On 2 Jan 2003, at 17:39, Paul Archibald wrote:

> Why the heck would someone steal an old bug! I know back in
> the eighties when the cal bug craze was in full swing
> things were different, but usually a tricked out one, not a
> stocker, but man! I thought the thieves were all stupid
> guys driving slammed civics...didn;t ralize people still
> stole the cool old vintage iron. ;-( Hope it is found and
> was joy-riden w/o damage.
>
> Paul
> (fond memories of that first bug I owned...it always brings
> a smile when I visit the folks and park behind it..)
>
>
> >         A friend had her white 1966 beetle stolen last
> > night in Tucson,
> > AZ.  It is a very nice stock bug.  The plates are Arizona
> > DEB172 and the
> > vin is 116906089.  Please contact me at this email
> > address or 520 740
> > 0289.    Thanks,  Gary Gibson
>

At least as of several years ago, the known disposition of  many stolen
cars from S. California was either across the border to Mexico (not far
from Tuscon) or onto ships destined for the Fillipines & other Pacific
ports.  So, other than those that get chopped up for parts, the cars
stolen by professionals here are not likely to be seen again on local
streets.  Sorry about that.  Of course, if it was kids, there's a chance.
//Jack