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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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I know alot of you saw my previous post about the Thieves who attempted to steal my Sportie.I covered it back up after putting a Zena Rotar Alarm on it and left it like I knew nothing. I have been sitting up (hidden) since finding it last Sunday..waiting.In the process I spotted the Thieves breaking into other vehicles and (once) stealing some things from outta the back of my truck.I did nothing because it was just a Misdeamenor and they'd have gotten wind of me..wanted a Felony to send them to jail for.Come Wendsday I was tired of waiting for them to do A felony so I put my LapTop on the seat of my truck and left the window down part way (so they'd not break the glass).They came about 9:30 p.m. and went right for it...needless to say..they did not enjoy it when I popped out with pistol in hand and put them on the ground (was cold that night and all they could do was whine and cry about how cold it was laying there)..I did'nt call the Police until 20 minutes after I had them..when asked why (by the Cops) I told them I was'nt sure they were gonna be needed (unfortunately-the tide was out so could'nt get boat out to take them for boat ride-but i sure thought long and hard about it).Luckily, for the Thieves I decided to send them on to Jail rather than the other things I had in mind.
For those of you who live in the Kemah/Seabrook?League City area in a Marina..if your boat has been broken into or your Motorcycle stolen/vandalized please contact the League City Police and tell them..this guy moved around from Marina to Marina and stole at all of them.The way he breaks the locks on the Bike is very specific to him...his name is Jeff Lato,tall guy-28-with a goatee....partner in crime is his wife Jennifer-medium build short hair-23 works as lookout.
I bought a new ignition for my M/c at dealer-cost was $77.00 comes with wire pigtail on it..looks pretty easy to change.Fork lock had to be sent for from factory so keys will match that was another $30.00..not sure about doing thyat install will likely let dealer do it if it looks too hard.BEST MONEY I SPENT SINCE THIS BEGAN WAS ON THE ZENA BRAKE ROTOR LOCK/ALARM...if you dont have one-GET ONE.
I live aboard my 1978 Lancer sailboat on Clear Lake,south of Houston in the Kemah area..for those who were asking..and ride all over Texas..when idiots are'nt messing up my Scooter and giving me stress.
Thanks all for the interest and best of luck in avoiding Thieves.Honestly,it was worth every minute I spent in the dark on that parking lot wqaiting for them JUST TO SEE THE LOOKS ON THEIR FACES WHEN THE BARREL OF MY COLT DELTA GOLD CUP 10mm WAS POINTED AT THIER HEADS....what do they say>>>>PRICELESS.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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RIGHT ON!!! way to go, sure hope they don't get off with a slap on the wrist.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Glad to hear!!!![sm=happybounce.gif]
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Good Job!!

It is amazing to me that the L.C. PoPo would even pick them up after you had done all the work for them. They are usually too busy writing RADAR trap tickets.

(I'm so glad I don't live in L.C. anymore.)
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Glad you got those bastards. Good job man!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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That was awesome, thanks for sharing
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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I am WAY FRICKING Happy!!!! The world owes you one!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Good job! Next time fish bait! Hope this ends it for you and the other people they ripped off. Good luck.
 
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