[algonaman]

Inside job? well yea, I am putting that back on the table as a possibility, since I heard from the seller the exact location of the rig. But I want to choose my words carefully (he may be reading here Innocent till proven, etc.), as I have no proof or anything, just that he (the seller) knew the guy who 'spotted' it and was able to give me the name and # of the 'spotter' and an exact address of the location of the Cruiser, on S. 18th Street 3100 block just off Union Ave. I did not call the number of the guy he gave me the name of who was 'in the know'. What I did was call the Federal Way Police, drove out to the location, called the Tacoma police, waited a block away, did not see anything or anyone suspicious at the house # given. The Tacoma PD knocked on door, of course no answer. It was removed from the 'hot list' and I was able/allowed to drive it home, oily mess inside/outside and all. Not sure on whether it was inside job (hate to think so, thought the seller was a straight up kinda guy) or random thief who knew about the ease of Toyota theivery. I will be wanting the Lojack or some other form of theft deterrent (and or recovery device). For now, the Rhodesian Ridgeback will be riding along for the first line of defense until such devices are installed. Man, if it wasn't for this thread, I think the thief might not have felt the karma generated to let it be found in one piece!