And now I have to enter the discussion.

If someone breaks into my Vanagon, breaks the steering lock, hot wires
it (or picks the ignition lock) and drives it even a foot, they have
'stolen' my van. Intent doesn't enter into the discussion. I do not
care if their 'intent' was to show me that it could be done. If they
leave a 'calling card' they are just plain stupid.

In this case, even if it only takes thirty seconds to fix the damage,
it is still a trespass and a theft of someone's time.  I'm sure that
the federal law enforcement officials would feel the same way. They
tend to take cracking *very* seriously.

Prosecute the bastard!!!

Jim Arnott
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