Recovered

Skyline Road Bike

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Location

the fence outside my house
600 w. Aldine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Light Blue
Size: 
Med. (i dont know the exact fram size)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition. It had a grey Dimond Back seat. The bar tape was black with hyper yellow tape on the ends. The bars were caped off with wine corks. The bike had very little stickers on it and was light blue. The only sticker on the bike was on the very front,it was the Skyline logo (a rainbow in some clouds) and said made in canada.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I had the bike locked to an iron fence about 10 feet away from my living room window. I was inside side for about an hour. Came outside and my bike was gone. Found some plier grips in the grass by where my bike was locked. I used one of those stupid cheap kryptonite cable locks. I use to use it when I was only locking my bike up for a short time. Lesson learned.

Trek 700 (Multitrack?)

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Location

Apartment building
(removed)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2009 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray with red and/or gray decals
Size: 
20"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike purchased at Working Bikes (sticker still on the frame). I believe it is the Trek 700 Multitrack which is a hybrid / road bike. Looking up the bike on vintage-trek it seems like it was from 1998, and is described as silver/titanium with red decals. It has a yellow bottle holder, red Radius brake handles, light mounts on the handlebar & seat post, Planet BIke rear fender, basket on handlebars, raised/upright handlebar, new black tires with white and periwinkle logo. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
BIke was in a locked apartment for about 4 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was unlocked inside my apartment building hallway. Having faith in neighbors I never lock the bike up. The bike went missing sometime between 5-7pm on Friday July 24th.

Bianchi San Jose

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Location

1600 W. Columbia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Size: 
52 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a 2007 bike in very good condition. A u-lock was attached to the frame. There were metal pedals with straps, a front LED headlight (Cat's eye brand) and a red flashing light in back. Although it is a single-speed road bike, there were hybrid tires on it.

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?: 
Permanently
Incident Description: 
REMOVED

Cannondale "Sobe" mountain Bike

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Location

Out of Garage - Chicago
Thomas and Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Size: 
Men's
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green with Sobe sticker. Back breaks only. Great condition

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Took from Garage with another bike (seperate posting) and several items

2005 KONA SMOKE 20"

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Location

Metra Station
Metra Station
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 1:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
20"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition with bontreger saddle / blackburn rear rack / specialized water cage / computer and front headlight.

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?: 
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?: 
8:00 am - 6:35 pm
Incident Description: 
At the metra station in downtown wilmette - locked to the bike rack with a New York Kryptonite chain and u lock. Please help locate my bike - police report and bike serial number to come. thanks, D

Javelin Garda

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Location

Division and State
1150 N State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Size: 
55 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. A few knicks on the frame. Carbon fiber fork and seat post. Blue and Silver Aluminum frame. All campy components. Black aero rims with blue and black tires.

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 street sign.

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?: 
50 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a sturdy street sign on the sidewalk. No evidence that the sign was loose or compromised. Chain and lock missing with bike.

Yeti Ultimate 19" white

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Location

bike rack outside of River City.
800 South Wells st.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 12:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
white
Size: 
19"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Te bike was used. More that 10 yr's old. Black Cook Brothers cranks, Mavic rims, red Ritchy clipless pedals, vetta seat, slick tires, WTB stem. The bike is very unique in that it has an elevated chain stey. BMX style rear. Rockshok Mag21 shocks. The picture is not my bike. But just picture this in the color white.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
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?: 
Saturday, between 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Incident Description: 
Locked bike with a cable lock outside of River City to a railing since the bike rack was full. There is a camera on the bike rack, but there maybe an obstruction from a tree branch of the theaft. I will contact building amangment Monday to see what they have on the video footage. It was not a clean cut to the cable.

2005 Bianchi Eros Donna

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Location

Millenium Park entrance bike rack
Washington St & Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pale Blue
Size: 
44 cm (xs)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pale blue XS frame Bianchi women's road bike in excellent condition

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
My guess is that some piece of sh*t stole my bike by either cutting my cable lock or using a magical key to open and remove my lock. In any case, my beautiful bike, lock, helmet and faith in humanity are missing. Hopefully karma will be swift for this a**hole.

Sapporo 12 Speed

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Location

Oriental Institute
1155 E 58th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, April 28, 2008 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
If you could please be on the lookout for a stolen bike of mine I would appreciate it. The bike is a single speed conversion from an old Sapporo 12 speed. The frame is gray. Gearing is really tall. Has drop bars wrapped in a pink/pastel red grip. It was stolen from the metal rack in front of the Oriental Institute on the corner of 58th and University.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked at 9:15am, gone by 4:30pm
Incident Description: 
I'm going to view cctv footage of the theft tomorrow morning when the security supervisor for the building shows up. Maybe I'll get back to you then.

Specialized Dolce

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Location

175 W Jackson building
175 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Size: 
48#
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, blue front tire, back wheel quick release locked with hose clamp, black plastic rear fender

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 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?: 
4.5 hours
Incident Description: 
STOLEN: Red Specialized Dolce Road Bike 2/22 (Jackson/Wells b/w 5-9:30 pm) My bike was stolen sometime between 5 pm and 9:30 pm from Wells b/w Jackson and Van Buren. Blue front Tire. Serial #P4L16050. This bike is my baby and I miss her so much already! If you have any information on where she might be or ideas of where to check, I would be very grateful. 773.425.3189.