My car was stolen today *Update*

I don't think I have ever felt so violated before in my life. I looked around the broken glass where my car was for a good 15 minutes before I finally came to terms with the fact that some asshole had stolen my car. The inept police department in this city was no help, and it took them 2+ hours to file the fucking report.

I'm so poor, it's not like I can afford another one, I'm really worried about what will happen next, I've heard some real horror stories.

I knew moving back to Detroit was a bad idea, but this is so unfair. I've only been back for a month and a half.

I hate this fucking city. Even if they find my car, I'm not sure I want it back. It will probably never run the same again. If they don't find it though, the insurance company will probably try and screw me.

Fuck, I just got plates and registration on Monday, and my fucking license hasn't even come in the mail yet.

damn qube that's a horrible story.
i've had my stereo stolen from my car twice (busted windows both times) but never the car itself jacked.

hope shit works out ok for you man.

where was your car stolen man?

my mom's car was stolen at a shopping complex parking lot, bout 4 months ago. i was gaming at that time. when we wanted to return we found it was gone. screw them fuckers. i feel your pain man.

That blows, sorry man. Did you have a security system or club or anything?

I was in class. I have an alarm.

My car was 20 feet from a security booth, on a main street, in broad daylight (between noon and 5 pm).

Detroit is just that fucking ghetto.

I'm so fucking angry.

I quit smoking 43 days ago, but I smoked 1/2 a pack today, and went to the bar tonight...

Sometime life just doesn't know when to quick kicking you..

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Originally Posted by qube

I was in class. I have an alarm.

My car was 20 feet from a security booth, on a main street, in broad daylight (between noon and 5 pm).

Detroit is just that fucking ghetto.

I'm so fucking angry.

I quit smoking 43 days ago, but I smoked 1/2 a pack today, and went to the bar tonight...

Sometime life just doesn't know when to quick kicking you..

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I know what you mean man. Hang in there.

Sorry to hear that. It must have been a sick feeling to realize it was gone. Its totally sad that people work hard to earn something, and other people are so low and worthless that all they can do is steal things. Hope you at least get decent insurance money and can get another car . . . and if I were you, I'd start looking for another city to live in, Detroit sounds like the pits. :annoyed:

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Originally Posted by qube

I was in class. I have an alarm.

My car was 20 feet from a security booth, on a main street, in broad daylight (between noon and 5 pm).

Detroit is just that fucking ghetto.

I'm so fucking angry.

I quit smoking 43 days ago, but I smoked 1/2 a pack today, and went to the bar tonight...

Sometime life just doesn't know when to quick kicking you..

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the place where my mom's car got stolen has no CCTV, but a few security guards. useless ones that is. but of course, all of them has the disclaimer "we will not be held responsible" and all that crap.

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Sorry to hear that. It must have been a sick feeling to realize it was gone. Its totally sad that people work hard to earn something, and other people are so low and worthless that all they can do is steal things. Hope you at least get decent insurance money and can get another car . . . and if I were you, I'd start looking for another city to live in, Detroit sounds like the pits. :annoyed:

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Yeah, it is. I really didn't want to come back here because of stuff like this...but that's a whole 'nother story.

That's exactly what I said too. I just paid my car off 2 months ago, and now it's gone. I work my ass off to try and make my life better, and some delinquint failure at life shitbag steals the only thing substantial that I own...

The worst part is that now I don't feel safe going to class anymore. I was going to take my wife's car to school on Saturday, but I don't even know if I want to.

Qube, you've always been a hell of a guy. It seems shit like this happens to the nice guys though :mad:

I had my car stolen august 12th, 2004. Thursday. Almost a Friday the 13th (fitting in a sick way I guess)

I parked my car at a mall parking lot, coz I worked at the mall at that time. I was driving my GF at the time. I parked initially middle of the parking lot, then she complained that she saw a spot right in the front. So I pulled out and went to the front, and in talking with her and whatnot, lost my mind. I forgot to lock the fucking doors.

