Bike Stolen From Tunnel @ A2

1/27/2016 10:59am
I wonder how thorough a search job the sheriff did of the thief's property, and if they found any more stolen stuff. From the bike recovery video it looked as though there was a car in the container too.
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1/27/2016 11:13am Edited Date/Time 1/27/2016 11:17am
This really sucks hard for everyone.. As an aspiring moto photographer, one of my dreams is to one day get media credentials for a supercross race, and this dickhead just made it that much harder for regular people to get access.. Fucking hate guys like this.
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1/27/2016 11:34am
This really sucks hard for everyone.. As an aspiring moto photographer, one of my dreams is to one day get media credentials for a supercross race...
This really sucks hard for everyone.. As an aspiring moto photographer, one of my dreams is to one day get media credentials for a supercross race, and this dickhead just made it that much harder for regular people to get access.. Fucking hate guys like this.
This x2
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1/27/2016 11:49am Edited Date/Time 1/27/2016 11:49am
SEE ARE125 wrote:
Here's a site I found a while back. Type in your address(or any address) and you can see what crimes have been committed in the area...
Here's a site I found a while back. Type in your address(or any address) and you can see what crimes have been committed in the area.

https://www.raidsonline.com/
I just tried it out.

The closest thing that popped up was a commercial burglary on the 28th of December.

The site doesn't give the full address, but the icon is right where American Suzuki is located.

Since that's the only commercial building in that area, it had to be them.

Anyone know what got nabbed from Suzuki last month?

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1/27/2016 3:25pm
Great read that was, will be keeping an eye on him now too!.

.........still want that elusive mug shot confirmed so we can all see that scumbag!.
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1/27/2016 3:48pm


1/27/2016 4:04pm
So glad the dude got his stuff back, just pure luck to be honest like he said..
I had a similar, but much more weird experience and we got all our stuff back just down to pure luck, not a bike but a couple of vans full of plumbing tools, but that was one hell of a night, it involved an 18yr old girl theif who's father was police, a transvestite and a rather nasty gypsy family, now that was something you could definitely make a movie about.. lol. Thought i was going in the caravan to get chopped up at one point, but ended up with everything being returned, no comebacks, and that same night i met up with my old man for the first time in 12yrs, a surreal 24hrs for sure lol.
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1/27/2016 4:06pm
So glad the dude got his stuff back, just pure luck to be honest like he said.. I had a similar, but much more weird experience...
So glad the dude got his stuff back, just pure luck to be honest like he said..
I had a similar, but much more weird experience and we got all our stuff back just down to pure luck, not a bike but a couple of vans full of plumbing tools, but that was one hell of a night, it involved an 18yr old girl theif who's father was police, a transvestite and a rather nasty gypsy family, now that was something you could definitely make a movie about.. lol. Thought i was going in the caravan to get chopped up at one point, but ended up with everything being returned, no comebacks, and that same night i met up with my old man for the first time in 12yrs, a surreal 24hrs for sure lol.
Shit, sounds like the only thing you're missing is a priest, a minister and a rabbi!
1/27/2016 4:15pm
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Shit, sounds like the only thing you're missing is a priest, a minister and a rabbi!
lol, it really was fucked up, couldn't have been much weirder if there was a rabbi there, definitely one to tell the grandkids lol.
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1/27/2016 6:40pm
I created a profile just to contribute to this thread. As a kid I would always find ways to get into the pits at anaheim. Whether it was jumping the fence, sneaking past security, or whatever it may be, getting access to the pits was very easy. Being that I am a huge fan of the sport, I never abused my opportunity to be up close and admire. I almost looked forward to the "after the race" experience more than the actual race itself because it was so damn cool to me. There were SEVERAL occasions in which I could have made out with goggles, tools, etc. that were all left unattended.. But as I said before, that's not why I was sneaking in there. I always thought to myself that if a thief really wanted to do some damage, it would be extremely easy to do so. Stealing a motorcycle from the tunnel is a whole different ball game though.... Very ballsy. I guess my point is that I hope everyone in the paddock takes note and keeps a close eye on their stuff... Especially with the series heading to Oakland
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1/27/2016 7:28pm Edited Date/Time 1/27/2016 7:35pm
[i]If I were a struggling privateer, losing money chasing a far fetched dream[/i]... I sure as shit wouldn't leave my $xx,xxx bike with electric start completely...
If I were a struggling privateer, losing money chasing a far fetched dream... I sure as shit wouldn't leave my $xx,xxx bike with electric start completely unattended and not locked up while I was up in the stands or wherever watching the races. I mean how easy do you want to make it for them? Having security there doesn't mean shit when your bike is just sat there unattended. It would literally have taken the thief a matter of seconds from seeing the bike to jumping on it, hitting the starter button and tearing off down the tunnel.

Rarely a day goes by anymore without seeing a post on facebook about a stolen bike but some people really don't help themselves. In this day and age you just can't leave anything unattended or not locked up. If the thief wants something bad enough then chances are they'll go to extreme lengths to get it anyway but anything you can do to make it harder for them or stop opportunists like this guy is always a bonus.

