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):

Belmont/Laramie area

How was the lock defeated:

Pushed lock in from the side or removed hinges

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

SC

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

Removed per victim request 1/10/2012

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

Link to offsite image:

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

Link to offsite image:

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)

Link to offsite image:

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

Link to offsite image

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

Link to offsite image:

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

Link to offsite image:

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:

J F /(phone number removed by admin), call during the day

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Less than 9 hours.

e-mail:

(removed by admin)

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

Link to offsite image

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.

Link to offsite image:

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.

Link to offsite image:

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):

Icon

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 3 between 10:30-5:30

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

empty water bottle cage and bike pump. Pedals banged up pretty bad. seat post with empty light holder. Orange/red BP MS 150 sticker on handle bar stem.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike:

Banged up/noticable scratches on front shock.

How was the bike locked:

Cord lock around front/back tires.

Stolen From (location):

CUPPA Hall UIC

How was the lock defeated:

Cut I guess, everything gone

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

Todd S 832-752-9169

How long was the bike locked in this location:

7 hrs

e-mail:

tschmi3 (at) uic.edu

Police report number:

UIC police

Other comments:

If you locate my bike you can tackle anyone you see riding it.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 7200 FX comfort/hybrid

Blackish gray with blue writing 15 inch

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 5/16/2006 between 12 am and 6am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Kickstand, seat leash, Ali Baby U-lock on frame, Village Cycle sticker

Serial number: SCB4FK610

What was the bike locked to:

Deck

General condition of bike:

Brand new

How was the bike locked:

Ali Baba U-lock

Stolen From (location):

Diversey and Wolcott

How was the lock defeated:

Railing was sawed off or kicked out

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

How long was the bike locked in this location:

4 days

e-mail:

kategig (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

HM354747

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Bikes at Work model 64 truss-style trailer

Link to offsite images

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tues. May 16, 9:30pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

"Fresh Aire" style trailer, 6 foot model.

Both reflectors broken, new wheel style with just pins.. wheel does not bolt on. Hitch not stolen.

What was the bike locked to:

ot locked, but inside a closed gate.

General condition of bike:

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

24XX w. North ave, rear yard

How was the lock defeated: n/a

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

Steve M

How long was the bike locked in this location:

trailer unlocked/unattended but periodically checked on

e-mail:

smarsa1 (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

hm-355-309

Other comments:

Black male and female in a pickup truck, opportunists not junkeros went into the back yard of westtown and tossed the whole loaded trailer (my backpack, a glass carboy, misc. construction materials) into the back of their p/u then sped off.

Recovered (notes)

"They're gonna run out of luck when they run into me cause I'm gonna catch that thief"

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 7300 FX, hybrid / cross bike, Gray / Silver, 17.5 inch

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Between 5pm Sunday, May 28

and 9am Monday, May 29 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Blue Parking sticker (#20) stuck on seat post;

could be ripped off now

red cloth toe straps

Village Cycle logo and info on bike

water bottle rack

Serial number: C65FK544

What was the bike locked to:

no lock on bike, but locked in gated, locked backyard shared with neighbors

General condition of bike:

10 days old, excellent condition

How was the bike locked: n/a

Stolen From (location):

backyard on W. Altgeld near Sheffield

How was the lock defeated:

not sure how they got in the gate

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

Sarah, 773-551-7836, sarah.beazley (at) gmail.com

How long was the bike locked in this location:

bout 10 hours

e-mail:

Police report number:

HM380030

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Tandem

Yellow - Gold

Standard adult size

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Saturday, May 27th, 11:00 pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Bike has "pegs" attached to the back tire.

What was the bike locked to:

Pace Bus Sign

General condition of bike:

Been in the family since late 1960's.... quite a bit of wear but rides reasonably

How was the bike locked:

Frame was locked to post of sign

Kryptonite U-lock

Stolen From (location):

Church Street & Ridge Ave, Evanston , in front of multi-unit residential building

How was the lock defeated:

Entire sign (post & sign) was removed from the ground

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

Rob C, 847-867-1284, can reach by phone or email

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Less than 2 hours

e-mail: rcollinson (at) wooster.edu

Police report number:

Evanston #06-16385

Other comments:

Bicycle built for two.... tends to stand out in a crowd

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size: Schwinn Road Bike

Red , woman's frame

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thursday 6/1/2006, between 5 and 10 pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

left end of handlebar had no grip tape, black grip tape, some black electrical tape, Made in Taiwan sticker on tube, yellow sticker about needing greater braking distance also on tube below Taiwan sticker, seat had a few tears in it, has a kryptonite lock attached to the tube

What was the bike locked to:

n/a

Stolen together with brown cruiser (see below)

General condition of bike:

good condition, squeaky gear shift

How was the bike locked:n/a

Stolen From (location):

Corner of Lunt and Greenview (Rogers Park), in bottom of apartment building

How was the lock defeated:

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

Kenneth J, 412-596-2399

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Wasn't locked, but had been leaving them down there for about a month

e-mail:

kennethjanosko (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Cycle Bike Light blue

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Overnight of Sunday to Monday June 12

(Assuming between 9 pm and 6 am)

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Front tire is almost new, which has white stripe at the side of tire.

