You Won't Believe the Investigation Timeline!

[@elc7795]

I would do a FOIA request for the detectives phone records focusing specifically on any phone number associated to you or your shop.

[@matthouse8499]

Would definitely be a way to find out if he actually called Tom or not be great if Tom could get that information

[@whiskerbiscuit99]

All Tom has to do is call his phone provider and ask for his own call records for that day

[@cbradley4466]

Any member of the public can request a FOIA request. Heck, I might make one to this seemingly incompetent department. First I'm going to ask for the wages of all in the department.

[@tylerangelos3603]

​@cbradley4466 "I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK" Keep them accountable for there negligence.

[@gregshadoan4049]

another 3.fidy LOL

[@dannissen8266]

Yeah, the fact that the police dept that got your initial filing of a stolen vehicle didn’t actually follow through on contacting you is absolutely BS

[@BrokenanklesFPV]

not entirely shocking tho to be the honest

[@Hanzyscure]

Water ferd pea dee horribly understaffed with all the carjacking, home invasions, rape, murder cases and stolen cars on a daily basis. The poor de tech tivs are overwhelmed and overworked trying to reduce expenses. Such as excessive phone calls to victims of a crime.

[@rapidtransit8373]

How does anyone know that it wasn't done on purpose not to notify Tom. Maybe the cops bother in law just started a lawn service and all he need was a truck. Seems shady to me not to notify in person if they said they called. They need to make it right. If they don't help you try the District Attorney's office

[@BrokenanklesFPV]

but not shocking

[@Hanzyscure]

Their face book review section is broken or been taken down.

[@brians48now]

The mere fact that the "buyer" didn't drop off your packages that were still in the truck says he's a shady guy at minimum. So the buyer is shady, the detective is shady and the tow company is shady.

[@Cent51]

It not the buyers job to sort that stuff out, the truck was sold at a "legal" auction, he was told what he was told and sold and bought it as is, fair and sqaure.. Also the truck stood at the yard for 2months.. The buyer owes no one anything.. It all the police guilt on this one..

[@bobroberts2371]

At 19:07 in the vid " We Got Our Truck Back and Then The Cops Took It!! " on the channel " Tom Bailey " . the guy that bought the truck ( and his dad ) tracked Tom down and contacted him. If there was really this big conspiracy between the police, tow company and the buyer, just why would he contact Tom just to say " Sucks to be you and you can't do anything Naaa Na Na nan aaa ! . " ?

[@Cent51]

@@bobroberts2371 watch the old vids you waste of doos poes.

[@Cent51]

@@bobroberts2371 Tom found the truck parked by the new owners place, they went and fetched it, they then reported it to police as found, the police then came an did a follow up and then took it away, basically Tom stole the truck from the new owner.. Because it was sold on auction it did not belong to Tom no more.. So the new owner then was made aware his truck was "stolen" and recovered and towed away, which they had to pay $140 for.. New owner came to Tom to clarify a few things, basically show he is the rightful owner.. Tom also went to Yard buyers and spoke to owner to understand what their process was for cars that are not claimed.. hence the 2 months time frame.. Now do yourself a flavour, go back and watch the other 2 videos of what went down..

[@brians48now]

@@bobroberts2371 So the guy new it was stolen and he found the owner"Tom" and he was offered his money back from the tow-truck business owner and offered his money back but he refused. There were still packages in the truck for TOM that were never returned. Then the guy supposedly sells the truck on Marketplace. And you think that all sounds above board? Wow, You're either a typical moronic cop or just a moron.

[@GordianGarage]

Sounds like the Detective didn’t even leave his office.He probably figured no one cares about an old truck.Tow companies are very shady I wouldn’t be surprised if the buyer of truck and tow company are friends.

[@bobroberts2371]

said " Tow companies are very shady I wouldn’t be surprised if the buyer of truck and tow company are friends. " Do you really , really think that if this was the case that the truck would be driven locally , have the stickers left on it?

