Stolen from...
Humboldt Park
Division & California
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184253...

2007 Bianchi Pista

Sunday, December 13th, 2009 10:58 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Almost brand new with stock everything except the bars and white front tire.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: H7D00755
Color: Chrome
Size: 53cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Russ Savage
Contact Email: RussLeeSavage at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-576-2120
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 hour
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:
It was gone. Just gone.
Stolen from...
My garage
My garage 1314 South Bl.was broken into and two bikes stolen.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184252...

Cannondale Sport Road 500

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 6:34 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good Condition. Nothing that stands out. It had a rear view mirror and a computer.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Serial No.: RO 38168
Color: Yellow
Police Report No.: It will not be available until Monday.
Size: 54cm
How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
Owner Name: Leo Dohogne
Contact Email: greentail1314 at att.net
Contact Phone Number: 9473286408
Lock Type: No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: The bike had been in the garage since the week before Thanksgiving.
How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
The overhead door was open. The police said people come down alleys with an array of garage door openers. They keep clicking until a garage door opens. A second bike was also stolen. I'll report it separately.
Stolen from...
Corner of Maple & Church in downtown Evanston, near Metra
Church & Maple
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184251...

2008 Globe City 7

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 10:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Woman's Globe City 7 (2008) "specialty" bike with rack, fenders, front and rear lights, good condition. Wheel locks installed in to front and rear tires, needs crank to release them w/o damage.
Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: WUD870713839
Color: dark blue
Police Report No.: 09-34308
Size: 45cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: IR
Contact Email: ir60091 at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 847-424-3238
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: up to 8 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:
Lock probably cut shortly after bike was parked at 9AM. Went out to get it at 5PM, but found it missing along with lock. Parked in open area with heavy pedestrian & other traffic near train & bus stop and several businesses.
Stolen from...
Outside Small Bar Logan Square, I work here
Albany and Wellington
Chicago IL
Theft Report #184250...

Raleigh Technium ClubRacer

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Monday, December 7th, 2009 4:16 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
in great condition, large Technium written along frame, no gears just a large cog and a flip flop wheel set with single speed hub, metal toe clips, bull horn handle bars with black and white grip tape, and black semi deep rims.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Red and Black with a white stripe
Police Report No.: HR681185
Size: 62 cm frame, very tall with tall seat
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Derek H.
Contact Email: dhlady at saic.edu
Contact Phone Number: (925)914-7603
Lock Type: Other
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 3 days
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:
NOTE: The uploaded photo is not my bike. It is the same type of frame, but mine is taller, has no gears, and has bullhorn handlebars with black and white grip tape, and black rims. I work at small bar Logan and had my bike locked up, had to drive my girlfriend home in her car, and did not return to get my bike until the morning of Dec.9. There was no lock left, and no sign of the bike.
Stolen from...
Evanston apartment building bike rack adjacent to building
1621 Ridge Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184248...

Trek 6000

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 12:58 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Trek Mens Black Hardtail 2008 model 6000 sz 19.5" with two black cages for bottles
Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
Serial No.: WTU156C1373C
Color: Black
Police Report No.: 09-24524
Size: 19.5"
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Kyle Andrew Holdridge
Contact Email: kaholdridge at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 630-743-9119
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?: locked in the evening and gone the next morning
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to bike rack at side entrance to my apartment building. I placed it there the evening of Aug 26th and when I went to use it the following day it and the lock were missing!
Stolen from...
Monroe and Canal
525 W. Monroe
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184246...

Bianchi Roger Single Speed Cyclocross (Disc Brakes)

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Monday, December 7th, 2009 6:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Really good condition. Celeste perforated bar wrap, thomson seatpost/stem, specialized black saddle, sram red brake levers, ritchey cyclocross tires, stainless steel sram rear brake cable protector, disc brakes.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: Just got it and forgot to write it down.
Color: Pear white w/ Black Bianchi fork
Police Report No.: misplaced, but will post later.
Size: 52cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Ryan Rinn
Contact Email: ryanrinn at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 989 277-7602
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 (depending on when it was stolen)
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 there at 1:00, gone at 5:15. No sign it was ever there.
Stolen from...
rack on the corner outside of the Dominick's (Sheffield side)
959 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184244...

Bianchi San Jose

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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 6:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
One toe clip (left side, the other side broke off) Blue-wall Michelin Lithion Tires. Single Speed bike. Serfas Performance RX Bicycle Saddle (brand new)
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Gray
Police Report No.: HR671160
Size: Tall! I am 6'4" and it was about 2" from my crotch when astride
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Andrew Maxwell
Contact Email: kamikazesuperfly at yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 312.451.6896
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 hours and 30 minutes
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:
I left it in front of the Dominick's and hopped onto the purple line for a quick jaunt to and from Evanston. Locked up at 2:15 and returned at 6:45 to find it gone without a trace. Noone around including a Streetwise vendor who had been there the half of the time or the employees at Dominicks, knew anything about it. So so so sad. I assume it was taken earlier than later, but I can't be sure, and also not quite sure how the lock was broken without leaving any pieces behind.
Stolen from...
Bike rack at Southbound Ashland bus stop, Women's Treatment Ctr.
Ashland/Lake
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184242...

