SIX-YEAR-OLD’S NEW BIKE STOLEN FROM HIS FRONT YARD

Mason Jankowski’s misfortune made the local news on KOLN.

According to KOLN: Over the weekend, a Lincoln, Nebraska, six-year-old’s new dirt bike was stolen from his front yard. With only a few weeks left in his indoor racing season and a birthday on the horizon, the timing is even more unfortunate. His parents said they don’t understand how someone could do this and are looking for answers or help to right the wrong. The family said they’re out of thousands of dollars, but more importantly they have a son who can’t understand why someone would do this and are hoping people in Lincoln will keep an eye out.

That six-year-old, Mason Jankowski, has only been racing dirt bikes for about a year, but it’s already consumed his whole world and created dreams of one day going pro. “Barely been riding, but he’s come a long way,” said Gina Hopkins, Mason’s mom. “He pushes himself, he’s hard on himself, but I make sure that he always is bringing positive feedback too. Over the weekend, Mason was playing outside with friends and trying out the new bike. The family said he came inside for a quick break and when he came back out it was gone.

“I came in, I ate my snack and then I went back out to play with my friends and it was gone.”

“I came in, I ate my snack and then I went back out to play with my friends and it was gone when I came back and I felt upset,” Mason said.” The bike is customized for Mason, with bright orange and white color palette, and has his number 4 on multiple sides. The family said if someone does decide to use it as-is, it’d be hard to miss.