[@GordianGarage]

@@bobroberts2371 It happened to me with my regal t type almost exactly the same thing that happened to Bailey. I reported it stolen. I go to a cruise night about a year later about 10 miles away from my house and there’s my car. It was repainted but it still had the shitty welds on the downpipe I did when i was learning to tig. I thought it was gone forever. Never got a letter or a phone call. Long story short turns out new owner and tow company dude are buddies. Tow company put a lien on it and sold it to his buddy.

[@bobroberts2371]

@@GordianGarage At 19:07 in the vid " We Got Our Truck Back and Then The Cops Took It!! " on the channel " Tom Bailey " . the guy that bought the truck ( and his dad ) tracked Tom down and contacted him. If there was really this big conspiracy between the police, tow company and the buyer, just why would he contact Tom just to say " Sucks to be you and you can't do anything Naaa Na Na nan aaa ! . " ?

[@jamesklingensmith2711]

Dude you really need to get your phone records so you can see if they actually called you or not. The police department needs to be held accountable for their mistakes.

[@garylucier6817]

It wasn't a mistake, it was a scam. Time to sue that very corrupt police department Tom.

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

@@garylucier6817 saying it now suing the police never goes well no matter who you are I had a family member who sued the cops a few years ago because of a dog they dragged out of their yard and shot outside of it and all that got done was the animal control guy got fired and the cops got away with it

[@crazylarryjr]

Agreed, if they didn't actually call you, they essentially stole your truck after the actual theft

[@jtbuilds9176]

​@@theunhingedgamer3762 I personally know a guy who has successfully sued 8 different police departments and now travels the world with that money. It's not impossible.

[@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1]

​@jtbuilds9176 wish it came out or their pensions rather than our tax dollars

[@lonestaronestar1845]

I would be putting that detective in the spotlight. That's ridiculous. Facebook, townhall meetings. That's just incompetence 100%

[@bobroberts2371]

Who are you, Lebron James ? It is a dangerous thing to " out " someone when you don't know all of the facts. If there was a similar situation where you work and someone outed you then sent death threats / vandalized your house, would you be OK with that?

[@lonestaronestar1845]

@@bobroberts2371 are you r worded? What death threats. If someone doesn't do there job than a SPOTLIGHT should be shown on them to highlight it. Go touch grass kid

[@bobroberts2371]

@@lonestaronestar1845 Per one of Tom's vids, people have been calling the tow yard. Based on what has been posted in the comment section I'm betting the are not speaking kindly to the tow yard. All it takes is one drunken fan boi to have this spiral of out of control and people to be hurt.

[@bobroberts2371]

@@lonestaronestar1845 Have a look at the following vid and tell me that bringing someone into the spotlight would never lead to a bad outcome caused by some crazed fan boi. " Podcaster murdered by stalker at Washington home | LiveNOW from FOX " on the channel " LiveNOW from FOX "

[@RadDadisRad]

Unfortunately no loss to them if they don’t do their job.

[@Vlammenzee]

Would love to see the phone records of that detective to see if he actually called or not (which i very much doubt), also if they can't get in touch with you via a phonecall, i would've at least expected them to contact you through a letter, or that a police officer would just stop by the shop for a moment, it just sounds so shady, honestly it wouldn't surprise me if that detective or police department itself have connections with the guys who pickd up the truck.

[@lonnieciallela1526]

and the tow guy and the buyer because the tow guy had the status changed from stolen to abandon

[@Hanzyscure]

@@lonnieciallela1526 Common practice with tow services to apply a lien on abandoned vehicles soon as possible. Guarantees they get paid no matter how shady it appears.

[@markmixon1121]

A cop is probably driving the truck now.

[@1Shignog]

AH you mean the cops are getting a kick back for not doing there job.

[@teddyjones8027]

This is the biggest issue with the police departments and their complete disregard for doing their friggin jobs that we as tax paying citizens are paying them for. Damn this makes me soo F N ANGRY 😠 😡

[@teddyjones8027]

The police department made a huge mistake in thinking this was just some ordinary citizen's truck and didn't care a single bit, but hopefully you guys continue to force their hands and make them admit that they lied on the police report. We are all behind you guys

[@bobroberts2371]

How far should any investigator go to research a 30 + year old vehicle from a distant state?

