Dear Webmaster,

My name is Bill Cyr and I'm the Crime Analyst for the South Gate Police Department here in the southeastern portion of Los Angeles County.  On behalf of Det. Amador, I would like to post the following information on a recent 1960 stolen Chevrolet Bel Air (hardtop) that was stolen from South Gate.  Attached is a photo of the green Chevrolet Bel Air and two stickers that are affixed to the rear window of the vehicle. 

Bill

William J. Cyr
Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA)
South Gate Police Department
Phone: (323) 357-9628

1960 Chevrolet Bel Air (hardtop)
VIN/01519L115520
LIC/JFP060 (CA) 
Further description of the vehicle:  1960 Chevy Bel Air hardtop; green; well-worn vehicle with two stickers on the rear window, 1). a “93.1 JACK FM—Playing What We Want” and 2). a “Peace Through Music—AMOEBA MUSIC—Hollywood.”
Where Stolen: South Gate, California
Date of Theft: 08/21/2009
Reporting Agency and their case number: South Gate Police Department Case #09-09461
Agency Contact Information: Detective Roman Amador - (323) 563-5481 / RAmador@SoGate.org

1967 Chevrolet Nova 2 Door
VIN/115697W163800
LIC/6FHM314 CA
COL/Red and White

This 1967 Nova (Novastar) was stolen from the fairgrounds at Hot August Nights in Reno, Nevada on 8/9/2009. The car was loaded in a black Mirage car hauler, which was taken and found by the Vacaville police in California. The trailer was empty and had been stripped of everything, including the Nova. The vehicle is fully custom. Cadillac Northstar Engine, 4L60W transmission, Speedway Quick-change fully polished rear end, Colorado Custom Rims (18" in front, 20" in rear). This car has been seen by many people as it toured the West Coast show circuit in 2008 quickly becoming a crowd favorite and received many awards. The Vehicle has been entered into SVS. If you have any information on this car please contact the Vacaville Police Department in California.

Date of Theft: 8/09/2009
Reporting Agency and their case number: Vacaville Police Department - Case # Case# 09-6666
Reporting Agency contact number: 707-449-5200
Victim contact info: Maurie and Lynne Hoover - 530-968-5530 - ldhoover@hotmail.com

Mark O. Winter
Special Agent/Manufacturer Liason
Phone: (909) 208-0845

Year, Make, Model: 1963 Chevy Impala Super Sport
VIN: 31867L239865
License: 5ZLP712 CA
Color: Dark Maroon/Burgundy (Black Cherry)
Further description of the vehicle:  Maroon paint, white convertible top, radio antenna is on right front passenger side, as opposed to dual antennas in the back.  Slight rust on left front bumper.

Where Stolen: Lakewood, California 12:00 Noon (Male jumped fence into backyard and was dressed in mechanic's jump suit.  He hot-wired car, used wrench and broke gate latch, which was locked.  Gunned the car in reverse towards female neighbors that were attempting to block his exit.  5'7" Hispanic male).

Date of Theft: 7/28/2009
Reporting Agency and their case number: LASD Lakewood File # 609-13643-1326-071
Reporting Agency contact number: 562-866-9061

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Cruz <FCRUZ@nicb.org>
Sent: 07/27/2009 09:21 AM

FYI, 

I located this two vehicle in Mexico and are not stolen but I thought I send you the photos and maybe you have seen them somewhere as stolen. We have been having a rash of antique vehicles stolen and these ones meet the profile.  FYI

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
VIN/0F05M114246
COL/Yellow with Black Stripes
Hood Scoop

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
VIN/124379N700283
COL/Red with Whith Stripes

NICB
SA Frank N Cruz
Area 10 Foreign Operations
PO Box 89581 Tucson Arizona, 85741
Office---520-544-2771
CELL- 520-5442713
fcruz@nicb.org

Gary, please add the following vehicle to the Wsati site:

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
License plate:  Arizona 66VETE
VIN: 194376S117106
Color:  Milano Maroon
Interior:  Black
Engine:  427 w/4 speed tranny
Old style chrome Krager rims
Vehicle in show condition

Stolen 072009 between 2030 and 2056 hours out of Phoenix.  Phoenix Police Report #2009-91160193

Any information, please contact A. Jacobs #6995, Phoenix Police Department 602-262-7603

Detective Annette Jacobs #6995
Phoenix Police Department
Auto Theft Detail
620 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ  85003
602-262-7603

Dear Sir,

I have two vehicles that have been reported stolen to the DeKalb County Police Department.  The victim in my case is Mr. D. Wilmot. 

