Motorcycles are the focus of vehicle thefts ongoing in the Wabash Valley. Sgt. Michael Ellerman, property crimes supervisor of the Terre Haute Police Department, issued an alert Friday stating that detectives have seen “specific increases” in the theft of Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as sport motorcycles such as Kawasaki Ninjas and Honda CBR. Surrounding counties are reporting similar thefts. Ellerman reports common factors in the thefts. They are occurring…
Read More$38k Motorcycle Heist in Petaluma
Four days after a burglar escaped with $38,000 worth of motorcycles and eluded a police chase, and two days after the rental truck used in the robbery was found in San Francisco, local law agencies are continuing to search for the suspects who committed the heist. The abandoned U-Haul box truck found near the former Candlestick Park has been dusted for fingerprints and DNA. The incident began just before 10…
Read MoreROT Motorcycle Theft Prevention Tips
Austin might be a little bit nosier the next couple of days as motorcyclists rev up their engines for the annual ROT Rally. Thousands of bikers will attend the Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally June 9 through 12 at the Travis County Expo Center. Ahead of the event, Austin police are giving bikers tips to keep their motorcycles safe from theft. Police claim criminals will be on the prowl for…
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