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Red Gary Fischer Paragon 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Gary Fischer
Model: Paragon
Color:Red
Size:17.5
Serial: WTU324SI1821B
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-08-19
Stolen From: Bike was locked to a storage locker in a secure garage at a condo. Access only by remote or key. Lock used was a heavy gage bike cable and was cut cleanly.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Ron Potts
OwnerEmail: pottsro(A T)mac.com
Description: Very clean mountain bike, use mainly on back country roads both paved and improved. Like new with all equipment standard for model except for upgraded Shimano pedals
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Two devious bike theft tricks you should be aware of

bike theft

Bike thieves are a clever bunch.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The world of bike theft continues to both fascinate and deplore us. It seems like just as innovation and technology promises better bike theft prevention and recovery tools, thieves are becoming more brazen, devious, and numerous.

In our ongoing quest to arm you with as much knowledge about bike theft as possible, we wanted to share the experiences of two readers. Both of these bike theft tactics where new to me, so I figured they were worth passing along.

The first is from a reader named Chris:

I used to have a roommate that was a complete moron and “accidentally” stole a bike:

He was in Eugene, OR and some guy on the sidewalk asked, as he was walking by, if he wanted to buy this Gary Fisher MTB for $40. He gave the guy $40, and the guy was gone before he realized that the bike was still locked to a bike rack. So, he went home to get some bolt cutters and returned to remove the lock and take his new bike home. It wasn’t until he got home that he had to be told by friends and family that he was swindled and just stole someones bike… I didn’t know him when he did this, but he still held onto a lot of guilt from this experience… doesn’t make him any less of an idiot, though.

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PBOT zeroes in on ‘ConnectOregon’ project list

This proposed path in South Waterfront
could finally get funded.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is zeroing in on a list of projects they hope to get funded with a special pot of state Lottery-backed funds and it looks like bike share might be in the running.

Thanks to a change in the law this past legislative session, bicycling (and walking) projects are now eligible for funding through the Oregon Department of Transportation’s ConnectOregon program. Prior to this coming round of funding, the ConnectOregon program was open only to air, marine, rail, and public transit projects.

But this time around, due to the work of advocates and a concerted push by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, bicycling and walking projects can finally compete for a piece of this $42 million pie.

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Blue Pacific Beach Cruiser 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Pacific
Model: Beach Cruiser
Color:Blue
Size:Men’s Adult
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-10-15
Stolen From: It was stolen from my front porch at SE 24th and Franklin.
Neighborhood: Hossford-Abernathy
Owner: Eric Vecchi
OwnerEmail: ericvecchi( atsign )hotmail.com
Reward: $20
Description: Pabst PBR Bike. That was won at the Cheerful Tortoise by PSU. It is missing the front fender. The back fender is held in-place by a bungee cord.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Two Portland bike shops close their doors for good

Sign on an empty Cascade Cycling.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

By the end of this month, Portland’s long list of bike shops will be a little shorter. Cascade Cycling in north Portland has already closed its doors and the Bicycle Repair Collective in southeast plans to be closed by the end of this month. Both of these were relatively small, neighborhood shops that focused on commuter and utility bikes.

Cascade Cycling (122 N Killingsworth) was opened by Ben Bartlett in the summer of 2006. Ben, aged 57, lives in the neighborhood and wanted to sell bikes that he (and other folks in the over-50 set) would feel comfortable riding. The shop specialized in custom builds of sturdy commuter bikes from Norco, Pake, Soma, and other brands.

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Blue Schwinn High Timber 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Schwinn
Model: High Timber
Color:Blue
Size:24
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-10-10
Stolen From: Stolen from our garage near NE 12th and Brazee.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Jeremy Thiessen
OwnerEmail: jthiessen9@yahoo.com
Reward: 100.00
Description: This was a new girls Schwinn High Timber 24". Color is Blue.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 13-88244
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver trek specialized

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Brand: trek
Model: specialized
Color:silver
Size:53-54″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-10-5
Stolen From: It was stolen from the secured parking garage at my apartment building.
Neighborhood: NW waterfront.
Owner: Betsy Pott
OwnerEmail: jbpott(A T)msn.com
Reward: 25.00
Description: It is a very tall silver trek specialized 21 speed bike. It has a small little silver bell and the frame is very curvy. The handle bars are also very high. black seat.. It has the black plastic clip piece right under the bike seat where the lock would attach when riding. It is an older model.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

white Specialized Allez COMP APE 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez COMP APE
Color:white
Serial:WSBC602073294F
Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2011/allez/allezcompm2apex
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-10-13
Stolen From: Inside the residential building, The Civic (in between Burnside and Morison) out of the gated residential parking garage on level P2
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow, just North of the Stadium
Owner: Denise Kraal
OwnerEmail: denise.x59@gmail.com
Reward: 200
Description: white Specialized Allez road bicycle hardly used so in great shape
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158104
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Schwinn Men’s 700C Tourist Road Bike 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Men’s 700C Tourist Road Bike
Color:Red
Size:28′
Photo: http://www.target.com/p/schwinn-men-s-700c-tourist-28-road-bike-red/-/A-13241183#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=men%27s+700c
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2013-10-17
Stolen From: Stolen from the bike posts in front of the School of Education on the corner of SW Broadway and SW Montgomery
Neighborhood: Campus
Owner: Rebecca Sexton
OwnerEmail: rebecca.a.sexton(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Red frame with white Schwinn logo. May still have stickers on frame “the Hives” and “It’s Alive”
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13010634
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Light Purple GT R-4 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: GT
Model: R-4
Color:Light Purple
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-10-18
Stolen From: NE Grand Ave. and NE Failing St.
Neighborhood: King
Owner: Jill Moran
OwnerEmail: moran.jill@gmail.com
Description: Women’s GT-R 4 series road bike. Light purple/lavender/periwinkle. Shimano clipless pedals/components, Vittoria tires (front will be missing…), black grip tape (missing one end cap/plug), small bike pump on left side, one water bottle cage.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158096
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue Ezee Quando 2000

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Year: 2000
Brand: Ezee
Model: Quando
Color:blue
Size:medium
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr38/4246529198/in/pool-ebikes
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2013-09-25
Stolen From: Bike was stolen from 1120 SW 5th avenue. Portland Building. I have a blurry security camera photo of the man who stole it. Please call me if you would like the photo.
OwnerEmail: mom97201(A T)portlandoregon.gov
Reward: 200
Description: Bike characteristics:
-folds in half (seat removes)
-electric bike, battery needs key
Please call 503-823-7410 if seen or found.
Police record with: Portland City
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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