What was the bike locked to:

UIC SSR(Dormitory) Bike Rack

General condition of bike:

Used bike(Except brakes, the others are okay)

How was the bike locked:

It was locked with almost 40 inch cable lock with 0.5 inch think.

Stolen From (location):

In front of UIC SSR

How was the lock defeated:

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

Sangchan K

(Cell) 312-593-7935

How long was the bike locked in this location:

3 days(From the night of June 9 to the Morning of

June 11)

e-mail: skim94 (at) uic.edu

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Home built singlespeed with Red Lemond Tourmalet

55cm frame

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 6-13-06 around noon

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

black Felt "airfoil"time trial fork, red front chainring, bullhorn bars with black, carbon looking bartape, TT style brakes, Black Brooks saddle.

What was the bike locked to:

a light pole

General condition of bike: good

How was the bike locked:

a really fat cable lock, supposedly cut-proof

Stolen From (location):

Northwestern Medical School, 303 E. Chicago Ave

How was the lock defeated:

cut . . .

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

Constantine M 847-910-933

How long was the bike locked in this location:

less than three hours

e-mail: 08cdm (at) williams.edu

Police report number:

HM411328

Other comments:

I'm very sad

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

TREK 4300 WHITE/NAVY BLUE MOUNTAIN BIKE

Link to image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday 6/19/06 BETWEEN 4-7 p.m.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

ASL (ALPHA SUPERLIGHT) FRAME. WHITE WITH NAVY BLUE (UNREMOVABLE "DIRT" LOOKING SPOTS ON BACK OF WHITE FRAME THAT WOULD NOT COME OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER)

What was the bike locked to:

BIKE RACK ON CORNER OF STREET

General condition of bike:

GOOD/GREAT

How was the bike locked:

THROUGH FRONT WHEEL AROUND FRAME TO BIKE RACK

Stolen From (location):

): 2300 W. NORTH AVE. CHICAGO (NORTH @ OAKLEY)

How was the lock defeated:

WAS ALSO GONE. CHAIN LOCK MUST HAVE BEEN CUT

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

JOE M (630) 835-7876

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1:45-7:00

e-mail:: joseph_meeting (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

HM 425289

Other comments:

FRONT BRAKE NEEDED TO BE A LITTLE TIGHTER. WHEELS WERE IN GOOD CONDITION

REWARD IF FOUND

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Mid to late 80's steel Bianchi, medium sized, classic bianchi light blue/green "Celeste"

Link to image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 6/22/6 between 7:30 and 9:30am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

6 speed rear, no front derailer, profile bullhorn bars and TT brake levers, campy components with modolo brakes, some orange reflective tape on seat stays and bars.

What was the bike locked to:

city provided bike rack

General condition of bike:

very good of age, some paint chips but very clean and well maintaned

How was the bike locked:

cable and padlock

Stolen From (location):

191 north wacker, corner of north wacker and lake

How was the lock defeated:

cable was cut

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

tim h , 312-909-8006

How long was the bike locked in this location:

About 2 hours

e-mail: euroford (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

hm-430159

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

X games / yellow and red/ 24''

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday 6-19-06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

to a ramp

General condition of bike:

good condition. little scratches

How was the bike locked:

[unable to get this information upon follow-up]

Stolen From (location):

school at state by Marshall fields

How was the lock defeated:

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

Moises C, 312-363-7540, anytime.

How long was the bike locked in this location:

8 hours

e-mail: moses2088 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

Other comments: please help me out

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Sun Tadpole Recumbent Tricycle Yellow O/S

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7:15 (PM?) Friday June 23 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.

JB05050274 Muir Woods State Park Head Badge, Black rear rack with black metal folding basket on the right side. Jandd Grocery Pannier on left side, Mirricycle Mirror, 4 LED front light, Two 5 LED rear lights, wide screen Computer on a Monura T-mount and Rear fender. Turbo Cat Head Lamp, Topeak Mountain Morph, levers and Patch kit in basket:

What was the bike locked to:

no lock

General condition of bike:

Great shape Purchased in August 05

How was the bike locked:

Not locked

Stolen From (location):

Harvey and Chicago Ave in Oak Park

How was the lock defeated:

Not locked

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

Terry M 708-805-2441 Cell Call any time, leave message if it is late

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Fifteen Minutes

e-mail:

Police report number:

I will Post later

Other comments:

Recovered:

Spotted by police and recovered several days after theft.

Details: Chris W bovineoaks (at) aol.com

Brand/Model/Color/Size: Silver Kabuki , woman's frame, smaller

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

around noon, Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Neon green bar tape, single speed freewheel hub

What was the bike locked to:

not locked - was sitting in backyard as I was moving into my new apartment

General condition of bike:

Generally good although used-looking, rusty chain

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

Glenwood & Hood

How was the lock defeated:

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

Ashley, best way to reach is email

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: ashleymellott (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

I do not currently have a police report number

Other comments:

Thief likely entered through the alley/back gate

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Panther / Black / 26

Link to offsite image(not actual bike)

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Saturday, July 8th 2006 between 8 - 9:30 pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Silver seatpost (all other hardware is black), missing rear fender, only has rear brake.

