Stolen bike: Kona Africa Bike

Posted on September 17th, 2011 by Michael McKisson (Publisher/Editor)

Make: Kona
Model: Africa Bikes
Color: solid matte black
Serial # :
Purchased: Arizona Bicycle Experts
Where stolen: Mountain Ave & Haven Ln
Time: sometime between 9:00pm and 9:00am
Date: 9/15/2011 – 9/16/2011
Type of lock: Kryptonite cable + rear wheel lock
Report #: 1109168505
Unique traits: Slightly rusty and dented basket on handlebars, scratches in frame. Has trailer hitch for child’s Chariot (kid trailer).

Theft description: Bike was locked to my carport on a dead end street. The lock was cut and left behind. Eight feet away was my neighbor’s unlocked bike, which is still there.
If found, it will probably be severely damaged, because the rear wheel lock must have a key in it in order to remain open.

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Posted on September 17th, 2011 by Michael McKisson (Publisher/Editor)

Red Star

The Kona Africa Bike is one of the best simple short-run, get around town bikes.

Maybe it’s on the res by now.

If at all possible, keep your bike(s) indoors when at home; carports only give the thieves cover in the dead of night.
Frank Tellez

Stealing a bicycle with a kiddie carrier on it is pretty low down. Remember the old days when stealing a person’s horse was a hanging offense? If the Republicans can raffle off a Glock why can’t they make stealing a bicycle a capital offense? That’s all I’m sayin’.