stolen 1980 Firenze GL-2000

Stolen 2023-03-02T02:00:00-0600 from Los Angeles, CA 90015, US

Bike photo
Serial
unknown
Manufacturer
Firenze
Model
GL-2000
Year
1980
Primary colors
Blue
Frame size
L
Frame Material
Steel
Handlebar type
Forward facing
Wheel diameter
700 C
Tire width
Narrow tire
Drivetrain
Fixed gear
Distinguishing features
Metallic Blue paint is chipped from people prying on my locks. Firenze decal on down tube is gone but lettering has been outlined due to fade if you look close. Fixed gear w/ 52 tooth chainring, 16T rear cog, FUJI crankarms, & track pedals. Rear brake removed. White Fixation rodeo bars with city camo bar tape & yellow-orange end plugs. Front brake has been flipped around and under for trigger pull. 3/32" gunmetal grey chain. Front fork partially wrapped in yellow tape w/ quick release on wheel. Last setup was for 6'3" rider. Fixed hub, gear ratio, and limited functionality of front brakes could presumably make for an awkward theft, look for somebody crashing or rubbing kneecaps after pedaling from a standstill.

Theft Details

Location
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Locking description
Not locked
Locking circumvented
Bike was not locked
Stolen at
2023-03-02T02:00:00-0600
Description of incident
Left my bike inside Ralphs while picking up groceries. I usually chain it outside to the bike rack but was unable to find my chain this day. Security was on duty at entrance of store. Bike gone as I exit. It may not be related, but peculiar events leading up to a crime might be noteworthy. In this instance, the only two lanes open are furthest from store exit, which is typical, but I was held in line approx 20 minutes by single customer who apparently couldn't decide what food he wanted / what he could afford, juggling items in and out of a cart. Cashier continually voided and provided multiple receipts to demonstrate totals. Another woman shortcuts all shoppers to personally pay the cashier for bananas. At this point it felt like I could be on candid camera. Another woman with her child gets in line next to me and stares at me noticeably. I acknowledge her and she keeps staring. Right before I check out security walks by towards rear of store with another employee looking confused. I check out, go to exit, can't find my bike. Security returns as I'm looking around and tells me he can't always be at the front, sometimes he has to go to back, and that "that guy was watching, waiting for me to leave to take it." This struck me as odd. I'd only asked if he knew where my bike was at. When asked if they have security video, he said no. I say that can't possibly be true. He replies that I have to file a police report. Also, the cashier seemed flustered and impatient when ringing me up, bagged my food then asked if I want any bags. I don't know these people personally, but I am in the store a few times a week and they are familiar faces that have otherwise been kind.

Wheels

Tire
Gatorskins (Continental)

Drivetrain and brakes

Chainrings
52T
Pedals
Track

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