Recovered

Redline Metro 9

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Location

Lillstreet Arts Center
Montrose & Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Size: 
56cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new; commuter bike, black fenders, ergonomic grips

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked it, went into art center around 5 and worked until 9; when I came out bike was gone.

2009 Fuji Cross Comp

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Location

213 W Institute Place Bike Rack
213 W Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Cyclocross bike (road bike with wider 700x32c tires)
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Fuji Cross Comp is black and silver with a red Fuji logo on the side. The bike is a little dirty but roadworthy. I mounted a Topeak rack and Wald shopping basket on the rear. I also had a Transit trunk bag that mounted to the rack (possible removed by thief). The swapped the original saddle for a Forte Classic and the original stem for a shorter Forte as well. These are probably the most defining features of the bike. I don't think another Fuji will have my stem and saddle.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up in the morning. When I left the office at 6:15 to leave the bike was gone. In fact, there were no other bikes on the bike rack. Usually there are so perhaps there were more stolen.

Windsor Clockwork

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Location

John Wegner
2241 Seminary St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark Purple
Size: 
56cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old with rear fender attached. Cable lock around seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen with lock still attached to rear wheel.

Kona Paddy Wagon 2009

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Location

Moksha Yoga Center
700 North Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Mint green
Size: 
54cm frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (bought in Feb 2010); had removable rear fender; Rapid Transit Cycle Shop sticker on frame; yellow Continental tires; fixed gear with single speed hub removed; paint on right top tube spelling out "paddy wagon" was slightly scraped.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
U-lock was broken and taken with bike, as well as the cable lock which was around the front tire. It happened very quickly, within an hour and a half, while I was in a yoga class.

Trek 2008 7.2 FX

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Location

Apartment stairwell
811 Main
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Mocha
Size: 
17.5cm frame
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.

Volae

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Location

Backyard
5000 block N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Gray
Size: 
large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
High racer short wheel base recumbent, air horn, head light, mirror, bell, water bottle cage behind riser/stem, 2 velocity 559 wheels with black rims, Sram X9 shifters and rear derailleur, Sram BB7 disc brakes, sport contact tires, candy red clipless pedals

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen from closed in yard with 6ft high vinyl opaque fence by teenager approx. 5'-10" - 180lbs, possibly hispanic

Fuji Track

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Location

The John Marshall Law School
315 S Plymouth Court
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
blue/white
Size: 
56 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White/Black Checkerboard rear wheel with 16 tooth freewheel and 17 tooth fixed cog, red Surly Hub, Red spoke nipples, red handlebar tape on drop bars, Black Alexrims front wheel, stainless steel toe cages, red drive chain, American flag sticker on frame.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike at noon as I walked to get lunch. I came back outside after class and it was gone.

Cannondale F700

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Location

Uptown
4523 N. Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dent on right side of down tube - just in front of bottom bracket

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a locked basement storage.

Bianchi Milano

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Locations

Swedish Covenant Hospital Parking Garage
5058 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
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Swedish Covenant Hospital Parking Garage
5058 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
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Swedish Covenant Hospital Parking Garage
5058 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 21, 2009 - 4:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
16.5"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
*Excellent/newer condition<br>*Paint chip damage on top tube right and left sides from CETMA 5 rail rack (chipped paint when turned all the way to left or right)<br>*CETMA 5 rail *front* cargo rack<br>*Extra large wicker basket on front<br>*"Pitlock" seat skewer and wheel skewer locking system<br>*Red and black "Arkel Bug" pannier wire tied to rear rack<br>*Tubus brand rear cargo rack

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 AM - 3 PM, the hours I was in the building
Incident Description: 
*The bike was stolen from the bike rack in the parking garage at Swedish Covenant Hospital. <br> *I made a few changes to the bike since taking this picture, but, essentially, this is the way the bike looks. The changes include: A rear "Tubus" brand rack & red "backpack style" pannier on the back.<br> *Although difficult to see in this picture, the bike has a somewhat unique "front rack" on it, a "CETMA 5 rail" rack. In this picture, the wicker basket is sitting on the rack. The thief has probably easily removed the large front wicker basket by now.<br> *The CETMA rack has left a few paint chip scars on the right and left sides of the top tube which should, forever, be an identifying marker of my bike.<br> *The front rack, front tire and seat post have a unique locking system, a "Pitlock" system, on them which will make either difficult to remove without the unique bolt "key" which is in my possession, i.e. good luck raising and lower the seat, thief! ;)<br> *A report has been filed with the Chicago Police and Hospital security. FYI, Hospital security told me thefts have been occurring "a lot" from their bike racks. They are baffled how someone is doing this in the middle of the day *right next* to the lady sitting in the booth taking money in the parking garage.<br> *REWARD offered for anyone who has information on my bike's whereabouts and can recover my bike. :( I miss my bike.<br>

Cannondale C300

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Location

Street/Sidewalk
343 W. Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 1:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Size: 
Small frame, 26" Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a handle bar extensions, front and rear fenders, rear rack, and a cannondale under-seat bag.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was locked (I think) to a street light. I was inside a private residence for approximately 15 minutes.
Incident Description: 
The bike was only left for a few minutes. That makes me wonder whether I locked it properly, but I think I did. There was no lock or evidence of a cut lock at the location.