Toyota 4 Runner , Stolen from outside the 7-11 at Alma & Parker on 4/4/2025

Posted by Alternative_Hall_470@reddit | plano | View on Reddit | 39 comments

Stolen Friday April 4 2025 at 11:45pm. Parked outside 7-11 , address - 996 W Parker Rd, Plano, Texas2023 Toyota 4Runner , Magnetic Gray color , yellow roof rack lights and both red and white interior map lights. Report filed with Plano PD. Logged report with Toyota Connected Services.

Please call Plano Police if spotted.

This happened close to home and within a few minutes. Anyone familiar with this 7-11 be aware of parking in the blind spots on the sides away from the few windows. There was a moving truck parked on the side next to the “See You Later” Bar & karaoke place , have no idea if that was related.
Popped in for a Dr. Pepper Zero and stepped out to no car.

Vehicle theft is on the rise. It’s no joke. Be vigilant and be safe.

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Suburbking@reddit

Leave it running or they somehow got it started?

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Sadly and it takes humility to say this. It was left running. No one feels worse than the person who left it running so no snark or obvious comments necessary. Please be kind.

Definitely some complacency and feeling too comfortable since this is a routine place to stop very close to home. Couldn’t have been more than a minute or two. Nonetheless an unwise choice. Yes , it was a keyless ignition.

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Maleficent-Boot-674@reddit

You deserve it honestly, I just don’t get why people keep doing it.

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Longjumping_Bad_2421@reddit

Thanks for the input.

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National_Profile3063@reddit

I hope you learned a lesson, and that you get your car back in the condition it was taken

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Thank you.

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TxDirtRoad@reddit

That is good info to know, and no judgement.

I had a Silverado stolen with a computer swap a few years ago. When I learned how prevalent that was, I quit buying GMs. 30 seconds, they followed me into work. It can happen anywhere, to anyone, regardless.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Damn. Yukon was a contender when shopping for a new car. I’ve also heard the GM trucks are up there for truck thefts in TX. Highly desirable.

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Sticky_Gravity@reddit

Well at least you’re an adult about your response. Half of the people on Reddit won’t admit their own shit stinks.

Hope you find it in one piece, though as someone who had their car stolen, it won’t even feel the same. Feels like you’re in a different car or something.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Appreciate it man. Our vehicles can be like extensions of our homes , they allow us freedom , it’s tough to lose it and especially like this. Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best over here.

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Suburbking@reddit

No judgments...

Just wondering if it's a crime of opportunity or if they targeted the specific car.

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Hot-Tension-2009@reddit

That’s a very badass 2023 4runner. It was most likely just opportunity. Unless he routinely parks in the same place and leaves it running while going in same time same day I think it was someone just walking by and said “oh shit I could get away with this”. It’d definitely tempt a lot of people

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Totally. They may have been like , I’m here , it’s there and off we go!

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

I wonder this as well. I think we’re all aware of DFW car theft rings , I always see that they are targeting performance cars and trucks and often at gunpoint.

We have cameras all over the exterior of the house and like most Plano homes with the garage alleys , you get rando’s cruising for junk or curb alert type stuff. A handful of times we’ve recorded people circling the truck in our driveway , usually in the early morning hours.

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JohnnyBouldin@reddit

In the future check out r/iglapincode Even leaving it running the Igla PIN code system would have stopped that vehicle theft with anti carjacking mode.

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Quiet-Law-4167@reddit

That sucks but I’ve left my cars running and unlocked before too. Just dumb luck mine hasn’t been stolen. But yeah that area has gone down a bit. Regardless it can happen anywhere. Since those don’t come with Onstar or something standard you can always get a basic GPS tracker like this: https://www.bouncie.com/

They have better ones that can be locked in and even attached directly to the battery in the engine.

A good car thief will find it quick but just normal shmucks jacking a car won’t.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Thank you for sharing that.

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Delani_Murphy@reddit

Parker and alma is near Austin Avenue. Someone saw something! That bar is constantly busy and ppd is always never too far away from that spot. I'll keep an eye out

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Appreciate it.

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dabbymcdabbs@reddit

If you left it running thats your fault it's not stolen you gave it away, insurance won't cover it

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

I hear you u/dabbymcdabbs , I personally did not “give it away” and I was not seeking legal council from the r/plano sub. Take this post as a cautionary tale and if not , please just ignore it.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Thank you for your wise input.

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kinky_cd_guy@reddit

Cops should have written you a ticket. Transportation code Sec. 545.404. UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE. Offers up a class c misdemeanor with a fine up to $500...Bet insurance won't cover it for theft either since it wasn't secure. Double whammy.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

Coulda , shoulda, woulda and maybe they still will. I’ll let you know since it might make your day to know the law is hard at work for you on this specific matter. Lawyers exist for many reasons and one of those is that “the law” is not black and white , you , me and the rest of society benefit from that. Nuance is part of interpreting how to “slap” the law on any given scenario.

Bravo on throwing salt in the wound u/kinky_cd_guy.

As an aside , on any evening of the week many people drive through Plano and on 75 with their headlights turned off at night. I’ve never witnessed someone getting pulled over and perhaps cited for this. We are constantly avoiding these people , I personally think that driving with your lights out is a priority to enforce since it poses a greater public safety risk. These cars are basically invisible at night and I am grateful I have “eagle eyes” on the road to dodge them. I mean , so far that is..

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KaibaVsJoey@reddit

This guy suck

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austin1705@reddit

This situation is definitely not how this law would apply.

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Lanky_Drink1990@reddit

Posted this on the dfw4runner page

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jaslr4@reddit

Were you charged by the police?

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

No. The police did not charge for complacency nor carelessness. Plano PD stated the obvious of it not being a great idea to do so (leave it running). They were kind and respectful.

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dont_kill_my_vibe09@reddit

They allow colourful lighting inside of the car in America? That's so dangerous wtf lol.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

It can be both red or white. Its just the interior "map lighting". The white are extremely bright LED’s helpful for finding things that you’ve dropped. Red = easier on the eyes at night. Not sure how either is “so dangerous”.

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gh120709@reddit

No judgment here. I hope you get it back. We all make mistakes. No one is perfect. We are often on autopilot and don’t really get a second thought about our actions on a daily basis.

Last night I had my front window completely open while I was inside QT. My car wasn’t on but when I got back I thought to myself someone definitely could’ve gone inside and steal all my stuff inside the glove box and what not.

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Alternative_Hall_470@reddit (OP)

*Edit: “See You Again” is the name of the bar/karaoke/restaurant , not “See You Later"