Jeep on cinder blocks
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July
This was mentioned by a 411 reader over the past weekend. Another reader sent this picture in:
“Don’t know if this is from criminal activity or just someone abiding by the “no auto repairs” at Columbus Park rule. This was taken Sat. morn on Garden between 7th and 8th. Cops came by as did two tow trucks – not sure what happened but it was gone Sunday.”
While another reader mentioned: “stolen tires? practical joke? between BK (Bernie Kenny) and this (it’s) starting to look like a high crime neighborhood”
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July 30th 2007 - 09:09:43 |
Your reporing on street violation issues is excellent.
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July 30th 2007 - 09:10:33 |
do the police patrol at night in our town? every corner of hoboken is now covered in grafitti! stores on Wash are broken into all the time! i know there was a female officer that got in trouble for stamping a time card and not showing up for work…but what about the rest of the force? i understand they don’t have a contract…and they claim that they have 25 spots that are not filled…and there have been a large number of lawsuits filed recently…and they despise the mayor for promoting 1/2 the fire dept to the rank of Captain a month ago….any chance this could be affecting the moral or the quality of police service the city is receiving? hey 411, what are the latest stats on crime in hoboken YoY? and remember, just because a report isn’t filed, doesn’t meant the crime didn’t occur.
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July 30th 2007 - 09:49:56 |
Did the tow truck drag the new Jeep Cherokee without wheels?
Where did the repugnant thieves get those 4 concrete blocks, if not premeditated?
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July 30th 2007 - 10:48:29 |
“premeditated”? bud, that was a special order being filled. not only did they have to bring 4 blocks, they came in a vehicle able to transport 4 full sized wheels/tires, as well as the occupants. they probably had 2 jacks suited for that specific vehicle and had targeted that vehicle days in advance. i’m saying 3 guys minimum with a plan and a substantial vehicle. my question is why the Jeep didn’t have wheel locks?
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July 30th 2007 - 11:32:59 |
I moved out almost a year ago, but this kind of stuff happened (or was attempted) a few times while I lived there. I had an Altima with custom rims – nothing fancy – and a few times they tried stealing them, but luckily I had locks. The fools got as far as breaking the cap that covers the wheel locks, but couldn’t get the rim.
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July 30th 2007 - 11:48:12 |
M Racer #3 or should I say “Speed”
the answer is yes they dragged it onto a flatbed without wheels ….
I am told substantial damage to brake drum and underside as you would expect
2 jacks 4 cinderblocks 2 or 3 guys ….
my gas station/garage car repair sources tell me whole operation can be done faster than you can believe certainly under 10 minutes maybe under 5 with a highly experienced crew
2k for 4 wheels and tires not a bad return on 10 minutes
sushi rolls all around!!!!
Next time you have a new car that needs to be parked in Hoboken here’s a suggestion …. find a garage with an attendant!!!!
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July 30th 2007 - 13:35:14 |
honcho wrote:
I bet the guy who sold him the rims for $4K sold the wheel lock key to his buddy for $500 and gave him the address of the owner.
Hopefully this guy has comprehenisve coverage. If not, next time spend $3K on rims and $1K for extra insurance.
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July 30th 2007 - 14:57:22 |
this happened to a relatives neighbor in the suburbs — definitely was for the rims and tires. and yes, they carry the cinderblocks around looking for cars with worthy rims to steal. and they take them in minutes………
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July 30th 2007 - 15:05:30 |
Lady wrote:
Jeez, shouldn’t they just apply to be a pit team for Nascar? I mean if they’re already this good. . .
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July 30th 2007 - 20:52:48 |
Why did they tow it? Did the owner know? Was it parked illegally? You’d think the owner would have preferred to put on 4 doughnuts than get the car dragged onto a flatbed.
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July 30th 2007 - 21:02:56 |
Katie_Scarlett wrote:
This probably pays better.
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July 30th 2007 - 22:12:13 |
The Mayor and the Hoboken Police department back in 2004 promised community policing. They put out a shiny flyer of police officers walking the beat instead of sitting at the path station people watching for Osama Bin Laden. At the time, I did see many foot patrols in 2004 and even 2005 but over the last few years the PD seem to have been demoralized and no longer perform their foot patrols except for special events. Perhaps it was the firing of the night captain Karen Dimonde last summer and the reprimand of five other PD members who work the night shift that has left us defenseless at night.
It is time for the Hoboken council to stand up and not renew the contract of the police chief. A nationwide search should then be performed to find a new chief who will work to reinstate community policing instead of the reactionary force we have now. I am sure we could easily hire any police chief from any major city since we pay the highest salary in the nation for the job.
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July 30th 2007 - 22:15:36 |
Blucheez wrote:
My guess it was a combination of being a hazard in its current state and being an embarassment to the town that this could happen.
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July 30th 2007 - 22:29:02 |
Does anyone know what type of wheels this Jeep actually had?
Did it have special wheels that the owner had installed after the fact or were they the ones that the car came with from the dealer?
I apologize if I’m being really lame here, but I have no clue.
I have a Jeep though, and I’m wondering if I should be concerned or worried that this could happen to my car.
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July 31st 2007 - 08:49:19 |
The wheels must have been very expensive with custom rims for anyone to steal them. Was the car towed before the owner came back? My husband and I walked pass the jeep while cops the cops were there. On the way back, we saw the cops had placed a note for the owner on the windshield. So perhaps the owner was the one who called a tow truck?
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July 31st 2007 - 09:26:44 |
You know, I recall a story a couple of years ago about a tractor trailer being stopped by US authority along the US/Mexico border of which cargo was a set of really nice cars (classics and new sports/luxury). The con was that a buyer in the US had bought some nice toys for their collection. The reality was that inside the tires of all the cars were cocaine.
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July 31st 2007 - 09:32:46 |
I read this on NJ.Com and it does make sense. I am concerned as well:
I have lived in Hoboken for the past 14 years. I am not sure what you are referring to when it comes to the Hoboken Police Department; however, why do we need more police officers? The reason why I ask is…. This last weekend I had the honors of frequenting a few local “bars” in Hoboken. I saw about 3 police cars ALL night to which two officers were in each car (six officers). If we need more police presence, why doesn’t each car have just one officer? I understand if a “problem” should erupt more than one car might have to scurry about; however, again why double each car up at such a crucial hour(s) (when bars close) shouldn’t they be individualized to maximize the amount of police presence on the street? I am sure others feel the way I do. Why does my tax dollars have to go towards more officers when the officers we have are having a grand ol’ time teaming up and “cruising” together?
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July 31st 2007 - 10:38:30 |
the pay does seem high. not in comparison to the job…hell i wouldn’t do it. but compared to what i hear Policemen in other cities are paid. (then again we have 2 janitors at HHS who were paid +$150k per year and drive company cars. yes. check it out.) so i agree, we should have no problem attracting policemen to our town. the real problem seems to be the INCESTUOUS nature of our department. supposedly all the officers must live in Hoboken…which might be a good idea if we needed every man in an emergency…but the real reason is to secure a power base for the chief and to reward friends/family. the bickering over promotions was going on before i got here…and DOMINATES the HPD today. these guys are suing at a rate that is beyond belief. there needs to be more police. there needs to be less politics in the HPD. i just want to see the crime rate go to zero. wow, imaging if we had a dept of NJ State Troopers. those guys must be the best trained Police Force in the country. real professionals.
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