Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Yellow Peugeot mountain bike with black bands of lettering on top and down tubes and a little bit of red too. Not a large size, sorry, not sure exactly how big.

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

May 2001

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Very very nice front wheel and okay back wheel; decent pedals and saddle. This bike was customized so the components are not from the factory. Blackburn rear rack. You can't buy this bike in the US, so if you see a yellow Pugeot mountain bike, please call police immediately

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing --- it was in our basement --- thief came into the house and stole numerous bikes.

General condition of bike:

Excellent --- not a scratch when stolen.

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

52nd Street in Hyde Park

How was the lock defeated:

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Marie W 773-753-3374

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

mwohadlo (at) press.uchicago.edu

Police report number:

I'll have to dig this information out later, sorry, but I do have it!

Other comments:

I saw some guy cruising around on it on Wilson Avenue, a few yards west of Broadway. I am told that many stolen bikes end up in that vicinity. Police came and tried to locate the thief but he disappeared up a one way street and I was in my car at the time.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Mountain Smith Altitude mountain bike

Link to offsite image:

Actual bike

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

6/19/05 6:30-8:00PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

S/N S4H000664 (front and rear disk brakes/suspension)

What was the bike locked to:

Sidewalk Bike rack

General condition of bike:

NEW

How was the bike locked:

12mm cable

Stolen From (location):

Front Sidewalk Century City Mall 2828 N Clark St. Chicago

How was the lock defeated:

Unknown

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Eric Mead 815-621-6667

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1.5 hrs

e-mail:

ericm (at) insightbb.com

Police report number:

HL431566

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Miyata Road Bike

black small

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

June 28 between 3 am and 9 am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

painted black to uglify-original coppper paint visible where scratched; black friction tape

What was the bike locked to:

n/a

General condition of bike:

old, some rust on pedal, seat stem, etc; new wheels, tires (Urban Bikes); new handlebars, black cork, brake cables (Logan Square)

How was the bike locked:

not locked

Stolen From (location):

back porch Medill/Campbell

How was the lock defeated:

n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Anna Wilson 773-278-2276

How long was the bike locked in this location:

n/a

e-mail:

awilson (at) arcadiapublishing.com

Police report number:

not yet reported

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Marin Mountain Bike (unsure of model)

17", dark purple with lime green stays

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

6/18/05 Don't know exact time

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Gold Rock Shox

Mag-20 (just says Rock Shox), rear stays are labeled "after-burner",

Made of Tange Prestige Steel

What was the bike locked to:

Bike was in apartment stairwell

(locked security doors failed)

General condition of bike:

Good paint, no rust, small amout of dirt

How was the bike locked:

was not locked

Stolen From (location):

13XX N Greenview,

How was the lock defeated:

n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Dan Locks

312-969-0217

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 week.

e-mail:

dwlocks (at) cs.uchicago.edu

Police report number:

No report

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Marin San Rafael

"city bike", Silver/Greyish,15" frame

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

The early morning of July 2nd

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

I had a bikecomputer installed on it, but not at the time it was stolen, though the reading cord is still on there (of course which could have been taken off). Another distinguishing feature is that one of the handle bar tubes does not have an end piece.

Serial number BC-2252

What was the bike locked to:

One of the column dividers of my front

entrance porch's fence.

General condition of bike:

In good condition. 3 years old.

How was the bike locked:

With a Kryptonite cable lock

Stolen From (location):

5XX W. Arlington Avenue.

How was the lock defeated:

The cable was cut

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Eleanor Lee

773.426.4016.

How long was the bike locked in this location:

I had used my bike last on July 1st at 2:00 PM when I locked it up in front of my apartment.

e-mail:

ellie007 (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

HL485169

Other comments:

Please help me:(!

