FIVE THINGS: Caveat Emptor

1. Please, please look at this photo of our . She left her home on Friday morning, and hasn't come back since.

2. Remember that Elizabeth Smart was found with her captors in broad daylight by a vigilant biker. Please , if thing number one hasn't sold you. Last night I stopped a woman on the streets of Great Neck who kind of matched Angela's description, and was wearing a blue jacket with fur and jeans. It was not Angela—and yes, the woman thought I was a weirdo idiot—but we all have to pool our efforts to help find this girl so she can come home to her parents.

3. On to far less important, but still important matters: your money and your car. An NBC report done just before the new year found that —among other local dealerships—had charged a large sum for for an unnecessary repair during their video investigation. Here is the NBC report.

4. Mayor Bloomberg is doing address today. Check back with Patch later in the day for coverage.

5. In fact, just check in with Patch a few times today. We have a few important, explosive things cooking for the day—including a report having to do with your money, and the Bayside BID.