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This Police Are Looking For This Guy, Think He Keeps Stealing Bikes From Stony Brook

Written by Boston Biker on Feb 04

Transit Police report they are looking for Carmelo Maldonado, 50, of points unknown, for stealing at least three bikes from the Stony Brook stop on the Orange Line.

If you see him (click the link for additional photos), contact detectives at 617-222-1050, or send an anonymous text tip to 873873.

via Uhub.


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Hey Look They Caught That Asshole Stealing Bikes In Davis

Written by Boston Biker on Oct 07

They caught that asshole.  Don’t steal bike bro…seriously. Good to see the increased security is working.

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Police arrested a Cambridge man Friday on two counts of larceny for allegedly stealing two bicycles from the Davis Square MBTA stop in Somerville in August.

banker.pngJonathan Banker, 27, of Cambridge, is expected to be arraigned in Somerville District Court sometime Monday, according to MBTA Transit Police.

Police believe Banker stole a Jamis Ventura bicycle from the bike racks next to the Holland Street entrance at the Davis Square T stop on Sunday Aug. 18. Police also think he was behind another bicycle theft at the same T stop on Aug. 30.

Transit Police posted photographs of their suspect in the larcenies on Sept. 4 before the investigation into the crimes led them to Banker. (via)


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Have You Seen This Man? MBTA Needs Your Help Catching A Bicycle Thief.

Written by greg on May 28

stay a kid thumbGreg Hum plays drums on his bike, organizes the annual Midnight Marathon Bike Ride, and rides bikes after eating too much. He shares stories and more on his personal blog, The Humble Cyclist. Tweet at him, bro: @thehum

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From the MBTA Transit Police Blog:

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or the identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or (as always) if you wish to assist our investigators but seek to remain anonymous you can simply text your tip to us at 873873

On Monday, May 20, 2013, at approximately 9:45 AM, the male subject depicted below arrived at the Holland Street side of Davis MBTA Station on a bicycle. He was observed loitering near the bicycle racks for approximately 30 minutes, before placing his bicycle next to another bicycle, which he subsequently stole, leaving the original bicycle behind.

davis sq bike thief 1

davis sq bike thief 2

Always great to see surveillance video and social media being put to good use. It’s difficult to tell what kind of bicycle was stolen from the photos, but these photos may come in handy for anyone with vigilant Craigslist eyes.


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Have You Had Your Bike Stolen?

Written by Boston Biker on Sep 20

From the email, WBZ-TV is doing a story on bike theft.

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WBZ-TV is doing a story on the increased number of stolen bikes being reported in area communities.  We would like to talk to someone who has been victimized by this type of crime.  Please contact Bob Dumas at [email protected] or 617-787-7025 if you would be willing to share your story


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Cambridge Publishes Bike Theft Statistics, Up 54% This Year

Written by Boston Biker on Jul 27

Eric sent me a link to this very interesting pdf

While overall crime is at a 40 year low, bike theft is on the rise in Cambridge, read the full document for more details.

I am going to take this as a sign that bike riding is getting really popular in Cambridge, and also that you need to watch your bike like a hawk when you are in Central Sq.


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