Bike theft

[twilighttremolo.livejournal.com]

Sometime very recently, my bicycle was stolen from outside my apartment in south Medford. This is about a 15 minute walk from Davis Square. For all intents and purposes, if you are reading this, there are bike thieves in your neighborhood.

Yes, I am reporting it to the police.
Yes, I would love it if people would keep their eyes out for it... But at the moment I am still so angry I can't remember the make... It's blue...

There is one place that sells bikes that I've always thought looked sketchy, but I'm not going to point fingers. I am going to browse what they have for sale just in case anything looks familar.

I was stupid and only had a regular lock on it, because my U-lock is rusted beyond usability. Please don't make my mistake. I knew I was being stupid, but I told myself I'd get a new lock soon, but I didn't do it in time. Funny thing is, my lock wasn't actually cut. The fence is very slightly damaged, bur not in a way that would have released the bike. I'm puzzled.

Anyway, moral of the story, people are scumbags, keep your bike as safe as possible.

Comments

[ron_newman]

Have you ever taken a photo of it?

I've often wondered about the house that sells used bikes on Elm Street next door to the Porter Square Shaw's shopping center ....

ETA: If you still have the store receipt from when you bought the bike, it may have the bike's make, model, and serial number on it.

[ringrose.livejournal.com]

For some places, like Ace Wheel Works, you don't need the receipt. They keep records of what you bought.

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

Seconding the "it's a good idea to have a photo of your bike with the receipt stapled to it, or at least have written down the maker's name, date of purchase, location of purchase, and any identifying numbers" as a really good strategy in case of something crappy like this happening.

I am sorry someone stole your bike, twilighttremolo. That sucks.

[gingicat]

My sympathies. I hope it's found.

[mindstalk.livejournal.com]

I too have wondered. Then I thought surely they're so obvious, the cops have already checked them out? But perhaps that is optimistic.