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Two motorcycle dealerships in Auckland victims of fake ID use for ‘test drives’ NewzAcid ‣ NewzAcid

CCTV picture of the motorcycle that was stolen from Holeshot Bikes, Takapuna. Photograph / Equipped

A string of motorbikes reported stolen in Auckland are being linked to 1 man that has allegedly been utilizing a fake ID to take them for a “take a look at drive”.

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The person, performing as an purchaser, has focused two Auckland motorcycle dealerships and used the identical type of identification at each of them.

Holeshot Bikes in Takapuna have been the primary to succeed in out to their Fb group for help in August after a Suzuki GSX-S1000SRQ Katana was taken for a take a look at drive and never returned.

A spokesperson for the Takapuna dealership mentioned it was the primary time in greater than 20 years a motorcycle had been stolen from their enterprise.

“[The man] got here into the shop and spoke to a salesman about totally different bikes he might take his spouse on – he was very cool and informal so was clearly very skilled.

“He merely simply rode off and by no means returned … we simply by no means thought that somebody would do one thing like this,” they mentioned.

Holeshot Bikes have requested folks to maintain a watch out for the motorcycle with registration C9CFJ, valued at greater than $17,000.

“We are usually fairly versatile in relation to test-driving our bikes … we are going to now need to be a bit extra suspicious and look a bit nearer at licences,” they mentioned.

A police spokesperson mentioned the incident pertains to an “illegal take” and inquiries stay ongoing.

The newest incident was reported on Saturday by an Auckland Metropolis Honda Fb submit in which the identical type of identification was used.

The person “took our [Kawasaki] Z1000 for a take a look at journey – determined he favored the bike a lot he didn’t return it”, reads the submit.

The motorcycle that was not returned to Auckland City Honda was a Black Kawasaki Z1000. Photo / Supplied
The motorcycle that was not returned to Auckland Metropolis Honda was a Black Kawasaki Z1000. Photograph / Equipped

In April, Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan addressed a rise in reviews of motorbikes and autos allegedly being stolen below the guise of being taken for a take a look at drive.

“Distributors ought to all the time take steps to confirm the id of would-be purchasers intending on taking a car for a take a look at drive,” Tiernan mentioned.

“The place attainable, folks must also accompany anybody eager to exit for a take a look at drive … In the event that they refuse to offer ID or allow you to accompany them, then police counsel you don’t interact with them additional.”

Police have requested anybody with info on the Holeshot Bikes, Takapuna incident to contact them on 105 with the reference quantity 220811/0591.

Data can be offered anonymously by way of Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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