Trying to help recover stolen tires & wheels - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

waldo1967 · 01-27-2019, 10:44 AM

An individual in Crawfordsville, IN had their tires and wheels stolen off two vehicles yesterday evening (January 26, 2019).
One was a 2003 Ram truck and the other was a 2017 Camaro.
If anyone lives in central Indiana/east central Illinois, please be on the lookout for wheels and/or tires for sale on Craigslist and F/B garage sale sites.
The daughter said the the wheels match the stock picture below.
Here is the link to her public Facebook post...

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.t.mc..._comment_reply

Thanks all!

J Rod · 01-27-2019, 04:22 PM

Man that sucks, sorry to hear. I'd imagine there are quite a few sets of those out there for sale, how on earth would you ever be able to prove they were yours?

Roader · 01-27-2019, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by J Rod

Man that sucks, sorry to hear. I'd imagine there are quite a few sets of those out there for sale, how on earth would you ever be able to prove they were yours?

Just like his underwear, he wrote his name inside them?

Deputy347k9 · 01-27-2019, 07:00 PM

Every time I make a road trip with my Camaro I worry about this type of low life business. I always get a ground floor room with my Camaro parked directly in front of my window. Alarmed and concealed carry. I am running the factory 21" wheels from GM that cost over 4K with the tires. I am heading to NJ come April for a meeting with our mother chapter (Hired Gun's motorcycle club). Extra locks will go on the wheels to slow anyone down, alarm tested and weapon loaded.

gringo · 01-28-2019, 12:20 PM

If you do find wheels like that for sale, how are you going to prove they were hers?

EMB135Driver · 01-28-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Every time I make a road trip with my Camaro I worry about this type of low life business. I always get a ground floor room with my Camaro parked directly in front of my window. Alarmed and concealed carry. I am running the factory 21" wheels from GM that cost over 4K with the tires. I am heading to NJ come April for a meeting with our mother chapter (Hired Gun's motorcycle club). Extra locks will go on the wheels to slow anyone down, alarm tested and weapon loaded.

You better study New Jersey firearms laws, or your Camaro wheels will be the least of your worries as you navigate the Garden State Prison system

HOJO · 01-28-2019, 05:44 PM

Not true. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_...ers_Safety_Act

Ajax2112 · 01-28-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Every time I make a road trip with my Camaro I worry about this type of low life business. I always get a ground floor room with my Camaro parked directly in front of my window. Alarmed and concealed carry. I am running the factory 21" wheels from GM that cost over 4K with the tires. I am heading to NJ come April for a meeting with our mother chapter (Hired Gun's motorcycle club). Extra locks will go on the wheels to slow anyone down, alarm tested and weapon loaded.

Remember no hollow points. Also look at their new law limiting magazine size and rounds.

If you PM me you email address I can send you the updated law.

Ajax2112 · 01-28-2019, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HOJO

Not true. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_...ers_Safety_Act

HR218 requires you have up to date qualifications and certificate and you must follow the each states carry laws. You may want to look at the local state laws. Certain states specifically place limits on retired officers. NJ just enacted some pretty strict laws that even apply to retirees.

They also make a distinction between Police Officer and Peace Officer is some states also making differentiations between full time and part time.

HOJO · 01-28-2019, 07:54 PM

Thanks and yes do your research, I’m only assuming Deputy is a full time sworn police officer, given what I have read in various post.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 01-28-2019, 08:10 PM

You can't shoot someone for stealing your wheels

There's a few places where you might get away with it... Louisiana and Texas come to mind... but New Jersey is certainly not one of them.

Gordo-D · 01-29-2019, 02:16 AM

You could wind up shooting an innocent party who bought them in good faith.

Finding a whole car can be extremely tricky but finding wheels on what is a fairly popular car would be almost impossible.
I hope you find them.

zlathim · 01-29-2019, 02:45 PM

You guys are confusing Deputy with the OP. OP is looking for stolen wheels that likely can't be identified. Deputy is stating the measures that he uses to protect his investment, not out looking to shoot the people who stole the wheels OP is trying to locate.

