Just to keep things in perspective, we can't rule things out because we assume DM had a lot of cash. He paid $835k for that property, yes, but that was when his father was still alive and they had plans to build there. That never happened. The business went south and since DMs father died, they've been looking for someone to rent out the hangar.
It's entirely possible (and starting to look likely) he's actually in a world of financial trouble. One additional stressor like a drug problem or a loan he couldn't keep up with could have been a deal breaker. Dad and grandpa are both gone, the money train is over, they've left substantial obligations and debts...
Not that it's any excuse for anything. But I don't think we should be so quick to say, he wouldn't need to steal, he wouldn't be involved in a theft ring. The engine in Tim's truck, it's been said before, was worth thousands. That might not have been pocket change anymore for DM *in his current situation.*
It's entirely possible (and starting to look likely) he's actually in a world of financial trouble. One additional stressor like a drug problem or a loan he couldn't keep up with could have been a deal breaker. Dad and grandpa are both gone, the money train is over, they've left substantial obligations and debts...
Not that it's any excuse for anything. But I don't think we should be so quick to say, he wouldn't need to steal, he wouldn't be involved in a theft ring. The engine in Tim's truck, it's been said before, was worth thousands. That might not have been pocket change anymore for DM *in his current situation.*