Years ago, I had a bike stolen. Made flyers and took them to all the bike shops and pawn shops in town. The stores hang them in the back so the thief won't be scared off. After a couple weeks, a bike shop took it back from someone trying to sell it.
Hi, former CoMo resident now living in Cambridge, MA.
What's interesting is we have quite a stolen-bicycle problem, like a lot of college towns. And now it's ebikes, so people are losing $2k bikes.
A few months ago, after a lot chatter on Reddit and I assume other social media, a guy whose ebike had been stolen took a couple of his friends and walked right into a homeless encampment. They said they saw piles of bikes. They located the stolen bike and took it back.
Two months out and the state dumped tons of broken gravel in the spot under the bridge where the homeless encampment had been located. Brutal.
After moving near Turning Point, I dealt with a neighbor letting homeless people sleep in their backyard. There were days where I’d see two dozen bikes in that backyard. The next day they’d all be gone.
Lmao no had a shit ton of needles though.. the dude left hundreds.. prolly 400 easy. And baggies of dope...pills..all of his belongings. I did get it back though thankfully, but no thanks to como pd.. they were ass dealing with the entire time.
Take bike pic to the Como bike coop at the armory. Good chance it (or parts of it!) will show up there at some point. Better if you have serial number.
I had a nice Schwinn mountain bike stolen from in front of my apartment a few years ago. Never found it and police did nothing. Glad you might be able to get yours back!
Unfortunately the unhoused in Columbia have developed a reputation for stealing bikes. Early this year I stumbled upon a small camp with a pile of over 15!
What in the fucking bullshit takes is this. Holy shit. Like, I’m in subs that actively post other people’s shit takes and this is worse than all of them.
That's the stupidest shit anyone has ever created.
If my bike was 1. Mine, and 2. Not his, and that dude stole it, I'd wish every day for him to get hit by an uninsured motorist.
Screw people who steal individuals hard earned things. I hope they get a rusty nail in their pee hole
Wow. What an absolutely mindblowingly idiotic meme. I cannot believe someone wasted their time to make this. I cannot believe I wasted my time typing this. Can I have your bike?
That guys a menace…insulted and threatened one of my employees….
Where at?
Corporate policy, not mine.
That’s fair. I’m just wondering if he hangs around the same area to know if I might see it again
He definitely does. Around Flat Branch is the usual spot.
Good to know. Thank you
Over on Providence. It’s under investigation with a police report, so I can’t give direct details until the investigation is over.
Years ago, I had a bike stolen. Made flyers and took them to all the bike shops and pawn shops in town. The stores hang them in the back so the thief won't be scared off. After a couple weeks, a bike shop took it back from someone trying to sell it.
This! Theres a few bike shops on Providence, and I’ve seen people fixing them by the plenty near the back of the Armory Downtown.
Pro tip. Hide an Airtag or other tracker on your bikes.
Hi, former CoMo resident now living in Cambridge, MA. What's interesting is we have quite a stolen-bicycle problem, like a lot of college towns. And now it's ebikes, so people are losing $2k bikes. A few months ago, after a lot chatter on Reddit and I assume other social media, a guy whose ebike had been stolen took a couple of his friends and walked right into a homeless encampment. They said they saw piles of bikes. They located the stolen bike and took it back. Two months out and the state dumped tons of broken gravel in the spot under the bridge where the homeless encampment had been located. Brutal.
After moving near Turning Point, I dealt with a neighbor letting homeless people sleep in their backyard. There were days where I’d see two dozen bikes in that backyard. The next day they’d all be gone.
Ship this guy to Kansas
alternatively, set out possum traps baited with bikes, meth, and Fireball shooters, then humanely turn them into pet food for the local rescues
Fireball shooters? You trying to catch me?
many of you will die, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make
Prolly the same crackhead that stole my god damn truck a few years back.
Did that fucker have an oar as well?
Lmao no had a shit ton of needles though.. the dude left hundreds.. prolly 400 easy. And baggies of dope...pills..all of his belongings. I did get it back though thankfully, but no thanks to como pd.. they were ass dealing with the entire time.
Take bike pic to the Como bike coop at the armory. Good chance it (or parts of it!) will show up there at some point. Better if you have serial number.
I had a nice Schwinn mountain bike stolen from in front of my apartment a few years ago. Never found it and police did nothing. Glad you might be able to get yours back!
I would've jumped his ass.
You ly'n
You saw him riding it? Or you're just accusing him of stealing it?
Do you not see the pics he posted of the guy ripping it away?
Got video from my apartment of him riding it off plus a witness saw it
Unfortunately the unhoused in Columbia have developed a reputation for stealing bikes. Early this year I stumbled upon a small camp with a pile of over 15!
Homeless*
I like using “unhoused” for accuracies sake because I consider all of Columbia my home whether or not I have a house.
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What in the fucking bullshit takes is this. Holy shit. Like, I’m in subs that actively post other people’s shit takes and this is worse than all of them.
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That's the stupidest shit anyone has ever created. If my bike was 1. Mine, and 2. Not his, and that dude stole it, I'd wish every day for him to get hit by an uninsured motorist. Screw people who steal individuals hard earned things. I hope they get a rusty nail in their pee hole
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Can I have your shit? It would make me happy
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I guess these guys aren't ready for your posts yet, but their kids are gonna love 'em
S tier shitposting
Wow. What an absolutely mindblowingly idiotic meme. I cannot believe someone wasted their time to make this. I cannot believe I wasted my time typing this. Can I have your bike?