WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen e-bike

The photo is from a reader reporting an e-bike theft: “My partner had his brand-new bike stolen from our storage at the Huxley [Fauntleroy/Edmunds] over the weekend. It’s a $1,700 bike, still in the box. He uses this bike for work as a courier. If anyone has any leads, please, please let us know.” It’s a black RadCity Step-Thru. The placeholder report # is T20021439.

11 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen e-bike"

  • Alex S. August 10, 2020 (12:53 pm)

    Get it on Bike Index right away – and also post it on the Seattle Area Stolen Bikes facebook page! Other information would be helpful: like how many miles/hours are on it. Also, watch OfferUp and Craigslist and set up alerts; use multiple search terms, as most of these drugged-up thieves cannot spell (or they purposefully don’t list the brand)

  • bolo August 10, 2020 (12:58 pm)

    Register it as stolen quick on bikeindex website! Your receipt or bike shop should have the serial no. if you did not record it already.

  • Kalo August 10, 2020 (1:02 pm)

    If not found, hopefully there is renters insurance to fall back on.

  • Mj August 10, 2020 (1:33 pm)

    Having a bike stolen sucks, $1,700 is more than the cost of an older model used car!  

  • Bean August 10, 2020 (5:45 pm)

    I’m so sorry…wonder if one of your neighbors was watching when you put it in the storage locker.  So sad.

  • AlexC August 10, 2020 (8:35 pm)

    Hasn’t that new building has multiple break-ins since it opened just a few years ago. Sounds like the building needs to spend some more money on security and cameras.

  • Kathyh August 11, 2020 (6:58 am)

    We have a Bike Index success story (thanks to a vigilant neighbor) so it is possible to get stolen bikes back through that registry.  This is a good reminder to take photos and write serial numbers down.  I am so sorry this happened to you!  As an ebike commuter I know how devastating this would be.  😢

  • A August 11, 2020 (7:48 am)

    Check OfferUp….there is a post a couple of days ago…may not be the same but may be a lead. 

  • Louise Les Leviers August 12, 2020 (9:20 pm)

    Recovered and returned to owner today, 12 August 2020! Peace!

    • Curate August 13, 2020 (1:13 am)

      Great news! Would love more info on how it was tracked down.

  • YES2WS August 14, 2020 (10:02 am)

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