Several drivers are voicing concerns about a towing company they suspect is operating illegally after incidents of cars being towed and damaged during the Aftershock music festival weekend.
One driver, Bruce Capagli, parked on Bercut Drive for the festival and found his car missing upon return. He discovered a temporary sign with a phone number to contact for towing inquiries. When he called, the respondent directed him to an address on Del Paso Boulevard for vehicle retrieval.
Upon arriving at the location, he found that “J&B Towing” required a hefty payment of $562 for his car. CBS Sacramento verified that this address shared an office with an auto body shop and not a legitimate towing yard. Capagli was then taken to a dirt field where he saw suspicious activities, including vehicles being handled inappropriately.
Capagli raised doubts about an affidavit of towing authorization he received, believing it was forged since it mistakenly named Allied Universal, who stated they did not provide towing services at the location where his car was taken. Furthermore, the pre-printed invoices lacked essential information like VIN and the time of towing.
Capagli was able to retrieve his car, but it was seriously damaged and deemed undriveable. He expressed that, in his view, his vehicle was stolen, not towed. Other drivers have reported similar experiences, all leading back to the same address and fees.
While the owner of “J&B Towing” claims legitimacy, they haven’t provided necessary licensing information to validate their operations. Although an active listing exists in the Department of Transportation Registration System, no valid business license has been identified, raising serious legal questions about the towing company. A police report regarding the incidents has been filed with the Sacramento Police Department.
