stolen airstream bambi 2

[patrice1965]

bambi 2 stolen in Gowen Michigan area 45 minutes outside Grand Rapids
Police know who took.. they have "sold" FOR 200.00 TO SOMEONE IN AREA
REWARD FOR INFORMATION AND RETURN 616-633-9949

[Janet H]

That's bad news - sorry to hear it. Can you post a picture?

[tinhutjohn]

Will keep a lookout in Ontario. Any WBCCI numbers or other identifying marks?

[NJtoNC]

uugggh. such a shame. so sorry to hear this. and to sell for just $200 is the final insult. any tips for others to avoid a similar situation?

[PA BAMBI II]

Very frustrating. Sorry to hear of your loss...and hope it is found in good shape. I can't stand the very thought of people who think it is OK to steal someone else's hard-earned property and profit from it themselves.

I keep a yellow REESE coupler lock on the Scotty...and will be getting one for the Bambi II soon as well, even though it is not really towable at this time, the crooks won't know and won't care.

These trailers are so small, they are easy to take. Dad never kept a coupler lock on the 31' Airstream growing up, but it would have been much harder to steal.

[patrice1965]

the guy who "BOUGHT" wants to restore...unless you have lived under a rock 200.00 for a 64 airstream bambi2 is probably something that would make you wonder....also no title....registration etc...I am planning on putting signs up all over the area very small little town..I Pray I get my trailer back...have owned almost 10 years....Someone asked about marks
left front has pretty big dent.....WHITE PROPANE tanks Thank you for your kind words and thought please spread the word.....Patrice

[Minnie's Mate]

Uh, I'm not in law enforcement but the guy who bought it is guilty of receiving stolen merchandise, grand theft at that, and he should be sitting under a very bright light down at headquarters flipping on who he bought it from...or am I misreading something here. Also, if they know who stole it, he/she should have info about who bought it.

[patrice1965]

guy who stold it finally confessed many other things taken as well the police have forwarded to the prosutucting attny. office the theif I am assuming got cash a guy drove buy and offered to "BUY IT" 200.00 off he went...Legally he will need to return or be in trouble as well.

The theif is out looking as well the police said.....worst thing I have ever had happen...hopefully will end well. "BUYER" wants to rehab theif told police...like you would not have a clue 200.00 is a stolen trailer....
UGH!!

[Minnie's Mate]

Thanks for the clarification. I am truly sorry that this happened to you and hope things turn out as you hope they will.

[easyride]

Want to post ser.#,then we can get some info out. Dave

[Janet H]

Do you have a bigger picture?. When was it stolen?

[patrice1965]

not sure how to post larger picture

stolen mid may "sold" in last few weeks....

blue michigan perm trailer plate B390677
vin number so17410073 (IS THAT THE SERIAL NUMBER??)

Bought from Dave Turner Americas Georgia ( HE SELLS A LOT of airstreams)
THANK YOU FOR THE HELP AND THOUGHTS
patrice

[mistral blue]

Those "many other things" he confessed to were no doubt many other crimes.
Your case is now just one of many and he will be looking to plead out and get a package deal for them all.
He probably now has a free public defender.

Have the local scrap yards been checked? Pawn shops?
I'm guessing your thief probably has a drug problem, a money problem and a truth problem. Not necessarily in that order.
I'm guessing he's probably on probation and that he has a record. The cops should be able to tell you this.
Contact the prosecutor's office directly. They should be able to tell you too.
Don't be afraid to be a squeeky wheel. Let everyone know you want to be kept abreast of everything. If it goes to court, be there.
Make sure everyone knows you want your trailer back. Tell them that after you get it back, then you'd like to be heard regarding punishment.

Good luck.

[PA BAMBI II]

Originally Posted by patrice1965

vin number so17410073 (IS THAT THE SERIAL NUMBER??)

Yep- that is your VIN/Serial #. Yours is the 73rd Bambi II made. I feel I live too far away to help...in PA...but will pray that all goes well.

Ben

[62bam]

Wow......what a shocker! Have you approached the Grand Rapids Press, TV8, TV13 and TV3? It seems the sooner you can spread the word, the better. Someone around here has got to know something! Also, you might want to check with Woodland Travel Center (our GR Airstream dealer).....they could keep "on the lookout" too.

[sharbours]

Ohh - I'm so sorry! I like 62bam's idea of notifying the news stations. Whoever 'bought' it has to park it somewhere, and some of those neighbors will watch the news.

Wishing you the best of luck on your baby's safe return!

[patrice1965]

that's great to know the vin is the serial number that is on the trailer on the little emble by the door right? neat to know what trailer I am...I am going to the area tommorrow with obniously large professional outdoor signs.....to post all over the area...hard thing to hide I would think?
thanks for the info.
Patrice

[easyride]

I just had Forest Bone of the Tin Can Tourists send email to all Canners,hopefully someone will see it. Dave

[easyride]

Patrice pm me and I will give you email for Forest Bone of the Tin Can Tourists,you can send him pictures,that will go out to all Tincanners. Dave

[flyfshr]

So sorry to hear this sad news!! Patrice - I'm sending you a PM with my email address so you can send the larger file of your trailer's picture(s). I'll repost them here in a larger size. Send me the best quality and highest resolution you've got.

We'll get this found.

Brad
FF