So we get out at 9 pm later that night after work, and as we walk to my car, it was gone... I felt so helpless and as you said, violated.

Luckily, the police came thru and found that sucker 4-5 days later. I picked my car up the next day after that and they just stole my CD player, CD, etc. Nothing big though... I was lucky my car was still running.

I still drive it to this day.

I hope you'll have similar luck.

Thanks Steve, I really hope my situation ends up the same as yours too. I keep hoping this was just a joyride, but I feel so helpless and frustrated right now, I wish I had somewhere, or someone to channel my anger on.

hope things work out for you and they find that motherfucker.

Sucks... I've had things stolen out of the car, and that's bad enough, but the whole car being gone sucks beyond words. Hang in, try to stay positive, maybe the insurance company won't try to screw you. I hope you find your balance again quickly, because quitting smoking is hard enough under the best conditions, but you'll only feel worse about everything if you let this make you start up again. Good luck, man.

That's horrible man... I feel terribly sorry for you -- I hope everything turns out ok.

A couple of years ago my mother's car was stolen as well... that feeling of powerlessness and complete surprise is fucking horrible.

Once more, best luck to you.

Fuck, qube. That's awful. Good luck with that shit, and gtfo of Detroit if you can.

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Originally Posted by Mushiki

That's horrible man... I feel terribly sorry for you -- I hope everything turns out ok.

A couple of years ago my mother's car was stolen as well... that feeling of powerlessness and complete surprise is fucking horrible.

Once more, best luck to you.

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Thanks, means a lot coming from you, really :)

I've had my stereo stolen 3 times, but it's nothing like having the whole car stolen.

@southtownkid: I'm not going to start smoking again, I just needed it today. I'm done.

That sucks man I hope everything works out for ya. I remember my sister parked her car outside my dad's house and around 6 in the morning I caught some dude trying to break into it. I chased after him half fucking naked in the middle of a snow storm fucker got away but he didn't get my sis' car.

Man that sucks qube,sorry to hear...

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Originally Posted by showdownfan666

That sucks man I hope everything works out for ya. I remember my sister parked her car outside my dad's house and around 6 in the morning I caught some dude trying to break into it. I chased after him half fucking naked in the middle of a snow storm fucker got away but he didn't get my sis' car.

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i was at the movies with friends and one of the guys told
me that there was some thugs were checking car doors at the theatre
parking lot.
so me and another guy went out and found them checking out an suv.
checking for unlocked doors.
so i was like
HEY. WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING WITH RIDE!
they kind of backed off, and were like, nothing man, just checking it out.
I was like. MAN, I'M GETTING THE SECURITY GUARD
and they started walking off.

do you have insurance that covers theft?
i just have liability i believe.
in case i hit someone.
which is required by the state of tejas.

The cities have been ruined by thugs and scumbags, and really aren't worth the trouble IMO.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your loss man - hopefully you can get out of that place and find somewhere that's a little more conducive to living a normal life.

I totally identify with his feeling. When stuff is stolen you have this violated feeling, its followed later with rage. That is something you can think back on and get instantly pissed about. I had a computer stolen. That was impossible to track down and retreive. The police who file these reports shouldn't bother. Most thieves just chop it apart. It sucks being so powerless.

I'd advise people with goods to not park near huge vans whenever you can avoid it. They make good get aways.

One night, me and my girl were making out and getting ready to get it on in the back of my Yukon, when all of a sudden some little fucker came up to the window with a flashlight and started looking in at my stereo. He didn't notice us in the back, so I yelled "what the fuck do you think you're doing you little bitch!" He turns to his friend, who was looking in my gilrfriend's car, which was parked behind mine and said, "let's get the fuck outta here!" He's damn lucky that my girlfriend is the pacifist that she is, because I wanted to drive over them a few times. It totally ruined our evening, I pulled up my shorts and went home with an unsatisfied, raging boner. As soon as her car turned the corner of my block, I hopped in the Yukon and circled the neighborhood a few times to see if I could find them, but no luck. Damn.