What was the bike locked to:

iron parking lot fence next to Subway restaurant

General condition of bike:

fair

How was the bike locked:

cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Corner of Chicago/Milwaukee Ave, next to Subway restaurant

How was the lock defeated:

unsure, lock missing

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

Nate E 773.807.8782

How long was the bike locked in this location:

less than 90 min

e-mail: nate.euhus (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

HM464987

Other comments:

This is my beloved bike, please help.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Stumpjumper M2FS/Color is mix of Grey and Seafoam Green/ Red Judy front fork/ 18"

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday 4/24/06 evening

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Chain tensioner, "S Works" stickers, single black electrical tape wrap on middle of top tube, chrome KORE stem, Selle Flite saddle, XTR front/rear derailleurs, wireless trip computer, XT V-brakes, XT rapidfire shifters, DX crank, black Onza bar ends, purple Ringle skewers

What was the bike locked to:

Another bike and wall in garage

General condition of bike:

Good, with various scratches

How was the bike locked:

combination cable lock

Stolen From (location):

929 W. Fletcher St. (Lakeview)

How was the lock defeated:

heavy-duty cutters straight through the combination lock

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

773-405-5549

How long was the bike locked in this location:

> 1 year

e-mail:

dsnusbaum (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number:

HM311272

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Motobecane Super Mirage / Black / 56 cm

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

tues July 11th

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Grey and black seat

What was the bike locked to:

bike rac

General condition of bike:

Brand New

How was the bike locked:

"generic U-lock"

Stolen From (location):

Clark and Adams

How was the lock defeated:

picked

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

Tim A 773-414-2397

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 day

e-mail:

tim_askin (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

Federal Property

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Gary Fisher HooKoo e Koo

(size/color not supplied- awaiting additional info)

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Not supplied

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Frame is dented near the seat tube, paint is touched up in several places, has orange/black seat + road slicks.

What was the bike locked to:

utility pole in storage unit

General condition of bike:

Not Supplied

How was the bike locked:

cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Not Supplied

How was the lock defeated:

shimmied around pole

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

Not supplied

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1 month

e-mail:

bruce_hall80 (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

HM117393

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Sirrus

Black / Small

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 7/18/06 between 10am-3pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

SERIAL number 25LAZ7212, handlebars changed to bullhorn bars with shifter/brake combo at tips, SPD shimano clips, black seat bag

What was the bike locked to:

bike rack

General condition of bike:

brand new (2 months old)

How was the bike locked:

with a kryptonite U lock

Stolen From (location):

On the Fairbanks side (close to the intersection of Fairbanks and Huron) of the Lurie Medical Research Center Downtown (303 E Superior)

How was the lock defeated:

unknown

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

Sadie A 773.988.2340

How long was the bike locked in this location:

since 9:30 am that morning

e-mail: ahanchi (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

#2006-244

Other comments: I miss by bike.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 7500 cross/hybrid

blue ~21 "

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thursday July 20, early morning

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

21 speed, bar ends, serial number unknown, gears skip between 5th and 6th

What was the bike locked to:

nothing

General condition of bike:

decent overall condition

How was the bike locked:

Unlocked in garage

Stolen From (location):

detached garage at 21xx West Wilson Avenue

How was the lock defeated:

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

Eric J 773-251-4553 (cell)

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: ecjones_98 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

HM487379

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Bianchi Milano 2006. 22" Black (XL)

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday 7/21/06 between 9am & 12pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial No: H5H55288.

PLANET BIKE PROTEGE 9.0 COMPUTER, PLANET BIKE 1200X LIGHT, BLACKBURN MARS 3.0 REAR LIGHT, FOX OVERGROWN SEAT BAG (black), REAR SIDE STAND

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing. Was in closed garage. Came out of house and found garage open and bike gone.

General condition of bike:

Brand new (ridden twice)

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

Lincoln Park (Corner of Wrightwood & Marshfield)

How was the lock defeated:

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

Mark A (773) 549 1244 (reach by phone or e-mail)

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: mark_anderson_us (at) yahoo.com

Police report number:

None

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Hardrock

Silver, Small frame

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 07/18/2006 night?

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Red MECA sticker on top of frame &endash; #0901 (may have been removed)

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike: Almost new

How was the bike locked:

Locked with cable lock (Masterlock?)

Stolen From (location):

Malibu East Condominiums &endash; 6xxx N Sheridan Rd , Chicago

How was the lock defeated:

unsure

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

Christine - (773) 793-3771

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Approximately 3-4 days

e-mail: christinern77 (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

HM490015

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Diamondback Mountain Bike

Bluish-silver ladies mountain bike w/new seat, pump and rack

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Saturday 7/22/06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

bike rack

General condition of bike: good

How was the bike locked:

combination lock/wire chain

Stolen From (location):

Sheffield/Webster

How was the lock defeated:

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

773-315-9514

How long was the bike locked in this location:

4 hours

e-mail: hrehner (at) hotmail.com

Police report number: none

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Terry Susan B hybrid, white with some lime green trim, 14" frame (very small)

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday afternoon, july 21 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

fitted with sigma computer (just the holder; i have the removable part); had a pink terry under-seat tool kit; also a bento box (small cigarette-pack sized black bag attached to top tube and handlebars).

