On 8-24-06, E.B.R.S.O. Auto Theft detectives received a tip that there was a stolen 2004 Suzuki GSX1300 motorcycle at Real Deal Motorsports located at 9352 Choctaw Dr. Lt. Brent Callender, Sgt. Mike Favaro, and Cpl. Lann Wolf went to the Choctaw address to investigate. TFC Bryan Blount and Sgt. Mike Linn of the State Police Auto Theft Division joined detectives at the business. Detectives searched the business and did locate the bike in question, which had been reported as stolen to N.O.P.D. on 12-5-04 under NCIC local number L0728504. After locating the stolen motorcycle, a search and examination was made of the other motorcycles which were in the shop for various repairs. A motorcycle engine was located in a rear storage room that was reportedly purchased by an employee of the shop. A check of the engine serial number revealed that the motorcycle that the engine belonged to had been reported as stolen on 10-6-05 to E.B.R.S.O. under file number M05-00048. Both the stolen motorcycle and the stolen motorcycle engine were confiscated as stolen property.

Investigation continues and arrests are expected at a later time.