Police shut down notorious ‘Slabtown’ stolen bike chop shop
We finally stopped Slabtown.
Bike Theft
Bike Theft Archives
Donuts, Gofundme, and a humorous way to humanize bike theft
Fighting stolen bike sadness with crowdfunding and sweet treats.
Security video helps police nab prolific bike thief (yet again)
Arrested again; but will it stick?
Heroic bike shop employee wrestles back stolen track bike
Takes guts to tackle a bike thief.
Megan Holcomb has recovered her stolen bike!
Reunited and it feels so good. Great news Portland: Megan Holcomb, the woman who was visiting our fair city and got her beloved touring bike stolen a few nights ago, has found her bike and the two have been united.
Portlanders rally to find Megan Holcomb’s stolen touring bike
Megan’s stolen Surly. It feels like all of Portland wants to help Megan Holcomb recover her stolen bike.
Track bikes stolen from Alpenrose: Let’s get them back!
Thieves have defiled the sacred Alpenrose Velodrome.
Portland firefighters saw through lock to rescue bike from would-be thief
A heartwarming rescue.
Bike Theft Task Force, Project 529 team up on census effort with new app
Data collection is key to solving the bike theft problem.
In Portland, crime has plummeted in every major category except one
It’s up 50 percent since 1995.
Bike Theft Task Force launched: Now let’s get to work!
“I am challenging the community to come up with a plan that will reduce reported bike thefts by 50% in 5 years.” – PPB Chief O’Dea.
Bike theft ‘kingpin’ admits crime to local TV reporter
“If you’re dumb enough to leave a $2,500 road bike on the back of your car with no lock, I’m dumb enough to take it. I’m sorry. I’m not going to pass that one up.”