'Atlanta Magnet Man' asks for city's help to retrieve stolen bike

A Gwinnett County jury recently found Esteven Avila-Vega, 28, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm for the 2023 shooting death of 39-year old Angel Mendoza-Ramirez. (Pixabay)

An Atlanta resident known to many as a local hero is asking the city for help locating his stolen bicycle.

Known as the “Atlanta Magnet Man,” Alex Benigno bikes around Atlanta with a hitched trailer that uses magnets to attract metal debris that poses a risk to people’s car tires. 

Benigno first reported the theft on his Instagram page on Wednesday, asking followers to contact him on the app if they see it.