Recent Reports

Gary Fisher Roscoe One

Location

Promenade Condos
1201 W. Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 266 601580
Size: 
54 - 55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Padded Seat, Pedals had Power Grip straps, and on the right pedal was an extender. There is a sticker on the underside of the frame with "The Bike Rack's" info.

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to another bike. The cable was cut, the U-lock was taken with the bike. The bike was located on the 3rd floor of a secured garage (in a condo building). The thief. broke in through the front security doors, walked through the hallway, to the parking garage, to the 3rd level, passing dozens of bikes. He then walked my bike down 3 flights of stairs, right out of the garage.

Bridgestone X0-3

Location

garage
1123 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black / very dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good general condition - I've used it for 25 years. Moustache handlebars, green tape on bars. Gear shifters have lost their rubber housing. Most of the decals scraped. Front fork has brake braze-on re-welded

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in a garage but not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from our garage, along with a women's Cannondale hybrid and a Quat car rack for 2 bikes. Someone in the neighborhood said he saw a couple (man and woman) trying to sell the bikes for $20 -- they were probably taken for quick cash rather than for the value of the bikes.

Trek Atwood 2010

Location

DePaul University Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU284CS649E
Size: 
20
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 month old, light blue Trek Atwood made out of all recycled material. Light yellow tires and front and back black fenders. A black back rack with a collapsable black wire basked on the right hand 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 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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked right outside of DePaul University Student Center on the corner of Belden and Kenmore where I park it every day for work. I saw the bike at 3:30pm but when I was leaving work at 4:45pm for the day the bike was no longer there. The u-lock was a very heavy u-lock but there was no trace of it or the bike at the scene.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Buena Park
4200 N. Hazel Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 6:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
mens large
Color: 
Black with gray and orange trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used and unwashed. All black wheels and rims. Thick frame. Black metal drink holder. Black rack with black wire foldable basket on the back right. Cheap small headlight. Large seat-- Cloud 9 brand black seat ("C9" in white font on back of seat).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a day or two
Incident Description: 
I believe my storage unit was broken into overnight and someone grabbed the bike.

dawes MTA fixed gear

Location

On bike rack in front of Walgreens.
342 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 25, 2011 - 12:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gently used; silver/gray frame; lime green pedals; racing style handle bars wrapped with black tape; black seat; lime green chain

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 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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a rack. I went into the store. When I came out the bike was gone. The lock was cut and left on the ground.

2008 Trek Madone 5.2

Location

Edgewater
5800 N Magnolia ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black and white with white handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in mint condition. Has 2 carbon fiber bottle holders a wired wheel sensor and watch was still attached. Also had a fender attached at the time it was stolen.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was in a garage
Incident Description: 
my garage side door was left open so they must have come in through my back gate, locked?, went into the open garage and that's that. Stupid on my part but some people just F'g suck.

Trek Navigator 3.0 Men's

Location

Apartments
1037 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu016c0959c
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, clear LED light on front, red LED light on rear - held on by rubber band

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Month, on and off
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 1pm and midnight on November 26th. U lock was attached through rear wheel and frame to a wooden fence post. The fence post was pried apart and bike and lock were taken. U lock was also attached through front wheel via cable.

Mens Medium MB Blue Cannondale F-9

Location

Near Chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
5M51531
Size: 
Meduim
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white scratches on one side, otherwise brand new

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?: 
In my garage with 7 other bikes. only one stolen. no ally, fenced in yard.
Incident Description: 
The bike looks like the one in the picture, its not the exact one though. If you see anything near close to it, please help me get it back. I got to ride it 3 times.

2009 Black Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Outside of apartment, 3rd floor
3417 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 9:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14764
Size: 
Mens large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black with dark green highlights. Had a front, handlebar mounted light as well as a light on the seat post. Water bottle cage. Should have the U-lock locked around chassis.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was being stored outside of rear apartment door on 3rd floor of my building, in a secure stairwell that leads to a back alley. No signs of forced entry into stairwell from outside. As the door was always locked and I was a third floor, I never locked bike, as there was no one to see bike from alley or know it was there. A neighbor keeps their bike- minus rear wheel, in the landing of stairwell, but that bike was untouched.

