Recent Reports

Giant Cypress

Location

Apartment building
723 N. Ada
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C68A7641
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green bell next to right handle, women's curved bike frame, cubelight facing the rear underneath the seat, black wire basket on the front of the bike locked on with a Bell padlock.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked to a metal fence outside my apartment around 9pm. It was locked with a Masterlock U-lock. Came home at 1am and it was gone. Both tires and the seat are fixed and cannot be removed without the key that I have. There is a black basket on the front of the bike that is locked to the basket-holder with a Bell pad-lock. There is a City of Chicago sticker attached to a part of the frame with the city flag on it. This is my main form of transportation to and from work. I had previously registered this bike with the city and I have filed a police report. Please, please bring back my bike!

ELECTRA TOWNIE

Location

CLARK AND DIVERSEY CENTURY SHOPPING CENTER
CLARK
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
DONT KNOW
Color: 
CHAMPAGNE BEIGE METALLIC
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT BUT WORN. A FEW SCRATCHES. BROWN LEATHER LOOK SEAT AND HANDLES. REAR RACK AND MUDFLAP KRYPTONITE WHEEL AND SEAT LOCKS

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 HOURS
Incident Description: 
THE ONE AND ONLY TIME I FORGOT MY KRYPTONITE MINI LOCK, I LOCKED IT IN A RACK TOGETHER WITH MY FRIEND'S BIKE USING HER USELESS CABLE LOCK. SUNDAY EVENING, BROAD DAYLIGHT, BUSY STREET, LOTS OF BIKES IN THE RACK.WITHIN 90 MINUTES THEY CUT CABLE, TOOK MY BIKE, THE BUSTED LOCK AND BOTH HELMETS AND LEFT MY FRIEND'S 10 SPEED BIKE BEHIND TO STEAL LATER. COULDN'T BE SEEN WALKING TWO WOMENS BIKES & HELMETS DOWN THE STREET--THAT WOULD CALL ATTENTION.

KHS (unbranded)

Location

wicker park directly under damen blue line
1539 n. damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 9, 2010 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
all black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black, single speed, black xero wheel set, riser bar,hot pink grips, black chunky bmx peddles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked for 48 hours
Incident Description: 
the bike was inside my friends apartment, but right outside his door. i am friends with everyone in his building so assumed it would be fine...the bottom door may have been left open and some one off the street may have come up stair and jacked it.

Giant

Location

Irving Park and Kenmore
Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a retro look with swirled maroon on black. The seat is brand new, woman's, I believe the bike is built for a man.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the fence behind our automated gated parking area. The gate must have somehow been left open and my lock cut.

TREK 520

Location

APARTMENT
SCHUBERT AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 8:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 CM
Color: 
FOREST GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rims and Rack. A Few Stickers. Wireless Computer

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I think the door to the apartment building was open, and someone snuck out with the U-locked bike.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Univeristy of Chicago Medical Center
58th and Drexel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU028C)153C
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, normal wear and tear (scratches on the frame) had a speedometer on the right side of the handle bars, a bell on the left handlebar. Larger bike 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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack just outside Comer Children's Hospital, the area is pretty well traveled, but there are no security cameras on the bike rack area. It was there when my husband left work at 4:30pm and when I went to get my bike at 7:30pm, it was gone with no evidence of my lock anywhere. I believe someone stole it during a thunderstorm, when no one else was outside on the street.

Diamondback Insight 1 Flat Bar Road Bike

Location

Basement of my apartment building which is locked.
3932 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27" frame
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. Purchased in April 2010. 2 silver bottle holders on frame. A few small scratches just from wear but not very noticeable. Tires were in good shape. Grips were black and gray. Regular pedals no clips or straps. Also, I had a RABGRAI identification band around the front fork by the handlebars. # on the band is 125951.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was not locked but was in a secure basement for up to a week, unsure what day it was stolen.
Incident Description: 
My bike was put away in the basement of my apartment building which is locked so only tenants and maintenance people can enter at about 6:30pm 8/1/10. Sometime between then and 8/6/10 my bike was stolen along with my roommates bike and several others from our basement.

Trek hybrid bike...7000 series, maybe? blue & silver

Location

my apartment, locked to the chain link fence (stupid, stupid)
2624 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
small adult (i am 5'0" and it is a little big for me)
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. I had added one of those platform things for a milk crate to sit on, and a milk crate. the helmet was locked to it too (it says "women inspired" on it and is blue & white). But I guess those could all be removed. There's a picture equivalent here: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/hybrid/7000/ this is the color equivalent, but mine doesn't have any of the nice add-ons: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/hybrid/7200plus/

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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight - i locked it around 5 pm, and by the next day when I left the house (around 11) it was gone.
Incident Description: 
bike was locked with a U-lock to a chainlink fence inside my building's front stairs area. theif cut the chainlink and removed the bike with the lock.

