as long as the bike was stolen from an honest person (or someone who wasnt involved in illegalities) then that kid likely told his parents and filed a report, in small/medium towns that can mean some action for bored cops or just someone who recognizes the described bike.

If the theif had a shred of IQ he would have fenced that thing or paint it fuckin quick, instead he pawned it off on your friend knowing hed be in trouble, anyone with the balls to steal a bike probably has enough brains to know what hes doing.

Your friends facing a slap on the wrist and a fine at most, hes only facing possesion of stolen property, not facing the grand theft charge of conducting the robery.

Oh and i have a question, whats wrong with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? that was one of the most honest hardcore looks into an addict out there