More Cat converter thefts in Long Beach

[lbhsbz]

not mine this time....I heard a car alarm go off last night, but decided I didn't care and rolled over and went back to sleep. Having my morning coffee I hear a car start outside that's missing a vital exhaust component....I walked outside to see a woman standing next to a late model Corolla. I walked over there and asked if it happened last night or if the car had been parked there a while. She said "It was quiet yesterday....this just happened this morning". I explained that her cat was stolen, to which she replied...."no, that's not possible, I had it painted".

Once again, I was left speechless.

 

[NicPaus]

It's everyday here in lomita. They do nothing about it as far as trying to catch them. Every few months they offer free etching.

I had the sheriff out when mine got stolen. Neighbor watched the end of it as he walked out when he heard it. Sheriff tells me. I have personally wrote over a 100 of these reports this year. Then tries to shift the blame on me when I say it wasn't etched when he asked. Goes on to tell me how he pulled 1 guy over. Car matches the description of the thief. Pile of cats in the car and a Sawzall on the front seat. The caller couldn't identify the perp. So he released him with the stolen cats. Then tells me. If they were etched I would of arrested him.


Just had rain gutters installed the other day. They stole his while he was on backside of a house middle of the day.

 

[Cdog]

Life in the big city!

 

[rivermobster]

not mine this time....I heard a car alarm go off last night, but decided I didn't care and rolled over and went back to sleep. Having my morning coffee I hear a car start outside that's missing a vital exhaust component....I walked outside to see a woman standing next to a late model Corolla. I walked over there and asked if it happened last night or if the car had been parked there a while. She said "It was quiet yesterday....this just happened this morning". I explained that her cat was stolen, to which she replied...."no, that's not possible, I had it painted".

Once again, I was left speechless.

What did she use, nail polish? I didn't realize that stuff was heat proof!

 

[lbhsbz]

It's everyday here in lomita. They do nothing about it as far as trying to catch them. Every few months they offer free etching.

I had the sheriff out when mine got stolen. Neighbor watched the end of it as he walked out when he heard it. Sheriff tells me. I have personally wrote over a 100 of these reports this year. Then tries to shift the blame on me when I say it wasn't etched when he asked. Goes on to tell me how he pulled 1 guy over. Car matches the description of the thief. Pile of cats in the car and a Sawzall on the front seat. The caller couldn't identify the perp. So he released him with the stolen cats. Then tells me. If they were etched I would of arrested him.


Just had rain gutters installed the other day. They stole his while he was on backside of a house middle of the day.

They stole his rain gutters?.....that's awesome. You should swing by and ask if he had them etched

 

[lbhsbz]

Life in the big city!

Could be worse....Could have a nice place in Pacific Palisades where this kinda shit doesn't happen

 

[NicPaus]

They stole his rain gutters?.....that's awesome. You should swing by and ask if he had them etched

His cats.

 

[ka0tyk]

You want mine? I don’t need them anymore.

 

[lbhsbz]

His cats

I'd like to know if he checked every cat in the truck for VIN etchings....I'll bet he didn't. I'll also bet that next to the sawzall was an angle grinder to grind off any etching....it's what I would do if I was a thief. Then there's no victim, so there's no crime.

Shoot 'em with a revolver so you don't drop brass

 

[lbhsbz]

You want mine? I don’t need them anymore.

you will once you smell the stank. I fired up my truck in the driveway after rebuilding the steering column before putting the exhaust back together....reminded me of TJ.

 

[Backlash]

It's everyday here in lomita. They do nothing about it as far as trying to catch them. Every few months they offer free etching.

I had the sheriff out when mine got stolen. Neighbor watched the end of it as he walked out when he heard it. Sheriff tells me. I have personally wrote over a 100 of these reports this year. Then tries to shift the blame on me when I say it wasn't etched when he asked. Goes on to tell me how he pulled 1 guy over. Car matches the description of the thief. Pile of cats in the car and a Sawzall on the front seat. The caller couldn't identify the perp. So he released him with the stolen cats. Then tells me. If they were etched I would of arrested him.


Just had rain gutters installed the other day. They stole his while he was on backside of a house middle of the day.

I'm sorry Buddy. That's just a lazy fucking cop who didn't do his job for whatever reason. That guy's excuse is about as weak as it gets. That type of attitude and laziness pisses me off and makes everyone wearing a badge "Look bad."

 

[NicPaus]

You want mine? I don’t need them anymore.

Mine are still missing. $3700 to replace. And the sheriff said once you replace them. They will get stolen again. He had been to numerous houses where they were stolen twice and a few 3 times. So why replace them?

 

[bonesfab]

Need to start a business making cat replacement pipes. Kinda like the "test" pipes back in the day. Just remove the cats and put them in the garage and swap them back in when the smog time comes around again. If the cops ask what happened to the cats, Preventive anti theft.

 

[NicPaus]

I.paid $500 for the test pipe. When the cats get back in stock from backorder. They will install the new ones.

 

[boatnam2]

Neighbors car has been hit 3 times, and she lives and parks on Studebaker so it's not like a side street, other neighbor owns allied muffler, so we had him put cages on a few of our rigs, haven't got hit yet.

 

[lbhsbz]

Need to start a business making cat replacement pipes. Kinda like the "test" pipes back in the day. Just remove the cats and put them in the garage and swap them back in when the smog time comes around again. If the cops ask what happened to the cats, Preventive anti theft.

Except you'll end up in prison probably for making and providing "emissions system tampering" devises.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Except you'll end up in prison probably for making and providing "emissions system tampering" devises.

Its fun living in CA where law abiding citizens trying to come up with solutions to problems the police refuse to handle get treated like criminals more than the criminals themselves.