What was the bike locked to:

a guard rail on the loading dock

General condition of bike:

virtually brand new, less than 40 miles

How was the bike locked:

w/ a schwinn cable lock

Stolen From (location):

loading dock, lower level, Chicago Tribune

How was the lock defeated:

cut through the cable (took 4 tries)

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

Robin J, by email or phone (day 312-222-3498)

How long was the bike locked in this location:

since that morning

e-mail: rjenkins (at) tribune.com

Police report number: HM495295

Other comments:

Building security has video of the thief cutting the cable and riding the bicycle away. his face is clearly visible.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Cannondale Purple adult size

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday morning July 21- Monday Early morning July 24 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

bent cup holder, scuffed handlebars and frame, gold rear view mirror and push horn

What was the bike locked to:

Bike Rack

General condition of bike:

Pretty new but in accident a couple of weeks before

How was the bike locked:

With Chain lock

Stolen From (location):

Western Brown Line Station

How was the lock defeated:

Filed

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

773.398.2961

How long was the bike locked in this location:

3 days

e-mail: jovonnemr (at) comcast.net

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

2 bikes &endash; Haro kids/boys mountain bike age 10-14

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Overnight from Sunday 7/2/2006 &endash; Monday 7/3/2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Colors &endash; Red w/ yellow writing, Silver w/ black writing

Both bikes have pegs on front and back wheels, kick stand on both bikes

What was the bike locked to:

General condition of bike:

Both bikes have pegs on front and back wheels, kick stand on both bikes

General condition of bike: red bike has recent scrapes on frame, some wear on handles &endash; rubber worn off, kick stand does not work

Silver bike has some wear on handles &endash; rubber worn off

On both bikes you will notice baseball diamond type dirt on the wheels &endash; the boys always rode their bikes to baseball games and practice

How was the bike locked:

no lock on bike, stored in gangway behind 6' iron gate that was locked

Stolen From (location): 38xx N. Leavitt ST , Chicago

How was the lock defeated:

I assume someone climbed over the gate and handed the bike over

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

Chris H (773) 456-1647

How long was the bike locked in this location:

this is where the bikes have been kept all summer with no problems

e-mail: heggmc (at) aol.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Building security has video of the thief cutting the cable and riding the bicycle away. his face is clearly visible.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Men's Raleigh Venture Brown 3.0 - 21 inch

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Sunday July 23 6:30pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial number # U58K16268

What was the bike locked to:

Bike was locked to bike frame.

General condition of bike: Brand New

How was the bike locked:

Frame was locked to the bike bar in front of Borders with a Kryptonite flexible steel cable

Stolen From (location):

Stolen From Borders Books in Oak Park on the corner of Lake and Harlem

How was the lock defeated:

Flexible steel cable cut

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

Owner: Chris --Cell: 773.343.0618

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Less than 30 minutes

e-mail: cott567 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: 6-28377

(Oak Park)

Other comments:

Stolen together with following listing.

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek mountain / comfort bike

Woman's Metallic Grayish/Dark Olive Green

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Sunday July 23 6:30pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Small water rust stains on frame.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike was locked to bike frame.

General condition of bike:

Like new (about two years old

How was the bike locked:

Frame was locked to the bike bar in front of Borders with a Kryptonite flexible steel cable

Stolen From (location):

Oak Park , IL (in front of Borders books)

How was the lock defeated:

Flexible steel cable cut

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

Valerie Cell: 630.269.5683

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Less than 30 minutes

e-mail: Vesuvia100 (at) aol.com

Police report number: 06-28372

Other comments:

Stolen together with prev. listing

Recovered (notes)

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Steelman Stage Race

Orange - 49 cm top tube

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Saturday July 22, 2006 at ~ 8:45a

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Campagnolo Record Triple 9

Steelman logos on diagonal tubes as well as back rear stays

Signature of "Brett Steelman" in small letters on top tube.

Handlebar tape is orange.

Seat is by Serfas

Wheels are Mavic

No pedals were on the bike when stolen.

What was the bike locked to:

Hanging unlocked on a hook in garage

General condition of bike: Excellent

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

Garage in alley at 27xx N. Dayton St.

How was the lock defeated:

Garage door was left open

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

Martha B.

(312) 368 - 3191 T at work

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Bike has been kept in this garage for 5 years without incident.

e-mail: martha.butler (at) fitchratings.com

Police report number: HM491570

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Mountain Bike

blue black and mostly silver/ 18"m

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Sunday 7-23-06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

serial # : SNHUA04H95047

What was the bike locked to:

it was on my porch on the 2nd floor (unlocked) while i was in my apartment about to go ride it.

General condition of bike:

it has a gel seat and still had the kick stand on it

brand new

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

stolen from behind the building of 18xx w grace (lincoln and grace)

How was the lock defeated:

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

Andreanna T 612-237-3111

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: atriliegi (at) northpark.edu

Police report number: i dont have a police report # yet.

Other comments:

please keep an eye out-this bike was the love of my life!