2005 Specialized Allez Triple

Location

Apartment building
3932 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Frame, Blue/Green Handlebar Tape, Scratches on frame, RAGBRAI 2010 Office registered bike band on front stem, aluminum bike rack on back of bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in locked basement from Sunday evening (8/1) and was not checked on until evening of friday, 8/6
Incident Description: 
I was returning from a bike trip and one of my roommates placed my bike in our locked basement but the bike itself was not locked up. The bike was placed in the locked basement on the evening of Sunday 8/1. I did not check on the bike until Friday evening 8/6 and noticed the bike was missing. One of my roommates also had a bike stolen from the basement. Since the basement is locked (and there was no damage to the lock) it would be more likely that it is a tenant of the building or a maintenance worker of the building, but I would hope that people would not want to steal out of their own building.

Jamis Coda Elite 2003

Location

Wilton and Waveland, near Wrigley field
Wilton Street, just south of Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IG2GD0251
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Silver and grey with black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had some modifications to its standard form. The handlebars were switched from the straight handlebars to a drop handlebar, with black tape. The brake levers were also switched to Campy Velocé. There were also small brake levers mounted to the top of the handlebars. There were Kryptonite locking skewers on both wheels and the seatpost. The seat was raised up fairly high. There was a water bottle cage and a bracket for a lock. There is a Rapid Transit sticker near the bottom bracket. The bike has a Cateye rear light and a mount for a front headlight. The rear derailleur and the crankset are black Shimano 105. The pedals have clips on one side.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured to a no parking sign. The signpost may have been loosened and the entire bike, lock and helmet were taken. This occurred during the Cubs game, between 11am and 3pm.

Trek 7300

Location

Milenium Park
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU3356055C
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. The pedals take the SPD type shoes. I had a odomitor with about 72 miles on the "trip" and bracket for a light which was not on it at the time. I bought the bike at Eddy's Bike Shop and it has their sticker on it. There was little pouch hanging from the back seat with a tube, two tire removal tools and a patch kit in the pouch.

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in Chicago visiting my son from Cleveland. I locked my bike in a bike rack on the sidewalk in Milenium Park right at the end of Washington St. a couple of hundred yards south of the Founders Wall. We crossed the street to go into Walgreens and Dunken Dounts. When we came back the bike was gone. If you are taking the time to read this THANK YOU.

Cannondale Synapse 2006-07

Location

River East Movie Theater
Illinois & Columbus intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
Gunmetal/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-Good used condition -Black carbon fiber fork & seatpost -Shimano 105 gearset -Actual reflector missing from front reflector holder -Red Trek blinking light in rear -Front Hutchinson tire, rear Gatorskin tire -Silver bottle holder

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to downtown street sign in front of movie theater during course of 2-hour movie. Krypto thick keyed coil lock. No sign of bike or lock. In front of busy movie theater on Friday night with valets standing nearby

swobo sanchez

Location

INFRONT OF ST ALFREDS STORE ON
1529 n millaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 11:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/A
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
USESD " swobo sanchez fixed single speed" <<< SILVER WITH UPRISE STICKER,ST ALFREDS STICKER, WHITE RIMS AND WHITE SHORT HANDLEBARS, SWOBO LOGO

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for 3 hours
Incident Description: 
the pole didn't have a scrue so he pick up the pole with the bike still lock and roled did out with a small kid no older than 7 and he's about 6'0 feet 200+

2009 Willow Windsor, electric yellow

Location

The front of my house
1214 W Fletcher st apt # 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small sized bike, small frame.
Color: 
Bright yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, a 2009 Willow Windsor. It's a bright yellow color with black handle bars, a black seat, and black wheels. The frame is very small and there are no foot straps because they fell off last summer. The bike is in good condition, just dirty. My frame also glows at night in the dark.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the railing (metal) leading up the front steps to my apartment. When I went back to bring my bike inside, it was gone.

