BMW Bandits
12-08-2009 | 08:12 PM
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From: Sherman Oaks CA (New to: Bay Area)
My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i Sport Package, Titanium Gray II Metallic, Wheel Style 124
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http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-be...e-70323227.html
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If you own a BMW 3 or 5 series, you may want to avoid the Westside and Mid-Wilshire.
A band of quick-paced thieves has burglarized more than 50 of the luxury sports sedans, stealing expensive auto parts, according to the LA Times.
High-end headlights and expensive airbags, which can fetch hundreds of dollars on the black market, seem to be the target. Thieves have so far avoided other valuables like cell phones and laptops.
The BMW bandits "have a very unique method for entering the vehicles" and because of their speed have yet to be spotted by a passerby, Los Angeles police Det. Mike Smith, an expert on auto burglaries, told the Times. "BMW aren?t easy cars to get into," he said.
The Ultimated Driving Machine for Thieves
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No clear pattern has emerged but the crimes happen mostly at night. The thieves are able to break in and remove the air bags in minutes.
Many of the crimes occurred in the area bound by Waring Avenue to the north, La Cienega Boulevard to the west, Hayworth Avenue to the east and 6th Street to the south, the Times Said.
Smith said anyone with information about the suspect or suspects behind the thefts can contact the Wilshire station at (213) 473-0476
Full Story and Video
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-be...e-70323227.html
Secondary link
http://www.melroseaction.com/watch/2009-11...s-car-break-ins
If you own a BMW 3 or 5 series, you may want to avoid the Westside and Mid-Wilshire.
A band of quick-paced thieves has burglarized more than 50 of the luxury sports sedans, stealing expensive auto parts, according to the LA Times.
High-end headlights and expensive airbags, which can fetch hundreds of dollars on the black market, seem to be the target. Thieves have so far avoided other valuables like cell phones and laptops.
The BMW bandits "have a very unique method for entering the vehicles" and because of their speed have yet to be spotted by a passerby, Los Angeles police Det. Mike Smith, an expert on auto burglaries, told the Times. "BMW aren?t easy cars to get into," he said.
The Ultimated Driving Machine for Thieves
Gear Up for These Cars
No clear pattern has emerged but the crimes happen mostly at night. The thieves are able to break in and remove the air bags in minutes.
Many of the crimes occurred in the area bound by Waring Avenue to the north, La Cienega Boulevard to the west, Hayworth Avenue to the east and 6th Street to the south, the Times Said.
Smith said anyone with information about the suspect or suspects behind the thefts can contact the Wilshire station at (213) 473-0476
12-09-2009 | 03:01 AM
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From: Ohio
My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
Orient Blue, Tan Interior
Well I suppose this is a reasojn why Ohio sucks less than I believed it did this morning, while freezing my aye off on the way to work
Hope none of you guys fall victim to this.
Hope none of you guys fall victim to this.
12-09-2009 | 04:05 PM
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From: Massachusetts, USA
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
That sucks!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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