The Thieves Got Me!!!!!!

tigermack · 05-22-2013, 04:21 PM

Once you know how to do something, it takes very little time to get it done...

Rupes · 05-22-2013, 04:41 PM

Two things no one has stated in several pages of responses:

Doesn't anyone consider that they would have stolen more items but perhaps they got spooked by something or someone? Maybe they had a spotter and left before they could get everything they wanted.

On the insurance fraud note, I guess that could be plausible, but don't you think running into a guardrail at a low speed would suffice as well? Seems like a lot of trouble doing it this way although I'm sure some people would be willing to do it to look unique. Who knows, but I'm guessing that's not what happened here.

scheherazade · 05-22-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Braumin

Isn't that the truth. The cops don't even come to see. I know they are busy but basically there's no repercussions for people doing this because there is zero chance they will get caught after the fact. The only thing that might happen is someone catches them in the act and then they just run away

Seems like writing speeding tickets is all they have time for these days...

Not much time left for those crimes that have actual victims.

-scheherazade

m603 · 05-22-2013, 08:13 PM

probably a BMW master tech did this. he/she knows exactly what they are looking for, how to get it and where they can find it. and from the looks of it, everything that was taken can be sold here on the forums. which people do buy very often.

Game · 05-22-2013, 08:19 PM

Wow.

shamu2789 · 05-22-2013, 08:25 PM

Sorry to hear that man. I don't understand why everyone is saying its fraud. Why would the OP want to put it out on the internet if it was anyway? Good luck either way bro.

maximus2000 · 05-22-2013, 09:24 PM

That's really f...ed up!!!
I park in the garage myself.....a result of growing up seeing this type of sh*t!!!

Bingobimmer · 05-22-2013, 09:44 PM

People these days...

Deemo · 05-22-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theblackmamba

1. He's got easily sellable wheels...still on the car, doesn't even look like they scratched it or tried to get it off...

2. They took the side mirrors, but not the homelink rear view that can be sold for more?

3. The shift knob is still there.

4. The cluster is still there.

5. The ebrake knob, still there.

6. The center console idrive knob, still there.

7. Glove box..not opened.

8. Where are the wiring harnesses for the headlight? Did they cut them inside of the engine bay?

9. It takes me about an hour to get out the damn airbox...yet they removed it, without removing the upper cowl AND all clamps? lol WAT?

10. Steering wheel paddle shifters -- there's one nut holding the wheel on...

11.The grilles? Why'd they leave the grilles on the front bumper??

12. Looks like the front bumper wasn't ripped off -- why would they rip off the door and then unscrew the front bumper and the splash guard...

13. Doesn't even look like they looked in the center console...

14. Visors? did they snatch that?

Also looks like theres not many fingerprints anywhere...

A professional wouldn't touch that car..they would flatbed it and junk it.

Just my .02

Also theres a window right there...right next to the tree. I'm POSITIVE unless you're high on meth that you'd hear anything going on outside those windows.

this. you nailed it.

melloww22 · 05-22-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by melloww22

5 hour window

nobody has mention that this job could be done in sync by a 3 person crew... seriously folks, noise is relevant but not alarming when someone uses screw drivers, metal cutting plyers and ratchet sockets...

if OP lives anywhere near a main street even at night there is variable street noise... What's odd is that the thieves are not informed on how to maximize their risk vs reward. As pointed by several members here the thieves failed to acquire high price items that would take far less time and worth a great sum... like trim, front seats, cluster...

their level of effort was not five hours... if not OP would have caught them... a theive would never risk getting caught even in the darkest of night... a team of 3 or 5 would risk a maximum of a two hour window... why... its psychology a sound comfort number where the mind falsely concludes it to be so... the time assumed people will stay asleep without noticing external intrusions of sound

hence why this case is very interesting...

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Originally Posted by theblackmamba

pot calling the kettle?

More like Federal Forensic Experienced

@ mamba

theblackmamba · 05-22-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melloww22

More like Federal Forensic Experienced

@ mamba

Maybe they should teach you how to spell.

Even firefox has a spell check plug in.

If you're a 'Federal Forensic etc' then I must be bill gates' 2nd son.

mike-y · 05-22-2013, 10:49 PM

it takes a while to get the bumper off and get the headlights out (which are mounted in baskets behind the bumper). it's a big pain in the butt with good lighting, let alone in the dark.

I'm also surprised they went through all that trouble (and time) to take the headlights, but didn't bother to take the front seats which come out pretty easily.

Rupes · 05-23-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

it takes a while to get the bumper off and get the headlights out (which are mounted in baskets behind the bumper). it's a big pain in the butt with good lighting, let alone in the dark.

