[TR] Restoration expert stole my car

[Glenn A. Merrell]

brian fitzgerald wrote:
> Just wanted everyone to know, that after paying a "restoration expert" over 
> $17,000 he has disappeared.  Got evicted from his shop, disconnected his 
> phone and won't answer my letters [I think I have his address]  He also 
> still has my 1960 TR3A...Anybody ever sucessfully sue in similar situations? 
>   If so, was it NY and can I have the lawyers name?
>   
Brian,

Was it in Poughkeepsie by any chance??  Do you have receipts showing all 
work is paid for??  Take the receipts, and your title and registration 
with photos to the Police, file a theft report IMMEDIATELY!!!  IF the 
car is in his facility and visible, the Police will make three attempts 
to contact the property owner.  If they can not get in touch with the 
owner and it is visibly identifiable that it is your car,  the sheriff 
will cut locks to allow you to retrieve your car.  You may need to get a 
court order first using the information obtained by the police.

If you do not have receipts, get copies of your checks or credit car 
charges.  I hope you did not pay cash ...

-- 
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead bugs on the windshield!