$30K in bikes stolen in Wilmington NC
01-18-07, 10:01 PM
#1
Banned.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ny
Posts: 1,764
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
$30K in bikes stolen in Wilmington NC
Coming soon to ebay:
I have been to this shop several times when I have been in Wilmington, the owner is a real decent guy. I hope insurance at least covers some of his loss
From the Wilmington NC Starnews.
$30,500 in bikes stolen from dealer on Wrightsville Avenue
Burglars got away with more than $30,500 in bicycles from Two Wheeler Dealer last week, according to a Wilmington police report.
Thieves shattered a storefront window of the business at 4408 Wrightsville Ave. after store hours Thursday night and stole 11 road bikes, said store owner Jim Mincher.
Mincher arrived at work Friday morning to find these bicycles missing:
Kestrel Talon - blue, serial no.: 27262;
2006 Felt S22 - matte black, serial no.: 1503170008;
2006 Cannondale Caad8 - red, serial no.: R055601;
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3 - carbon/silver, serial no.: R144553;
2006 Trek Madone 5.2 - burgundy, serial no.: WL3276979;
2007 Trek Madone 5.9 SL - Discovery Team blue, serial no.: WL3357297;
2005 Trek Equinox 9 - red, serial no.: WL3240233;
2005 Trek Madone 5.2 SL - Discovery Team blue pearl, serial no.: WL3195549;
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL - dark blue-black, serial no.: WL3368175;
2005 Trek Equinox 7 - silver, serial no.: WL3265383;
Quintana Roo Kilo - silver/black - no serial number listed.
Mincher opened Two Wheeler Dealer 32 years ago. He said this wasn't his first go-round with thieves but this heist was more costly than in years past because of the number and price of the bicycles taken.
"They literally threw some bikes aside to go for others," Mincher said
Anyone with information about the bicycles may contact Mincher at Two Wheeler Dealer at 799-6444 or the Wilmington Police Department at 343-3609.
I have been to this shop several times when I have been in Wilmington, the owner is a real decent guy. I hope insurance at least covers some of his loss
From the Wilmington NC Starnews.
$30,500 in bikes stolen from dealer on Wrightsville Avenue
Burglars got away with more than $30,500 in bicycles from Two Wheeler Dealer last week, according to a Wilmington police report.
Thieves shattered a storefront window of the business at 4408 Wrightsville Ave. after store hours Thursday night and stole 11 road bikes, said store owner Jim Mincher.
Mincher arrived at work Friday morning to find these bicycles missing:
Kestrel Talon - blue, serial no.: 27262;
2006 Felt S22 - matte black, serial no.: 1503170008;
2006 Cannondale Caad8 - red, serial no.: R055601;
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3 - carbon/silver, serial no.: R144553;
2006 Trek Madone 5.2 - burgundy, serial no.: WL3276979;
2007 Trek Madone 5.9 SL - Discovery Team blue, serial no.: WL3357297;
2005 Trek Equinox 9 - red, serial no.: WL3240233;
2005 Trek Madone 5.2 SL - Discovery Team blue pearl, serial no.: WL3195549;
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL - dark blue-black, serial no.: WL3368175;
2005 Trek Equinox 7 - silver, serial no.: WL3265383;
Quintana Roo Kilo - silver/black - no serial number listed.
Mincher opened Two Wheeler Dealer 32 years ago. He said this wasn't his first go-round with thieves but this heist was more costly than in years past because of the number and price of the bicycles taken.
"They literally threw some bikes aside to go for others," Mincher said
Anyone with information about the bicycles may contact Mincher at Two Wheeler Dealer at 799-6444 or the Wilmington Police Department at 343-3609.
01-19-07, 04:50 AM
#2
Membership Not Required
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: On the road-USA
Posts: 16,855
Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 70 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 15 Times
in
14 Posts
OUCH!
It sounds like they knew what to go for...
Aaron
It sounds like they knew what to go for...Aaron
__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
01-19-07, 06:49 AM
#3
Castiron Perineum
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Taking a tip from Siu Blue Wind, I too am typing a lengthy passage of text down here to demonstrate the enormous amount of space available should one wish to use it-- in sharp contrast to the avatar text above this part.
