How I got my STOLEN ebike back

[@joelhenderson802]

I am really proud of this lady and how she got her e bike back. I learned from her about bicycle security and safety.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Thanks so much for the support, Joel! See you in the next video.

[@mtnpeek6748]

Sounds like the hotel employee was in on it to me.

[@jeannealex2560]

That sounds about right

[@williambranham6249]

I agree

[@LizAmazing]

Who knows, very well could be! But you would think she would want me to continue parking there (on the side) as less traffic making it easier to steal.

[@pandorasullivan777]

I agree. To go out of her way to say ‘we have cameras’, when they don’t.

[@sandyruther2936]

I think so, too.

[@mikeelek9713]

That's a terrible feeling to come out and find that your belonging has been stolen. I'm glad to hear that you were able to get your bike without it suffering too much damage.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment, Mike. See you in the next video!

[@henkholdingastate]

I just included the address and the images of where the thief lives in this video

[@__WJK__]

@@henkholdingastate - Oh yeah, where did you put it exactly(!?)

[@timnisbet2078]

The police should have gone back to the original address and arrested those SKUM BAGS !!! glad you got your bike back with all the crazy things you are going thru and HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ !!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Exactly!! It's like Criminals are rewarded nowadays

[@MamaMailisha]

Yes! I was waiting to hear what happened to those theives!!!😡

[@dalehunt1383]

Nothing! The dirtbags go scot- free. Fry the b.....ds!

[@DirtFishing]

Hopefully they don't get their tires slashed in their driveway.....Lol

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Amen.. no wonder the world is screwed up with laws that protect those theives.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

What a frustrating ordeal Liz, I’m so very impressed and proud of your persistence with locating your bike and reasoning with the police. My son had a hit and run by a drunk driver that he met for a video interview earlier in the day. When he called the police he gave them the drunk drivers business card. They called him left a message and that was it. When we contacted the police station they said it was assigned to an officer. We called back a few days later and they said officer was on vacation. We called again they said it was reassigned to another officer. We went down to station and officer said they are busy with meetings and dont have time. We went to the persons home and he would not answer door. We gave info to insurance agent and he got connected with hit and run persons attorney and the attorney said that the man was sorry I will pay for everything. So Liz I truly feel your pain but thankful things turned out well

[@tinaperez9756]

The police don't have time? What the hell? So glad he was caught finally.

[@ricgunn1439]

Lazy cops

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness. What an ordeal. So very sorry your son when through this. Whew. And thanks for watching. See you in the next video.

[@e-bikeautonomy]

Police DO NOT WORK FOR YOU!!!!! lol wowowow u people!

[@davidball4049]

NEVER leave your bike outside…there is no lock and chain that can’t be defeated.

[@brettkramer]

Can you say, "Lithium powered Grinder with a cut off wheel"?

[@HickSquatch]

As a resident of st George, I am very sorry that happened to you. Lots of good people here, but there’s a growing number of undesirable cretins. The Marriott is a locally known bad area. Very nice footage of the drive over Foremaster hill! There’s a growing e-bike community here too. This is good information for anyone!! I used a hardened cable and security padlock in conjunction with a bicycle Club lock on my ebike…and kept it in the garage! We’ve had a half dozen kid bikes and scooters disappear since living here. Skateboards too. I’m embarrassed and ashamed of the community for your experience. I enjoyed the video! Well done and evenly delivered.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for your kind words, Rob. And glad you liked that footage, I was hand-holding the camera while driving so I'm glad it came out as good as it did. In spite of all this, I loved my time in the area and even did a review of the KOA up in Hurricane. You can find that one here, thanks again for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPGqHueqMh0d6c

[@Jose-sy1je]

St. George has grown so much that there are all sorts of people there by now. In her case the police actually cared. You can see plenty of videos from cities like New York or London where the police could care less. In a video from London (think it's titles "bike thief caught red handed"), a crowd confronted a bike thief who stole a bike with his friend with an angle grinder in the very well trafficked inner city. The police actually let the thief go, he got to keep the stolen bike and was given the angle grinder back he had used to steal the bike. If you don't believe it I could even send you the video. Police literally never cares about bike theft.

[@SparkeyCox]

@@Jose-sy1je - SGPD has always been great to help while I lived there in the area.

[@phototristan]

Ugh, sorry that happened. Since it was first located closeby, I bet it was an inside job and stolen by an employee of the hotel. Fellow Juiced bike owner here, love the bike. I would have been tempted to bring it into the room with me for sure.

[@sd906238]

I wonder if the first house it was tracked to belonged to an employee of the hotel?

[@robertsmith2956]

So if you take the batteries in the room, the tracker is disabled? My state laws make an ebike dangerous. You MUST drive it in traffic only. So i'm going electric honda CL360. Rather have tires that can handle driving 70mph in traffic. $1500 for motor and batteries.

[@jeffmccain9204]

I've parked my Harley in a ground floor motel in shady parts of town.... a bike would be a breeze.

[@ricgunn1439]

Hotel employee was renting case closed

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, hold onto that Juiced. I did a follow up video you'll want to watch to protect your bike, check it out here and thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@nemo227]

This video "lesson" is worth paying for, even though it's free. Many, many years ago I decided it would be better for me to learn from other people's mistakes and then, very recently, I decided to make it my motto to never be too lazy to double check for safety. Now, I always double check the locks on my doors and windows at home but I'm learning to double check to be sure my car and truck and motorhome are locked. Thank you, Liz, for an important video.

[@KLP99]

And another lock to check is to always be locked and loaded!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your support, glad to have you here. See you in the next video.

[@griswald7156]

You need to triple check and quadruple check….only takes a minute…

[@gailjohnson6670]

Sounds like the employee wanted better light for stealing the bike. Glad you got bike back. Sorry to hear Paul and you broke up. You both seemed so happy together. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

The employee may be an informant, scout or just plain stupid and not a bike rider. , ... I would have a conversation with the Hotel Manager about the misinformation of security and cameras. I believe they owe you batteries and the labor to install them and refurbish the bike to new., as well as the cost of a proper chain lock.

