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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24671 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:58 am Post subject: STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton, WA **FOUND** |
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Just got this notice from the Wet Westies.
Kirk from @northwesty had his Red Syncro 16 stolen last night in Renton Washington. Please Repost this photo and keep an eye out for it. Hopefully it'll be found unharmed soon!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGPPBxbAguQ/ _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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ZsZ Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Budapest Hungary, Europe
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Fortunately it was just found
https://www.facebook.com/kirkmeeks/posts/10154025433426066 _________________ Zoltan
1.9 MTdi 2wd Multivan (ex Caravelle)
Van since 2006, engine since 2008
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Oy vey |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Does anyone know how these PNW vans are being broken in to?
Are windows being broken or are the thieves more skilled? |
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vanagonjr Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2010 Posts: 3425 Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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Tobias Duncan Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2013 Posts: 1388 Location: Taos NM
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Locks only keep honest people honest.
If a criminal has half a brain and some skill, our westies are no match.
Your only hope is aftermarket modifications. |
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16474 Location: Brookeville, MD
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7402 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Dang. So glad it was recovered! Kirk provides great support to the Vanagon community here in the PNW.
It appears that it was stolen out of the parking area in front of his Northwesty shop (I'm not 100% certain though).
I gotta get serious about installing a gps tracker...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568723 _________________ - Jim
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Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Word. A better use of my time than futzing around with this fridge… _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4065 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Just remember, thieves read the Samba too. Don't post pictures and how to's on your security measures. _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
The information age has morphed into the age of disinformation and willful ignorance. Agnotology!
Help the fight against Truth Decay.
Defend democracy, support Ukraine. |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Didn't take very long to gain entry.
I will put this scumbag in the skilled category. |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7402 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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insyncro wrote: |
Didn't take very long to gain entry.
I will put this scumbag in the skilled category. |
Idle time + a curious mind + motivation + a bit of practice...
Even a scumbag can learn skills.
I do wonder about motivation. We're these guys looking for a van to transport stolen goods (not uncommon), looking to steal a radio, or looking to steal an unusual Vanagon to chop, sell? Are they local and had been casing Kirk's place or did they happen to drive by? _________________ - Jim
Abscate wrote: |
Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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jimf909 wrote: |
insyncro wrote: |
Didn't take very long to gain entry.
I will put this scumbag in the skilled category. |
Idle time + a curious mind + motivation + a bit of practice...
Even a scumbag can learn skills.
I do wonder about motivation. We're these guys looking for a van to transport stolen goods (not uncommon), looking to steal a radio, or looking to steal an unusual Vanagon to chop, sell? Are they local and had been casing Kirk's place or did they happen to drive by? |
No clue what they are thinking
Here in NY, they would catch a bullet for being on private property with motives such as these. |
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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jimf909 wrote: |
I do wonder about motivation. We're these guys looking for a van to transport stolen goods (not uncommon), looking to steal a radio, or looking to steal an unusual Vanagon to chop, sell? Are they local and had been casing Kirk's place or did they happen to drive by? |
That's a good question. Is it the inherent coolness of these? Doesn't that make it harder to dump if there is a BOLO out for a distinctive rig? I get why Accords are boosted (happened to me): it's easy and there is a market for the parts. But the Vanagon community seems tight enough that a newly parted out Syncro would attract attention.
I have too many mornings where I walk down to my secluded parking area and breathe a sigh of relief to see my rig still there. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6798 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Hope the curbsucking lowlife gets more than a slap on the wrist. |
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ScottShelley Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2012 Posts: 596 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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The guy picked the lock and then found Kirks spare key when he went the camping stuff. That is how he started the van. He tore apart the dash to steal the gauges and stereo. In the process, through dumb luck, he found and disable the GPS tracker. Apparently the kill switch had not be engaged. |
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DwarfVader Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2015 Posts: 646 Location: Missoula, MT
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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From the updated IG post it sounds like it had a GPS tracker, and they found it...
Glad to hear it came back, even if they did f&$k up the dash and thrash the inside... could have been much worse.
Good reminder to all that your rig isn't safe unless you make it safe, and even then, keep your head on a swivel. _________________ - oderint dum metuant -
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chachi Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2003 Posts: 858 Location: the weeds
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton WA |
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Paulbeard wrote: |
Word. A better use of my time than futzing around with this fridge… |
ditto, finally bought it.. _________________ '74 transporter panel
'91 vanagon carat NAHT |
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Madeouttaglass Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Shelter Cove, California
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Tristar Eric Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2004 Posts: 1241 Location: Portland, Or
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: STOLEN: Red Syncro 16 in Renton, WA (Found!) |
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Looks like he had a pocket full of keys, keep trying till you find one that works.
I know a lot of our vans have worn out tumblers in the door locks and ignition. Look at your keys, you know who you are.
I feel bad for Kirk, and glad he got it back pretty quick. _________________ Vanagon/Transporter flares here: www.terrawagen.com
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