Stolen Chromes

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Sandro, Dec 15, 2003.

  1. Sandro

    Sandro Guest

    hi, i heard that if u buy mags and they happen to be stolen, that they can
    check the serial number of it or something and u can be caught, is this
    true? thnx
     
    Sandro, Dec 15, 2003
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    stinky Guest

    no guy.....stealing is ok!!
     
    stinky, Dec 15, 2003
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  3. Sandro

    Fluffy Guest

    What Serial Number?
     
    Fluffy, Dec 16, 2003
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  4. Sandro

    Jim Yanik Guest

    I suppose you could use some tool stamps to put your VIN on the inside.
    But no one keeps any list of such numbers for reference checks.
     
    Jim Yanik, Dec 16, 2003
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  5. Sandro

    cooncat Guest

    WHIGGER !

     
    cooncat, Dec 16, 2003
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    mentorcn Guest

    why did you steal them sandro?
     
    mentorcn, Dec 16, 2003
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  7. Sandro

    Sandro Guest

    i didnt steal anything, a friend said he can get me 2nd hand mags cheap, and
    my brother says dont get them cos if they r hot u can get in trouble

    is he bullshitting so i dont get them?

    thnx all

    Sandro
     
    Sandro, Dec 17, 2003
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    Sean Donaher Guest

    The only way you can get in trouble is if the cops can prove that you knew
    they were stolen. Most of the time, they just seize the stolen property and
    you're out the money you paid for them. That's when you hunt down the guy
    that sold them to you and kick the living shit out of him.
     
    Sean Donaher, Dec 18, 2003
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  9. Sandro

    Sandro Guest

    yeah but how did they know they were stolen in the 1st place? is there some
    sort of identification thing?

    thnx
     
    Sandro, Dec 18, 2003
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    Brian Smith Guest

    They might match the description of a set that was reported stolen. And,
    they may be noticed on your vehicle by an observant officer (or even the
    owner, may see them on your vehicle and call the police). You might be
    charged with possession of stolen property and have to appear in court as
    well.
     
    Brian Smith, Dec 18, 2003
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  11. Sandro

    Sean Donaher Guest

    Yeah, but like I said, in order to be charged with possession of stolen
    property, they have to prove you knew they were stolen. Simply having them
    is not enough. Keep in mind, I'm in Canada so I suppose it's possible our
    laws are different.
     
    Sean Donaher, Dec 18, 2003
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  12. Sandro

    Brian Smith Guest

    As far as I know, 'they' don't have to prove that you knew the items were
    stolen, that is irrelevant. The fact that the items are stolen is the
    important part. A person buying a set of rims worth a grand and a bit, for
    five hundred dollars, should be smart enough to know that the rims are not
    cool to the touch.
     
    Brian Smith, Dec 18, 2003
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    Randolph Guest

    If the rims are stolen and you are caught, they will confiscate the rims
    regardless of whether or not you knew they were stolen. If they feel
    that you should have understood that they were stolen you can be
    prosecuted for possession of stolen property. From you posting here it
    is obvious that the "should have understood" test is met.

    Another point is that if the original owner spots you and your hot rims
    he might decide to confront you with a tire arm rather than call the
    authorities.
     
    Randolph, Dec 19, 2003
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  14. And, you've just opened a hole in the stolen parts supply chain, and it will
    be filled.

    Maybe with *your* rims.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Dec 19, 2003
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