Recent Reports

Specialized Hardrock

Location

backyard
1006 E. 54th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 3, 2006 - 7:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
not sure of size: I'm 5' 4", the seat wasn't raised much
Color: 
dark metallic green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2000 year? scratched down tube from lock, it had a blackburn mountain bike rack on the back with two black folding baskets (all probably removed by now), water bottle cage and pump rack on down tube just had it tuned, the frame was scratched up from locking it and it was often parked in the rain, so there was some rust on the frame as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked, or locked only to itself.

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?: 
4 years--it's where I always parked it. I rode it regularly
Incident Description: 
it was locked to itself with a long U-Lock, propped against and under the back porch steps it was locked to itself--front wheel to frame with a Kryptonite U-Lock

Blue Schwinn

Location

La Scarolla restaraunt
Grand and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - 7:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly beat up blue men's bike, Right handle bars have black plastic holder for headlight

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 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: 
Bike locked to street sign with U-lock. Entire street sign taken. I'm thinking that the City of Chicago took it (perhaps Streets and Sanitation), but I haven't been able to get help from them.

Schwinn Frontier #S5964

Location

151 N Michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 11:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA04H88398
Size: 
19" or 21"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I've only ridden the bike for 280 miles, so it should still be in very good condition. The Bike has a sticker under the seat post for the store that i bought it "Gary's Cycle Shop" Phone number for the shop is "(773) 743-4201" There is the bracket for a cycle computer on the handlebar just to the left of the center. There might still be a u-lock evolution bracket attached to the seat post w/ or w/o a Kryptonite Evolution Series Orange flat keyed lock.

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?: 
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?: 
Between 1-2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack on the corner of Michigan ave and Randolph ave in downtown chicago. There is no sign of the bike at all.

Trek 7100

Location

1250 N LA SALLE DR
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 28, 2006 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK2I15155
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2003 Model, excellent cond.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
What was the bike locked to: Iron Gate How was the bike locked: U Lock on back tire to frame, Kryptonite cable around iron gate and front tire attached to U lock. Probably cut cable?

Klein Navigator

Location

unknown
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2006 - 9:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59(?)cm
Color: 
Dark Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ridden everyday for the past four years, but maintained well, the bike is in excellent condition. Kryptonite wheel locks, Tan cork wrapped handle bars, the seat is mostly black with some yellow and red, it say's "racing gel" I think.

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?: 
unknown
Incident Description: 
Stolen From (location): My garage.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

2500 N ORCHARD ST
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 11, 2006 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SC66F1405
Color: 
burnt orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 WEEKS OLD - NEW

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 a parking meter.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
DON'T KNOW, THERE WAS NO TRACE OF LOCK

Specialized Mens Bike

Location

Lavazza Coffee shop
111 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2006 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
18 speed - Black aluminum rear rack, several scrapes on the underside of crossbar

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 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?: 
unkown
Incident Description: 
Locked with an easy lock and with a grey cable lock.

Cervelo One Tri Bike

Location

1500 N Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, October 2, 2006 - 2:46pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, no noticeable scratches, Had a set of Vision Aero bars with a Profile Design H2O bottle stuck between them. It also had Specialized clipless pedals. Bontrager Seat with a hole in the middle of it. Had a Trek Computer mounted on front stem. Had a Trek underseat bag on the back with spare tubes and CO2 cartridges

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unknown
Incident Description: 
It was not locked, it was stolen from our storage area Bike had a rear flat tire that I had gotten that morning, so thief might bring it into a shop to try and get the flat fixed. Reward if found.

GT BMX Proformer

Location

Harlem and Irving Park Plaza
Harlem and Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 21, 2006 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
HAANLIG048
Size: 
20 inches
Color: 
Blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1yr old good condition, scratch on one peg

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 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
bike rack at the mall

Schwinn Sierra Sport 2006

Location

unknown
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
snhua05f40499
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish - bought week ago

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Stolen from a gated pass near the house.

Magna Rover Men's Mountain

Location

2247 W. Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly Used - Has a Now Sports sticker on the frame and the back left brake is badly worn. No bottle holder and a lock bracket high on the frame. Seat tube badly scratched. The place where it was locked seems a little shady after dark. Rack was completely full when I locked my bike up.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
3' Tubular Bike Rack

Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS

Location

block of 3600 S. Damen
3600 S. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it had the pin head locking skewer set on there.

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
somebody used a tire iron to open the back door. ** IMPORTED FROM OLD REGISTRY PAGE **