In a message dated 1/16/2006 11:04:18 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA writes:

Who's to  say it would only be used for a short joyride?

Here in Toronto one of  the most popular vehicles stolen is an early
Dodge Caravan. Mostly because  their primitive locks are easily dealt
with.  But they're not stolen  for joy riding.  (Go figure) Instead,
the thieves use the minivan to  haul away the booty from a subsequent
burglary or two. It's not at all  uncommon for the vehicle to be
recovered a few days later completely  thrashed and littered with the
remnants of local  break-and-enters.

With the supply of early caravans rusting into  oblivion it wouldn't
be surprising to see some of the thieves looking to an  alternative
hauler, and since lower BC is littered with westys I think  their
baitcar program is right on target.

Happy  trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Right on Greg,
The first thing a Bank Robber Usually does is;
Steal a get-away/transfer Car !!
JC..