Some time between 2/18/09 and 2/19/09 there was a burglary / auto theft in the unincorporated area of Riverside known as Woodcrest.  The custom 1956 Ford truck pictured below was stolen during the incident. The truck is valued at over $100,000.  Other items taken from the residence include an Acer laptop and a LG 32" flat screen TV.  The truck's license plates were behind the seat at the time of the theft.
1956 Ford F100 Pickup
VIN/F10D6L14567
LIC/7T14597
DOT/022609
COLOR/Red
Riverside County Sheriffs Perris Station Case # PC09050015
If this truck is recovered, hold for prints and contact Investigator Gilbert at Perris Station at 951-840-8945

No photo available

1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
California License 1PXJ751, last registered November 1988
VIN/342671M101918
Vehicle color was Green
Stolen from: 7900 South Wadsworth Av in Los Angeles
Date of Theft: 01-24-2009 1500 hours
LAPD 77th Division - Case # 091206133 - 213-485-6991

Victim parked and locked his vehicle at above residence in his friends garage on 1-20-09 at 1500 hours.  When Victim returned on 1-24-09 at 1200 hours, the vehicle was gone and no one had permission to take the vehicle.

Reference you Email:

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
VIN/166375R211254
License/263TJB (NV)
Vehicle Color: Orange/Gold
Where Stolen: 212 W. Utah Ave, Las Vegas
Date of Theft: 12/18/08
Reporting Agency and their case number: Las Vegas Metro PD - 081218-0887
Reporting Agency contact number: Det. Jon David - (702) 828-3040
Further description of the vehicle:
Unique identifiers: Impala logo airbrushed into paint

Anything else please let me know,

Detective J. David
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
VIPER Investigations Task Force
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Victor White 
Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 8:54:42 PM
Subject: Stolen vehicle

My name is Victor White and I am from Las Vegas NV. On chrismas day of 08 my 1965 chevy impala ss was stolen out of a body shop where it was getting work done in las vegas. It was fully custom with color changing paint orange/gold with the impala logo airbrushed into the paint. It had nevada plates at the time of the theft and chrome rims. I am offering a huge reward for the recovery of this vehicle, It has a lot of family history with me and I would like it back.  any information contact me personally 

victor 702-406-0501

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Thompson <Larry.Thompson@tucsonaz.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:27 AM
Subject: Stolen 65 Chevy PU

-----Original Message-----
From: "Scott McCaw" <smccaw1960@cox.net> 
Date: 11/18/2008 6:01 PM

Good evening, Officer Thompson.  I  was the victim of a burglary here in Tucson last week.  In the process, the perpetrators stole my 1965 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton pick up.  This truck was originally purchased by my father in 1965 and due to his recent passing, the truck was left to me.  I would like to request your services, please, in placing the attached pictures of the truck in your officers briefing paperwork, if you would.

As you can imagine, being the 2nd owner of a 1965 vehicle, it has great sentiment and I would like to put as many eyes out there on the streets as possible to recover my father's truck.

I would like to thank you in advance for your efforts and assistance on recovering my cherished pickup.

Thank you, Scott McCaw

1965 Chevrolet C-10 1/2 Ton Pickup
VIN/C1545Z120978
LIC/Historic Vehicle License Plates KGY9
DOT/111208
COLOR/Maroon with White Top; White Stripe between the body chrome on the bed.
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION: Chrome front bumper and grill
Tuscon (AZ) PD Case # 0811120123 - Contact (520) 791-4462

-----Original Message-----
From: spider <spiderwerks@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:30:46 AM
Subject: WSATI Stolen Classics - Car Found

this car along with 12 others was found by police. thanks for posting it.
 

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Stolen Speedster Replica - Los Angeles
From: <bittenbythespider@mac.com>
Date: Mon, November 10, 2008 7:19 pm

Gary,

Below is information regarding my car that was stolen last week in a beautiful neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills.