[@jessemavis7177]

The Report was made from a local and why wouldn't they try and follow up on any vehicle? They aren't doing anything else, as a detective

[@teddyjones8027]

@Bob Roberts shouldn't matter how old a vehicle is when it's their #1 job as an investigator and or detective. It's literally in the name of their position, the fact is that someone stole someone's vehicle. The law doesn't say only do your job completely if the vehicle is a newer vehicle. Come on are you kidding me

[@andylewis7360]

@@bobroberts2371 If he was worthy of being called a detective he’d have noticed the address of the owner.

[@millguygarage4875]

I guarantee that cop didn’t even drive over there. He just called the towing place on the phone

[@bobroberts2371]

Are you willing to testify in court / provide hard evidence in order to help Tom out?

[@jessemavis7177]

See if tow company has footage of that day... doubtful but hey

[@kygator1]

The whole thing sounds like a scam from the police to the tow yard and buyer.and finger print??? He can see them without doing dusting?? And it would take a week for them to process all the prints on a shop truck. Do not let this go away!! Good luck!!

[@TriCountyMotorsEastman]

The buyer might not be in on it. But the if trying to sell it he seems like he is trying to pass it on before he loses it, except under most state laws he can't lose it unless he is party to the scam

[@chetSeminole]

Still seems like a money making venture by the local police department. Sure auctioning off vehicles is a lucrative deal for them.

[@58nunzi]

I didn't know that you could SEE fingerprints WITHOUT dusting for them. I think Detective(if you really want to call him one) Randolph should put his crack pipe down and try doing his job. That man is useless. Every time you report on this I just get more pissed off. I don't know how you keep it together Tom. You're a good person that did not deserve to get screwed by some useless, lazy cop. I really hope you come out on top when this is over. Thank you.

[@bigdawg580]

You’re phone records should be readily available to you. Have the phone company provide a readout for the day in question. Then you can confirm or deny whether you were truly notified.

[@barryscarlett462]

Yes. Start getting all your calls for the day they say *"""they called you. I call bullshit. Take them to the cleaners. Retail price on the truck and $10k for stress and anxiety and your time lop

[@uhplumber5962]

The guy who bought it from the auction should have at least offered to sell it back to you for his costs. I think most people would have.

[@mcmillan1963]

You should have received a certified letter from the lein company. The purpose for a lein and title search is to track down the last registered owner. Something doesn't seem right between Buyers and the lein company. I would check the relationship Buyer Towing and the purchaser. Sounds like it could be a quick flip.

[@waynewest3891]

I don't get why the current owner wouldn't offer it back to you especially if he is selling it? What a snafu, someone dropped the ball and won't take responsibility!? Times we live in. Keep it coming!

[@bobroberts2371]

I doubt the the owner was actually selling it given the mystery e mailer didn't provide a screen shot / direct link.

[@sleeperimpala2504]

Bob your one of the only people who apparently see reality here. If the mystery emailer actually saw the truck listed he would have sent him a link.

[@Axle-7]

I just can't believe he didn't even give him back his stuff from the truck. Like paying 3k wasn't enough of a steal.

[@malcolmdyer6090]

The 'new owner' is in receipt of 'stolen' goods.

[@bobroberts2371]

@@malcolmdyer6090 said " he 'new owner' is in receipt of 'stolen' goods. " That isn't true, there was a procedure that changed the status from stolen gods to abandoned goods once the owner could not be found. . The issue is, Tom had the truck registered in Florida and this action broke the paper trail.

[@tripprogers4814]

The stolen truck investigation reminds me of the HAAS updates... so...... Thanks guys!

[@rockercover]

8:30 - Please lookup this building number (5150), in Police code. This could not be more appropriate.

[@2cycle778]

At best, it’s incompetence on the part of the detective.

