STOLEN: Dmax/trailer/COPO Camaro
 

Unfortunately, you read that correctly...last night (8/13/2009) COPO Pete had his 2500 Duramax + trailer + white COPO Camaro stolen from outside a hotel parking lot while he was eating dinner. He was in the Toronto area I believe, as he was getting ready & helping with a drag race this weekend. The trailer was found this morning at the edge of the Indian reservation nearby, but the local authorities have no jurisdiction within the reservation...[his wife had her truck stolen last year and it was found burnt on/nearby the reservation as well].

Anyway, Pete called and asked that anyone/everyone keep an eye out for any ZL1/400thm/4.56, or white with blue guts '69 Camaro parts, that happen to pop-up for sale. The truck is a truck, but lots of blood/sweat/tears in that Camaro...

Scary thing is, they're horribly close to Port Hamilton...

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<u>SACRILEGE! </u>https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

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That's just crap...

Stupid people suck

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So sorry to hear such terrible news..
Friggin' bastards!.

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~ Pete

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I live about 2 minutes from the reserve in Brantford Ontario. I will keep my ear open for anything as I know a lot of guys down there from my lacrosse years. I have seen the white car at the Ontario Nationals and loved it. I will go out that way tonite and travel some of the spots I have often wondered about. My truck was found out there 6 months ago stripped to the frame.

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This is terrible news.

We all need to spread the word and alert everyone to be on the lookout.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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What colour was the Duramax truck

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No one likes to hear of something like this but when it happens to people like Pete &amp; Vicki it really pisses you off. Two of the nicest folks you'll ever meet and they've both had more than their share of trouble over the past couple of years.
I hope someone on this site finds the scum who did this. If so, please post their name, address and GPS location. Justice will be duly dispatched.

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It's a black crew cab short bed 4x4, Chevrolet...last time I saw it Pete still had the stock 16" PYO wheels on it, and it seems like he may have an 'SS' hockey stripe on the nose as wel (I wouldn't swear 100% to that last part). I can't remember which trim level the interior was, but it has the newer nose so I know the truck is '03+...

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BTW: both Pete &amp; Vicki had there cell phones in the truck when it was taken...my phone shows 2 calls to Pete's cell @ 10:24pm &amp; 10:28pm (just rang and rang)...does anyone know if you can gps a phone *without* it being answered, or can at least track it to which tower Pete's phone was ping'd from when I called? Pete told me on the phone the authorities stated you can only track a phone if it was answered...but it also took the authorities 3 *plus* hours to arrive after the initial call! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

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I do think the phone companies can get a close proximity with cell phones.

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That just plain sucks Pete. Very sorry to hear it. As Cumby said, you and Vicki have been through enough without this garbage. We will all keep our eyes and ears open. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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I just posted this link on a few other sites. There is a lot of racing going on this weekend so many users are away from their computers.

Paul

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Sorry to hear this. Thieves suck. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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I just posted this link on a few other sites. There is a lot of racing going on this weekend so many users are away from their computers.

Paul

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I've posted this elsewhere too as the best chances of recovery are if the word gets out quickly..
I haven't yet but is it Ok to post Pete's email address from his profile or is there contact info for any specific Police Dept. on the case...what's best?.

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~ Pete

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I'm sorry to hear that Pete.
It just isn't right. You put all that time and effort into something you are passionate about and someone just comes along and takes it.
I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open.

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I'm sick to my stomach. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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Like others, I posted this link on other sides. I hope Pete get's his car, truck and trailer back. I don't know how people can do something like this. This world is really sick.

-Dave

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I am beyond sick to my stomach! I want to cause physical harm to whomever did this!!!!!!! First, 4 Hurst/Olds out of the parking lot in Indy, now this!! Sucks in a big way! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

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Someone posted this info over at Moparts (found via a post @ V8Buick) about a Mopar being stolen/recovered in the exact same area under almost identical circumstances...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...Number=5291816

Is there no law on a reservation? Time to round up the Cavalry...??

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Sorry to hear this Pete. We have a reservation near us as well and they have their own set of rules and policing it seems. I will keep my eyes open at this end of Ontario.

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Time to round up the Cavalry...??

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I wouldn't be surprised to see that happening before long. The good ol' USA is gettin fed up with the "we have rights too" crap. You're seeing the silent majority begin to rise.