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Giant AC-2 full suspension mountain bike

Blueish Gray

medium-sized frame

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

2:35 pm 7-9-05

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

scratch on right side of top tube hook worm tires

What was the bike locked to:

bike rack

General condition of bike:

brand new

How was the bike locked:

3/8 cable

Stolen From (location):

Clark and Diversey

How was the lock defeated:

cut

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Mike Bauer 773-573-4714

How long was the bike locked in this location:

5 min.

e-mail:

bauermi8 (at) msu.edu

Police report number:

HL472757

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

DiamondBack Wildwood DLX comfort bike

Gray & Silver 18"-21"

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/21/05

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Light mounted on the front handlebars,

Side view mirror on the left handle

Bike rack mounted on the rear

Kryptonite cable lock wrapped around the rear seat

What was the bike locked to:

In Storage Unit

General condition of bike:

Fair Light Wear

How was the bike locked:

Behind Locked Door

Stolen From (location):

31xx N. Long

How was the lock defeated:

Pushed lock in from the side or removed hinges

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Scott Chilson

773.283.6410

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

Feicstur (at) aol.com

Police report number:

HL - 500300

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Rock Hopper Mountain Bike

Silver 19 inch frame

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Between 19th July and 21st of July, 2005

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Model 8151-31119

Serial P5C024844

Cable lock holder on frame

Security cable on seat (theft prevention)

Kozy's sticker on frame

What was the bike locked to:

Was not locked.

Was inside garage hanging on hooks.

General condition of bike:

One month old

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

2600 Block of Orchard, Lincoln Park

How was the lock defeated: n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Eric 773-818-4308

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

ERM (at) ConstructOne.Com

Police report number:

Pending

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 720 Multitrack hybrid / cross bike

Green, ~18"

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Some time between July 10 and July 14, 2005

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Terry saddle

Green dinosaur squeeze horn

DownLowGlow green neon lighting kit

black rack

serial # WTUD013017D T BI-0407

What was the bike locked to:

not locked

General condition of bike:

Excellent

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

Garage at 25xx W Cullom Ave, Chicago

How was the lock defeated:

n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Kevin A

773 583-7042

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

kgander ( at ) pobox.com

Police report number:

J:-297221

Other comments:

$150 reward

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Purple Schwinn Twinn tandem bicycle

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Don't know exactly. Some time in late June

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Black handle-bar grips.

Original purple seats with

"S" logo on them.

What was the bike locked to:

A city bike rack.

General condition of bike:

It's from the 60's and was a bit rusty and squeaky.

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite U-lock

Stolen From (location):

Yellow bike rack on the corner of Clybourn and Kenmore

How was the lock defeated:

Don't know. The lock was gone too.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

[deleted]

How long was the bike locked in this location:

two months

e-mail:

[deleted]

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered "fixed up" and listed on eBay as of 8/11/05

Recovered (notes)

Hi. I just wanted to let you know that I recovered my bike and the Chicago Stolen Bike registry played a major role. I posted the story on craigslist:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/bik/90396703.html

One thing I didn't mention was that the eBay seller was initially skeptical that it was mine, but he looked at the stolen bike registry and saw my listing. So thanks for this wonderful service. Evan

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Cignal Ranger Mountain bike. Black

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday July 29 2005, between 12 AM - 8 AM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Sticker on bike saying bike is from Art's Cycle Shop

What was the bike locked to:

A no parking sign

General condition of bike:

Good condition. Front-wheel break disconnected. Slight rusting on the chain.

How was the bike locked:

U-lock

Stolen From (location):

S Ridgewood Ct. and 55th street in Hyde Park.

How was the lock defeated:

Sign dug out of ground and bike removed from it.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Robert R (773) 383-9743.

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Overnight

e-mail:

racadio ( at ) uchicago.edu

Police report number:

Not yet reported

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Santa Cruz ' Bullit ' full suspension mountain bike

Metallic gold frame

2002 bullit frame like this one, but gloss finish met. gold:

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thursday, August 4th 2005

Between 9AM and 6PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Big manitou forks, single yoke freeride

5th element rear shock

Shimano 6" hydro disc front/rear

e.thirteen bash guard

big mud guard on seat post

Pony Shop stickers on top tube

What was the bike locked to:

black bike rack on south side of station.

General condition of bike:

Very Good

How was the bike locked:

Cable with barrel lock, through front wheel and frame.

