Was this guy a little anal?
Private yards are not pull a parts all have their own and various rules. Their yard their rules.
I find out the rules. All is cool and I follow their rules. Not many yards even left with old stuff anymore. It is a priviledge to get into their yard (world).
Yards have always had trouble with some people walking around and pooping of emblems stealing. Some people come back later and steal whole cars!!!
Run an ad on CL for parts for sale and some thieves will come to look and later return at midnight!!