[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Hey Scott, glad to hear your car has been found! Hopefully they catch the thieves. Hoping the damage stays minimal and that you can get it to your dad soon.

Makes sense, that if your neighbor was woken up by the car the thieves probably didn't know how to drive manual.

Definitely don't leave the key in the car! One of my friend's shop truck was stolen because someone left the key under the front seat. The car was found completely intact four days later on the side of a street and looked like it had been used to transport drugs.