BATTLEWAGON STOLEN (AND THE WONDER POLE AND FLAG)

[BisonBryce]

I'd like those who have tailgating rigs to read this especially.

Up to now I've had a great experience tailgating at NDSU. The security staff for tailgating continues to do an excellent job at the events. The people tailgating have been fun to tailgate with and my pleasure to get to know some of you.

Last night, during the CSP game, the Battlewagon was stolen. Additionally my wonder pole and green NDSU flag was also lifted (approx $190 value). All that was left was my flagpole stand. Which makes me possibly conclude that someone else, other than the criminals who stole the battlewagon, probably lifted the flagpole/flag. I had left my emergency door on the battlewagon open, which is my fault for forgetting to lock. Inside, I recently had some spare keys made.

Of course when they did steal it, I don't see why anyone would question them. I happened to not tailgate yesterday around people I really knew well, so why would anyone suspect?

As soon as I heard the news I left the dome in the 4th quarter I proceeded to the West Lot. I asked security for assistance and they did a great job helping with my needs. They were able to contact the rest of Fargo/NDSU PD and within minutes found the Battlewagon! I mean, of course, is someone that stupid (or drunk) to steal something so recognizeable?

It was parked at the Bison Turf.

The criminals left all the doors open and left my spare set of keys that they found inside on the floor. I saw no recognizeable damage except for the loss of beer from a cooler(oh well). I met four NDSU police officers there and again they were great to work with. I filed a report and did some rather small investigation inside the bar.

In the future, all of my flags will have to come down before the game starts. I can't trust anyone out there anymore.

Not many people have wonder pole flags (not sure who else other than TransAmBison and Bisonfan1 have them). Please keep an eye out for mine.

Thanks
Bryce

[BisonBacker]

That really is a shame that we have that crap going on here. One of the benefits or at least it supposed to be is that we don't have things like this happen in Fargo, but the sad truth obviously is that we do. I guess as the city grows and more people attend games some bad things are going to eventually happen but its sad to see it. I remember the problems some had in Montana and while reading their board thinking its good stuff like that isn't happening here in Fargo but we are not immune to stupid people which is obviously the case here. I hope in the end someone will do the right thing and return your flag and pole Bison Bryce.

[tony]

You have got to be kidding me

[lakesbison]

Every tailgate I go to... Vikings, gophers, packers, bears, chiefs etc.

i see stuff get stolen... it just happens.. thousands of drunk people. and "KIDS- 18-21"

Im sorry you lost your flag.... but lets not get carried away.

SORRY!!

[insane_ponderer]

Till and I had the window flags on the Green Monster until they got broken and ripped off down at SDSU a few years back. Although it sucked it was a bit more understandable; rivalry game, being visitors, etc.

What is sad is that it was most probably local students that did it.

[mebison]

Just curious, any chance it was someone you knew playing a practical joke on you? Maybe realized after the fact that they had gone overboard when they saw cops involved?

[BisonBryce]

Every tailgate I go to... Vikings, gophers, packers, bears, chiefs etc.

i see stuff get stolen... it just happens.. thousands of drunk people. and "KIDS- 18-21"

Im sorry you lost your flag.... but lets not get carried away.

SORRY!!

Yeah and I learned a good lesson. I got lax because of the good times and not expecting local ndsu people to be pulling this.

However stealing a vehicle is a felony.

[TransAmBison]

I was the first on the scene...the flag pole stand was all that was left...if it had been a joke they would have taken everything, the flag pole and flag would still be in there, the doors would not have been left open at the Turf, etc. Very sad state of affairs...the FPD were very helpful...

[BisonBryce]

New news. I got a tip that the vehicle was stolen before halftime. Heck they might have stolen it right after my group left the battlewagon site. The cops didn't get involved until I went to the west lot towards the end of the 4th quarter.

If anyone has anything to add please do so, it might help (or may not).

It wasn't a practical joke with anyone that I know, but I guess one can't rule something like that out 100%.

[lakesbison]

i wasnt tryin to be sarcastic..

Im just saying.. it was my first tailgate and i was EXTREMELY impressed with the turnout, the partying, the students out there partying, and the decorations... that I would hate to make a mountain outta a molehill... bottom line is you got ur truck back and thats the MOST IMPORTANT PART!! agreed???


but yea.. that sucks... but hey, NDSU is gonna have 15,000 students in about 3 years and unfortunatly sh...t is gonna happen.


Peace man! I couldnt believe I was at a NDSU event so big as last night, cant wait til 16th!