If I could have given this place zero or negative stars I would have. My vehicle was towed thanks to the lovely Independence police dept. After contacting them I was advised Independence Specialty Tow was the company that towed and now the had possession of my vehicle. I called them immediately, it was a Saturday morning. I reached a woman who told me they were only open until noon by appointment only. She told me what I needed which unfortunately I was minus one important document which left me unable to retrieve my vehicle until that following Wednesday. The one positive thing about this experience pwas the woman working the front desk, despite us having a little bit of rough start ultimately she and I were able to communicate politely and effectively to solve some issues I was having supplying the proper paperwork due to the lack of something I had not yet received from the selling dealer. She came a across a little rude at first but I have no doubt she has a tough job. It appeared to me that she's the first person the majority of all customers speak with either on the phone or in person at a towing & storage facilty that handles work for the Independence Police Dept. I can only imagine what she puts up with daIly. I have no doubt her job is not easy. In the end with her help I was able to retrieve my vehicle which otherwise would have very possibly never left there. The storage fees add up quickly and a few more days I would have added up to a figure that would have put retrieving it so far out of my reach I would have never gotten it back. She recognized that and her help was appreciated, like i said the ONLY positive part of this whole experience. After getting the paperwork situation handled I was finally able to get it released back to me and An employee pulled it around front for me. Immediately upon opening the drivers door I was alerted to the fact my vehicle had been ransacked and left whrefer to as "picked clean" and what wasn't taken was left strewn about all over the inside. Every compartment left open, purse dumped out, along with all contents of my makeup bag and wallet (which was now totally empty Down to even the pennies. ) I had left 4 mid to large shopping bags that contained purchases from se retail stores that day on the front seat prior to the tow, now all missing entirely. Not expecting to have my vehicle towed I had also left $400 in gift cards in wthe side drivers door panel, gifts for a friends upcoming wedding, split with 2 friends , the cost to be divided 3ways. ( later leaving me to absorb the ENTIRE $400 cost myself, plus an additional $130 for my portion of the replacement cards) 2 designer purses were missing, a coat, a pair of brand new boots still in the box, $23 in cash from the console, my cell phone, hot spot puck, battery pack, iPhone cords, 2 iPad cases, a pair of Sony head phones. Random items were all over the floor and seats. Paperwork and napkins from the glove compartment tossed all over. My boyfriend Was now walking over to see what was clearly now causing me great upset and preventing our.... he attempted to open the passenger door, to our dismay it was discovered it now did not easily open and somehow was completely out of alignmentment and created a dent from the slightest attempt at opening. There was a huge scratch that began at the back edge of the drivers door that went all the way across the rear door to the rear quarter panel, the trim on the rear door missing completely. An Big scratch on the driver mirror as well as the alignemnt of the drivers door was off but not quite as bad as the passenger door. I went inside to inquire about if I had any rights or options when it came to the missing items and the damage to my vehicle. Upon entering the office I noticed I think 5 or so employees inside the small office as it was now almost time for them to be closing. I could see they all were watching me, and a couple of them appeared to be whispering with each other. After explaining my situation, I was immediately met with multiple employees placing blame on the Independence police department, citing "they do that all the time" and I should call them. At this point I voiced my opinion as to why I was reluctant to think the police had done this. Then to my dismay every one of the 6 or so employees in that office was now referencing the contents of my vehicle. But ultimately was told they weren't going to do a darn thing, they were not responsible. You would like to think if our have the unfortunate experience of having vehicle towed........that the facilty towing and storing it not only handle your property with care while towing it, but store it safely for you..........I mean seriously I paid them $650, could you at least buy some fake cameras to try and detour your employees from stealing from your customers cars? I can't be the first & doubt I'll be the last. Steer clear of this place if you have a choice....... read more