If anyone has any information I can been reached at the listed numbers.  Thank you for your help in this matter.  There seems to be a lot of activity with the old classic cars and if there is any information that would need my help, here in the Atlanta area, please left me know.

Det. D.T. Milligan
Auto Theft
DeKalb County Police
1960 West Exchange Place
Tucker, Ga.  30084

Phone: 770 724-7641
Fax:     770 724-7635
dtmilligan@co.dekalb.ga.us
 

-----Original Message-----
Subject: WSATI Stolen Classics
From: Don Wilmot <vintagemustang@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2009 2:34 pm

1965 Mustang Fastback 
VIN/5R09A178370 
Date of Theft: 071909 
Color is Teal with Black Interior
DeKalb County Police Case # 09-091743 / Contact # 770-724-7442

It was stolen in Decatur Ga.  I had owned the car since 1979.  It was currently set up for drag racing and had open headers and drag slicks when taken. Car was a 289 with 4 speed transmission.

*********

1968 Chevrolet Camaro
VIN/124378N413706
Date of Theft: 07/19/09
Color is Maroon with Black Interior
DeKalb County Police Case # 09-091745 / Contact # 770-724-7442

It was a 454 4 speed trans, after market add on air. The console and front seats were removed for a carpet replacement. Everything about the car was new including engine, trans and shifter, drive shaft, paint, interior wheels and tires. The front clip had been removed and powder coated along with all componants. It was a very nice car.  I don't have a picture of the Camaro.  Thanks for your help.  Don 
Don Wilmot
404-314-5185

-----Original Message-----
From: LRT - Socal *Logo Resource Team* <lrtsocal@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:50:28 PM
Subject: WSATI Stolen Classics

Here is the info about my truck (thanks in advance for any help you provide)

1951 Chevy Truck (3100)
VIN: JAA741656
LIC: G72013 CA
Vehicle Color: Dark Blue
Where Stolen: Arleta, CA 91331
Date of Theft:  July 19th, 2009
Reporting Agency/Case Number: Mission Hills LAPD case# 091918734
Reporting Agency contact number 818-838-9800
Further description of the vehicle 
Unique identifiers: 
Crager rims
Late model (70s) straight 6 motor (engine mounts from chevy nova) with manual 3 speed on the floor

Suspicion that truck is in the 818 (east valley) or 562 area

Bryan Olson
8953 De Soto Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
818-882-4LRT
www.mylrt.com

-----Original Message-----
From: "Ramirez, Cesar" <C2Ramire@lasd.org>
Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 11:07:06 AM
Subject: WSATI Stolen Classics

Gary, Happy Holidays.

Update on the WSATI classic stolen vehicle list.  Another recovered vehicle from our list.

The 1964, Chevy, Impala, vin 41447U142242 stolen on 7-2-09 in Long Beach has been recovered.  The suspect VIN switched and repainted the stolen Impala gold, then Advertised it for sale on Craigslist.com
On 12-17-09 the victim responded to the ad, the suspect lived in the Carson area.  TRAP responded, the victim identified his Impala and the suspect (seller) was arrested. 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Darlene Wigmore <Darlene.Wigmore@longbeach.gov>
Date: Wed, July 15, 2009 9:40 am
Subject: 1964 Chevy Impala

Gary, Here's another classic stolen from Long Beach. 
Thanks,

Darlene Wigmore
Auto Theft Detail Detective
Long Beach Police Department
562) 570-7392 Fax 562) 570-7361
 

VIN/41447U142242 (CHP Blue Vin Tag)
LIC/RMP64 CA
COLOR/Tan
Where Stolen: 7890 Spring St, Long Beach CA
Date of Theft: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Reporting Agency Case Number: Long Beach PD DR # 090048749
Reporting Agency Contact Number: Det D. Wigmore 562) 570-7392 / 562) 570-7362

This message is for Gary Labb.  I'm Detective Yul Long with LBPD.  I just spoke to Cesar Ramirez regarding a classic car that was stolen in our city (Long Beach).  He suggested that I contact you. 

1966 Ford Mustang 2-Door
VIN/6R07T152149
LIC/3VZM963 CA
COLOR/Dark Blue
Additional Description: White Wall Tires, and a Light Blue Vinyl Interior. 

The Mustang was stolen in Long Beach on 06-28-09 from a "Trader Joe's" parking lot.  The case number is DR # 090047733.