Stolen From (location):

Main St. Metra Station, Evanston IL

How was the lock defeated:

Don't know, it was missing as well.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Brian Madigan 847-962-0858

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Not more than 8 hours.

e-mail:

toxonix at gmail.com or bmadigan at orbitz.com

Police report number:

Evanston PD:

05-27646

Other comments:

I have not seen another met. gold SC bullit frame out there, so this one is pretty easy to spot.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Fuji VA Lite - White (new paint job so the brand name is covered

Set up as a fixed gear

- 50 CM about

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Wednesday, August 10th around 2:00 p.m.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

It was originally a Fuji VA Lite... one of the older ones, but ithad a new paint job from last summer so its totally white exceptfor some camoflauge duct tape (probably removed by now). Youcan't even read the serial number off the bottom of it and Inever put the tin label back on.

Black "Edge" cranksets

Mavic open pro wheel in the front with a Paul Mallard (sp?) hub (it also says D. Vogt in sharpie on the rim), Surly flip-flop in the back with a Soma cog on one sideand a Dura-Ace one on the other. Both wheels have gray trimmed Serfas tires. The bottom bracket is a Shimano (not Ultegra orDura-Ace). It

Pyramid plastic toe clips and straps with blackmtn bike pedals.

Ritchey-Logic headset.

There is a front-brake on the rider's left handle.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack outside of Jewel-Osco

General condition of bike:

It was a well cared-for track bike;

There are a couple of things someone might bring it into a shop for:

- the handlebar is aluminum and has a bent on the rider's right side from an accident.

- the handlebar tape is totally worn and needs to be replaced the original color is a gray, and the bars are profile design.

- the headset is loose. it would need to be tightened for sure in a few weeks if its at all ridden often.

- the wheels need to be trued, especially the back.

- the saddle lost its liner and is just hard plastic now.

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite Chain with heavy duty master lock

Stolen From (location):

Jewel-Osco Division/Ashland/Milwaukee Chicago,IL

How was the lock defeated:

Clipped or sawed I guess.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Sharlene King (312)-952-7560

How long was the bike locked in this location:

10 minutes

e-mail:

sking2 (at) artic.edu

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

North Face Namotu

Black , 19.5 inches

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

August 25, 2005

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

C45DL589 (I'm pretty sure

What was the bike locked to:

Bike Rack

General condition of bike:

BRAND NEW!!!!!!!!!! (Stolen after 3 days)

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite Cable Lock

Stolen From (location):

UIC (next to the Behavioral Science Building)

How was the lock defeated:

Not Sure..Bike and Lock taken

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Britton / Cell # is 224-402-0092

How long was the bike locked in this location:

20 minutes

e-mail:

bstotl2 (at) uic.edu

Police report number:

#1787-05 (UIC Police?)

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Rockhopper

Silver, 23" mens

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

28 August 2005, 2-7pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

It has been through a number of wrecks. Non standard fork and general beat up appearance on the handlebars. Back tire is an armidillo (red) while front is standard tire (black). Has hybrid tires on it, not mountain bike. It has a "Johnny Sprokets" sticker on the frame by the front gears.

What was the bike locked to:

Should have been in a cubby to which I have the key

General condition of bike:

Decent, just had a tuneup, but it scratched up on the front.

How was the bike locked:

The door might not have latched all the way when I put something in there at 2pm (the bike was there then) or someone has a key to it (I'm looking into this)

Stolen From (location):

23XX W. Wolfram Garage, Chicago IL 60618

How was the lock defeated:

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Frank D (773) 727 3247

How long was the bike locked in this location:

The weekend.

e-mail:

herbieman2000 (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

I believe it to be done by someone in my building (the garage is locked to the outside world). I believe this means that either I will see them around the building (and they would have to be huge to ride it) or they will try to sell it. I have proof of purchase if necessary to confirm.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 820 Mountain Bike spt

men's 21" black

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Between 6:00 P.M. August 29th and 7:00 A.M. August 30th

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial No. SC91H71611

What was the bike locked to:

The bike was locked to a bike rack with a kryptonite U-lock.

General condition of bike: (unk)

How was the bike locked: Kryptonite U-lock

Stolen From (location):

Stolen from the rear of 260 E. Chestnut, Chicago, Il

How was the lock defeated:

The bike rack was pulled from the concrete base and the bike and lock removed. Standard city-style bike rack, installed by building, found laying on ground

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

John J.

phone 312-654-9203 or 312-399-7171

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Approx. 24 hours

e-mail:

jjanecek (at) msn.com.

