Likely of stolen cars being found in Houston, TX?

Question

My car was stolen yesterday between 10:30 PM - 4:30 AM on Aug. 21/22 '08, in front of my home in Houston, TX. We filed a police report, but I've been antsy waiting on their call. My car is a typical honda civic LX in black and I figure that it'd be difficult to find. Though, it still has its California license plate, does this give any chances of being distinctive from other Honda?

California license have a sticker on its plate, where as Texas have a tag on the car, so I don't imagine they can get far if they switch plates in Houston without a tag (unless they get one.) It's pretty much a standard car, there's nothing special done to it, but it's not terrible. I'm more convinced it was stolen to be sold.

Does anyone know the likelihood of cars, in general, being found in Houston? I've lived here for two years and never had this happen to me before, but I am aware that theft is very common in this city, especially in the area I live.

If anyone lives in Houston, TX especially the Southwest area, I'd appreciate it if you can be on the look out for a '99 black Honda Civic lx with a California license plate. There's a long crack on the left corner of the back bumper and another long crack on the front bottom windshield of the passenger's side. Small dents on both side doors. Stolen in the area of Highway 6 and Beechnut. Would greatly appreciate it if you can help out.

Thank You,

Charlene.

Answer 1

your car has been chopped. civics are the most likely car to get stolen in the us. tough luck. my friend had he civic si stolen right in front of his house. it got chopped and the police found it gutted in a parking garage a few weeks later.

Answer 2

What that guy said.

Or the car is headed to Nawlins and a drug deal is about to be made.

Naturally, that is where most Katrina refugees settled at. Don't shoot the messenger, I just live in the Houston area.

This is testament to why Honda insurance rates are so high.  Now can we get that "Hondas are cheap to insure" myth out of the way?  Thanks!