Well, did you get it back in one piece?

MouthBQ98 said:

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I don't think you can turn the AirTag off. You can stop it from logging your own phone, however, as I understand it. It knows where it is, but stops noting it is connected to and moving in conjunction with a particular device that broke connection.

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Correct. I think they can disable the alert, but to disable the tag itself they would have to locate it and take out the battery, from what I understand from Apple's site.

The air tag process for anyone that cares: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212227

atmtws said:

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MouthBQ98 said:

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I don't think you can turn the AirTag off. You can stop it from logging your own phone, however, as I understand it. It knows where it is, but stops noting it is connected to and moving in conjunction with a particular device that broke connection.

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Correct. I think they can disable the alert, but to disable the tag itself they would have to locate it and take out the battery, from what I understand from Apple's site.

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So throwing an AirTag in your vehicle somewhere doesn't really help for tracking it when stolen unless the thief is lazy or stupid.

If you're going to put an airtag in your vehicle you will want to hide it really well. It might not work but it can't hurt.

maroon barchetta said:

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atmtws said:

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MouthBQ98 said:

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I don't think you can turn the AirTag off. You can stop it from logging your own phone, however, as I understand it. It knows where it is, but stops noting it is connected to and moving in conjunction with a particular device that broke connection.

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Correct. I think they can disable the alert, but to disable the tag itself they would have to locate it and take out the battery, from what I understand from Apple's site.

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So throwing an AirTag in your vehicle somewhere doesn't really help for tracking it when stolen unless the thief is lazy or stupid.

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It does if they dont have an iPhone...or dont check it while in the process of driving off and trying to get away to the chop shop. For $25 I'll take my chances. Def when they know how to disable most GPS systems in the vehicles they're targeting. And yes, thieves are stupid.

Lost Truck said:

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Sheriff just called "vehicle was recovered". Won't tell me condition.

I will keep Texags up to date as information comes in.

It is apparently "in the investigative lab". I assume they are looking for drugs. I expect the dash to be totally jacked up.

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Lost Truck said:

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Any of you guys use any of these hard wired trackers? I have a couple of irreplaceable vehicles that I want to secure.

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We installed over 2500 geotabs last year in fleet cars as well as some retail customers vehicles. There are other choices out there that dont cost as much and dont have a monthly subscription, but Geotab and network fleet by Verizon have live time track and trace.

JB said:

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Well, did you get it back in one piece?

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I called them (sheriff's office SO) today:

SO: Yes we have recovered your truck. It is being processed

Me: any information about when I might be able to pick it up?

SO: no.

Me: Like, one week, one month, one year, one decade? Anything?

SO: Sorry, we can't tell you.

Me: Is it like totaled? Is there anything left?

SO: we can't tell you.

Me: Is there anything at all that you can tell me besides the fact that you have it?

SO: Nope.

Me: If I came down to the station, would you be able to tell me more?

SO: probably not.

Me: I need to figure out if I can count on getting it back or not so that I can arrange to have a vehicle if I need to.

SO: You will get it back at some point.

Me: When?

SO: We can't tell you.

Me: Have a great day (unsaid, but inferred) *******.

Somebody probably died in it. When my (stripped) car was recovered it was in the police impound lot the same night and ready to be picked up

BusterAg said:

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JB said:

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Well, did you get it back in one piece?

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I called them (sheriff's office SO) today:

SO: Yes we have recovered your truck. It is being processed

Me: any information about when I might be able to pick it up?

SO: no.

Me: Like, one week, one month, one year, one decade? Anything?

SO: Sorry, we can't tell you.

Me: Is it like totaled? Is there anything left?

SO: we can't tell you.

Me: Is there anything at all that you can tell me besides the fact that you have it?

SO: Nope.

Me: If I came down to the station, would you be able to tell me more?

SO: probably not.

Me: I need to figure out if I can count on getting it back or not so that I can arrange to have a vehicle if I need to.

SO: You will get it back at some point.

Me: When?

SO: We can't tell you.

Me: Have a great day (unsaid, but inferred) *******.

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Yah you don't want that truck back

Forgot to use your sock account?

HAHAHAHA!!!!!

Hopefully, you get your vehicle back soon, BusterAg…I mean, Lost Truck.

Lmao glad someone caught that

Update, I brought the truck home.

The truck was apparently used as a getaway vehicle for an ATM robbery.

Basically, what the thieves do is steal an F250, F350 or larger truck to pull the ATM out of the ground. They like Fords because they are easier to steal.

Often, the heavy truck gets damaged to the point that it looks suspicious going down the road. Because of that, there is always a getaway truck on the scene to load up the ATM machine cash boxes and drive away.

The getaway truck is ditched a few blocks from the ATM robbery, and everyone jumps into a 3rd vehicle with the stolen cash.

So, the good news is that the truck is not totaled. The bad news is there is still pretty good damage. They jacked up the driver side door handle to get into the truck, drilled out the ignition switch so that it starts with a screwdriver, yanked out the center console so they could steal the radio, and then, at the place they ditched the car, busted out three windows just for fun, I guess (*******s!).

So, not enough damage to total the truck, but the window smashing really pisses me off. There is no reason to do that other than wanton malice. I hope they all lose their lives in their pursuit of the life of crime, sooner rather than later.

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised today. I heard it was used in an ATM pull, and I thought the frame was likely bent. Since the damage is repairable under the total value of the truck, I count it as a good day.

Good news! The bad news is that they probably farted into your cloth seats.

Comeby! said:

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Good news! The bad news is that they probably farted into your cloth seats.

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I support hanging the MF thieves that stole your truck.

Good you got it back, too bad about the damage.

vmiaptetr said:

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You post this on the OB? They could find Waldo and Carmen San Diego shacked up in a Motel 6 if they wanted.

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Love it!