Recovered

[Recovered] Novara Buzz

Locations

Racine/Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
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Racine/Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin at victim request post recovery
Color: 
Black
Size: 
19''
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, had a red seatpack, orange by the front wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the fence in the front of my house, someone cut the fence to gain access to the bike. [Admin note-- on October 2 2020 the victim write to us to tell us that the bike had been found but was unwilling to share details of the recovery.]

Recovered: Soma ES

Locations

Hyde Park
52nd St & South Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
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Hyde Park
945 E 52nd St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Hyde Park
52nd St & South Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
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Hyde Park
52nd St & South Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
wine red/maroon
Size: 
48 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White cotton handle bar tape, continental gatorskin tires, black seat. Note: seat post bolt is missing - seat is rusted in place.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
On 8/6/2018, owner reported that bike was recovered. Bike was stolen on the night of Thursday July 8 from 2nd story porch between 10:30 pm - 8:00 am. Intruders must have jumped the surrounding fence and walked out with the bike.

RECOVERED-Jamis Coda Sport

Locations

1641 W Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
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1641 W Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
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1641 W Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0166u14824
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Size: 
21-23"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very New

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage overnight. [On Aug. 1, 2017, victim reported: "Thanks to your site, my bike was recovered."]

RECOVERED Motobecane Mirage

Locations

South Loop
16th St. and Indiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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South Loop
16th St. and Indiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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South Loop
16th St. and Indiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
WHITE
Size: 
27"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly restored from scratch. freshly painted, new Brooks saddle, new continental tires, new 27" in rims, new brown bar tape, new clip toe pedals, and it was recently tuned up.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I've had it in this room all the time for about a year.
Incident Description: 
This bike has been in the family for 40 years, I inherited this bike from my dad. I don't have the heart to tell him it was stolen from my home. It was taken from our building bike room in the South Loop area. We had just came back from vacationing this Sunday June 4th <-- our 1 year anniversary. My wife and I went out for dinner returned around 8pm. It was taken between May 26-June 4th. I love my bikes so I told her I would go check up them. When I went to the room I was shocked and in disbelief that it was gone. The bike was locked with a Kriptonite cable lock both wheels and frame. I'm staying hopeful it turns up. [admin note- on 8/30/21 the victim wrote to inform us the bike was put back in the basement shortly after word of the theft spread.]

Recovered 5 23 2017- Kona Delux Road Bike

Locations

742 N. LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
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742 N. LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
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742 N. LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Color: 
Blue W/ Purple Drop Handle Bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple Drop Handle Bars

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
On 5/23/2017, the victim wrote: We successfully retrieved the Kona Bike that was stolen form 700 block on Lasalle on Thursday, May 18th. It was retrieved by the CPD after we saw it for sale on FB marketplace on May 19th. Previously sold at Swap o Ram

Trek 1200 RECOVERED

Locations

Diversey and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Diversey and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Diversey and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
358044
Color: 
Black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was basically brand new. I cleaned it once a week and made sure everything was working correctly since it was my main mode of transportation. There is black paint underneath the bar over the front wheel.

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
The last time I rode it was on Thursday (11/3) at noon. When I took my dog out on Sunday (11/6), I passed by the storage room and saw that it was gone. The picture is not my bike, but it is what it looks like.

RECOVERED - Spot Rallye

Locations

Home
Removed by admin post recovery
River Forest , IL
United States
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Home
Removed by admin post recovery
River Forest , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
8306036 11 (stamped) 22113060360025 ( ID sticker)
Color: 
green with red bar tape
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
unique 3T aeronova handlebars with red Arundel tape

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked inside a vehicle. The window of the vehicle was smashed and the bike was taken.

RECOVERED - Trek Road Bike

Locations

Northwestern University Law School
392 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Northwestern University Law School
392 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Northwestern University Law School
392 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and grey
Size: 
Men's
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in top condition. Red grips on the handlebars that were just recently put on (less than a week ago). The water holder has been hit a little and so is off center. There is a place for a spiral-like lock that rests on the spine next to the back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked at 1pm in a haigh-traffic area. Upon return at 5pm, the bike was gone. There was a part of the lock which was left, which spirals in and out that attaches to the frame of the bike. The bike was completely taken other than that. RECOVERY NOTES: On 8/26, former victim sent an email containing the following text. "[J]ust want to know that yesterday I got my bike back. I went to the Swap-O-Rama yesterday morning but didn't see it. I had been checking Craigslist continuously, and around noon yesterday, a little less than 48 hours since it had been stolen, it posted in Humboldt Park. I texted the guy posing as a buyer, called the police and they accompanied me to the pick-up in Lincoln Park. Thank you so much for your help!"

RECOVERED: Bianchi Pista

Locations

My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK730619J
Color: 
Celeste (Blue Green)
Size: 
49 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Great Condition. BFF Bikes sticker on the inside of the frame. White handle bar tape. Custom white track wheels- velocity deep v rims with surly ultra hubs Maybe be with my other bike that was stolen - Mongoose X-Way 450L May have my lock still attached- White Abus folding bike lock

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was stored in my home garage for the last 2 years.
Incident Description: 
My bikes were locked together through the wheels and frame and rack that they were stored on. The thief broke into our garage; sawed through the rack; pulled the chain through the opening he made; and took both bikes that were also locked together. RECOVERED: on 7/7/2017 victim wrote: "This bike has been recovered thanks to your website.  J is my wife.  Someone found the bike at a flea market and was able to track her down from the serial number and return the bike to her. Thanks!"

RECOVERED Motobecane Century Comp

Locations

Logan Square
2624 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Logan Square
2624 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
55cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Motobecane Century Comp carbon fiber road bike 2.8 Pound Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Semi-Compact frame with replaceable derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses Full Carbon Frame FSA Aluminum Cranks Shimano Wheels Ritchey Bar, Stem Carbon Post Orange handlebar wrap Frame wrapped in blue EL Wire

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen between midnight and 6am on 8/17/2016 from back stairwell of apartment building 2624 N Albany Ave RECOVERY NOTE: Bike located and recovered at Swap O Rama (41st & Ashland) 3-4 days post-theft.