All the best.

Ron Entwistle
818.939.5152

1957 Porsche 356a Speedster Replica (Vintage Speedster)
VIN: 118744503
License: 5POC607
Vehicle Color: Sky Blue
Where Stolen: Vine St, at Ivarene Ave, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Date of Theft: 11/04/08
Reporting Agency and their case number: LAPD Hollywood - File # 080630769
Reporting Agency contact number: (213) 485-4302
Further description of the vehicle: Registration reads - 1968 VW Beattle
Unique identifiers: Tan top, Off White leatherette (looking worn), Tan carpets, flared fenders, 5 point deep dish 70's style mag wheels with wide lo profile tires, Nardi steering wheel, Aluminum racing pedals, small Porsche badge on hood, chromed "Carrera" script on rear,  AM/FM/CD

Hi Gary,

Although this car may not fit the strict definition of a classic, it could lead to some of the other true classics that are on your list. These cars are highly sought after, Jay Leno and Sean Penn own one (both stolen and recovered).  It was the fastest accelerating production car of the 80's, 13.9 seconds in the quarter mile.

Here is the information on my car for your consideration.

Year, Make, Model: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type
VIN: 1G4GJ1172HP430267
License: 2GTG896
Vehicle Color: Dark blue
Where Stolen: Reseda, CA.
Date of Theft: 10/19/08
Reporting Agency and their Case Number
LAPD West Valley / 08-10-31065
Reporting Agency Contact Number:  818-374-7756
Further Description of the Vehicle:  Torque Thrust 2 rims, Turbo Charger
Unique Identifiers: It had one my "Kilduff Shifters" in it.

Thanks, Brian Kilduff

My truck was stolen from my house in Littleton, Colorado on Friday Sept 19th between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The description is as follows:

1969 Chevy Long Bed Pickup
LIC/SUPRMN1 Colorado collector series
VIN/CS149J850564
COL/Red 

402 big block engine

• Aluminum embossed valve covers 
• Chevy air cleaner 
• Edlebrock polished carb with a inline fuel pressure gauge
• Custom stainless steel flex fan 
• Custom made fan shroud out of aluminum
• Power steering reservoir sits on top of alternator drivers side

Interior: 

• Black velour with Chevy logo floor mats
• Black dash mat 
• Power amp under the seat, twin speakers in dash on top, kick panel speakers 
• Sun tachometer
• Red bulbs in interior, as well as dash - 
• Light knob falls off switch 
• Magnetic flames that stick to glove box and where the radio mounts
• Wood steering wheel

Has a custom fit ARE hard cover on the rear - gray carpet in the bed with 2 box speakers one on each side.

Thanks for the help, Dan Tocci Jr.
Cell: 720-937-6211
Work: 303-342-3852

• Wheels: red wheels (no hubcaps); 1" whitewall 14" tires
• Engine: 283 small block, 4.6l, original rebuilt engine (orange/ chrome)
•             Edelbrock carburetor, valve covers, & intake
• Front windshield has a crack down the center (top to bottom)
• back windshield has a "lucky 13" cat sticker

Dear guys,

I found your website and I hope you will place this.  I bought an original 1956 Porsche 356A T1 Speedster. It was picked up in Sonoma/Santa Rosa CA on 9/11.  Since then the car is missing.

Year, Make, Model: 1956 Porsche 356A  T1 Speedster
VIN/82610
License/ 6DBN906 
Vehicle Color: White, Black interior, Black softtop
Where Stolen: Sonoma Santa Rosa CA
DOT/091108

Contact Information
Investigator Jim Thomsen
Sonoma County Auto Theft Task Force/California Highway Patrol
707-975-0015

Car is in excellent condition. Extra engine was delivered to it.  It also is missing.  Matching numbers, all body parts have the numbers in them. Matching transmission.

