Recent Reports

Empella Bonfire

Locations

Bobb Residence Hall, Northwestern University
2305 Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
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Northwestern University
Noyes and Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, January 7, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
58cm Standard sized bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- White frame - RED handle bars - SRM System - Broken water bottle holder - Anti-theft wheel locks (need a special key to take off wheels) - Flat petals (non-racing/click-in petals)

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?: 
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?: 
10 Hours
Incident Description: 
The bike is very unique. I think someone probably stole it very early in the morning. It was a Saturday night on a college campus, so people are walking around pretty late. Please let me know if you see/find it.

Fuji Supreme

Location

Park West Food Mart
2733 North Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 26, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF 4B0 4280
Size: 
Man's 21" frame, 700x35mm wheels
Color: 
Metallic Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bog standard except for a bottle cage, a handlebar bag holder, one light fitting on bar front left, one rear light fitting on seat post and one rear light fitting on rear left stay.

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 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?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to work without my house (and bike) keys as there were people at home, so I could not use the U-lock. I took a silly risk with the combo cable lock only and paid the price. New bike now goes indoors at work has two U-locks when elsewhere.

Brompton Folding bike

Location

Home
1653 W. Byron
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, January 1, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
BS6102
Size: 
small when folded, slim when riding
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is at least 7 years old. There is some wear on the frame but it is solid. There is a weathered Brompton sticker on the tube between your legs. It has a new rubber stopper for folding and a light clamp over duct tape on the handlebar. Since it is a Brompton I highly doubt the thief will be competent in folding it. The bike is in excellent shape and never breaks. It is definitely a different looking bike.

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?: 
The bike was inside my garage and stolen in the span of 30 minutes while the garage door was left open by my wife.
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside my garage and stolen in the span of 30 minutes while the garage door was left open by my wife. I suspect the pickup trucks that regularly scour the backstreets for trash they can cash, but I have no evidence.

Diamondback Edgewood LX

Location

Eckhart/Ryerson Bike Rack
1118 E. 58th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SGPO9I827516
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tall handlebars

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
50 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left bike at bike rack before class, came back to find that it was missing.

Scattante R-330 Road Bike

Location

Chen's Chinese & Sushi
3506 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ8LI3851
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has red-taped handle bars and a U-Lock mount on the inner frame. Additionally, both wheels are wheel-locked in (the wheels are black and red on the inside).

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
I biked to meet friends for dinner in Wrigleyville and u-locked up to a city sign pole that was bolted to a base (around 8 pm 12/29) in front of Chen's Chinese and Sushi. My friends and I then cabbed it the rest of the night and I decided I'd pick up my bike the next day. The following day, after I got off work, I went to pick it up and it was gone (around 4 pm 12/30). I filed a police report, posted on facebook, circulated an email, and posted to the chain link. Later on, I went back to the scene and saw that the pole I locked to was de-bolted, and saw the bolts lying in the gutter. I called city services to rebolt the pole and have now scene several unbolted poles throughout the city. Lesson learned.

Trek 420

Location

Richmond and Augusta
1000 N. Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 24, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TU04901T
Size: 
small
Color: 
grey/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. women's "liberator" seat, book rack on back, "Quimby's" bookstore stickers on frame, Skydiving stickers on rack, blue grips

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?: 
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?: 
less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked up for less than four hours in my usual parking spot on Christmas Eve.

Trek Soho S.

Location

Lincoln Park Athletic Club
1019 West Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 1:52pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WT402K2302D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Condition. Black with rear tire strap-on fender.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
It was stolen. lock cut by man with cutter in his backpack.

Raleigh C30

Location

Garage of house
N Maplewood Ave. and Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 6:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R023001147
Size: 
52cm?
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Raleigh C30" still visible on frame. Seat cover black and torn. Aluminum bike rack on rear missing one screw on top. Black headlight on front handlebars with "Google" on the mounting bracket. Grey touch-up paint in several locations. Black Kryptonite U-lock mounted on frame. Also taken was a white bike helmet with red and white lights on it and "Google" on the side.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My garage door apparently did not seat properly and opened at some point overnight. Someone walked into the garage and took the bike.

1992 Bridgestone MB-3

Location

5452 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 1:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
52cm?
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rack on back, Girvin Flexstem stem, and rare cowhorn/trekking handlebar wrapped w/white and purple handlebar tape. 26-inch wheels with newish, aggressive, 2-inch knobby tires. White sticker on seat tube says "The Pedal House, Laramie, Wyoming." Frame has the scratches and wear you'd expect from use. I think there's some old hardware on the fork from an old cyclometer. Seat is black vinyl with rips on the rear corners from many crashes through the years. Also has a t-shaped bike lock bracket sticking out from the seatpost.

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 stolen out of my basement where I thought it was safe. I was wrong.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement storage unit of 3-flat. I last rode it in August. I last saw it there in September or October. I ride another bike daily and was not paying attention to this bike; I just assumed it was where I left it. Around December 3, 2010, I went down to get the bike and it was gone. My neighbor informed me that someone who had stayed with him had stolen some of his things and pawned them; it's likely the same thing happened to my bike. Therefore, I expect this bike is in or has been in a pawn shop on Lawrence near Ashland, or somewhere in that area.

Main Street Classic Pedicab

Location

Logan Square
3300 w. Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, December 17, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
110" by 50"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three wheeler, 21 gears. White body, black frame with MAIN STREET in white letters. Labelled "KAZ'S KWIKSHAW" on the back, also has a large advertisement on back and sides for "Buffalo Wings and Rings" on Halsted St., altho these ads are easily removed.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Pedicab disappeared overnight. Attempted theft of a second pedicab failed because of high security chain and small u-lock. Bike had a flat tire and derailleur was working irregularly.

