Update: When Brent first called me I thought maybe someone had stolen several vehicles from this lot. They have quite the inventory.  http://www.playtoys.cc/

No, the thieves went after the Runner specifically and drove it right out an access gate maintained by Caltrans on to the 10 FWY.

It sure makes me think twice about parking my rig in a secure, infra red laser equipped, security camera filled facility along with hot rods and other speciality cars.

sounds fishy to me too...so this rig was driven out of a secured lot with video cameras?

Here is the story as I know it from Brent. The infra red sensors were triggered and the owner of the lot responded intially (not the Sheriff). When everything appeared to be in order, the owner left. The theory is the thieves waited until the owner left and then cut this access gate lock and drove out. I doubt it is an inside job due to the nature of this business (specialty cars on consignment) and that it has never happened in the past with much more valuable vehicles on site.  But then again, nothing seems to surprise me nowadays.

THAT SUCKS!!!!  I know the place and I hate to say it but good luck getting it back.   Being right next to the freeway like that, it's long gone.       I hope they find them  F'n thieves!!!

You are probably right. The rims on it are fairly unique though, a one off design from Stazworks. If you see a set of dual beadlock 17" wheels with a spider web center and "BD" on the outer ring, they came from Brent's rig.

ill watch in oceanside and camp pendleton

Any update on this!

Unfortunately, no.

Inside job.

No updates on finding it. 

The "double whammy" to Brent was the problem he had with the insurance. It had full coverage with a "cash value" policy. After the theft, AAA had him compile all of his receipts for payment. Three weeks later AAA denied coverage because of a clause in the policy that excluded vehicles placed on consignment for theft. 

That SUCKS!  Any chance the consignment place had insurance that would cover it?

any updates

CONGRATS!!!!!   floppin' thieves....... 

wow that is cool your lucky

Awsome!  Now where is the story!?!  You can't just say "Found it driving in Colton CA. It was taken to Mexico and vin switched, exo & wrap removed.  The wheels gave it away." without telling the whole story! 

yeah for sure!! Details details!!

That's about it. My friend got a call that it was spotted (about 15 miles away from where it was stolen in April 08). He drove to the location, immediately recognized it and called the police. They impounded it, due to the fact it had Baja California plates and the vin numbers were different. My friend called Peps at All Pro etc but the police confirmed it was his when they removed the license plate, the wrap job was still in place. Other than the exo and the wrap, the third rear seat was gone.

Wow dude... that's awesome that it's still in tact. By wrap job, you mean the design on the body... right?

Yeah, I'm curious too....