• White with light blue and turquoise interior.
• Automatic Transmission
• Hardtop convertible
• Some of the windows show cracks (this is also known as "crazed glass")

It was at my mechanics being repaired and was stolen from in front of his shop between 7.00 and 8.30 am July 24th at 921 Ruberta Street in West Glendale.

If you happen to see it or have any information, please call me at 818-429-1024 or email strangtree@earthlink.net.  I am offering a $500 reward to anyone who provides info directly leading to the recovery of our car.

Hello Gary,

Here is a photo of the current registration showing I am the owner of the 1957 Chevrolet.  This is the information I would like to have changed on your website.

Please change the information to read:

My car was left in the care of my cousin's husband Gordon. He took the car to the muffler shop and stopped at Sears on the way home. It was gone when he came out. I have had this car over 20 years and hoping it is recovered. If you have any information call Gary at Cell (561) 722-0133 Home (561) 586-2342 or email:  garycoronado@hotmail.com 

All other information should remain the same on the website.

Thank you for your patience and help.

Sincerely, Gary Coronado
 

-----Original Message-----
From: lwz55@juno.com
To: info@laccc.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:06 PM
Subject: Stolen Car Alert!

1957 Chevy Belair sport coupe
California black plate number PLL062.
VIN/VC57L197166
Matador red with black interior.
Stolen 7/8/08 between 2:30 and 3:30 pm from Westminster Mall in Westminster California.
Westminster Police Department - File # 08-06243 - (714) 898-3315

• Lowered in front with Super Bell disc brakes.
• American Torque Thrust wheels with Kelly tires.
• Has original power pack 283 with powerglide.
• Rocker molding missing on left side.
• New dual exhaust system installed the day it was stolen.
• Original wheels and hubcaps in the trunk.

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Recovered 1968 Camaro.
From: "Ramirez, Cesar" <C2Ramire@lasd.org>
Date: Tue, June 16, 2009 7:20 am

Gary, I have most excellent news.  We have recovered our first stolen classic car that was seen on WSATI's stolen classic cars web site.  The black, 1968, Camaro, SS/RS stolen on June 17, 2008, in West Hollywood area.   Someone saw the Camaro on WSATI web site, called the victim and told him he saw his car in Lennox area.  On 6-11-09, Lennox - Los Angeles Sheriff Deputies responded found the car, they contacted TRAP.  Detective Brian Yori responded and identified it as a VIN switch.  The victim identified it as his stolen though unique points of identification.  I have pictures of it when recovered - if you're interested. 

Cesar Ramirez
 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Ramirez, Cesar" <C2Ramire@lasd.org>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:37:25 PM
Subject: Info on another classic stolen 1968 Chevy Camaro

Gary,  I hope all is well.

The victim lives in Corona.  The vehicle was stolen in Los Angeles.  The picture sent to me was in flyer form and I don't know if it will work, I hope you can work your magic and post it.  Cesar.

Stolen in West Hollywood, off La Brea and 3rd, on the morning of 6/17/08.

License: WYC709 (yellow on black plate, no front plate)
VIN: 124378L338823
Color: Black with purple "ghost stripes"

• Black/Gray leather interior
• RS (Rally Sport) Grill
• SS (Super Sport) Hood
• American Racing Hopster 2-piece polished wheels (17s in front, 18s in rear)
• Gas cap says 350SS
• Dakota digital gauges
• Sony MEX-1HD stereo

-----Original Message-----
From: "Bell, Tim J." <tjbell@lasd.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 3:00:15 PM
Subject: Recovered 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible

Gary, hope all is well.   This is Tim Bell with LASD TRAP - West Team.  On June 3rd, LAPD Devonshire Division narcotics unit discovered a 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible inside the garage of the suspect's residence.   The vehicle has obviously been VIN switched. 

The suspect has no paperwork on the car at all but claims she bought the car from a friend for thirty thousand dollars.  Yeah right…..!  We believe the vehicle is related to the "Jerry Thompson" case involving classic stolens.

