Ring camera captures catalytic converter theft at gunpoint in Bellevue
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user8963
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The US. It's in the title and the link Bellevue, WA
My neighbour has had his nicked twice here in the UK.
Infuriating.
Infuriating.
Right there, at about 0:35, perfect time to pop 'em both.
Perfect time to sneak out there, slip their shoes off and start tickling their feet.
That’ll show ‘em
That’ll show ‘em
fenderman
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Looks like its their first day on the job, slow as shit. They could end this on one week if they have a mandatory minimum 5 year sentence for CC theft or the purchase of a stolen unit. Almost everyone relies on their car to get to work and many dont have the insurance or cash money to repair. These fuckers are brazen has hell. That Prius CC has a higher value than others.
www.newsweek.com
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Toyota Prius is the biggest catalytic converter theft target in the U.S.
A new report from the Highway Loss Data Institute shows that a second generation Toyota Prius is a big target for catalytic converter theft.
www.newsweek.com
The prius has a higher payout then most cars at the scrap yard. And higher replacement cost.
If they grab the ones off a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup it's even more.
If they grab the ones off a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup it's even more.
NorthBendDave
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Near Seattle we also had a guy find someone stealing a CC from his 4X4 truck. The owner shot him, tied him to the trailer ball, and drove away. Dumped him in a vacant lot
fenderman
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Needs to be given the keys to the city.
NorthBendDave
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Flintstone61
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Bring back Death by Public hanging with no Jury of your peers. for CC thefts and tailgating. 
CCTVCam
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Exactly what I was thinking. If you state permits it, you have both on the ground unable to see around them and with their arms stretched under the vehicle. Not sure of your self defence laws and as to whether the threat is over or non existent because the guns is no longer pointed at you and in his pocket, but if it is legal, that's the perect window of opportunity.
darre937
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Off that year Prius? $1,000 or so. It's crazy what used catalytic converters are going for.
Apparently they use them to make a drug....
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Yeah, no such luck. At least in my state, I'd end up being the aggressor for engaging them and end up behind bars. We're supposed to retreat and let them take whatever they want. And, of course, our legislators and police won't do a damned thing about it.
cyberwolf_uk
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Unluckily for us in the UK this is rife! The amount of people who this has happened to is a joke. We need to change the sentencing laws for crimes to stop c**ts doings this. Standard 3 years in the big hole, and you do 3 years!
And with a weapon it jumps to 10! I'm a firm believer in "If your big enough to do the crime"...
A chap crushed himself to death doing this in Manchester over the summer
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Man, 25, crushed to death trying to steal catalytic converter from BMW
Daniel Stephens' body was discovered by the vehicle's owner as he left to drive to work
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
True, but it's a LOT more the lawmakers' fault and not the law enforcers' (the police) fault, unfortunately.
fenderman
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Happy endingA chap crushed himself to death doing this in Manchester over the summer
Man, 25, crushed to death trying to steal catalytic converter from BMW
Daniel Stephens' body was discovered by the vehicle's owner as he left to drive to work