Posts: 1,199
Bikes: '06 Salsa Campeon, '84 Cannondale R1000, 80's Nishiki Ariel
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Think he'll part them out? It would be too obvious to put them up on ebay or craigs....
01-19-07, 08:28 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 380
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
man that stinks!
01-20-07, 01:06 AM
#5
Used to be a climber..
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Posts: 6,849
Bikes: 2016 Ridley Fenix SL, 2020 Trek Emonda ALR (rim brake)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
The owner posted up in the Road Forum. Some people have no morals at all. Disgusting.
Judging by the article, the morons seemed to be after particular bikes - which makes me wonder if they already had some "buyers" lined up. I'm sure they did their homework beforehand and scouted everything out.
Judging by the article, the morons seemed to be after particular bikes - which makes me wonder if they already had some "buyers" lined up. I'm sure they did their homework beforehand and scouted everything out.
01-20-07, 09:29 PM
#6
acciaio is real
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Earth (for now)
Posts: 1,109
Bikes: Yes, bicycle(s) I own!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Nah. They just took the most expensive ones he had in the store. Only 11 bikes to carry, that averages to about $2770. each.
And not a one had a Campy group!
And not a one had a Campy group!
01-21-07, 01:36 PM
#7
Banned.
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: I've had enough.
Posts: 898
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
$30k retail, but "on sale" for $15k
CE
Someone stole my $4000 Huffy once...
CE
Someone stole my $4000 Huffy once...
just how much does a bike shop pay for a bike they sell for 2k?
the markup on bikes is probably pretty high
01-21-07, 03:55 PM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 154
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by CrosseyedCrickt
good point
just how much does a bike shop pay for a bike they sell for 2k?
the markup on bikes is probably pretty high
just how much does a bike shop pay for a bike they sell for 2k?
the markup on bikes is probably pretty high
Interesting that you and Crimson are more wound up about the retail value of the bikes v/s their wholesale than the violation of the theft.
You guys probably had a little party when you heard that one of your anti shop comrades had stuck it to "The LBS Man" How petty of you.
01-22-07, 05:18 PM
#9
Banned.
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: I've had enough.
Posts: 898
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by InTheTrenches
It is not.
Interesting that you and Crimson are more wound up about the retail value of the bikes v/s their wholesale than the violation of the theft.
You guys probably had a little party when you heard that one of your anti shop comrades had stuck it to "The LBS Man" How petty of you.
Interesting that you and Crimson are more wound up about the retail value of the bikes v/s their wholesale than the violation of the theft.
You guys probably had a little party when you heard that one of your anti shop comrades had stuck it to "The LBS Man" How petty of you.
I was asking a question, how the hell do you know what I'm wound up about
and what is interesting, is this third testicle that I've been developing over the last few years
there's a difference in talking about something, and knowing what the hell you're talking about
... guess now I'm wound up
01-22-07, 09:42 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,819
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Any idea on the frame sizes? If all the frame sizes are the same I have a theory about the height of the thief.
01-23-07, 12:46 AM
#11
Navy Recruiter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 500
Bikes: Trek VRX 300; Scott Speedster S2; Novara Randonee
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just a thought, but there was a motorcycle leather company around here that got in serious trouble for insurance fraud. They would stage a burglary every few years to get rid of older leathers, seems possible here. Now before some of you get your panties in a wad, I'm not saying that is what happened, but it does seem like he was having problems selling some of these older bikes. Hmmm...just a little food for thought.
-Barry-
-Barry-
01-23-07, 01:15 AM
#12
Banned.
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: I've had enough.
Posts: 898
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Jacobi
Just a thought, but there was a motorcycle leather company around here that got in serious trouble for insurance fraud. They would stage a burglary every few years to get rid of older leathers, seems possible here. Now before some of you get your panties in a wad, I'm not saying that is what happened, but it does seem like he was having problems selling some of these older bikes. Hmmm...just a little food for thought.
-Barry-
-Barry-
it like living in...
