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[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 h' Zerocats on December 1, 2013 at 10:03pm

Hmmm..... (*search*).... so it has.  Thanks.

Kevin C said:

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 10:45am

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 10:51am

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 11:07am

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 11:13am

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 12:23pm

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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