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AprilWhine · Jun 17th, 2003, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HyperSprite
FNIVME2 wrote
"Recently there have been cases of thiefs targeting certain MINI's, seen on the internet or at shows, because they were able to get the license plate number then have a conspirator provide the registration info. They will then go the the home of the owner and swipe the car. Usually breaking into the home to get the keys."

I have a personalized plate that anyone could remember. I was just wondering how this happens and where I might find out more information about it. Would the the "conspirator" work at the DMV or in Sacramento? Do you have any links?

Chris

I don't think you will have a problem. Since the murder of that starlet, I don't remember her name, the CA DMV won't give out that info.

There is a sticky thread in the General forum, started by MINI Cruiser, about that sort of thing happening to original Minis in the UK. I haven't heard of anything like it in the US.

I like to post pics of my car, and I have a good plate. But my registration goes to a PO box.

Jun 17th, 2003, 05:39 AM	#3
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:33 AM Posts: 16,915 Offline	Re: thiefs targeting certain MINI's? Quote: Originally posted by HyperSprite FNIVME2 wrote "Recently there have been cases of thiefs targeting certain MINI's, seen on the internet or at shows, because they were able to get the license plate number then have a conspirator provide the registration info. They will then go the the home of the owner and swipe the car. Usually breaking into the home to get the keys." I have a personalized plate that anyone could remember. I was just wondering how this happens and where I might find out more information about it. Would the the "conspirator" work at the DMV or in Sacramento? Do you have any links? Chris I don't think you will have a problem. Since the murder of that starlet, I don't remember her name, the CA DMV won't give out that info. There is a sticky thread in the General forum, started by MINI Cruiser, about that sort of thing happening to original Minis in the UK. I haven't heard of anything like it in the US. I like to post pics of my car, and I have a good plate. But my registration goes to a PO box. Global Moderator