Shade band on upper front windshield that reads "THE WOKE WAGON". Black steel wheels with chrome caps. White painted bumpers and cladding.
If spotted, please contact your local Police Department immediately.
Contact JD
Cell: 360-223-9294
Email: [email protected]
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dobryan
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Paulbeard
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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Taken from the Capitol Hill area, per the owner. So BOLO around there, though who knows how much of a headstart they got.
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dobryan
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Corwyn 
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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The one in Seattle looks like a made-to-order rolling needle den. 
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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| Corwyn wrote: |
| The one in Seattle looks like a made-to-order rolling needle den. |
White vans are creepy.
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the joker
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| Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:36 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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Where there any theft deterrents installed ? that info could help
Most of these incidents work out  hang in there |
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HoustonPhotog
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:55 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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| dobryan wrote: |
Abel, the alerts
used to be geographically limited. I am getting alerts from the west coast and Euope here in MD? |
Correct. They used to be on the old app platform we were using (Until Sept) but now the new platform does not have a geo targeted notification system.
Its one of the downsides we had to endure in moving to the new platform. The old platform was not allowing us to be able to publish an app to our Apple users anymore which was about 70% of our userbase. not good. so we had to move...
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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jimf909
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:26 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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Abel, thanks for navigating all of these usability issues and hearing constructive ideas.
Itβs a helpful app!
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| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
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dobryan
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HoustonPhotog
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:01 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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| dobryan wrote: |
No issue! Just wondering if it was suppose to do that. I'd rather hear more than nothing at all.  |
Thanks! The old platform had some great features... a few of those we lost BUT the new platform has some great new features that we didn't have. Kind of a trade off. Like the ability to browse the map section and RELOAD shops, camp sites or driveway camp hosts in THAT area. So you can better plan your trips with longer lead times. makes it a bit easier.
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proofpudding
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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Anyone seen this? I feel like it is so distinctive that someone must have spotted it around the seattle area. Really bummed about this as Jade is such a good dude.
Keeping my eyes peeled and fingers crossed it comes home safe.
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SSWesty
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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| Headed to Port Townsend tomorrow, we'll be on the look out for this one over there. |
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E1
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| Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:10 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA |
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So sad for the owner. I HATE thieves!
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HoustonPhotog
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Paulbeard
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:11 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA **FOUND** |
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Please please please consider a kill switch and/or a gps locator for your rig, everyone. This could have been found within a day or two and without the burden of impound fees or the stress. $10/15 a month for peace of mind is a good deal.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:25 am Post subject: Re: STOLEN: 1989 Vanagon Tintop in Seattle, WA **FOUND** |
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Who steals these older vehicles? What can they do with them?
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