Police report number:

HL585719

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size: Red Trek Mountain Bike

(possibly a 1998 Trek 6000 in approx. 15.5" frame size)

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/28 or 8/29 2005

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Black front shock; red fanny pack; "Helen's Cycles" sticker; partial white sticker; front headlight

What was the bike locked to:

The cables behind my parking space

General condition of bike:

Approx. 7 years old - dusty/dirty; some rust on components

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite U-Lock through frame, attached to cable lock through tires

Stolen From (location):

111 W. Maple St. - parking garage

How was the lock defeated:

Cable cut; not sure about the Kryptonite

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Lisa D 312-315-5472

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 1/2 years

e-mail:

lisa.dimartino ( at ) crowncastle.com

Police report number:

HL578486

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek Mountain Lion 60 Blue/Silver

kid's mountain bike

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

September 8th, 2005

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

headlight, taillight, grip shift

What was the bike locked to:

in locked garage

General condition of bike:

Good condition, 4-5 years old

How was the bike locked:

n/a

Stolen From (location):

2500 Block of St. Louis, Garage

How was the lock defeated:

n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Rob S, 773-575-1933

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

rob ( at ) biketraffic.org

Police report number: Pending

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 510 road bike (mid-80s vintage)

Blue aprox 52cm (steel frame) orange lettering

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

sun, sept 11: between 2am-10am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

profile bullhorn bars, sachs new sucess hubs, mavic ma3 rims, suntour componentry, downtube shifting, terry cut-out saddle, aztec brake pads, hose clamp on rear quick release. serial unknown.

What was the bike locked to:

cemented in street sign post

General condition of bike:

great!!

How was the bike locked:

onguard u-lock

Stolen From (location):

1831 N Central Park

How was the lock defeated:

? no remnants of lock. sign intact.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Kristen C 773-580-2315

How long was the bike locked in this location:

under 8 hours.

e-mail:

kristengcox (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

TBD

Other comments:

reward offered

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size: Magna Mountain Bike

Women's Magna built for 5'0" - 5'3" Blue and Silver

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Between 9/20-9/21 in the evening or night hours

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

It has larger tires and the frame is heavy

What was the bike locked to:

It was hidden under the porch steps, not locked

General condition of bike:

Very good condition

How was the bike locked:

Not locked, stored there all summer (Stupid, I know)

Stolen From (location):

Addison and Oakley apartment building, back yard.

How was the lock defeated:

N/A

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Erin 773-456-3135

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

erooney_24 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

The bike wasn't the best, but it got me around. I really just want to find out who did it, whether it was a neighbor or not.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Men's Grey Trek 7100

17.5" frame/700 wheel, hybrid/cross-bike

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Sept 28, 2005, between 6pm and 11pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

toe clips, rear tire rack, serial #ITK4F08987

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike:

near mint

How was the bike locked:

cable lock through front tire and frame

Stolen From (location):

DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus

How was the lock defeated:

cut

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Alicia P. 773-209-2875

How long was the bike locked in this location:

8 hours

e-mail:

mushroomb (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

#HL642248

Other comments:

I'm angry. They should have taken my F@#$%^# car

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Black Schwinn World frame, 51cm

Yellow Centurion fork

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

10-5-05 between 6pm and 8:30pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

black bullhorn bars with ribbed grips at the bends

What was the bike locked to:

Not locked, stashed in a basement stairwell in a backyard.

General condition of bike:

Physically roughed up a bit, but mechanically sound

How was the bike locked: Not Locked

Stolen From (location):

Palmer & Albany

How was the lock defeated: Not locked

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Bryan G 773-216-0212

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Maybe five hours.

e-mail:

Bryham (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Has sugino 75 cranks and chainring, mavic rims laced to vintage Suntour Sprint track hubs (high flange) with kidney cutouts. Black michelin tire in front, Specialized Armadillo in back.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 1000 Road Bike Red/white 2003

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

11/2/05 Wednesday

5:25 PM - 6:35 PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Yellow front tire, black plastic back fender, remains of a TriAthlon # on frame.