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 4600 Mountain Bike Black/silver/21 inch

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

12:00 noon Thursday July 13 2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

Tree

General condition of bike: good

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite cable lock

Stolen From (location): 900 n Michigan

How was the lock defeated:

no idea

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

Rodney (773) 772-7233

How long was the bike locked in this location:

10 to 15 minutes

e-mail: Rgansho (at) realtors.org

Police report number:

available on request

Other comments:

Recovered (notes): offering reward $200

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Gary Fisher Wahoo / Burnt Orange / Large

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

6/10/06 early, early am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Stickers: Bike Winter 2005, Bike shop stickers: Ann Arbor, MI; Hinsdale, IL

Fenders/book rack

What was the bike locked to:

Itself

General condition of bike:

Marvelously well-maintained 1997 beauty

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

25xx W. Haddon, resting against a cop's house!

How was the lock defeated:

bike w/ lock lifted over 8 foot spiked fence!!

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

Maureen J (773) 384-2614

How long was the bike locked in this location:

Overnight

e-mail:

mjohnson (at) iitri.org

Police report number:

Other comments:

I'm looking for you, you big jerk

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

G T Mountain Bike Black

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/25/06 at 8:45 am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Blue band around left side handle bar

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike:

Old but good (purchased in 1994)

How was the bike locked:

Cable lock

Stolen From (location):

West Side Truman College/Uptown

How was the lock defeated: Cut

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

Jackie U 315-447-1851, cell

How long was the bike locked in this location:

5 minutes

e-mail: jacksteru (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: HM497584

Other comments: I know the kid who took my bike. When I was parking the bike he asked incoccently for the time. I locked my bike and walked down the path. Then I forgot something and started to walk back when I saw him near the rack. I did not want to believe he would take my bike so I took a longer route to get to the rack and when I made it through the building my bike was gone.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

TREK 800 Mountain Track

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

ate Stolen (please include time of day): JULY22-23 (i was away for the weekend)

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Amateur BLUE paintjob, black handlebars/seatpost/cranks, 16.5"

I mounted a set of Rock Shox, and the headset looks funky, there is a half inch aluminum spacer to make it all tight. After mounting the shocks on it that didnt match, I painted the whole thing a really bright metallic blue, carefully taping all the letters. then jumped the gun clearcoating it, so the blue ran all over from the letters. looks sorta cool and messy, but definately a noticable characteristic if you spot it. It has black straight handlebars, and black foam grips. black plastic pedals, one broken. oh, also while i was painting it, some plastic blew against it in the wind and messed up the paint on the horizontal bar behind the left pedal. (clearly an amateur job...im no pro here) thats definately noticable. aluminum kickstand that "boooooongs" over bumps n stuff. shifts poorly thru 3-5 gear. thumb lever shifters.stolen from my apartment a couple doors down from Rapid Transit Cycle Shop, while i was away for the weekend. again, the bike is a really bright metallic blue (previously black), the bars are black, and the letters are a dark navy.

Also, there is a cable lock wrapped to it, silverish, combination, and i know the combo.

What was the bike locked to:

I had it in the locked entry way (the door is always locked, but yes the bike was not locked)

General condition of bike:

Good

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

North and Winchester (Damen)

How was the lock defeated:

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

Shane 312.375.9428

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: shane.staley (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek Singletrack, Blue (somewhat dark blue)

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

early morning Aug 22

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Street tires, black fenders, rear rack with reflector.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike Rack

General condition of bike:

Fair, clearly used but not beat up

How was the bike locked:

Cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Wacker and Franklin

How was the lock defeated:

unsure, lock was taken

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

please email me

How long was the bike locked in this location:

8-9 hours

e-mail: mike.murphy (at) duke.edu

Police report number: HM497699

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Frontier Blue Wheel Size 26"

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/25/06 Time: 4:00/4:30

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial # P7Ix19892. It's a blue womens bike. On the handels it has a red rubber horn, and A mirror attached on the left handle. It also has a new reflector on the back of the seat. It has some white scratches on the body

What was the bike locked to:

General condition of bike:

It's in fairly good condition. The body has some white scratches on it and the handels are sort of worn out.

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location): My backyard

How was the lock defeated:

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

Celina C / Cell #: (773)799-5070 Home#: (773) 276-8343

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail:

Police report number: HM498882

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Mongoose 26" Men's IBOC Bike

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/25/2006, between 5-9pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Chrome/Blue frame. I removed the various stickers on the body, leaving only the large IBOC sticker on top.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack (thick rounded metal, curvy style) on the sidewalk outside apt. building, next to street

General condition of bike:

Like-New (I used it for only about 3 weeks)

How was the bike locked:

Masterlock Python Lock, fully adjustable cable lock (6', 10mm thick)

Stolen From (location):

Bike rack outside of 833 W. Buena Ave.

How was the lock defeated:

Unknown, probably cut by cable snipper, etc.