I'm also surprised they went through all that trouble (and time) to take the headlights, but didn't bother to take the front seats which come out pretty easily.

What fits better in a backpack-Your expensive xenon headlamps, or a car seat? Makes perfect sense to me.

Bavarian Black · 05-23-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WLF

Sorry about your car man but.... it looks like Bavarian Black has a more interesting story here LOL

Getting shot is not interesting to the person that got shot or the person that got his E92 butt fu@ked and raped.

BB

bplewis24 · 05-23-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

it takes a while to get the bumper off and get the headlights out (which are mounted in baskets behind the bumper). it's a big pain in the butt with good lighting, let alone in the dark.

I'm also surprised they went through all that trouble (and time) to take the headlights, but didn't bother to take the front seats which come out pretty easily.

Me too bro. I'm also surprised they didn't take the engine block and all of the wheels. That transmission line is probably worth a lot too.

melloww22 · 05-23-2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melloww22

More like Federal Forensic Experienced

@ mamba

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackmamba

Maybe they should teach you how to spell.

Even firefox has a spell check plug in.

If you're a 'Federal Forensic etc' then I must be bill gates' 2nd son.

Dude why are you being an @ss? I am not picking on you, but looks to me you take things out of content.

07lilredwagon · 05-23-2013, 03:07 PM

so what happened with this?...any resolution OP?

or jist a lil forim bikaring?

JP

Jay_Bimmer · 05-23-2013, 03:43 PM

they didnt take your rims?

kiwi29 · 05-23-2013, 03:47 PM

DAMNNNNNN! The people who did it had to know more than the average joe about an e90 and it's workings. I know it wouldve taken me like 30 mins just to take off 1 headlight on my own car...

theblackmamba · 05-23-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by melloww22

Dude why are you being an @ss? I am not picking on you, but looks to me you take things out of content.

You must have a soft heart.

Bimmerlover76 · 05-23-2013, 11:51 PM

Whats the average income of this area? Man... Sounds like it's time for movin' on up, to the east side. To a deluxe apartment in the sky. You need to move on up to the east side. To finally get a piece of the pie.

AndyR83 · 05-24-2013, 12:05 AM

I could see this being done by somebody trying to fix up a damaged car. They appear to have taken very specific stuff (headlights, airbag, etc) that you would need to replace if you were repairing an e92 after a minor collision. Might explain the familiarity with the car and knowledge of how to remove the specific components they want. If they just wanted to make money, they could've gone for more stuff. It seems like they had a specific shopping list. Things like tail lights, wheels, etc would be good money makers too but they weren't taken.

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Rupes Major 1056 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Two things no one has stated in several pages of responses: Doesn't anyone consider that they would have stolen more items but perhaps they got spooked by something or someone? Maybe they had a spotter and left before they could get everything they wanted. On the insurance fraud note, I guess that could be plausible, but don't you think running into a guardrail at a low speed would suffice as well? Seems like a lot of trouble doing it this way although I'm sure some people would be willing to do it to look unique. Who knows, but I'm guessing that's not what happened here.
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m603 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 354 Posts Drives: avoiding pot holes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	probably a BMW master tech did this. he/she knows exactly what they are looking for, how to get it and where they can find it. and from the looks of it, everything that was taken can be sold here on the forums. which people do buy very often.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	it takes a while to get the bumper off and get the headlights out (which are mounted in baskets behind the bumper). it's a big pain in the butt with good lighting, let alone in the dark. I'm also surprised they went through all that trouble (and time) to take the headlights, but didn't bother to take the front seats which come out pretty easily.
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07lilredwagon Captain 40 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 07 328 wagon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	so what happened with this?...any resolution OP? or jist a lil forim bikaring? JP
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Jay_Bimmer Enlisted Member 6 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: C iTrader: (0)	they didnt take your rims?
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kiwi29 Team iTouge 121 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 09 M-Tech 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (9)	DAMNNNNNN! The people who did it had to know more than the average joe about an e90 and it's workings. I know it wouldve taken me like 30 mins just to take off 1 headlight on my own car...
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	I could see this being done by somebody trying to fix up a damaged car. They appear to have taken very specific stuff (headlights, airbag, etc) that you would need to replace if you were repairing an e92 after a minor collision. Might explain the familiarity with the car and knowledge of how to remove the specific components they want. If they just wanted to make money, they could've gone for more stuff. It seems like they had a specific shopping list. Things like tail lights, wheels, etc would be good money makers too but they weren't taken. __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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