What was the bike locked to:

Fence

General condition of bike:

ok, kinda dirty, wrapping on handle bar coming off

How was the bike locked:

U-Lock

Stolen From (location):

No specific location given

How was the lock defeated:

Unknown

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Kyle D 312-208-3556

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 hour

e-mail:

kylepdonahoe ( at ) hotmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

I had it U-locked to the central support of an iron fence. The fence was not damaged, and I don't know how they defeated the lock, unless I mis-locked it somehow, but I don't think that happened. I did not find the lock. It was locked up in front of my house, in the East Ukrainian Village area

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

BURLEY SANDPOINT RECUMBENT BIKE RED

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

9/26/05 1030 PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

J7204 REAR RACK BLUE CANNONDALE PANNIERS (SADDLEBAGS) SPEEDO, REAR LED LIGHT, MOUNT FOR CATEYE LIGHT ON HANDLEBAR

What was the bike locked to:

STAIRWAY RAILING

(ed: not locked-- leaning on stairway railing?)

General condition of bike:

EXCELLENT ONLY 2 MONTHS OLD

How was the bike locked:

INSIDE VESTIBULE

Stolen From (location):

HOME IN SKOKIE ILLINOIS

How was the lock defeated:

DOOR WAS LEFT AJAR BIKE WAS UNLOCKED MOMENTARILY

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

847-409-8319 PAUL S

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 HR

e-mail:

PAVEL9991 (at) MSN.COM

Police report number:

SKOKIE POLICE 05-26018

Other comments:

I NOW LOCK MY BIKE IF I LEAVE IT FOR JUST 10 SECONDS!!!!

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Gary Fisher Pro Caliber Ltd. Carbon Hardtail (MED. sz./Dk. Green w/Gold decals) Mountain Bike

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

approximately 11/1/05

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

2000 XTR group

2003 RockShox World Cup Carbon fork (Bright Green)

Shock seat post

Mavic Cross Max wheel set

Monkey Lite Carbon Bar

Selle Italia Flight SLR saddle

Schwable Jimmi Lite (rear) and Conti tire mix

What was the bike locked to:

locked inside a travel case

General condition of bike:

excellent

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

'Disappeared' in transit from Chicago UPS sorting center at Hodgkins IL

How was the lock defeated:

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Ric V

312.222.0303 ext:23

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

ric.vansickle (at) thisisplanb.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Raleigh Pink Women's 10-speed, steel frame, from the late 1980's

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Night of November 12

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

has the metal black and red Raleigh logo on the front of the frame, very muddy, newer tires, still has lights attached to it-- white planet bike light in the front, red light under the seat, has a ripped seat, On Guard lock holder should still be attached to seat post

What was the bike locked to:

bike was unlocked, but behind a locked porch door

General condition of bike:

underneath all the dirt, the bike is in good condition, hardly any rust

How was the bike locked:

Locked in a porch

Stolen From (location):

locked back porch facing alley of 52xx N. Glenwood

How was the lock defeated:

unknown

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Claire, (312) 505-9604

How long was the bike locked in this location:

overnight

e-mail:

cemickli (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Men's red, 27" 10 speed...not sure of the model or brand

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday (11/14/05) between 2-4pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Left handlebar brake was taped on

What was the bike locked to:

Not locked...went to get my lock

General condition of bike:

Used, missing back tire and innertube

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

Lincoln and Irving alley

How was the lock defeated:

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Casey (317) 403-2193

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

chicago_socialist (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

Why bother? Police are pro-car

Other comments:

The bike was in ok condition and I left it hidden in an alley so I could go get some tools and my U-lock because I was changing a flat. I had taken the tire and innertube off the back tire and then realized that I didn't have everything I needed to change my tire so I decided to leave it instead of taking it on the L back to my apartment.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

KHS Montana , light blue, 26x17

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Wednesday, November 30 between 1:40pm and 4:40pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

U60201089

What was the bike locked to:

bicycle rack in front of James Franck building

General condition of bike:

good &endash; KHS and Montana still readable on frame. Handle bars customized and extended. Accessories include: blk bike rack (over rear tire), soft blk rectangular shaped bag attached to top of bike rack, blk water bottle holder, thorn proof tubes, orange vest in soft pack. Light on stem. Also a black folding metal rack hanging on left side bike rack.

