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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 06:56 PM
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Tail light theft ring caught

Saw on the news that they caught a tail light theft ring in the Houston / Galviston area. The article said that police are warning to take precautions against theft. I have a tonneau but did this in addition. Only did one side as the tailgate won't open unless they get at both latches.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 07:17 PM
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Looks like one is getting rearraigned, another is still on the loose, and another bailed out. WTH? They shoulda kept whoever they caught, and increased bail (as I'm sure they're all repeat offenders).

https://www.thedrive.com/news/cops-b...2000-in-damage
https://www.foxnews.com/us/drivers-t...e-thing-common
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fo...-you-thousands
 
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 07:43 PM
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think about this next time you vote.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 08:22 PM
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Good reminder that dirbags come in all colors and sizes.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeUser
Looks like one is getting rearraigned, another is still on the loose, and another bailed out. WTH? They shoulda kept whoever they caught, and increased bail (as I'm sure they're all repeat offenders).
It's Harris county, the DA is probably arranging job placement, subsidized housing, and gift certificates for them as we speak.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 09:41 AM
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I am sure there is a sister ring operating in Bexar county (San Antonio) with the help of Joe Gonzalez, DA.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 10:07 AM
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Wasn't there a hub cap after dark 'get out of free card' after dark in Texas?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 11:17 AM
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Dunno, but there definitely ain't no "get the lead out free" card, if they're in my neighborhood...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by augam
Wasn't there a hub cap after dark 'get out of free card' after dark in Texas?
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Dunno, but there definitely ain't no "get the lead out free" card, if they're in my neighborhood...
For the owner of the compromised property
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 02:54 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeUser
Dunno, but there definitely ain't no "get the lead out free" card, if they're in my neighborhood...
I know it's texas but are you really allowed to shoot someone for stealing property? Around here that would cost you a pretty penny to defend in court and still probably see some jail time.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 05:29 PM
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I know it's texas but are you really allowed to shoot someone for stealing property? Around here that would cost you a pretty penny to defend in court and still probably see some jail time.

Texas Penal Code Section 9.421 states a person can use deadly force to protect tangible, movable property from another's imminent commission of theft during the nighttime or to prevent another who is fleeing immediately after committing theft during the nighttime and is escaping with property

yes it is legal and you can shoot them in the back only if it is dark.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kayakingpoodle
Texas Penal Code Section 9.421 states a person can use deadly force to protect tangible, movable property from another's imminent commission of theft during the nighttime or to prevent another who is fleeing immediately after committing theft during the nighttime and is escaping with property

yes it is legal and you can shoot them in the back only if it is dark.
Thieves suck. I like this Texas.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 12:32 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 01:04 PM
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It's just a steel angle with a hole drilled in it for the latch to bolt through. Simple to do.
 
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