Stolen A-Bodies From CA High Desert

A buddy had a boat, motor and fishing gear stored in a mini-storage in Mississippi years ago. He had a Master brand padlock on the door. Evidently the lock came with the key number inked on the bottom by the keyhole, and he should have scratched it off, and didn’t. He went to get the boat, opened the lock/door and everything was missing. His key still fit the lock. He figured the thieves copied the key number, had a key made and took his stuff; then, they put his lock back on, so everything appeared normal.