How was the bike locked:

cable

Stolen From (location):

5640 S Ellis Ave (James Franck Institute), Univ of Chicago Campus, Hyde Park

How was the lock defeated:

cable was cut, cable tossed on ground

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Pegg A 312-218-4425 cell 773-702-7126 office

How long was the bike locked in this location:

since 8:15am

e-mail:

chicagobeach (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number:

haven't made one, didn't think that I could if I hadn't registered it with campus police deparment

Other comments:

$100 Reward - bicycle is returned to me in same condition as when stolen, with all the accessories $50 Reward if bike returned to me without accessories. No questions asked. I need my main mode of commuting to work returned to me. I'm 60!

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

White Peugeot mountain bike with yellow Peugeot lettering and orange details, 25 speed

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Dec. 18th 2005 between 11 am and 1 pm.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

It was in my garage

General condition of bike:

Like new

How was the bike locked:

n/a

Stolen From (location):

21xx N. Racine Ave.

How was the lock defeated:

n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Shadi B

How long was the bike locked in this location:

I always keep it in the garage

e-mail:

sbartsch ( at ) uchicago.edu

Police report number:

HL796437

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Biomega Puma White (click image link for style)

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Sunday ,January 15, 2006

Between 6 and 9 PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

WBG0508250632

What was the bike locked to:

A bike rack under the Damen blue line stop

General condition of bike:

Brand new, less than 10 miles

How was the bike locked:

With a Kryptonite mini and integral (built in) cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Wicker Park area - Damen/ North/ Milwaukee

How was the lock defeated:

Not sure

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

T.S. Collins

How long was the bike locked in this location:

About 3 hours

e-mail:

tscollins2002 ( at ) yahoo.com

Police report number:

Pending

Other comments:

OK so I had this bike for less then a week and some jerk decide he could pawn it for some crack or some other shit. This bike is a folding bike with a cable down tube (similiar to a slingshot) and had two locks on it, the built in one and a kryptonite mini. If anyone has a chance to pick this bike up from some homeless crack head do it and I'll get you back, if you can slap the asshole a few times I would also appreciate that

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

LeMond Poprad cyclocross bike

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

02/09/06 & 02/12/06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Black, 52cm, 2004 model

SWW2778501

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing, it was in a storage locker

General condition of bike:

Perfect

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

Madison & Morgan

How was the lock defeated:

Hasp on locker was cut

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

P Flan

How long was the bike locked in this location:

2 yrs

e-mail: badcadman2000 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

HM-177742

Other comments:

Please find this bike and nail the bastard that stole it

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Blue Trek 520 Touring Bike

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday March 9, 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

wtua001953R

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike:

no rust on gears but bike well worn, broken

>> back rack with a few old stickers

How was the bike locked:

Through frame and tires- appears to be combination cable lock per owner description

Stolen From (location):

UIC, university hall

How was the lock defeated:

Not sure, taken also

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Carl S 773-857-7017

How long was the bike locked in this location:

2 hours

e-mail:

csims2 (at) uic.edu

Police report number:

UIC police:

0613656 Officer #711

Other comments:

**Reward**

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 1200 Road Bike

Black with silver writing

56cm 2005

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday 3/20/06 at 5 am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

Railing of 3rd floor back porch

General condition of bike:

Like New

How was the bike locked:

with a kryptonite lock and chain

Stolen From (location):

Lakeview Kenmore/Belmont

How was the lock defeated:

they ripped off the railing completley

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Katie, 616-308-3552 (e mail is best)

How long was the bike locked in this location:

five days. i bought the bike Thursday

e-mail:

katiejhammond (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

HM242298

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Mixed component road bike: White Fuji (ishitawa quad-butted) frame, Campignolo toe clips, hot pink w/black stripe tape on handlebars, 54 cm. frame. See image:

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Saturday, March 18, between 4:30 pm and 1 am.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Seized seatpost, rusty spokes, neon yellow waterbottle holder, working bikes sticker.

