One of my company pick ups was stolen last Sunday Chappy. We have GPS on all of the trucks, two were arrested and the truck recovered but not until after they bounced off of curbs, other cars and who knows what else. A few thousand in tools were picked up over a few kms of highway as well.
Following the vein of your post, it would have been easier and less work had they just demolished or set the truck on fire. I have to go chase quotes, insurance is involved, etc.