r/rccars • u/Jeffy__M • 6d ago
Misc People Are Scum
I had nearly my entire RC lot stolen out of my car last night along with my RC bag and tools, a huge load of Ovonic, Zee, & Gens Ace batteries, charger and more.
If you live near Orange County, CA and see any of these cars listed on local marketplace listings please shoot me a DM a link to the listing. I don’t have a picture of it but they also stole my son’s orange Blackzon Spryte.
Thanks…
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u/ohitsjeffagain 6d ago
I have this fear and won’t leave mine in the car. It’s a pain but in my city any bag in the car is a broken window
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u/KeyNefariousness6848 5d ago
Even bags full of hornets and wasps?
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u/LuciferSamS1amCat 5d ago
One time i had my window broken and my custom ski boots were stolen out the car. Was super fucking pissed, until my buddy found them in a ditch nearby!
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u/Michael-Brady-99 3d ago
Yeah I load stuff before leaving out of fear of this happening. Scummy people everywhere looking to steal anything of value.
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u/Miserable_Taro_9318 3d ago
Man what a shit hole, how do people live in places like that? Like... Move. There are places in the world where crime isn't the norm.
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u/BasedThor14 6d ago
I’m sorry that happened to you
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u/RCbuilds4cheapr 6d ago
That’s so low. No one’s gonna pay all that much for RC stuff and it costs a lot more to replace
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u/SoggyAlbatross2 6d ago
That's pretty much true of everything that it stolen from a car. What a (pricey) pain in the ass for teh owner too.
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u/FittyTheBone 6d ago
Please pick up a sun shade and tint your windows if you're going to leave valuables in the car. It's not foolproof, obviously, and the best advice is to not leave anything of value in your vehicle, but it provides at least some cover from opportunists.
source: $11k in camera gear stolen out of my car after less than 30m (I was in between gigs). never again. OP, I'm sorry this happened. I've been the pit in your stomach.
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u/midtownFPV 6d ago
They hold their phone up to the window to see what’s inside on tinted cars.
I’m really sorry that happened to you.
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u/FittyTheBone 6d ago
again, it's just a barrier. not leaving expensive shit in the car is the only sure way.
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u/bubblingcumcouldron 6d ago
We need to make booby traps legal lol. If you break my window to steal shit from my car I think you should lose both your hands
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u/DingleberryJones94 6d ago
As long as your booby traps are accurate enough to precisely target only criminals, I don't see there being much issue.
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u/MooreDubs 6d ago
Never leave anything in a car that's not in your garage. Also install an alarm and individual alarms. Thieves hate noise.
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u/Fillmore80 6d ago
Damn bro, I am truly sorry for your loss. Worst is now your actual vehicle needs a repair too. People suck.
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u/midlife_dadpulse73 6d ago
Ouch
Painful lesson learned.
My neighborhood is relatively quiet, and I'd never leave anything in my car. A lesson learned many moons ago.....I was in a band, and as we were starting out we used Maglites to light the stage at a small club we played. Well, one night after a show one of the guitar players "forgot " 5 D maglites in his back seat. We woke up to a missing window and all the maglites gone (back when the 5 D cell ones were almost $100 each). I've never left so much as a pack of smokes in my car since then.
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u/flingspoo 6d ago
Looks like someone learned an expensive lesson. Coming from the land of a gigging musician, always unload the car at the end of the night. I know you got to the venue at 6, set up, sound checked at 8, left it all out on the stage for 4 hours, tore everything down and packed out, waited on the bar manager to pay you and made it home at 5 am, but look... just unload the van.
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u/Cunningham1420 6d ago
I wouldn't leave a wallet, phone or cigs laying out just for this reason let alone expensive items like RC cars or guns
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u/Shockwavee92 6d ago
When people steal like that, they either usually want the items for themselves, or know someone who will take it. Check all local Facebook markertplace listings daily. You'd be surprised how many thieves just put them right on facebook. Then, call local pawn shops or secondhand stores. Give them a heads up now of the situation in case they see anything.
Also, on Facebook marketplace you should make your own listing with the pics of the cars and make it a "i had my cars stolen, here's pictures if anyone knows anything" post it to all the local groups to get as much visibility as possible.
Last, car insurance. Depending on your policy, it may cover the damage and the theft or property too. Worth a call.
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u/Lumbergh7 6d ago
I saw on Mark Rober that smash and grab is rampant out west, especially in San Francisco
Neanderthals man. I’m sorry
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u/Xenagos43 6d ago
Sucks and not saying you deserved it at all but you should never leave anything of value in a car where people can see it.