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SCUM BAGS! Pete, I`ll spread the word!

Dan.

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Is there no law on a reservation?

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Well, yes and no, it is my understanding they have their own police.

The O.P.P seldom over step them and aren't going to in this case IMHO.

Many people from Hamilton know all too well about auto/truck theft and the native reserve.

Can't count how many pick-up trucks go missing every year. I sincerely hope you get your car back, good luck.

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It was in the local paper last week that over 450 vehicles have been found stripped down out there this year alone. I often think one of my camaros will end up there. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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They may not know what they have with the camaro which might, make it easier to find who has it, if they try to sell pieces. Perhaps the Canada dept of interior should revisit it's reservation agreements if they are going to be nothing more than a safe haven for illegal activities. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif
I hope for the best Pete.

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Time to assess our/your security measures:
Wheel lock for trailer.
Club
Immobilizer (I thought all GM trucks has this)
On Star(Police can locate vehicle)
Add your own immobilizer.

Paul

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Absolutely horrible news. As little condolence as it may seem I will spread the word here in MN.

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I believe they can triangulate a cell phone even if it is not being used. The phone also send out one last "ping" when the battery dies, this can be triangulated (from cell towers) and the phone located.

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If that's true, it sounds like an extra cell phone which is left in a trailer or vehicle strickly as an anit-theft device might be worth it. Hide it in the vehicle then call it after a theft and have it traced.
Trailer wheel locks are a great idea to prevent it from happening in the first place, but if it does, it sure would be nice to pin-point where it is after it's gone.

My hope is that someday, I'll read that one of these thefts was caught in the act and the final result is dead bloody bodies in the parking lot. I've heard of way too many instances of this happening. <u>Parking lot security at conventions should be the TOP priority whenever organizing any event where nice cars gather.</u> One way in and one way out with 24-7 checks in the lot.

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that just sucks.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

And THREE HOURS to respond, well that's bullshitt, plain and simple. I hope that at least the COPO finds it's way back safely. The other stuff, while unfortunate, can be replaced with insurance. The Camaro is another story. It's priceless.

MB

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thats just really sucks Pete,I think if the people responsible are caught ;we should cut their
legs at the knees ,at best.I have no tolerance for a thieve;would just like to catch them in the act;one time!I hope the copo can be found soon.chris

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Dam IT.....Pete sure sorry to hear this

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we had our car stolen in our DRIVEWAY of a new house we moved into - under the street light ...

WHILE A NEIGHBOR WATCHED

she never called the police even though she thought it was "unusual" for people to be in our driveway at 3 am and was "frightened" that they would see her ... thank goodness they moved shortly after that

when I did report it in the morning they NEVER showed, just took a report over the phone, apparently it happens all the time and it is a waste of their time to drive out

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Sorry to hear about this....I hope you can recover the rig, truck and car plus your piece of mind...

One thing I started doing a few years back was to install a tracking device in all my cars and trailer. It won't stop them from stealing but at least I know we can track the bastards down and have law enforcement there.

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I'm really sorry to hear about this and hope Pete and his wife get their property back. Sorry to hear about the rest of you that have had this happen as well. I hope something can be done to bust up whatever is happening in that area, it sounds awful.


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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That's terrible news. On the positive side, but I think it would be VERY hard to sell any of the parts from this car to anyone without anyone from the supercar circle recognizing where it came from. Everyone keep your eyes and ears peeled, and hopefully Pete can get his car back ASAP.

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If that's true, it sounds like an extra cell phone which is left in a trailer or vehicle strickly as an anit-theft device might be worth it. Hide it in the vehicle then call it after a theft and have it traced.

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This summer here in Athens a guy shot and killed his wife and to male acquaintances, and then he fled. The found his his car a few days later when the cell phone died and sent out a "ping". It was in a wooded area in a ravine.

I don't know how accurate this information is but it explains cell phone tracking.
Apparently a cell phone that is on can be tracked. If it is off it can be located from it dying ping when the battery dies.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2385973_tria...ell-phone.html

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Pete. Words cannot tell you how I feel. Gene

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Here's Pete Simpsons white COPO Camaro to lookout for,(or parts,God forbid).
https://www.yenko.net/features/2002/September2002.htm
The Musclecar community is just as big as this planet,keep your eyes &amp; ears open.