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Hey, check out that four-wheeler's push bar over the winch.

But you got a push bar.

Yeah, but mine's a bolt-on. It's always resting.

That's a custom. Welded and triple-prone.

John, you're caught in the old trap.

Extending your personality to your truck.

Using it to make statements.

Gee, how about that eight-speaker glass-breaking stereo in your car?

Hey man, I'm just telling the world I'm a lover.

A music lover.

There's the mayor's limo.

Me neither.

Did we just get in a briefing and here it is?

Only a few blocks from this garage.

It hasn't even been stripped.

Don't touch it. The expert that installed the alarm system wants it

first.

This has got to be embarrassing, man.

Imagine you rig a special super-secret alarm system for the mayor and somebody

snatches a car just before you lecture the CHP on preventing car thefts.

Sweeney has pride in what he does. He has a reputation of being the best.

Yeah, well, right now he's only second best.

Okay, just the way I taught you.

Okay. Yes, ma'am.

Hi, uh, Frank Pontarello, John Baker.

My dad takes me like this. Of course I will.

What, Dad?

Somebody must have bypassed the alarm system, ignition cut off, brought the

car down here, and then reset all the alarms.

I ask you, why would anybody want to do something like that?

Thank you.

No, my car!

All right. Put it back in the car, please.

Just wait.

Yeah, put that over. We have a multiple of 1182.

We have a multiple of 405 on Sunset. We have a multiple of 1141 and 1142 at a

fire rate.

We have a multiple of 1141 and 1142 at a fire rate.

Who are the cause of all this?

If the guy would have kept his eyes on the road, this wouldn't have happened,

but luckily no one's hurt.

May I see your driver's license, please?

You should carry your license on your first.

When possible.

L.A. 15-7

Charles in pursuit of reported stolen vehicle North on Culver. 10-4-7 Charles.

case following that then I'll get back to you later okay

I got a demonstration in a couple of minutes, honey. Now, please stay out of

the way, will you?

I thought I was helping you out.

Well, this is a one-man job, and I don't want to discuss it.

I think your dad's upset about the limo.

No.

When my dad says one man, he means one man.

Well, he's got a point.

There are too many people following a circuit.

Get it, Harlan.

Ten percent of all the vehicles stolen in the United States are heisted right

here in Southern California.

Hey, guys, my cousin's in from Chicago.

I didn't plan anything. You got any ideas?

We're going to a club.

Yeah, why don't you come along?

I want all my officers able to spot vehicles that have been tampered with

and current on anti-theft devices.

An owner of a local alarm company has set up a demonstration car near the

motor stalls. He'll be here for a couple of days, so learn as much as you can.

Okay, that's it.

You got a minute?

Yeah, always.

Do you remember my pursuit yesterday?

Yeah. Well, a van boxed me in at the light, and the car got away.

I went to check the van's driver, and it was someone that I knew, Tony Sykes, a

CHP officer I haven't even seen in a year or so. We went to the academy

together.

She said she was working on something, and I assumed it was undercover, so I

let her go.

I followed it up.

She left the CHP eight months ago under suspicious circumstances.

And you think maybe that she, uh... She's into Grand Theft Auto, and I let

her go.

Boy, did she make a fool out of me.

Using your friendship.

Exactly. And she was my friend.

I used to look up to her now.

And now you want to know why.

And if I'm right, I want to put her out of business.

Okay, the van's plates were altered.

I know Tony. If she's involved, it's not a penny anything.

It just might be worth a little time investigating. What do you think?

Hey, go to it.

Oh, Joey, you always have the right answers.

Now, this alarm has got a seismic sensor.

You rock this car, nothing happens.

But if you assault this car in any way...

Excuse

me.

wheel brake pedal bar is one of the least effective items on the market. The

thief is only too happy to hacksaw through this shaft, or he'll even cut

through the steering wheel.

I used one of those on my truck.

I don't even have that.

You gotta remember that a car thief is very lazy.

If he spots a car with an alarm, he'll move on to easier pickings.

Unless he wants that particular car.

In that case, he's probably technically oriented into turns like this fender key

lock. Won't help much.

Most of these are out of order or phonies.

If you think a car is wired, take a hike, find another one. It's just that

simple.

We do not want trouble.

I guess we messed up on the last one, huh?

You kicked the engine when you started it. That got the owner's attention.

Right.

Don't worry about it. You're going to be fine. Now, look, we're going to meet

back here after dinner and bundle up. We're going to do some night work.

Oh, yeah?

Got a call for four-wheelers Blazers scouts scramblers fancier the better

Tony how did you shake that cop that stopped you?

She turned out to be an old friend that helped yeah

Earth calling Bonnie.

Come in, please.

I'm just trying to dream up a way to put a little pressure on Toni Sykes. She's

this ex-cop I knew.

