Recent Reports

Trek 7.5FX

Location

Home
2771 W Francis Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 6:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU259C1270D
Size: 
22.5in
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Gold body, black handlebars. Has rear rack for bag/paniers. Has clipless/clip combo pedals. Headlight and computer mounted on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Probably 1 month since I last used it
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a storage rack on a cement wall in a shared garage. A U-lock went around the frame of this bike and around a steel bar on the storage rack.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

Union Pacific Metra Clybourn Stop
N. Ashland Ave. and Cortland St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2011 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
IAS9022405G7B39-0
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is pink. It has in-line brakes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack on Ashland Ave in front of the entrance to the Metra Clybourn stop.

Tommaso Classic

Location

Smart Bike Parts
Whipple & Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Brown / Blue Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas

KHL Urban Uno

Location

1645 N. Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 11:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fair condition. flat tire (when stolen) red padding on handle bars. back rack and yellow pannier (at time of theft)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It had been on the back porch for roughly three months.
Incident Description: 
The bike was on the back porch of my apartment building, and was taken while we were out. The door was left unlocked. The bike was unlocked, and had a flat tire. No knowledge of where bike might be or the exact time it was taken.

Gary Fisher Cake 3

Location

1747 Fredericksburg Ln
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 7:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ww2764561
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Duke Rock Shox front shock, swinger rear shock, 26" wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
This is where I normal store my bike, garage door normally locked.
Incident Description: 
I came home from shopping and was planning on leaving again realativly quickly, so I did not close my gargae door. With in a 10 - 15 minute time frame some one took my bike from my garage while I was in the house.

KHS Urban-X

Location

Apartment (behind gate area)
1969 W Collum
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 1:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium Built Men's Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is solid white with brown-goldish lettering KHS. Bike had 2 "Bango" brand market bags, a red rear flasher, and a white flasher on front. Has u-lock attachment under seat. Bike bags had blue helmet inside. Front left brake handle is chipped.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to it for a number of days, but this is where the bike 'lives'
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in the back porch area of apartment building. Access to site is restricted by locked gate. Stolen Bike was covered by a tarp and locked to another bike through the wheel and frame. Other bike was locked to large pipe using a cable locked. Other bike had the wheel removed, which is how the Stolen Bike was stolen.

Larry vs Harry Bullitt Little Boy cargo bike

Location

Copenhagen Cyclery
1375 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
roughly 55cm
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is the shop bike of Copenhagen Cyclery, long john style front loading cargo bike from Copenhagen DK. 7sp sram IGH, front hydro disk, speedlifter adjustable stem, qr seatpost. Truvative single speed crankset. Equiped with white side panels and a built in child seat, the side panels have the shop name and website. The web is written wrong as Copenhagengenbike.com Weathered bamboo treat grips from PDW. The finish is scuffed up from a few years of use. To my knowledge the ONLY pink bullitt in Chicago.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-2.5 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was left locked outside Copenhagen Cyclery over night. It was seen by a customer at 8.30 am as he rode by. Arrived at shop 10.30am to find bike missing. This is the only pink bullitt in the city, and has the shop name on the side. Best guess is stolen for a quick flip, have heard rumor that it is still in the area as of afternoon of 12.18

Fuji Feather

Location

Carissima Salon
2901 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 16, 2011 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had black raise bars with black grips - one back brake on right side that went. Under the brake was masking tape - so you can see the masking tape sticking out a bit on the bars. Silver quill stem & silver seat post - black Brooks saddle that was perfectly molded to my butt. Black flat BMX pedals with metal cleats sticking up - pedals had red caps on the end. Also had a rear black detachable fender and a front detachable clear frog light. Frame had a few missing spots of paint on where I had dinged it up with my lock and other normal usage - so not in mint condition. Brake cable was held to frame by two zip ties - one clear and one black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up using a newer sturdy kryptonite lock; helmet was locked up with bike. Bike, lock and white helmet were all missing - so lock must have been cut. Other bikes locked up in the same are of bike racks were untouched. Also note - photo above is a dated photo of my bike; the seat that was stolen w bike was a black brooks saddle. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have of my bike; the cat was not stolen.

