SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A Spokane Valley man was surprised when his motorcycle was repossessed by police, who say the bike was stolen shortly before he bought it.

Brad Burduis purchased the motorcycle for $1,000 through a friend, thinking he had found a great deal. A few months later, Spokane Valley police arrived at his home to repossess the bike, informing him it had been stolen.

Police say there were several steps Burduis could have taken to verify if the sale was legitimate.

"I knew right away that the amount of money he was selling it for, I could easily make my money back selling parts if I had to," Burduis said. "He assured me over and over it's not stolen and he would go down to the DMV with me to make sure it's easy."

The transaction raised red flags that Burduis now recognize

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