Stoked that this story had a happy ending but there are definitely important lessons to learn here.
So I'm supposed to live in fear and Fort Knox all of my belongings 100% of the time? Sorry bro, there ARE people who live like that and they never experience life because they live in fear. They definitely wouldn't risk their life and race dirt bikes.

HOWEVER, my plan is to purchase a lock and keep it in the mechanic's backpack to slap on the disc brake or sprocket from now on, haha... fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
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1/27/2016 7:32pm
I saw this thread on Sunday morning, and thought it was great that social media helped get the bike back.

I have not read anything of the other 10 (thousand) or so comments/pages since Sunday morning.

But I just read the interview with the rider (Akaydin- had to check how to spell it), what an awesome story! Not only for the recovery of the bike, but just his story of racing for the "dream" but also getting his life in order with a degree and an MBA. But he still continues to chase his dream of racing in the big show, so he makes it work with balancing his future with his desire to race SX while he is still young enough. Awesome story.

I am sure he did not ever wish for this stolen bike incident to happen, but the publicity generated from it happening has made a new fan in me. I have seen his name many times in results, but didn't know or think much about it. After knowing his "story" I am a new fan, and will be watching (and cheering) for him in his future races!
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1/27/2016 7:38pm
AZ35 wrote:
I saw this thread on Sunday morning, and thought it was great that social media helped get the bike back. I have not read anything of...
I saw this thread on Sunday morning, and thought it was great that social media helped get the bike back.

I have not read anything of the other 10 (thousand) or so comments/pages since Sunday morning.

But I just read the interview with the rider (Akaydin- had to check how to spell it), what an awesome story! Not only for the recovery of the bike, but just his story of racing for the "dream" but also getting his life in order with a degree and an MBA. But he still continues to chase his dream of racing in the big show, so he makes it work with balancing his future with his desire to race SX while he is still young enough. Awesome story.

I am sure he did not ever wish for this stolen bike incident to happen, but the publicity generated from it happening has made a new fan in me. I have seen his name many times in results, but didn't know or think much about it. After knowing his "story" I am a new fan, and will be watching (and cheering) for him in his future races!
Sweet, thanks for the kind words and this is definitely the 'positive' of the situation. I'll see you next weekend in Glendale man. Stop by if you make it into the pits...legally. lol sorry I had to.
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1/28/2016 10:11am
hvaughn88 wrote:
Shit, sounds like the only thing you're missing is a priest, a minister and a rabbi!
lol, it really was fucked up, couldn't have been much weirder if there was a rabbi there, definitely one to tell the grandkids lol.
sounds like a Guy Ritchie movie lol
1/28/2016 10:25am
hvaughn88 wrote:
Shit, sounds like the only thing you're missing is a priest, a minister and a rabbi!
lol, it really was fucked up, couldn't have been much weirder if there was a rabbi there, definitely one to tell the grandkids lol.
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sounds like a Guy Ritchie movie lol
"Ees a fuckin fief!"

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1/28/2016 10:37am
lol, it really was fucked up, couldn't have been much weirder if there was a rabbi there, definitely one to tell the grandkids lol.
peelout wrote:
sounds like a Guy Ritchie movie lol
"Ees a fuckin fief!"

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1/28/2016 9:22pm

Seems to me a public neutering would be a reasonable penalty for this POS. And think of the impact it would have on future ripoffs. I see it as a win-win!
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1/28/2016 9:42pm
I hope folks are raising their awareness of how secure their stuff is going into the races in Oakland this weekend. CA has a nasty trend going on right now and Oakland is about as secure as Atlanta. I hope every rider is bright enough to have insurance.
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1/28/2016 10:12pm
So glad the dude got his stuff back, just pure luck to be honest like he said.. I had a similar, but much more weird experience...
So glad the dude got his stuff back, just pure luck to be honest like he said..
I had a similar, but much more weird experience and we got all our stuff back just down to pure luck, not a bike but a couple of vans full of plumbing tools, but that was one hell of a night, it involved an 18yr old girl theif who's father was police, a transvestite and a rather nasty gypsy family, now that was something you could definitely make a movie about.. lol. Thought i was going in the caravan to get chopped up at one point, but ended up with everything being returned, no comebacks, and that same night i met up with my old man for the first time in 12yrs, a surreal 24hrs for sure lol.
hvaughn88 wrote:
Shit, sounds like the only thing you're missing is a priest, a minister and a rabbi!
And dirty mike and the boys having a soup kitchen in there! "Here's what I'm talking we're putting D's in A's" haha classic
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1/28/2016 10:29pm Edited Date/Time 1/28/2016 10:30pm
I am not one to engage with any lynch-mob mentality, but if and when the guy is convicted, I would be happy to help pay for mug shots to be retrieved. Perhaps by then, his face will have been shown.

If this is not his first theft, and we are yet to find that out, I wonder if the moto community might shed some light on other thefts he may have been involved with, and who bought the stolen property from him.
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1/28/2016 11:29pm
This all just seems so odd to me.

