IIRC, there was a technique used by clever thieves in Texas back in the day. It took advantage of the confusing state titling/licencing system and lack of cross-coordination.
First, they would gain access to your bike, parking lot, the shop, whatever. Then do a simple pencil etch of your vin on paper, go to Louisana, apply for a lost title using that pencil etch. Later, the title would be issued, and they would go to Florida and get the title transferred. They now have a clean/clear Florida title. Later, at their convienance, they would simply take your bike, put on the Florida plate, go to Florida.
Whether you reported it stolen or not, your title would be invalidated for some reason because it's an older title...
First, they would gain access to your bike, parking lot, the shop, whatever. Then do a simple pencil etch of your vin on paper, go to Louisana, apply for a lost title using that pencil etch. Later, the title would be issued, and they would go to Florida and get the title transferred. They now have a clean/clear Florida title. Later, at their convienance, they would simply take your bike, put on the Florida plate, go to Florida.
Whether you reported it stolen or not, your title would be invalidated for some reason because it's an older title...