Just thought I'd share. ;)

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Originally Posted by ki_atsushi

One night, me and my girl were making out and getting ready to get it on in the back of my Yukon, when all of a sudden some little fucker came up to the window with a flashlight and started looking in at my stereo. He didn't notice us in the back, so I yelled "what the fuck do you think you're doing you little bitch!" He turns to his friend, who was looking in my gilrfriend's car, which was parked behind mine and said, "let's get the fuck outta here!" He's damn lucky that my girlfriend is the pacifist that she is, because I wanted to drive over them a few times. It totally ruined our evening, I pulled up my shorts and went home with an unsatisfied, raging boner. As soon as her car turned the corner of my block, I hopped in the Yukon and circled the neighborhood a few times to see if I could find them, but no luck. Damn.

Just thought I'd share. ;)

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Thats a real american history X situation there.

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Originally Posted by Lord Wolfgang Krauser

Thats a real american history X situation there.

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And I'm not usually a violent person either. I do get a little road rage, but I don't think I was ever as angry as I was that night. Nobody steals my shit. One time one of my "friends" from back in the day stole my N64 memory card like 2 days after I bought it. I gave everyone (including my best friend the 3rd degree). I seriously started searching their fucking pockets as they left my house. Nothing pisses me off more than a thief.

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And I'm not usually a violent person either. I do get a little road rage, but I don't think I was ever as angry as I was that night. Nobody steals my shit. One time one of my "friends" from back in the day stole my N64 memory card like 2 days after I bought it. I gave everyone (including my best friend the 3rd degree). I seriously started searching their fucking pockets as they left my house. Nothing pisses me off more than a thief.

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Hey man, I'd love the oppurtunity to rearrange the face of someone trying to snatch my stuff. I totally see where you are coming from.

I found my friend trying to steal something from me and I felt deeply betrayed. I felt so betrayed I thought I was gonna puke, literally was a awful situation. People neglect the importance of trust.

Especially considering I've known this person for years. I eventually got over it, but thats a bad memory. I was so pissed when I caught him, I told him to get the fuck out and that was it that day.

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Originally Posted by Lord Wolfgang Krauser

Hey man, I'd love th oppurtunity to rearrange the face of someone trying to snatch my stuff. I totally see where you are coming from

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Hell yeah, I'd do the head-curb stomp to one of these thieves anyday.

BTW, American History X was a good movie. Too bad Edward Norton got fucked in the ass. Sorry to get off topic. :D

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Originally Posted by Lord Wolfgang Krauser

Hey man, I'd love the oppurtunity to rearrange the face of someone trying to snatch my stuff. I totally see where you are coming from.

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very true. i despise car theifs. if i ever caught one in action i'm gonna break one of their arms and legs.

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Hell yeah, I'd do the head-curb stomp to one of these thieves anyday.

BTW, American History X was a good movie. Too bad Edward Norton got fucked in the ass. Sorry to get off topic. :D

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That was a okay movie imo. It seemed like it ended really fast. Most racists aren't as hilarious as that fat dude though.

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Originally Posted by Lord Wolfgang Krauser

That was a okay movie imo. It seemed like it ended really fast. Most racists aren't as hilarious as that fat dude though.

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Agreed. I hated the ending. But the rest was pretty good imo. And that music that fat guy was listening to was just waaaay over the top! It kinda made me laugh in a nervous way.

fuck, sorry to hear that bro. I hope they catch that fucking shithead. :crying:

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Originally Posted by ki_atsushi

Agreed. I hated the ending. But the rest was pretty good imo. And that music that fat guy was listening to was just waaaay over the top! It kinda made me laugh in a nervous way.

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Yeah, thats cause we all have inner guilt regarding issues of race. I think thats especially true in white communties, where we are taught forms of guilt, and at times don't even realize it.

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Originally Posted by qube

That's exactly what I said too. I just paid my car off 2 months ago, and now it's gone. I work my ass off to try and make my life better, and some delinquint failure at life shitbag steals the only thing substantial that I own...

