Stolen Bike Registry - do this when your bike gets stolen

"With all the stolen bike posts lately (and no one thinking "I wonder if there's something under Useful Links for this."), I think it's well past time to make a sticky about the Stolen Bike Registry"

- Tank-Ridin' Ryan

Well said Ryan.

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Done and done.

And sticky too.

Cheers - Lee Diamond

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 25, 2011 at 10:50pm

On the subject of heavy/hardened chains:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190841

Strange pattern of leaving lock pieces lately . . .

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/190817

In the majority of "professional" thefts, i.e. those requiring power tools, no trace of the lock is left behind.

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Permalink Reply by Brent Knepper on February 23, 2011 at 12:39am

Hi Everyone,

I hope this is a good place to post this. We've come across an abandoned bicycle. It's pretty fancy and I cannot imagine the owner wanting to get rid of it like that. Kinda tricky making sure it gets back to the right owner, but hopefully this method works.

Craigslist link (please share to facebook and twitter): http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2229676529.html

"We've discovered a potentially stolen bicycle that was abandoned. It is dark blue, with expensive components. Seems to be designed for freestyle fixed gear riding.

Here's the deal:

I've covered up areas that may or may not have a logo or company name, as well as special color and brand hubs. If you are the owner, send an e-mail with the brand of the bike frame, brand/color/description of the hubs, and brand/model of the rear rim. Again, this bike was found abandoned. If you were a previous owner of this bicycle do not hesitate to e-mail and let us know who you sold the bike to so that we may get in touch with them."

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 4, 2011 at 4:44pm

MY REDLINE WAS JUST STOLEN IN FRONT OF MY OFFICE AT 1840 N CLARK. FILING OUT STOLEN BIKE REG NOW.

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on March 4, 2011 at 5:04pm

Sounds like a job for 4 horses and some rope.

Julie Hochstadter said:

MY REDLINE WAS JUST STOLEN IN FRONT OF MY OFFICE AT 1840 N CLARK. FILING OUT STOLEN BIKE REG NOW.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Willis on March 4, 2011 at 5:08pm

Rope I got!

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 4, 2011 at 5:12pm

That's not what it was locked too. Please don't make jokes. I'm pretty torn up over it.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 4, 2011 at 5:24pm

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 4, 2011 at 5:31pm

Police report # HT188653, serial number 005A091101102. Stickers on fender, mudflaps, interrupter brakes.

LINK BIKE REG REPORT HERE.

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 4, 2011 at 5:45pm

Julie, I really hope someone finds your bike soon and you are made whole again. Go good guys!

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on March 4, 2011 at 5:49pm

Kevin updated the listing-- ignore my e-mail.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Police report # HT188653, serial number 005A091101102. Stickers on fender, mudflaps, interrupter brakes.

LINK BIKE REG REPORT HERE.

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Permalink Reply by Laura on March 4, 2011 at 6:12pm

Julie.... good thing is that your bike is very very unique. Ill keep my eyes open. Although people vote against posting a new discussion about a stolen bike, I think you should.