Anyway, can you post the vehicle photos on your website in case someone recognizes it.  Maybe we can find out the true owner.  Nice vehicle.  Tim
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Annette Jacobs <annette.jacobs@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 2:08:50 PM
Subject: FW: Photo

Gary

The victim's vehicle is described as:

1958 Chevy Impala, 2 door, turquoise green/teal with a white hard top
VIN/F58L180119 
DOT/052608

The victim says vehicle was in showroom condition.  Estimated value is 60k

Distinguishing items if car is already VIN switched:

• Vehicle has original 283 engine
• Vehicle has factory air which is not standard for that year
• Interior is vinyl green with sitting portion containing gray, light green, and dark green large stripes
• Everything else on vehicle is standard and original

Please call me if I can provide you with anything else.  Thanks.  Annette

Hi Gary.  I finally got some time to post this information with you.  The flier I have attached has most of the info, but I got some more details from the victim that is not in the flyer.  Also can you post a $20,000 reward from the owner.  Here are some distinguishing items that should help identify the car if it is already VIN switched:

• Vehicle has original 283 engine in it.
• Paint job was only in stage 1.
• It has red interior
• Chevy hood emblem belongs to a V6 rather than a V8
• Rings around taillight assembly is heavily pitted from wear and tear
• Convertible does not have a motor, must be opened manually
• Driver and passenger door does not have red reflector on inside panel
• The antenna hole is in front with no antenna, antenna hole should be in back but owner changed it.
• Speaker grill located in middle of back seat is missing the Impala emblem

On 3/26/08 unknown suspects break into One Stop Auto Repair located at 4928 Florence Avenue and steal a 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.  This vehicle is completely restored and valued at $120,000.00. 

1958 Black Chevrolet Impala Convertible
VIN/F58F172628
DOT/March 26, 2008

Gary, hope all is well.  I got an e-mail from another victim.  This is a matching number 396 SS chevelle.  It looks beaten but it is worthy of being posted because it is a matching number, big block, Super Sport - that makes the car unique and worth keeping together.  I asked the victim “Johnny O” for pictures – he sent me a flyer.  Can you work with it or should I have him e-mail photos only?  Cesar. 

1968 SS Chevelle SS 396
Stolen from driveway on Deercreek near Orange Terrace Park in Riverside, CA
Last seen 3/14/08 mid-day, leaving on a red flatbed tow truck

• 396 CID L-78 375 HP Big Block, Holley (DFDP) 
• 4 Speed, Red Scatter Shield, “V” Gate Shifter 
• 12 Bolt Posi Rear End, Yellow Ladder Bars
• “RAT” Hand Painted On Differential Cover
• Aluminum Firewall
• Color: Faded Green And Rust, Ex Vinyl Roof, Black R/F Fender
• Interior: Black Bucket Seats, Malloy Tach
• Suspension: Yellow Powder Coated Arms, Springs, Sway Bars, Ladder Bars
• 15” X 10” Centerline / 15” X 8” Rally Wheel
• Steering: White Powder Coated Parts
• Brakes: Red 3” Drums

Gary fyi

1965 Chevrolet El Camino

Stolen 3/14/08 from Carrow's Restaurant in Chatsworth

CA License Plate:  2L97454 
VIN#:  133805Z120832

• Artesian Turquoise
• Recently repainted engine compartment
• QMP built 350 small block
• 671 The Blower Shop Blower
• Dual Demon Carburetor
• California Performance Transmission 200R4
• 15” Rally Rims 

My Car was stolen at the Great Indoors parking lot on Sunday, March 9th, between 4:15 and 4:45, at the Empire Shopping Mall in Burbank CA. My car was a 1955 210, painted tan and white.  It had a 502/550 HP.  400 tranny, small hubcaps and beauty rims. The front name plate read "1955 Sleeping Thunder." 