Schwinn Deluxe 7 Cruiser (2005 remake of 1955 model)

Location

2000 block of W Cornelia Ave (near Addison & Damen)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
looking for paperwork, will update when found
Color: 
green & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good but not pristine condition, has been my only bike for 5.5 years and has a few small scars to prove it. Standard black cargo rack over rear fender has been removed and two silvertone metal (aluminum???) baskets have been bolted "permanently" (frame slightly modified by bike shop to accomodate) in its place. Top of basket wrapped with black 3M reflective tape, right basket deformed from impact with car door. Red enamel ladybug bell on handlebars and green lightweight decorative-only "snake biting his tail" lock on frame. (Was actually locked with heavy black U-lock & cable.) Very unusual looking bike; people constantly yell comments from the sidewalk/car whenever I'm riding it. Heavy steel frame. Whitewall tires. Has horn that can sound by pressing a button on the "tank" on the frame. Was a birthday present, and I love(d) it a lot. :(

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked to a large tree that is still intact. Heavy cable around tree to heavy Ulock on bike. Have locked it there occasionally on & off because it's so difficult to get the large heavy bike through doors/around corners/down stairs to storage. Th
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a tree only a few feet away from my ground-floor apartment window where I was at the time it was stolen. I had taken my dog out to pee around 2 PM and the bike was there, went outside again around 9 PM and it was gone. A coworker remembers driving by around 6 PM and it was already gone; she noticed because the bike is distinctive and she assumed I was out grocery shopping. I was less than 20 feet away from the bike at the time of the theft and they didn't make enough noise to alert me, even though it's an unwieldy bike that makes a lot of sounds when it moves. (There is construction in the neighborhood, and I'm sure in retrospect some sounds that I thought were from the rehab next door was actually my bike being stolen.) Reported to police immediately. I have the original purchase receipt (gift giver gave it to me in case service needed, etc), am searching through old paperwork for bike ticket with serial number.

2007 Specialized Allez Elite Road Bike

Location

Outside an condo in Lincoln Park
2126 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 2:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm top tube; 54.8cm seat tube
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; Keo Look pedals, purple handlebar tape, blue bottle cage on the seat tube; hood and pedal on the right side were scuffed up from a crash; at time of theft, there was a black lamp on the headset and a white strobe light on the seat post; Shimano 105 set; otherwise the stock features from the bike: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum frame, fully manipulated tubing, compact race design, FACT carbon seatstays w/Zertz inserts Specialized FACT fork, carbon steerer and fork legs w/ Zertz inserts Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy stem and Specialized Expert bars, 6061 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm Jalco GX460 rims, alloy triple wall, machined sidewalls and Specialized forged alloy hubs and straight pull spokes

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
At 8:40 PM I arrived at a condo at 2126 N Lincoln Park West; I locked my bike with a U-Lock and cable to a street sign in front of the condo. When I left the condo at 11:40 my bike was gone. The U-Lock was cut and both it and the cable were left around the street sign my bike had been affixed to.

Kona Kula Deluxe

Location

UIC campus
Ashland ave and W Taylor st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
? ? ?
Size: 
16"
Color: 
White/ Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers: "Arkansas - The natural state" ; "Brazil flag", "Tirreno", "Bushnell", "Trek - Volkswagen",

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack for approximately 4 hours at the intersection of Ashland ave and W Taylor st. Lock was found cut at the scene.

Rivendell Sam Hillborne

Location

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Eugenie & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 5:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is almost new. I've had it for only a few months. It has Nitto Mustache handlebars and an eclectic mix of parts. Unique features include the frame/size (not many of this model, size and color exist) and 650B size wheels. Bike had everything shown in the photo: Brooks saddle, rack, fenders, etc.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I park in this location on most days that I work. Probably 4-5 times a week. The bike is a really pretty nice and sort of rare. Someone may have scoped out my bike there before or just realized it is a valuable bike. There are usually a lot of bikes locked in that area, so I would guess it's a "usual" spot for thieves to pass by.

2006 Specialized Tarmac Comp

Location

Apartment
1234 W GLENLAKE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically brand-new. Almost entirely stock, except for its saddle (now it's an old Velocet one). White bar tape. From Specialized's website: FRAME Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race geometry, Zertz seatstay inserts FORK Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork; full carbon legs, crown and steerer, with Speed Zertz HEADSET Specialized Mindset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, carbon 20mm cone with two 5mm alloy spacers STEM Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable HANDLEBARS Specialized Pro lightweight handlebar, all aluminum, racing drop, 31.8 clamp TAPE Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon with 2.5mm gel padding FRONT BRAKE Shimano 105 REAR BRAKE Shimano 105 BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 10-speed, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 10-speed, short cage SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible CASSETTE Shimano 105, 12-27t CHAIN Shimano 105, 10-speed CRANKSET Shimano 105, double crankset, Hollowtech II, 2-piece design CHAINRINGS 52x39T BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano 105 External alloy cups, Sealed cartridge bearings PEDALS Composite-body test ride pedals RIMS Mavic Aksium FRONT HUB Mavic Aksium, 20 hole, Mavic QR REAR HUB Mavic Aksium, 24 hole, Mavic QR SPOKES Stainless 14g Aero FRONT TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI REAR TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI TUBES Specialized presta tube SADDLE Body Geometry Alias, carbon reinfoced base, microfiber cover SEAT POST Specialized Pavé FACT carbon seatpost with Zertz insert, 27.2mm