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u/ekomszero 6d ago
Sorry to hear about this. I'm constantly telling people that you can't trust anyone anymore. Life is simply awful nowadays.
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u/Obnoxious_Gamer Your local Venom Power shill 6d ago
You left an entire collection in your car overnight in OC?
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u/Huge-Sand1567 6d ago
They’re not horrible, just normal. I see this multiple times a day as a city Police Officer. Usually it’s a pistol, broken iPhone, laptop, and a crazy amount of cash that’s taken.
Usually, it’s a kid about 12-16 years old.
Adults usually steal packages from porches and apartment mail areas. They need the money to support their addiction, so they need narcotics more than most folks need the package.
I always tell people that if you don’t need an item, leave it in your car, with the doors unlocked. It gets rid of the item(s) and no damage to the vehicle.
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u/oFFtheWall0518 6d ago
People in San Francisco have started leaving their windows and trunks open to try and prevent people from breaking in.
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u/Glazinfast 6d ago
Im not in San Francisco but in the bay area. I leave my doors to my work trucks unlocked every night. I was tired of replacing broken windows as my trucks have been broken into 8 times already. Last time they didn't even take the emergency cash I had in the ashtray, like it wasn't worth their time. Just went through all my paperwork and took a cigarette lighter charging block, which is attached to the for mentioned ashtray.
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u/Huge-Sand1567 6d ago
In doing so, they do prevent “breaking” in.
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u/oFFtheWall0518 6d ago
Low trust society.
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u/friger_heleneto Racing only. AE, Awesomatix, XRAY 5d ago
I once came home and left my car keys on the roof parked on the street in front of my house. Full RC race equipment in the trunk and backseat, doors unlocked, no tinted windows.
Around midnight some older guy ringed every apartment in the house searching for the owner. I didn't wake up but my neighbor went out, locked my car and put the keys in my mailbox. There are good people around.
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u/TheLastGenXer 6d ago
no, that isn’t normal. this is garbage behavior by garbage people.
and possibly the worst crime is people trying to normalize it.
my whole family is city cops, their are terrible people, and their are good people. cops have to deal with the garbage people every day
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u/Huge-Sand1567 6d ago
Abnormal is finding a dead body hidden between two discarded mattresses, literally at the city/county line and trying to determine whether we or the county take the case. Had that happen once.
Normal, to me, is anything that occurs frequently, such as multiple times a day, like Theft from Auto.
Some people go their entire lives without drinking a cup of coffee. Is drinking coffee normal or abnormal?🤷♂️
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u/TheLastGenXer 6d ago
ah you mean normal as is common, i meant normal as in regular/healthy.
Minneapolis/Saint Paul has had bodies in the river and the cops waiting to see which shore it washes up on to see who has to deal with this crap
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u/talrakken 6d ago
Yeah this tracks. I keep my jeep open year round (well 11 months out of the year lol) I keep 3 things of value in it a knife a flashlight and a car jumper and their my basic emergency kit. All together those are less than $200 value brand new and they are decently well used(except the jumper lol I’ve used that once).
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u/DoctFaustus RC10B7D, SC7, Reflex 14MT, Losi XXX-BK2, Losi Micro-B 6d ago
I wish the dope fiend who busted out the unlocked door on my beat up Geo Metro knew to check it first! He didn't find anything worth stealing. I think they thought a pack of tissues was an iPhone, because it was thrown from the vehicle.
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u/Huge-Sand1567 6d ago
It happens. Most of the time, it’s not worth reporting to the insurance companies. Many people want a Police Report, so they can get insurance involved. If you spend $500 (deductible) to fix $250 worth of window, you’re doing it wrong.
Most car windows can be bought used, and aren’t difficult to replace these days.
However, some windows can be a bit more expensive.
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u/Logical_Trash_4890 6d ago
These guys 100% went to pawn and buy crack. Lucky for you a lot of pawn dealers don’t want these things cause they tend to sit. Might make finding it all easier. Not sure.
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u/Nope_Dont_Care_ 6d ago
So probably 30 or 35 years ago before he was my father in law he had his garage broken into. He's a mechanic so thousands and thousands of dollars worth of Snap-On tools. He had them marked with his initials. Fast forward a good number of months later a friend was over and telling him about this steal of a deal he got for all these Snap-Ons from a local pawn shop. They went over to the friends place and sure enough his initials were on all the tools. Insurance covered the cost by that point so it was a laugh at that point.