SE Draft

Location

UIC Student Recreation Facility
837 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF8B27160G7B41-0
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Slate blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed, size sticker is a mug of beer, the front and rear wheels have different spoke configurations, stirrup pedals, straight handlebars, front and rear brakes, a little dirt but otherwise in good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up around noon at the UIC Rec Center on East Campus. When I left the gym around 1 it was gone. The manager at the gym checked his security tapes and saw a man sitting outside the gym when I arrived. This man waited until I had been in the gym for five minutes (or so) and then cut the lock and rode south on Halsted on my bike.

Cignal Zanzibar

Location

2900 Woodard St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TG 002221
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange frame. Orange stem. Black rear rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The garage door was left open. The bicycle was gone when the door was discovered up. Nothing else in the garage was touched.

Motobecane 2010 Track

Location

belmont and leavitt
belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, December 12, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
white, no decals.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MY BIKE WAS STOLEN ON MONDAY, 12.12.11 - STARBUCKS AT BELMONT LEAVITT - BETWEEN NOON AND 1PM..... BIKE DESCRIPTION: WHITE MOTOBECANE FRAME, FIXED GEAR, REAR WHEEL IS BLACK RIM AND DEEP V, FRONT WHEEL IS A REGULAR RIM. REAR BREAKS ONLY. CUSTOM CHOPPED RISER CHROME HANDLEBARS WITH BLACK GRIPS. REAR RIM STILL HAS STICKERS ON IT. REAR TIRE IS A VITTORIA TIRE. IT HAS A VELO SADDLE. IF YOU SEE THIS BIKE OR HEAR ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT ME [MIKE] AT 773...574...1562 OR YOU CAN REACH ME AT 847...454...6107 THANK YOU.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
MY BIKE WAS STOLEN ON MONDAY, 12.12.11 - STARBUCKS AT BELMONT LEAVITT - BETWEEN NOON AND 1PM..... BIKE DESCRIPTION: WHITE MOTOBECANE FRAME, FIXED GEAR, REAR WHEEL IS BLACK RIM AND DEEP V, FRONT WHEEL IS A REGULAR RIM. REAR BREAKS ONLY. CUSTOM CHOPPED RISER CHROME HANDLEBARS WITH BLACK GRIPS. REAR RIM STILL HAS STICKERS ON IT. REAR TIRE IS A VITTORIA TIRE. IT HAS A VELO SADDLE. IF YOU SEE THIS BIKE OR HEAR ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT ME [MIKE] AT 773...574...1562 OR YOU CAN REACH ME AT 847...454...6107 THANK YOU.

Trek 7.7 FX

Location

Garage
1048 N. Paulina St. #1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a velcro pouch on the frame, near neck. Headlight on handlebars. Taillight under seat. Stickers from local bike shops on frame. Just installed a black fender on the front wheel. Not on the rear. Installed Schwinn Universal Composite Pedal with Adaptor. So the pedals stick out a little wider than normal. Rear rack on bike also. On the rear chainstay, there is some evidence of when I had a trailer attached to it and red duct tape on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in the garage. Both teh main garage door and entrance was locked. The garage door was opened and bike was stolen
Incident Description: 
I came home the night of December 6 about 9:45pm and closed up everything. Then morning of December 7 at 7:30am, I opened the door and noticed the big garage door was open and my bike missing.

2011 Jamis Beatnik

Location

Uptown, Chicago
West Leland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U93U34258
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Sugar Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. My Jamis has aftermarket drop-down handlebars with black tape, after market brakes, a black seat with a small trip of gel in the middle, and black gatorskin tires. The back tire is flat, the tube leaks air at the valve stem. The tube needs to be replaced.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in my garage and has been for several weeks. The garage was either left open or forcibly opened.
Incident Description: 
Walked downstairs to investigate why my apartment was so cold. Opened the door to our garage to find it open, and my bike gone. The photo is a bit outdated as some modifications have been made since. The seat and tires have been replaced.

