Ralph, I know you know better than that. If *you* stole the bike whether someone runs the VIN or not, you've done something wrong. You just haven't got caught for it.Originally Posted by rforsythe
If you bought a stolen bike or a bike that has a lien on it that wasn't paid, you've done something wrong.
Pleading ignorance ("I didn't know it was stolen.") is a pretty weak defense.