well ladies and gentlemen

Watch Craigslist, you should be able to buy it back in a day or so! But seriously, thieves suck. Hope they get what’s coming to them sooner rather than later.

 

yep unfortunately, the officer said he will investigate and let me know

 

Sorry op. I learned to lock my tailgate a long time ago. Maybe look at the hose clamp mod for the future? Good luck man. Theft sucks.

 

https://youtu.be/kGt1nyTLG9Y

 

wtf too easy

 

That sux...
But...lock it.

 

Yup and out here, folks will just walk by and watch it happen - phone in their face.

 

The guy that stole that tailgate is a moderator on here

 

Sorry to hear that OP. I'd encourage you to invest in a pop n' lock next tailgate. Mine was super convenient. Never had to worry if it was locked since it locked with the doors/key fob

 

Why are thieves targeting tailgates? I understand the Catalytic converters, but not tailgates.

 

i dont know , im guessing easy money , i googled the part and they go for 1200

 

exactly i zoomed in the pic and that girl said she didnt see anything, she was there when i went in and when i came out

 

I don't really understand the posts about investing in a tailgate lock or using a hose clamp. Tacoma tailgates already come with a lock. You just have to turn the key!

 

She’s probably the spotter.

 

extra added safety and peace of mind?

 

I get peace of mind every time I turn my key to lock my tailgate.

 

Damn, I just bought my truck and this is my biggest fear.

I might have missed it but was the tailgate locked?

 

i usually lock it , honestly i don’t remember

 

nice