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Trek 2008 7.2 FX

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Location

Apartment stairwell
811 Main
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5cm frame
Color: 
Mocha
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat post, front wheel and back wheel are locked into place with on guard locking skewers. Seat has the hole in the center, different from the stock seat. Has sticker on 17.5cm frame that says Village cycle. Other features that are easily removed: front and back LED lights, On guard U lock mounted on the frame (but not locked into it), plastic mud guard on rear wheel, bell on handlebar, has bottle cage with an extra mount below it with velcro meant for a portable pump.

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?: 
Not locked, but placed in locked apartment stairwell.
Incident Description: 
This bike and other bikes has been stored overnight in the stairwell of my apartment building for years without incident. Access to the building and stairwell requires a key. Nobody ever locked their bikes in here as we thought it was safe. On Feb 25, it just disappeared. According to some workers in the building, it was gone a day ago. Only my bike was stolen. There was another Trek bike beside it, also not locked, but not stolen. Please call me or text me if you see this bike. I really love it. Thank you.

2009 Trek 7000

Location

Across from Evanston Township High School
Dodge and church
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Masterlock brand Python lock wrapped around the frame and under the seat. Rear reflector is right under seat shock. Left pedal reflector missing.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 min. - 4 hr.
Incident Description: 
I accidentally left my bike unlocked in front of the corner store across the street from the high school. I came back several hours later to find it missing.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

North side of Chicago
5501 N.Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Says SUP and URLY on frame. FSA, Salsa and WTB parts.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 minutes
Incident Description: 
The incident was caught on video surveillance. The teenager was light skinned, dark haired and about 5'10" possibly. He was wearing a black hoodie and had a black backpack. He may be from Northside College Prep (where the bike was stolen from), Von Steuben, Amundsen or Roosevelt High School.

Fetish Cycles 2008 Attack Track Bicycle

Location

clybourn metra stop
1601 w armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 10:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
47cm, sloping top tube
Color: 
black with white text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"i hate cops" sticker on top tube near seatpost. steel fork, cane creek headset (not the original fetish headset) ultegra cranks, tiny little bike. steel fork. had no seat & seatpost when it was stolen. also had a fetish stem at the time, and nitto bars.

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?: 
maybe 4 hours
Incident Description: 
it was locked up at the clybourne metra stop on armitage & ashland. lock & bike were gone a few hours later.

Trek 7100 Multi-Track

Location

Bike rack in front of Ridgeland green line station / Oak Park
South Blvd & Ridgeland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Forest Green to dark blue fade
Color: 
21"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
lots of wear. Click shifter does not reach top of gears. Two BikeWinter stickers on seat & top tubes, Serfas split comfort gel seat, rear blinkie, upright bars with spots of rust in the center, light bracket on bars toward RH side. Black rear rack with a lot of scratches/missing paint, black chainring/chain w/ silver alumninum cranks, crap-ass black plastic pedals are original to bike. Kevlar tires and full set Planet bike black plastic fenders. Bike was locked to rack with black U lock with bumblebee crocheted lock cozy (I have the lock).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike on the rack right in front of Ridgeland green line station doors on Tuesday 2/23 approx 9am. When I returned to Oak Park on greenline on Wednesday evening, the bike was gone. Lock was still on the rack with bumblebee crocheted lock cozy on the U part (think yellow & black stripes). Bike was locked thru frame & rear wheel when I left on Tuesday.

7.2 FX WSD 2009

Location

Alleyway off Belmont and Damen
Damen and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu141c2637d
Size: 
14
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, blue with flower pattern! Gorgeous, clean and in great condition!

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in our garage, and stolen off the bike stand it was locked to.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked together with my fiances bike in our garage. They were locked on a stand, and everything was stolen, including metal bike stand. Bikes are in great condition and brand new! Please help us locate these bikes! Thank you for all your help! (victim did not provide contact info-- admin)

Fuji Del Rey

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 7:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58-60cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji Del Rey Cream Colored Frame. Crank Set had "Fuji" set into each arm. Single Speed Free Wheel. Back wheel - Velocity Deep V Ice Blue w/ Flip flop hub, black spokes. Front Wheel - Black Carbon Fiber Shimano 16 spokes. Hooded Brakes with Drop Down Handle Bars and Black Grip Tape.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8:30am to 6pm
Incident Description: 
I left it locked up at the Clybourn Metra Station during the day while I was at work. Bike Rack area is located at a busy intersection.

