What happens after your motorcycle is stolen?

Jallen3.14 · Sep 11, 2022

ruzzle said:
One. The cops do NOT leap into action and put out an APB when you report a theft. They simply record it on their computer and if it ever turns up they tell you "We found it." (Which I suppose, in a way, they did.)
Can't say I blame them, tho, with the amount of stuff that gets nicked.

In my first experience, the police were quite a bit more active.: for the first 3 or 4 years, they would call me every mid December to see if I'd recovered the bike. I kinda blew up at them the first time they called: "Isn't that your humpty-bumpin' job?!?"

Ironically, I think I actually had found it once: the same year, make, and model showed up on craigslist a few months later with the caveats "no key, title is 'jacked'..." If that wasn't my stolen bike, it was someone's stolen bike. I was out of town at the time so I called the local PD and they refused to check it out - advising me to go look at it myself and see if I could ID it and then contact them if I was sure it was mine. I asked them if, in the event that the seller had an adverse reaction to my getting overly interested in the VIN and other details, I would have the same conditional immunity that one of them would have should things go so far sideways that the seller end up leaking out on their garage floor. They didn't have a satisfactory answer for that.

It took me until the second late December status call to figure out why they were suddenly so pro-active: round about the end of the year, when they were compiling their stats, they were calling around all the low priority / high value felonies on the books, hoping that some of them had managed to solve themselves so they could add them to their "win" column.

Justdad · Sep 11, 2022

Jallen3.14 said:
In my first experience, the police were quite a bit more active.: for the first 3 or 4 years, they would call me every mid December to see if I'd recovered the bike. I kinda blew up at them the first time they called: "Isn't that your humpty-bumpin' job?!?"

Ironically, I think I actually had found it once: the same year, make, and model showed up on craigslist a few months later with the caveats "no key, title is 'jacked'..." If that wasn't my stolen bike, it was someone's stolen bike. I was out of town at the time so I called the local PD and they refused to check it out - advising me to go look at it myself and see if I could ID it and then contact them if I was sure it was mine. I asked them if, in the event that the seller had an adverse reaction to my getting overly interested in the VIN and other details, I would have the same conditional immunity that one of them would have should things go so far sideways that the seller end up leaking out on their garage floor. They didn't have a satisfactory answer for that.

It took me until the second late December status call to figure out why they were suddenly so pro-active: round about the end of the year, when they were compiling their stats, they were calling around all the low priority / high value felonies on the books, hoping that some of them had managed to solve themselves so they could add them to their "win" column.

If they ever call I'll keep your story in mind.

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · Sep 11, 2022

Jallen3.14 said:
In my first experience, the police were quite a bit more active.: for the first 3 or 4 years, they would call me every mid December to see if I'd recovered the bike. I kinda blew up at them the first time they called: "Isn't that your humpty-bumpin' job?!?"

Ironically, I think I actually had found it once: the same year, make, and model showed up on craigslist a few months later with the caveats "no key, title is 'jacked'..." If that wasn't my stolen bike, it was someone's stolen bike. I was out of town at the time so I called the local PD and they refused to check it out - advising me to go look at it myself and see if I could ID it and then contact them if I was sure it was mine. I asked them if, in the event that the seller had an adverse reaction to my getting overly interested in the VIN and other details, I would have the same conditional immunity that one of them would have should things go so far sideways that the seller end up leaking out on their garage floor. They didn't have a satisfactory answer for that.

It took me until the second late December status call to figure out why they were suddenly so pro-active: round about the end of the year, when they were compiling their stats, they were calling around all the low priority / high value felonies on the books, hoping that some of them had managed to solve themselves so they could add them to their "win" column.

Lazy Cops. Surprised they even made a phone call to you.

Justdad · Sep 11, 2022

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:
Lazy Cops. Surprised they even made a phone call to you.

I'll admit to be disappointed by the effort I saw from them but let's not label them as lazy. I'd have to have better insight than I have to say they are lazy. Their job can be tough and dangerous and they be under direction to concentrate on violent crimes and where injuries are sustained.

I am unwilling to go as far as calling them lazy. Opinions vary.

Old N' Grumpy · Sep 11, 2022

Justdad said:
Thanks for cheering me up. The insurance company all but put me in a lineup, well that was what I felt like anyway.

I feel your pain. Just had a $6500 aluminum trailer stolen right out of my driveway (useless German Shepherd). I had registration, bill of sale, pictures of the trailer in my driveway you would think that would be enough. They made me feel like a victim when they brought in a special investigator! And I will name names State Farm **** you! Still haven’t settled as now they are trying to beat me up on price. This has been going on since July 6th. Good luck to you.

Justdad · Sep 12, 2022

Old N' Grumpy said:
I feel your pain. Just had a $6000 aluminum trailer stolen right out of my driveway (useless German Shepherd). I had registration, bill of sale, pictures of the trailer in my driveway you would think that would be enough. They made me feel like a victim when they brought in a special investigator! And I will name names State Farm **** you! Still haven’t settled as now they are trying to beat me up on price. This has been going on since July 6th. Good luck to you.

