
Here's how it works...
1. Your bike gets stolen. Oh no!
2. You file a theft report, and let us know about your stolen bike.
3. We receive your report. After reviewing it, we will post it on the main page. We mainly review reports to weed out spam and make minor editorial corrections to formatting.
4. Your theft report, including your bike's photo, last known location, and date of theft, are posted on our site. Your report also goes into our automatically compiled statistics and is shown on our report map. And, if you're lucky, someone might see your bike and contact you directly and return your bike.
The old Stolen Bike Registry is still available. We're moving old listings into the new system as we get time to do it.
Important: See Mr Bike's tips on IDing your bike before it gets stolen!
Stolen from...
Wicker Park
1458 W. Blackhawk
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184281...
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 1:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bare drop bars, White tape around the top of the frame and blue tape on the bottom. The saddle had black tape on it and the fender was also taped on with black tape. The wheels are white (kind of drop V knock offs.)
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: Red
• Police Report No.: HS154706
• Size: 54C
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Shawn Rosenblatt
• Contact Email: Shawn.Rosenblatt
at
loop.colum.edu
• Contact Phone Number: 215-630-8536
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 3 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
According to a neighbor who saw the man stealing my bike. He was a Latino man with longer hair and a black jacket. He used an industrial strength saw. The neighbor yelled at him, but the man played it off as if it was his bike.
Stolen from...
Echelon Apartment Parking Garage
353 Des Plaines
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184280...
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 7:45 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It is brand new. in perfect condition. i have had it 2 weeks. it has mounts for a u lock, and front and black light but all of them are missing.
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Serial No.: WTU230c2132E
• Color: Black
• Police Report No.: HS150685
• Size: 22.5
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Eric Mack
• Contact Email: emack4
at
uic.edu
• Contact Phone Number: 937 6713763
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 4 days, i live in the apartment i saw it on sunday, went down thursday to use it and it was gone.
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
I went down to the parking garage to get my bike and it was gone, nothing was left, no lock or anything. I have had it two weeks. Im not sure how they took it unless they cut the lock and for some reason took it with them. it is very strange.
Stolen from...
in front of apartment building
2842 N. Whipple
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184278...
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 1:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
city wear and tear, rear rack with red web fasteners, nice black fenders
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Color: Aqua/Green
• Police Report No.: HS138074
• Size: fits me perfectly at 5 feet 8 inches
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Carleen Healy
• Contact Email: carleenhealy
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773 909-3236
• Lock Type: Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 7pm to 6am
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
My bike was locked up with 3 other bikes, and mine was the only one stolen. There were some footprints in the snow around my bike that looked like women's prints, but were indistinguishable. I ride my bike all the time, and would really like it back, if you have any information at all I'd appreciate it immensely.
Stolen from...
843 North Washtenaw
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184277...
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 12:32 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
This was a full suspension bike. It has yellow Judy front shocks. The back breaks did not work. They are disc breaks. There was curled hill climbers on ends of handlebar.
• Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
• Color: red
• Size: 16
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Travis
• Contact Phone Number: 847-975-1825
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: It was standing by back northside alley gate for 3 minutes then stolen. Bike tracks in snow pointed 2-3 garages east on south side of alley.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Alley or side passageway.
Incident Description:
Again, I am near certain I know which garage it went into because I simply looked for tracks in the snow. It is one of two garages right near my back side alley entrance. I called 911, they said they would come, and 30-35 minutes later, I was freezing and had to get to dinner with my family so I left. A Neighbor let me look in garage. It was not there but one car of a trucker was also not there? It was not visible from the sidewalk, I heard a garage or gate door opening when i got there to rush to get my bike lock, at most 3 minutes gone.
thanks
Stolen from...
Alley Entrance
1441 W. Fry
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184276...
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 4:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Clipless pedals
Village Cycle Center sticker on seat tube
Black back rack held by silver brackets
Silver bottle cage on down tube
Rear view mirror attached to end of left handlebar grip
Black Knog Frog light on handlebar and back rack
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Serial No.: WTU264C0915C
• Color: Black
• Size: 16" frame
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Sharon Bautista
• Contact Email: sbautista
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 847-529-5790
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: My basement was broken into from the alley, 4 bikes total were stolen. I left the bike at 3pm on Saturday 1/23/10 and discovered them all gone on Sunday.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
Incident Description:
4 bicycles were stolen from our basement. The lock on the door to the alley was picked, deadbolt was not fully engaged.
Stolen from...
Alley Entrance
1441 W. Fry
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184274...
