[Recovery Story] Do you recognize these fine young men?

CSBR listing:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/194340

 

The theft (edited/zoomed)

1) Checking out the bike

2) Returning 5 minutes later to steal it

3) The theft, zoomed

4) The checking out, zoomed

 

The other bike found locked with this one:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/194422

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on August 21, 2013 at 11:19am

I had them cutting those cables in 12 seconds and 9 seconds, respectively. Anyone else?

Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on August 21, 2013 at 11:24am

Congrats on the recovery! (Hope BOTH bike owners got better locks this time!)

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 21, 2013 at 12:54pm
Fucking hoodie in July!
Permalink Reply by Melissa Ulbricht on August 22, 2013 at 7:36am

Hi Sarah, thanks for the comment. It was my blue bike that was stolen in the video, and I did indeed purchase a better lock. 

Sarah D. 1-3.3 said:

Congrats on the recovery! (Hope BOTH bike owners got better locks this time!)

Permalink Reply by WillG on August 23, 2013 at 2:03am

I'm surprised it took that long.

One doesn't truly understand how silly cable locks are until one actually cuts a cable lock with bolt cutters. It's incredibly quick and easy. 

Kevin C said:

I had them cutting those cables in 12 seconds and 9 seconds, respectively. Anyone else?

Permalink Reply by dan brown on August 23, 2013 at 2:20am

gabe is right. yesterday the heat index was like in the low 90's and hoodies were standard garb in my ghetto

h' 1.0 said:

It actually was very cool that day. The following morning I went to help with a neighborhood event and ended up not being able to stick it out because I hadn't brought a jacket and hat.

Gabe said:

Fucking hoodie in July!
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 1, 2013 at 4:51pm

The Fat Bike "fad" has extended to WalMart and Target Department store iterations. Huffy, Mongoose, etc. Starting at $199. No ups. No extras.

h' 1.0 said:

And on that note...

I saw someone puttering down the sidewalk yesterday on one of those bikes with the giant tires... I've searched Surly Pugsley and Pug-Ops and Moonlander-- are there other brands/models of this type of bike?


Permalink Reply by Josh L. on December 2, 2013 at 5:45am

what's interesting about this is that it seems these clowns just happened on the cable locked bike they liked. They were not out to steal as they had no cutters with them. And they must be kids as I dont' see adults riding two to a bike.

Where was this taken? 

Permalink Reply by Melissa Ulbricht on December 2, 2013 at 5:51am

Hi there. It was my bike that was stolen and recovered. It happened near Western/Wabansia, in front of my office. While they didn't initially have cutters with them, you can see from the time stamp that they returned in about 5 minutes with cutters. So they must have access to those nearby; perhaps a car or home? Who knows. They do appear young to me, too.

Permalink Reply by Josh L. on December 2, 2013 at 6:07am

Thanks Melissa.

Just curious did you routinely lock up with a chain or was this a rare event?

What was your thinking of using a chain lock rather than a Lock?  Weight, cost, or perceived security?

Glad you got your bike back.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 2, 2013 at 6:13am

cable w/padlock.

jolondon30 said:

Thanks Melissa.

Just curious did you routinely lock up with a chain or was this a rare event?

What was your thinking of using a chain lock rather than a Lock?  Weight, cost, or perceived security?

Glad you got your bike back.

Permalink Reply by Melissa Ulbricht on December 2, 2013 at 7:23am

Using a cable and padlock wasn't a habit or conscious decision for any reason. A quality U-lock is definitely my preferred option, I just didn't have mine on me at that time. You better believe I use one these days, every day. :)

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