Recovery Stories - The Chainlink
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Newest happy ending:
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tag:thechainlink.org,2011-08-01:2211490:Comment:397678
2011-08-01T05:03:58.481Z
h' Zerocats
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<p>Newest happy ending:</p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191505" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191505</a></p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191506" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191506</a></p>
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<p>Newest happy ending:</p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191505" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191505</a></p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191506" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/191506</a></p>
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A few new ones (may have skip…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-12-06:2211490:Comment:266909
2010-12-06T01:30:10.847Z
h' Zerocats
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A few new ones (may have skipped a few in between-- go to the Chicago Stolen Bicycle Registry and search under "recovered" to see all).<br />
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Today's recovery:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184455" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184455</a><br />
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And here's a similar recovery from this past Thursday:<br />
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<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190337" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190337</a>
A few new ones (may have skipped a few in between-- go to the Chicago Stolen Bicycle Registry and search under "recovered" to see all).<br />
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Today's recovery:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184455" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184455</a><br />
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And here's a similar recovery from this past Thursday:<br />
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<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190337" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190337</a>
Some recent recovery stories…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-22:2211490:Comment:239212
2010-09-22T05:59:27.271Z
h' Zerocats
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Some recent recovery stories from the last few days:<br />
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Specialized Dolce Sport recovered 9/19:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190421" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190421</a><br />
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Cannondale Super V recovered 9/19:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190381" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190381</a><br />
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Spotted on craigslist, recovered from Pawn Shop 9/20:…
Some recent recovery stories from the last few days:<br />
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Specialized Dolce Sport recovered 9/19:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190421" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190421</a><br />
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Cannondale Super V recovered 9/19:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190381" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190381</a><br />
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Spotted on craigslist, recovered from Pawn Shop 9/20:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184104" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184104</a>
Today's story:
http://chicago…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-12:2211490:Comment:235141
2010-09-12T00:13:02.833Z
h' Zerocats
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Today's story:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184036" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184036</a><br />
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One of the stories referenced above, Jake and the Cannondale and Iron Cycles:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190060" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190060</a><br />
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Still need to follow up on the drug dealer story.
Today's story:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184036" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184036</a><br />
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One of the stories referenced above, Jake and the Cannondale and Iron Cycles:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190060" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190060</a><br />
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Still need to follow up on the drug dealer story.
Do tell! We could use a good…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-08:2211490:Comment:233660
2010-09-08T17:12:47.197Z
Amy
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Do tell! We could use a good recovery story.
Do tell! We could use a good recovery story.
2 kind of amazing recovery st…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-05:2211490:Comment:232642
2010-09-05T17:55:29.812Z
h' Zerocats
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2 kind of amazing recovery stories came my way in the last 12 hours--one involving the assistance of a bike shop owner, the other involving storming a drug dealer's lair and stealing back two bikes stolen from a garage . . . need to find the time to follow up and get the detailed stories . . . stay tuned.
2 kind of amazing recovery stories came my way in the last 12 hours--one involving the assistance of a bike shop owner, the other involving storming a drug dealer's lair and stealing back two bikes stolen from a garage . . . need to find the time to follow up and get the detailed stories . . . stay tuned.
I'm sure I'm not the first pe…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-08-04:2211490:Comment:218336
2010-08-04T13:43:04.775Z
Amy
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I'm sure I'm not the first person who's heard this...<br />
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A friend told me that his friend actually found his own stolen bike on Chicago Ave (near the Red Line, near that McDonald's) locked to a bike rack. (Lucky SOB, huh?)<br />
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The owner took his own U-lock and locked his bike (again) to the bike rack, then went and got a cutter himself and cut the thief's lock loose. I thought that was pretty nifty! Great way to make use of a bike lock, if you happen to have a spare one on you! (Of course, this…
I'm sure I'm not the first person who's heard this...<br />
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A friend told me that his friend actually found his own stolen bike on Chicago Ave (near the Red Line, near that McDonald's) locked to a bike rack. (Lucky SOB, huh?)<br />
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The owner took his own U-lock and locked his bike (again) to the bike rack, then went and got a cutter himself and cut the thief's lock loose. I thought that was pretty nifty! Great way to make use of a bike lock, if you happen to have a spare one on you! (Of course, this depends on the thief not getting there first and cutting off your lock).