Deputy347k9 · 01-29-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zlathim

You guys are confusing Deputy with the OP. OP is looking for stolen wheels that likely can't be identified. Deputy is stating the measures that he uses to protect his investment, not out looking to shoot the people who stole the wheels OP is trying to locate.

Your correct, let's not jump to conclusions and wish there was a way we could assist in locating the wheels for this guy. I know it would be one hell of a long shot.

I was talking to a friend today who lives in the San Diego area, he was telling me that thieves are going to all the local dealerships and pulling many sets in one single night. They end up on eBay or other sites because in the majority of the cases they can't be identified.

I wonder if there is a way of stamping the back of the wheels with a identifier? Sort of like a firearms serial number. In most cases if the crooks try to file the number off they can still be identified.

I have locks but also admit that slows them down for a fraction of a second and keeps the one time nervous lizzy from stealing them.

01-27-2019, 10:44 AM	#1
waldo1967 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS (Black int./ext.) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 16 View My Garage	Trying to help recover stolen tires & wheels An individual in Crawfordsville, IN had their tires and wheels stolen off two vehicles yesterday evening (January 26, 2019). One was a 2003 Ram truck and the other was a 2017 Camaro. If anyone lives in central Indiana/east central Illinois, please be on the lookout for wheels and/or tires for sale on Craigslist and F/B garage sale sites. The daughter said the the wheels match the stock picture below. Here is the link to her public Facebook post... https://www.facebook.com/amanda.t.mc..._comment_reply Thanks all! Attached Images

01-27-2019, 04:22 PM	#2
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	Man that sucks, sorry to hear. I'd imagine there are quite a few sets of those out there for sale, how on earth would you ever be able to prove they were yours? __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

01-27-2019, 07:00 PM	#4
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	Every time I make a road trip with my Camaro I worry about this type of low life business. I always get a ground floor room with my Camaro parked directly in front of my window. Alarmed and concealed carry. I am running the factory 21" wheels from GM that cost over 4K with the tires. I am heading to NJ come April for a meeting with our mother chapter (Hired Gun's motorcycle club). Extra locks will go on the wheels to slow anyone down, alarm tested and weapon loaded. __________________

01-29-2019, 02:45 PM	#13
zlathim Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 726	You guys are confusing Deputy with the OP. OP is looking for stolen wheels that likely can't be identified. Deputy is stating the measures that he uses to protect his investment, not out looking to shoot the people who stole the wheels OP is trying to locate. __________________ GPI SS2; EE E2 catch can; SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ hfc; FM AT 3" cat-back; CAI Cold Air Intake; AEM Wideband Tuned by GPI McCleod RXT; MGW flat stick; Ram Clutch slave cylinder & hydraulic adjuster BMR cradle & diff bushings, trailing arms, toe rods & upper control arm bushings Hotchkis sub-frame brace Stop Tech Z-23 brakes 4.10 gears, Eaton Truetrac, LPW diff cover Best 1/4 mile 12.073 @ 115.68 mph 3,300 ft DA

01-28-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	If you do find wheels like that for sale, how are you going to prove they were hers?

01-28-2019, 05:44 PM	#7
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	Not true. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_...ers_Safety_Act

01-28-2019, 07:54 PM	#10
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	Thanks and yes do your research, I’m only assuming Deputy is a full time sworn police officer, given what I have read in various post.

01-28-2019, 08:10 PM	#11
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	You can't shoot someone for stealing your wheels There's a few places where you might get away with it... Louisiana and Texas come to mind... but New Jersey is certainly not one of them.

01-29-2019, 02:16 AM	#12
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 388	You could wind up shooting an innocent party who bought them in good faith. Finding a whole car can be extremely tricky but finding wheels on what is a fairly popular car would be almost impossible. I hope you find them.