Found: Stolen Parts in Moses Lake WA
They obviously cut it up so they could use it as scrap (smaller pieces=easier transport)
I hate a thief with a passion. They have no regard for value (monetary OR sentimental) and view people as merely pockets to be picked...even their own families.
They view what they do as 'opportunism' rather than being morally and ethically wrong.
Most cannot or will not change their habits until they are caught..and then it was 'bad luck' or an unlucky break. Most freely admit if they weren't caught, they would have no qualms with continuing the status quo.
A 'fine' or misdemeanor jail time does not fix these scumbags. What DOES seem to work in many cases is for THEM to have something of value stolen from them, or to suffer severe consequences for their action (as in, getting the living **** kicked out of them by the rightful owner or a 'bad cop') I would have no trouble unleashing the dog on one of these asshats and would take my sweet time calling her off.
It's OUR stuff...keep your cotton-pickin' hands OFF it!
OK, rant over. I feel better now. Glad they found your stuff...even if it is messed up.
Press charges if they catch the bastards....