Be on the Lookout for a Stolen 1942 Harley-Davidson

Police are on searching for this classic Harley stolen in California.

Update: The grinch that stole the Harley has been apprehended, according to the latest update from the Fresno Bee.

Have you seen this vintage Harley-Davidson? Police in Tulare County, California have reached out to the media as well as Facebook to help locate the classic bike and return it to its rightful owner.

According to the Visalia Times Delta, the 1942 motorcycle was stolen by brazen (and clearly heartless) thieves on Christmas Eve.

The owner reported the theft of his awesome bike to law enforcement. He told police that some person (or persons) just “walked onto the property and took a 1942 Harley Davidson motorcycle, as well as other items.” 

The license plate number is 4P9283, and the VIN is DEF74742. 

If you have any information, contact Detective Rick Morley at (800) 808-0488. Let’s help bring this vintage Harley home!

Photos: Tulare County Sheriff’s Department 

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S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.