A New York farmer says he found a four-wheeler abandoned in his cornfield with its VIN and serial numbers filed off, suggesting theft. Police reportedly told him they would not fund towing or impoundment unless the vehicle was tied to an active investigation or considered high value, and asked him to arrange and pay for removal. The incident — shared on X by Wall Street Apes — prompted many user reactions and practical suggestions; it remains unclear whether the quad was claimed or towed.
Farmer Finds Allegedly Stolen Quad in NY Cornfield — Police Told Him To Pay Towing And Impound Fees
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A New York farmer says he discovered what appeared to be a stolen four-wheeler abandoned in his cornfield and captured the find on video. The man told viewers the vehicle's VIN and serial numbers had been filed off, which led him to suspect theft.
What Happened
In footage shared on X by the account Wall Street Apes, the farmer walks viewers through the scene: a quad bike left overnight among his high-value corn. He said someone had tried to hide the machine by piling corn on top of it and that identifying numbers had been removed. After calling police, the farmer says officers declined to arrange or pay for towing unless the vehicle was tied to an active investigation or was considered high-value.
"You know I know some funny New York State bullsh*t. I called the cops, told 'em there was a four-wheeler in the field. Not ours, don't know whose it is. I'm assuming it's stolen coz a half-a** attempted... threw my corn on it, my high-dollar corn to cover it up."
"Well, cops said, 'Well, you can't have it,' and then they go, 'The serial numbers are filed off, the VIN numbers are filed off it. But, we wanted you to get it out of there so you can pay us to have somebody come tow it to our impound yard.'"
The farmer angrily refused to pay to remove a vehicle he says is not his. "You want me to pay you to impound a four-wheeler that is not mine, that I don't give a sh*t about?" he says in the clip. "Yeah, good luck with that. I guess it's just going to sit here, so if anybody wants a hot four-wheeler, come and get it. I don't give a sh*t."
Police Practice and Public Reaction
The video cuts to a commentator who explains that in some New York jurisdictions — especially where budgets are tight — officers sometimes decline to pay for towing unless a vehicle is part of an active criminal investigation or is high value. That practice can leave landowners responsible for arranging removal.
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The post drew many reactions on X. Some users suggested practical workarounds, such as moving the vehicle to a public road so municipal services will remove it, and others urged the farmer to document the encounter and the police response. Several commenters joked that the farmer effectively gained a free quad.
It is not known from the video whether the quad was ever claimed, if the owner came forward, or whether it was eventually towed.
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Note: Local laws and police practices vary. Property owners who find abandoned vehicles should document the scene, request an incident number from responding officers, and follow local procedures for reporting and removal.
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