Just got around to happy-ing…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-30:2211490:Comment:216523
2010-07-30T05:45:24.051Z
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Just got around to happy-ing up this listing:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184466" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184466</a>
Just got around to happy-ing up this listing:<br />
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184466" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/184466</a>
http://chicago.stolenbike.org…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-30:2211490:Comment:216520
2010-07-30T05:30:52.102Z
h' Zerocats
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<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190116" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190116</a><br />
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Happy ending!!!
<a href="http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190116" target="_blank">http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190116</a><br />
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Happy ending!!!
Smart woman and sound advice;…
tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-11:2211490:Comment:208004
2010-07-11T06:50:56.403Z
h' Zerocats
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Smart woman and sound advice; she e-mailed us separately re: her registry listing.<br />
I've asked her to consider taking this post down-- we are finding more and more that as people learn about Swap-O-Rama that they're making the trip in order to score stolen bikes and it's frustrating watching them roll off with new owners before you can get the real owner to come down.<br />
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Here's the text:<br />
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Recovered stolen bike!!! - $1800 (Swap-O-Rama)<br />
Date: 2010-07-10, 2:52PM CDT<br />
Reply to:…
Smart woman and sound advice; she e-mailed us separately re: her registry listing.<br />
I've asked her to consider taking this post down-- we are finding more and more that as people learn about Swap-O-Rama that they're making the trip in order to score stolen bikes and it's frustrating watching them roll off with new owners before you can get the real owner to come down.<br />
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Here's the text:<br />
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Recovered stolen bike!!! - $1800 (Swap-O-Rama)<br />
Date: 2010-07-10, 2:52PM CDT<br />
Reply to: sale-ycfv4-1836035482@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]<br />
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If your bike has been stolen--I highly recommend checking out the Swap-O-Rama on Ashland and 41st.<br />
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Wife and I retrieved her bike there this morning. Helpful if you have the serial number. Also, you should have filed a police report and provide info on any distinguishing marks on the bike. Cops will be only remotely interested in this info, but make sure they write it down--especially if you don't have the SN. I will be returning tomorrow to locate my Trek Madone (gray and dark blue). We are blown away that we were able to find it.<br />
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There were hundreds of bikes there today. I would guess that all were stolen. This is a seedy place so bring backup. My approach was to stall the vendor (ask him about the bike, weather, etc.) while checking out the bike and my wife called the police. When they caught onto me I staked my claim to the bike (wrapped my arms around it) and started talking loud enough about what was going on to draw attention. Got immediate help from passers-by. Security arrived in minutes and fortunately we had the SN. Police showed quickly, too (apparently they had shown up several times already that morning for similar things, stolen items, kids breaking into cars, etc.).<br />
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If I had to do anything different I would have located the office first and sent my wife directly there instead of calling the police only. Chances are the police aren't going to arrive in a timely fashion and you'll be forced to wrestle with the vendor. Keep your eyes on the prize. Remember it's your bike--you have every right to squat on it. I would have forcefully taken it out if I wasn't planning to stick around for the other bike. Throw some shock and aww their way. Ladies ask for help from another vendor or decent patron. These people are sketchy.<br />
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Also, if you're planning to go look for your bike tomorrow--send me a note and we'll meet up. Strength in numbers, eh?<br />
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<cite>Moc Artsy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/recovery-stories?groupUrl=chainlinkbikethefttaskforce&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A207946&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment207946"><div>On Craigslist today:<br/> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1836035482.html" target="_blank">http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1836035482.html</a></div>
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