Fuji Track Bike

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 3:33 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
A totally sexy bike, this Fuji track bike had a solid green paint job on it, with no logos on the frame. It does have a Fuji logo on the handle bar stem. It had bright white walls on the wheels, and a white leather saddle with a gold plate on the back of it. I dearly miss it.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: Green
Size: 57 cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Owner Name: Lars Sorenson
Contact Email: lars_sorenson at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 773-494-3754
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 hours; stolen while I was at work
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:
I rode the bike to the Ashland stop of the Green Line. I locked the bike to the bike rack immediately next to the bus stop for the Southbound Ashland bus (#9 and X9), and right in front of The Women's Treatment Center, a spot where there is alot of pedestrian traffic during the day. It was taken at some point when I was at work. When I returned to retrieve the bike after work, the lock had been cut through and left behind.
Stolen from...
UIC Science & Engineering Laboratory West
W. Taylor Street
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184241...

Dahon Eco 3

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Monday, November 30th, 2009 12:22 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Red folding bike
Bicycle Type: Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: D812701779
Color: red
Police Report No.: 09-81956
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Owner Name: Ignacio Rivero Covelo
Contact Email: riverocovelo at yahoo.com.br
Contact Phone Number: 3125602720
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 hour and 20 minutes
How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
The bike was locked to a bike rack. A power tool was used to cut through a Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 U-Lock.
Stolen from...
Clybourn Metra under the bridge
N. Ashland
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184239...

Bianchi Eros

Friday, November 27th, 2009 5:23 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
paint is very scratched, back tire all black and front tire with tan side wall and very worn
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: deep red
Police Report No.: HR663234
Size: 23" frame
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Owner Name: gary malmon
Contact Email: garymalmon at yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 847-863-7050
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 both wheels and frame to object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike discovered stolen at 8:20 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, November 26th, 2009.
Stolen from...
3700 N. Richmond
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184238...

Schwinn Paramount PDG Series 40 MTB

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Friday, November 20th, 2009 12:25 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Nice condition frame, originally a mountain bike, just rebuilt as a commuter / grocery shopping bike. Fully decked out with the works, horn, coffee holder, fenders. Very little use, very little wear.
Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
Color: black
Police Report No.: HR 655548
Size: 19"
How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
Owner Name: Vanessa
Contact Email: paul at manufaxure.com
Contact Phone Number: 773 322 2701
Lock Type: No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: About 1 day.
How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Don't make my mistake... Lock your garage well, and keep u-locks at least around the wheels of bikes to make them harder to carry away. Another, nicer, bike in the garage was passed by just because it had a lock on the back wheel. I also wish I had written down the serial number, doh!
Stolen from...
4828 N. Hermitage
4828 N. Hermitage
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184236...

Giant OCR 3, Silver, 2006

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Saturday, November 21st, 2009 3:05 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good condition, set up with Shimano SPD flip flop pedals.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Silver
Police Report No.: HR 654767
Size: Medium
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Jane H.
Contact Email: jane.hereth at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 412.609.4976
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Bike was locked only to itself.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Weeks
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?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike was stolen Saturday, November 21st from a locked storage/laundry room shared by tenants of an apartment building in Ravenswood/Uptown. The theft coincided with a tenant moving out.
Stolen from...
Apt. building at Lawrence and Hermitage
4828 N. Hermitage
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184234...

Trek 2300 WSD

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Saturday, November 21st, 2009 3:05 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Compact road bike, 650c wheels with bladed spokes, ultegra, triple crankset. Ridden through reflective paint, has little white reflector paint flecks on the back.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: light blue
Police Report No.: HR 654767
Size: 47cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Sarah Lu
Contact Email: sarah.e.lu at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 773.984.8651
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Bike was locked only to itself.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 4 hours
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?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike was stolen Saturday, November 21st between 1 and 7 pm from a locked storage/laundry laundry shared by apt. building tenants in Uptown/Ravenswood. The bike went missing around the time that a tenant was moving out. Could be a coincidence, but seems a little suspicious. (The picture shown is of the same make and model of as my bike, but not my actual bike.)
Stolen from...
Rice Building, Giordano's
815 Van Buren
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184232...

