Not knowing all the circumstances surrounding the thefts, it sounds like the JERKOFFS that took these cars were amateurs.. It was most likely "amateur hour!!" Had these been "professional JERKOFFS" I'm quite certain nothing would have been recovered..
Anyhow, I am very happy the one car was recovered and I hope you guys recover the other ones as well. KUDOS TO THE COPS FOR THE RECOVERY!! Where there any arrests made???
Just about 2 weeks ago there was a 57 Chevy stolen from a local repair shop near my home. The guys that run this shop left this customer's car outside overnight rather than securing it inside the shop. It just made it that much easier to steal it. So far this one has not been recovered. I was told it was a very nice car by a friend who knew the owner well and actually painted the car!! THIS SUCKS!!

Rich