Prosthetic leg stolen from paralympian's car
SAN FRANCISCO - A paralympian sprinter's blade-style prosthetic was stolen out of his car in San Francisco and he needs it to compete for next year's games in Brazil, CBS San Francisco reports.
Ranjit Steiner says he knew instantly that the thieves likely stole his laptop, which he had forgotten to take out of his car, but soon realized that his $25,000 prosthetic was also taken.
"I never thought that someone would steal my running leg. I'm searching under the seats and in every corner hoping it might magically appear," Steiner told the station.
Steiner competes as a paralympian in track and field. He was hoping to compete in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, but the theft will be difficult to overcome.
"I can't do my sprint workouts, but I can cross-train, and use my walking leg. I'm limited, but I can at least stay in shape," he said.
A gofundme account started by a friend has already raised over $1,700 to help Steiner replace his custom-made leg.