Stolen Bike Alert in San Diego (Escondido)

UPDATE: HIS BIKE HAS BEEN FOUND!

I just was updating this thread with the new info, and he tells me that the police just notified him that they found his bike in Vista (nearby city about 10 miles away). They had a tip of suspicious activity in a business park area, and when investigating, they came across his bike. No arrests have been made. His bike had the ignition ripped out, and he is in the process of having it flat-bedded home. Thanks to all those for listening. I hope they catch the thief/theives and lock them up for a long time.


My friend's 2000 Yamaha YZF600R6 was stolen from Escondido, California on Wednesday night (5/6/2009). It was stolen from a locked garage in an apt complex. He had it parked in front of his car, but the thieves still managed to get to it, and get it out. Of course, somebody was probably watching him, or maybe the thief could live near him, you never know. He did find his ignition on the ground. They also took off with his white Arai helmet with a dragon on it, and his leather/carbon gloves.

VIN: JYARJ04Y4YA001030
California Plate: 15M1815

Mods: Clear flush mount side markers, blue handle grips, fender eliminator kit, cool blue headlights, stainless yohimura pipe.

Ok, let's state the obvious....YES, it is highly unlikely that this bike will ever been seen again....at least in one piece. Yes, it could be in Mexico already, or in a chop shop in AZ. I understand that....no need to state the obvious. I am asking for any locals (or anybody in SoCal) to let me know if they see anybody trying to part out an R6, or sell an R6 whole, without a title in the next few weeks. My friend is already even more bummed out because he only has liability on it, and no renters insure. So yes, he knows that he took a chance, and is most likely f@#ked with a snowballs chance in hell of ever seeing it again, or seeing a penny from it.

I am including some pics from a few years back of his bike. I have not seen it in a couple of years. Another update, I guess the bottom pic is the most current. No more blue windscreen. However, from what I know, it still looks mostly the same. I will update this thread if any of the information that I stated was in error, or with any updates. Thanks for your help.

 

Very kind of you sir. A send a thousand thank you's your way!

I updated the thread with VIN, plate, and some mod info. I will add another pic as well. Thanks for all of who responded.

 

Thanks Nards. I've received more details. From what I have heard a manager of a bike shop called American Sportbike in Vista saw a bike in the weeds behind their shop as he was having a smoke break. As to how it got there, that is still speculation.

I guess he better start putting full coverage (or at least comp) on the ole girl!

My sentiments exactly Joseph! From the sounds of it, it was probably VERY close to getting parted out.