Originally Posted by tfischer

That happened to a friend of mine in Atlanta. His RX was stolen (from his driveway) when he left the RX key in his unlocked truck parked next to it. The police found it by the side of the road two weeks later, and it had been trashed. No body damage, but it looked like a family of homeless street bums and a few raccoons had been living in it, and when the mess of trash and food wrappers became too much even for them, they moved out and just left the car. The mess was so bad the insurance company totaled it out, as it would have been too expensive to replace the seats and carpeting. My guess is that stealing a car is easier than stealing a house. I was going to post this story earlier in this thread as a kind of a warning for you to get ready for anything, but thought it might be too depressing for you.

Originally Posted by FUZCO

Hi all. My car was found exactly two weeks after it was stolen (yesterday). Surprisingly, the only body damage was to the right side mirror. The car was as complete mess. Filthy dirty throughout and cigarette ashes all over the interior. Oddly enough my wallet was inside with my DL. Sunglassess were untouched. Some other things were stolen. The thief left some of his clothes and sneakers in the trunk.

The police were able to make an arrest.

After picking up the car, it just didn't feel right and I was compelled to swap vehicles. I picked up an IS 300 AWD F-Sport in Atomic Silver / Red this evening and couldn't be happier. It was the only Atomic Silver / Red on the lot in the state, but the dealership was AMAZING and completely compassionate and made it happen within a few short hours. Was worried about a performance downgrade coming from the RC 350, but the 300 is plenty powerful and pleasing.

I really appreciate everyone's good faith and positive feedback! Just goes to show you that no matter where you are, or how comfortable you feel, you have to be on your guard. It's unfortunate and it sucks, but it's the world we live in. Lesson learned! Here are some pics of the new IS. Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by tfischer

Worked out well? His car was stolen and trashed to the point where he had to buy another car, and he was without his car for weeks! I don't see any good aspects to that story, unless he was secretly longing for an IS all this time. Hmmm - maybe he put somebody up to it.

Originally Posted by lexusrus

I'm happy to hear you got your are back and the LEOs were able to catch the perp.

I wonder how the Perp was caught? Was the perp in the car or something left in the car that ID'd the perp.

Originally Posted by FUZCO

He was arrested and an officer found my wallet with my license his possession. He said he didn't have the car and that he knows he did it but it wasn't him (right). The car was found the same day.