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Dan1028 · 10-19-2014, 06:58 AM

Happened 3 weeks ago on the corner of E. Mt. Royal and St . Paul St. Glass was finally replaced on Friday of this week

. Thieves were idiots, took nothing. Happened in broad daylight.

BluePhoenix · 10-19-2014, 07:58 AM

I couldn't park my Camaro along a Baltimore City street. Especially so close to the really wrong side of town. Glad they left your car unharmed other than the window. I love the Imperial Blue SS's.

2Carats · 10-19-2014, 08:44 AM

Were the Maui Jims in the case? And they didn't take anything?

Dan1028 · 10-19-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Carats

Were the Maui Jims in the case? And they didn't take anything?

Yep, they left them there, as well as the Escort Passport 9500ix still in the case, EZPass, and other goodies.

Must have been looking for money or drugs. I don't keep money in the car, and the only drugs that were there was a carton of Gas-X (which the left, lol)

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SnowCamaro · 10-19-2014, 10:31 AM

Man, I am sorry to hear that. That's a terrible thing to see when you come out in the morning. More than likely they were just mad because they could never afford one.

xc_SS/RS · 10-19-2014, 10:56 AM

Must've been for money. I've been hearing about cars getting broken into just for the change. In fact we had some kids come check our cars on our driveway one night to see if any were open. My moms was and they only took the change. Not the GPS, her sunglasses (expensive brand dunno which one though), or some other items that we thought would've been taken. Our neighbors had a laptop stolen the same night so that could be why...

Glad its been fixed though and nothing was stolen.

Also curious about which Maui Jim's you have? Been looking into getting a pair but cannot seem to put my Costa's down lol

Fred 6528 · 10-19-2014, 11:17 AM

It's the norm in Baltimore

Scalded Dog · 10-19-2014, 11:47 AM

I found a pile of broken/ crumbled automotive safety glass, so I scooped it up, put it in a container, and brought it to work.

On Monday, one of my co- workers had left his keys sitting on his desk. When he wasn't looking, I swiped them, got into his car, rolled the driver's side window down, and sprinkled the broken glass all around, some on the ground, some on the driver's seat.

I came back inside, surreptitiously returned the keys, and then asked Josh, "Dude! How did your window get broken?!?"

He went out to his car, and was more than dismayed at what he saw. He was pissed off, bummed out, the whole works. However, just before he started dialing the cops, I mentioned that I'd heard that his make/ model had a "spare window," and if he'd let me borrow the keys for a moment, I could probably get it "activated." Yes, he thought that was about the stupidest thing he'd ever heard, but gave me his keys. I flipped the key, pressed the window "up" button, and have never seen such utter amazement on ANYBODY'S face as Josh's when that window rose up out of the sill.

It was probably a full 10 seconds before he realized that I was NOT a miracle worker, but a prankster instead.

TOTALLY worth the effort.

MGMTF · 10-19-2014, 11:59 AM

Wow that really sucks. Ya thieves are dumb, most of the time the window costs more than whatever they take. My dad had a 95 Sierra and was on a job in Baltimore city when a guy broke his back window to steal a Dewalt drill from the back seat. Best part was, the doors were unlocked! My dad was so pissed that they guy broke the window, didn't care about the drill lol.

Dizzy82 · 10-19-2014, 12:06 PM

Wow that sucks, but if they didn't steal anything it looks more like vandalism than attempted theft.

Scalded Dog · 10-19-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MGMTF

Wow that really sucks. Ya thieves are dumb, most of the time the window costs more than whatever they take. My dad had a 95 Sierra and was on a job in Baltimore city when a guy broke his back window to steal a Dewalt drill from the back seat. Best part was, the doors were unlocked! My dad was so pissed that they guy broke the window, didn't care about the drill lol.

Yup. Had my '82 Camaro broken into... they destroyed the CD player and changer while trying to rip the components out (half of the critical parts remained attached!), they made a freakin' mess, stole stuff that's personal (worthless to anybody but me)... while cash and tools were untouched.

Did thousands of dollars of damage to ME, and they got nothing of any value out of it. Nothing.

Dan1028 · 10-19-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Wow that sucks, but if they didn't steal anything it looks more like vandalism than attempted theft.

I'm ruling out vandalism since everything that was in the glove box or center console was thrown all over the car. What's more amazing to me is that passersby did NOT steal anything. I guess there still are honest people.