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

Dean (773) 327-9287

How long was the bike locked in this location:

2 days

e-mail: wooman10 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: HM502634

Other comments:

I removed the saddle and bar as an extra deterrent (obviously it didn't work), so the bike is missing a "Mongoose" saddle & bar.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Peugeot UO 10 Black Size 24 inches

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thursday, July 20, 2006 around 9:30 P.M.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Foam Rubber Padding on the handlebar, Look A3.1 Pedals Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle, Simplex rear derailleur, Sticker that says, "Durst Co. Store of Wheels Urbana, IL." Serial Number is either Y02 02236 or Y702 02266. One I wrote| on the Bike Registration Card while the other was written down on my original receipt from the bike store. Not sure which is correct. All original stickers and reflectors

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing- inside locked garage

General condition of bike: Great, except rear derailleur wasn't shifting well; think the cables need to be replaced

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location): My garage at 17xx W. Wabansia

How was the lock defeated:

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

Ronald Y @ 773/320-1518

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: ronyeska (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number: HM489194

Other comments: I am the original owner and bought this bike in 1977

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Peugeot UO 8 Blue Size 21 inches

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 9:30 PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Avocet women's-specific saddle, toe clips on the pedals. Has sticker that says, "Durst Co. Store of Wheels Urbana, IL." Also has sticker that shows the bike was registered with the University of Illinois when I was a student. Simplex rear derailleur. Don't have serial number.

What was the bike locked to:

Nothing; it was inside my locked garage.

General condition of bike:

Great; all original stickers and reflectors intact.

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

My garage at 1747 W. Wabansia Ave.

How was the lock defeated:

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

Maren Yeska Phone 773/320-1521. Don't phone after 10 PM, I need my rest

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: marenkay (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number: HM489194

Other comments:

This was my only bike and I really miss it!! Please help me recover it. Thanks

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Allez Sport Road Bike - Black - 54 cm frame

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

9/19/05 at night

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial # WJD1011791; Shimano 515 road pedals; Cat Eye Astrale 8 Cycle Computer; Cinelli Spinacissimi Orange U-shaped Aero (003) bars

What was the bike locked to:

N/A (hung on fold down bike rack)

General condition of bike: Excellent

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

53xx S. Greenwood (garage) Chicago, IL

How was the lock defeated:

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

Scott S (312) 744-6979 work or email below

How long was the bike locked in this location:

every night till it was stolen

e-mail: ssachnoff (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number: HL 621357

Other comments:

Allegedly stolen by the "Hyde Park Burglar" and resold at a park near 44th and Vincennes per confession to Chicago Police. See:

http://www.chicagopolice.org/MailingList/PressAttachment/release.ARRESTburg21st.pdf

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Allez Sport / Red / 58 cm

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/26/2006 ~5:00 PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Sigma counter (without monitor) attached on left side of handlebars.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike Rack

General condition of bike:

Brand New - 5 days old!

How was the bike locked:

Cable w/MasterLock

Stolen From (location):

1800 Sherman Ave, Evanston

How was the lock defeated:

Don't Know

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

Jared S, 734-709-2351

How long was the bike locked in this location:

9 Hours

e-mail: jared.stasik (at) gmail.com

Police report number: 2006-1816

Other comments:

Eye-witness saw the man ride up on his own bike, hide it in the bushes, and take off on my bike. Police showed up about 45 minutes later, he still hadn't come back for his own bike. When I left work at 7:30, his bike was gone, so he had come back for it within 2 hours of stealing mine.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Crossroads Sport Charcoal SM, 05

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/29, 10:30 am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

i love my bike bell, serial #PL04D11489

What was the bike locked to:

city bike rack

General condition of bike: one year old

How was the bike locked:

spiral chain lock

Stolen From (location):

Monroe and Michigan, outside Citibank

How was the lock defeated:

 don't know

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

Eliza L 773-495-7060

How long was the bike locked in this location:

30 minutes

e-mail: elizalazar (at) hotmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

2001 Men's Trek Mountain Bike 26 inches (2 tone Dark green and purple) purple front fork, mixes to green towards the rear

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

July 27, 2006 1PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Front handlebar extensions, custom seat.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack.

General condition of bike:

Excellent- Dirty with mud/cement on tires

How was the bike locked:

Wire lock.

Stolen From (location):

70 E. Jackson Blvd. West of Michigan Ave.

How was the lock defeated:

cut with bolt cutters

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

630-973-6848

How long was the bike locked in this location:

3 hours

e-mail: jpytka03 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: HM-502645

Other comments:

I have faith in finding my bike. My father bought me this bike for my birthday, he paid $1,100 for it. Such a shame these crimes happen during day light in front of hundreds of people. Nobody saw anything.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Mountain bike. Light metalic aqua-blue paint over green. Men's probably 22"

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Wed. July 26th early afternoon.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Slicks for tires, red fork, small battery powered tail light on seat post with duct tape. My signiture (odd) on front facing post of frame in white.

What was the bike locked to:

Bike rack

General condition of bike:

Good but scratched/dirty

How was the bike locked:

Padlock with cable

Stolen From (location):

In front of the MCA during the day from bike lock.

How was the lock defeated:

Cable was most likely cut

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

Jeff Z 773/844.1852

How long was the bike locked in this location:

All morning

e-mail: jazim (at) core.com

Police report number: Didn't call - no serial number

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Hollywood / Pink and white/ adult size

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

something between June 9-13

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

1969 and on Naperville Bike permit stickers on rear wheel cover

What was the bike locked to:

Lamp Post

General condition of bike: Old

How was the bike locked:

with a cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Western and Foster

How was the lock defeated:

???? cut?

