Savoyard Member Username: Savoyard
Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 7:41 pm: | |
Found this listing on Craig's List about 2 days ago. Can it be for real?? Very mysterious. Who in Michigan government should I contact to alert them to this? I'd check it out quickly, before it gets flagged for removal. http://detroit.craigslist.org/ clt/804318072.html |
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj
Post Number: 633 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 7:59 pm: | |
Yep, it was stolen a while ago, I think it was in the news or on here. The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) places the markers. www.michigan.gov/shpo |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 263 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 7:59 pm: | |
Looks like this item was reported stolen in 2006. I flagged the post as prohibited, but am not sure if the post is for real. There is no contact information for the seller. It would be great to have this marker returned. https://michigan.gov/som/0,160 7,7-192-29938_34758-144396--,0 0.html |
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj
Post Number: 634 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:02 pm: | |
Why did you flag it? Why didn't you try getting at least an email from the seller? |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 264 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:05 pm: | |
You mean to draw out the seller and figure out their identity? Actually, that would have been a good idea. Dang. I will pose as a buyer now. |
Savoyard Member Username: Savoyard
Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:16 pm: | |
By all means, don't flag this as prohibited or for removal. Let's track this down ... even though I'm not convinced it's for real. If I had this marker, the LAST think I'd do is list it on Craig's List, for crying out loud. I'm sure there's enough crooked collectors out there that there would be no need to go the CL route ... I tried the web-sites listed above, but can't find a way to email the listing. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 12125 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:18 pm: | |
Contact the Wyane County Prosecutor. I have for a few items on Craigs list and they have been great. Just contact them through their website. I have one gentleman's e-mail that does this stuff in my office - I will chek tomorrow. The page is removed - hopefully someone copied the info as they are great at investigating it. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 12126 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:19 pm: | |
quote:If I had this marker, the LAST think I'd do is list it on Craig's List Don't be surprised at people's stupidity. Sice it is flagged I will contact CL to see if they can save the page for investigative purposes. |
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2
Post Number: 1763 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 10:13 pm: | |
Why didn't you try to buy it then have them arrested? jeez |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 12128 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 10:33 pm: | |
Did anyone save the contact info. Craigslist indicated that they will save the posting for investigative purposes but will only be able to relaease it without a search warrant, subpoena, or court order. It would be easier and logical for WCPO to investigate if they had the info. In the future do not flag these as scams, send the info the the WCPO and copy and paste the add into a document if they need it. |
Tåla Member Username: Tåla
Post Number: 66 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 11:17 pm: | |
I saved a copy of the listing on my harddrive, the Posting ID was: 804318072. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 12129 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 11:46 pm: | |
Tala- Thanks - Iwill dig up the persons name that investigates these and get in touch or you can send me a copy at jt1_detroit@yahoo.com A copy of the listing will help tremendously. |
Tåla Member Username: Tåla
Post Number: 67 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 12:14 am: | |
Jt1 I have sent you the file, good luck. |
Mikeydbn Member Username: Mikeydbn
Post Number: 367 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 6:42 am: | |
Took this on June 11, 2005 when it was still on the stadium. |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 265 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 3:41 pm: | |
I received this message today from Clint Powell at craigslist: Hi Crystal, Thanks for passing this along, that post has been removed from the listings. We'll work directly with law enforcement if they need any information about the ad from our systems. Thanks, Clint |