Very stock looking and sedate in appearance. Cloth interior,  antique Auto Meter gauges and tack.  Three inch exhaust all the way out, two seat belts in front, none in the rear seat. Electronic ignition so the battery is in the trunk next to the spare tire.

The drivers side mat has a Chevy bow tie sewn into it.  That is about it.  Your thoughtfulness in helping me is very much appreciated.  The fact of the matter is that this car and others are out of the country in a matter of hours or cut up and sold off. It is a shame.  Again, thanks for the help.

VIN: 855L027670

Hi, my name is Julio Diaz and my 1967 Chevy Camaro convertible was stolen by Jerry Thompson and I would like to post it on your site.  My license plates were found in his possession (on 4/4/08) but my car is still missing. 

1967 Camaro convertible, SS350 badging, red exterior with black bumble bee stripes up front and blacked out tail light panel, cowl induction hood, red standard interior with a 68-69 black console with round aftermarket gauges, new black top, crack running almost straight down the middle of the windshield, dent on right fender California personalized black license plate read 67RAGTO with a 1967 year tab on it, front plate was custom made only had a red JD on it.  15" rally wheels with BF Goodrich 215/60/r15 in front and 245/60/r15 in rear with raised white letters. Headlights were aftermarket projector lights.  350 engine, Muncie 4-speed transmission with a Hurst shifter.  A good give away for those Camaro experts is the incorrect bumble bee stripes as shown in the picture.  Stolen from the vicinity of Sherman Way and the 170 Freeway in North Hollywood, CA.

VIN/123677N224559
DOT/February 25, 2008
LAPD Stolen File # 081507883

Thank you for your help.  Contact Julio Diaz 323-637-8797 / email ladot51@aol.com

Gary can you send this out. 

Stolen Vehicle,  1957 Chevy Nomad Blue with a White top,  License #2NDTYME,  stolen from McMillen's body Shop in the City of Bellflower.  Location was broken into and the vehicle was stolen from inside the garage area.  If anyone has any information please call me. 

Det. Rob Manning,  LASD / TRAP
Cell  562-755-6443

VIN: VC57L112165
LIC/2NDTYME
LASD Cerritos File #608-04616-1335-091

Click Here for newspaper article about this theft (4/6/08).

Hello,

Can you add a picture of my stolen 1971 chevy truck. I found this site after reading the article from the daily news. The truck sounds so much like mine that I thought maybe someone out there had seen it. 

The truck was stolen on the 9th of Jan in Van Nuys CA. It is a yellow and white 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Short Bed. It has a new 350 engine with turbo 350 auto trans.  It recently had a frame off restore so the paint is good, everything else is new (bumpers, grill, trim and smoked glass), the interior is the Special Deluxe bench seat in black with door panels and headliner, it has a fact tilt wheel, power steering, power brakes and was a factory a/c cab. The truck also had a brand new set of Coys (20x8 in front and 20x10's gray finish with polish lip). 

VIN/CE141Z617530
LIC/CA 7J73355
LAPD - Van Nuys report # 08-0904545 

Contact: J. Parrish: 310-902-0698 azvetmn@yahoo.com or jerry.parrish@cachan.ang.af.mil

Hello, not sure where to send this info, but I'd sure like to get it posted on your site.  Thanks for doing what you do and trying to help us recover our babies.  Here's mine:

Registered owner: Rob Shanahan 310-701-4405
1956 Chevy Nomad
Black and white with black/white interior and bucket seats.
Disc brakes, 283 Corvette engine, 3 speed manual on the column.