[@X3R0D3D]

what is way more likely, is this is business as usual for corrupt scumbags.

[@TheKanglor]

Damn, the new 'owner' might be legally allowed to do whatever he wants with the truck, but after coming to your shop and knowing the situation he's just gonna try flipping it for a quick profit??? I'd feel bad and at least offer to let you recoup whatever the auction price was to get the truck back, seems like the decent thing to do.

[@turboryan]

That for sure seems like a pos move of this new "owner" I think I would have real problems with that.

[@ferdis7]

Time for that "Investigator" to hang up his hat lol What a joke

[@matthouse8499]

Hey Tom I definitely would have just gave you your truck back, to me that truck is still a stolen truck until they pay you for it or return it to you period .. good luck hope someone actually makes it right with you 👍

[@twistedkidmotorsports9093]

Need to hand it over to the winner in person so the Michigan police don’t steal it

[@bobroberts2371]

Yep, the new owner stole the truck, abandoned it, had his buddies tow it, had his cop buddies fake a contact report then " bought " the truck at auction. He also left the stickers on , drove it locally just so Tom would discover it. He then told Tom " Hey loser, sucks to be you , you can't do anything Naaa Naa Na NA na. . . "

[@Living_EDventures]

​@bobroberts2371 What the hell does that have to do with the giveaway vehicle? You seem to be confused with the stolen truck here

[@bobroberts2371]

@@Living_EDventures The person at the top of this thread posted " Need to hand it over to the winner in person so the Michigan police don’t steal it " They are claiming that the Michigan police stole Tom's red truck. I'm pointing out the absurdity that there is an ongoing elaborate conspiracy by officials to steal cars from garages and resell them locally just to taunt the original owner.

[@rickybobby0314]

😂

[@X3R0D3D]

@@bobroberts2371 where there is a profit motive, there is a possibility for corruption. you desperately trying to protect these pigs is EXTREMELY suspicious.

[@maxrunge7599]

You need to ask them what there standard operating procedure for notifying people of holding recovered stolen goods. They should have a standard documented procedure stating the contacting of victims and at what point does their property become abandoned.

[@floridarossi9111]

New owners are very suspicious seeing that all your stuff was still in there. Also did new owner offer any kind of buy it back deal or something??

[@bobroberts2371]

Yep, the new owner stole the truck, abandoned it, had his buddies town it, had his cop buddies fake a contact report then " bought " the truck at auction. He also left the stickers on , drove it locally just so Tom would discover it. He then told Tom " Hey loser, sucks to be you , you can't do anything Naaa Naa Na NA na. . . "

[@rapidtransit8373]

​@@bobroberts2371 that's basically how it went

[@bobroberts2371]

@@rapidtransit8373 So tell me just why the new owner would leave the stickers on and drive locally? Does that make any shred of sense? Too many people in the comment section think the entire world is a big conspiracy out to get them.

[@russphoto]

@@bobroberts2371 Well you explain what happened then, are you in law enforcement?

[@coleboonecustoms]

@@bobroberts2371 maybe subpoena the new owners phone records to get GPS locstion history. Google is your friend.

[@twistedkidmotorsports9093]

Bob is one hell of a craftsman. I’ll tell you what.

[@vehdynam]

I totally agree.

[@mlstrib]

31:55 for me this is a key point. Why are they in that job if not to see a investigation end happily with no bodily injury? Stress of Leo's has to suck so bad but here was a chance for a really wholesome outcome and it just escaped them. Sad day

[@chethewitt9011]

This kinda investigation happens all the time in St Pete Florida. Unless an officer positively identifies a suspect inside a stolen vehicle, charges are not pursued.

[@unclebuzz6913]

Sounds like a stolen auto ring is ran from the cop shop.. It's happened before. Hope you get to the bottom of this B. S.. God bless you and your loved ones Godspeed

[@kevinshields8278]

Steve Lehto had talked in his videos on how corrupt Michigan tow companies are, I hate this happened to you plus that truck is a piece of history. Thanks for what you do for the racing community I really appreciate it!

