STOLEN: White XJ 2dr, CHICAGO
02-14-2011, 09:32 PM
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STOLEN: White XJ 2dr, CHICAGO
Any chicago area jeepers please keep an eye out for my truck. It was stolen today from an outdoor parking lot downtown chicago. Its a white 94 Xj cherokee sport 2dr, 4" rc lift, 31" trxus m/t's. There's a 4wdfactory.com sticker on the windsheild, yukon gear stickers on the side windows, and a grenade sticker on the back window. thanks
02-15-2011, 06:22 AM
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Are you sure it was stolen and not towed??? because it is downtwon and they love towing cars over there lolz
I dont see that many jeeps get stolen...actually ive never seen or heard of one getting stolen
I dont see that many jeeps get stolen...actually ive never seen or heard of one getting stolen
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02-15-2011, 09:29 AM
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Since i joined this forum i have seen 2 or 3 stolen jeeps in Chicago land area threads get started
it would be a good idea to call around to some tow yards and make sure its not there though, some one could have stole it and ditched it
also keep an eye on Craig list for any parts for sale that you had on there i have heard story's of cars getting stolen and parted out on CL
02-16-2011, 09:10 PM
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Since i joined this forum i have seen 2 or 3 stolen jeeps in Chicago land area threads get started
it would be a good idea to call around to some tow yards and make sure its not there though, some one could have stole it and ditched it
also keep an eye on Craig list for any parts for sale that you had on there i have heard story's of cars getting stolen and parted out on CL
it would be a good idea to call around to some tow yards and make sure its not there though, some one could have stole it and ditched it
also keep an eye on Craig list for any parts for sale that you had on there i have heard story's of cars getting stolen and parted out on CL
thats how i found my old car.a honda civic.it got stolen and two days later i found it at the city impound.
02-18-2011, 07:34 AM
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Thx guys. I've been checking the impound yards every day. Id like to hope the truck may turn up, but it was likely stolen for parts as it was rusty with 160k. I'm just looking to spread the word, in the event some of my parts turn up on craigslist, look out for a bro.
31-10.50-15 swamper trxus m/t's on stock wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels all in great shape. This tire isn't very common, so keep a look out for these.
Rough country lift with lower arms, new leaves and teraflex shackles.
The front Dana 30 had brand new h.d. axle shafts, inner and outer from iron rock offroad.
31-10.50-15 swamper trxus m/t's on stock wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels all in great shape. This tire isn't very common, so keep a look out for these.
Rough country lift with lower arms, new leaves and teraflex shackles.
The front Dana 30 had brand new h.d. axle shafts, inner and outer from iron rock offroad.
02-21-2011, 12:39 AM
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Sorry to hear the news. makes me scared to bring my truck to chicago since I drive out there almost every other weekend.
Anyways good luck and Ill keep an eye out round here
Anyways good luck and Ill keep an eye out round here
04-12-2011, 05:37 PM
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UPDATE: FOUND!!!
I finally got my xj back today, they stole the wheels and tires, but that's about it.
So here's the story...
Some scumbag popped the door lock cylinder, broke the steering column, and took off. They took it to their lowlife gangbanger neighborhood on the west side, swapped out the wheels with wheels from their own jeep, drove it a short distance to a more desolate part of town, and abandoned it on a residential street. There it sat for well over a month before a police tow was ordered. Three weeks after the tow, I receive a certified letter of impoundment. The impound yard holds my truck for ransom, claiming I'm am financially responsible for the accumulated storage and towing fees of over $1000. At no point was I contacted reguarding recovery of the vehicle. The Chicago police were beyond neglegent, and refused to come out and fingerprint the interior. On the day of the theft/police report, I asked to have the city surveillance camera aimed at the lot reviewed, and they refused to do that as well. Why do we even pay taxes. I had to request a hearing to see a judge in hopes the city would release my vehicle. He basically said I can pay the inital tow fee of 160 and get my truck back, or get fu*ked. Yes this is the law. The police are required to tow a stolen vehicle, at the registered owners expense. I was not only a victim of theft, but victimized by the city of Chicago also. I share this story with you so we can share the lessons learned here. I was taken advantage of by the thief, but I never thought the system would extort my loss as a source of revenue for the city. Don't let this happen to you!
On a positive note, my jeep is fixable, and although it will cost me some money, its cheaper then replacing and building another jeep.
I finally got my xj back today, they stole the wheels and tires, but that's about it.
So here's the story...
Some scumbag popped the door lock cylinder, broke the steering column, and took off. They took it to their lowlife gangbanger neighborhood on the west side, swapped out the wheels with wheels from their own jeep, drove it a short distance to a more desolate part of town, and abandoned it on a residential street. There it sat for well over a month before a police tow was ordered. Three weeks after the tow, I receive a certified letter of impoundment. The impound yard holds my truck for ransom, claiming I'm am financially responsible for the accumulated storage and towing fees of over $1000. At no point was I contacted reguarding recovery of the vehicle. The Chicago police were beyond neglegent, and refused to come out and fingerprint the interior. On the day of the theft/police report, I asked to have the city surveillance camera aimed at the lot reviewed, and they refused to do that as well. Why do we even pay taxes. I had to request a hearing to see a judge in hopes the city would release my vehicle. He basically said I can pay the inital tow fee of 160 and get my truck back, or get fu*ked. Yes this is the law. The police are required to tow a stolen vehicle, at the registered owners expense. I was not only a victim of theft, but victimized by the city of Chicago also. I share this story with you so we can share the lessons learned here. I was taken advantage of by the thief, but I never thought the system would extort my loss as a source of revenue for the city. Don't let this happen to you!
On a positive note, my jeep is fixable, and although it will cost me some money, its cheaper then replacing and building another jeep.
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04-12-2011, 05:59 PM
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Glad to hear you got the Jeep back. I see where they are coming from, somebody has to pay the towing i guess and $160 isn't SO bad. But I agree that they should have at least made an attempt to look at the video or lift a few prints from the handles, wheel, and shifter.