2 May 2010 03:48
[Ebbc-Talk] My Peugeot mixte has been recovered, mostly intact
Bikies, I have some good news as of early this afternoon, May 1: MY STOLEN PEUGEOT WAS RECOVERED TODAY IN OAKLAND! It's a little the worse for wear and beaten up, but she's whole, and only missing her leather-padded toe straps and the contents of my panniers and my seat bag (tools, lock, cable, pump, 3 flashing red bike lights, etc.). Many thanks to Jason, a Cycles of Change APC volunteer, who spotted my unique mixte in Emeryville, trailed the 12-year-old riding it back to his house in Oakland, watched the house, and called me. Many thanks also to Oakland PD Officers Charles O'Connor (#8732) and Terry Jones (#8427), who quickly responded to my call to the Oakland PD and were at the house before I arrived. They checked out the house, recovered my bike, and brought it to me. Thanks to all of you who kept an eye out for my ride, spread the word, posted about it in blogs, and offered your support through all this. It has meant a great deal and helped keep me going in the search, which took lots of time and effort in my depressed state. The lessons from all this? 1) ALWAYS lock your bike up securely. 2) TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES OF YOUR BIKE and document the components, serial number, and other details. 3) Engrave it with your driver's license number, SSN, or similar identifying marks, and/or stuff a business card or(Continue reading)
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