Miyata Sport Runner

Location

Stolen by cutting a bike lock chain. Was on 3rd fl back deck
2149 N. Racine Ave. #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
903268
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Light Green with hot pink accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. New seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was on the back deck which is on the 3rd floor and there is a locked door at street level. Perp jumped a rail to get on steps. We had just returned from shopping and came in through the back door. The bike was there and we left wine on the deck, which they also stole. We went in to watch the football game at 4PM and when I came back out to get some wine, noticed the theft.

TREK 7300

Location

TWELVE TWELVE ON SOUTH MICHIGAN, PARKING LOT
1212 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 3:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU019C2730D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLUE/SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ALMOST NEW. NO add-ons, just as assembled in the store, without any water bottle or additional light. If it helps, this bike was bought and assembled at Village Cycle Center.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One month.
Incident Description: 
I had left my bike locked in THE GARAGE OF MY OWN APARTMENT BUILDING, TWELVE TWELVE ON SOUTH MICHIGAN. It was attached to a metal pole in the first floor along with other bikes. I had not used it for about a month before the first time I realized it was missing. The lock was a TREK (by Kryptonite) Street-Wise U lock. I found it locked back in the same position, without signs of being forced. There is no security camera pointing to that spot, but there is a security camera that registers entrance and exit through the front garage door, though there is at least 4 other ways to get out of the garage.

Takara Racing/Road Bike Single Speed

Location

Back of House Garage
2918 W Fulton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 12, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
790733290
Size: 
57-59cm frame height
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, Takara "Advantage" black slim wheels with Alex Rims, B17 Narrow Brooks Black Leather Saddle, Drop handle bars with Black tape, "Takara" is in white paint on the center of the frame.

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?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
Girlfriend drove home, and opened the garage at 10pm. All 4 bikes were gone, including Takara, Black Mongoose Mountain Bike, Silver Specialized Mountain Bike with Obama/Biden sticker, and SE Lager Chocolate Brown color road bike. The garage was closed, and the garage door was locked. Police believe culprit(s) could've had a remote device to open garage (because there was no damage done to the garage), or someone homeless who roams through the alley might've gotten lucky.

2009 KONA major one

Location

rehabilitation institute of Chicago
335 Superior street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
brown/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost brand new 56 cm brown/white/black kona major one. it had a black tube protector, and a black wheel set with brass spoke nipples.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
i went to go see a friend who was struck by a car on her bicycle, and is in rehab for it. when i came back, everything was gone. i had smoked a cigarette before going inside, and naturally checked over everything, it was all secure, and there was a bolt with nut through the signpost. when i came back, there was still a bolt with a nut on it at the bottom of the signpost. i can only assume that someone came along, decided they wanted it, and had a wrench, and lifted up the signpost.

Windsor Hour Track Bike

Location

Wicker Park
1458 W. Blackhawk
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54C
Color: 
Red
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.)

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 hours
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.

2010 Trek PDX

Location

Echelon Apartment Parking Garage
353 Des Plaines
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU230c2132E
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
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.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
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.
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.

2008 Kona Dew

Location

in front of apartment building
2842 N. Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 25, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
fits me perfectly at 5 feet 8 inches
Color: 
Aqua/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
city wear and tear, rear rack with red web fasteners, nice black fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
7pm to 6am
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.

Giant Warp

Location

843 North Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 25, 2010 - 5:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
16
Color: 
red
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.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
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.
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

2008 Women's Gary Fisher Wingra Hybrid

Location

Alley Entrance
1441 W. Fry
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU264C0915C
Size: 
16" frame
Color: 
Black
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

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?: 
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.
Incident Description: 
4 bicycles were stolen from our basement. The lock on the door to the alley was picked, deadbolt was not fully engaged.

2008 Jamis Aurora

Location

Alley Entrance
1441 W. Fry
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U6YU19777
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Maroon / Beige
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.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
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.
Incident Description: 
4 bicycles were stolen from our basement. The lock on the door to the alley was picked, deadbolt was not fully engaged.

1993 Campus Cicli, Handmade in Heidelberg/Germany

Location

Starbucks
550 W Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 12, 2008 - 10:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
neon green bottom/purple top
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.

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 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?: 
Normal work day from 8am to 4pm
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.

1985 Cannondale SR500

Location

2645 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Blue
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.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 days
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.

Hercules/Royal Scott

Location

Leavitt and Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
60"
Color: 
Blue, black and rust
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.

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 an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 days.
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.