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SAN DIEGO - The Honda Ridgeline was ready for towing with wheels up on the bar, but the owner was inside the truck and refused to exit.
San Diego police were called to the address in Valencia Park. They talked to Dan Riley, who is visiting from Arizona.
"They said if I didn't get out, the owner of the company would have a citizen’s arrest done to me," said Riley.
"So you're expecting them to come and then what?" asked 10News reporter Steve Fiorina.
"Eventually, I guess I'll go to jail," Riley said.
He wasn't. Riley is a disabled Vietnam War veteran. He is also is behind on a $10,000 loan. The truck is on a repo list.
The tow company cruising the neighborhood got a hit on the license plate with its side-mounted cameras and tried to take possession. After several hours, the standoff ended. The police left and the tow truck was unhooked.
Tim Short owns Short Recovery Service.
"We contacted the finance company," said Short. "It was their determination to leave the car and bill them. They'll deal with him on a civil matter."
Riley was is not sure how he would get out of his financial hole and keep the truck.
"I don't know, I really don't," he said. "Maybe just let them have it back."
Not if a 10News viewer can help it. Asking not to be identified, she is trying to set up a bank account to help make some payments.
"I'm simply amazed," Riley told 10News. "Makes you feel so good inside."
SAN DIEGO - The Honda Ridgeline was ready for towing with wheels up on the bar, but the owner was inside the truck and refused to exit.
San Diego police were called to the address in Valencia Park. They talked to Dan Riley, who is visiting from Arizona.
"They said if I didn't get out, the owner of the company would have a citizen’s arrest done to me," said Riley.
"So you're expecting them to come and then what?" asked 10News reporter Steve Fiorina.
"Eventually, I guess I'll go to jail," Riley said.
He wasn't. Riley is a disabled Vietnam War veteran. He is also is behind on a $10,000 loan. The truck is on a repo list.
The tow company cruising the neighborhood got a hit on the license plate with its side-mounted cameras and tried to take possession. After several hours, the standoff ended. The police left and the tow truck was unhooked.
Tim Short owns Short Recovery Service.
"We contacted the finance company," said Short. "It was their determination to leave the car and bill them. They'll deal with him on a civil matter."
Riley was is not sure how he would get out of his financial hole and keep the truck.
"I don't know, I really don't," he said. "Maybe just let them have it back."
Not if a 10News viewer can help it. Asking not to be identified, she is trying to set up a bank account to help make some payments.
"I'm simply amazed," Riley told 10News. "Makes you feel so good inside."
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