Last year a gang of 4 were charged with breaking and entering into numerous import cars as well as a police storage facility. I was one of the victims and know there were around 14 other guys. I spoke to a few at the Police Station where we claimed our stolen goods back (intercoolers, turbo's, etc.)
The prosecutor sent me a victim restitution form to fill out, which I did, so that they could get the alleged dirtbags to pay up when they were found guilty (I'm out $1500). This was last fall and I have not heard anything since. I'm going to contact the crown prosecutor to see if the case has gone to trial yet and if so what the verdict was.
I have since heard that one of these alleged scum is driving around in a 10th Anniversary RX7. Now I'm wondering how someone who doesn't have the cash to pay his bills comes up with the cash to buy a new car. Kind of ticks me off to say the least.
Last fall I spoke with the lawyers at the company where I work and asked what my options were if restitution was not paid. I was told that once the judgement is made and no payment is given I can go to motor vehicles and get their drivers license suspended - something I will definately enjoy doing. It would make me very happy to see a 10th Anniversay RX7 sitting in the impound lot for a month and know that it won't be driven until he pays up.
If anyone else here was a victim of these guys send me a PM and we can discuss what legal recourse we have to get our money out of them. I know that many of you took a bigger hit than I did so I'm sure you would all be interested in getting some justice.