Attempted motorcycle theft in Auckland

**borg** · 23rd April 2008, 11:29

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Bugger!

I park my bike right next to Borg's

and I was in and out several times yesterday and didn't notice anything. I should get my desk moved next to the window. Hopefully these assholes realize mine can't be started without the key so they don't fuck my lock.

Let me know when ya get the tape Borg so I can have a look.

Will do. Mate, this guy's gotta be thicker than a foot thick steak sandwich to think he could break the lock and get it started, so don't count on the fact that he wouldn't have tried your bike had it bean there at the time. I figured your bike can't have been there and you'd ducked out because I'm sure I would have heard about it otherwise. Scott saw him and the guy didn't even bat an eyelid apparently.

**oldrider** · 23rd April 2008, 11:42

Originally Posted by firefighter

worst part is if they do catch him........he'll get a pat on the wrist, and if he has to pay anything it'll go to the gov and you won't see a cent for the damage.

He will go to jail and get a training course on how to do it properly next time!

Bastards. John.

**LilSel** · 23rd April 2008, 11:53

That sucks mate!! I know how you feel!... they didnt get mine but caused a lot of damage to it late last year!

surely with all these thefts... maybe police 10-7 might be interested??? maybe? you know how they do 'hot spots' for house robberies etc...
Have seen people post up pics of people stealing their bikes... surely there is enough of us on here who have had bikes stolen or attempted thefts to justify a few minutes on the programme.

Edit: someone may recognise the theif... dob them in... etc... it seems to work for dairy robberies/petrol station ones too... so why not us?

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 13:15

Originally Posted by LilSel

That sucks mate!! I know how you feel!... they didnt get mine but caused a lot of damage to it late last year!

surely with all these thefts... maybe police 10-7 might be interested??? maybe? you know how they do 'hot spots' for house robberies etc...
Have seen people post up pics of people stealing their bikes... surely there is enough of us on here who have had bikes stolen or attempted thefts to justify a few minutes on the programme.

Edit: someone may recognise the theif... dob them in... etc... it seems to work for dairy robberies/petrol station ones too... so why not us?

Excellent Idea!

I have just emailed the police section that deals with the program.

**borg** · 23rd April 2008, 13:19

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Excellent Idea!

I have just emailed the police section that deals with the program.

If they want the video I am most happy to provide it as long as I'm legally able to do so. I don't own the video, and there may be other legal implications. If I'm free to use it then I'll also post it to youtube and place a link in this thread too.

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 13:22

Originally Posted by borg

If they want the video I am most happy to provide it as long as I'm legally able to do so. I don't own the video, and there may be other legal implications. If I'm free to use it then I'll also post it to youtube and place a link in this thread too.

Ok cool,

There is a few videos available - not just yours that they would be interested in.

I emailed them with links to all the 'stolen bike' and 'attempted' threads, as well as a bit of a nudge about how a bunch of angry bikers catching one of these guys would not end well for the thief.

Will keep everyone updated.

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 13:27

Just for a bit of perspective:

I know of at least 7 bikes stolen in the past 2-3 weeks and at least 4 'attempts' in the same time frame.

Im going outside and chaining myself to my bike.

**Tank** · 23rd April 2008, 13:40

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

as well as a bit of a nudge about how a bunch of angry bikers catching one of these guys would not end well for the thief.

Pffft - there is a difference in the type of bikers people refer to.

The people who steal the bikes are generally the bad bastards. Being the criminal element they probally have big ugly friends as well.

Lets face it KB 'bikers' arn't like Hells Angles, the Mongrel Mob etc. Portraying KB as a bunch of hard arse bikers who will come around to your house and 'sort people out' is blatant false advertising.

**klyong82** · 23rd April 2008, 14:10

White helmet? The fella that was stealing bikes at Auckland Uni months ago was also wearing a white helmet. Could be the same person. But I hope we catch the person before more bikes become involved.

**firefighter** · 23rd April 2008, 14:19

Originally Posted by borg

If they want the video I am most happy to provide it as long as I'm legally able to do so. I don't own the video, and there may be other legal implications. If I'm free to use it then I'll also post it to youtube and place a link in this thread too.

yeah man definately do, and start a new thread so EVERYONE gets to see it, including those that don't know about or will miss this one........

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 15:22

Hi Dan,

This is a bit alarming, I'm a Harley owner myself. Actually we've only had three motorcycles reported stolen on the North Shore between the 1st of February 2008 and today. The number could be a bit higher as reporting of stolen but unregistered bikes (eg. trail bikes and quads etc) is "patchy". About 90% of registered bikes are reported to us if they are stolen however.

This figure covers the North Shore city boundaries.

Compared to cars, a lot less stolen bikes are ever found as they get stripped more easily and often have the I/D swapped and they are re-sold or used by the thief. Because of this we are anticipating a rise in motorcycle thefts to match the sales increases due to the cost of fuel.

Kind regards

Les Paterson (Inspector) MPA
Commander of North Shore Police
Ph (09) 477-5000 ext 97635

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Les...As a Harley Davidson owner I'm sure you'll welcome this caller's request, altho I'm not
sure he has the figures correct for number of motor cycles being stolen on the North Shore..!

Could you arrange for a staff member to respond to the caller direct about the status of thefts
on the North Shore...there's certainly an option open for profiling such thefts on Police 10-7 too.

Another option is via Crime Scene in NZ Herald.

Gabrielle - for your reference and possible interest in profiling recent thefts of motor cycles.

Regards...kevl

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District Communications Manager / Media Advisor
Waitemata Police District
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Hi Kevin

Can you please pick up on this query - and respond to Daniel, please. You will know who the appropriate person/section is to pass this on to ...

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**ManDownUnder** · 23rd April 2008, 15:25

Originally Posted by Tank

Lets face it KB 'bikers' arn't like Hells Angles, the Mongrel Mob etc. Portraying KB as a bunch of hard arse bikers who will come around to your house and 'sort people out' is blatant false advertising.

LOL You've met a few of the online heavies then??? LOLOL!!!!

...oh you are so right in what you write. Them that really can do the damage are the ones that don't talk about it. The online menacing is a joke.

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 15:33

Looks like the are at least aware of the problem, especially on the shore.

Will update when I get next reply...

**LilSel** · 23rd April 2008, 15:42

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Looks like the are at least aware of the problem, especially on the shore.

Will update when I get next reply...

Good work dude... yeah not just on the shore tho... the uni thefts... my attempted theft was out west... thefts in central city too etc... Fingers crossed something comes from this aye!!!!

I dont see why they wouldnt do it aye... least then the 'thieving scum' would know the cops are onto them etc... n as I said earlier... if they show footage/pics/discription of this fella with the white helmet... someone is bound to call in or 'be in the know' of what is happening to all these stolen bikes

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2008, 15:44

Originally Posted by LilSel

Good work dude... yeah not just on the shore tho... the uni thefts... my attempted theft out west... thefts in central city too etc... Fingers crossed something comes from this aye!!!!

I dont see why they wouldnt do it aye... least then the 'thieving scum' would know the cops are onto them etc... n as I said earlier... if they show footage/pics/discription of this fella with the white helmet... someone is bound to call in or 'be in the know' of what is happening to all these stolen bikes

I have emailed links of all the threads i could find of attempts and actual thefts posted on Kb in past couple of months.