Bike Stolen from Visually Impaired Paratriathlon Athlete: Sarasota Police

SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota police are asking for the public’s help in locating a bicycle that was stolen from a visually impaired paratriathlon athlete on October 10, according to a police report. The victim reported that sometime between 2 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 10 his white with red stripe tandem Cannondale racing bicycle was stolen from his room at the Quality Inn, 4800 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.

The bicycle was not locked at the time. The bicycle is valued at $8,000.

The victim is from Chile and was town for the Sarasota/Bradenton World Cup paratriathlon that was held on Oct. 8 on Bradenton Beach. The victim is visually impaired and uses a guide while racing.

Anyone with any information on this case is asked to call Civilian Investigator Jeffrey Birdwell at 941-954-7070 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers of Sarasota by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

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