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sooper_dooper_cooper · Jan 27th, 2004, 02:32 PM

WELL, ALMOST

Waiting for mom in the bank! Pulled up in a cul de sac on a private carpark! Waiting
2 thug llokin men in a peogeot 306 pointed at me car, didnt take much notice! Later came back, blocked me in the carpark and ran toward car. Black Cab parked in front of me drove off (might of known what was goin on) to let me get away! Almost had an accident trying to get away! As i turned corner mom jumped in the car. Was followed by them but luck has it there was a police station over the road. Drove onto poilice station carpark and they drove off.

NB Drive carfully
NNB specially in Brierley Hill / Dudley area (it happened in pearson street off brierley hill high street

THANK GOD FOR AUTO LOCKING DOORS

It was a Silver door Pougeot 306 M/N Reg, t2o white mid/early 20's

My baby is ok!!!!!!!!!

baradona · Jan 27th, 2004, 02:39 PM

In South Africa you're allowed to have flamethrowers that fire 10ft from under the sills. That way you can let the ******* get close then watch them burn. I wonder if they smell good. I might even wee on them to put them out.
More to the point though mate, glad you're alright. That's pretty messed up. The downside to the good security on the minis is people try harder to get them.

JTT · Jan 27th, 2004, 02:41 PM

Did you report them to the police?

AMT · Jan 27th, 2004, 03:14 PM

Mind you, if they smash your window and block you in, there's not much you would be able to do.

Then it would just be a case of letting them have the car, and getting yourself outta there!

That's scary stuff matey, glad to hear you (and Mini) were ok.

bobnobski · Jan 27th, 2004, 03:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AMT

Mind you, if they smash your window and block you in, there's not much you would be able to do.

Then it would just be a case of letting them have the car, and getting yourself outta there!

That's scary stuff matey, glad to hear you (and Mini) were ok.

any scrot tries to pull me outta my automobile, i have a sharp shiny suprise for them waiting under my seat!

AMT · Jan 27th, 2004, 03:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski

any scrot tries to pull me outta my automobile, i have a sharp shiny suprise for them waiting under my seat!

I suppose that would be an alternative option!!

obehave · Jan 27th, 2004, 04:13 PM

Glad you're OK.

scooperman_uk · Jan 27th, 2004, 05:13 PM

no way... thats real scary....

gypsyslady · Jan 27th, 2004, 05:37 PM

Just as importantly you and your Mom are OK too! How frightful!

Glad you were able to get away safely!

AJH3 · Jan 27th, 2004, 06:37 PM

Good to hear you, your mum and your MINI all got away safely.

Just aswell there was a Police Station there, did you get there Reg and report them by any chance (even tho there 306 was probly stolen

)

buckmeister · Jan 27th, 2004, 11:04 PM

Whilst Brierley Hill isn't the most wonderful of places, it does concern me that this sort of thing is happening so close to home (I only live in Kingswinford).

I think I may have seen your car parked around the back of the shops in Amblecote a few months ago, it made my filthy IB/W Cooper look very badly looked after...

adamlondon · Jan 28th, 2004, 12:55 AM

Thats pretty rough mate. Im just glad you are ok. It really gets to me when you cant feel safe anywhere, even in your car, home etc... I just hope they get whats coming to them (next time they might get run over - we can only hope!).

All the best,

Adam

azimmerm · Jan 28th, 2004, 01:20 AM

wow! with a thread name like that i suspect that the "Department of Homeland Security" will be giving you a call soon.

seriously, glad you are ok. sounds like a scary situation.

OregonCooper · Jan 28th, 2004, 01:38 AM

Scary situation; glad you made it out okay. I wonder if guns are a deterrent to this kind of thing (of course, the thugs could have them too, here).

NEMINI · Jan 28th, 2004, 01:40 AM

Glad you made it out of there okay

PS- carjacked may have made a better title

brett · Jan 28th, 2004, 02:09 AM

Now that's what I call a "Mini Adventure"

Glad to hear your ok

RustyPaint · Jan 28th, 2004, 04:19 AM

Wow... sounds like its getting bad over there. I'v seen a few cases over here on the news of car jackers taking cars with the owner stuck in the seat belt being draged on the road. There was one case localy (I think... don't remeber exact location) where they took the car while the owner's baby was still in the car seat in the back. Luckly he turned himself in after seeing the baby in the back.

I rember seeing on a tech show long time ago about cars that shoot tear gass so you can get away. That sounds a little more humane than flame thowers

Mike Clarke · Jan 28th, 2004, 05:10 AM

Glad to hear that you are OK, take care

paa100 · Jan 28th, 2004, 06:32 AM

To get my 4x4 insured here in Lithuania I had to have an anti-carjacking system fitted. I carry a small transponder in my pocket. When I move out of range the fuel pump cuts off. Luckilly, I didnt need to have one in my MINI as I was worried that the butchers who fit it wouldnt have a clue about the MINIs complex system. I believe that mikethemini fits them in the UK though. As he knows everything about MINI's it might be an option if you live in a dodgy area or dont have something sharp and pointy under the seat!

They are too ubiquotous to work here now though. All those tea leaves know about them and point a big knife at you until you hand over the transponder.

Luckilly, no-one here really knows what a MINI is. If its not a Audi, beemer or merc they leave it alone.

Hickster · Jan 28th, 2004, 12:26 PM

This is very bad. I drive along Brierley Hill High Street every day to get to work. It is a pretty rough area though so I'm not all that suprised.

