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Hey, check out that four-wheeler's

push bar over the wench.

But you got a push bar.

Yeah, but mine's a bolt-on.

It's always rusting.

That's a custom, welded and triple-chromed.

Jon, you're caught in the old trap.

Extending your personality to your truck.

Using it to make statements.

Me?

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. - Oh!

'There's the mayor's limo.'

- I don't get it. - Me, neither.

We just get it in a briefing and here it is.

Only a few blocks from its garage.

- Hasn't even been stripped. - Whoa! 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 the 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.

Guys! That's my car!

They're stealing my car!

Come on, we'll chase them.

'Hurry up!'

Hi, I'm Carol Sweeney.

Hi, uh, Frank Poncherello, Jon Baker.

My dad takes things like this personally.

What, dad?

Somebody must have bypassed the alarm system

ignition cut-off.

Brought the car down here..

...and then reset all the alarms.

Can I ask you, why would anybody

wanna do something like that?

Hey, uh, that's my corvette!

We'll follow you!

They stole my car!

Alright. You'll have to get back in the car, please.

- Get back. - Come on.

Come on. You got to put that over there.

'LA 15, Mary 4, we have a multiple'

'11-83 northbound 405 and Sunset.'

Roll in an 11-41 and an 11-42 and a fire rig.

'10-4, an 11-41 and an 11-42 and a fire rig en route.'

We're 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 person.

Hmm-mm.

When possible.

LA 15, 7 Charles, in pursuit of reported stolen vehicle

North on Culvert.

'10-4, 7 Charles.'

Move it along, please.

Come on, move it!

- Bonnie.

I'm on a case following that van.

I'll get back to you later.

Okay.

Alright.

Look, 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.

You know, too many people following a circuit..

Forget 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 allmy 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.

Uh, 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, Toni Sykes

a CHP officer who 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.

Mm-hmm.

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!

- Exactly!

- Hmm-mm. - And she was my friend!

- Hmm-mm. - Huh! I used to look up to her.

- Now.. - And now you wanna know why.

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

Okay, the van's plates were altered. I know, Toni.

If she's involved, it's not a penny-ante thing.

It just might be worth a little time investigating.

- Hey, go to it.

Oh, Joe, 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.

This steering 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 use one of those on my truck.

I don't even have that.

Now, you got to 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

and deterrents 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 gonna meet back here

after dinner and bundle up.

We're going to do some night work.

Oh, yeah?

I got a call for four-wheelers.

Blazers, scouts, scramblers.

The fancier the better.

Toni, how did you shake that cop that stopped you?

She turned out to be an old friend.

- That helps. - Yeah.

Earth calling Bonnie, come in, please.

Uh!

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, Getraer gave me the green light

but I'm stumped at the best way to pull it off.

Uh, she knows you don't have enough for a warrant

so she is 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?

Oh, I don't know how it was stolen

anymore than you know why.

But...I 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 bamboozled, do you?

That'll be the day.

Yesterday's incident was a pure fluke.

Some random car popper got lucky, that's all.

I, 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.

But, I'll 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 at its 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 when he does, he's gonna find that he's been had.

I defeat him with psychology.

Now, you guys are gonna love this.

This is a security transmitter.

I press this button..

...now that system is armed.

The only way you're gonna move that car is with a skyhook.

You want to try that door? Go ahead.

Now, this day and age..

...nobody cares about alarms.

But if they think something's on fire

they take action.

Want me to do that for you?

What is that thing, anyway?

It's a micro synthesizer.

Right.

Honey, do you have lunch for me today?

Ah.

- A micro synthesizer.

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?

- Basketball practice. - Basketball practice.

Bye, everybody.

Same old tomboy 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.

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.

It sounds like the young lady has a different opinion.

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

It'll pass.

- I'll catch you later. - Yeah.

We're set to go here at Chippendale's

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..

Oh, an over-body backflip takedown by Denise!

'Come on, give these girls a big hand.'

'Do you think this is easy?'

'You bet it isn't easy.'

This is dirty, this is tough.

This is mud wrestling.

Hey, sorry I'm late.

That's okay. We just got here.

Jon, this is my cousin Tom.

- Hi, Tom.

Come on, let's go in.

Okay.

- Hi. - Hey, hi!

- 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 greatplace saved.

'They need your support. Come on, cheer 'em on!'

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

'You out there wondering why they're so slippery and slimy.'

'It's because we're not using just ordinary mud.'

'This is special Chippendale's 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 to help. It's a dirty wrestling match.'

'We're really, oh! Look at those girls in the mud.'

'Is this filth? Is this wrestling?'

'Of course, it's wrestling!'

'It's tough out there!'

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

Hey-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'd 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?

'Come on, you guys, these girls need your support.'

'This is not easy.'

'This is tough.'

'Come on, you guys, these girls need your support.'

'Let's hear it for these girls.'

'Denise goes in for a half Nelson.'

'She's moving to a pin, and there's another escape.'

'So, I ask you, is this mud?'

'Look at those girls move out there, guys.'

'They need to be cheered on.'

'There's only about a minute left to go.'

'So let's get these girls going!'

Bonnie, I think you're overreacting.

Well, have you ever seen men mud wrestling?

This is the first time I've seen any kind of mud wrestling.

I mean, honestly, Bonnie, do you really think

it was demeaning and vulgar?

- You forgot debasing. - Right, debasing.

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

Alright.

Hey, wait a minute.

I parked my truck right here.

I think my truck's been stolen.

Tough break, Jon.

Any of those accessories covered?

