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STOLEN: Black/Gold Custom bike (very distinctive!)

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Here's the CSBR listing: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/193052

Hello Chainlink. I have yet another misfortune in the biking world. My custom made bike was stolen from Wicker Park yesterday. The bike is very distinctive because all parts are different companies along with some stickers that were on the bike. **On the front of the frame where the headset goes is a sticker that says "My friend died because someone opened the door" and along the seat tube down to the cranks is spelled out "TECHNICS" in gold/black font**. I had the bike for one day. I do not have a description of the criminal but I can say that he is a teenager around 16-18 and latino. I have already filed a Registry report but I realize my chances are slim. I have filed a police report for the sake of filing one because I know they wont find it. With your help I maybe will, keep your eyes open, download the picture, make it your homepage (jk), anything to help! Much appreciated!

-the bike was last seen in Lincoln Square [ Lawrence and Clark ] and around Amundsen High School. Actually, I think the kid who stole my bike goes to the school.

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 19, 2012 at 9:52am

good luck. looking forward to a happy reunion of bike and owner. a beauty like that one should NEVER be in the hands of a thief (or a buyer of stolen goods). best wishes

Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on September 21, 2012 at 8:38pm

Thank you! I need others' help, please download the picture

Permalink Reply by El Dorado on September 23, 2012 at 7:23pm

It could be a local gang member who stole it?? The bike looks real good & is the latin kings colors. I could see them showing off the bike.

Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on September 23, 2012 at 10:37pm

It's interesting you brought that up, b/c my friend [who is helping me] said he thinks the thief might be a gangmember and he specifically said Latin Kings.

Permalink Reply by El Dorado on September 24, 2012 at 2:33pm

Vitaliy, I would check out some of the local gang member "hangouts" then. There are many latin kings near sheridan & lawrence.

Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on September 24, 2012 at 3:56pm

I will keep that noted, do you know any other possible locations where the young gangsters might hang out?

Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on October 6, 2012 at 10:19pm

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Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on October 25, 2012 at 9:03pm

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Permalink Reply by Vitaliy on November 18, 2012 at 9:19pm
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Permalink Reply by Josh L. on January 26, 2013 at 11:48pm

I live at Lawrence and Clark and go to a gym in Lincoln  Square (lawrence/clark is uptown btw, not Lincoln Square).  If I see this bike, I will a) call the police and b) see if I can follow them and question the rider.  I won't physically mess with them (that's up to you!).

Guess it's hard to follow someone on a bike without being seen so I'll try and verify the bike is yours and then call 5-0.

Permalink Reply by Anne B. on April 8, 2013 at 6:07pm

I only got a literally 5 second glance at it but a bike just went by me that might (repeat, MIGHT, I had such a fast shot at seeing it) have been yours. Damen and Lawrence, on the east side sidewalk, heading southbound, towards the damen brown line. This was 30 seconds ago. I just sent you a friend request but messed up and forgot to include a description of the rider in it- accept my request and I'll tell you what little more I know. Sorry , he passed me so fast I'm indoors and couldn't get outside fast enough to see more. All I saw was same handlebar style and a lot of black and gold and remembered that this was the area you thought your bike had been seen in. 

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