A sad state of affairs. If the police did their jobs and the DA did theirs, then there wouldn't be this workaround.

 

[lbhsbz]

Its fun living in CA where law abiding citizens trying to come up with solutions to problems the police refuse to handle get treated like criminals more than the criminals themselves.

A sad state of affairs. If the police did their jobs and the DA did theirs, then there wouldn't be this workaround.

"those were fireworks officer....not gunshots. one musta hit that guy bleeding in the street. I heard it and called 911......"

 

[Backlash]

Its fun living in CA where law abiding citizens trying to come up with solutions to problems the police refuse to handle get treated like criminals more than the criminals themselves.

A sad state of affairs. If the police did their jobs and the DA did theirs, then there wouldn't be this workaround.

There are a lot of folks out on patrol who DO do their jobs, and do it well. There are also FANTASTIC D.A.'s who carry out their duties as well, and aid in prosecuting these criminals. Nic's experience isn't a common one. It's extremely unfortunate that him and his fellow community members are being provided with such lackluster service by their law enforcement personnel.

 

[NicPaus]

20 minutes ago. Getting some coffee and donuts before he hits our hood tonight. I was told leave him be. But there is a lynch mob out from all the people he hit last night. Over 500 cars, houses and garages in lomita. Will delete this later. He is tracking next door, fb and any link that mentions the lo m ita thie f. Taunting his victims. He knows my face well now.

 

[TimeBandit]

I see a nasty "slip and fall" in his future

 

[brianwhiteboy]

20 minutes ago. Getting some coffee and donuts before he hits our hood tonight. I was told leave him be. But there is a lynch mob out from all the people he hit last night. Over 500 cars, houses and garages in lomita. Will delete this later. He is tracking next door, fb and any link that mentions the lo m ita thie f. Taunting his victims. He knows my face well now. View attachment 1468581

I hope you have a nice “chat” with that scum bag if you cross paths. Certainly nobody will miss him…if he happens to gets relocated. F’n POS.

 

[NicPaus]

Last time I was chasing him down pch the law called me and told me let him go or were taking you to jail.

I am leading the pack to him. And closing my eyes and driving away. Tracked him down to a motel in HC.

 

[Willie B]

…Frozen Paintballs…

 

[boatnam2]

Last time I was chasing him down pch the law called me and told me let him go or were taking you to jail.

I am leading the pack to him. And closing my eyes and driving away. Tracked him down to a motel in HC.

That is some shit! Guess that's why they call it Slowmita.

 

[Backlash]

It will be terrible to hear he ran out in front of a passing truck.......

 

[bonesfab]

Maybe he needs to bite the curb.

 

[NicPaus]

One of the ladies posted that her cousin lost everything in the fires. So I brought her a bunch of clothes. She mentioned the thief getting her other cousin down the street few nights ago. I leave headed to the donut store where the video of him using the stolen card at was posted. Half way there he rides in front of me. Another miss on my part. Fucker ditched me quick. Went to the donut shop Talked to the owner.

I then Sent a few to his motel. They got the room number now. He must of looped around and was walking in the door as one of the guys pulled in.

 

[endobear]

In colorado.
An honest man is lucky to get $30 for a cat. Blew my mind. I've had 8 clog up over the last 5 years or so in a couple rigs that I've replaced on my own. Felt like a tweeker trying to recycle them.

 

[NicPaus]

This is what we're dealing with daily. He is caught on camera breaking into cars or garages. Caught on camera using the stolen credit cards. They will not arrest him for that. Must be a human witness to testify. It's not just the sheriff's fault. The DA dropped the charges in October and he was released. He was caught on camera and possession of the stolen cards. But victims didn't want to testify and show there face in fear of retaliation. One Girl I have messaged they told her he will return and retaliate if you press charges so be prepared.

Spent Time in prison previously with a lengthy criminal record. See his nice prison tattoos on his face that makes him so easy to identify in all the videos. Every video he looks right at the camera.

Now the Sheriff shows up and won't take reports. They say you must do it online. Several have tried and they got a email back saying report rejected. They won't show up to get videos when the stolen cards are used locally. Us residents have to. I have been to a few spots and had them confirm it was him using the cards. Another resident went and got this video. It should be a identify theft charge. But without a witness seeing him steal the cards they won't do anything.

 

[Gramps]

…Frozen Paintballs…

no.......................9 pellets of 00 buck

 

[Cdog]

This is what we're dealing with daily. He is caught on camera breaking into cars or garages. Caught on camera using the stolen credit cards. They will not arrest him for that. Must be a human witness to testify. It's not just the sheriff's fault. The DA dropped the charges in October and he was released. He was caught on camera and possession of the stolen cards. But victims didn't want to testify and show there face in fear of retaliation. One Girl I have messaged they told her he will return and retaliate if you press charges so be prepared.

Spent Time in prison previously with a lengthy criminal record. See his nice prison tattoos on his face that makes him so easy to identify in all the videos. Every video he looks right at the camera.

Now the Sheriff shows up and won't take reports. They say you must do it online. Several have tried and they got a email back saying report rejected. They won't show up to get videos when the stolen cards are used locally. Us residents have to. I have been to a few spots and had them confirm it was him using the cards. Another resident went and got this video. It should be an identify theft charge. But without a witness seeing him steal the cards they won't do anything.

Sounds like he needs some Middle East theft treatment. Be discrete

 

[Blue Oval]

A year ago I was watching the news. Two crackhead women were on a security camera from the TC Ford dealer cutting cats off. They caught them. I chuckled, then found out it was my customers truck. He got in an accident down there and the truck was dropped at their bodyshop.