[@ricks.9984]

Absolutely. I had stuff stolen from my hotel room (Chicago Marriott) and it was after I forgot to lock it in the safe and a hotel employee (room cleaner) had scoped it out. IMHO most thefts are the result of a referral...and BTW, the manager at Marriott said there was no way their employee would do that...uh, huh, right.

[@gailjohnson6670]

@@ricks.9984 If a camera planted in the room when gone for security might be the answer.

[@gailjohnson6670]

@@ricks.9984 If a camera planted in the room when gone for security might be the answer.

[@jennyjones2729]

paul is nice, but she is healthy. She has been improving herself for years and Paul is just now starting. I hope she finds someone with a higher emotional intelligence and someone who is as vibrant and lively as her.

[@joshlighthart8551]

Glad you got your bike back Liz. Thanks for sharing I like how you share all the ups and downs of life. It's a breath of fresh air to see real life and not just the fluff.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for saying so, Josh. So glad to have you here. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.

[@littlezentz]

Last thing I remember getting stolen, was my aluminum ladder. I was too tired, went inside and fell asleep. The sleep was worth it. What a cool bike you have. Sad to hear your relationship folded, but happy to see how well you are dealing with it. Big thumbs up!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for the thumbs up, and for watching! See you in the next video!

[@raven4090]

I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time. I'm not that good at knowing the right thing to say, but I'm glad you got your bike back. I hope you really enjoy your next camper and have a wonderful future with it!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks for the kind words. I am just grateful for the happy outcome. And thank you for watching!

[@gagloria9684]

What a horrible hurtful feeling. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that! I'm glad you recovered your bike. Thank God for that tracker!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, indeed. Thank you for watching. Be safe!

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Wow, What a story, Liz. You paid a price but learned a lot. Glad you got your bike back! Thieves have gone to extremes to get these bikes. Nothing is 100% security. I bought an ABUS $200 D Lock for my ebike, and I use that, along with an older D Lock when I have to leave it in public for a short period of time. To my amazement, I've watched videos of people defeating seemingly heavy duty locks with large bolt cutters. I learned that, whether by chain or by D Lock, a large bolt cutter cannot defeat a lock that is 16mm thick, hardened steel. Of course, the "professionals" may use an angle grinder, which, given enough time, will defeat any lock system. My bike also has a rather loud and piercing alarm that I always turn on when leaving my bike. It's maddening, I tell ya! All the best to you, going forward!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind comment! Good point about the alarm, I've got one too and it's a real screecher! Thanks for watching and happy riding.

[@julianparks8485]

Thieves use their own air tags now to track you so they can steal your car, bike, or burglarize your home. They will put them on your person like in a bag or a piece of clothing and on the car or bike.

[@brianwright3564]

Glad to hear that you got your bike back. Have you ever thought of keeping your bike in the hotel room? We’ve done it a few times with no issues.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you !

[@valeriegriffin8217]

So glad you got your bike back! So sorry things didn’t work out for you and Paul. Breathe deep and know better days are coming. Happy belated birthday 🎉Keep doing your channel I really enjoy it!!! Hugs and happy thoughts are being sent to you! ❤

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so much for your love and support, Valerie. It's been rough so I sure appreciate it. I do see blue skies ahead now though. Thanks again and see you in the next video.

[@barbaraanderson2286]

Way to go recovering your Bike! Thank you for sharing all of the ups and downs of RV life and keeping it real. I cannot wait to see your new rig and why you choose it

[@LizAmazing]

I can't wait to show you Barbara! If you want to get a sneak peek, I will be sharing early on my Patreon page. And thanks for watching!

[@lorihendricks8617]

So glad you got it back!!! Thank God for those trackers!! And also so sorry to hear about you and Paul. We know you gave it an honest shot but remember when one door closes another one opens to new adventures!!! Stay safe!! Looking forward to your upcoming videos and to see your new camper!!

[@robertsmith2956]

Kid lost his iphone on a roller coaster. Before park opened I could track it going around the track so I knew it was in one of the cars. Screen grabbed a couple of pings to show it on the drop, and at the launch station house, to email them. Once he got home I asked him where he sat, and told the park what car had it. It was wedged on the side of the seat. They mailed it back no charge, arrived in two days.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for the love and support, Lori! Life is good, see you in the next video!

[@LizAmazing]

Great story Robert, thanks for sharing!

[@QwkDraw]

I BOUGHT A JUICED! Arrived Sunday and I LOVE IT!! XL frame fits MY 6'5" frame perfectly I love the handle grips. I couldn't be happier. Thanks for your videos.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! So glad to hear this Dave!!! That's so awesome. Happy riding and hope to see you on the bike trail.

[@melissak_007]

Such a relief and very much a happy ending!! Lesson learned and appreciate you sharing this unpleasant situation. The GPS tracker/Apple Air Tag really made a difference in reuniting you with your eBike along with having the police assist in the process! You were determined to be on their tail and gave the thieves a panic run! Well done, Liz!!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes indeed. Thanks for the support and cheering me on, Melissa. Here's my update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@rrichardson53]

Sadly my small town has become crime ridden over the past year. I had my SUV broken into when I forgot and left an empty backpack close to the rear passenger door window while we walked our dog near our home on a very quick last minute hike. Four vehicles (including ours) was broken into in the middle of the day in a very nice area. I will leave NOTHING inside including vehicle registration and insurance docs in the glove box. I’m so glad you got your e-bike back - thank goodness for the tracking tag.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, so sorry this happened to you. Thanks for watching and be safe.

[@debbiepigott119]

I really enjoy the way you help others. The way you teach people by learning by your own mistakes save others from learning the hard way. I know other people feel like me and appreciate the advice you give so keep up the good work ❤😊

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Debbie, thank you so much for saying so! It is my mission to be a force of good. Sure appreciate having you here! See you in the next video.