The owner said she had the Mustang for 30 years.  It was the first car that she ever owned and she has had a lot of work done to it over the years.

You can reach me at my work phone (562) 570-7466.

Gary, Can you put this on the classic car postings? Thank you Sir 

1962 Chevrolet Impala
VIN/21847L17495
LIC/6GJA955 CA
COLOR/Gold
Where Stolen: 17000 Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower CA (George Chevrolet)
Date of Theft: June 26, 2009 0930-1130 hours
Reporting Agency Case Number: LASD DR # 609-15849-1334-091
Contact Person/Number: Jose Valencia - (310) 874-2176

Webmaster,

Please post the attached flyer to the stolen classics car page. The vehicle was stolen from a residence in Camarillo, CA. All of the details are included in the flyer.  If you have any questions, please contact me at 805-388-5107. Thank you for your assistance.

Cheryl -

Cheryl McCulloch, C.C.I.A.
Crime Analyst II
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Camarillo PD
3701 E. Las Posas Road
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805)388-5107/(805)383-4822 Fax

Camarillo Police Detectives are looking for the above-pictured vehicle. The vehicle was stolen from the locked garage of the victim’s Camarillo residence between 6-21-09 and 6-22-09.  If the vehicle is located, please contact Detective Clifton at 805-388-5120 or 805-947-8314.

1955 Chevrolet BelAir 2 Door Hardtop
VIN/C55S171405
LIC/6EFH376
DOT/062309
COLOR/Blue and White
Camarillo Police RB # 09-15380

-----Original Message-----
From: James Stoa <26172@lapd.lacity.org>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 11:52:15 AM
Subject: Stolen Classics

The photo is not the actual vehicle, but similar.

1964 Chevy Impala
California License 6DSG931, last registered February 2010
VIN/41467T189119
Vehicle color was blue
Stolen from: 7900 Block South Normandie Av in Los Angeles
Date of Theft: 06-09-2009 1900 hours
LAPD 77th Division - Case # 091218157 - 213-485-6991

Victim parked vehicle at above residence.  When Victim returned, vehicle was gone and no one had permission to take the vehicle.

Gary,

Please post this on the stolen classic car section of the website.

Thanks, Lou Koven

1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
VIN/VC56L090785
LIC/6HHX537 CA
COLOR/Red and White
DOT/060709

San Bernardino Co SD Fontana Case # 030902835

During the month of June 2009, a residential burglary occurred in the Inland Empire. A convertible 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was stolen from an attached garage by unknown suspects. Any information on this vehicle is being sought, contact information is listed below.

-----Original Message-----
From: James Stoa <26172@lapd.lacity.org>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 11:52:15 AM
Subject: Stolen Classics

No photo available

1964 Ford Falcon
California License 5GOR046, last registered May 2009
VIN/4R01U173294
Vehicle color was Gold
Stolen from: 9400 Block of South Hobart Bl in Los Angeles
Date of Theft:  06-04-2009 1230 hours
LAPD 77th Division - Case # 091217725 - 213-485-6991

Victim parked vehicle at above residence.  When Victim returned, vehicle was gone and no one had permission to take the vehicle.

This vehicle was stolen out of San Diego County and the owner put this flyer together.  The owner received a tip that the trailer may be in Redding, CA but no specific area. 

1946 Benroy Camper Trailer 
LIC/BENROY
VIN/00735
COLOR/Silver
"BENROY" also engraved in bumper
San Diego SD Case # 09039653
DOT/053109

Happy Hunting.

Detective Joe Sherman
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Lemon Grove Station
3240 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Phone: 619-337-2015

Owner can be reached at 619-840-1720

Here's another one to add to the Classic Car Thefts list. 

1947 Chevy Fleetline 2 door
VIN/21EKE20703
License/No plates
Vehicle Color/Black
Where Stolen: Cal Bumper Sales Inc @1565 W. Anaheim St, Long Beach CA
Date of Theft: Monday May 25, 2009 at 0705 hours on a blue flatbed tow truck
Unique identifiers: Original deluxe radio, Back windshield wiper, Interior Mohair fabric seats w/pin striping and a rip on front seat on driver’s side, Front driver’s side fender has black primer from repairs,
Splash pan missing fog lamps (will have holes from removal) 
Long Beach PD DR # 09003849 - Det D. Wigmore 562) 570-7392/562) 570-7362

Darlene Wigmore
Auto Theft Detail Detective
Long Beach Police Department
562) 570-7392 Fax 562) 570-7361

