My M5 was vandalized... ***Update 11/24/14: They found the criminal!***

boots · 09-14-2014, 02:24 AM

Someone decided to take one wheel cap off mine yesterday. What a bitch azz move. I'm glad they weren't able to take all 4.

RPiM5 · 09-15-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by boots

Someone decided to take one wheel cap off mine yesterday. What a bitch azz move. I'm glad they weren't able to take all 4.

That's super lame man. Doh!

RPiM5 · 11-24-2014, 08:42 PM

Well I have an update everyone. I got a call today that the police have identified the perpetrator in the vandalism of my M5. They have already issued a warrant for an arrest. The police were able to give me detailed information on what happened the night of the vandalism. The great news is that the vandalism was not a targeted attack against me or my M5. Instead it was a completely random act of vandalism. The perpetrator got drunk at a local bar that night and vandalized a few vehicles in the garage where I live where mine was the most heavily damaged. It turns out that later that night he was actually arrested for public intoxication. It took so long to identify him because of the back log at the forensics lab in running the fingerprints they got off of my M5. Like I said, he left fingerprints literally all over my car. The vandal was actually just visiting the area where I live and he resides out of state, so once the police find and arrest him and bring him back to VA, I can press charges. I can rest a lot easier now knowing that it was not a targeted attack. I was worried that it would happen again. Even though I have no known enemies where I live. So hopefully, justice will be served soon.

Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and sympathy/empathy over the last few months. It made it much easier dealing with this situation. Thank you all.

gblansten · 11-24-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Well I have an update everyone. I got a call today that the police have identified the perpetrator in the vandalism of my M5. They have already issued a warrant for an arrest. The police were able to give me detailed information on what happened the night of the vandalism. The great news is that the vandalism was not a targeted attack against me or my M5. Instead it was a completely random act of vandalism. The perpetrator got drunk at a local bar that night and vandalized a few vehicles in the garage where I live where mine was the most heavily damaged. It turns out that later that night he was actually arrested for public intoxication. It took so long to identify him because of the back log at the forensics lab in running the fingerprints they got off of my M5. Like I said, he left fingerprints literally all over my car. The vandal was actually just visiting the area where I live and he resides out of state, so once the police find and arrest him and bring him back to VA, I can press charges. I can rest a lot easier now knowing that it was not a targeted attack. I was worried that it would happen again. Even though I have no known enemies where I live. So hopefully, justice will be served soon.

Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and sympathy/empathy over the last few months. It made it much easier dealing with this situation. Thank you all.

Totally awesome. Great news.

WCH · 11-24-2014, 11:02 PM

Great news! I hope he gets what he deserves.

(H) · 11-24-2014, 11:17 PM

What a great relief. Good to know. Now we only have to get through the next four months to finally to get to enjoy our cars again (albeit, they might have turned into F80s by then ;-)

So glad to hear the update, @RPiM5

dw89 · 11-24-2014, 11:20 PM

bronch · 11-24-2014, 11:32 PM

Glad to hear they know who it is and hope they can find him, then prosecute. It was difficult to comprehend why someone would do this when I read your original post and now even more so. A random batshit drunk? Geez, I hope you're able to get some justice.

drbru · 11-25-2014, 03:11 AM

Brilliant news mate!

boots · 11-25-2014, 04:35 AM

Awesome Dave justice does work sometimes. It just takes awhile.

Bokke · 11-25-2014, 08:37 AM

Great police work - make sure you buy them some extra donuts!

RPiM5 · 11-25-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by (H)

What a great relief. Good to know. Now we only have to get through the next four months to finally to get to enjoy our cars again (albeit, they might have turned into F80s by then ;-)

So glad to hear the update, @RPiM5

Thanks man. Got any free time this week or next month. I'd still like to come up and visit. I have a 4 day weekend for Thanksgiving.

E90076 · 11-25-2014, 09:19 AM

Glad they caught them!

darkz · 11-25-2014, 10:58 AM

good the see some light at the end of this tunnel!

VMRWheels · 11-25-2014, 03:23 PM

Great news!

JustChris · 11-25-2014, 03:52 PM

Sorry to hear this news, the update is the best possible outcome though, knowing it was not born of any personal grudge.

Onwards and upwards.

soooma · 11-25-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Well I have an update everyone. I got a call today that the police have identified the perpetrator in the vandalism of my M5. They have already issued a warrant for an arrest. The police were able to give me detailed information on what happened the night of the vandalism. The great news is that the vandalism was not a targeted attack against me or my M5. Instead it was a completely random act of vandalism. The perpetrator got drunk at a local bar that night and vandalized a few vehicles in the garage where I live where mine was the most heavily damaged. It turns out that later that night he was actually arrested for public intoxication. It took so long to identify him because of the back log at the forensics lab in running the fingerprints they got off of my M5. Like I said, he left fingerprints literally all over my car. The vandal was actually just visiting the area where I live and he resides out of state, so once the police find and arrest him and bring him back to VA, I can press charges. I can rest a lot easier now knowing that it was not a targeted attack. I was worried that it would happen again. Even though I have no known enemies where I live. So hopefully, justice will be served soon.

Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and sympathy/empathy over the last few months. It made it much easier dealing with this situation. Thank you all.

Hope you and Mika feel better now -

I like it when you said no known enemies "Where I live" Hahahaha

SuckaGDog · 11-25-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bokke

Great police work - make sure you buy them some extra donuts!

LOL this made me crack up. Just got a speeding ticket today so no extra donuts from me.

alvinabed · 11-26-2014, 02:15 AM

What a good news!! Let's pray that this will not happen to other fellow M5 owners!!

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Well I have an update everyone. I got a call today that the police have identified the perpetrator in the vandalism of my M5. They have already issued a warrant for an arrest. The police were able to give me detailed information on what happened the night of the vandalism. The great news is that the vandalism was not a targeted attack against me or my M5. Instead it was a completely random act of vandalism. The perpetrator got drunk at a local bar that night and vandalized a few vehicles in the garage where I live where mine was the most heavily damaged. It turns out that later that night he was actually arrested for public intoxication. It took so long to identify him because of the back log at the forensics lab in running the fingerprints they got off of my M5. Like I said, he left fingerprints literally all over my car. The vandal was actually just visiting the area where I live and he resides out of state, so once the police find and arrest him and bring him back to VA, I can press charges. I can rest a lot easier now knowing that it was not a targeted attack. I was worried that it would happen again. Even though I have no known enemies where I live. So hopefully, justice will be served soon.

Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and sympathy/empathy over the last few months. It made it much easier dealing with this situation. Thank you all.

alvinabed · 11-26-2014, 02:16 AM

LOL

That's the risk of driving the beast!! The power is so addictive!!

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LOL this made me crack up. Just got a speeding ticket today so no extra donuts from me.

greentrbo95gst · 11-26-2014, 11:26 PM

Now you have to make some friends in local jail and make sure when the douchebag gets there he will get "special soap dropping" treatment every day.

09-14-2014, 02:24 AM	#111
boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	Someone decided to take one wheel cap off mine yesterday. What a bitch azz move. I'm glad they weren't able to take all 4.
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11-24-2014, 08:42 PM	#113
RPiM5 Major General 2870 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Well I have an update everyone. I got a call today that the police have identified the perpetrator in the vandalism of my M5. They have already issued a warrant for an arrest. The police were able to give me detailed information on what happened the night of the vandalism. The great news is that the vandalism was not a targeted attack against me or my M5. Instead it was a completely random act of vandalism. The perpetrator got drunk at a local bar that night and vandalized a few vehicles in the garage where I live where mine was the most heavily damaged. It turns out that later that night he was actually arrested for public intoxication. It took so long to identify him because of the back log at the forensics lab in running the fingerprints they got off of my M5. Like I said, he left fingerprints literally all over my car. The vandal was actually just visiting the area where I live and he resides out of state, so once the police find and arrest him and bring him back to VA, I can press charges. I can rest a lot easier now knowing that it was not a targeted attack. I was worried that it would happen again. Even though I have no known enemies where I live. So hopefully, justice will be served soon. Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and sympathy/empathy over the last few months. It made it much easier dealing with this situation. Thank you all. __________________
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11-24-2014, 11:02 PM	#115
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11-24-2014, 11:32 PM	#118
bronch Waiting for the sun 66 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 2018 M240ix Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear they know who it is and hope they can find him, then prosecute. It was difficult to comprehend why someone would do this when I read your original post and now even more so. A random batshit drunk? Geez, I hope you're able to get some justice. __________________ 2012 E92 M3- Miss her. 2015 F10 M5- Land yacht, but miss her too! 2016 991.1 GT3- Woohoo! 2018 M240ix- Daily driver. Still Woohoo!
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11-25-2014, 03:11 AM	#119
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11-25-2014, 04:35 AM	#120
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11-25-2014, 08:37 AM	#121
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11-25-2014, 09:19 AM	#123
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11-25-2014, 10:58 AM	#124
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11-25-2014, 03:23 PM	#125
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11-25-2014, 03:52 PM	#126
JustChris General 17483 Rep 25,112 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear this news, the update is the best possible outcome though, knowing it was not born of any personal grudge. Onwards and upwards. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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11-26-2014, 11:26 PM	#131
greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	Now you have to make some friends in local jail and make sure when the douchebag gets there he will get "special soap dropping" treatment every day. __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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