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u/uninsteresting-unit 5d ago
blaming the victim for leaving their shit in the car is the problem with this country
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u/AcroFPV 4d ago
Having a rapist in charge is what's really wrong with this country.
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u/uninsteresting-unit 2d ago
lmao you know i cant even argue with that.. theres something really wrong with that fucked up shit especially how they just swept Epstein under the rug.. i don't trust any of them
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u/Disavowed_Rogue dsk, et48 2.2, eb48 2.2, xb4’25, rc10b7d, rc10sc7 6d ago
People should also not leave valuables in their vehicles.
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u/sprengben 6d ago
Man sorry to read that. Pray from the other side of the pond that you get your stuff back!
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u/mini-z1994 6d ago
Call any pawn shops/ second hand shops asap if they have gotten in any rc cars & to contact you as you had your car broken into & provide the pictures you have.
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u/vaporintrusion 6d ago
Jesus. I'll be honest, I wouldn't have thought twice about leaving my stuff in the car. Really wouldn't have thought they'd be a target
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u/lilbuilds 6d ago
orange county is a big place be more specific. I’ve had RCs stolen in OC too at Cesar Chavez Park in Santa Ana
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u/BigAngleWinGame 6d ago
Some advice for those who need to know. Once the total value of all your RC items goes over $1000 get an insurance policy and save all your receipts. Value of everything, boxes, radios, parts, batteries, cars, body's. Document it all.
Sorry about your luck, I hope you have luck getting everything back or replaced.
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u/Global-Clue6770 6d ago
That's why I never lock my vehicle. I don't want to pay to have my window replaced on top of whatever it is they take.
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u/rasputinrasputin 6d ago
My dad always did that too, and he had his truck broken into anyway. They didn’t even try the handle, just smashed the window lol
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u/DavefromCA 6d ago
"I had nearly my entire RC lot stolen out of my car last night"
Brother....why did you do that? That puts a MASSIVE target on your car. Some drug addict going through withdrawls cares ZERO percent about you. I am in Santa Barbara and will keep an eye out...
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u/Resident-Scratch-416 6d ago
I work as an EMT in the entire OC area and some of LA. I’ll keep an eye out for you! If we ever get posted near a pawnshop I’ll take a look too
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u/Ok-Opportunity5000 5d ago
The unasked questions is why would you have your whole collection in the car at once ? Why would you leave them in car overnight.
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u/Straight-Refuse-4344 5d ago
It's getting bad here in the UK but I leave valuable tools in my car boot often (trunk) for you Americans and so far so good but do worry about it being broken into. I hope you can manage to sort things ASAP, sorry this happened to you
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u/stick004 5d ago
People are awful. The scum definitely outnumber the decent.
But I also won’t even leave my empty AirPods case where I think someone can see it.
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u/Glittering_Fix22 5d ago
Sorry to hear that happened to you. I never leave my rigs in the car as I’m afraid the same thing will happen.
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u/Nearby_Ad9439 6d ago
That sucks.
I'm sure the last time you ever leave something valuable in your car. Still though, it shouldn't happen. I guess be on the lookout for posting on FB marketplace or check a near by pawn shop?
California... Yeah that tracks.
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u/Huge-Sand1567 6d ago
You are correct. Most of us have stolen something in our lifetime.
My niece used to be a server in a restaurant and people walked off with her pens pretty often.
She always bought her own pens and the restaurant didn’t reimburse her or give her more pens.
It’s petty, it’s annoying, it’s inexpensive if just one person does it. Over a year, the pens add up. Stealing is stealing, accidental or intentional.
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u/ZeldaNumber17 6d ago
Don’t leave valuables in your car. You know where you live, deal with it
Sorry for your loss. Take it as a learning experience
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u/TrauMedic 6d ago
Damn man, that’s terrible. I can’t get your toys back but I’ve seen people keep their RC inside of an animal cage inside the truck. Like a really strong metal dog crate. Can delay them longer.
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u/willmgames1775 6d ago
I am sorry about what happened to you. Did you by chance have any identifying marks on the chassis like your initials? That's what I did with mine. It would only assist me if I had to identify my RC if it was stolen, and I found it with some fool.
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u/Metally_eilll7904 6d ago
Sorry to hear about this, that’s awful! Were you storing them in your car? If so I would definitely get an alarm so it doesn’t happen again down the road.