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

Jovonne R /773.398.2961

How long was the bike locked in this location:

4 days

e-mail: jovonnemr (at) comcast.net

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Raleigh Passage Hybrid red and silver 17 inch

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Monday 7/31/06 between 10:30pm - 1am

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to: meter

General condition of bike: brand new

How was the bike locked: coil lock

Stolen From (location):

4740 n. Western Ave.

How was the lock defeated: ?

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

David C 773.551.9269 cell

How long was the bike locked in this location:

10:30pm - 1am

e-mail: david (at) hothouse.net

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Black 1961 Raleigh Gazelle (stripped, not stolen)

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday 1. August 2006 between 4 and 11:15pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

all safety equipment cheap or scrounged. But why them? I had to ride a couple of miles with no lights or reflective stuff.

What was the bike locked to:

stanchion

General condition of bike:

How was the bike locked:

Master lock "hand-cuffs"

Stolen From (location):

Montrose blue line stop under the overpass that connects the two down escalators on either side of Montrose. The bike was locked within 10 feet of the turnstyles.

How was the lock defeated:

bike not stolen BUT all the safety equipment - lights, yellow warning triangle, and review mirror

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

Garth K 773.485.4089

How long was the bike locked in this location:

 7 hours

e-mail: slowmotionrevolution (at) gmail.com

Police report number:

Other comments:

This isn't a stolen bike report per se but I've heard a lot about other ripoffs at the blue line stop. Perhaps a warning should go out since there's always a dozen or so bikes locked down there. And the Montrose bus stops running in mid-evening so people coming off the Blue Line have no option but to bike.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Rock Hopper(1999), Silver/Metallic, 23 inch?

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Friday 8/04/06 &endash; 10-10:30 a.m.

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Slick tires &endash; not mountain bike tires, Bar Ends, Bag under seat

What was the bike locked to:

Bike Rack on Mich. Ave

General condition of bike:

Very Good &endash; just got new brakes

How was the bike locked:

With padlock/Chain

Stolen From (location): 122 S. Michigan

How was the lock defeated: unknown

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

Peter S &endash; 312-217-1398

How long was the bike locked in this location:

1.5 hrs

e-mail: Senechalle (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: HM518983

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Hardrock

Flat Black/XL

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/9/06 Wednesday

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Has Pinhead locks on wheels, seat, etc. It also has a smaller Specialized slick tire/wheel on back, instead of the stock tire/wheel.

What was the bike locked to:

Was hanging in locked garage

General condition of bike: Like new, very clean

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

27XX W. Washington Blvd, Chicago

How was the lock defeated:

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

(312) 731-9718 or (312) 731-9716

How long was the bike locked in this location:

A month or so

e-mail: briantarnow (at) yahoo.com or alicetarnow (at) gmail.com

Police report number: HM529078

Other comments:

Bike has bracket in back for light.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Giant Boulder SE

Blue / 14" frame

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Fri, Aug 4 between 6 am-6 pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

GG2A7500

What was the bike locked to:

General condition of bike:

like new

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location): 16XX N Sedgewick St

How was the lock defeated:

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

740-707-5420

How long was the bike in this location:

6 hours

e-mail: Manders844 (at) yahoo.com

Police report number: HM529771

Other comments:

Bike was stolen from yard which is surrounded by a 10 foot brick fence, during the day of Aug 4, 2006. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated!

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

TREK 7200FX

BLACK 15in ; w/ toe-clip, rear rack, & black wald collapsable side basket

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7/18/2006 Tuesday

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

SERIAL #CC4BN243

What was the bike locked to:

parking post

General condition of bike: 1 year old -- great

How was the bike locked:

Kryptonite evolution lock on frame and front wheel

Stolen From (location):

25XX N Orchard St, 60614

How was the lock defeated:

don't know the whole thing vanished; no lock bits, nothing

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

Thang U; 773-525-6962; 504-975-0260

How long was the bike locked in this location:

over night

e-mail: tvung (at) portalcron.com

Police report number: (HM?) 534424

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

G.T. ZUM 4

2006 model, Green & Blue/Medium

Link to offsite image

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

08/10/2006 at 8.30 pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Serial number G6ZUM4M1

What was the bike locked to:

Bike pole

General condition of bike:

New, only 4 months old

How was the bike locked:

With a cable lock

Stolen From (location):

Corner of Halsted and Belmont

How was the lock defeated:

Probably cut with a cable cutter

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

312-371-9352

How long was the bike locked in this location:

 30 min

e-mail: sarkari (at) iit.edu

Police report number: HM-532592

Other comments:

The bike has a very eye catching paint ( bright green and blue), and this bike is not very common in Chicago.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Cannondale Adventure 400

Women's / Silver / 15.5-16.5"

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

7.23.06 Sunday at 16:10

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

N208122

What was the bike locked to:

General condition of bike: Like new

How was the bike locked:

No lock &endash; was in the garage

Stolen From (location): Home garage, Oak Park IL

How was the lock defeated:

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

Rima D 708-524-8909

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: rdafer (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number: 06-28349

Other comments:

The seat is Cannondale black and silver. The bike has a bottle holder, and a Cannondale pouch black and silver. Special pedals

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Klein Navigator , Cyclecross frame, Dark Metallic Blue

59(?)cm

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

August 8, 2006 Tuesday

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.: Kryptonite wheel locks, Tan cork wrapped handle bars, the seat is mostly black with some yellow and red, it say's "racing gel" I think.