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 3:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Thumb print-size dent in top tube, scuffed up from a couple of falls, combo pedals, "More Fun, Less Stuff" sticker on top tube. Mostly standard components, shimano shifters, heavy-duty rear rack with "Feel Your Boobies" sticker, Kleen Kanteen plastic water bottle holder on down tube.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: U6YU19777
• Color: Maroon / Beige
• Police Report No.: HS' 135-483
• Size: 47 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Lindsay Banks
• Contact Email: lindsaybanks
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 202-420-8197
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: My basement was broken into from the alley, 4 bikes total were stolen. I left the bike at 3pm on Saturday 1/23/10 and discovered them all gone on Sunday.
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
Incident Description:
4 bicycles were stolen from our basement. The lock on the door to the alley was picked, deadbolt was not fully engaged.
Stolen from...
Starbucks
550 W Van Buren St
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184271...
Friday, September 12th, 2008 4:25 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Sticker on the top of seat tube states "Columbus, Cromor Tre Tubi" and a sticker below reads "Fahrraeder Mofas, Juergen Kirch, 69 Heidelberg"
Bike has Shimano 105 grouppo from 1993 with neon yellow Look clipless pedals.
Rear wheel is a home built Mavic Open Pro 32 double butted spokes wheel while the front wheel is the original Alesa wheel with normal spokes.
Bontrager purple handlebar tape and a brand new Nitto Technomic stem which has a Garmin 305 mount attached to it.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: neon green bottom/purple top
• Size: 58cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Thomas Reich
• Contact Email: thomas
at
geekazoids.net
• Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to street sign.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Normal work day from 8am to 4pm
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Bike was taken while I was in the office working. Security cameras of the building where not pointing at the location of my bike.
Stolen from...
2645 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184269...
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 8:15 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Picture is of a slightly different model. Mine is metallic blue with black chainrings. These models are distinguished from later Cannondales by their Suntour shifters, derailleurs, crankset, and hubs. The spokes are double butted (thinner in the middle than at the ends). Mine was sporting bright yellow bar tape, a silver Planet Bike Eco Rack, black racing fenders, lights, and plastic strapless toe cages.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Blue
• Police Report No.: HR676693
• Size: 60cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Phillip Oertel
• Contact Phone Number: 217-414-6331
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 3 days
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
Left the bike outside my building for three days while I was out of town. Someone took a hacksaw to the fence and bent the iron bar in two places to get the bike.
Stolen from...
Leavitt and Augusta
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184267...
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 5:57 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Tall bike built out of British frames. Has full fenders, full length seat stays and working 3-spd hub in rear laced to CR18 rim; believe me if you see it you'll know it.
• Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
• Serial No.: N/A
• Color: Blue, black and rust
• Size: 60"
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Doug Haynes
• Contact Email: haynes_dug
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 224-628-3789
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 8 days.
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I locked my bike up in front of a bar and the lock froze and I left it there. I was unable to get by to get the bike for about 1 week and in that time frame the bike disappeared; it is possible it was removed by the city but that usually takes longer then a week to happen AFAIK.
Stolen from...
University Hall at UIC
601 South Morgan St
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184266...
Friday, January 15th, 2010 5:30 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
EXCELLENT condition / has a mismatched black fork (replacing the original white fork after an accident); a dent and a spot of green paint on the top tube of the frame. brakes added. flip hub; was riding single-speed.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Serial No.: V80802089
• Color: white
• Police Report No.: UIC Campus Police Report #10-03354
• Size: 55 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Megan Milks
• Contact Email: megan.milks
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 703.434.0383
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 9 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
Incident Description:
My bike was stolen from the bike racks behind University Hall on UIC's campus this afternoon. Friday afternoons are pretty dead at UIC, and the coffee shop and building was very sparsely populated by 5 pm, when I left to retrieve my bike. I don't know if I left the lock insecure (unlikely but possible) or if the thief was able to manipulate the bike rack or the lock itself; I can only speculate. Please contact me if you see this bike parked or advertised anywhere. Thanks.
Stolen from...
57th and Kenwood
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184265...
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 1:50 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Extremely rare 2009 Batavus Old Dutch city bike. Matte orange finish. Complete stock as shown in pic.
• Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
• Color: Orange
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: J
• Contact Email: j
at
taticycles.com
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike was locked only to itself.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Locked in same place every day for nine months. Used daily.
• How was the bike locked?: Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
This is a pretty unusual bike. I believe that it is the only one in Chicagoland. Matte orange powder coat finish on step-through Batavus Old Dutch, 2009 model year. Heavy and beautiful. Completely stock as shown in pic.
Stolen from...
Frankfort
442 Lincoln lane
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184263...
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 10:16 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
perfect nuts and bols are rusted
• Bicycle Type: BMX Bike
• Color: black/pink
• Size: 20"
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: kyle robertson
• Contact Phone Number: 8152073351
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
Stolen from my house
Stolen from...
Bicycle Storage at an apartment building
Ridge & Victoria
Chicago IL
Theft Report #184262...
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 4:40 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It is a Forrest Green Bianchi Volpe. The Handlebars were recently taped with silver fizik grip tape and the bike has a set of silver sks fenders and a rear rack.
