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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Holy Schit man!!

So sorry. I hope they find these f**kers!
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Horrible! hope your insurance covers you well.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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I hate seeing stuff like this. Why in the world people wont leave other peoples property alone. What wheels did they steal ?
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Ohhh that would suck badly... Better for the crooks if you don't find them I'm thinking...

Sorry... hope your insurance covers this so you can get a nicer set than what you had... good luck!
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by neokorros
woke up to this

Killin' is to good for them
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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No surveillance cameras' or lighting in this parking lot? That just right out sucks....I also hope your insurance covers the loss, and police get this sob(s)....Sorry man...OMG
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Did you have any locks on the wheels? I know that they can get them of if they REALLY wanted to, but it still serves as a deterant.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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AWFUL - I'm so sorry man
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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I'd end up in jail for sure if I caught those *******...

Sorry to hear.....hope things work out...

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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Very sorry man. I hate the fact that people don't respect other's property. I hope everything goes smoothly for you regarding the settlement.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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That just bites and if caught hang them by the *****
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Not cool!

Please tell me that you're kidding!

If not I hope the Vette's insurance covers it for you.

Thanks,Matt
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Man sorry to see that. Good luck w/the insurance. Keep us posted.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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WOW! That sucks looks like you need to find a better place to park at night.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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That sucks man. Sorry about that
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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WTF!!!
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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That's not the way to start off the new year.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Sorry to see that. Good luck with the replacements.

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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i guess you can look at it on the positive side, you can get the tires and wheels you have always wanted!!!
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