Jamis Aurora Elite

Location

Northwestern law school building
750 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WE9E00030
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Jamis Aurora Elite, black with white lettering and one gold stripe around the downtube. Shimano dynamo hub. Front wheel locked on with Pinhead lock. Mix of Shimano 105/Tiagra/Ultegra. Maxxis Re-Fuse tires. Black fenders with sticker that said "NAT" and reflective Chicago flag sticker. Black Brooks saddle. Tan cork tape. Tubus rack with red light wired to dynamo system (the German brand whose name I can't remember).

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike at the law school like I do when it's too sloppy to drag it across the carpet in the building. Came outside and it was gone. Found a piece of the U-lock, which was cut with an angle grinder. Will post a picture and serial number when I get home.

Pashley Roadster

Location

WholeHealth Chicago
2522 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
25"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn (25 years old!); British made; label from original store still on it (Kinsale, Ireland). Unique braking system (series of metal rods from handlebars to wheels)

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Six hours
Incident Description: 
Truck or van cruised down Lincoln Avenue, cut locks, and loaded other bikes. Mine and a co-workers were stolen at the same time. I had biked to work and parked in same location daily for 10+ years!

Jake Kona (cyclocross)

Location

Outside of Town Hall between Buckingham and Roscoe on Halsted St
3340 North Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F606K2697
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Cobalt Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, like new, very well taken care of. When stolen, it had a woman's (wider) seat, a pouch beneath the seat, and a miniature tire-pump attached to the frame. It also had a bright yellow water bottle holder attached.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to light pole outside of Town Hall Pub on Halsted on Friday, December 10. No one saw/heard anything.

Schwinn Approved Le Tour (1970's) Blue w/ no derailleurs and bent back wheel

Location

Ravenswood
Wilson and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 10:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60'
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Schwinn Approved Le Tour. 10 Speed but with derailleur's removed and used as a single speed. Frame is also slightly bent as is crank and back wheel.

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?: 
Less than 8 hours inbetween 10am and 6pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of open business's. Bike disappears in front of open business's. Thanks!

Schwinn suburban

Location

Rockwell brown line stop
Rockwell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Male
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike black leather seat new back wheel old front wheel

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack on Rockwell right outside the yoga studio. Lock was probably cut and removed.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Apartment building
4200 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 3, 2010 - 1:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
8126461
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Steamroller fixed gear with decals wrapped in inner tubes Mavic CXP-22 rims laced to Formula track hubs with Continental Gatorskin tires Faded red Soma Kamisori saddle Origin8 80mm alloy stem Soma Major Taylor bars with black/sparkle track grips Cane Creek headset Sugino RD 165mm track crankset/Surly 48T chainring no-name knockoff Thomson seatpost Shimano SPD mountain pedals Shimano front brake/Tektro lever There's a silver Loyola Bike Registry sticker on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket as well

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?: 
<7 hours
Incident Description: 
I put the bike in the locked bike room (only a few people have the key to it) of my locked apartment building a bit before 7pm, and noticed it missing (along with several other bikes) around 2:30am.

Raleigh, The Hour

Location

Francisco and Stave
2631 N. Franscisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 3:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Single speed. Has a black splash guard on back and a light on the seat stem.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Sad

SE Lager

Location

W. 23rd St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 26, 2010 - 6:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some dings on the paint. Everything else new. Purple Eighth Inch Amelia Wheelset. Flat handle Bars. Eighth Inch Cranks, Silver Chain.

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?: 
Stored Regulary
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from my garage.

Mongoose Sabrosa

Location

jackson & wabash
55 E jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 4:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame was shaved away on right side bottom bracket area. ( by pedals) Right side crank arm has a groove worn in it from rubbing on the frame. Flat bars Not sure of the exact frame size but I would say it was 19" Frame: Heat treated 6061 aluminum for 29" wheels, Slot Jockey-ITS chain tensioning dropout system Fork: Rigid alloy w/ forged crown and drop outs, disc dropout with fender mount Crankset / Chainwheel: ProWheel cold forged alloy, single 42T ring w/ alloy chainguard Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridge Pedals: Mongoose Quick Release Alloy platform Front Derailleur: n/a Rear Derailleur: N/A Shifters: N/A Cog set: 16T cog and spacer kit Chain: KMC Z410 Rims: ALEX PC19 Double Wall, Disc specific Front Hub: Formula Disc Alloy QR 32H Rear Hub: Shimano Deore M475 disc and freehub Spokes: 14G stainless Tires: 700 X 47 Continental City Contact Front Brake: Tektro hydraulic disc 160 mm rotor Rear Brake: Tektro hydraulic disc 160 mm rotor Brake Levers: Tektro hydraulic

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was removed from a street sign on the south side of Jackson east of Wabash. It is/was a busy intersection on a tuesday morning. I used a cable lock which was also removed. If you find this bike, PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!!!

Felt F95

Location

Noel Kopp
742 W. Willow Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Unless bike was cleaned after theft, there are black marks on the paintjob from electrical tape residue. The drop handlebars are chopped in half (no drops). There were spoke lights on the front wheel unless they were removed. Wheels were white Weinmann DP18's. Bike seat was white Specialized Romin SL. Rear tire, white specialized randonneur.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to work. Got yelled at by boss. Left work. Bike was stolen. What a day. Please keep an eye out! Thanks.