Yeah, we heard.

Well, your chair gave me the green light, but I'm stumped at the best way

to pull it off.

She knows you don't have enough for a warrant, so she's sitting pretty.

And she probably doesn't want any extra attention, so why don't you give her

some? Ask a lot of questions?

A lot of questions.

Create some street heat.

She wouldn't like that.

Exactly.

Got any answers?

I don't know how it was stolen any more than you know why.

But you can assure the mayor that it won't happen again.

I'm sure he'll appreciate that.

Oh, you young guys. You really think Sweeney was maposal to you?

That'll be the day.

Yesterday's incident was a pure fluke.

Some random car popper got lucky. That's all. I don't even know how or why.

Sunspots or atmospheric conditions or the Russians, anything can happen once.

Hey, don't worry. We're not telling it around.

You can tell anybody you want.

I just tell you that when a pro looks at this car, he can tell that it's wired.

He can smell it.

But what he doesn't know is that I'm always one step ahead of him.

You see, I know that he knows that the only way he can violate my circuitry is

that it's weakest link.

But what he doesn't know that I've supplied him with several irresistible

weak links that are just begging to be tampered with.

And what he does, he's going to find that he's been had.

I defeat him with psychology.

Now, you guys are going to love this.

This is a security transmitter.

I press this button.

Now that system is armed. The only way you're going to move that car is with a

sky hook.

You want to try that door? Go ahead.

Now, this day and age, nobody cares about a lot.

But if they think something's on fire, they take action.

You want me to do that for you?

What is that thing, anyway?

It's a micro-synthesizer.

Right.

Honey, do you have a watch for me today?

Microsynthesizer.

It's nothing.

It looks like a complicated nothing.

Well, I've been doing these since junior high.

Listen, don't you have a ballet class or something about now?

Huh? Basketball practice.

Basketball, why?

Why, Brent?

Same old town boy stuff.

I thought going to that junior college would make her snap out of it.

Maybe she's got too much of the old man's talent.

Well, it wouldn't be so bad if she wanted to take care of the books and run

the office.

But wires and pliers and dirty fingernails?

That's not fit for a young lady.

Sounds like the young lady has a different opinion.

Well, maybe she's just going through a stage.

It'll pass.

Catch me.

Yeah.

We're set to go here at Chip and Dale, so Kim and Denise start wrestling.

This is a dirty business out there in the mud. You guys think this looks easy?

Well, you're wrong.

Denise moves in and...

think this is easy you bet it isn't easy this is dirty this is tough this is mud

wrestling

Yeah, sorry, I'm late.

Oh, that's okay. We just got here. John, this is my cousin Tom. Oh, hi. How you

doing? Hi, Tom.

Glad to see you.

Oh, okay.

Hi. Hey, hi.

Anything on my car yet?

Not yet, sorry.

We'll be free in ten minutes, so we can leave whenever you want.

Oh, no hurry. We'll play it by ear.

Hey, follow me. I got a great place. They need your support. Come on, cheer

them on.

There's some more. Oh, another back over flip.

You might be wondering why they're so slippery and slimy. It's because we're

not using just ordinary mud. This is special.

Chippendales imported mud wrestling mud.

Now listen, guys. They need your support.

Let's see some enthusiasm out there. You guys aren't putting these ladies on. We

need your help. This is a dirty wrestling match.

Is this wrestling?

Of course it's wrestling.

It's tough out there.

I'm sorry about this. I had no idea.

Hey, no problem.

You guys think you'd like to get in there? Who wants to get in there with

these girls and wrestle in the mud?

The mud is really flying out there.

Kim goes back in for a headlock takedown, and she's got control. Wait,

there's an escape.

You don't like it?

I think it's vulgar, demeaning, and debasing.

What did Bonnie say?

She thinks the wrestling is vulgar, debasing, and demeaning.

Demeaning. Kim and Denise.

Who can tell which is Kim and which is Denise?

Let's go.

What's the rush?

Let's hear it for these girls. Oh, no, no, no.

Dallas goes in for a half Nelson. She's moving to a pit and there's another

escape.

Now I ask you, is this mud?

Look at those girls move out there, guys.

First time I've seen any kind of mud wrestling.

Look, I mean, honestly, Bonnie, do you really think it was demeaning and

vulgar? You forgot the basin.

Right, the basin.

Look, why don't I meet you at the marina, okay? All right.

Hey,

wait a minute.

I parked my truck right here.

I think my truck's been stolen.

Tough break, John.

Any of those accessories covered?

Only the factory-installed equipment.

Hey, that's a $500 deductible. I know.

I know what to say, John.

Thanks, Corsi.

Hey, Ponch, tonight's laundry night. Do you think you could help me with a

little transportation? I mean, I hate to lean on you like this, but I'll get a

car rental as soon as I can.

