I dunno what it is with these ass holes in everett, but another older cherokee was just stolen last night about a mile from mine/@Squatch's house. Gotta be the same guys.
Wife's 2-door XJ stolen
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Mr. Pink
TJ Enthusiast
They are really easy to steal I had my 97 xj stolen a few years back
Theres car theft forums? WTH...hope they find your wifes ride!!
alittleoff
TJ Addict
Yeah coffee. For my Wife, I’ll open a fresh can, set up the maker and pour it for her but, I can’t stand the taste. And as far as burning leaves, I don’t do that, I burn the buds.Yeah, had to give up the liquid refreshments due to a diabetes diagnosis, and I don't participate in putting burning leaves near my face. So, coffee it is.
Mr. Pink
TJ Enthusiast
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So, I revisited a thread started back in '17 by @CodaMan on installing a kill switch that utilizes a "combination" by manner of some rocker switches that are "hidden in plain sight". I love the idea, but will have to really do my homework, as electrical has never been my forte.
As @Vasq pointed out, another Cherokee was stolen this morning. It was last seen in the same area that ours was recovered from. Great. Someone obviously favors these. What I cannot figure out is how they got ours. First off, let me say that yes, the doors were definitely locked, and all keys are accounted for. Now, there's some evidence of a slim-jim being used on the driver's door. Both door locks are undamaged. My key still works in the ignition, as well. I don't recall if the steering was locked when I went to retrieve it. I need to look into whether they somehow broke that mechanism, or not. I'm just at a loss as to how they did this. I guess an honest man doesn't know these things...yet!
As @Vasq pointed out, another Cherokee was stolen this morning. It was last seen in the same area that ours was recovered from. Great. Someone obviously favors these. What I cannot figure out is how they got ours. First off, let me say that yes, the doors were definitely locked, and all keys are accounted for. Now, there's some evidence of a slim-jim being used on the driver's door. Both door locks are undamaged. My key still works in the ignition, as well. I don't recall if the steering was locked when I went to retrieve it. I need to look into whether they somehow broke that mechanism, or not. I'm just at a loss as to how they did this. I guess an honest man doesn't know these things...yet!
The fact that they have good taste in Jeeps wouldn't save them from a good beating if I found them trying to relive me of my XJ ... or anything for that matter.
I'm glad to hear about it being recovered and still in almost perfect condition. Hopefully the other stolen one turns up later today.
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TJ2
TJ Expert
I have the kill-switch and also do not lock my jeeps. Seriously.
So now you’re going to invest in an alarm or some garage space, right? 
I’m glad you got it back.
I’m glad you got it back.
OP
Ha! Garage space is an urban myth, I tell ya!So now you’re going to invest in an alarm or some garage space, right?
I’m glad you got it back.
Cameras so you know what the thief looks like?Ha! Garage space is an urban myth, I tell ya!
OP
Very high on the list. Will be researching the fool out of my options, as I truly know nothing about 'em.
Useless in my opinion, wasted time and energy and I feel that way as a tech nerd. Take a look at Blaine's recent video of folks stealing his packages and explain what good it does watching a video of somebody stealing your stuff.
Glad you got your rig back Bro. I have zero issue with car thieves turning into organ donors.
Had a lady take a bike from our house (we had set it out for free earlier that day) walked right up and took it, I have a great screenshot of it. So clear I knew it was her when she walked her dog by the other day.
Cameras are a piece of the system. Video of someone not being able to steal your vehicle would give a better chance of identifying the low life’s than none.