Today alone, we’ve talked about a guy who called 911 on McDonald’s and another guy who tried to sell a baby on Craigslist. And now this sad story:
A California community is in shock after a group of thieves cut the lock off of a bike (or adult tricycle) and stole it from a deaf man in the neighborhood.
The man’s bike is specially equipped for him and was his only form of independence. He has cerebral palsy, making it difficult for him to get around.
Via a sign language interpreter Troy Gellis said he fears he’ll "never see his bike again.” His mom Tammy sadly seems to share that sentiment.
“Troy was very independent. Whenever we would try to help him up a hill [he’d say] ‘No no I got it.’ He didn’t want any help," she said of her 27-year-old.
"The sense of pride he had being able to ride that bike is not replaceable."
Gellis’ family spent a lot of time adding signs, reflectors and other features to the gift to make it as safe as can be for Troy, making the object very special.
“I wanted it to look like a Christmas tree going down the road so you could not mistake that there’s something there,” said his mom, clearly distraught.
Now she just wants the thieves to think long and hard about their actions.
“I’m not sure [they] understand the impact … but it isn’t just a regular bike. It’s a bike for someone who has no other way to have independence," she said.