In today's world there seems to abnormal amount of thieves, scammers, and people stealing identities and I would venture insurance companies get a lot attention from these people.

However, establishing legitimate claims should not be rocket science. Once that is established their attitude towards the victim should be to provide the service they have been paid to do. The hurdles to clear for a claim to proceed seem undo laborious and far beyond what they use to settle claims.

I understand they are trying to minimize payouts but when it gets so difficult to make a claim then the customers will leave and try other companies.

Dr.D · Sep 12, 2022

Jallen3.14 said:
In my first experience, the police were quite a bit more active.: for the first 3 or 4 years, they would call me every mid December to see if I'd recovered the bike. I kinda blew up at them the first time they called: "Isn't that your humpty-bumpin' job?!?"

Ironically, I think I actually had found it once: the same year, make, and model showed up on craigslist a few months later with the caveats "no key, title is 'jacked'..." If that wasn't my stolen bike, it was someone's stolen bike. I was out of town at the time so I called the local PD and they refused to check it out - advising me to go look at it myself and see if I could ID it and then contact them if I was sure it was mine. I asked them if, in the event that the seller had an adverse reaction to my getting overly interested in the VIN and other details, I would have the same conditional immunity that one of them would have should things go so far sideways that the seller end up leaking out on their garage floor. They didn't have a satisfactory answer for that.

It took me until the second late December status call to figure out why they were suddenly so pro-active: round about the end of the year, when they were compiling their stats, they were calling around all the low priority / high value felonies on the books, hoping that some of them had managed to solve themselves so they could add them to their "win" column.

My hunting cabin was robbed and nearly emptied. I could see the tire marks of a trailer that was use to load up all my stuff. They even stole the wood burning stove. No action by the Sheriffs dept. I decided to cruise the area and my daughter saw my stove on the front porch of a nearby cabin. We had a good idea of who did it. I had a buddy go by and look at it and he proved it was mine by using a missing part they left behind, it showed a perfect fit. I told the sheriff and they said they could do nothing. I was filled with rage and went down a dark mental violent tunnel and after a few weeks I had to let it go. I was told my place might get burned down if I took matters into my own hands.

That’s all I better say lest I offend the many LE lovers on this forum.

wjb · Sep 12, 2022

I have noticed that with insurance companies, whether auto, medical, etc. That they have put in place a system that is purposly designed to make the process difficult and multi-tiered. As soon as you complete one task they throw another requirement at you. Like pealing an onion. Their hope is that at some point you will become frustrated and just give up.
I don't see this process getting any easier in the future either.

Mighty Mouse · Sep 12, 2022

So out of everything we have seen with the hatred for police and the defund movement, less police on the road with a great number of agency's seeing millions of dollars less you all really think they are going to spend time on a motorcycle theft? Don't get me wrong as they should be investigating this but it is a .0005 out of 10 on their important scale. The lack of police on the street and the thousands of items stolen every week will be left for the insurance company as they have no time for non violent cases. In a big city you will not get any help. With the limited man power they are busy with other crimes and trying to keep from getting killed. In smaller towns you will probably get more help as the cops or sheriffs have more time and usually public support. It's sad to say but a reality that the culprits will not be caught and your insurance will pay for this. I know it doesn't make the victim feel better but in todays USA it's a reality. Cutbacks and police hate, DA's refusing to prosecute in big cities are a big part of the problem. I feel bad for Justdad because it leaves a very bad taste in your mouth. Crime pays in the big cities.

Mighty Mouse · Sep 12, 2022

Dr.D said:
My hunting cabin was robbed and nearly emptied. I could see the tire marks of a trailer that was use to load up all my stuff. They even stole the wood burning stove. No action by the Sheriffs dept. I decided to cruise the area and my daughter saw my stove on the front porch of a nearby cabin. We had a good idea of who did it. I had a buddy go by and look at it and he proved it was mine by using a missing part they left behind, it showed a perfect fit. I told the sheriff and they said they could do nothing. I was filled with rage and went down a dark mental violent tunnel and after a few weeks I had to let it go. I was told my place might get burned down if I took matters into my own hands.

That’s all I better say lest I offend the many LE lovers on this forum.

All I can say my friend is your police agency sucks if that's what they did. I would have talked to the Sherriff or went to the DA's office and explained everything to them. They are derelict in their duties if you had evidence the parts stolen were yours. Also the threat should have been brought to the police/sheriff's/DA attention. Even in my town in liberal Cali there is no doubt that would have been looked into. I hate to say it but in smaller towns there is less 'accountability' for police and sometimes it's a 'who knows who' that keeps some people from being arrested. I'm not sure if you are insinuating the local police or the bad guy threatened you and either way the DA's office will assist you as they don't take kindly to that kind of intimidation.

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