[@barbaragreen9480]

Happy Birthday! So very sorry that this happened to you. My husband just bought a Juiced E Bike, when we were test riding them in Chula Vista last month, we told the gentleman that was helping us, that we watched your channel, he said you were good friends. So glad you got your bike back. Sounds like maybe an hotel employee could have been involved. I just wonder. Wishing you all the best!

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, so you met Rich at Juiced! Congrats on your ebike, I hope you bought one of their horns, too. More theft prevention tips on my follow up video here, happy riding! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@jerrilynnbicek7996]

Thank you, Liz, for sharing your experience. Please do not be hard on yourself. We all have those days. Thankful you have your bike back. Looking forward to more videos.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks you so much for watching. And sure appreciate your kind words. Hugs!

[@Raining_Brass]

So glad you got your bike back! I just got back from a 4000 mile vacation in which we took both of our EBikes with us. At a hotel in a small-ish town in Montana, we weren't able to take our bikes with us to our room. That is something we did every night. This hotel didn't have an elevator, and we were on the 3rd floor. To top it off, there was a major lightning storm going on when we arrived. We decided to leave our bikes, also chained to the rack, just outside the front door of the hotel. It all worked out and our bikes were there in the morning, but I sure didn't sleep very well. I decided that night that as soon as I got home, I would be ordering a couple Air Tags and holders for them. After seeing your video, I'm glad I made that decision.

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Happy belated birthday, Liz! My birthday was last week on the 11th. I’m glad you retrieved your e-bike and things are working out. Want a little advice from a septuagenarian? Don’t drive 750 miles in a day. It can be hard on your back, for starters. You need to take care of your overall health. Try not to break your hand or anything else. You’re an active, vibrant person. It’s good that you run and bike. Try to meditate just a little each day. Praying is speaking to the universe. Meditation is listening to the universe. My mantra is: Travel safe, Do well, Be proud. You’ve got this, Liz! 👍🍂🍁

[@hollyfisher8811]

Excellent advice😎~Happy Late Birthday to You, Greg, and Hope This Next Year is a GREAT One🎉🌠:) My Son is a Gregory and Have Always Loved That Cool Name!!

[@LizAmazing]

Ooh, I love all these life tips, thanks so much for sharing Greg. And also thanks for your words of encouragement. See you in the next video, and thanks for watching.

[@jessicamanion3577]

Happy Birthday Liz! I’m sorry this happened. How amazing to have that GPS finder. Thumbs up to Juiced Great story!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes and kind words, Jessica. Glad to have you here!

[@crazyman3157]

Glade to hear you got your bike back Liz. Juiced stepped up as well which is great. Definitely going to look into the air tags now. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, airtags are the way to go! Thanks for watching!

[@rosemarydoran9907]

So glad you got your bike back! And a belated happy birthday to you! I hope you are in a new rig now and settling in. I'm sure it was challenging dividing up all of your items as you had been traveling together with Paul for quite a while. If I recall he was the king of kitchen appliances so he probably had quite a few of those that he wanted to keep but hopefully you didn't have to put out too much money to restock your new rig. Looking forward to seeing your new home on wheels in a video soon. Safe travels Liz!

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, Rosemary, thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. I did indeed have to go shopping multiple times to stock the new rig! Can't wait to share what I have!!!

[@lukefarmer5391]

I really appreciated the videos you made on this subject of ebike and theft. I didn’t realize how bad of an issue this was until your videos, then I started to look it up and it is a very real issue for all ebike owners. I ended up making a custom bike rack and lock system that is pretty close to theft proof, and if it was it will take a very long time with a grinder and making lots of noise. I also installed the airpod. Thanks for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow. Glad to hear this. I want a bike rack like that!

[@vickik9104]

Geeze louis! Girl, it's always something!!! I can't wait to see your new RV and will follow you on your new adventures.💖

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Vicki! Life is sure not dull. I am hoping for it to be a little less adventurous though! Thanks for watching and for being here!

[@raethibodeau9604]

Happy belated birthday. I'm so sorry you had such a rough day. I guess the positive thing in the story is that you recovered your bike all by yourself. You didn't need a partner to help you. Take it as a learning experience. You are a strong person.

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks for the wise and uplifting words. Sure appreciate your encouragement. And for the birthday wishes!

[@rl5271]

Thanks, Liz! Even though this post is over a year old, the information is timeless! There are a few good air-tag holders that can conceal the tag on your bike. No security apparatus (lock, chain, etc.) is bulletproof. All locks can be picked, Some just take longer. However, thieves seldom try to pick the lock. They use bolt cutters (6 seconds) and battery powered angle-head grinders (less than a minute).. The "top rated" most common name brand chain locks are only an inconvenience to the thief. Leave them in the store unless you use five of them! You first want to make your bike inconspicuous (a cover) and then use multiple security devices so that the thief will avoid the bike because it will take too much time to defeat all of them. As of this date, I only know of two D-locks that take more than 2 minutes to defeat with a grinder and they cost about $300 each.. If you add a disc lock and a thick hardened chain along with an alarm to one of these two D-locks, you are probably going to be safe. If carrying your bike on a hitch rack, remember to double secure the rack to the receiver or vehicle frame. Try to position the key cylinder of any lock so that it is difficult to get too. A sticker that says "WARNING ALARM!" is a good deterrent if you can place it in an obvious place on the vehicle or bike cover. Be sure to read the fine print if you buy a device that promises to pay you if your bike is stolen using their device. Yes, all this is inconvenient, but so is having your bike stolen!

[@allywilkeforsenate]

There is nothing anyone can do to a thief that I will ever feel bad about.Glad you got your bike back and I hope the thief gets a severe punishment.

[@LizAmazing]

Me, too! All I can hope for is karma because the police say there is not enough evidence. Thanks for watching Ally!

