You know, I got to thinking about something that both you and Erik mentioned regarding the Meter Readers, I don't know if it would help; but, I'm sure it couldn't hurt, perhaps your buddy could send a copy of the flyer off to the utility company asking them to pass it on to their readers just to keep an eye out for it. If you two both know somebody that had cars recovered just by chance because a meter reader had heard about it through the grapevine, lightning may strike a 3rd time if you guys passed the info on to them asking for their help.

Just a thought....

Anyway, I really do hope that your friend recovers his Nomad.