I'd say he's probably recovered 60 or 70 bikes by now. Whether it's a special grip, seat, custom component, or just a sticker here and there, Dugas is a master at remembering who is supposed to sit on the bike, he says. Ozone also has the same requirement as pawn shops, to take down the driver's license information from sellers. Other times they'll just hang around and wait to get arrested. But regardless of who is doing the taking, he says it's obvious that theft will continue.
Bikes are a commodity that has wheels.
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