[@h8GW]

@Liz Amazing For some people, simply getting arrested is a deterrent from future crimes. Surely the police had enough probable cause for that.

[@Australiacalling]

@@LizAmazing not enough evidence because of police incompetence.

[@ricgunn1439]

No punishment in this life. But lots of time for traffic tickets

[@timhuson4800]

"I hope the thief gets a severe punishment." In this day and age, the thieves are probably suing the police dept and the youtuber for dog knows what. Notice she didn't mention anyone being arrested. I'm guessing there are reasons to not arrest.

[@annej5699]

I'm sorry all of this has been happening to you. It sounds like it's been a lot all at once. I am very glad you got your bike back. Thank you for sharing the details so that we can learn.

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much for your kindness, Anne. I am definitely looking for some peace and relaxation in my near future as I recover from the recent big life changes and focus on moving forward. Thanks for being here!

[@roost3r]

So glad to hear that you recovered it. Any sort of break-ins or theft? Really feel like a personal violation. It's a strange feeling, but I'm so glad you got that bike back.

[@LizAmazing]

You got that right, Jeremiah, it definitely feels like a personal violation. Whew, so glad to have that behind me now. Thanks for watching and hugs to you and your family! Also, hold on to your nice bike!!!

[@cariskel4169]

I'm just now coming across your video a year late! I really do appreciate your honest account of the whole situation and I'm so glad that you were able to get your bike back in the end. Also, I can sure relate to being in a situation where circumstances we're going through strongly affect our judgement. Over 20 yrs. ago, my daughter (in her 20's) and I had to live with my mother for a time after my 30 year marriage ended (husband tried to kill me). Not only was there the trauma from all that, but as part of the divorce agreement, I had to return the car. We ended up using using 2 old bikes as our means of transportation. We rode them to work, store, bank and anywhere else we had to go. And to be honest, they were just regular bikes, but we were thankful for them! One day we rode the bikes up to the library to check our email because mom didn't have internet. We locked the bikes up safely right in front of the front door. When we left not 15 minutes later, the bikes were gone, not even the locks remained. Oddly, the security guard who was standing in the front lobby just a few feet from the door, saw nothing. We felt like we'd been punched in the stomach. Unlike your bike, ours were not worth much to anyone but us, and now we were back to walking everywhere. Thank the Lord, our story had a happy ending. Though our bikes were never found, a family member felt so badly for us that they offered to let us use their spare car until we were able to get on our feet....and that was an enormous blessing. All that is probably too much information, but just saying that we can sure relate. Thank you for sharing your story! Sometimes it's easy to think everyone else has the perfect life, but the truth is, sometimes bad things happen even when you're trying to do everything right. Also, thank you for everything you do to help others! God bless!

[@carlwellman3623]

Glad you got it back Liz, we carry 2 e-bikes in our 5th wheel, always covered and locked. Having them covered I really believe helps so the thieves can’t steal with their eyes. Sorry to hear about you and Paul, went thru St. George’s Utah last year on our way to Kanab and Zion/Bryce parks.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Carl. Yes, I messed up by not covering, wasn't firing on all cylinders. But I forgave myself considering the circumstances. Lots and lots of things to do in the St George area for sure! I did a review on the campground where I stayed in case you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPGqHueqMh0d6c Thanks for watching.

[@edgramza]

Geez Liz, I guess Happy Birthday to you! Really glad you got your bike back and that Juiced is taking care of you. Having something stolen from you is really tough. Had home broken into years ago and it felt like a huge violation of privacy! One thing to have your things stolen but then knowing some creepy person(s) were in your home just goes right through you. I’m always a little nervous about our ebikes and that’s why I don’t use them just to run to the store down the street because I just know they’d be gone because the bad guys these days are so doggone bold! Neighbor across the street just had his catalytic converter stolen off his care at grandkids soccer game a few weeks ago and even with people filming them they just kept at it and were gone in about 2 minutes. Everyone wants what we have I guess. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to seeing what your next rig is. Stay safe…

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Ed, nice to hear from you. WOW about the catalytic converter, what a story. And so sorry you had thieves in your house. It definitely is a violation feeling. I do sometimes worry about someone trying to take my bike while I'm on it. But it does go fast! And I do avoid sketchy areas. As you can see, the thieves live in a VERY nice house. I don't know if I'd be safe riding my bike on their street, unfortunately. It pains me to think about all the stolen merchandise that must be in that house. Thanks for your comment, can't wait to show you my rig!

[@michaelpickles1422]

Well done Liz, it's annoying to have your bike stolen but your story illustrates magnificently the benefits of tagging your bike! we have high value e bikes and our insurer insists on additional security in the form of Sold Secure Gold or Diamond rated locks used whenever the bikes are left unattended , even for a short time. I even shackle my Brompton in plain sight when travelling by train or bus or inside a restaurant, a sad reflection of our times.

[@kathyadams3366]

Glad you got your bike back! I didn’t know you and Paul broke up again, sorry to hear that. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Wish the best for you both.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you. Yes it has definitely been a roller coaster ride. Thanks for being here through thick and thin and for watching. See you in the next video.

[@bellamaggs2905]

So glad you found your bike. We recently had our 28' pull behind camper stolen. We moved into a neighborhood that doesn't allow them so we were excited to find a neatby covered storage unit for it. I wish I had thought of hiding an Apple Airtag in it but didn't and it has not been recovered. The storage facility was of no help at all. Cameras and a locked gate proved to be useless. We now have two eBikes and will be vacationing soon but thankfully they are folding bikes so we will keep them inside our vehicle and inside our room at the lodge. They and everything else movable we own now have airtags.