[@corey6393]

It amazes me that either the towing company guy or someone at the PD didn't recognize your name and shop name/truck. It's not like you are anonymous in the area. This really stinks of corruption unfortunately.

[@bobroberts2371]

So you think that everyone in the police station knows the name of every business / owner in the area? From what I recall, the truck didn't have the name of Tom's business on the side.

[@corey6393]

@@bobroberts2371 It's not a big town, Tom's stuff was in the truck with name and address, and a detective gets into that position through observation. Seems more of a stretch to think he didn't have a clue, than it does to think he could have made the simple connection.

[@jasonblack8639]

In VA it’s an act of congress to buy or sell a abandoned vehicle. Vehicle has to be posted on a state website for 30 to 90 days for owners to recover with proof of ownership before it goes to auction. Can’t believe it went through the process that fast

[@wldott]

File a FOIA request with the PD for the detectives phone records on the date he states he called and left you a message.

[@gberinger55]

Sounds like that $3.50 is a real sticking point. Can we start a Gofund Me or take up a collection for Tom to help cover the costs?

[@01Disme]

I really hope that you have yourself a lawyer to look into your missing truck because something seems very fishy. Keep up the great content.

[@alraybaca6235]

I hope you get your truck back one way or another

[@victormackenzie-davis2711]

"SOP" subpoena their procedure manual, nothing in the law permits vocal documentation, it is always about the paperwork as you know. Just a thought.

[@billkenworthey5258]

So if they called you when it was found you could have picked it up yourself and there wouldn't be any charges to you. Lawyer and court should follow

[@lonnieciallela1526]

so someone fixed the ignition and keyed it to the doors? I call someone is scamming you and I think the new owner the cop and the towing company are all in it together. why did they switch the status from stolen to abandon so quickly

[@zowiefenderblast4602]

I live in washtenaw county. Sounds like a racket to me, or lazy bureaucracy... I own an 86 f350 6.9idi. Those engines can run on cheap recycled trans, or oil mixed with 10% gasoline. Those trucks are worth a bit to certain ppl. Hopefully you get your truck back!!!

[@ontariofishing1790]

Guys he has 124k subs and only 90likes on the video..... SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON FOR TOM!!!!

[@SlippingTime]

Get the phone records for your received calls on the day the detective said he called. It would be interesting if there was an actual call made whether a message was left or not.

[@OndreaS123]

lesson on stolen cars- call every towing company in a 20 mile radius *once a week* with license #, VIN # & description. also consider GPS trackers on cars/trucks/trailers.

[@robertscottdunn]

This whole story pisses me off. I'm amazed at how calm and even tempered you are, Tom. Good luck in the future. I hope you get it back.

[@brentmcmillan646]

I really hope you get more answers on your truck! In my opinion Waterford PD and the state need to own up to their mistakes, mostly Waterford, and get it back to you!!!

[@KCadbyRacing]

10:58 NOT making fun of you *EJ* (we are all born knowing nothing = have to learn everything one way or another) but I did chuckle since I've seen this happen before. My best friend's step son did that on his wife's car (when he did a tire rotation). As soon as she drove the car she came right back saying "something doesn't feel right". Both my friend and I couldn't believe a grown ass man could do such a thing but we did give him 1/2 credit for doing it to all 20 lug nuts 👍

[@stevie7326]

Thats Fricken Crazy !! You Need to get "YOUR TRUCK BACK " at the cost of the Sheriffs Office I Believe ! Oh I agree with everyone Else

[@572camaroguy]

Local PD definitely dropped the ball on the half-ass investigation and it was awfully sketch of the "New Owner" to list the truck so quickly. Someone out there knows what happened and they probably even watch your channel.

[@throttlewatch4614]

The police department F up they were lazy and didn’t do their job. A VM isn’t making contact with someone. That person should be fired .

[@onestallfab]

Thanks for the updates. What a complete disservice to you as a taxpayer. “Detective Randummy’s” statement speaks volumes….