Don't worry about it, partner.

It'll be a pleasure.

Ah, John.

You think we could drop off the saddle on the way? Kind of really takes up the

back seat of my car, huh? Sure.

Life?

Hi.

Listen, my partner's car was just stolen.

Kind of worried about my car.

Aw, gee, that's no way for a CHP to feel.

Uh, there's a Sweeney system for every needle. Let's have a look.

All right.

All right, this ignition cut off and hood lock keeps the thief from, uh,

stealing it, even if he breaks it. Didn't I tell you not to get involved in

this part of the business, huh?

Involved? You talk like I'm a stranger.

Well, I'm a Sweeney, too, and there are just two of us.

Doesn't that stool give you any homework to do?

Okay.

Talk about it later.

No, we won't.

You're not a parent. You don't know.

Didn't I hear you say you need a system in your car?

Yeah. When can I see your car?

About tomorrow.

Tomorrow, okay.

Well,

I never did like blue trucks.

Think I'll put a little striping on it, add some decals, trick it up a little.

We're gonna keep it for ourselves.

Nobody's ever gonna recognize it. That's right.

It's all here.

What's the new deal?

I've got a buyer for five Mercedes sedans.

380 SELs and a couple of two-doors.

That's not going to be easy. I need them by tomorrow night.

30,000 apiece.

Cash at the dock.

You get them here, I'll give them the treatment.

We'll take them to Long Beach and collect their money.

I'll get them.

Somehow.

Oh, and, uh...

Why don't you have a little chat with that cop friend of yours?

Word on the street is she's asking a lot of questions. People are getting

nervous.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Remember, if the heat comes down on you, I get burned, too.

Hello, Bonnie.

Well, hello, Tony.

We got something to talk about?

You're making my life a little uncomfortable.

People are beginning to think it's unlucky to deal with me.

How deep are you in it?

I'm exactly where I want to be.

We were, uh, friends once. I think that's worth some understanding.

There are a lot of pleas on the dog, Bonnie.

Why are you after me? Auto theft isn't even your thing.

You know, at the academy, you went a little faster, test a little better.

I didn't even resent it, actually. I was kind of proud.

I thought if a woman ever made it to commissioner or better, it would be you.

What happened?

Nothing happened.

I'm just like a million other single parents.

Economics keeps you counting change, and the job and the kids take more time than

you've got to give.

I woke up one day fresh out of illusions.

I decided I wanted more in my life now.

Find another sleeve, Bonnie.

I'm dead serious about what I'm doing. So am I.

You haven't got a thing on me.

Stick to your traffic control.

I'm going to close you down, Tony.

You're going to close me down?

Forget it, kid.

You were always second best when I was around, and you still are.

You know, I used to look up to you.

Now you're just another felony suspect.

Too bad.

I was really kind of hoping we could work something out.

L.A. 15-7, David.

I've checked the vehicle and there's no damage.

Looks locked, but I'm afraid to touch it.

Did you check the ID number? It checks. It's the mayor's vehicle for sure.

How's it going?

Well, I've checked out this car bumper to bumper, rubber to roof.

Chicks aren't clean. It's like nobody's touched it.

Maybe you're not the only one that knows psychology.

Oh, yeah, go ahead, rub it in. Everybody's been doing that this

morning. Somebody's trying to make a nincompoop out of me.

Humiliate me.

Everybody just loves it.

Hey, Sweeney, we were on your side, remember?

Yeah, maybe it's a competitor or a longtime rival.

I've been scouring my brain all morning.

Frankly, I can't think of anybody that's sharp enough to even scratch my systems,

let alone crack them.

I'm the king of the alarm train.

I thought I was.

Um, you're not having any trouble with my car.

Now, what's that supposed to mean?

I don't know. Come on, Potch. The man needs some space to work.

It's dangerous out there.

No better in here.

Bet your dad's been a lot of fun to be around this morning.

A real bear.

Hey, go easy on the poor guy.

You know, he's under a lot of pressure.

Then why won't he let me make it easier for him?

Just hang in there, okay?

He'll come around.

I wonder.

Hey, Poncho, we better go out and meet the public.

Catch you later, pal.

I took your advice and it worked.

Suddenly, Tony Sykes decides she has to touch base.

She wasn't very cordial. Well, that happens with old acquaintances

sometimes. But I did find out one thing.

She's dirty and she loves it. Where do you go from here?

Well, I was hoping I could turn up something connected with any of her

arrests before she left the patrol.

You're sure?

Maybe, because her last case was thrown out because of a legal search she made.

Now, Tony didn't make mistakes like that.

It might have been deliberate.

Who was the suspect?

Guy named Charlie Max.

Charlie Max is a pro.