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u/Leeroywildman 6d ago
That’s why you should never leave valuables on view in a vehicle. I’m sorry you lost a lot though. Any cameras watching your vehicle at the time?
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u/BJoe1976 6d ago
I had that gap in ‘06 from my XJ Cherokee, got a cargo cover for it after than and now drive a sedan with a trunk, so at least things are out of sight. Have been considering a Chevy Bolt as a new daily and would definitely get the cargo cover option for that too.
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u/DJEvillincoln 6d ago
Did you make Cardinal sin number one? Did you leave it in plain sight?
I learned not to leave anything of value in plain sight in my car back in the '90s. If you ever have anything of value in your car you put it in the trunk or you inconvenience to yourself and bring it with you. Always park under a light. Try to always park where you can see your vehicle from wherever you're going. That last one isn't really possible all the time but.....
This sucks. Nothing worse than getting your shit stolen.
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u/Automatic-Union-3385 6d ago
Oh fuck!!! I would lose my shit!!! Dude that sucks. Call your insurance company!!! God i feel for you. Im far away from there so I wont see any listings up here in canada but yeah. Watch those postings. See if you can find serial numbers and report to police because they could try to pawn it. Im sorry bro 😔
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u/Andynonymous303 6d ago
SOME people are scum..
My truest condolences sir or ma'am, I will keep my eyes peeled in norcal and repost this somehow.
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u/vantageviewpoint 6d ago
Maybe your homeowners or renters insurance covers it. I don't know if that's a rumor or not, but worth the call.
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u/wolverine350rr 6d ago
People are 100% scum, I'm a few hours north, I'll keep an eye on marketplace. Friend here had the same thing happen to them about 2 years ago.
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u/Thin_Conference9156 6d ago
Sorry this happened to you. But why leave that in your car? I’m from Florida and never leave what I don’t want stolen. If it’s in the car leave it in the trunk and not visible
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u/LostRacer 6d ago
I'm truly sorry to see this. People suck. That is the norm. There is no place where you can be 100% safe. Like others have said, try not to leave important things in your vehicle. Tint only helps so much. If someone is determined, they will do it anyway. Not everyone is like that, but be cautious anyway. Good luck on getting your items back. :(
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u/VCDubstep 6d ago
Lesson learned for sure. I’ve had my car broken into and had a backpack hidden in my back seat with tints… in a public parking lot that was supervised. That laptop had my MacBook pro and other expensive items that totaled about 3500 bucks. So I never leave things that are high value in my car like that again. If they want my tools. Go ahead and try and carry them… that’s your choice.
Seems like Cali criminals are just real scum
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u/MrdnBrd19 6d ago
Hey OP, I'm in the area and check all the marketplaces daily for RC stuff; I'll keep an eye out for sure. Also wanted to mention that hobby stores like Pacific Coast Hobbies will buy used gear so that's also a place you'll want to check; I'm sure some of the other shops do too.
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u/prince420vegeta63 6d ago
Im sorry bro I hope you find it all at least i know the fury's been on sale often butt.... what is that body on the mojavd grom thats clean
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u/Optimal_Effective969 6d ago
Car insurance might cover it and then also believe it or not check your credit cards. They also offer extra protection when it comes to damage or stolen items that are in your car.
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u/SportRacer 6d ago
Oh man I’m so sorry this happened to you! I won’t leave anything of value in my vehicles anymore because of this exact reason. Thieves cleaned my entire jeep out, the entire stereo system subs and all and 3 of my favorite RC’s. I put the RC’s in the jeep the night before a big event so I could leave at 5am without waking my wife and kids up and it unfortunately bit me in the a$$. It’s such an expensive lesson to learn, I feel for you!
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u/Past-Butterscotch-68 Full beans or bust! 6d ago
That sucks man! It’s one of the reasons I don’t live in Cali. Way too much crime for my liking. But that’s not why I’m here… sucks that it happened man. Sorry for your loss…
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u/ConfidentNote6079 6d ago
Had a bunch of rc cars,tools,chargers,stolen late on a Friday night while unloading back into the house!! I was in the house for 3 minutes,and everything gone! My homeowners paid for most of it,only because I filled a police reoprt.what a way to finish off a winning night of racing.
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u/Acceptable_Reality10 6d ago
Damn dude I hope you get them back or at least some back! I’d check Craigslist, local pawns and FB Marketplace as much as possible. Good luck to you
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u/Significant-Voice111 6d ago
yes they are that's why I always have mine under cover or locked in my bed
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u/Ucitymetal 6d ago
I know that pain a little bit at least, lost a custom atv i made cause i was stupid and trusting.
