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« on: July 29, 2007, 11:32:02 AM » |
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A friend of mine found an abandoned ATV in the woods. The Sherriff was called and the ATV was towed. An initial check to see if it was stolen. Nothing was found. Can my friend claim the ATV if no owner is found? If so how does the process work in Florida?
Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2007, 12:24:13 PM » |
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sorry to say but it will prob be sold in a police auction...legal documentation is requirred before the police will release it..i.e. title.registration,origional invoice with your name and vin...
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2007, 01:05:11 PM » |
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sorry to say but it will prob be sold in a police auction...legal documentation is requirred before the police will release it..i.e. title.registration,origional invoice with your name and vin...
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2007, 03:40:40 PM » |
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if there ever is a next time dont call the cops unless it looks like a crime scene and by that I mean blood and guts if it starts It is yours lol and if not tow it and it still yours
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2007, 03:58:37 PM » |
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i like the way u think gato  just rember to make a new vin number on the bike so that way they cant trace it back to the owner |
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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2007, 06:18:20 PM » |
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Receiving stolen merchandise and changing VINs? Those don't sound like good ideas.
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2007, 06:21:38 PM » |
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Receiving stolen merchandise and changing VINs? Those don't sound like good ideas.
I guess you didnt see or read the question. He found the quad it was not reported stolen>>> |
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2007, 06:21:50 PM » |
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I think he did the right thing. Hopefully the owner will be found. The owner might not even know it was stolen yet.
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2007, 06:23:31 PM » |
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what kind was it where was it found becuz i got off mine to go take a dump last weekend [bad chili] and i came back my quad was gone  |
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2007, 06:37:45 PM » |
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Receiving stolen merchandise and changing VINs? Those don't sound like good ideas.
I guess you didnt see or read the question. He found the quad it was not reported stolen>>> Ummm... Gato. I'm sure it wasn't delivered there by mistake... or "fall off a truck". I'm just stabbing the dark here but I think it might have been stolen and left there. Therefore... yes, the right thing to do is call the police and try to get it back to the owner. If it were my ATV I would be PISSED and want it back as I am sure anyone would. I stand behind my friends decision to do the right and legal thing. But that's just me. And YES... I saw and read the question... I POSTED it! LOL. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2007, 06:39:02 PM » |
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what kind was it where was it found becuz i got off mine to go take a dump last weekend [bad chili] and i came back my quad was gone Sarasota. It is an Eiger 400 - Camo. Looks pretty new. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2007, 06:43:58 PM » |
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Remember it can always be a sting operation. Rule of thumb if its not yours and you can't find someone injured LEAVE IT ALONE and call the authorities. I know of someone walking around an abandoned lawn maintenance trailer and he claims all he did was rest on the side while looking under it. Now has lots of legal issues and may get divorced over it.
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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2007, 10:26:10 AM » |
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if there ever is a next time dont call the cops unless it looks like a crime scene and by that I mean blood and guts if it starts It is yours lol and if not tow it and it still yours
That is whacked. Nice upbringing |
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« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2007, 01:48:37 PM » |
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if there ever is a next time dont call the cops unless it looks like a crime scene and by that I mean blood and guts if it starts It is yours lol and if not tow it and it still yours
So.....then it becomes stolen then...by you  Tard!!  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2007, 02:15:47 PM » |
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maybe the owner was checkin his garden(if ya know what I mean),came back and his quad was gone.I would just call the police and not touch it.or maybe go sit back off in the bushes awhile and see if anybody comes after it they could 've been takin a dump or somethin.
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« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2007, 04:46:50 PM » |
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if there ever is a next time dont call the cops unless it looks like a crime scene and by that I mean blood and guts if it starts It is yours lol and if not tow it and it still yours
So.....then it becomes stolen then...by you Tard!! he said they checked and it was not reported but like he said it is a newer quad if ran through the system they would know if it was or atleast know who it belongs to but if no one claims it he should get it Tard that is a cool word "Tard" if there ever is a next time dont call the cops unless it looks like a crime scene and by that I mean blood and guts if it starts It is yours lol and if not tow it and it still yours
That is whacked. Nice upbringing Tard you Receiving stolen merchandise and changing VINs? Those don't sound like good ideas.
I guess you didnt see or read the question. He found the quad it was not reported stolen>>> Ummm... Gato. I'm sure it wasn't delivered there by mistake... or "fall off a truck". I'm just stabbing the dark here but I think it might have been stolen and left there. Therefore... yes, the right thing to do is call the police and try to get it back to the owner. If it were my ATV I would be PISSED and want it back as I am sure anyone would. I stand behind my friends decision to do the right and legal thing. But that's just me. And YES... I saw and read the question... I POSTED it! LOL. sorry I read and post not looking at who post it but thank I will look from now on and my comments where made as a joke but I will choose my words before posting TARDS PS not you maine too2005 cool word ! cool word ! I say thank BIGREDTIDE I love it TTTTTAAAARRRRDDDD! |
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« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2007, 05:47:05 PM » |
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I would check the law but i'm sure they ran the vin numbers by now and contacted the owner. If nobody claims the ATV within 90 days your friend may get a call to pick it up before it goes to auction. Good luck..
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« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2007, 05:50:29 PM » |
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A friend of mine found an abandoned ATV in the woods. The Sherriff was called and the ATV was towed. An initial check to see if it was stolen. Nothing was found. Can my friend claim the ATV if no owner is found? If so how does the process work in Florida?
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« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2007, 03:20:58 PM » |
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That's what I'm thinkin Junior By the way I wouldn't expect a call form the Police unless it's for a follow up investigative interview, cuz if they dont find an owner and no one claims it, say w/i 90 day's they can auction it for a profit. |
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