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Damn. I'm guessing you didn't have any sort of car insurance for your car?

They're doing repaving for my apartment parking lot tonight, so I had to find a parking spot on the street half a mile away. Not a great neighborhood, so I'm hoping my car is there in the morning.

welcome back to the shithole that is detroit!
ive had a car stolen so i know exactly how you feel. it was a mint 1987 GTA with 13,000 origional miles that also had sentimental value so it wasnt really replaceable. having that happen was like someone ripped my heart out and shoved it in a blender.

car never recovered....... :crying:

insurance company will without a doubt screw you!
So i hope you have reciepts for any aftermarket items like a radio, speakers, new tires, rims ETC... if not dont exspect to see much if any money back for those. also dont forget to claim everything in the car! jackets, shirts, books, gym bag, ipod, phone whatever. dont leave anything out! hell even say you had 50 bucks in the center console for emergencies.
now my car was just appraised so i didnt get screwed on value but i guess if the car is in good condition having pictures and even bodyshop reciepts can push the cars value up a bit.

Man this makes me want to stand gaurd on a mall roof top with a long range rifle. I have seen too many friends get their cars or stereos get jacked. Fortunatley the criminals in this city are so fucking stupid that they just about always get caught when they steal a car other than joyriding. Theres a lot of cops with nothing to do in my town I guess. In Detroit people are more likely to be somewhat professional at it and there is too much going on with crime. I hope it turns up or the insurance company doesn't fuck around.

man you shoulda stayed in texas. the world outside of texas is a pretty shitty place. car theives are some of the lowest people on earth. an automobile is a major investment even if you buy a $300 chevy beretta you're still gonna be using it for something and still gonna be needing it even if you don't like the ride. and for people to just come out of nowhere and take it like it's nothing is just shameful. to own a car one has to know that it could get stolen, but when it actually happens your first reaction is to track the thing down and head out with a rifle and pick off everyone who tries to steal cars. i've seen people attempting to steal cars. onetime i saw a fella walk up to a dodge dakota, open the door and go to work on hotwiring it when i walked up and asked him what he was doing. he looked at me and bolted off. it wasn't my truck no but i'd like to think i kept someone from being without transportation that evening. car thieves are cowardly, lowlife, morons who do it for nothing more than a bit of cash and a cheap thrill. confront one and they run, catch one and they bail. they are some of the weakest and stupidest people alive.

I feel bad about this too. Hope you get your car back in good shape, qube.

That sucks man.

Can't wait to reprogram my engine ECU, has an anti theft fuel map I can load that will kill the engine if revved to 1000 RPM.

Sucks shit through a straw, qube.

What you need to do is a drive an old beater like I have, a 1985 Chevy Caprice Wagon. I paid $600 for it 8 yrs and a month ago and I've never had anyone fuck with it. It helps that it looks like a granny car and is pretty beat down. It's had it's fair share of mechanical problems and the like, but it's still been cheaper than buying brand new.

Hope the pigs find your car and it's relatively unscathed (besides the broken window, of course).

In the mean time, buy a used beater for cheap. Shit, you pay $600 for a beater and it lasts 3 months, you're right where you'd be with a car payment most likely.

I have had the strange pleasure of having lived in two really shitty places, Detroit, and New Orleans. Now I live in upstate NY, which is like a strange utpoia, but it's cold as a bastard already, but hardly any crime, anyway...

In all my years in Detroit, I have not had a thing stolen, when I moved to NOLA some shit heads broke into my apartment around noon, and stole everything I own, my computer, video game systems, TV, even my damn clothes! That happened during my first year of living in NOLA... To boot, my landlord tried to keep me in the lease agreement, a phone call later from my laywer and I was out. I almost moved back to Detroit, but I stuck it out.

Now I live in a much better place, although I have seen alot of thugg culture rearing its ugly face downtown as of late... Not to mention muggings are on the rise. You are not safe anymore, anywhere.

