I'm truly sorry your scooter was stolen, that blows, but...
No offense, I'm playing devil's advocate here, but did the guard pull the
firearm on you? Or did he just intimidate the hell out of you?
Why did you take "NO" for an answer? If that was my scooter that someone had
stolen, I'd have had my registration (in my wallet at all times) that
matched the VIN# on the frame out to prove to him that was my bike, and if
the guard wouldn't take my proof I'd stand by my bike until he'd either
called his supervisor or the police to put him in his place.
Now before you bust too hard on Atlanta law enforcement, what do you mean by
"thoroughly locked garage"? Were all entrances to the garage locked and
closed? Was the column lock on the scooter used? Did you run a chain or
Kryptonite lock around the bike? Did you immediately call the Atlanta Police
when you saw your bike? Don't confuse a rent-a-cop with a real police
officer. They are not one and the same. And you cant blame APD if you didn't
give them a chance to do their job.
Personally it seems very strange to me that a distinctive and rare bike like
that was stolen in the middle of the day, if it was properly secured.
Enjoy,
John M. Stafford
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From: "Adam T. Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> This announcement is a wee bit delayed, but here goes:
>
> The Atlanta scooter kidnappings continue...
>
> Sadly, my '65 SS180 is the most recent victim. Last Wednesday, while I was
> @ lunch w/ former lister Bradley & 2 other scooter kids, south Atl. vermin
> liberated my beloved, fully restored, custom accessorized scoot from it's
> thoroughly locked garage. We found it in the projects, 10 miles away,
> stripped of flyscreen, lights, mirrors, bars, & sidepanels being ridden by
> a teenage boy. Unfortunately, thanks to a large VERY armed, VERY large
> security guard, we were unable to recover it. Thank you Atlanta law
> enforcement! 4 scoots stolen in 2 months. Not too reassuring.
>
> Anyone who's been to ANY Atlanta mod event, the VCOA '97 rally, or the '98
> Chicago rally will remember it, the last of the running 9's scoots.
>
> Offers of sympathy, commisseration, & cash are now being accepted.
>
> Visitors to our 'fair' city beware....
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