Stolen Motorcycle Found, 46 Years Later

Was found at Port of Los Angeles, and Nebraska man is getting it back
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Nov 5, 2013 4:50 PM CST
Stolen Motorcycle Found, 46 Years Later
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Customs shows a recently recovered a 1953 Triumph motorcycle.   (HOPD)

Authorities say a Nebraska man is getting his motorcycle back—46 years after it was stolen from his backyard. US Customs and Border Protection say the black and blue 1953 Triumph Tiger 100 was recovered last week at the Port of Los Angeles. It was on its way to Japan, with its value listed as $9,000. The bike was reported stolen in February 1967. It was worth $300 then and wasn't insured. The California Highway Patrol will return the bike to its original owner, who is now in his 70s and still lives in Omaha. His name was not released. (More strange stuff stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X