STOLEN: 1998 C34 Stagea (S2) - Black

[djhutchie]

STOLEN: 1998 C34 Stagea (S2) - Black

This car is very dear to me and was stolen last night 09/02/2017 from South Road in Hampton East.

If you see it can you either report it to the cops or contact me directly on 0477 355 000

Reg ZXM-440

Thanks

 

 

[PranK]

I'll share this across social channels.

 

I'm so sorry!

[acsplit]

Just shared on SAU VIC too!

Let's hope it's found.

[djhutchie]

You guys are amazing!

[djhutchie]

I have already done FB's stolen imports

[acsplit]

The quicker the word gets out, the high chance on it being found unmolested.

[Trex]

Linked to the stagea and enthusiasts fb page.

[ausdrift]

Sucks to hear, hope you get it back

[djhutchie]

UPDATE: I just spoke to the police, apparently it has been found in North Melboune with a busted ignition barrel and no other information. I'm guessing it was found by a parking inspector or a curious local. Will update when the inspector gets back to me and releases the car.

Thanks again for your help all. I'm very glad at the prospect of having it hack.

[PranK]

Great news! I'm hoping that it is only minimal damage! 

[ausdrift]

Good (enough) news!

[djhutchie]

Will report back with the damage for the curious

Edited March 13, 2017 by djhutchie

[Cowboy1600]

Fingers crossed! 

[djhutchie]

Okay, it's finally home and some notable things to report are

• missing ignition barrel made it shockingly obvious how easy older cars are to steal
• things missing were a car charger, cheapo set of sockets and a vape (good quality stereo was left wtf)
• it was obvious they went through every nook and cranny of storage space, even inside the spare tire tools
• they removed the air filter panel which was in the boot
• oil fine
• coolant fine
• tires fine
• 1/4 tank of petrol left
• flat battery
• melted positive battery terminal
• when jump started starter motor just clicks and battery terminal starts smoking
• can push the car around in 5th and engine still turns over

so i think the next step is to find a column key lock set thing and call an auto elec to figure out what has gone wrong with the starter circuit

unless anyone has any ideas?

[Leroy Peterson]

was the car insured? 3rd party?

[djhutchie]

Nah, i took it off comprehensive and must have done fire and theft at the same time, so it was only third party property. Totally my bad