Oh, only the factory-installed equipment.

Hey, that's a $500 deductible.

I know.

- I don't know what to say, Jon. - Thanks, Grossie.

Hey, Ponch, uh, 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.

I'll get a car rental as soon as I can.

Don't worry about it, partner.

It'll be a pleasure.

Aah! Jon, do you think we could, uh

drop off the saddle on the way.

It kind of really takes up the back seat of my car. Huh?

Sure.

Bite?

Hi.

Listen, my partner's car was just stolen.

I'm 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 need.

- Let's have a look. - Alright.

Alright, this ignition cut-off and hood lock

keeps the thief from, uh..

...stealing it, even if he breaks in.

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 school give you any homework to do?

Okay.

- We'll 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.

How about tomorrow?

Tomorrow, okay.

Well, I never did like blue trucks.

Whoa!

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 SEL's and a couple of two-doors.

That's not gonna be easy.

I need them by tomorrow night.

Thirty thousand a piece.

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.

Alright.

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, Toni.

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 fleas 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, tested 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 kids

take more time than you've got to give.

I woke up one day, fresh out of illusions.

I decided I, uh..

...wanted more in my life..

...now.

Find another flea, 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 gonna close you down, Toni.

Huh! You're gonna 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.

LA 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's checked. 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.

It checks out 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're on your side, remember?

Yeah, maybe it's a competitor or a long-time 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 'em!

I'm the king of the alarm trade.

At least, 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. - Uh, come on, Ponch.

The man needs some space to work.

Dangerous out there.

No better in here.

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

Yeah, 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. - Yeah, I wonder.

Hey, Ponch, we'd better go out and meet the public.

Catch you later, Carol.

Hi.

I took your advice and it worked.

Suddenly, Toni Sykes decides she has to touch base.

And 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.

Good shot.

Maybe because her last case was thrown out

because of an illegal search she made.

Now, Toni didn't make mistakes like that.

It might have been deliberate.

Who was the suspect?

A guy named Charlie Max.

Charlie Max is a pro.

A broker for foreign buyers.

A slippery, middle man

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 about it, Bonnie.

Sounds like you're getting closer.

Thanks. See you guys later.

- Alright. - Bye.

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 gonna get them all tonight.

And it's gonna 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.

- Well, okay. - Yeah.

I'm signing up for the car rental.

I'll meet you at Central at the shift break.

What's the violation, officer?

Stay where you are. I'll be right back.

'LA 15, Mary 4'

I need a 29 on cal..

Mary 4 in pursuit, Eastbound Simi Freeway

at De Soto, request backup.

'Position Mary 4, in pursuit.'

'Eastbound Simi Freeway at De Soto. Request backup.'

'7 Adam responding, Southbound from Venice.'

Breaking off the chase! Bike's on fire!

- Ponch, dump the bike. - Can't slow up!

The flames will get the tank!

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

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

Yeah, she thinks like a cop.

That's what makes her so dangerous, Bonnie.

That's why I wanna bring her down more than ever.

That's fine with me, lady.

Oh! You know you did get wet.

You'd better go home and take a nice hot bath.

- Yeah, I'd better. - Oh!

- I'll see you later. - Alright.

Hi.

I'm glad things are lightening up around here.

- Done in a minute. - Oh, take your time, no rush.

- Yeah.

It's bad enough that my professional reputation

has gone to the dogs.

A half hour ago I got a call from the counselor

at Carol'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 side?

Oh, come on, please.

Save diplomacy for the asphalt.

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

- Hmm-mm.

When the key's at the 6 o'clock

12 o'clock position, the alarm is on.

'Now, most alarm's are activated in the three-nine position.'

That way the turkey thinks, it's on when it's off

and off when it's on.

Psychology.

Don't get funny.

What's your address?

What? Oh, uh, 1170 Marina place.

Thank you.

Now your car is absolutely safe.

You can sleep tight.

That's what he said to the mayor.

That's it! Ha ha, 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.

Thought you weren't going to make it.

'My own daughter.'

How could you do this?

The mayor's limo, no less.

I don't know anymore.

Well, 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 them so much

as show you she could do it.

- I know she could do it! - And you hate it!

- Carol! - No, I'm not gonna 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, little girl

you've had my whole life all scoped out for me.

I thought I was doing right.

Al-alright, okay.

Alright, go ahead, I'm all ears, go ahead.

- Here, you go. - No, thanks.

Well, I know you've always done

what's best for me, but it's my life.

And I'm gonna do what I want, even if it doesn't fit

what you think is ladylike.

Alright, 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.

When we load it on the trailer..

...looks fresh from overseas.

Instant camouflage.

Alright.

'Look at that, just off the boat.'

Somebody's gonna 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.

If they're just off the boat, how come they're

headed back to the docks?

Doesn't our friend Charlie Max always like

to alter stolen cars' appearance?

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

- Bonnie. - Yeah.

Uh, Baker and Poncherello picked up a couple of

Charlie Max's altered Mercedes-Benz's.

They followed them to a drop-off point at the dock

then tailed them back to Toni Sykes' hideout.

Auto theft is gonna drop the net

in the next trip and you're invited.

I'm already gone.

- Okay.

Come on, ladies, we got two more to load up. Let's go, huh?

Well, take the seat belt and put it back in its casing.

I think these stickers are alright.

Hold it! Hold it!

Hold it!

Hold it!

Hold it!

Personally, I think mud wrestling is vulgar.

Debasing.

Demeaning.

Give me a hand, guys.

Ugh!

Sorry!