[@EricFixalot]

Gotta say, it’s getting harder and harder to respect these departments and I despise tow companies. My truck was randomly towed without notice or anything either. Freaking $800 in impound fees because it had been in there a week and I thought it was stolen. Twice this happened to me. Once was by the police because it was parked in front of my own house. I guess you can’t do that if you don’t drive it every day or something? The other time a neighbor called it in to the tow company themselves. Each time was no notice and cost me a bunch of money I didn’t have. Literally I had to overdraw my account. I feel your pain and I hope someone sues these pricks.

[@rickybobby0314]

Fun fact for everyone!!!!! The Reno 911 show was based on Waterford police department and officer Dangle was the detective on your case. 😂 😂😂 All jokes aside, I really hope you keep pushing out content like this so they will be more inclined to actually help you and do the right thing. You are a good person for sure. Hell, you even sacrificed your awesome trailer to help the police stop a high speed chase! Just keep at it and we all hope you get what you deserve/want!!!

[@Maligator89]

Good to see my Tahoe inside the shop waiting for me to pick up.

[@MrBReal-xc7qm]

I was hearing the theme music from Benny Hill in my mind when Tom was done reading that Police report.

[@jimfolkers4425]

Crazy times in which we live in!

[@blakehudson78]

This whole situation with the stolen truck is super fishy. From the tow yard, the police department, detective, to the buyer, all super sketchy and if I was you, I would get your phone records for the day he "contacted" u. Please do not let this get forgotten about or swept under the rug. You may not be the only person dealing with this in your area. Get justice, and YOUR truck back.

[@Mechanickirk]

Seriously the address of the Waterford Police is 5150? Look up the criminal code for that one!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Tom, this sucks and really makes me doubt our law enforcement agencies. I know there are some good offices and detectives, but It sounds like they didn’t care. They seen an old truck and figured you didn’t need it. Seems pretty shady that the new owner didn’t offer it back. I hope you get it back. I also hope you figure out who didn’t do there job and gets in trouble.

[@DCV65]

Detective by name, donut eater by nature. Maybe you should have set the hotdog van up as a donut truck, he would have come back around for sure.

[@borgheses]

thats some great detective work... i bet he knows where donuts are.

[@josephacerra5987]

Thanks for sharing you all Lots of cool stuff going on . Sending good vibes

[@AndyFromm]

They probably dialed the wrong number and was no name on the vm. Left a message and didn't give a shet. Sue the station...

[@vehdynam]

Great update , and the truck saga continues. Something is rigged for sure.

[@vieraflash7148]

Hopefully, behind the scenes, Mr Bailey has a Law Firm engaged to pursue this further. In addition, he needs to get the State of Michigan 's step by step procedure for Grand Theft, including official notification requirements. Phone calls , emails do not seem reasonable avenues for "Official" abandonment of property, AKA quit claim?

[@SlipFitGarage]

Around here, as soon as a vehicle hits an impound lot, the towing company is required by law to start sending letters via certified US mail to the registered owner AND any lien holders listed on the registration. These letters start on day three (if I'm not mistaken) and another letter goes out again around week two or three..... If nobody responds or claims the vehicle after 45 days, the towing company can dispose of the vehicle..... sell it, crush it, scrap it, etc. If this would've happened here, you would have received a certified letter from the towing company via US mail requiring a signature. Another case of Police incompetence. ONE voice mail? One! Don't get me wrong, I usually support the police but it's always amazing to see some of the stupid things they do.

[@scarmenl]

I can believe no problem! I was railroaded into jail and it took near twenty years to get me and my lady loves life back! What a total nightmare!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

That '57 has gotta be the coolest looking "street car" i've ever seen!

[@mohawk2185]

It seems that desired vehicles are kept for parts and "hidden" in the systems available to companies that need them......the possessions in the truck (merch,tools,parts, etc)were possibly worth more than the truck and kept by the people who towed, stole or otherwise acquired it..... I have four towing companies that are in various stages of "crooked"( you make the the distinction) I lost a very nice 1997 suburban ( sought after) in the process of restoration.....The mechanic got put out of his garage for unpaid rent and my vehicle was sold off the lot without notifying me that it was......I found it in Utah sold to another towing company/ garage . I am fighting it now to be compensated for it. I FEEL YOUR PAIN.....

