New type of theft on the rise locally and nationally

Third row SUV seats are the rising target of a new type of theft, both locally and nationally. The seats then turn up for sale online on sites like eBay and it's a costly fix for victims.

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ginny - 12/5/2012 6:56 PM
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Nationwide, the theft of 3rd row seats has been common for atleast the last 3 years. I keep my thrid row seats down flat at all times. I also keep a mat on that section of the back of my SUV so that is looks like it's a trunk liner for an SUV. I also engraved my VIN in 2 places on the seats, and I have a friend who made a special lock that makes it harder to deinstall the seats. But, if they want them, they'll get them, but I hope what I've done makes it a bit harder for them.

DR999 - 12/5/2012 5:51 PM
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JeffL, that is why I had a lock installed on my pick-up tailgate a few months ago. And the thieves will steal your tires and wheels in the middle of the night, and be gone in less than 2 minutes. Most of them live in Delano and McFarland.

JeffL - 12/5/2012 2:27 PM
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They steal tailgates off of pickups too.

LAOSHAK - 12/5/2012 1:49 PM
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sunshine - 12/5/2012 1:49 PM
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Geezz Louise!!!!! The thieves will steal anything for a buck. Remember when the catalytic converters were the hot item for thieves? What's next? It seems like nothing is safe anymore.
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