Thread started by jxjx at 05.15.10 - 2:40 pm

Ridazz,

I'm a quiet lurker on these boards, so I don't expect a lot of people to know me, but I do contribute to and care about the bicycle community in LA. I've seen some ridiculous stories lately about bicycle theft. This message is a bit of a cry for help, but also another story that should be shared.

I came home from work yesterday to find my house burglarized. Two windows were broken to access two separate areas of my house, and two bicycles were taken among many other valuables and sentimental items.

One bike is a 52cm blue and black Scott Speedster frame. Yellow striped Vredestein tires. Rolf Prima wheelset. Zipp speed weaponry crankset. Selle San Marco saddle with an arrowhead cutout. It's a pretty distinct bike and has some definite worth beyond my personal appreciation.

The other bike is a simple black 49cm frame with some black parts. Fixed. Nondescript and relatively inexpensive.

As many of you know, it's a very emotional loss after spending countless hours riding thousands of miles. The attachment is special regardless of the bike's monetary value.

I live on Glendale Blvd in Silver Lake at the peak of the hill that everyone hates to ride. Without knowing the bikes were mine, my neighbor apparrently saw two dark skinned males, late teens to early 20s, with straight black hair and short, stocky stature leaving her property on my bicycles wearing my backpacks with my stuff heading south on Glendale around 1pm. The theives had cut through my neighbors yard to hide and escape. The police apparently don't have any other leads.

If you happen to see the Scott bike around, I would love to hear about it. If anyone knows where these types of items typically get unloaded, I would certainly appreciate that too. I don't even know where to look other than craigslist. I'm really sad about this loss. Thanks everyone.

justinxjones at gmail
323 963 3339

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just today?!



Roadblock
05.15.10 - 2:42 pm

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Wow... they are continuing to up the ante. I hope they catch em. Got pics? I'll keep an eye out.



BWiize
05.15.10 - 2:45 pm

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dang, i have the same scott color and size, i didnt take it :P



666
05.16.10 - 1:46 am

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That sucks dude..
I live not to far from you like 2 blocks away
Next to that 2 headed horse place
Im shocked to hear this.
I'll keeep a look out for your bicycles



carl0sss
05.16.10 - 2:36 am

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fuck this makes me sad to hear. I'll keep an eye out.



Tyrito
05.16.10 - 3:02 am

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Thanks everyone.

My laptop was also stolen, so I am a little bit off the grid now, and any new photos were on that machine.

I looked at some of my photos online and didn't find anything great, but this one might represent the Scott bike best: http://picasaweb.google.com/justinxjones/La2sd20081108#5272713166768156178

I'm the dork on the left. The bar tape is black now and the crankset is carbon Zipp, but the frame, wheels and tires look the same.



jxjx
05.16.10 - 9:46 am

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Oh, the burglary happened Friday afternoon. I'm trying not to bomb this thread, but here is another image. My bike is on the left. Same deal with the bar tape changed to black and crankset upgrade.

http://picasaweb.google.com/justinxjones/TrainingRide20090228#5308045754619601426

Thanks.



jxjx
05.16.10 - 9:53 am

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