What was the bike locked to:

My mind.

General condition of bike:

Ridden everyday for the past four years, but maintained well, the bike is in excellent condition.

How was the bike locked:

The bike was unlocked.

Stolen From (location): My garage.

How was the lock defeated:

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

John H -e-mail

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: jcherndon (at) earthlink.net

Police report number: M527284

Other comments:

I miss my sweet ride.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Trek 7.3 FX

burnt orange

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/11/2006

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

SC66F1405

What was the bike locked to:

parking post

General condition of bike: 3 WEEKS OLD - NEW

How was the bike locked:

KRYTONITE CABLE &endash; THRU FRONT WHEEL, FRAME, AND BACK WHEEL

Stolen From (location):

25xx N ORCHARD ST, CHICAGO 60614

How was the lock defeated:

DON'T KNOW, THERE WAS NO TRACE OF LOCK

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

thang u; 773-525-6962 or 504-975-0260

How long was the bike locked in this location:

OVERNIGHT

e-mail: tvung (at) portalcron.com

Police report number: 534424

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Mens Bike, 18 speed, Charcoal

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/14/06 late morning to mid-afternoon

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Black aluminum rear rack, several scrapes on the underside of crossbar

What was the bike locked to:

bike rack on the sidewalk

General condition of bike:

decent shape

How was the bike locked:

Locked with an easy lock and with a grey cable lock

Stolen From (location):

111 West Jackson Blvd , in front of Lavazza Coffee shop

How was the lock defeated:

I am not sure, it appears they took the locks too.

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

best to reach by email

How long was the bike locked in this location:

From 9:30 am until stolen

e-mail: mkeberle (at) lafchicago.org

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Cervelo One Tri Bike

Color: Blue

Size 61cm

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

Tuesday August 15th btw 9AM and 4PM

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

Had a set of Vision Aero bars with a Profile Design H2O bottle stuck between them. It also had Specialized clipless pedals. Bontrager Seat with a hole in the middle of it. Had a Trek Computer mounted on front stem. Had a Trek underseat bag on the back with spare tubes and CO2 cartridges

What was the bike locked to:

It was not locked, it was stolen from our storage area

General condition of bike:

Excellent, no noticeable scratches

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

1500 block of N Artesian Ave

How was the lock defeated:

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

Drew H

CBR#: 312.399.6610

How long was the bike locked in this location:

e-mail: drew.hegner (at) gmail.com

Police report number: # HM542562

Other Comments: Bike had a rear flat tire that I had gotten that morning, so thief might bring it into a shop to try and get the flat fixed. Reward if found

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

GT BMX Proformer

Blue and black 20 inches

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

08/21/06 time 3pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

HAANLIG048 scratch on one peg

What was the bike locked to:

bike rack at the mall

General condition of bike:

1yr old good condition

How was the bike locked:

through the top an bottom tube

Stolen From (location):

Harlem an Irving park Plaza

How was the lock defeated:

 no

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

Jose G Jr -773-481-9717- 773-458-8059

please call aunt also at 773-329-1409

How long was the bike locked in this location:

4 hrs

e-mail: psycho05 (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number:

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS Yellow

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

evening, over night 8/22-8/23/06

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

it had the pin head locking skewer set on there.

What was the bike locked to:

it was in my garage

General condition of bike: good.

How was the bike locked:

bike was not locked, it was stored in my garage

Stolen From (location):

block of 3600 S. Damen

How was the lock defeated:

somebody used a tire iron to open the back door.

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

Tom L 312-519-2391

How long was the bike locked in this location:

months.

e-mail: tomlau (at) sbcglobal.net

Police report number: HM - 556939

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Magna Rover Men's Mountain

Green/18"?

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/23/2006 5-9pm

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

What was the bike locked to:

3' Tubular Bike Rack

General condition of bike: Lightly Used

How was the bike locked:

Cable lock trough frame and front tire

Stolen From (location):

E South Water Street and N Michigan Ave.

How was the lock defeated:

Must have been clipped and taken away with the

bike

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

John S/773-572-1505

best reached by e-mail

How long was the bike locked in this location:

4 hours

e-mail: jjschmit (at) gmail.com

Police report number: HM 558-954

Other comments:

Has a Now Sports sticker on the frame and the back left brake is badly worn. No bottle holder and a lock bracket high on the frame. Seat tube badly scratched. The place where it was locked seems a little shady after dark. Rack was completely full when I locked my bike up.

Recovered (notes):

Brand/Model/Color/Size:

Schwinn Sierra Sport 2006

Link to offsite image:

Date Stolen (please include time of day):

8/27/06 - night

Other distinguishing features, serial number if avail.:

snhua05f40499

What was the bike locked to:

not locked

General condition of bike: newest &endash; bought week ago

How was the bike locked:

Stolen From (location):

gated pass near the house

How was the lock defeated:

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

Alexander 312 396 3847

How long was the bike locked in this location:

a day

e-mail: Tarasul (at) gmail.com

Police report number: HM565196

Other comments:

Recovered (notes):