I got the car back last night...it was towed from N. Richmond near a park for CA vehicle code violation 22651(c): When any vehicle is found upon a highway or any public lands and a report has previously been made that the vehicle has been stolen or a complaint has been filed and a warrant thereon issued charging that the vehicle has been embezzled.

The assholes stole almost ALL my horse stuff that was in the car (16" Crump English jumping close contact saddle, bridle, 2 halters, lead rope, long reins, box full of brushes, hoof picks, etc, white Troxel helmet with a small chip out of the brim), my car stereo (for which they had no face plate), my boyfriend's cell phone which had been left in the car, a toolbox, an old and yucky dog frisbee (the flying squirrel), a dog "Chuck it" toy, and my (old and corroded--I needed a new one anyway) car battery. Otherwise the car was in fine shape. Strangely, they covered the ends of the battery cables with clear plastic tape. There was a bunch of stuff left in the trunk as well (e.g. old trader Joe's bags, a plastic bucket, dog water container, a CD, the Chilton manual for my car, all my paperwork, maps, and everything in my glove box) so I don't think they threw everything else out looking for the faceplate--they must be planning to sell what they took. So if anyone sees stuff like this at a flea market or on Craigslist, please let me know!!

Btw, it cost $270 to get my car out...$155 towing fee, $75 forklift fee (since the car "didn't come in with keys"), and a $47 storage fee...this is when I came in to get the car the same day it was towed. What a racket!!