My bike (2005 Red Line Conquest) was stolen from the 24 hr Fitness in the
Pearl back in February. I recently checked out the stolen bike list at
BikePortland.org and noticed that, in addition to my bike, 2 others had
bikes stolen from the exact same location within the last month. Now, just
yesterday, another was listed on the OBRA listserve, making at least four in
just one month. And these are just the ones that are listed on these sites!
How many more have been (or are about to become) victims at 24-hour Fitness
in the Pearl?

I certainly don't blame 24-hour Fitness for the theft, and I've never
thought that they bear any liability. My bike was locked with a sturdy cable
lock, but it was a cable lock nonetheless. That was my mistake and I won't
do that again.

But from the moment my bike was stolen, I've been trying to get a manager at
that facility to talk with me about security issues. I would simply like to
see the Club's management show an interest furthering the safety and
security of its members' personal property. But no one has returned my
requests for a phone call from a manager. Seeing all of these other reports
has certainly elevated my own sense of urgency about what is going on there
and why management appears to be paying no attention at all.

I have communicated with at least two victims of the 24-hour Fitness thefts
in an effort to coordinate a response that will get the club's management to
pay attention. If you are interested in any of these issues, please feel
free to reply to this email.

phil@protocallsrv.com