LIC/CA 1956 yellow XEJ873
VIN/VC56S163572
DOT/Stolen New Year's Day in Venice. 
LAPD - Pacific file # 08-14-04090

RS
www.robshanahan.com

Hi Gary,

Please put out the word on this car which was stolen a little over a year ago, entered on NCIC.  Gary, here's the details on the car:

STOLEN: 1971 Ford, Custom 500, 429 'Cobra Jet,' Police Interceptor package, all numbers matching car; four (4) door sedan, color: medium blue metallic (Ford color code '3-D'), interior: new, black,  missing rear pkg. shelf, and, has a new A/S stainless steel 'whip' antenna mounted on top of the left rear quarter (1/4) panel.  This car was approximately 95% restored missing moldings, door panels, some grill pieces, etc, and, otherwise, this car is in excellent, including mechanical, condition, with all new Ford NOS, OEM parts, and, many other major new parts throughout the car

VIN/1N53P137808;  (the rare "P" in the VIN denotes the "police interceptor" package), customarily located on the left dash (windshield) and the driver's door tag.

LIC/Florida (passenger) license plate:  'A66' (partial) with a valid '07 decal

Note:  Keys are in the vehicle! ('Perp' took them from the hook that they had been hanging from in his locked garage/shop, in which he was the only person with the key to such garage/shed)

Stolen from: 624 Seaman Place, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32119, on or about 26 Oct 07, an NCIC 'file 1' (stolen car) broadcast message was entered on NCIC or about 27 Nov 07 by the Daytona Beach, Florida, Police Department, (386) 671-5200. Case # 070028540.

I hope I didn't leave out too many important details.  Please let me know, Gary, if there's anything else; any additional information, etc., that you may require of me, or, otherwise, if you may have any questions, concerns, or comments. 

Very truly yours,
William 'Bill' Parks

A guy in Long Beach was going to do some work on the car and left it parked in the alley behind his house.  The neighbor saw two guys pushing it up the alley but failed to tell the guy.  Needless to say the car was stolen.

1949 Ford "Shoebox," Blue 2 door sedan, VIN #98HA139779, reported stolen to Long Beach PD on 9/20/07, under their case number 070074785. 

Attached three photos are of a vehicle that looks similar to stolen car.  The car is dark blue with no plates. A new front clip was installed, as well as air bags in the rear of the car.  No engine. 

Contact Ryan at (949) 584-1896 / xchokeholdx@mac.com

Gary, 
Can you put this on the website? 
Lou 

Special Attention: All Auto Theft Investigators 

The below listed vehicle was stolen from the Arcadia area on 12/22/03. This is a distinctive vehicle and the victim is Thomas McKernan, the President/CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA). He and his company are big supporters of LE and auto theft prevention programs. Please notify all your personnel to keep an eye open for this vehicle, see photo attached.  Please pass this on to all interested parties. 
Thank you, 
Det. Lou Koven 
LAPD/CCD 
BAD CATS 
213-485-2507 

1956 Chevrolet BelAir 2 Door 
VIN/VC56L30925
LIC/56ZZ43O (CA) the license plate is 56ZZ43o not zero. 
COLOR/Purple and White
Flamework on hood, top and trunk is white
DOT/December 22, 2003
Arcadia Police Case# 03-07364

Note: This vehicle is no longer listed in CA SVS or NCIC as the record has been purged. The purged record is still listed in NICB records.

My 1960 356-B Porsche Roadster was stolen from my apartment located in the McKinley Park area of Sacramento, CA in March 1993.

VIN/86865 
LIC/3CUG762 Calif Sticker # V1373560
Date of Theft: 03/20/93
Sacramento City Police Report # 93-24134 

My car was painted with black laquer, all of the body work was done using lead and the original interior upolstery panels were out of the car and are still in my possession. The original paint color was a greenish blue and there are still places on the car that have small pieces of the original paint affixed. The bondo had been removed after having been sand blasted. There is also small pieces of sand inside the shaft where the clutch cable runs because the car was sandblasted before restoration in 1981.

Peter can be contacted at (916) 897-7771 or email jimmycrunchy@yahoo.com. 

Note: This vehicle is no longer listed in CA SVS or NCIC as the record has been purged. The purged record is still listed in NICB records.