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Bike Theft

What really happened with that bike theft confrontation in South Waterfront?

Stories like this are often inherently messy. Let me try to clean it up.

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March 22, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

68 Comments


Updated: Stolen bike recovery leads to confrontation in South Waterfront

An alarming bike theft incident occurred yesterday.

Bike Theftsouth waterfront

March 18, 2023

Lisa Caballero (Contributor)

121 Comments


When it comes to bike theft; don’t despair, prepare

I have never once been so scared of losing a bike that I won’t park it around town.

Bike Theft

December 7, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

27 Comments


(Video) Thief unbolts rack and steals bike in downtown Portland

The victim used a heavy-duty u-lock, but it didn’t matter.

Bike Theft

December 5, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

64 Comments


Thief rams northeast Portland bike shop with truck, makes off with prototype bicycle

Bike Theft

July 6, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

22 Comments


Thief picks handcuffs, steals bike owned by Portland Police Bike Theft Task Force leader

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January 17, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

58 Comments


Bike shop burglar also suspected in fatal hit-and-run

“This guy is bad news, good to get him off the streets.”

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April 29, 2019

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

10 Comments


“Cut in 2 seconds!” Is the Ottolock really that easy to snip?

Questions about strength and marketing.

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December 12, 2018

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

126 Comments


Portland Police deploy canine, air support units to chase down bike thief

Quite an effort to get this girls bike back.

Bike Theft

September 17, 2018

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

24 Comments


Two bikes stolen in smash-and-grab theft at Breadwinner Cycles & Cafe

One of the bikes was finished and awaiting its new owner.

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July 3, 2018

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

7 Comments


Thieves snatch four bikes from Metropolis Cycle Repair on N Williams

Four MTBS are gone: An Ahearne, a Kona, a Lapierre, and an On-One.

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September 14, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

10 Comments


Portland Police make arrest via new bait bike program

The next bike you steal could be your last.

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July 26, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

148 Comments


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