[@LizAmazing]

Whew, I am so sorry this happened to you. How terrible that must have felt to have had your camper stolen! Yep, AirTags are great. BUT they are not foolproof. I've since learned there are Bluetooth tracker devices which thieves can use to find the trackers. Always something! Have a great vacation and keep those bikes with you. And thanks for watching.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Woah, I'm so glad you got it back! Yes, there's times where we aren't quite as mentally there....it happens to all of us. 🤷‍♀️

[@LizAmazing]

It sure does! Thanks for your understanding and kindness.

[@lorichaulk5583]

What size AirTag - what kind - I have a aventon bike and want to add it to the bike

[@LizAmazing]

@@lorichaulk5583 There’s only one kind but you will need an iPhone to set it up and track it. There are other trackers for non iPhones

[@33Jenesis]

You are strong! So much happening in a few days but you came out fine. Happy belated birthday and safe journey :)

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your support, Jen! Glad to have you here! see you in the next video.

[@smartazz61]

Sorry to see you're not with the gentleman you had your other channel with. I'm about your age and decided in my case that I was much better off alone. It took a bit longer than I had hoped it would to get used to it (about 2 years) but wow! This is fantastic. Of course everyone's road is different. Good luck no matter which fork in the road you take.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for the good wishes, hugs to you!

[@gailresources3970]

Yes, I did say “hotel room!” Thieves today don’t even care if they know there are cameras. Here in California you can’t trust ANYWHERE being safe. You were so very lucky getting it back.

[@LizAmazing]

I sure am. I will keep a better job securing it from now on. Thanks for watching, Gail!

[@josephfdent]

Well, truth is, she was going to get it back no question, because of that GPS. The question really was, in what condition? Thankfully, it wasn't damaged too much, or the damages were repairable. The lesson learned, is to really have a highly valuable bike like hers more secured with a steel bike lock or on your person, like in your hotel room or office. Most people can't carry or even roll a heavy bike into the building so heavy duty bike locks are a must. Have two different kinds of locks for extra layers of security. GPS is a layer of security that is needed because it will get your property back

[@Lerxst3333]

Congratulations on getting your bike back! Thank you for the advice!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank YOU, glad to have you here!

[@jeffanderson8384]

I've stored my bike in my truck bed on numerous occasions in some fairly sketchy areas (urban/city). Always cover it! I also use multiple locks. Plus I strip it of the valuable parts - battery, seat, front tire. Between the lack of parts and multiple locks I've never had a problem.

[@kenthenson4508]

Glad you got your bike back. We’ve been camping for years and this year for the first time we had some fishing gear taken in the middle of the night. Rangers recovered part of it. So sad that society has changed so much.

[@williambranham6249]

Thieves are not new. More people, more stuff to steal. Insurance!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no, so sorry. I did a follow up video here, and thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@gd4u422]

I'm glad you are ok and you got your bike back.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much! See you in the next video.

[@davidrobinson5581]

I had my trailer stolen from outside my house. Unfortunately it wasn’t locked or insured. I was heartbroken. I have since invested in two trailer locks and my brother will give me his one. I have also invested in GPS air tags. So when I get my next one I’ll be ready. Plus I’ll be giving it a different paint job so it stands out like a sore thumb. I’m pleased you got yours back.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Thanks Liz for sharing your experiences. You really are a wise woman overall. Sorry to hear about you &=Paul. But, I skill feel that the caring will never stops & if anything you both have a good friendship . Dating in the middle age and older is another ballgame. All the best to you & Paul still.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for the warm wishes. Life is good. See you in the next video and thanks for being here.

[@shepatown]

Liz, That story sounded like quite an ordeal. I'm glad you handled it well. I may get that hardened steel chain lock for my recumbent. I hate thieves.

[@LizAmazing]

Do it. Highly recommend that for peace of mind, James. I'm reading about many bike thefts from viewers sharing in the comments. It is VERY common. Happy riding and thanks for watching.

[@anthonyb2334]

Amazing story. If we ever cross campground paths we can swap more stories about issues like this. I’ve had my camp spot vandalized, my classic car stolen, and the list goes on. Thank goodness you got it back. Stay safe.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh goodness, so sorry. Would love to meet you and swap stories around the campfire. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonyb2334]

@@LizAmazing I have to “ try” and take things in stride. When I say I wish I could have caught them in the act, my lovely wife reminds me it could have turned out worse. She is right and Yes it could.

[@bernardszirth9665]

Happy belated birthday and so happy you could get your bike back! Wish we could live in a safer world but- we need to learn to sleep with one eye open of have AirTags :) can’t wait to see what you got for your new home :): Thanks for sharing with us this great video!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Bernard on all counts!!! I am super excited to share!! Thanks for watching and for being here!

[@arbonneladyTN]

@@LizAmazing This is a good video, good info. I will show parts of it in my Personal Security classes, IF I have your permission. Sad to hear the two of you are broken up again.

[@joannwidney2764]

So glad you got your bike back. I’d definitely bet the employee was in on the theft. It would have been stolen either place you parked it since she saw it in the first place. By telling you to park out front she thought it would make her look innocent. I am excited to see your new home. Stay happy and healthy.

[@LizAmazing]

@@arbonneladyTN Sure as long as you credit the source as Liz Amazing on KZbin. And thanks for the good wishes

[@billwilliams44]

Isn’t this the third bike you’ve had stolen in as many years? I have a pretty nice Litespeed with Dura Ace components that I lock on top to a Yakima rack. I won’t even go into a grocery store with it on top. Either put it in the car, take it in with me or don’t go in the store. I don’t think you can trust ANY rack/lock system.

[@tinaperez9756]

Even in the car someone can just break a window and steal it.

[@LizAmazing]

So true! Thanks for watching Bill and here is my follow-up video: Thieves took four ebikes from my campground and hotel | theft prevention tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@rockinstone123]

I know this post is a year old but I just want to say the Apple AirTag surprised me how accurate and dependable they are. One fit in a seam in my truck’s sun visor. Impossible to detect. I went to KZbin University and learned how to disable the speaker per the suggestions on KZbin to not give away the location of the tag. I now have them on almost everything that could be lost or stolen. Great invention!