Please add this 1965 Chevy Chevelle to your list of stolen Classics; picture attached

1965 Chevrolet Mailbu SS Chevelle
License Plate: Arizona 943TLB 
VIN: 136375K136067
Color:  Baby Blue
Interior:  Baby Blue
Engine:  350 Cubic Inch w/300 Horsepower w/chrome Tune Port Injection
15” chrome rims
Vehicle in excellent condition
Stolen between 052309 and 052409 out of Phoenix. 
Phoenix Police report #2009-90846248

Any information, please contact Detective A. Jacobs #6995, Phoenix Police Department; 602-262-7603

Detective Annette Jacobs #6995
Phoenix Police Department
Auto Theft Detail
620 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ  85003
602-262-7603

-----Original Message-----
Subject: FW: Stolen Vehicle
From: "Greenwood, Rick" <Rgreen@riversideca.gov>
Date: Tue, June 16, 2009 11:20 am

Gary

Could you put this on the classic car site

Thanks, Rick

Rick Greenwood
Riverside Police Department
Economic Crimes Unit
Phone:  951-353-7115
Fax:      951-353-7101

1956 Buick Century 4 Door
VIN/6C4022202
LIC/6FEV532 CA
DOT/052109
COLOR/Red and White

During the month of April 2009, an automotive shop on Main Street in Riverside closed down.  Unfortunately the owner took several customer vehicles with him to parts unknown.  I was able to get one car returned which someone dropped off at the car stereo shop at 5 points (La Sierra and Hole).  The shop owner made statements to the victim he was opening a new business somewhere near Tyler Street.  It’s possible the car may be at one of the small lots around 5 points.

Investigation revealed that both cars were last seen Friday evening, April 24th, 2009 at approximately 1900 hours being loaded by two men into a large carry-all truck on the corner of Monrovia and 18th in Costa Mesa. The truck was seen shortly after on eastbound 19th street heading toward the northbound 55 freeway. The truck was described to be white, in excellent condition, with unknown CA license plate information. It had a partial name of "Riverside" on the side of the transportation trailer. There were two men seen, one African American man, possibly in his 50s, about 160 lbs, with a ball cap and a goatee. This man was the driver of the vehicle. The other man was described to be Caucasian, grey hair, 6 foot tall with a slender build in his 60s.  If you have any information, please contact Detective Mitch Phillips at (714) 754-5379.  Both vehicle are described as a 1955 Red over White Matador Chevy Bel Air Convertible CA. license #8A7134 VIN #VC55F193257. The 1957 Turquoise Chevy Bel Air Convertible  Ca. license 57TPLS VIN #VC57B176055.  Both classic cars were taken from the area of Monrovia Street and 18th street in the City of Costa Mesa, CA. The incident occurred between Friday April 24th and April 25th, 2009 between 1900 - 0600 hours.

We are seeking any information and assistance regarding the theft and whereabouts of both vehicles, which  were taken simultaneously from the same location. I have pursued several investigative leads across the United Sates  with negative results. Both vehicles are very distinct and can be positively identified. I'm requesting fellow classic car enthusiasts to please be cognizant at various classic car shows across the United States in hopes of locating both vehicles. If you have any information that can help with the assist and recovery, please contact me using the information below. Your identity can remain anonymous. Please refer all informational assistance to Costa Mesa PD Case DR # 09-6878 and DR # 09-6879. T hanks for your help and assistance.

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/stolen/2009/leedal042709/

VEHICLE #1

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
LIC/California Black plate #8A7134 
VIN/VC55F193257
Color/Matador Red and White. White Top
Interior-Stock red and white interior.
Engine is GM Crate 350 with Turbo 350 transmission.  Wheels/Tires are Wire wheels with whitewalls. Stock brakes.
Costa Mesa PD DR # 09-6878

VEHICLE #2

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
LIC/California Plate #57TPLS 
VIN/VC57B176055
Color/Turquoise
Interior- Stock blue and white interior
Engine is GM ZZ4 with 700R Transmission.  Engine Compartment had everything hidden. Power brakes hidden below floorboard.  Wheels-15" American Torque Thrust Wheels.  Disc brakes all around.  Dakota Digital Gauges.  Hidden Classic Autosounds stereo.
Costa Mesa PD DR # 09-6879

Detective Mitchell G. Phillips
Costa Mesa P.D.
99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA 92628
Work: (714) 754-5379
FAX: (714) 754-4881
email: mphillips@ci.costa-mesa.ca.us

