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Spate of robberies and attacks on Baltimore bicyclists probed

August 19, 2010 at 11:53 pm 7

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Thugs are attacking city bicyclists, according to a report late today in the Sun, which details the latest bike-jacking, at North Charles and 20th streets Wednesday night. Most of the incidents (this is the third in the past three months) occur on the evening commute, between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm, the story says, quoting city bike czar Nate Evans.

Another incident — a bunch of kids who heaved rocks at a cyclist on Falls Road Tuesday, just north of the Baltimore Trolley Museum — is also described in the Sun today, in a column by Dan Rodricks.

  • Baltimoreplaces

    This is actually a significant problem in the City. This also happens with scooters too. Two years ago three kids attacked me with broken off broom sticks in Canton. I sped off and they only got one hit in on my shoulder. I called the police after I got home. They said since it didn't just happen 1/2 hour prior they couldn't report it. A similar story has happened to a fellow scooter rider. Sadly, one needs to be careful when confronted with groups of urban youth.

  • jj101

    I've seen a group of kids throwing rocks on Falls Road at cyclists (motor & non), just north of the Streetcar Museum on Tuesday eve & Thursday eve this week as well. I didn't see them do it on Tuesday, but I did see them do it on Thursday eve (both times were around 5:20 pm). I called the police shortly thereafter, but I don't know if they came to the area. A few passing cars drove right on by while one guy was getting hit but they didn't stop. If anyone else sees these kids (around age 9 or so), they should call 911 and at least report it. If the cops need an address, the Streetcar museum is at 1900 Falls Road.

  • Baltimoreplaces

    This is actually a significant problem in the City. This also happens with scooters too. Two years ago three kids attacked me with broken off broom sticks in Canton. I sped off and they only got one hit in on my shoulder. I called the police after I got home. They said since it didn't just happen 1/2 hour prior they couldn't report it. A similar story has happened to a fellow scooter rider. Sadly, one needs to be careful when confronted with groups of urban youth.

  • jj101

    I've seen a group of kids throwing rocks on Falls Road at cyclists (motor & non), just north of the Streetcar Museum on Tuesday eve & Thursday eve this week as well. I didn't see them do it on Tuesday, but I did see them do it on Thursday eve (both times were around 5:20 pm). I called the police shortly thereafter, but I don't know if they came to the area. A few passing cars drove right on by while one guy was getting hit but they didn't stop. If anyone else sees these kids (around age 9 or so), they should call 911 and at least report it. If the cops need an address, the Streetcar museum is at 1900 Falls Road.

  • http://blog.cyclosity.com/ cyclosity

    Imagine if people were having rocks thrown at their cars. Imagine what the police response would be like then… the poor, poor car drivers.

  • Jsmuli2

    Ride with pepper spray. I do

  • Jsmuli2

    Ride with pepper spray. I do

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