We have a guy whom seems to be a fairly decent citizen....Private pilot, good piece of land, nice house. I mean other than going through a divorce (which is more common than not), this guy seemed to have a pretty decent spot in life.

What would make a guy like that act so brazen to steal a bike from a F'n SX race?

I mean based off the counterfeit pass, one would assume it was premeditated....but if so, why not be more prepared? Why not rent a van? Or even bring fricken tie downs for god sake?
100 to1 if that bike was tied down properly in the back of a truck, biro probably wouldn't have even noticed it and snapped a picture.


In my opinion, this guy just lost his marbles.....Its not an excuse, I hate thieves more than anything (my house was robbed 3 times growing up). I think this guy needs to do a lot of hard time, but with nothing adding up, all signs point to a guy that lost his shit.


Anyways, thought over.

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1/29/2016 6:32am
moscrop940 wrote:
This all just seems so odd to me. We have a guy whom seems to be a fairly decent citizen....Private pilot, good piece of land, nice...
This all just seems so odd to me.

We have a guy whom seems to be a fairly decent citizen....Private pilot, good piece of land, nice house. I mean other than going through a divorce (which is more common than not), this guy seemed to have a pretty decent spot in life.

What would make a guy like that act so brazen to steal a bike from a F'n SX race?

I mean based off the counterfeit pass, one would assume it was premeditated....but if so, why not be more prepared? Why not rent a van? Or even bring fricken tie downs for god sake?
100 to1 if that bike was tied down properly in the back of a truck, biro probably wouldn't have even noticed it and snapped a picture.


In my opinion, this guy just lost his marbles.....Its not an excuse, I hate thieves more than anything (my house was robbed 3 times growing up). I think this guy needs to do a lot of hard time, but with nothing adding up, all signs point to a guy that lost his shit.


Anyways, thought over.

He went to a1 and saw the method. Went home and thought it out. Video would show him standing there waiting for the guys to walk away and he probably followed to make sure they sat down.

Then,hit the button and gone,he had to wait on a ktm or husky.

Brought tiedowns and ramp.

He should have found a tag off another white truck but,he figured his plan was sound.

I'd love to seen his face when the looking out the frontdoor at the cop.
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1/29/2016 8:06am
Sometimes a seemingly normal person that is having some sort of strife in their lives will do something they would never do. Not making excuses for him at all. We all know right from wrong but I had a friend that went off the deep end after a divorce and his Mom dying in a short time span. He got into drugs and all kinds of crazy stuff so you just never know. Hope more comes out after the court hearing.

Just glad the bike was returned. I'll be rooting Michael Saturday night.
1/29/2016 12:48pm
Hey, all. I'm a Vitalmx reader, I rarely post. Let me first say that I am glad that Michael Akaydin got his bike back. What a thrill to see social media at its best. Very cool that the moto community stepped up to help in the first place and now continue to scream for justice. Quite the exciting thread.

As for the thief, that POS needs to regret the minute he decided to steal that bike. I too, hope to see the ugly mugshot of that earring wearing, soulpatch sellout, grizzled bastard. I agree its gotta be the same dude on FB. That's a rough looking age 47, man.
No sunscreen, no values.

On the day of his hearing, Feb. 8, if there IS a mugshot available, I invite everyone to join me in changing my profile pic to that of the pig who ruined the day of an innocent racing brother. Just for the day. This would be done in solidarity to get the image of the guy out there so that in the future he would be easily recognized at any event and proper measures would be taken.

I'd love to see the courtroom filled to capacity with people following this story. Somebody mentioned jury duty the same week, I hope he can get a look. Maybe find that white truck in the lot...

Also, I'm wondering if the barcode series on the fake pass can be traced back to the original holder at the A1 event. Find out if they have a connection to the dirty pig crook. And if and when his mugshot is released, why not put it up for display at every single pit gate? What happened to the photo ID press passes?

I was hoping that KCAL9 or any other local stations would have a news clip of what happened at A2 but...nothing. I hope the reputation of stephen robert allen is destroyed when what he did comes to public view.
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1/29/2016 1:16pm Edited Date/Time 1/29/2016 1:28pm
MBA Michael? Knew about the Engineering degree when we first met and was impressed. So cool you got your MBA too

Best of luck in 2016 and I'm PUMPED you got your ride back!
2/8/2016 12:57pm
His attorney has a great sales pitch "I never worked for the DA"
Looks like he needs some time to work on the plea bargain.

http://www.jayleiderman.com/

Many defense attorneys advertise that they once worked for the District Attorney or prosecutor. Jay Leiderman Law are proud to say they have never worked to incarcerate individuals accused of crimes, nor would they. Why would you hire someone who at one time worked hard to jail someone for the very crime for which you or your loved one is now being accused? Is that person one who believes in you and your case? Do they truly care about your rights? Did they care about them when they used to tell the judge to lock someone just like you up—to toss ‘em in jail? Hire someone that knows defense work inside and out, and believes in you, your rights, and your innocence.
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Great info posted, thanks for the update!.

....still would be nice to see a 100% mugshot.

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