[@TriCountyMotorsEastman]

Maybe law's are different up there, but in Georgia to auction it off after that lien they would have to contact the owner by certified letter with delivery confirmation or a few other ways that involve proof of the owner receiving notice. Eventually it can be done by a court order if the owner is not able to be contacted but even that would take a lot longer

[@tscoff]

The police department’s phone records are public record too. You can ask for them to see proof that you were actually called on the date and time that is in the report.

[@U8poxcox]

I'm going to guess that Waterford will promise to investigate. They will find no dept policy was violated so no wrong doing on their part.

[@mikerequa820]

Well Tom ad insult to injury cost3.50 cents to tell you that you got the shaft. If the detective was doin his job when he released the truck at towing service he should have went by ya'lls shop said go get your truck. Good luck on gettin to the bottom of this and gettin your truck back. Thanks for sharing

[@keithnichols7926]

In many jurisdictions, auto thefts are so common as to inspire little police excitement, which is what Tom got. Usually, the thief is a juvenile the court will release with little or no penalty. These kids usually just joy-ride until they've trashed the vehicle. So the novel feature of Tom's case is that the truck was not damaged. If cops recover the vehicle, securing it in a compound or police impound lot is as far as they want to go. It's then up to the owner to pay a modest ransom to get the vehicle back. Apparently, the cops screwed up Tom's case, and a tough lawyer may be called for to straighten things out.

[@timtompkins150]

I lost my V8 Vega panel in a similar mess. The Santa Monica police were called to remove a parked vehicle inside a garage. I came back to collect my car and found out it was towed by the police. I went to find when where and how to be told it was sold for junk. I was told because they had an out of state old vehicle that was valued less than $200. They did not have to wait because of their charges against it were more than the stated value. Boom gone, very nice 350 with a 350 th and a nice rear. In my opinion it's still a stollen vehicle.

[@Red81Camaro]

The fact that the "new" owner would not appear on camera and the BS police work leads me to believe there is a connection between parties involved. Then for it to go up for sale on marketplace immediately after the video....FISHY!!

[@newtonfirefly3585]

Wasn't the new owner in one of the 1st videos?

[@flipfloptanlines926]

The guy that bought it was in the first video

[@sleeperimpala2504]

What do people watch he did a whole video with the new owner. 11 people thumbs up this comment too. Wow

[@Red81Camaro]

​@@newtonfirefly3585 NO, the new owners father was in the video. The actual owner was off to the side and would not come on camera.

[@Red81Camaro]

​@@flipfloptanlines926 NO, the new owners father was in the video. The actual owner was off to the side and would not come on camera

[@papilloncycles3463]

What I can't believe is how they didn't generate even one letter to you! What is bureaucracy worth if you can't throw paper around!

[@Car_Cast]

I’m pretty sure no one on earth can walk up to a vehicle and “SEE” finger prints.

[@rapidtransit8373]

THAT'S A FACT

[@mikebougher3731]

There is a metal rod on top of the column that goes down to the ignition switch. Thats why the dash was broken. Break the lock cylinder push that rod forward and off you go.

[@owggarage723]

My question, what is the department protocol on "processing" a stolen vehicle for evidence?

[@AlanTech0]

I just don't get it. I feel like with so many stolen cars that go unsolved every year if I was a detective and we got your truck back I would be chomping at the bit to tell you and give you the good news and put a mark in the win column.

[@BMWFellhauer]

Say a lot about who you are as a person Steve. Awesome! Can’t wait to see Mullet in the 5’s

[@juztyn00]

If the truck really did go up for sale, the buyer is trying to separate himself from the truck and the heat its bringing. The right thing to do is offer your truck back, at the very least for what he paid for it.

