It turns out that the vehicle Mortske purchased at the CoPart auction was a theft recovery vehicle, meaning it was previously stolen and then recovered by the authorities. However, there was some missing paperwork that would have proven that the vehicle was legally sold at auction and that Mortske was the rightful owner. Without this documentation, Mortske was unable to prove that he had purchased the vehicle legally, leading to his arrest for possession of stolen property.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for anyone buying vehicles at auction, especially online auctions like CoPart. It’s essential to make sure you have all the necessary paperwork and documentation to prove your ownership of the vehicle. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a similar situation to Mortske, facing serious criminal charges.
So, if you’re considering buying a vehicle at auction, take this story as a lesson to always double-check your paperwork and ensure that everything is in order before driving your new purchase home. It could save you a lot of trouble in the long run.