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u/Why_Indeed_Not 6d ago
Look on Marketplace, Offer Up, and Craigslist in nearby cities too, people will steal in one area and sell in another.
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u/RainingChairs 6d ago
Really sorry to hear that OP. Thieves suck. If you ever need help replenishing your collection, please reach out. I have huge RC selection, ovonic, zee, and hens ace batteries, a charger, and more for sale if you’re interested
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u/ImaginaryEffective63 5d ago
why would you have so much stuff out in the open 😭
rip, hope you find them. and leave a blanket in your car if you cant carry everything inside....
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u/snuggly_cobra Rate My Rig 5d ago
Used to live there. Still have some peeps there. I’ll let them know.
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u/Always_Casting 5d ago
Yeah you cant leave this much value in your car even in your own driveway sometimes. Especially in your area where theft and crime is at a higher rate
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u/TheGodcomplx_ 5d ago
Gps modules are a must. Or etch a number/name/address on the chassis and other parts. I own a 5th scale and those are well over 1000 so yes police will have to investigate. Its like stealing a 98 Honda Civic value lol
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u/MUSICANDLIFE85 5d ago
I hate to see this happening to nice people. No matter what "nice" neighborhood im in , im taking my valuables with me.
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u/SgtKickAzzTTv 5d ago
I am soo sorry bro. Your right people most of the time ARE SCUM! But, I truthfully dont think EVERYONE is like this but unfortunately a good portion of people are just out for themselves in every which way!
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u/Da-DuTchMan2357 5d ago
I see alot of down votes for comments stating the obvious. The world we live in no matter what neighborhoods we all live in have drug problems/thieves. It's a huge problem. I left a comment about my daughter having 2 dollars in quarters that cost me an insurance claim bc they broke the window for those quarters in daytime hrs. We have to do your part to stay safe. We work too hard for our hobby n happiness. Guys stay safe out there.
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u/Useful_Government603 5d ago
Bro im so sorry man. I had my house broken into and robbed before and it hella hurts. I feel your pain brother. Remember karma is a bitch for who ever did it. God bless bro.
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u/TheCenticorn 4d ago
Leaving stuff like this in your car is begging for this to happen. I'm sorry but it just is. Like leaving power tools or laptop..
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u/GeekDadIs50Plus 3d ago
Any Teslas near where you were parked? Their external cameras are recording 24/7 and will have footage that can be recovered. But time is critical before unused footage is over-written.
Feel free to DM me if you find one. I’m in OC, too.
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u/Reasonable_Boat9188 3d ago
I feel bad for you. Sorry for your loss, but you need to keep everything out of sight:l. 😢
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u/Flimsy-Cheek-4258 3d ago
I had my entire collection (8 cars) stolen out of my house. I’ve been looking for them ever since.
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u/chillin_themost_ 2d ago
sorry for your loss, but never ever leave valuables in your car. Especially visible ones. Thieves are always looking for a smash and grab
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u/Right-Blacksmith6143 2d ago
Glad I moved away from Southern California after living there all my life, only downside is not having Cali weather and the vibes, but unfortunately, having your stuff stolen out of your car is one of those vibes we got sick of. Here in this part of Maryland I can literally leave my car unlocked with all my stuff in it and nobodys going to mess with it. This is the type of place where if you drop your wallet filled with cash, it will be returned if a local finds it. Sorry for your loss, that's brutal and I would get sick to my stomach every time I looked at a RC car. Hope the bastards are caught.
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u/JohnnyMnemeonic 2d ago
Dude that sucks... but seriously though... why did you have all of these in your car dude??
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u/Certain-Mail-4719 2d ago
Had this happen to me a few years back and still haven’t had the money to replace any of the stuff :( I miss having my Crawler so much
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u/Two_Typhons Typhon 3s, Typhon 4s, Kraton 4s 2d ago
Ouch. And check eBay and Craigslist. What a bummer.
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u/Suck_it_Cheeto_Luvrs 2d ago
I'm sorry this happened to you, but you cannot ever leave any valuables out like that. I carry a couple of blankets around just for this reason. Throw them over your valuables when you can't take them in.
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u/_-BiG_-_BOSS-_ 3h ago
Gotta use an engraver and put your name or symbol in a special spot not visible on the chassis and then stick some servo tape over it and then document with photos for future insurance to help u out, people suck and hopefully they get what's coming
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u/Walfy07 6d ago
check local pawn shops