Ocmert · 10-19-2014, 12:56 PM

This is normal in Miami.
Had my side window broken while at a jobsite.
It sucks

MGMTF · 10-19-2014, 01:19 PM

^^^ Not to hyjack, but did you try a pressure washer? I had a friend get road line paint on her car, was quoted over $500 to fix it. I spent an afternoon with my 3800 PSI pressure washer, got it all off and didn't damage the car at all.

10-19-2014, 06:58 AM	#1
Dan1028 Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 226	Camaro Broken Into In Baltimore Happened 3 weeks ago on the corner of E. Mt. Royal and St . Paul St. Glass was finally replaced on Friday of this week . Thieves were idiots, took nothing. Happened in broad daylight. Attached Images __________________ Current Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Past Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude SS LEFT HAND DRIVE

10-19-2014, 07:58 AM	#2
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,291	I couldn't park my Camaro along a Baltimore City street. Especially so close to the really wrong side of town. Glad they left your car unharmed other than the window. I love the Imperial Blue SS's. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

10-19-2014, 08:44 AM	#3
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Were the Maui Jims in the case? And they didn't take anything? __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

10-19-2014, 10:31 AM	#5
SnowCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 81	Man, I am sorry to hear that. That's a terrible thing to see when you come out in the morning. More than likely they were just mad because they could never afford one. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - Ashen Gray Metallic Heritage Grille - Sparks Restoration SS Emblems Blue OE Wheels ZL1 Carbon Edition reproduction wheels (without the ZL1 logo) Plasti-dipped taillight bezels - Interior carbon fiber hydro-dipped trim - Blue powder coated brake calipers Hurst shifter cover plate

10-19-2014, 12:06 PM	#10
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Wow that sucks, but if they didn't steal anything it looks more like vandalism than attempted theft. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

10-19-2014, 10:56 AM	#6
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Must've been for money. I've been hearing about cars getting broken into just for the change. In fact we had some kids come check our cars on our driveway one night to see if any were open. My moms was and they only took the change. Not the GPS, her sunglasses (expensive brand dunno which one though), or some other items that we thought would've been taken. Our neighbors had a laptop stolen the same night so that could be why... Glad its been fixed though and nothing was stolen. Also curious about which Maui Jim's you have? Been looking into getting a pair but cannot seem to put my Costa's down lol

10-19-2014, 11:17 AM	#7
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	It's the norm in Baltimore

10-19-2014, 11:47 AM	#8
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	I found a pile of broken/ crumbled automotive safety glass, so I scooped it up, put it in a container, and brought it to work. On Monday, one of my co- workers had left his keys sitting on his desk. When he wasn't looking, I swiped them, got into his car, rolled the driver's side window down, and sprinkled the broken glass all around, some on the ground, some on the driver's seat. I came back inside, surreptitiously returned the keys, and then asked Josh, "Dude! How did your window get broken?!?" He went out to his car, and was more than dismayed at what he saw. He was pissed off, bummed out, the whole works. However, just before he started dialing the cops, I mentioned that I'd heard that his make/ model had a "spare window," and if he'd let me borrow the keys for a moment, I could probably get it "activated." Yes, he thought that was about the stupidest thing he'd ever heard, but gave me his keys. I flipped the key, pressed the window "up" button, and have never seen such utter amazement on ANYBODY'S face as Josh's when that window rose up out of the sill. It was probably a full 10 seconds before he realized that I was NOT a miracle worker, but a prankster instead. TOTALLY worth the effort.

10-19-2014, 11:59 AM	#9
MGMTF Drives: 04 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD CCSB Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 42	Wow that really sucks. Ya thieves are dumb, most of the time the window costs more than whatever they take. My dad had a 95 Sierra and was on a job in Baltimore city when a guy broke his back window to steal a Dewalt drill from the back seat. Best part was, the doors were unlocked! My dad was so pissed that they guy broke the window, didn't care about the drill lol.

10-19-2014, 12:56 PM	#13
Ocmert Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 36	This is normal in Miami. Had my side window broken while at a jobsite. It sucks

10-19-2014, 01:19 PM	#14
MGMTF Drives: 04 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD CCSB Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 42	^^^ Not to hyjack, but did you try a pressure washer? I had a friend get road line paint on her car, was quoted over $500 to fix it. I spent an afternoon with my 3800 PSI pressure washer, got it all off and didn't damage the car at all.