[@jimji2774]

Is there an equivalent chip for Android users ?

[@64maruca]

So happy to hear you got your bike back! Take good care and safe travels

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much for being here, and see you in my latest right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZqzpYqto610fs0

[@julianachandler2975]

So glad that you got it back!❤

[@LizAmazing]

Me, too! Here's my update and thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@bmwohl]

Thank you so much Liz for your video. The last time I had a bike stolen was about 40 years ago. I'm thinking of getting a e-bike and I'll read up on yours. Your video and your actions were brave.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, sure glad to have you here. Happy ebike shopping and hope to see you on the bike trail!

[@RealRickCox]

I always thought of St. George as being a very safe, low-crime part of Utah. The neighborhood where the police went looked like an upscale area. I really hope the police were able to fingerprint the bike and potentially hold the people at the original house accountable for stealing and damaging your bike!

[@baldy95307]

Surely you jest.

[@JJ38255]

Most likely some teenage punks from a well off family who have done this before and their parents have no clue because they don't pay attention and they're gone working all the time

[@cr2884]

Crime is everywhere… so sad to say our world isn’t what it was 50 years ago

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, it was a very upscale neighborhood. That might have been why the cops were reluctant to take action. Thanks for watching.

[@kathykeene2092]

Wow, thank you for sharing your story and helping us too. Did you have your battery on the bike when it was stolen? I wonder if that encourages thieves to take the bike or is is better to remove the battery. I am anxiously waiting to hear about your new rig.

[@scottbaker9066]

they can't sell it for much without the keys and a battery that fits, cause it looks stolen, and the battery is $300 or more.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, unfortunately the battery was on it. When you and Larry park yours outside your rig, be sure to remove them. Here’s my follow up video in case you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@kevinr9369]

Thank goodness you got your bike back. I just bought a cargo trailer, and got a hardened hitch lock and a wheel chain lock. Also a receiver hitch lock for truck. It will be a lot harder to steal the trailer. Thanks for the video

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Kevin. Gotta stay one step ahead of them for sure. Be safe!

[@Robnord1]

Thanks for the video Liz. I have a Rad Rover. I carry it inside my E250 van or in an enclosed trailer only. Displayed on an external bike mount, it's just too tempting to thieves...no matter how many locks, chains, or cables secure it. It *will* eventually be stolen. A sad commentary on today's world, but it is what it is. Edit; Thinking I'd seen something similar from you in the past, I reviewed channel videos. So this is the 3rd time you've had an e-bike on an external rack stolen. Wow! Just more evidence that what I say is 100% true. If you have it in the open, they will steal it. A $40 cordless grinder from Harbour Freight is all it takes to defeat whatever locking 'solution' there is. Enclosed in a vehicle or trailer that has an alarm is my choice, or leave the bike home.

[@LizAmazing]

You are so right, if they know you have a bike it is just so tempting. I have an exciting update, check it out here, and thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@Robnord1]

@@LizAmazing I must confess Liz...Went there, saw I'd already viewed, and even gone on to leave a snarky, know-it-all type comment. I deleted it. Stuff like this can happen to any of us. Happy trails !

[@LizAmazing]

@@Robnord1 Thank you, Rob! ❤️

[@birddog3130]

The Hotel scamed you BIG time

[@tunneltothecloud7904]

Sorry to hear about your break up. I hope everything works out

[@normanmallory2055]

I’m happy you got your bike back , what an ordeal ! Seems you lost one or both bikes off the back of your 5th wheel one time in a campground!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, we sure did! Paul did not lock them. We have since learned that campgrounds are a big target because there is a high ratio of E bikes in them. There is some new technology coming down the pike in bike theft prevention. I can't wait to share, stay tuned.

[@normanmallory2055]

@@LizAmazing I will watch for that ! Thanks

[@normanmallory2055]

Where I work , right next to the front door 9:00 am , folks are coming and going normal business day ! My bike was 5’ to the side of the door , I went into the store for less than 10 minutes, came out my new bike is gone ??? Okay a co-worker is having fun with me so I went back into the store and talked to the fellows , nope no one touched my bike ! There is a technician working up a pole across the street so I walked over and talked to him , he said I did see you ride up but I did not see the bike leave ! Gone in less than 10 minutes never to be recovered!

[@jeanettesjourney9147]

A very happy belated birthday to you Liz. People can be so horrible. I'm so glad you got your bike back. What an adventure! Thanks for the great advice. We don't yet have ours but when we do we will be a little better prepared. A hardened steel chain sounds great but what lock would you recommend to go with it?

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Jeanette! Thanks for your question, I’ve been testing a new angle grinder resistant lock and it’s awesome! See my video about that with some great theft prevention tips! Happy riding! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@jeanettesjourney9147]

@@LizAmazing thank you. I will check it out asap.

[@kenw.4539]

