We hope that you never have to use this site because of a theft. However, if you do find your vehicle, or a friend’s vehicle, stolen we hope you post it here so that it spreads to our thousands and thousands of viewers across multiple sites throughout the globe. There have been many thefts posted on hundreds of sites through forums and car enthusiast sites which led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

How does it work exactly? Quite simple, actually. Any thefts posted on TheftNotice.com is automatically added to an RSS feed. That feed is automatically updated on websites, forums, cell phones, home pages, google accounts, etc. that are subscribed to our feeds.

We have users and websites that subscribe to all feeds, honda sites may subscribe specifically to honda feeds, etc. This leads to potentially thousands and thousands of alert car enthusiasts on your team that are in places that you can’t be and can notify the police for you.

Word of mouth is the best/fastest way of getting news out. Our news feeds distribute to multiple of automotive related forums, enthusiast sites, etc. Those viewers are very protective of their vehicles, as are you. So, when they see a fellow enthusiast’s vehicle has been stolen they’re just as eager to catch the thief as you are.One post on our site goes to multiple sites in multiple cities and states across the US. Many of you know exactly how powerful this tool is. Some of you many not. For those of you that may not…

Below is a perfect example of how networking across the internet can lead to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

“1991 skyline gt-r-stolen! (and recovered)”

1. New member regretfully posts that his car has been stolen by someone with a fake ID that took a permanent test drive. Describes vehicle and thief.
   
2. Thief encounters another forum member at Chinook mall, member recognizes stolen vehicle as described in this post. Snaps pictures, posts on beyond. Even in a city of 1 million people, thief is spotted within hours due to internet exposure
   
3. Thief is found on facebook using said pictures, recognized by multiple members
   
4. Full name, address, and workplace is found via facebook
   
5. Multiple forum members drive to known address at 2:30am, car is parked outside. Dude peeks out the window, sees posse, gets scared.
   
6. Car disappears at some point.
   
7. Another member drives by later, finds car. Boxes car in, calls cops, calls rightful owner
   
8. Hilarity ensues
   
9. Cops show up 2 hours later, pictures and youtube video posted of stolen car, and Dr. Claw the fail car thief getting arrested
   
10. Car is now safe at home, back up for sale, with a new test drive policy. Bonus: Thief leaves $22 in change, and a shitty wanksta hat.
11. Link is passed around to virtually every forum worldwide within hours, checking in to show community support. Appears on front page of digg.com.

Here is the original post the car owner made that lead to the quick recovery.

Hello,

Unfortunately I have to post this as one of my first posts…..my 1991 Skyline GT-R is officially STOLEN.

It was stolen from Heritage Auto Sales in Calgary, Alberta - 7500 6th Street SE at about 1:00pm today - March 26th, 2008. A test driver that went on a permanent test drive.

Police reports have been filed and all ID on the guy was fake.

His description is the following:

White Male, approx 22-24 years of age. Heavy set guy probably weighing about 185-195lbs 5 foot 6 in height. Distinguishing features on him were he was missing his ring finger and middle finger on his left hand…..also had severe scarring on the top of his left hand. He had a piercing with a pointed stud on his right eyebrow. Light colored, short spiked hair. He went by the name Terrance.

He also had a friend driving a late model Acura TSX, silver in color with a damaged rear bumper. I don’t have much for a description on this guy other than again, a white male 22-24 years of age about 6 foot tall weighing around 160lbs - slim build.

Any details that lead to apprehending the suspects or finding the missing vehicle will result in a cash reward.

The pictures are of the stolen vehicle:

Shortly after the above pics were posted online a fellow enthusiast saw the stolen car and took this pic of the thief driving it:

Following all of the postings, the thief was caught… and the arrest was video taped.

With all the online exposure, even the news picked up the story.

News Teaser:

Full News Story:

The recovery was even picked up by the local newspaper.

With each auto enthusiast pouring their money, heart, sweat and time into their vehicle it is sad to see the number thefts seemingly growing day by day. With your help by placing our feeds on your site, or encouraging your favorite site’s admins to do so, we can all help recover stolen vehicles before they are stripped, sold or are just never seen again.