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?: 
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?: 
More than a month.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke the window in the back door of my house and took the bike out of the back stairwell. Nothing else, just the bike. It wasn't visible from the outside, and my roommate and I had just left for work. It wasn't locked, but it was behind a locked door and was on a rack.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

38th and Kenilworth Ave.
3808 Kenilworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608168336G
Size: 
men's
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
8 month old, like new bike, black with gray "Specialized"; has u-lock still attached to it

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 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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Side door on garage was broken and blown in by wind. Thief walked into garage, ripped off wooden railing that bike was locked to, opened main garage door and rode off on bike. Nothing else in garage was taken, including another bike that was not locked up (but a cheaper model)

Self-Made from Parts

Location

Pole On Waveland Just East of Damen, South Side of Street
1955 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
23" frame
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I made the bicycle myself, from parts, and painted it too. It was almost entirely black and white, with a black and white striped top tube, all other tubes black, white stem (but paint flaking to reveal silver below), flat black handlebar, white Gusset saddle, light blue grips (look kinda gray from use). There was a little wear on the striped paint near the front of the top tube, from locking and leaning the bike on poles. It is a single-speed rear coaster brake bike, so it will look a bit like a fixed gear from afar, but is not one.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I just got off work around 12:15 am on Saturday night the 19th (morning of Sunday the 20th, by the clock). I parked my bike in front of a friend's apartment, planning to hang out for just a little bit. I locked the bike with my heavy duty link chain, closed with a small U-lock, both the front wheel and the frame. The pole was in plain sight of both Waveland and Damen, just about 10 feet in from the corner. At around 12:45, my friend's girlfriend came upstairs, and I lent her some money to pay back a friend outside the building. At around 1:05, I left the apartment, and found my lock on the ground, with one of the chain links cut twice, to make a gap large enough to slide off. They'd tried to cut another link, but failed. I immediately filed a police report (I have the number written down elsewhere, so I will post it as soon as I get back to it). Given the tight window, the bike must have been stolen either between 12:15 and 12:43, or between 12:48 and 1:05, since my friend was outside for a few minutes between 12:43 and 12:48. Thanks so much to anyone who has a lead on this!

Diamondback Topanga

Location

Garage
6234 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
I1I9796
Size: 
20.5"
Color: 
White with fine black squiggles all over
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Hot pink water bottle holder. Blue Cannondale saddle bag. Older Kryptonite U-lock in holder. Paint is distinctive - white background with black squiggles all over - looks like it was scribbled on with a black ball-point pen.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 years
Incident Description: 
Neighbor left garage door open very early in the morning and someone stole my bike. This was a long time ago (over a year), but since I just found out about this registry, I thought I'd give it a try since I loved that bike. Any info would be helpful. THanks!

Centurion Ironman Dave Scott

Location

Humbolt and Armitage
1940 Humboldt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Red and White/Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Centurion Ironman Dave Scott frame with flat/cruisery bars and a fairly complete Shimano 600 group, except for a CUstom non drive side crank arm. Beat up Fausto Coppi saddle. Sugino seatpost, Mismatched wheels, front is radially spoked.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a sign with an Abus heavy duty chain. Nothing was left when I came out except half a chain link. Appears to have been done with bolt cutters.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Near Welles park in Lincoln square
Sunnyside ave and Claremont ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a tan leather saddle (brooks) mounted woth a bike chain to lock it to frame, a large dent in the top tube, silver A-class wheels - labels on the front wheel only.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The sign post I attached my bike to was buried in the ground. The post was easily lifted and bike and U-lock were removed together. Someone may have walked off with the bike, but it makes more sense that they drove up in a car. The people who did this likely steal bikes from the location regularly because they new to slide the pole out and I assume did so with little hesitation. There is a chance that the person simply walked out of the park to steal the bike as well.

Giant escape 2

Location

Cycle Smithy, bike rack outside shop
2468 n Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 4:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minor scratches on. Frame, front and rear bike light holders, missing rear wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside the bike shop, Cycle Smithy's on N. Clark and when I returned in the morning the bike was gone. Rear wheel was U-locked to bike rack. The bike had theft proof axles.