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Day: November 24, 2009

9 bikes stolen in 12 hours: A bike theft update

sad sight

A snipped cable lock spotted a few
weeks ago near SE Belmont and 34th.
(Photo © Elly Blue)

For some reason there seems to be a rash of bike thefts happening in Portland right now. I just noticed that we’ve had nine bicycles listed as stolen in Portland in the past 12 hours alone. I can’t confirm it without a bit more research, but I think it’s safe to say this is a record number of listings for a 12-hour period.

What’s going on? Are thieves trying to make a few quick bucks before Black Friday? Has a bike theft ring set up shop in Portland? Are thieves in need of transportation to visit their families for Thanksgiving? It’s hard to tell.

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Black TREK 7.3FX 2007

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2007
Brand: TREK
Model: 7.3FX
Color:Black
Size:37
Serial: WTU345C2559B
Stolen in Portland, OR 97218
Stolen:2009-11-20
Stolen From: My house was robbed. 70th and Alberta in NE portland
Neighborhood: Cully
Owner: Ben Chenot
OwnerEmail: bchenot@yahoo.com
Description: This is an all black hybrid with white Trek lettering. The most notable feature is front and back disk brakes.
Police record with: J. Bryan Hardy
Police reference#: 09-104250
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

light blue Kona Dew

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Brand: Kona
Model: Dew
Color:light blue
Size:mens
Serial: F60K5556
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-11-21
Stolen From: 6th and Shaver in NE Portland. My apartment building
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Traci Parker
OwnerEmail: traci.parker@pcc.edu
Description: Blue Kona. Front and rear fenders-black. 2 fold up baskets on back, also black, a few stickers on frame.
Police record with: Multinoma/Portland
Police reference#: 09105529
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black/bone Jamis Coda 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Jamis
Model: Coda
Color:black/bone
Size:54 cm ish
Stolen in Portland,, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-11-18
Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.
Neighborhood: King NE
Owner: Jules Radkins
OwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.com
Description: Jamis Coda Black and white with a rear rack, busted toe clips, lock.
Police record with: 45770
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Kona Africa 2.0 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Kona
Model: Africa 2.0
Color:black
Stolen in Portland,, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-11-18
Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.
Neighborhood: King NE
Owner: Jules Radkins
OwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.com
Description: Black single speed kona cruiser. Rear rack, ripped seat cover, gritty chain.
Police record with: 45770
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Cobalt blue Soma Double Cross 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Soma
Model: Double Cross
Color:Cobalt blue
Size:60 cm
Serial: H5H05839
Stolen in Portland,, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-11-18
Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.
Neighborhood: King NE
Owner: Jules Radkins
OwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.com
Description: Dark blue Soma Double Cross. Black Jandd rear rack, riser handle bars, shimano clipless pedals, soma saddle bag, “I (heart) my bike horn.
Police record with: 45770
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Trek 7200 Hybrid 2000

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Year: 2000
Brand: Trek
Model: 7200 Hybrid
Color:Red
Size:18-19″frame
Serial: WTUF070457S
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-11-10
Stolen From: Stolen from front porch on SE 37th between Division and Clinton.
Neighborhood: Richmond
Owner: Ivan Eng
OwnerEmail: acemagicike@msn.com
Reward: I’ll prepare your taxes for finder.
Description: Most of the assessories were stolen a year ago. Well maintained. Aluminum frame so looks heavy. Cateye cyclocomputer.
Police record with: 09-105348
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

‘Cities for Cycling’ could have huge impact on bikeway innovation

more bike boxes springing up-8.jpg

Tired of waiting for innovation.
(Photo © J. Maus)

An exciting new coalition of America’s largest cities has joined together to push for more innovative bikeway design guidelines. Cities for Cycling, which will formally launch in Washington D.C. on December 8th, will look to break the shackles of rigid federal roadway design guidelines that have long had a stifling impact on bikeway innovation in the United States.

The new coalition was the brainchild of two Portlanders — former city bike coordinator and now planning consultant Mia Birk and current City of Portland Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield. The impetus comes from a realization that current federal design guidelines for bikeway development are outdated and incomplete.

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silver/blue Lemond Versailles 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Lemond
Model: Versailles
Color:silver/blue
Serial: LEM19677276L
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-11-24
Stolen From: Stolen out of locked garage, at intersection of N Campbell and N Bryant
Neighborhood: Arbor Lodge, North Portland
Owner: Joseph Kapp
OwnerEmail: josephpatrickkappiv@gmail.com
Reward: negotiable
Description: 20-speed, wide handlebars, beautiful bike
Police record with: CN: 09-105259
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Atomlab Trailpimp 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Atomlab
Model: Trailpimp
Color:Black
Size:one size
Serial: wish I had it
Photo: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3113247/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-11-23
Stolen From: 5341 SE Mcgloughlin Blvd
Neighborhood: Inner SE/Sellwood
Owner: Lloyd Smith
OwnerEmail: nlitworld@hotmail.com
Reward: 12pk of your choice
Description: Black Atomlab Trailpimp, White Marzocchi XC600 fork, single speed, one Hayes rear brake
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 09-105077
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Empella Bonfire 2002

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Year: 2002
Brand: Empella
Model: Bonfire
Color:Black
Size:54cm
Photo: http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs068.snc3/13546_194094139640_640789640_2720659_7075040_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-11-22
Stolen From: Stolen out of my GF’s apartment at the Harrison Towers in SW.
Neighborhood: SW downtown
Owner: Franz Ellers
OwnerEmail: franz@franzellers.com
Description: Black Empella Cyclocross bike, was packed for shipping. Had a new Shimano R700 compact crankset, black bar tape, XT/Shorty 4 brakes, 9sp Dura Ace RD, Ultegra Shifters. They didn’t take the wheels for some reason.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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