Barren Oasis WI
or
Sleepy Hollow NM
or
Summit Point Valley FL
01-23-07, 12:14 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: @ the beach, NC
Posts: 609
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Thorn Sherpa
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
That's my LBS! About a mile from my house. Great bike shop. Great bunch of people that work there. I actually stopped by the day after it happened while they were replacing the window. There's been a lot of break ins around that area. A friend that owns a diner near by was broken into as well. Who ever it was trashed his place. I think the two are unrelated, but you never know. Hope the cops find whoever stole the bikes.
01-24-07, 04:10 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,819
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by eric von zipper
That's my LBS! About a mile from my house. Great bike shop. Great bunch of people that work there. I actually stopped by the day after it happened while they were replacing the window. There's been a lot of break ins around that area. A friend that owns a diner near by was broken into as well. Who ever it was trashed his place. I think the two are unrelated, but you never know. Hope the cops find whoever stole the bikes.
________________________________________________________________
90s Schwinn Fixed Gear
LHT
2005 Salsa Campeon
Kestrel Talon
2006 Felt S22
2006 Cannondale Caad8
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3
2006 Trek Madone 5.2
2007 Trek Madone 5.9
2005 Trek Equinox 9
2005 Trek Madone 5.2m SL
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL
2005 Trek Equinox 7
Quintana Roo Kilo
________________________________________________________________
90s Schwinn Fixed Gear
LHT
2005 Salsa Campeon
Kestrel Talon
2006 Felt S22
2006 Cannondale Caad8
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3
2006 Trek Madone 5.2
2007 Trek Madone 5.9
2005 Trek Equinox 9
2005 Trek Madone 5.2m SL
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL
2005 Trek Equinox 7
Quintana Roo Kilo
01-24-07, 08:11 AM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: @ the beach, NC
Posts: 609
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Thorn Sherpa
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by unkchunk
So Eric... ahhh, nice bikes. Sorry, just messing with ya. If it's your LBS, see if you can find any info on my constant frame size theory.
01-25-07, 06:00 PM
#16
Jet Jockey
Has anyone been cruising e-bay to see if any of these come up? I happen to be too busy to spend my time surfing e-bay for stolen property, but someone might find the time. (No, I'm not saying anything insulting about the person who does...)
__________________
Good night...and good luck
Good night...and good luck
01-25-07, 10:48 PM
#17
acciaio is real
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Earth (for now)
Posts: 1,109
Bikes: Yes, bicycle(s) I own!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
eBay would be almost too obvious. If the theives are smart, they'll fence them elsewhere.
01-28-07, 05:41 AM
#18
Eternal Cat3 Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,167
Bikes: 2004 Giant TCR2 Composite & 2006 Fuji Touring
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
That's my LBS! About a mile from my house. Great bike shop. Great bunch of people that work there. I actually stopped by the day after it happened while they were replacing the window. There's been a lot of break ins around that area. A friend that owns a diner near by was broken into as well. Who ever it was trashed his place. I think the two are unrelated, but you never know. Hope the cops find whoever stole the bikes.
________________________________________________________________
90s Schwinn Fixed Gear
LHT
2005 Salsa Campeon
Kestrel Talon
2006 Felt S22
2006 Cannondale Caad8
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3
2006 Trek Madone 5.2
2007 Trek Madone 5.9
2005 Trek Equinox 9
2005 Trek Madone 5.2m SL
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL
2005 Trek Equinox 7
Quintana Roo Kilo
So Eric... ahhh, nice bikes. Sorry, just messing with ya. If it's your LBS, see if you can find any info on my constant frame size theory.
________________________________________________________________
90s Schwinn Fixed Gear
LHT
2005 Salsa Campeon
Kestrel Talon
2006 Felt S22
2006 Cannondale Caad8
2007 Cannondale SystemSix 3
2006 Trek Madone 5.2
2007 Trek Madone 5.9
2005 Trek Equinox 9
2005 Trek Madone 5.2m SL
2006 Trek Madone 5.9 SL
2005 Trek Equinox 7
Quintana Roo Kilo
So Eric... ahhh, nice bikes. Sorry, just messing with ya. If it's your LBS, see if you can find any info on my constant frame size theory.
