My friend..and stolen rims.

[Mike_M]

My friend just bought some 17in American Racing rims off some guy who we guess most def. stole them. (We don't know that for sure, but he was a shady guy). Other than the fact that IF they were stolen it's morally wrong, what are the chances of him getting into trouble with these rims on? By no means are they extremely fancy...really basic. He got 4 rims and 4 tires for his DSM.

I'm worried about him getting into trouble, and I want to know what you guys think are the chances of him getting into trouble with these...I live in Omaha..a large metro area if that means anything.

Thanks, take care.

EDIT: And also, he is not ever around other DSMs...its not a show car or a race car...just a daily driver and he needed new tires..

 

[quiksilver38]

just don't buy them and there isnt much you can do about it

 

[theSicKness]

if that guy gets cought and narks on your friend...your friend will get in trouble for poss of stolen property....

 

[Turbo Shogun]

If he was completely unaware that they were stolen, then all he'd do is give them back. If he WAS aware that they were stolen, then there will more than likely be some issues there.

If in doubt, it's better to walk away. ... If you even thought they were stolen, or knew the guy you were dealing with has a "shady" reputation, then why go through with the sale?

 

[Mike_M]

The thing is we don't know him at all and he certainly doesn't know us..and he never specified that they were in fact stolen..the deal was just to good and the guy was to shady for them not to be.. so if some how this lead back to my friend..couldn't he just be like "I had no idea these were stolen, he told us they were his"...which in the end IS the truth.


EDIT to answer Turbo Shogun: It's to late to walk away now, they are in his garage. He is cheap, doesn't like to spend a lot of money, and the deal was to good for him to pass up since he needed new tires.

And when I mean they aren't fancy I really mean it, coincidentally enough we saw some P.o.S. Camary or something with the same rims on the way home..(which was odd to see such a coincidence.)

I'm just worred and don't want him in trouble..

 

[drk mrk iv]

I'm sure half the used parts I buy are stolen. the worst they can do is just take them away.

 

[tigersurvival]

If he was completely unaware that they were stolen, then all he'd do is give them back. If he WAS aware that they were stolen, then there will more than likely be some issues there.

I agree. I took business law like a year or two ago and there was something to that effect in that book I hardly read.

Your best bet is to zip your lips about thinking the rims were stolen and if asked about it play the I didn't know game . If you did know though ...

 

[Mike_M]

So what I'm generally getting the feeling for from you guys is that he absoultely should not have bought them in the first place, but now that he has it he shouldn't worry to much and what he did was just something morally wrong..

 

[93anthracite]

your friend didn't do anything morally wrong. He was offered a good deal on a set of rims and tires at an exceptionally low price. It's not the first time a good deal came around. I wouldn't sweat it one bit and I don't see any way that he could get in trouble, so there was no notice that these were stolen. If he had knowledge of the theft, then he could be an accessory in possession of stolen property. However, speculation after the purchase does not make anybody guilty and the worst that could be done, if they are stolen, is that they get repossessed if the seller rats him out.

 

[TUI2I30]

If the wheels are (really) fancy someone (the rightful owner) will be looking for them. IF they can prove that they are their wheels your friend can be charged with theft. He could also be charged with possesion of stolen property weather he knew or not. IF you want to do the right thing, it would be to have the serial numbers ran at the police station and see if they are in fact stolen! If they are not, then he is free and clear. If they are, he will have to return them and will most likely will be out the amount he bought the wheels for.

Had it been me offered this deal and I thought they were stolen, good deal or not I would have walked, and your friend probably should have as well. We all make mistakes. Good Luck!

Though around here, it isn't really the law you need worry about. I'm sure you know what I mean.

 

[Defiant]

Wakeup call for the blissfully naive: posession of stolen property is a misdemeanor.
However, there are two other things you should be aware of: the guy who sold them to you will be back to re-steal and re-sell them, along with whatever else he can get off your car to buy more crank with. And, in many cases -no names- some individuals will gleefully murder anyone they find using things stolen from them.