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 
VIN/166375R218861
LIC/373EDO (OK)
COLOR/White
Date of Theft: 3-30-09

White with red interior. Restored to like new condition. Owner Forest Ratcliff Cell # 817-726-0888.  or call Fort Worth, Tx. 817-392-8660.
Fort Worth (TX) PD - Case # 090034215 - (817) 253-4254
 
 

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Stolen Mercedes 280sl
From: Adrienne Gits <adriennegits@mac.com>
Date: Sat, March 21, 2009 4:30 pm

1969 Mercedes 280SL 
VIN/12011672
LIC/368VXH (CA)
DOT/031909
COLOR/Ivory

Car was in mint condition with dark tan interior.  All original parts.  Automatic Transmission.
There was a blue Kona sticker on the driver's side front windshield.

Stolen from 4200 Block of Redwood Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA on March 19th at 6:30 pm.

The car was stolen by 2 men who drove up in a maroon Chevy Geo.  This is an unusual color for a Geo and was probably a custom paint job.  The entire thing was recorded on a security camera.

Thank you for your help, we are praying we find it.

Sincerely, Jon Rahman

The photo is not the actual vehicle, but similar.

1972 Chevy Nova
California License 4THJ395, last registered January 2009
VIN/1x27D2L106328
Vehicle color was black
Stolen from: 1100 Block of West Gage Av. in Los Angeles
Date of Theft: 3-13-2009 1630 hours
LAPD 77th Division - Case # 091210377 - 213-485-6991

Victim parked vehicle at above residence in back yard.  Victim’s friend called and asked if he had taken his vehicle back home.  Victim advised that he had not seen the vehicle since he had dropped it off on 3-1-09.  Unknown Suspect(s) had taken Victim’s vehicle. 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Northam, Patrick C." <PCNortha@lasd.org>
To: Gary Labb
Cc: "Corral, Jess" <JCorral@lasd.org>; "Molina, George" <GMolina@lasd.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:56:33 AM
Subject: Detectives slam brakes on shop

Hi Gary:

Could you please add this newspaper article on the Chop Shop Arrests on the WSATI Web Site.  I have attached the link to the Signal Newspaper in Santa Clarita.

This is the case that started with the recovery of the 1956 Chevy Convertible that is listed on your web site.

http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/15073/

Thanks

Pat Northam,
Crime Analyst, TRAP
 

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Recovered 1956 Bel-Air.
From: "Ramirez, Cesar" <C2Ramire@lasd.org>
Date: Tue, June 16, 2009 7:52 am

Another car on the Stolen Classic Car web-site was recovered - the 1956, Chevy Bel-Air, convertible, vin-VC56L010629. Stolen on Feb 27, 2009.  This vehicle was involved in a Classic Car theft ring, connected to a restoration shop in Santa Clarita, California.  3 stolen trailers and this 56 Bel-Air (chopped up) were recovered directly connected to the restoration shop.  This case developed from a 2805vc inspection, the investigation is on-going.  TRAP Detective G. Molina, West Team (818) 830-6977

Cesar Ramirez
 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Manning, Robert A." <ramannin@lasd.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 9:12:39 AM
Subject: Stolen 1956 Classic Car

Can you add this to the Classic Car site.  Thank you sir.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Primm <rob@r2designinternational.com>

1956 Chevrolet Convertible
VIN/VC56L010629
LIC/56SOFTY
DOT/022709
COLOR/Red and White
LASD Santa Clarita - Case # 09-03712-06 - (818) 984-0630

This 1956 Chevy Convertible was stolen from the parking lot of the Claim Jumper Restaurant in Valencia on Friday, February 27th. 

This car is identifiable in many ways: Custom built 383 stroker motor by Speed O Motive. Dart aluminum heads, Edelbrock Air Gap intake with a Demon Carb. Full MSD 6Al System. Billet Specialties serpentine system with remote PS reservoir. Griffen polished radiator. 700R4 transmission with a Billet Works Sheet Metal 9” rear end. 

Dropped spindles with rack and pinion steering on the front end. 17x8 and 17x9” polished American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels mounted with BFG G Force tires. 4 wheel Aero Space Slotted Disc Brakes.

Custom gauge cluster, I Didit chrome column and stainless dash insert. Custom stereo system with 6 speakers and a 12” woofer mounted in the trunk. Optima Red Top Battery mounted in the trunk on a custom Billet housing.

I appreciate any help I can get in finding my car.

Thank you, Rob Primm
661-254-8753