Nitto stem, sugino cranks, new shimano break-levers, simplex back derailer, downtube shifters, 10 speed

What was the bike locked to:

A lamp post

General condition of bike:

Very functional, a little wear and tear.

How was the bike locked:

With a medium thick cable and a padlock with metal casing on the hook part.

Stolen From (location):

Lamp post on Halsted, just north of Cullerton

How was the lock defeated:

I don't know, the lock and cable were gone too.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Josephine F /773-656 8694, call during the day

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Less than 9 hours.

e-mail:

josephine.ferorelli (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

HM240583

Other comments:

I'm not holding my breath to get this bike back, but I really loved it very much.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Mountain Bike red/ black

26", male frame

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday April 4, 2006 Between 4:15-5:10pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Has a milk crate attached on the back with blue shoe strings and 2 bungee cords

What was the bike locked to:

Large lampost on Addison

General condition of bike:

Perfect

How was the bike locked:

Rope lock weaved through body and front tire and then around the lamp post.

Stolen From (location):

Corner of Addison and Broadway

How was the lock defeated:

dont know...it was stolen along with the bike

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

1-815-494-7384

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 hour tops

e-mail:

jenjen2kewl (at) gmailcom

Police report number:

Other comments:

please, please, if you see it, call me! I bought it in October so its very, very new!

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

1980's Men's Torpado road bike - Red, white Torpado sticker on frame with Torpado in black lettering. Italian made bike sold mostly in the southeast US in the 70's and 80's. More than likely the only Torpado bike in the entire city of Chicago.

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thurs April 13, 2006 b/w 1:45 and 3:35

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

white seat, black wrap on handle bars

No serial number, never wrote it down (smart huh)

What was the bike locked to:

U rack on the street

General condition of bike:

Good

How was the bike locked:

Cable Lock

Stolen From (location):

John Marshall Law School 315 S. Plymouth Ct (South Loop)

How was the lock defeated:

Unsure..the entire thing was gone.

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Michael S 615 423 1157

How long was the bike locked in this location:

5 hours

e-mail:

michaelshipman1 (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

HM - 288903

Other comments:

Very sentimental. The last item I owned that belonged to my father..many great memories of the bike and being with my father.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Surly Crosscheck cyclocross bike

black with black components, 56 cm or thereabouts.

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Date Stolen (please include time of day):

4/20/06, between 3 and 5p.m.

Thursday

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial # M4091492

black reflective tape over logos, shines reflective white on both frame and forks. tape peeling on down tube. kona headset and dia compe brake levers with shimano bar end shifters. shimano 105 double crankset, black, with black wearing off where shoes rub. black velocity fusion wheels with quick release levers. planet bike light on front, some other light on seat tube. frayed front brake cable, shimano PD-M540 pedals. black planet bike fenders with no flaps on the bottoms.

What was the bike locked to:

unlocked, inside secure building where i work

General condition of bike:

ridden every day, but kept, 1 year old, dirt around chainstays and cranks, chain lubed, squeaky front brake, slightly worn kona seat, bar tape worn on right side just before brake lever.

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

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2747 west taylor st

chicago, il 60612

How was the lock defeated: n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Andrew L

cell: 773-987-1857

How long was the bike locked in this location:

sat in building between 8 a.m. between 3 and 5 p.m.

e-mail:

andrew_loughnane (at) insightbb.com

Police report number:

HM302896

Other comments:

people who steal bikes from commuters are jerks!

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

2005 Trek 7000 fx Mountain Bike

grey / silver/ black / 17.5 inch frame

Link to offsite image

(colors are slightly different, this is 2006 model)

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Between evening of Tuesday 4/25/06 and 9:15 Am Thursday 4/27/06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

C94CP619 (Possible CQ4CP617, handwriting on receipt is messy), had holder for Trek Kryptonite Ali Baba U-Lock build on (u-lock was also on bike when stolen)

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing, inside locked bike room

General condition of bike:

only six days old

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

bike room in 4xxx N Hazel, Chicago, IL, 60613

How was the lock defeated: n/a

Name/Phone# of owner, how best to reach:

Scott R (913)-961-6680

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

thosewholeft (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

HM315404

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 4300 mountain bike

Black Chrome / Ball Burnished / Gray 15.5

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Wednesday May