4 Runner theft update(Long)

since your good with your insurance company response to this loss , what is the insurance company ? most auto insurance companies will not pay for new parts on body damage ...force repair shops to use scrap yard or aftermarket ..

Insurance company is State Farm. Don't know if they are using OEM or after market parts, and don't care as long as the car is back like it was. The company doing the repairs, ABRA with Toyota, guarantees the repair for the life of the car.

Bill
 
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Is there a story as to how/why/when they took it with weapons in side? Car jacked on the way to the range? Or unsecured firearms left unattended?

"Carjacked on the way to the range". Now that is funny.

It was my oversight. I was visiting in Aurora for Thanksgiving at my son's house and just forgot to take them out. And if you think you can beat me up more than I have already beat myself up over it, be my guest.:whipping2

Bill
 
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glad you got it back.
Interior shots?

i would also be curious to see the repair estimate

Estimate is several pages long so I won't try to post that, but here are a couple of shots of the interior. Much of this crap is not even mine. They took all of our phone chargers, but left theirs.
 

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"Carjacked on the way to the range". Now that is funny.

It was my oversight. I was visiting in Aurora for Thanksgiving at my son's house and just forgot to take them out. And if you think you can beat me up more than I have already beat myself up over it, be my guest.:whipping2

Bill

Nope, just curious is all.
 
Estimate is several pages long so I won't try to post that, but here are a couple of shots of the interior. Much of this crap is not even mine. They took all of our phone chargers, but left theirs.
actually not as trashed as I was expecting. I envisioned the interior/headliner being slashed


Hope your insurance squares it away in a timely and satisfactory manner
 
actually not as trashed as I was expecting. I envisioned the interior/headliner being slashed


Hope your insurance squares it away in a timely and satisfactory manner

The interior was not bad as far as damage, but when you keep one as clean and nice as I do, the trash was just overwhelming, not to mention they smoked in it.

The repair company says they can get rid of the smoke with an ionizer that they have. I am hoping this is true. They told me it is what is used to clean up after house fires.

Insurance is doing alright. It's just a long process of repair. They have estimated labor at 100 hours.
 
The interior was not bad as far as damage, but when you keep one as clean and nice as I do, the trash was just overwhelming, not to mention they smoked in it.

The repair company says they can get rid of the smoke with an ionizer that they have. I am hoping this is true. They told me it is what is used to clean up after house fires.

Insurance is doing alright. It's just a long process of repair. They have estimated labor at 100 hours.
Hoping for all the best, Bill. State Farm has always treated me well. Many years ago, someone broke into the side window on my 1988 4Runner and they broke maybe 3-4 inches of the rain gutter on the fiberglass top. State Farm offered to replace the entire top (moving the glass over to the new top). The part alone was $3600 at the time. I said no need for that, and we settled for much less. But at least they offered.
 
As many know, my 4 Runner was stolen in Aurora, Co. on Nov.25. It was recovered about a week later in Englewood with 15,000 worth of damage. At the time of the recovery it contained a bunch of stuff that indicated various other thefts including other auto thefts.

On Dec. 10 I was notified that an item of my property that was in the 4 Runner at the time of theft had been recovered by Aurora Police in the possession of a convicted felon that was out on bond for various other felonies and was in possession of a 9mm and an AR15.

Fast forward to Dec 15. I was notified that more of my property had been recovered in the possession of 3 felons. This recovery was by the Douglas County SO and happened on Nov. 27, 2 days after my vehicle was taken.

The 3 that had possession of my stuff were in an Infiniti that had been stolen on Nov. 18th which leads me to believe that they were not the ones that actually took my car, but were connected with the people that did. Seems like there is a whole gang of people that are proficient at stealing cars working in the Denver area.

During the encounter with Douglas County deputies, the suspects fired at officers and were also throwing property out of the vehicle during a high speed chase. Deputies finally rammed the vehicle and stopped it at which time a gunfight ensued and 1 suspect was killed, one wounded and one arrested.

The suspect that was killed was out on bond for several other felonies including Aggravated Auto Theft.

Maybe there is at least a little justice in the world.

Bill

Hi Bill - saw the event on the news when it happened. Crazy stuff!
 
I wouldn't want that back. If you go to sell it, you'll lose quite a bit as the carfax will show theft and all of the damage. Plus, who knows what mechanical issues will pop up in the future. The machine they use to remove the smoke smell will leave behind an odor that is not anywhere close to what the car smelled like previously.
 
I wouldn't want that back. If you go to sell it, you'll lose quite a bit as the carfax will show theft and all of the damage. Plus, who knows what mechanical issues will pop up in the future. The machine they use to remove the smoke smell will leave behind an odor that is not anywhere close to what the car smelled like previously.
I agreed with arehman11 ^^^
 
Texas a race now?

:fish:
Let's try some levity. I think Texas is more of a religion, or at least I had a religious experience in Austin one week. Torchies tacos and Cooper's BBQ brought me nearer to God (consumed waaaay too much food, but it was so good). Hats off to the ppl there too. I used ride share services all week and walked around and talked to people a lot, and I don't recall one person who didn't love the town and have great things to say about it. Pretty unusual in my experience.

;)

Oh, and back on topic, congrats on getting your 4R back, and sorry to hear about the damage. Best wishes on a quick and thorough repair.
 
I wouldn't want that back. If you go to sell it, you'll lose quite a bit as the carfax will show theft and all of the damage. Plus, who knows what mechanical issues will pop up in the future. The machine they use to remove the smoke smell will leave behind an odor that is not anywhere close to what the car smelled like previously.
If you're saying that you wouldn't take the vehicle back after it's cleaned/repaired, what would you do?
 

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