Stolen Yanmar 2002 :(

marcinzk · Dec 24, 2007

Well I got back home after a short absence and found that someone had stolen my Yanmar 2002 w/ FEL and 4' mower! So if you happen to see one crop up for sale somewhere, please let me know as I miss my baby

I'll have to look and see if I have its serial number to post online.

Thanks for reading and a Merry Christmas to all!

Underwaterdog · Dec 25, 2007

Stolen on Christmas Eve, what a bummer.
I have read some of your previous post and see you are in law school with ambitions of becoming a prosecutor. I salute you but just in case you don't know how it works in the real world, here goes: Do file a Police report. You need to try to find the serial number so that it can be entered into NCIC as a stolen item. I don't think it can be entered without a S/N. The S/N off the engine will suffice. That way, if any Police Officer in the United States runs the serial number it will come up as stolen. Also, any pictures and anything that is unique about the tractor will be helpful. Politely insist on a copy of the Police report and verification that it has been entered into NCIC. Someone with the law enforcement agency that knows what they are doing is going to have to take a few minutes to enter it correctly or the system will just kick it out. Time is of the essence because if someone stops them while it is in transport they will have no way of knowing it is hot if it is not in NCIC. Check your homeowners policy as it or a portion may be covered. If it is recovered or if you find out your good buddy decided to borrow it without asking and didn't think you would mind make sure it is removed from NCIC or you may find yourself having to do a lot of explaining one day. Good luck finding your tractor and I will keep an eye out here in Louisiana.

BruceR · Dec 25, 2007

What part of TX are you in ? Do you have photos ? What brand FEL ?
I always keep my eye out for Yanmars in the area.

Bruce

zzvyb6 · Dec 25, 2007

Now part of the inventory of El Lobo Landscaping Co. LLC. Headed North.

LBrown59 · Dec 25, 2007

marcinzk said:
Well I got back home after a short absence and found that someone had stolen my Yanmar 2002 w/ FEL and 4' mower! So if you happen to see one crop up for sale somewhere, please let me know as I miss my baby I'll have to look and see if I have its serial number to post online.

Thanks for reading and a Merry Christmas to all!

I was just gonna ask if anybody got any tractor stuff for Christmas.
Looks like somebody did.
What a bum way for them to get it though!
This stinks.
== L B ==.

LMTC · Dec 25, 2007

While it's highly unlikely you'll ever see it again, it would be prudent to 1. post the serial #, and 2. email and/or fax every dealer in your general region with the serial #. Be prepared to provide clear proof of purchase/ownership which includes the serial # just in case it shows up. I would include as much description as possible with the SN, such as brand of loader, type/brand of mower, and anything else distinctive.

YM2002, while not rare, is one of the less common models.

sauber · Dec 25, 2007

I'm currently looking for a 2002D to purchase. I look everyday to see what's available. If it makes it on the net, I should find it. Pics and numbers would help. You may want to contact the larger parts stores to alert them of your missing tractor. When I bought my tractor, I fixed all the little things that needed attention. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted. I have a feeling it will show up somewhere.

I can't help thinking that this wasn't a common smash and grab. This crime had to be planned for some time. Cruiz'in around with an enclosed trailer looking for a tractor to steal, just doesn't make sense. Find the trailer and you've found the tractor.

Dan

YanmarFever · Dec 25, 2007

There is a stolen car locator service in Portland Or.

Its a guy in a plane that is always in the air over the city. If he finds your car you send him $350. that was years ago, he worked with the local police in locating vehicles.

You might post a picture of your tractor at the local small plane airport bulletin board for pilots with a reward

They probably wont use the tractor outside until the grass starts growing

I hope you find your yanmar & catch the thief on it.

Skyco · Dec 25, 2007

zzvyb6 said:
Now part of the inventory of El Lobo Landscaping Co. LLC. Headed North.

How true!

Had just such an experience a few years ago, a stolen Kubota found 100 miles away, bought from El Lobo or one of their franchisees for about half of what it was worth. Fortunately it got back home much to the ire of the "new" owner who reportedly paid $10,000 for it. Served him right for not checking it out and buying stolen goods.....there was some speculation he might have even sent them to get it but that was never proven.