Trek 1.5 C 2010

Location

Home
3107 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTVo38C0715E
Size: 
56 frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, white handle bar tape worn and dirty.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one month
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to stairwell in the back entrance of building. Security camera was able to spot the theft walk into building and stay for 35 minutes, leave and come back 20 minutes later to take a second bike in the building. The camera image was unable to pick up anything distinguishable about the theft. The back door has since been provided with a dead bolt lock.

Jamis Allegro 2

Location

Logan Square
2730 N. Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 8:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U96K32977
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, red pedals, yellow scuff marks on top of frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging up in my garage. I came home one day and it was gone. Nothing else appeared to be stolen from the garage.

1999 GT Ricochet Mountain Bike - Men's

Location

In front of Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S8JA01394
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Dark Grey with blue and red script
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1999 GT Ricochet model in really good condition. I replaced the knob tires with hybrid tires, changed the seat and neck stem. I used the bike in the 2011 Chicago Triathlon and it still had the black and white bib number sticker on it (#4882).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours (between 9am and 1pm)
Incident Description: 
I'm an employee at Fleet Feet Chicago and I locked my bike in front of the store on the bike rack. It was there on a Saturday morning on Wells St. and when I went on a lunch break, I noticed it missing. Broad daylight, busy street and the bike had been locked with a Kryptonite combination cable lock through the frame and tire.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Fleet Feet - Pipers Alley
1620 N Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Bianchi San Jose (56) -- good condition WTB "Dirt Drop" handlebars (very wide, very flared drops - almost mustache bars) Light Orange bar tape WTB All-Terrainasaurus Tires Wellgo flip-flop pedals (one side flats, one side SPD clips) Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders (with Obama 2008 sticker on rear fender) Gold "Cyclocross: Do it in the mud" headset cap Surly Tugnut chain tensioner One interrupter/top-bar brake lever (on left) 2 x Tektro CR720 long-reach cantilever brakes **brakes are reversed: right-front / left-rear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Fleet Feet Sports for a morning run (9am - Sunday). Returned 90 minutes later and bike, lock, helmet were gone. Used a 1/4 in cable lock as I wasn't bringing a bag and didn't want to carry the u-lock... blast. Bike was locked through both wheels, frame, and bike rack (staple-style). Street wasn't busy but was light and not at all deserted.

KHS Urban Soul

Location

The Owl, Discount Megamall
2510 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Burgandy with a gold crank
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. The size sticker is still on inner frame. scratches on the frame from U-lock. White scratch mark on seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours, but I saw the bike still there 30 mins before finding it missing
Incident Description: 
After the bike had been locked up for about two hours I checked to see if it was still there. When I returned it was gone, along with the lock. My friend's bike was attacehd to the same pole but was still there. It was stolen a little south of the bar The Owl and tehre were many people out front smoking and waiting to get in.

Iro Angus

Location

Sheridan and Wellington
3000 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange IRO Angus with white logos, fixed gear, Honey Brooks B17 saddle, Nitto Bullhorns on Nitto Technomic stem with white(older) handle bar tape, Titanium Velocity Deep V wheels with Continental Sport tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by cutting the top of the U-lock and removing the frame, but not the lock.

Cayne Uno

Location

Home
1933 W. Crystal St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black track bike. Supreme stickers on top tube. Lime green pedals, tires, and handlebars (riser). Black B43 rims. Front wheel radial spoked.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days. Locked inside of gated area (8' high or more)
Incident Description: 
There's a key to get the the stairwell of my apartment building, but one could conceivably climb over to a porch. The porch is about 8' above ground. Someone must have climbed over and cut the lock. They left the lock, so I know I didn't mistakenly leave it unlocked.