Dolan Pre-Cursa

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Thursday, November 19th, 2009 1:30 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
In nearly new condition. Some light scratches on top tube. Both wheels are Alex wheels brand, both are black. The front wheel has much of the black paint rubbed off from the front brake. The brake is a Tektro.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: J80901839
Color: Black
Size: 20" Frame
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Colin Cassidy
Contact Email: colin.m.cassidy at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 313 727.3720
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 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:
The bike was locked to a rack outside of my workplace just off of Halsted street on Van Buren. It was locked though the back wheel and frame using an On Guard U lock, as well as the front wheel using a cable.
Stolen from...
Roosevelt and Wabash, in front of the closed down Sam's.
Roosevelt & Wabash
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184230...

KMS fixed gear road bike

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 4:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Dark gray fixed gear road bike with new tires. Back wheel valve cap missing, two brakes, back brake is loose. Goldish back cog (may have gotten dirty over time). Orange strap fender on back. About 6 months old.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: dark gray
Size: 56 I believe
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Owner Name: Curt
Contact Email: bandaro55 at yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-933-3319
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to street sign.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: About 4 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 a closed business.
Incident Description:
I left the bike in the same place I have been for months. Noticed it was gone when I was out getting lunch. It had only been there for 3 hours or so. I locked the back wheel and frame to the pole and another lock through my front wheel and frame. The lock was sliced through, like using an angular grinder, not bolt cutters or a hacksaw. There is usually a lot of foot traffic there, so it happened quick. They were nice enough to leave the lock... The front lock was nowhere to be seen, so they probably didn't ride off with it.
Stolen from...
Schiller and La Salle
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184229...

2009 Schwinn Broadway

Friday, November 13th, 2009 7:08 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Has a luggage race in back, no suspension seat post but standard aluminum seatpost with a Giant grand saddle
Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
Color: Gold
Size: 17" frame
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: EC
Contact Email: clarie11 at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-285-7795
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?: Overnight. Locked at 6PM the day prior.
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Locked to a bike rack outside of a residential high rise at 6PM. One or 2 other bikes on rack. In morning at 8AM, bike was gone with no signs of any damage to the rack.
Stolen from...
Garage
Brown St
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184228...

2006 Trek 1500

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 3:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Blue/Silver frame (50cm) Keo Look pedals (black) Trek bike computer on the handle bar (bike computer is silver/white); Handle bar tape is black. Two water bottle racks on the frame.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Serial No.: WTV206GO354A
Color: Blue/Silver
Police Report No.: 0932267
Size: 50cm
How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
Owner Name: Wendy S.
Contact Email: lovebbmm at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 224 210 3939
Lock Type: Other
What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Bike is in my own locked detached garage. Garage was broken into at night and bike was stolen.
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:
Bike has been in my detached garage. Garage was locked, but thieves broke into my garage and stole my bike.
Stolen from...
pilsen
1663 s blue island
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184226...

raleigh road bike

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Monday, September 14th, 2009 1:56 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
it has white grips, original raleigh seat, tires, very 80s, made of british steel.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: purple with white handle bars
Size: large_6' and taller
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: caleb
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?: overnight
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:
i left it overnight like a dufus and it was stolen. no lock, no trace
Stolen from...
Davis St - El Station
Church & Benson
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184224...

Trek 3700

Monday, November 9th, 2009 5:30 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
2009 Model, U-Lock attachment on frame, front wheel was left behind - so should be different
Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
Serial No.: WTU1760385C
Color: Red/White
Police Report No.: 09-32687
Size: 19.5"
How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Owner Name: Sid Singh
Contact Email: sidsingh23 at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 2145045584
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 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 rack was loose so I think they just slipped the U-Lock loose.
Stolen from...
East Lakeview
Roscoe and Broadway
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #184222...

Gary Fisher Cronus 19"

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009 1:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Great conidtion Cronus (2008), It was a 19" Mt Bike-ish, 9-gear with slick wheels, front and rear SKS fenders (easily removed), an underseat bag (also easily removed), and a small Kryptonite lock mount (unfortunately not locked...). It also had a left-side mirror which is likely its most identifiable feature.
Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
Serial No.: WTU354C1762A
Color: Black
Police Report No.: HR637862
Size: 19"
How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
Owner Name: RR
Contact Email: gariverboy77 at yahoo.com
Lock Type: No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Not locked but went missing in an 18 hour peiord from Friday Nov 6, 2009 after 5:00 p.m. to Saturday Nov 7, 2009 at noon.
How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Alley or side passageway.
Incident Description:
Simply stashed my bike under the stairwell (unlocked) in our apartment complex side passageway late Friday afternoon thinking I'd be taking it out Friday evening. (The bike should have been invisible from the street as it was toward the back of the passageway.) I ended up not taking it out Friday evening and forgot about it. Went to retrieve it Saturday about noon and it was gone.