Jamis Coda

Location

Jimmy John's on Lincoln between southport and greenview/barry
lincoln and southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 1:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U83U01087
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
black / silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
there isn't anything distinguishable about it that the thief couldn't have changed. maybe some red metal scuff marks on the to bar where my bike lock has left love wounds.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up in front of my girl's house and someone had a steel cutting disk powertool and sliced thru my lock. i have an aftermarket seat. and rain gaurd on my back wheel. i have a rear light mount w missing rear light. black light in front. black rubber case that holds my bike lock is mounted to my bike. they left my chain on the ground.

trek tx700

Location

Pete's Market, little village/ west pilsen
2520 W. Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
gun metal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a vintage frame. it had a rack, a brooks leather saddle, beige leather handlebars (with laces), a large slightly scuffed frame, and a dented top bar (on left side). Image shows a bike of the same model and color, with the actual bike that was stolen in the inset.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
man, wtf? i locked up and left it for 15 min. grocery store security said they saw a Hispanic guy in a black shirt with my bike. i saw a white van with a character matching the description at the time of the incident before i got this info. i wasn't allowed to see the footage. the police said they would check the camera, does anyone know if i should check up and see if they actually did? saw a guy get shot in the stomach earlier that day. man, wtf? Admin note: victim told by Pete's Market management that he is not allowed to view surveillance film without a court subpoena. Management unwilling to help further.

Redline Conquest Pro

Location

Monroe and Canal
120 S Canal St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0604034 DBU6
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a moderately used cyclocross bike, however I have road tires on it. There is a D.P. (my intitials) scratched under the seat on the down tube. It also has arctic camo grip tape (kind of dirty though), Crank Bro's Egg Beater pedals, an unmatching black and white Fuji seat, and the hoods are kind of beat up from me crashing often when racing. I also had one water bottle rack attached at the time it was stolen. The wheels are pretty beat up too which might help distinguish it. The standard Redline paint scheme and the camo griptape/Fuji seat should be dead giveaways. I attached what the frame looks like.

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 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?: 
8am-6pm (when somebody called in saying it's being cut w/ a circular saw)
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside of work to go in and be a contributing member of society around 8 AM, left around 6:10 and saw my Kryptonite lock sawn in half.. just then a police car pulled up and told me someone had called in saying a man with a hand-held circular saw came and stole my red bike... he took my number and business card and rode off south to try and find the guy. When I placed the report the gal on the phone said as of 6:30 I was the 5th bike reported stolen that day within a couple blocks of my building. I was 15 minutes too late, doh!

Schwinn Super Sport

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
smaller men's frame, standover height about 32"
Color: 
metallic sand
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good working condition. Some paint chips, and Schwinn decals scratched and peeled in some spots. Silver Champion fork. Original light gray suede seat. Worn baby blue bar tape. Bike has rat trap pedals with toe clips; leather strap on left pedal is broken, and missing its metal buckle (which I have). England sticker on down tube near crank shaft.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than eight hours
Incident Description: 
I had an early morning shift at work, and locked my bike at 4:45 a.m. and went in to work at 250 E Superior St. It was near the street, yet in view of the security desk at Prentice Women's Hospital. I went out to check on it during my break, at approximately 11:30 a.m., and neither bike nor lock was present. I imagine that an opportunistic bike thief with a cable cutters happened upon it and simply cut the cable and walked off with it. I've only worked at this address and parked my bike at it twice, so I don't think that the incident could have been premeditated.

Specialized Sirrus 2007

Location

Lincoln Square Area
2209 W. Eastwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dye 51 blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had a rear rack with a "topeak" black basket locked with the bike seat, brown cork-looking ergo-handlebars, toe clips and some handlebar brackets for the odometer and light.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I was working in my apartment very late, and I heard some roaring noise outside but I didn't think to look outside to where my bike was parked. The next morning I looked out and noticed that my bike was gone and also the janitor of the building noticed it was gone too and asked me what happened. We both saw the "cut" u-shaped kryptonite lock(in two pieces) on the ground near where it was parked. I'm sure it happened very late at night or early morning --- I'd say around 3:00am. I think somebody has seen me park my bike out front of my building all the time or the thief was cruising up and down the quiet streets looking for parked bikes outside.

Diamond Back Clarity

Location

Sheridan Train stop - Irving park and Sheridan, locked up at rac
Sheridan and Irving park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U8XK29922
Size: 
15"
Color: 
White w/ Hawaiin pattern
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new....No distinguishing features

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 street sign.

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: 
I parked my bike at the Sheridan stop, had purchased it at Sports Authority on April 4th, it was stolen June 4th. I was gone for maybe an hour, came back and the bike and lock were gone. I attempted to file a claim through my renters insurance but I have a $500 deductible so it was a wash. My only thought it that someone cut the lock. There is a restaurent close to the train stop and I spoke to the staff but no one saw anything.