I'm also looking for my bluish silver univega, which was also stolen. has a number of stickers on it.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Green/Red Lettering/Silver Tape and Fenders
• Size: 55cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Erik S
• Contact Email: estockme
at
gmail.com
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: It is the regular bicycle storage in my building. The lock had been broken for some time but it was still secluded from the street. 2 other bikes were stolen at the same time (one was mine).
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Someone took every decent bike from my building's bicycle storage. There is nothing left to take but the lock will now hopefully be fixed. I'm also looking for my old bluish silver univega road bike--rather dirty, various pro-palestinian/pro-zapatista stickers and cloth grip tape. both of these bikes have gears, of course.
Stolen from...
Paulina and Le Moyne
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184261...
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 3:30 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good condition despite age. Has side mirror, backrack. Had black bicycle bag containing lock and lights on it when stolen. Had reflectors attached. No fenders. Does not have original seat.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Color: Green with black writing
• Size: Mens 24" frame (we think)
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Ben
• Contact Email: benfunks
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-412-5852
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Bike was inside our private garage, which was open for maybe 2 minutes at most.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
We had guests over for late lunch who had entered through the garage. After unloading their car (about 2:30 pm), the garage door was closed. When guests left our house around 5:00 pm, the garage was open again for a minute or so while the guests loaded things back into their car. When we went to say goodbye to the guests, we realized the bike was stolen.
Stolen from...
Northwestern University Campus
Cook Hall
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184260...
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 6:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Excellent condition. Black rack mounted on back. "I support President Obama" sticker on frame. Customized reflector tape on fork and frame. My love.
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Serial No.: P9EBP0101
• Color: White
• Police Report No.: Northwestern Police report No. 2009-2712
• Size: MD
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Abigail Person
• Contact Email: abigail.person
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 917-319-4525
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 9 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Bicycle locked to bike rack outside of research building on Northwestern Campus at 9 a.m. Bike and ulock both gone upon return after work ~6:20 p.m. No sign of anything at the place where my bike was. Site is a little secluded but not terribly so -- common entry point to the building. I think this was probably done quickly and cleanly by someone who knows how to pick those locks.
Stolen from...
North Ave. and Oakley Blvd, South West Corner bike rack.
North Ave and Oakley Blvd
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184259...
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 10:15 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Frame is in seemingly nice condition. Not too many scratches on paint but has a large rust deposit on the bottom right chain stay which has expanded the frame and chipped the paint. It has new mustache handlebars with tektro aero brake levers, shimano bar end shifters, and new black cork bar tape. Has a golden bell with a picture of a bike on the silver mongoose stem. Has a black Dank brand top tube pad. Has new SKS silver fenders. Has a very used black Brooks Professional Leather saddle with bronze rivets and a brooks seat protector underneath it. Raceface brand cranks and bottom bracket. Mavic blades spoke rear wheel, shimano front wheel, both with new Schwalbe Marathon tires 700x32. Also had a black Blackburn rear rack. Oh and my bell helmet was attached to the bike and was taken as well.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Green fork fade to black rear triangle
• Size: 58cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Russell Miller
• Contact Email: rustingmiller
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773.459.1665
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 1-1.5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
Incident Description:
Went to eat at the Handlebar. There was no more space in front, so I locked to be bike rack on the corner of Oakley and North. I ate and was back out in no more than an hour and a half only to find my bike was missing. All that was left was my severed lock.
Stolen from...
UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
412 S. Peoria
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184258...
Monday, December 14th, 2009 3:25 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
2 black planet bike fenders. Attachment for rear light on the seatpost.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Tan/Beige
• Police Report No.: 09-85167
• Size: 58cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Michael A
• Contact Email: malvin3
at
uic.edu
• Contact Phone Number: 7036087511
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Both the cable and the u-lock were cut clean off and left at the scene.
Stolen from...
UIC West Campus
1851 W. Polk St.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184257...
Monday, December 14th, 2009 4:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
on the bottom part of the frame, lots of marks from lock. mounts for headlamp and rear reflector with LED. bullhorn handlebars.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Serial No.: ICS8B00360
• Color: Firebrick Red/Creme
• Police Report No.: HR689494
• Size: 52 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Oliver
• Contact Email: oliver.small
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 6189729953
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 6 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked up while I was at school. Saw it at 3 pm, gone by 4:30 pm. Lock piece remaining shows signs of being cut with a portable circular saw.
Stolen from...
Private garage, accessed off alley behind house. Edgewater
Greenview and Devon
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184255...
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 1:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
6 months old, yellow frame, black rims. Custom extra back brake lever.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Yellow and Black
• Size: 54cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: A. Johnson
• Contact Email: sarahrcraig
at
gmail.com
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2 weeks
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
I left my bike in a friend's garage. Thieves pried open her garage door and stole my bike.
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