I was ripped off by Retriever Towing #71. I did not receive any receipt after the tower traumatized me and my six year old granddaughter and two other concerned citizen's. It was really a mess and should be reported how this person's behavior was so unethical that the company needs to be held accounted. This type of behavior must be outlawed. I'm referring to predatory towing.
At approximately 8:45am this very cold, rainy morning. I was victimized by Retriever Towing on SE 90th & Powell. He swooped in to snatch my sister's truck as quick as a shark in an eating frenzy. A witness there said he almost hit my granddaugter the way he pulled in.in seconds, the truck was jacked and he jumps out his first word's to me, "I want one hundred bucks to drop it. Cash or credit card."
I told him I don't have it and he just blew me off assuming that I was lying. I tried to explain to him that I was there to buy an 8$ tree but he insisted I was lying. "Don't try to tell me you don't have a credit card when you're here buying a tree!" I tried to tell him that I am a student at PSU and raising my grandchild and do not have the hundred to pay for the drop fee.
There are no apparent signs saying DO NOT PARK HERE. THere wasn't any traffic at all on this DEAD END road and the tree lot was just opening. We were the only ones around. I assume this is a regular spot for him. He appeared angry at the tree lot owners and just with his tone of voice, posture, and the fact that he is a huge guy, his demeaner terrorized my granddaughter, because she couldn't understand what was going on. She was frightened. He was so willing to leave us there in the cold and rain. The grinch is heartless.
THe tree lot owners confirmed it is a private road but that there are no visible signs and no owner has ever come forward to claim this as a private road. He was ticket for $100 by them hisself. He blames MacDonald for allowing this to continue.
Apparently, according to the tower, a very small private property sign is posted on the OTHER side of the road. Not visibly posted. THere are no signs indicating No Parking at this spot where I was jacked up. NONE-No VISIBLE signs at all. He knows that and so do all other three witnesses to this mornings drama.
All this person had on his mind was getting paid for what he was doing. He was insistant on the fact that because I had a pick up I must have a credit card to pay his $100 drop fee. Unfortunately, I do not have a credit card and the pick up was on loan from my sister who, out of the kindness of her heart, loaned it to us for this particular reason-to get a christmas tree.
I went to this particular tree lot because it advertised $8.00 trees and I really thought it was going to be a great memory for my grandchild to pick one out together. It's supposed to be a great time. Now because of this heartless grinch who said, "You're lucky, I'm giving you a break! Because of your kid-I want you to know that." Because he was only able to get 40$ from me instead of $100. I never got a receipt, he took off after he dropped the truck. Everyone says he jacked me and pocketed it. I don't know, I don't doubt it though. I'm lodging the complaint.
The behavior and personality that this type of job requires does not seem to require any ethics. I wonder how anyone can live with themselves knowing the anguish they cause. Yes, I cried and was emotional, but, what was supposed to be a great memory turned out so bad for a small child. I am angry with you about that GRinch, you stole a piece of my grandchild's innocence today and now she says she does not like tow truck drivers!
So, not only did the grinch take money I could use for christmas, but my granddaughter is forever traumatized by this event and there are 3 witnesses to prove it.
Merry christmas to you grinch! I know, "you're just doing your job."
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