Hey Liz, just ran into this video. Love your videos on the RV industry. I currently don't own an RV but I plan on getting one in the future, probably a Class C or a campervan. I've been biking for about 40 years and I've had about 4 bikes stolen from me. I'm a bike/pedestrian/public transit advocate in my city (Fremont, CA). My last stolen bike was a nice full suspension mountain bike I had left inside my car overnight in front of my house because I was too tired to bring it in. Big mistake. I woke up the next morning to find someone had broken into the car and stole the bike and about $500 worth of bike gear. They took nothing else. I'm glad your bike had an active GPS tracker on board. In my neck of the woods, the cops see bike theft as prevalent and low priority unless there was physical injury involved somehow. They usually will not pursue your case unless they witnessed the theft themselves. If what happened with your bike happened here, I'm not sure any effort would have been done to recover my bike as it might be against policy. Just a thought but with the metal bike chain you bought, a bike thief will be able to cut it in about 20 seconds or less. If you bought a very expensive, steel U-lock, thieves can probably break it in 1-2 minutes with a tool that works like a car jack. It just slowly expands until the lock is snapped. There are nice hitch bike racks with good locking mechanisms though. Overall, I would recommend assuming your bike is something easily stolen and there are bike thieves everywhere as it's an easy crime with lots of chop shops around so never let it out of your sight if possible, especially with something as valuable as your e-bike. The bike locks only slow down a bike thief from a few seconds to 1-2 minutes. My personal strategy is to minimize the risk. Whenever, I bike to a public event like a festival, I find where the cops are I and I lock up my bike as close to them as possible or in a very public place where there is lots of people around. Even then, I've heard stories of bike thieves brazenly coming with bolt cutters and stealing a bike in front of everybody. I hope everything has gone well with your bike in the past year. Coming back to RVs for a moment, after watching most of your recent videos, I think we need Congress to pass a lemon law for RVs and perhaps do a Sherman anti-trust investigation into the RV industry (both Congress and the DOJ) and either break up some of these companies or heavily regulate the industry or allow more foreign competition. Thanks!

[@jnkburl]

Glad you got the bike back and thanks for the great info to help us maybe avoid the same type theft!

[@LizAmazing]

I sure hope some good comes out of this video. Thieves are bold these days!

[@tonto2455]

Well done Liz and very pleased you got it back. I had a motorbike stolen and it was discovered in a ditch minus a few key parts. A write-off.

[@LizAmazing]

Yikes. I am so sorry. How awful. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@collinsfriend1]

I am thinking the hotel employee set you up. They had to know there was no cameras.. and a perfect place for them to go out the front door and get the bike stash it in an office and slip it out.

[@LizAmazing]

You just never know. Thanks for watching and check out my update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@RCVideo-dh8cs]

Did they arrest anyone yet?

[@LizAmazing]

I am waiting for an update. I will keep you posted.

[@eileeneclark9011]

3/26/23...Liz...Just now gifted an e-bike from a long-time friend + her hubby. Will be delivered in 10 days/2 weeks as they vacation in FL + visit 2 other ppl.... stopping by my place in Central FL on their way back home to AL. Rewatched your e-bike videos b/c I remembered you + BF had your 1st e-bikes stolen a while back. Going to buy lock + chain + motion item tomorrow so I'll be ready to go... Once bike is delivered + I have Vin #/info for my ins agent + I LEARN HOW TO RIDE AN E-BIKE!!! Thanks for all the info. THANKS FOR "TEACHING US THE ROPES" B/C WE/YOUR VIEWERS DON'T WANT TO "LEARN THE HARD WAY". Safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much. Good for you for doing the research! Happy riding and thanks for watching.

[@lindae4061]

Do you think the hotel front desk person knew the thieves?

[@LizAmazing]

You know, that crossed my mind, Linda. Not quite sure what to believe. Thanks for watching, and I am just glad to have my bike back!

[@mtyhntr49]

So glad you got closure on this nightmare. We are in UNCHARTED waters and its all on us to protect our belongings. Be safe always and thank you for this testimony. Happy riding. 😊

[@tsmi5807]

This is a great video, showing the theft liklihoods of stuff like bikes. When I got my first expensive bike, my insurance refused to have anything to do with bikes at all.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, always check your insurance, thanks for this.

[@Powerstroke98]

Hello Liz, I realize this video is now a year old, but thought I would respond as well, in that we too take our two e-bikes with us, using the Hollywood bike rack/carrier! Right off the bat, I didn't trust the locking mechanism of the carrier, and I always cover our e-bikes as well, BUT, I never have less than FIVE locks, some locking the bikes together, and some locking the bikes to the carrier itself, of which the carrier is locked to our motorhome! Two of the locks are of the type you use, with hardened steel, which would take a great deal of time, effort and noise to deal with. The other locks may be easier to get through, but one locks the two front wheels together. One hardened steel lock, is a folding lock, locking the two bikes together, and my fat-tire e-bike is 75 lbs without the battery, and my wife's is about 65 lbs, so even getting through the locks, The Kryptonite New York lock weights another 10 lbs. which would add to the e-bikes, and trying to carry the bikes would be difficult even for two individuals. Our bedroom is no more than 3' from the back of our motorhome, so having the ability to 'quietly' take them is pretty well impossible as well. So, these days, I say 'the more locks the better' in that thieves might just pass your bike, and more on to an easier theft? Adding the air tags or one of the other gps choices is a great idea, and I 'always' take my battery off, when on the rack/carrier, making using the e-bike difficult and expensive, because as you know, these batteries are very expensive! Thanks for the video Liz, as I know you've been through this before, and appreciate you explaining how you got this e-bike back!

[@MichelGagnon-rk8vx]

Same happened to me in Bakersfield. Parked in front of a Hilton Hotel affiliate. Lots of light and multiple locks. They stole two eBikes, value of 12,000$. Unfortunately, no eTags on them. Hotel said no cameras. We were too lazy to get the bikes off the truck into hotel. Tough lesson. I did replace them, these bikes are awesome. They were German Haibikes. You were lucky. I'm buying trackers today.

[@mkrug1149]

Glad you got it back, problem with hardened locks or any lock for that matter, just about every tool company has battery powered tools, and battery powered grinders make quick work of these.

[@franknielsen3562]

Great information, I was thinking of buying a trike E bike. I like that juice comes with a built in GPS. I know that thieves can steal anything, but with your lock suggestions I would maybe use 2 or more when I could. Great video. Juice doesn’t” make a a trike. But I want a 20amp hour battery, no less and a rear or mid drive

[@pauldietrich9199]

Liz, just a suggestion when parking your truck with your bike on the back, try to back into the parking space not pull in. When you pull in it allows traffic passing in the rear to see your bike, the thieves crusing the parking lot can easily see. And yes I agree with the other reply the the Motel employ was in on the theft, convincing you that there was plenty of lighting and security cameras. The lighting just help the thieves...

