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The labor to load it on his truck and the time and labor cost to drive it to the yard far exceeds the value of the commodity. 'Better to vandalize and flee. Much cheaper and faster. :)
I wouldn't even try.
:)
It's done here all the time. 'Mostly on older, well - established home sites, though.
Silicon Gulch California. We have laws but our criminals tend to disobey them.
That too.
Congratulations on your great luck!
--Winston