Splinter .....
Have u never had bolts that's was fucked up, no wrench that fitted, totally round and impossible to get a grip on?
When u have one like that, you just hammer a sharp screwdriver into the metal, counter clockwise of course.....it then leaves a small "scar".....then just put screwdriver in an angel, again, counter clockwise, hammer on screwdriver until the bolt get a little lose.....then do rest with fingers
Not come across that with wheel stealing, but yes, I have reverted to all kind of methods to remove screws, like reverse tappers etc
But this method would require time and patience, not to mention the risk of being caught.