Wheels of justice turn (very) slowly: moped stolen in 1984 returned to owner
Summary
A moped stolen in northern Italy in 1984 was found and returned to its owner after 42 years. Police identified the scooter during a traffic stop when a man was riding it without a licence plate, leading them to trace its history back to the original theft.Key Facts
- The moped is a dark grey Garelli, stolen from Vado Ligure, Italy, in 1984.
- Mopeds under 50cc did not require licence plates in Italy until 1994, so the stolen one had no plate.
- A man was stopped in Volpiano near Turin for riding the moped without a licence plate.
- Police matched the moped’s frame details and past reports to confirm it was the original stolen vehicle.
- The man riding it was charged with possessing stolen property but was not the original thief.
- The owner, Antonio Smiglio, bought the moped as a 16th birthday gift with his savings.
- The moped was stolen along with several others from outside his home shortly after the purchase.
- The moped was found in good condition and the owner plans to repair it and ride it again.
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