The bicycle shop owner who said more than 30 bikes were stolen from his Boulder shop on New Year’s Day reported an almost identical crime at his Florida store about three years ago.
Police are investigating a break-in Tuesday morning at Stradalli Carbon Sports, 4455 Broadway.
Owner Tom Stradalli said 31 bicycles, four carbon wheel sets, two carbon mountain bike frames, a full shelf of clothing and various tools were stolen early Tuesday morning, when the shop was closed for New Year’s Day.
In total, Stradalli estimates between $250,000 to $300,000 worth of merchandise was stolen.
Stradalli said it appears the suspects cut power and phone lines at around 2:30 a.m., and waited until the alarm system’s backup battery died about four to five hours later before breaking in. Based on what was stolen, Stradalli said he thinks the shop was staked out before the theft.
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