Attn: People in Philly

[blueeyedbyrd]

A friend of mine's van was stolen in Philly yesterday, I know chances are slim that he will get in back in decent shape much less with all his tools still inside, but I wanted to post a message he left on myspace on the off chance that anyone down there may know anything.

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My van got stolen yesterday (05/17/07) from Frankford Ave, between Cheltenham Ave and the Frankford train station. I parked there to go down to the court house to counter all the assholes who wanted to "free Mumia" when I got back my van was gone. The police were beyond backed up yesterday due to a new 911 system being put in and all of their computers being down because of it, so they tried their best to help but it took them a good 8 or 9 hours to even be able to come out and see me.

My van is a white Chevy conversion van with no extended top, it has ugly teal detailing along the sides and a teal interior.
Plate # GLW8239
VIN # 1GBEG25Z5RF119665

I had a red GT Agressor mountain bike in the back with an over sized frame, a cannondale seat bag and a digital speedomiter that currently does not work.

I also had a 200 piece mechanics tool set, Metric and SAE open end wrench sets, tin snips, a flex beam torque wrench (All craftsman) as well as a few other random mix-matched socket heads and screwdrivers, shit like that. If I do not get my tools back I can not get the job I just applied for that pays enough to pay my bills and that is closer to home than an hour away.

If I don't get my van back I lose the job I have and my wife, daughter and stepson are out on the streets.

If anyone sees my van call the police and contact me.

[PhillyGunOwner]

Sorry to hear about your Van, I'll keep a lookout for it in the Tacony / Mayfair area.

[blueeyedbyrd]

thanks btw, its not my van - but a good friends van. if anyone sees it, knows anything etc please contact the police.

[God's Country]

A friend of mine's van was stolen in Philly yesterday, I know chances are slim that he will get in back in decent shape much less with all his tools still inside, but I wanted to post a message he left on myspace on the off chance that anyone down there may know anything.

Wow, talk about getting kicked in the teeth. I'm sorry I can't help due to geography, but I will keep my fingers crossed and your friend in my thoughts.

[Lougotzz]

Post a pic if you have one. Then it will be in their memory. I dont live in philly. Good luck. Sorry to hear it.

[Skuggi]

Does he mind his truck back with a few bullet holes in it. If it per chance were to make it's way across state, I would have to shoot the front tires out and my aim isnt that good ya know

[blueeyedbyrd]

I'll see if I can get a pic. As for the bullet holes it would just be one more battle scar.

[dnar]

Hey blueeyedbyrd, so sorry to hear about your friends predicament. I will keep him, his wife and children in my prayers! Please let us know if they need anything other than their van/bike/tools back, i.e., food, funds, etc.

Take care,

Rand

[blueeyedbyrd]

I will pass along the message Rand. Thank you so much.

[Skuggi]

better idea how bout you direct him over to the site here