[@LizAmazing]

Great tip, thank you for watching. Stay tuned for an update.

[@scottforslund8813]

Had somebody break into my yard Barn Thanksgiving morning. Stole a motorcycle, Mini Bike and Chainsaw. Followed the tracks through my property to a house behind but the police said they couldn't do anything about it if they don't actually see it. I knocked on the door and asked if he saw it and they said no of course. Not much else for anybody to do. The most violated I have ever felt. Now I have more lights, better locks and one more major deterrent if I actually catch them in the act. Glad you got yours back. You are a strong person.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh Scott, so sorry. Yes it is such a violation. I will have an update this week, stay tuned.

[@WaverlyLassila]

I’m just now looking into Electric Bikes & more then likely going to get an expensive one. I can’t believe all the E Bikes you’ve had stolen, I totally understand because when i was much younger I had 2 Toyota Trucks stolen Twice….. so I Very much appreciate you’re putting this out for us to learn as much as you know on UnTube. Thank you, Thank You, Thank you…!

[@LizAmazing]

You are so welcome! Yep, with living on the road that bike never gets hidden in a garage or even a backyard. Whenever a bike is visible, even under a cover, it is vulnerable. Happy ebike shopping to you!

[@ZonaJim]

Great story with good tips to prevent this kind of theft Liz. And that is sure on beautiful GDRV Solitude.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Jim, glad to have you here.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Liz, first glad you got your bike back. We RV and carry our two RAD ebikes in the back of our truck. It's a pain, but I always travel with them covered. I also never store them with the batteries installed. Batteries are always separate unless we're riding the ebikes. Airtags or any GPS tracker is a must but I would also suggest you have pictures and the serial number of your ebike and somewhere on the ebike leave something personalized that would aid in identifying it as yours.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, great tips. Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing you two in a campground someday!

[@rickyrice7376]

Hi Liz, I'm so glad you got ur bike back. I absolutely love Juiced. I have a RCS too, 2018. I don't have the new battery with the air tag. If it wasn't for the tracking device, it would be long gone. I don't know what the cops were thinking about going to door. Good luck on ur ventures.

[@LizAmazing]

Yeah, isn't that crazy? I am super happy to have my bike back. Would love to see you on the bike trail! Thanks for watching, Ricky!

[@tfourqurean8310]

I'm glad you got your bike back Liz.

[@LizAmazing]

Me, too! Thanks for watching. I'll be doing an update to this video so stay tuned.

[@Webnicity]

Great outcome. Glad you recovered your bike. Thanks for the link to the hardened steel chain lock, I need one.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes. And there's now an angle grinder resistant lock, check it out and more bike theft prevention tips in my update, thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@walter.bellini]

What a crazy story, very happy that you got your bike back. Bravo to everyone involved. Curious question why wouldn’t you at night put the bike inside your camper so that no one would see it out. Thank you

[@earljohnson2676]

What a nice sweet woman really gets me mad steeling from a sweet lady . I love the way you handled it n used it as a lesion on the mistakes made but that’s how we learn . I’m happy you have your bike back n stay strong

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks for your kind words, and thanks for watching.

[@namolokaman2393]

Get a barronium motorcycle lock. They are expensive, but impossible to cut through with a portable angle grinder. The steel chains, however, can be cut through in no time at all.

[@heavenlyglamhome3688]

Great video with good tips and a reminder to be vigilant and cautious. So happy that you got your bike back with valuable lessons learned that you could share with us.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words!

[@bethcomstock5708]

We had 3 locks on our toy hauler parked in our driveway with in a few minutes one early morning it was gone! We looked for it ourselves and posted it on a local facebook page. We found it in 3 days and then found the quad that was in it when it was stolen 2 days later. My tip, locks keep the honest honest, a thief will get through any lock. Also just as you did call the police file the reports but be an active member of the search if you can. You are the only one that had something to loose, it's just another stolen item to anyone else. Glad to hear you had a happy ending.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes. All you can do is hope to slow them down or inconvenienced them enough that they move on. And good news, I have an update planned with better antitheft devices. See you then. And so sorry that you went through that.

[@boogies10]

Thank u Liz! I have 2 E-bikes and a few other bikes and theyre all high end bikes. Im already vigilant in securing them but now ill be even more vigilant. Thank u again Liz. Be safe in your travels!

[@LizAmazing]

You're so welcome. I have some updated tips right here and a brand new super cool lock that's angle grinder resistant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mUaXlprZqeqrs

[@mgallager1449]

Sorry about your incident w your e-bike. Happy belated Birthday. I hope you r enjoying your new camper.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, thank you! Yes, I bought a motorhome for my birthday! Thanks for watching and see you in the next video where I show what I got!

[@tomwilliam5118]

I'm glad you got your ebike back and sorry to hear about all your sorrows and your recent life. Isn't this the second bike that was stolen from you

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Tom, first bike on my watch, hopefully the last! Paul did not lock up the bikes on the last theft. I will definitely be using that heavy chain. Hopefully never going through this again! And thanks for watching.

[@garyjensen3414]

I have a Rad Rover 6 ---E Bike and love it...I know the juiced bikes are nice also..Like yours, I wish I had a tracker for my bike..Right now It stays home (garage) with me and I keep it in my sight when out--PLUS I always have two locks and I take the battery OUT when I am away from it...Sorry about your experience..It does sound as if the employee may have been in on it, but that would be tough to prove...Stay safe, wear your helmet and insure your bike...

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary! Yes a garage is the BEST place for an ebike. So hard to keep one safe when out in public. And thanks for watching.

[@jcmgc]

I had a bike stolen off the back of my car and I what is considered to be a good lock. I’ve replaced that lock with a hardened steel chain with 8 mm links, and a lock with a 3/8 inch cobalt shank. I also know that someone with a battery powered die cutter could get through that in about six minutes, It would be at making a shower, sparks and a lot of noise though.