Earnhardt Suit Recovered

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Earnhardt Suit Recovered
Fort Worth Police have recovered the vintage racing suit, once worn by Dale Earnhardt Sr., which was stolen last month from Texas Motor Speedway president, Eddie Gossage.

Police investigators surmised the theft was committed internally, which was confirmed when the attorney of a part-time TMS employee contacted Fort Worth Police Major Crime unit detectives. The attorney asked to discuss the theft and the return of the racing suit.

On Wednesday, investigators met with the attorney and the suit, a helmet and a pair of racing shoes were recovered. Police are preparing a case to be presented to the Denton County District Attorney’s Office to file appropriate charges associated with this theft.

The recovered racing suit will be returned to Mr. Gossage this morning at 10:30 AM at Fort Worth Police Headquarters.

We appreciate the public and media’s assistance in the investigation of this case. You all have played in important role in this partnership and returning this property to its rightful owner.

Comments from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage on the recovery of the stolen Dale Earnhardt Sr. firesuit: “This firesuit means a great deal to me because Dale and I had been good friends since early in both of our careers. After he ran his first laps during a test at Texas Motor Speedway before we opened, he came to my office and gave me these items. I wanted to share them with the public, so we have had them on display for the last 10 years.

The items were temporarily stored in a secured storage closet while being moved from one display to another when they were stolen. This uniform is such an icon to our sport and Dale’s great accomplishments, similar to one of Elvis’ jump suits. … Detectives from the Fort Worth Police Department told me during our very first meeting that they would find these items. They kept their word through old-fashioned hard work, persistence and intelligence. Chief Ralph Mendoza and the entire Fort Worth Police Department are to be congratulated, particularly Detective Davon Green.

As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe.”
 
"As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe"

I know I feel much more safe knowing that cops are out there nabbing those dangerous, suit stealing thugs.

At least now they have more time to concentrate on those nasty rapists, murderers, child molesters and Martha Stewart types. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
Patrick9999 said:
"As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe"

I know I feel much more safe knowing that cops are out there nabbing those dangerous, suit stealing thugs.

At least now they have more time to concentrate on those nasty rapists, murderers, child molesters and Martha Stewart types. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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so if your car got stolen, you would say, "oh the hell with it the police do not need to find my 2000 dollar car, the thugs can have it, so the police are free to get other criminals."

or....

if an arsonist set your house on fire, would you say " due to the fact that the police need to concentrate on those nasty rapists, murderers, child molesters and Martha Stewart types i dont feel my house is that important that i should bother the police with my lame house arson crime that has left me homeless, maybe the guy who started my house on fire will just have the good will and turn himself in to the authorities "

just wondering why you think that a driving suit isnt important enough for the police to look for. now that you have thought about it i bet you feel like a real cool guy....
way to go you big criticizer:puffin: :puffin: :puffin: :puffin: :tomato: :tomato: :tomato:
 
I critisize a statement that finding a suit makes the community safer and you critisize my post. Fair is fair, I guess.

As per your request: If you think I'm going to explain myself to you - think again.

BTW, thanks for finally finding the caps lock key and yes, I do find myself pretty cool.
 
Patrick9999 said:
"As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe"

I know I feel much more safe knowing that cops are out there nabbing those dangerous, suit stealing thugs.

At least now they have more time to concentrate on those nasty rapists, murderers, child molesters and Martha Stewart types. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Stealing is a criminal offence, Cops catch criminals, What don't you understand?
Well i'm glad they got them, Sorry to hear your'e not.
 
If some of you have a problem with my posts - fine.

But please don't put words in my mouth and expect me to defend myself over things that I didn't say.

Is the person who stole the suit behind bars? If not, how does that make the community any safer? Do you think this suit thief will be put behind bars?

When I read that statement, I don't see where the police did anything so special. I read that the thief initiated contact with them.

If you can find in my posts where I'm not glad that the thief (I didn't see where it was multiple people) TURNED HIMSELF in - please quote it.
 
Most of the time when people turn themselves in, its because they know the police are going to get them anyway.


Detectives from the Fort Worth Police Department told me during our very first meeting that they would find these items. They kept their word through old-fashioned hard work, persistence and intelligence. Chief Ralph Mendoza and the entire Fort Worth Police Department are to be congratulated, particularly Detective Davon Green.
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Looks like they had cops working on it and had a good idea who did it. They probably gave him the chance to turn himself in so they could recover the items.
 
OK. Let's stop the pissing match that is going on.
We don't know what went on behind the scenes to get this crime cleared up or how many officers were on the job.

The main things to remember are that a crime was committed, and the case was solved. All the rest is moot.

I do agree it was not a heinous crime, and I seriously doubt that the entire law enforcement community was involved. I seriously doubt the police/sheriff dept. considered it a major crime. The only reason that it made news is that it involved the Earnhardt name.
 
Totally agree TRL!
On the other hand, what IF someone stole someting important to YOU? What if your NASCAR DIECAST collection were stolen? You would be on the police like white on rice! My collection is worth a pretty penny and I would be howling like a wolf, but others would say, "so?".
It's all in the eye of the beholder. JMO
 
Now that they found the suit, let's put these geniuses in charge of finding Bin Ladin. Police do this on a daily basis. The only difference is that Earnhardt's name is involved. Glad they found it. I just wish the media would focus on their bigger accomplishments. I found my favorite pair of underwear which may or may not have been stolen. Didn't see that in the news did ya?
 
I've only ever owned ONE piece of Nascar stuff (20 years ago) and that was a hat, given to me by a friend, that on it said "Super Sunday" . I left it at another friends house and his little brother took a pair of scissors and cut it in peices. Unfortunately, he was to young to be charged by the law.

TRL, you're right; enough is enough - at least for my part :)
 
Patrick9999 said:
"As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe"
At least now they have more time to concentrate on those nasty rapists, murderers, child molesters and Martha Stewart types. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Patrick9999 said:
When I read that statement, I don't see where the police did anything so special. I read that the thief initiated contact with them.:
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See the Po-leece can't do anything to please you. You chastise them for investigating the case and then you turn around and chastise them for not doing anything special. Which way do you want it? :confused:
 
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