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Help catch a thief!!

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by ktmrider, Jul 26, 2012.

  1. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    ktmrider

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    My moms shop was broken into last night and they got the thief on video camera. She pulled up, parked, then drove away and returned two minutes later presumably picking up bolt cutters.

    What I need is help identifying the headlight pattern, i initially thought mercedes but its different. Any help is appreciated.

    [​IMG]

    Located in Almaden San Jose
     
  2. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    xyourlocaldjx

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    you dont have a better pic? It could be anything from that picture....
    headlights alone it looks like
    Eclipse, early 90's or late 80s porsche..
     
  3. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    2nd gen Mitsubishi Eclipse or Honda Prelude are my two picks.


    [​IMG]

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  4. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    I was thinking the latter of those two

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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    Kinda looks like it has that side marker light and maybe even be a convertible like the spyder, though...
     
  6. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    A video more than just a picture would help a ton.

    The semi-visible taillight is kinda odd, like it wraps around on a previous-gen Accord coupe or something
     
  7. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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    That might just be a street light reflecting in the rear quarter panel? :notsure:
     
  8. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    Thanks for the help ill see what i can do about a video
     
  9. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    Tried to clean up that image as best as I could, maybe give more insight. it looks to me like that rear flare is just reflection from another light source

    edit: didnt see bradleyscott's post when i was off in the image editor. agree

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  10. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Looks like a Mercedes SLK to me. [​IMG]
     
  11. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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    My first thought was also honda prelude
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    It could be. Or a porsche like the first reply. Both great burglar cars. :D
     
  13. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    kinda looks like a mustang to me 05 or so
     
  14. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    The taillights give it away as a 2011 Mercedes SLK. [​IMG]
     
  15. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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    looks like a Dbag to me.
     
  16. Jul 26, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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    jgwheeler17

    jgwheeler17 I'm a zit. Get it?

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    do you see what happens larry? . .do you see what happens larry? . . this is what happens when you fuck..a..stranger...in..the.. ASS!

    (really don't know why i felt the need to post that :eek:)

    anyway, not sure OP. it is a black car. it certainly has an eclipseish front end.
     
  17. Jul 26, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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    There is a Hyudai which closely resembles a Mercedes. Maybe it is a Hyundai.
     

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