Jan 27th, 2004, 02:32 PM	#1
sooper_dooper_cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 73 Offline	*** * * Hijacked * * *** WELL, ALMOST Waiting for mom in the bank! Pulled up in a cul de sac on a private carpark! Waiting 2 thug llokin men in a peogeot 306 pointed at me car, didnt take much notice! Later came back, blocked me in the carpark and ran toward car. Black Cab parked in front of me drove off (might of known what was goin on) to let me get away! Almost had an accident trying to get away! As i turned corner mom jumped in the car. Was followed by them but luck has it there was a police station over the road. Drove onto poilice station carpark and they drove off. NB Drive carfully NNB specially in Brierley Hill / Dudley area (it happened in pearson street off brierley hill high street THANK GOD FOR AUTO LOCKING DOORS It was a Silver door Pougeot 306 M/N Reg, t2o white mid/early 20's My baby is ok!!!!!!!!! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...oper/57976.jpg Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry 27/03/05

Jan 28th, 2004, 01:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:45 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Glad you made it out of there okay PS- carjacked may have made a better title NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 28th, 2004, 02:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Now that's what I call a "Mini Adventure" Glad to hear your ok 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Jan 28th, 2004, 06:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
paa100 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forest of Dean Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 1,313 Offline	To get my 4x4 insured here in Lithuania I had to have an anti-carjacking system fitted. I carry a small transponder in my pocket. When I move out of range the fuel pump cuts off. Luckilly, I didnt need to have one in my MINI as I was worried that the butchers who fit it wouldnt have a clue about the MINIs complex system. I believe that mikethemini fits them in the UK though. As he knows everything about MINI's it might be an option if you live in a dodgy area or dont have something sharp and pointy under the seat! They are too ubiquotous to work here now though. All those tea leaves know about them and point a big knife at you until you hand over the transponder. Luckilly, no-one here really knows what a MINI is. If its not a Audi, beemer or merc they leave it alone. WhatCar? Claim: “As hot hatches go, it’s hotter than a blacksmith’s armpit.”

Jan 28th, 2004, 12:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Hickster Hitched to Mrs H My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The SOUTH Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 7,397 Offline	This is very bad. I drive along Brierley Hill High Street every day to get to work. It is a pretty rough area though so I'm not all that suprised. D-lite-full

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Jan 27th, 2004, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
baradona MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a helicopter Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 216 Offline	In South Africa you're allowed to have flamethrowers that fire 10ft from under the sills. That way you can let the ******* get close then watch them burn. I wonder if they smell good. I might even wee on them to put them out. More to the point though mate, glad you're alright. That's pretty messed up. The downside to the good security on the minis is people try harder to get them.

Jan 27th, 2004, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
JTT Mini B'atch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Da Club Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Did you report them to the police?

Jan 27th, 2004, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 462 Offline	Mind you, if they smash your window and block you in, there's not much you would be able to do. Then it would just be a case of letting them have the car, and getting yourself outta there! That's scary stuff matey, glad to hear you (and Mini) were ok.

Jan 27th, 2004, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 1,022 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AMT Mind you, if they smash your window and block you in, there's not much you would be able to do. Then it would just be a case of letting them have the car, and getting yourself outta there! That's scary stuff matey, glad to hear you (and Mini) were ok. any scrot tries to pull me outta my automobile, i have a sharp shiny suprise for them waiting under my seat!

Jan 27th, 2004, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 462 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski any scrot tries to pull me outta my automobile, i have a sharp shiny suprise for them waiting under my seat! I suppose that would be an alternative option!!

Jan 27th, 2004, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:45 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Glad you're OK.

Jan 27th, 2004, 05:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 5,242 Offline	no way... thats real scary....

Jan 27th, 2004, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
gypsyslady MINI guitar strummer.... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Local Time: 09:45 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Just as importantly you and your Mom are OK too! How frightful! Glad you were able to get away safely!

Jan 27th, 2004, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
AJH3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Good to hear you, your mum and your MINI all got away safely. Just aswell there was a Police Station there, did you get there Reg and report them by any chance (even tho there 306 was probly stolen )

Jan 27th, 2004, 11:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
buckmeister Rattle, Rattle, Rattle... Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Whilst Brierley Hill isn't the most wonderful of places, it does concern me that this sort of thing is happening so close to home (I only live in Kingswinford). I think I may have seen your car parked around the back of the shops in Amblecote a few months ago, it made my filthy IB/W Cooper look very badly looked after...

Jan 28th, 2004, 12:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
adamlondon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 427 Offline	Thats pretty rough mate. Im just glad you are ok. It really gets to me when you cant feel safe anywhere, even in your car, home etc... I just hope they get whats coming to them (next time they might get run over - we can only hope!). All the best, Adam

Jan 28th, 2004, 01:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
azimmerm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 09:45 AM Posts: 447 Offline	wow! with a thread name like that i suspect that the "Department of Homeland Security" will be giving you a call soon. seriously, glad you are ok. sounds like a scary situation.

Jan 28th, 2004, 01:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
OregonCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hillsboro, OR Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Scary situation; glad you made it out okay. I wonder if guns are a deterrent to this kind of thing (of course, the thugs could have them too, here).

Jan 28th, 2004, 04:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
RustyPaint Snotty Rhinohiney Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between 3 Mt. in AZ Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 255 Offline	Wow... sounds like its getting bad over there. I'v seen a few cases over here on the news of car jackers taking cars with the owner stuck in the seat belt being draged on the road. There was one case localy (I think... don't remeber exact location) where they took the car while the owner's baby was still in the car seat in the back. Luckly he turned himself in after seeing the baby in the back. I rember seeing on a tech show long time ago about cars that shoot tear gass so you can get away. That sounds a little more humane than flame thowers

Jan 28th, 2004, 05:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 5,247 Offline	Glad to hear that you are OK, take care

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