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NEWARK, N.J. -- Prosecutors say a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was stolen nearly 34 years ago in Rhode Island has surfaced in central New Jersey.

The 1971 Sportster was purchased on eBay for $2,400 by Michael Meistrell of Cranford.
The Union County prosecutor's office says he learned it was stolen on Halloween 1974 in Providence after he contacted Harley-Davidson for more information about the vehicle.

Prosecutor Theodore Romankow says Meistrell and several other prior owners never realized the motorcycle had been stolen, including the Voorhees man who was the recent seller.

Ebay will reimburse Meistrell under its policy protecting those who inadvertently buy stolen vehicles.

The original owner is being traced and no arrests have been made.

-- The Associated Press

 Tags  motorcycle New Jersey Providence

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Wonder if that's where my stolen bike went said:

We always had the impression that the DMV would automatically check the VIN against the database of stolen vehicles when you registered your motor vehicle. Maybe New Joisy don't do dat. Wonder why, wink wink. With an increasing number of choppers and cycles on the road there is bound to be more of this.

Link | July 24, 2008 12:51 PM
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