Windsor The Hour

What happened

I believe the cable was cut and then taken along with the bike.

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

Black with white wheels

Size

56cm

Condition

Fixed gear black bike, top tube cover. Rear wheel is deeper the the front. Short handle bars (white with black oury grips) no brakes

Theft circumstances

Date

Sep 28, 2012

Lock type

Cable w/ Padlock

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

4 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Recovery notes

On 9/29/2012, the victim writes: Crazy story: I get a call from [removed by admin] who apparently is friends with you guys. He explained to me that he saw my [CSBR] post about my bike being stolen and said it was at a flea market on the southside. Me and my friend go down there and see a guy attempting to sell my bike! I call the cops and we waited over an hour. We finally decided to take it in our own hands. I ask the guy for a test ride and he wouldn't let me. I jump on the bike anyway and ride off! My hearts beating and when I get to the exit the doors they are locked. At this point [friend] is in his car ready to go. I throw my bike over a 10 ft fence [friend] catches it, throws it in his car. I jump the fence, rip my pants but get in the car successfully and ride off! [Editorial note-- ongoing thanks to the friend of the bike community who helped this and other victims get their bikes back.]