Bike Thief On Craigs List!?!
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Thegirlinglass at 02.26.10 - 10:06 am
Hey guys I was looking for a bike to buy on Craigs list (because it has been way to fucking long since i have been on ride) and i came across two posts that just seemed fucking fishy
A guy near USC is selling a ton of bikes, and theres something inside me saying that these bikes might be stolen.... take a look
Post #1: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/1617814109.html
Post #2: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/1611079681.html
his photobucket of bikes: http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/ONAIRent/bikes%20and%20more%20bikes/
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I was actually wondering about that guy myself...
sinaphile02.26.10 - 10:23 am
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what private used bike dealer doesn't look sketchy.
every shop or dealer that deals with alot of used bikes is accused of or "suspected" of dealing stolen bikes.
I'm sure it happens, but i'd need a bot more evidence that a bike has been stolen.
That said, every used bike dealer should be forced to enter a bike's serial numbers into a registry, so there is some kind of track. Any dealer who doesn't do this would be suspect. right now, suched registries exist but, nobody does it.
trickmilla02.26.10 - 11:19 am
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Hahah, I like the fixies w/ rear-only brakes. Skid-assist?
I kinda wanna go now... but I can't afford the nice ones. :
outerspace02.26.10 - 2:48 pm
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I figure if the seller was part of a theft ring or something, they wouldn't have an open house selling bikes out of their own home. If anyone came by and found their own bike there, it'd be game over in a big way. I somehow doubt they'd be
that dumb...
outerspace02.26.10 - 2:50 pm
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You would think that but people do really dumb things ....
OsnapsonJC responding to a
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02.26.10 - 3:16 pm
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didnt someone post a blue bianchi stolen???? 2nd pic. near a coffee bean or somethin??
Jeff Yess02.26.10 - 4:03 pm
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don't underestimate the stupidity of crimmials....
does anyone know the theft recovery unit in LAPD, this should be passed onto them.
X-Large responding to a
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02.26.10 - 5:16 pm
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i mean maybe it's legit but when i saw this i just got a red flag in my head and wasnt sure, plus he has a plethora of frames and what not, just seemed kind of if-y and thats why i decided i would post it on here.. just in case
and if not.. heck good sale
Thegirlinglass02.26.10 - 5:45 pm
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That guy has been around forever.... I think he use to own a bike shop but then started dealing bikes out of his house.
sal72502.26.10 - 6:20 pm
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i doubt that he/she stole these bikes..perhaps crackheads that steal'em sells it to them..who knows because its just from my opinions n thoughts..but ima go check it out if i could find my missing bike...
Domingo02.26.10 - 6:44 pm
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