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Originally Posted by Lord Wolfgang Krauser

I totally identify with his feeling. When stuff is stolen you have this violated feeling, its followed later with rage. That is something you can think back on and get instantly pissed about. I had a computer stolen. That was impossible to track down and retreive. The police who file these reports shouldn't bother. Most thieves just chop it apart. It sucks being so powerless.

I'd advise people with goods to not park near huge vans whenever you can avoid it. They make good get aways.

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What really sucks about having your stuff stolen is that the people who witnessed it won't tell you who did it because they're either afraid or just "don't want to rat out anyone". That has got to be nothing more than baby-back bullshit coming from these people because I want to know what happened to my stuff and dammit you're going to tell me! Thugs and theives fucking suck, no doubt about it! I've had my stuff stolen so many times, it's not even funny! I'd like to one day catch the people that steal my stuff or anybody else's and beat the living shit outta them. I show no compassion for stealing!

Qube, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'll pray for you this weekend and hope that you get your car back and the police or whoever catches that theif(s).

Maury V.

I *sorta* feel your pain.

My Xm radio was stolen out of my car a few days ago, while sitting up in my driveway, right next to my backdoor... and yes, I felt violated and pissed. I've left a bat and a sword by my door and if I ever catch the fucks pulling it off again they're going to be short a hand and bludgeoned badly.

Sorry to hear that

Do you go to Wayne State?

Holy fucking shit, Marq! I feel so bad for you. I know how much you didn't want to move there. I know a guy here with your same car. Maybe you can come steal his! Anyway, keep me posted man. I'll call you this time.

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Originally Posted by qube

Thanks Steve, I really hope my situation ends up the same as yours too. I keep hoping this was just a joyride, but I feel so helpless and frustrated right now, I wish I had somewhere, or someone to channel my anger on.

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Qube,

I'm sorry to hear about this. Detroit is a very shitty city. It doesn't help that the mayor is laying off cops left & right either.

Where was your car stolen? What school do you go to?

Some say Detroit is an even worse place than hell. Sorry to hear that, qube. :(

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Originally Posted by voodoodoctorx

insurance company will without a doubt screw you!
So i hope you have reciepts for any aftermarket items like a radio, speakers, new tires, rims ETC... if not dont exspect to see much if any money back for those. also dont forget to claim everything in the car! jackets, shirts, books, gym bag, ipod, phone whatever. dont leave anything out! hell even say you had 50 bucks in the center console for emergencies.
now my car was just appraised so i didnt get screwed on value but i guess if the car is in good condition having pictures and even bodyshop reciepts can push the cars value up a bit.

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This is good advice. Also, read your policy and know specifically what your coverages are...many times insurance companies will try to give you MUCH less than what you are entitled to under your policy. In other cases, they may try giving you the run-around, hoping that you will get tired of fighting them (you wouldn't believe how often this works). Just hang in there and don't accept less than what you are entitled to!

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Originally Posted by melchia

This is good advice. Also, read your policy and know specifically what your coverages are...many times insurance companies will try to give you MUCH less than what you are entitled to under your policy. In other cases, they may try giving you the run-around, hoping that you will get tired of fighting them (you wouldn't believe how often this works). Just hang in there and don't accept less than what you are entitled to!

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Before you accept a quick check (tears check in half), check with me.


But seriously, if they start giving you a lot of shit, get a lawyer on their ass.

Thanks for the well wishes and support everyone, I really appreciate it.

I just talked to my insurance agent, and I had to call the claims department. I'm waiting to hear back from an adjustor now, so hopefully that happens today.

I go to Wayne State in the middle of downtown hell. I tried my hardest to go to a different school, but WS has the only decent Media Arts Broadcasting program in the city.

Never come to Detroit, that's the lesson to be learned here.

@Eddie: I'll be home all day (obviously), so call whenever.

I'm sorry man. Is it the same one I rode in with you? Wasn't it a honda or sorts, like a civic or something?