Worst Story Ever
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Worst Story Ever
This is a short but very bitter story.
So I come back from 2 weeks vacation from Japan- Find my Commemorative Vette missing in the garage. After calling the cops and couple more furious calls later, it turns out that a guy who used to be so-called "friend" had come in to my garage with a spare remote that I had thought missing, popped the door to my house with a crowbar, got the key, and drove it around for the two weeks i've been gone- putting 3000 miles on it and using my card all the while to fill the gas and also taking out 400 dollars as his living expense. Needless to say, he's on drugs and should be put away...but he already has been and my dad didn't want him to rot away in jail when his college years are just starting. So his dad is now in talk with my dad in how they're gonna pay for all this.
P.S. Did I also mention my plasma t.v. was stolen?
So I come back from 2 weeks vacation from Japan- Find my Commemorative Vette missing in the garage. After calling the cops and couple more furious calls later, it turns out that a guy who used to be so-called "friend" had come in to my garage with a spare remote that I had thought missing, popped the door to my house with a crowbar, got the key, and drove it around for the two weeks i've been gone- putting 3000 miles on it and using my card all the while to fill the gas and also taking out 400 dollars as his living expense. Needless to say, he's on drugs and should be put away...but he already has been and my dad didn't want him to rot away in jail when his college years are just starting. So his dad is now in talk with my dad in how they're gonna pay for all this.
P.S. Did I also mention my plasma t.v. was stolen?
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ahhhhhhhhhh....that really sucks!!! id be REALLY REALLY REALLY MAD...i hate it when somoene starts up my vette without me knowing...makes me go all red and it feels like my heads going to blow off...and he droves yours 3000 miles...OUCH...i woudln't know what to do in your spot besides beat the living snot outta that son of a gun...make sure he learns his lesson which is not to touch another mans car especially VETTE without permission 
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From: Conway, SC
Originally Posted by FumeLover
So his dad is now in talk with my dad in how they're gonna pay for all this.
And since this is your car and TV, it's your right to take this issue to the police. Please let us know how this turns out!
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He gave up his rights to his "college years" when he decided to get into breaking and entering, burglary, and grand theft auto. These are felonies - not just inconveniences and letting him off the hook only reinforces his doing it again.
I'd want jail time for this criminal and repayment as part of his probation sentencing so that if he doesn't - he goes back to jail.
I'd want jail time for this criminal and repayment as part of his probation sentencing so that if he doesn't - he goes back to jail.
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What a mess. Hope you can get this all sorted out. I agree that at a minimum probation with a mandatory jail sentence should he mess up again should be ordered. Plus somehow he needs to make restitution to you and do some community time.
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It will be Monday morning soon. Call the DAs office and tell them about the events, and that you want to file charges. Helping this dude get away with Felony auto theft will only encourage him to do it again. You should also file a Small Claims lawsiut against him for the $$ in gas and other expenses. Ask the Judge there to allow you to tape the proceedings so the defendants answeres can be used in the Criminal investigation.
Go got it! Jennifer.
Go got it! Jennifer.
I will bee really mad 
That sucks!
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
He gave up his rights to his "college years" when he decided to get into breaking and entering, burglary, and grand theft auto. These are felonies - not just inconveniences and letting him off the hook only reinforces his doing it again.
I'd want jail time for this criminal and repayment as part of his probation sentencing so that if he doesn't - he goes back to jail.
I'd want jail time for this criminal and repayment as part of his probation sentencing so that if he doesn't - he goes back to jail.
yea...but first do we follow OHH YEAH's recommendation...
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I wouldn't be able to be talked into letting his Daddy fix everything. 
That sends a message, the poor little druggie can't help himself! He really needs an a@@ kicking. IMHO I do hope that what ever happens, your opinion doesn't get put aside to help this Rat. 
Good Luck
That sends a message, the poor little druggie can't help himself! He really needs an a@@ kicking. IMHO I do hope that what ever happens, your opinion doesn't get put aside to help this Rat. Good Luck
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As a retired cop I can tell you, a drug addict has no friends all he/she cares about is their next fix. You need to tell your Dad, if he is going to make a deal with his dad a drug rehab facility should be part of it. A druggie can not stop on his own he needs help.
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I am sure the car was not pampered for the 3000 miles. Who knows what kind of damage has been done to the car. I think the father and son should take you to a dealer and let you pick out a new car and they should pay for it. The father will be getting this kid out of trouble for many years to come.