comitan
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Stolen Vehicle San Quintin
Hijacked from another forum but good info:
We had our Toyota Forerunner stolen 6/1 at the San Quintin La Pinta. After a full day of visiting the San Quintin Police, Federal Police and Municipal
Administrative Offices we finally continued the trip south. Please be aware that this can happen, even with a locked/alarmed vehicle, nice hotel and
well lit parking. We will never stay in San Quintin again due to the total disinterest of the local police and the night staff at the hotel. Lessons
learned....accurately estimate your MX car insurance with a reputable company, alarm and "club" your car whenever you stop, consider that MX car
insurance will not cover contents. Nobody spoke English in this whole day of sitting around in offices. Fortunately, we had above average Spanish or
it would have been impossible. If you have a theft in Baja, also contact the Tourist Office in Ensenada to file a report. They will contact foreigners
if items are recovered. Other than that, the trip was great
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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The Sculpin
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Also make sure to bring a large dog with you. Before you leave car, give dog an alka seltzer tablet....works wonders!
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Bruce R Leech
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what dose the alka seltzer tablet do?
Bruce R Leech
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Sharksbaja
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hydrophobia
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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DanO
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It simulates rabies. Nice touch, Sculpin.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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Bob and Susan
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and also the dog doesn't get an upset stomach
plop plop fizz fizz.....
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by The Sculpin
Before you leave car, give dog an alka seltzer tablet....works wonders! |
What a GREAT idea! Most thieves will not disturb a car/truck with a barking (rabid) dog.... right?
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by The Sculpin
Before you leave car, give dog an alka seltzer tablet....works wonders! |
What a GREAT idea! Most thieves will not disturb a car/truck with a barking (rabid) dog.... right? |
Poor Puppy Dog! 
I really feel for the people with the stolen vehicle. I will never forget the sinking awful feeling of walking out of a store in Guatemala and seeing
the empty parking space where our truck had been. And somehow, it was stolen out of this small parking lot in a good part of town, and in front of
three armed security guards. The Guatemalan police? 
After over a year in Central America, it was the only time we did not use the Club.
Diane
[Edited on 6-13-2006 by jdtrotter]
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JG
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Install a kill switch....well hidden, they are very effective. I switched the fuel pump cut off circuit from the front bumper(set up from factory for
front end collisions)....and dont forget to use it!!
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bajajudy
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You know that this kind of stuff happens everywhere.
A few years back, a friend and his 11 year old son were headed down for a month of camping and fishing. They stopped in OB to get a few more lures
and other fishing needs and when they came out of the store, their pickup and trailered aluminum boat were gone. At that point all they had was the
bag of fishing gear they had in their hands.
He eventually got his pickup back but nothing else.
So be careful out there
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HotSchott
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Rottweiler.
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David A.
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HotSchott, I second that comment  In my case, Rockweiler!!
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Capt. George
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a rabid wife israther scary!
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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bancoduo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Hijacked from another forum but good info:
We had our Toyota Forerunner stolen 6/1 at the San Quintin La Pinta. After a full day of visiting the San Quintin Police, Federal Police and Municipal
Administrative Offices we finally continued the trip south. Please be aware that this can happen, even with a locked/alarmed vehicle, nice hotel and
well lit parking. We will never stay in San Quintin again due to the total disinterest of the local police and the night staff at the hotel. Lessons
learned....accurately estimate your MX car insurance with a reputable company, alarm and "club" your car whenever you stop, consider that MX car
insurance will not cover contents. Nobody spoke English in this whole day of sitting around in offices. Fortunately, we had above average Spanish or
it would have been impossible. If you have a theft in Baja, also contact the Tourist Office in Ensenada to file a report. They will contact foreigners
if items are recovered. Other than that, the trip was great |
The first place to look for your stolen car is
behind the police station. 
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Baja Bernie
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| Quote: | | The first place to look for your stolen car is behind the police station.
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Sadly so true!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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comitan
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Years ago on the mainland a Canadian couple in their 70 got their camper hijacked and they drove them into a desolate area where the husband ended up
getting shot in the jaw but they managed to escape and went to the nearest Clinic which was right next to the Police station, where they parked. When
they came back out of the clinic to report their carjacking they went to their camper it was stripped of most everything.!!!!!!!
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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comitan
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Bancoduo
Have you thought about :
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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