A Honda Civic owner in Sacramento, California, experienced a devastating ordeal after thieves stole all four wheels from their car while it was parked in their own driveway. Reddit user Rascal_life shared the incident on r/hondacivic, explaining that they had consistently kept the vehicle in the garage since purchasing it two years earlier. However, after the sudden passing of a family member, they offered to store the deceased relative’s belongings in the garage, leaving them with no option but to park the car outside.
“They got me…” the defeated car owner wrote in their post. “Moved the car to the driveway for only three weeks before the wheels got jacked,” they explained. Hundreds of readers were shocked that something like this could happen in Sacramento.
Fortunately, OP reported that the thieves did not damage the car beyond stealing its wheels. In other words, although the culprits were still ruthless, they at least avoided causing unnecessary destruction.
Redditors Believe This Situation Is Becoming Common Due to Poverty
Among the various commenters, some pointed out that, beyond the theft itself, this type of robbery is becoming increasingly common. Although they certainly blamed the thieves, many also noted that it is due to the country’s economic situation.
“That’s because the wealth inequality is insane in America; California is one of those places where you will see a naked homeless person right next to the Hollywood stars. Everyone will deny any inequality, though.”
“Most people in California pretty much live paycheck to paycheck, despite it being the hub for some of the richest people in the world,” suggesting that financial hardship may push some individuals toward theft.
Another Redditor joined the discussion, saying that New York has experienced similar problems.
“I had my 2004 Civic messed with daily a few years back. They would try to steal the catalytic converter, then realize I had a messed-up one with a hole in it and leave it.”
Nowadays, it’s the citizens who have to be more vigilant about their belongings, but it seems the thieves don’t have to worry.
