On the Upper West Side, a pedicab, valued at thousands of dollars and essential to its owner Madison Reyes’s livelihood, was stolen the night after Christmas. Reyes, who has been conducting pedicab tours for nine years, expressed his love for the job and how it allows him to give people lasting memories of Central Park. The theft, captured by surveillance video, involved two individuals using a Budget rental truck to carry away the pedicab after cutting through its chain lock. Reyes highlighted the personal significance of the pedicab, stating it was more than just a bike but a means of conducting his business, Madison and Park Tours, especially during its peak season. He mentioned the cost of replacement to be at least $6,000 and urged the thieves to return it, emphasizing the impact of their actions on his ability to work and pay off student loans. The pedicab, which has a plate and VIN number, is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs, making it difficult for someone else to use it for tours.
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