A broker for foreign buyers.

Yeah, slippery.

Middleman. Usually between the stealer and the buyer. Auto theft's been trying

to pin him for years.

Then I've really hit a wall.

If she's tied up with a guy like that, she's going to be tougher than ever to

catch. Hey, don't be so sure, Bon Bon.

Sounds like you're getting closer.

Thanks. See you guys later.

All right.

This is going to be the biggest operation so far.

I've got an order for five Mercedes sedans, and they have to be ready for

shipment by tomorrow morning.

So, we're going to get them all tonight.

And it's going to be a piece of cake.

What are these?

Courtesy of Red Light Valet Parking. Who's that?

That's us.

I'm going to scout a party. See you later.

Okay.

I'm signing up for the car rental. I'll meet you at Central at the sixth break.

What's the violation, officer?

Stay where you are. Be right back.

L.A. 15 Mary 4, I need a 29 on Cal. Commercial 1.

Mary 4 in pursuit. Eastbound Simi Freeway at DeSoto. Request backup.

8-unit position.

Mary 4 in pursuit.

Eastbound Simi Freeway at DeSoto. Request backup.

7-8, I'm responding. Southbound for Venice.

Breaking off the chase.

The bike's on fire.

Potch, dump the bike.

Man, slow off. The flames will get the tank.

Potch, take the Balboa off-ramp and head for the lake.

It had to be Tony. I know it was.

She knew she was had when she gave me her funny ID.

Yeah, she thinks like a cop.

That's what makes her so dangerous, Bonnie.

And that's why I want to bring her down more than ever.

That's fine with me, lady.

You know, you did get wet. You better go home and take a nice hot bath.

Yeah, better.

I'll see you later. All right.

Hi.

I'm glad things are lightening up around here.

Down in a minute.

Take your time. No rush.

Okay?

Yeah.

Bad enough that my professional reputation has gone to the dogs.

A half hour ago, I got a call from the counselor at Carroll's Junior College

asking where she was.

Suddenly, I find out that Miss Junior Mechanic has dropped out of school.

You talked to her about it?

What's her sign? Oh, come on, please.

Save diplomacy for the asphalt.

Now, here's the key. Take a look.

You see this? Mm-hmm.

When the key's at the 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock position, the alarm is on.

Now, most alarms are activated at the 3-9 position. That way the turkey thinks

it's on when it's off and off when it's out.

Psychology.

Don't get funny.

What's your address?

Oh, 1170 Marina Place.

Your car is absolutely safe. You can sleep tight.

That's what he said to the mayor.

That's it.

Number five. Get out of those uniforms, girls.

We did it. Perfect.

I got them all.

When's the pickup?

See you in the morning.

I'm gonna make it.

My own daughter.

How could you do this?

The mayor's limo, no less.

I don't know anymore.

Oh, I don't know, Sweeney. It seems simple enough to me.

Communication breakdown.

You know, broken circuit.

Carol and I have a good relationship.

Is that why she tried to get your attention through Grand Theft Auto?

I see.

She heists the cars and I'm the bad guy, huh? She didn't want to steal him so

much as to show you she could do it. I know she could do it! And you hate it!

Carol! No, I'm... I'm not going to shut up. You've got to hear me out.

Listen, why don't you sit down here and have a fresh cup of coffee.

Dad, ever since I was a little girl, you've had my whole life all scoped

out for me. I thought I was doing right.

All right, okay.

All right, go ahead. I'm all ears. Here you go.

No, thanks.

I know you've always done what's best for me, but it's my life.

even if it doesn't fit what you think is ladylike.

Or is it my turn to talk now?

Dad.

Just... Just look at it this way, okay?

You're not losing a young lady.

You're gaining a business partner.

She got that scheming mind from me, you know.

Come on over here.

We got a lot to talk about.

Okay.

Hang a little plastic around the fenders.

Throw some dust on it. Load it on the trailer.

Looks fresh from overseas.

Instant camouflage.

All right.

Look at that, just off the boat.

Somebody's going to put down some heavy bucks for that.

Yeah, it doesn't seem right.

Well, the rich have got to do something with their money.

No, not that.

They're just off the boat. How come they're headed back to the dock?

Didn't our friend Charlie Max always like to alter stolen cars' appearance?

Yeah, let's hang back and check it out.

Baker and Poncherello picked up a couple of Charlie Max's altered Mercedes

Benzes. They followed them to a drop-off point at the dock, then tailed them back

to Tony Sykes' hideout.

Auto theft is going to drop the net on the next trip, and you're invited.

I'm already gone.

We've got two more to load up. Let's go.

Take the seat belt and put it back in its casing. I think these stickers are

all right.

Personally, I think mud wrestling's vulgar.

The basic.

The meaning.