David Zabriskie Robbery

[sulis]

This is so sad. It sounds like someone obviously knew he was going to be gone and took their time cleaning out his house.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=5683324

I wonder where he lives and if he had a security system. It does seem strange the neighbors did not notice anything. But then again, it could have happened in the dark of night, or someone he knows was involved so the neighbors didn't think anything of it.

Please keep these items in mind as you are surfing the web in case anything pops up on ebay, craigst list etc.

I truly hope they catch who did this and get DZ his things back. This is just awful.

[redrhodie]

That REALLY sucks. I have stuff I love, but no medals from the Olympics or grand tours. Talk about irreplaceable!

[Aggie_Ama]

What a bunch of low lifes. They obviously knew who lived there and that the house would be gone because his wife and baby were in Cali too. The things on that list just made me want to cry and then to steal the cars, too.

I am guessing since they were gone probably left extra keys to the cars at home so he had one less thing to keep up with in his luggage. Thieves are horrible.

[Running Mommy]

wow! So sad about all of the sentimental stuff! the cars and bikes can be replaced. Tho I would feel like a part of me was missing if my bikes got stolen. But I know pro's don't quite treat their bikes like we do.
Sigh... what low life's!

[Aggie_Ama]

I don't know, I saw an article about DZ being pretty attached to his Surly Pugsly. Either way the insecurity of leaving your wife and baby at home or having lost things you cherish. I hope they find the people!

[Zen]

Burglary, not robbery.

[Kalidurga]

It's amazing that they were able to get away with that. They would've needed a crew of people and a moving van to get all of that and the cars.

Knowing DZ, he'll be as upset about his Marvel statues as about any of the bikes or awards. What a pain in the a-s-s way to come down after doing so well in the ToC. I feel for him and his wife :(

And Zen, do semantics really matter in regards to something this lousy?

Edit to add: Velonews has also reported this and they included the following-

"Anyone with any information on this burglary or the location of the items is asked to call the Tips for Cash line at 799-INFO (4636). Please reference case #09-32767."

[Aggie_Ama]

And Zen, do semantics really matter in regards to something this lousy?


Haven't you seen enough of Zen's posts to know the answer is yes. ;)

I am thinking how convenient, steal the cars that probably have bike racks and stash all the things in them since they are both station wagon types, right? That might be one of the reasons to take the cars too? :confused:

Of course since these jerks aren't lovers of cycling (likely) they probably just threw the carbon bikes in the back of a pickup with little regard to transport.

[Zen]

Haven't you seen enough of Zen's posts to know the answer is yes. ;)


:D;)

[sundial]

The grammar/vocabulary police is on the prowl. ;) Posters beware! :p

[Zen]

A robbery (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/robbery) is much more frightening than a burglary (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/burglary).
When I read the title of the post I was concerned for his life and limb.
But a burglary, while still upsetting is not the same Unless heirloom or photos were stolen, most (not all) of those items can be replaced.

I just hope he gets a better security system.

[ilima]

Truly, truly disturbing. Must have taken the thieves a while to empty out the house.

I don't know that I'd ever feel safe in that home again. The burglars are still out there and even if they didn't know before, they now know they robbed a professional cyclist with $$. Often, they come back for more.

I would imagine his wife is a bit freaked out. I wouldn't want to stay there alone when he's over in Europe.

[Lifesgreat]

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=5698420

[Aggie_Ama]

Smart, you would think he might at least steal some plates so they didn't figure out immediately it was the stolen car?!

[Adventure Girl]

Smart, you would think he might at least steal some plates so they didn't figure out immediately it was the stolen car?!Yeah, what's up with that!?! Cars get stolen all the time. But few get the national (and international?) news coverage like this case. The descriptions and license numbers of Dave's two cars have been reported everywhere!!

[Aggie_Ama]

Well thieves don't have a rep for being smart, I guess that is why?

[Zen]

I wonder what that guy smells like?
I can't help but think I might not want my car back.
I'm reminded of the Seinfeld when Jerry's car gets stunk up.

[malkin]

I got my wallet back after it ended up in someone else's possession.
Ew.

It took years to neutralize the bad cosmic stink.

[ny biker]

Call the cops if you see this guy:

http://www.velonews.com/article/88926/police-name-zabriskie-burglary-suspect

[eclectic]

Is it just me or does the first suspect (Roll) resemble the old **** Tracy villain "Flattop"?

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=5698420

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flattop.JPG

[jobob]

From the velonews article:


Howard is described as being 5-feet-6-inches tall, weighing 145 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. He also has a noticeable scar across the top of his nose.

Detectives think he may have dyed his hair red to avoid being recognized.


Right, because redheads so easily go unnoticed. :rolleyes:

[Trek420]

Right, because redheads so easily go unnoticed. :rolleyes:

Riiiiiiight, and there are so many of them.;) That's the first thing I'd do if I was hiding from da' man. :cool:

Did Dave get the action figures back? One of my friends collects those. When told "Someone stole Dave Z's toys!" he offered to scour Craigs/Ebay.

[Red Rock]

Went to the LBS today and picked up some reading material-Cycling News-and deep down in small print there was a small article on Dave Z.

The evidence that they have from his robbery has exposed a wide-spread crime ring. They had arrested two people in the beginning. From those two people they have discovered more. Since his items were unique they were able to track them. "According to Salt Lake City police 31 suspects are allegedly involved in 18 buglaries, and eight people have been apprehended. Items stolen from Zabriskie's residence were reportedly scatttered among five different suspects and some of the items were sold for drugs. Poilce said some of Zabriskie;s bikes are still missing, but they would not release any more details because of the ongoing investigation."

I thought you all might be intrested.
Well, that is the latest...

Red Rock