[@1134EMP]

I can almost guarantee this isn’t an isolated case. There are and will be others that stuff like this happened. There is some corruption going on within the PD, tow companies, and auctions

[@codystepanian9558]

That whole situation with your truck is ridiculous and so wrong. That detective should be held accountable. You are out a truck and it’s all because there was no effort to help get your vehicle back to you. Shows how much the police or at least that detective really care about it’s citizens. It makes you wonder what other “work” or “ investigations” he has conducted. Such bs

[@trevorwoolley7432]

You should foia request the detectives phone records. That will solve that real quick.

[@isaacshively5976]

Stay on this, I had built a VIP Lexus LS it was stolen and when it was found it was missing my BBS' and the stereo the police said they tried to call me and I didn't answer so they towed it and 5 days later I got a call from the tow yard asking if I wanted to buy it back because it was going to get auctioned.... The only number the police had was my cell phone and I had no missed calls or voice mails and I didn't have the money to get it back so I had to chalk it up and I had a lot of money into this car, great daily build

[@flipfloptanlines926]

Michigan state law entitles you to 3 times your loss, plus any towing, plus your attorney fees. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THIS IS TO MAKE THE ENTITYS INVOLVED SUFFER A FINANCIAL LOSS. Most jurisdictions only make you "whole", which wouldnt cover the purchase price. Make a $8000 truck cost the police dept $100,000 and their procedures will change. Do nothing and your just leaving it for the next guy...

[@moonshinefuel]

I think they expect you to call them every day after the event. They probably don't feel like they should have to call you. Just a guess. I'm sure if this was Mayberry with Andy Griffith in charge, they would have stopped in and chummed it up with you, but you are not living in Mayberryland lol.

[@Michigan-thrifter]

I'm in sw Michigan I looked on market place and don't see it.. What yr was it again? Also even tho it's not a high dollar truck I'd still press the issue with police department.. Sounds like they definitely didn't do their jobs

[@Ratheon1075]

This is at best incompetence and at worst criminal. The timeline and details make it appear that it is a coordinated effort between multiple parties to steal vehicles "legally".

[@bkc1965]

Would someone please give Tom $3.50!!! 🤣🤣

[@markseaman4750]

Tom, call Steve Lehto a fellow KZbinr and Michigan lawyer. His channel is Lehto’s Law.

[@billn2822]

Hey Tom my name is Bill I had the same thing happen to me. In Louisville Kentucky. It was stolen out of a hotel where my wife was a GM and we travel all over. And the sad thing is I live in Kentucky. I just don't understand how they can sell stolen property. For us if we sold something that was stolen we would be going to jail. I have so much to talk about and my thoughts about car thieves and thieves in general. I would love to sit down or talk to you on the phone for hours about this stuff.

[@krisgallo4192]

Definitely would want to talk to a lawyer and maybe a private investigator to dig into the detective

[@lewhanna6112]

The whole situation sounds like dirty cops to me, time to pay a lawyer and a good private investigator.

[@tj79jrfan]

I'll say it again call Steve Lehto Someone needs Sued bad over this one they screwed up big in my book And I understand you probably don't need the money you'll get for it but it's the principle and I think if you don't stop them they will do it to somebody else that doesn't have the money to fix it

[@highpointsights]

Are you sure you want that cable release on the hood??? If there's a fire, in the engine compartment, the cable mechanism can fail and you can't get to the engine because you CAN'T get the hood off??? You'll have a lot of money tied up in that incredible project!! AAAAAAAnd you do have some history wth the fire department!!! You and Steve are the best channels on KZbin. Watching you rebuild isn't alllllll that exciting!!

[@Hanzyscure]

It will have an on board fire suppression system that the driver can engage.

[@Toms4speed]

File for the detectives phone records!! Hope the internet let's him have it.

[@jonkintner1638]

They straight up stole your truck. The detective is lazy and the tow companies just want the money.

[@mattf49006]

Marketplace has been flooded with pics of vehicles for absurdly low prices ..when you click the sellers profile it shows the same pic all over the usa for sale...