tomato_racing Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1513269431.htmlIf anyone knows of one that is missing.... I'd put money that this one is probably stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 hmm...he's keeping the frame, seems like a trustworthy kind of guy. and by trustworthy i mean hes already taken the grinder to the vin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan_Rider Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 so he is parting it out because he needs the money so bad yet he is keeping the frame so he can make a drag bike...yea thats stolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Police dept should have an email acct to send shady craigslist ads to investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 id call 5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjascott Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 That or he hasn't made the payments and is parting it out cause he doesn't have the title, then report it stolen to collect insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Someone with free time could go, bring a buddy, a camera, and a .40 and start peppering the guy with questions until he sweats. Then casually drop the info that you're looking at it for a friend of yours - who's a cop, who asked you to check for certain things and documents. Be sure to take pictures of the seller and write down any license plates of his other vehicles before dropping the "for my cop friend" bomb.Another funny thing to mention is your buddy had a bike "just like this that got stolen".Then let the entertainment/socially awkward backpedaling begin. Edited January 2, 2010 by JRMMiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Just tried to call Columbus PD - can't find any option that lets me report it. >_<Confusing-ass system.Looking up Logan PD next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Left the URL and a message with dispatch in Logan to have them check to see if any thefts have been reported...Doubt much will come of it, but it's something. :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Guy is selling a 1997 Honda Civic "for parts" too....I don't think I like this guy very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 even if the PD wants to do something there's not much they can do... I believe they'd need court documents to do an undercover like this...And CL won't give out information The internet has made criminals' lives so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Is "VIN checking" a service the PD can do for a regular person? Could I call the PD and indicate I am about to purchase a car/bike/boat from a private seller and just want to make sure it is not stolen? If the VIN does come up stolen, could I just tell them the location, or does it not work that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Having a friend or two who is an LEO is always nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Is "VIN checking" a service the PD can do for a regular person? Could I call the PD and indicate I am about to purchase a car/bike/boat from a private seller and just want to make sure it is not stolen? If the VIN does come up stolen, could I just tell them the location, or does it not work that way?This is the only place on line I know of to check a VIN for stolen. (for free).It's an Insurance Group website.Somebody posted it last year. But that link is broken.This is the current link:VINCheckSMIf you suspect a VIN is coming up stolen, you'll need to make a report . (Preferably a written disposition.) With the report, the PD can then act upon the evidence. Edited January 2, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 VIN checking would be great, but the guy already said he wasn't getting rid of the frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 True that the ad indicated the frame was not for sale, but the rest of the parts from a possibly stolen bike are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Someone that's stealing and chopping up bikes is not someone I'm going to go question.Granted the guy is probably pretty dumb since he posted it on CL, but I'm not going to his house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyloft Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 This is the only place on line I know of to check a VIN for stolen. (for free).It's an Insurance Group website.Somebody posted it last year. But that link is broken.This is the current link:VINCheckSMIf you suspect a VIN is coming up stolen, you'll need to make a report . (Preferably a written disposition.) With the report, the PD can then act upon the evidence.Can't you do that at the BMV as well? i'm to lazy to try to navigate the ohio bmv site to find the link, but i'd bet thaey would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 True that the ad indicated the frame was not for sale, but the rest of the parts from a possibly stolen bike are.From what I've seen in my short time (less than a year) of working on mine and friends bikes, few of the parts other than the frame have the VIN on them. Maybe this is different on newer bikes? The engines have a serial number on them, but it's not the same as the VIN again, maybe different on newer bikes.Someone that's stealing and chopping up bikes is not someone I'm going to go question.Granted the guy is probably pretty dumb since he posted it on CL, but I'm not going to his house. Your nutz are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati guy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Jay, lets go look at it and mess with the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomato_racing Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Jay, lets go look at it and mess with the guyYou're driving. I'm not driving my boat all the way to logan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 VIN checking would be great, but the guy already said he wasn't getting rid of the frame...On a 2006 Suzuki, the engine s/n matches the frame s/n.So maybe could get a peek at the engine number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 i know a guy who just traded a fully legal titled 4wheeler for a rust free civic and a gsxr both with no title....im wondering if its the same guy, if so, i would say the stuff is legit...because the dude im thinking of is a reputable member on CR....but it may not even be the same guy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 dont know if its fake. People part their bikes for many reasons. Just always ask for the vin# so u can have a peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I tried call ing this dude -- just for chits and giggles. His phone number has been disconnected -- and as of yesterday, the posting was still up on CL. The dumbass must not know that if LE wanted his address all they have to do is contact CL and they'll hand over the IP address of where the ad was posted... IP address is just about as good as GPS coordinates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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