Welcome to the Stolen Bike Registry

Here's how it works...

1. Your bike gets stolen. Oh no!

2. You file a theft report, and let us know about your stolen bike.

3. We receive your report. After reviewing it, we will post it on the main page. We mainly review reports to weed out spam and make minor editorial corrections to formatting.

4. Your theft report, including your bike's photo, last known location, and date of theft, are posted on our site. Your report also goes into our automatically compiled statitics and is shown on our report map. And, if you're lucky, someone might see your bike and contact you directly and return your bike.

The old Stolen Bike Registry is still available. We're moving old listings into the new system as we get time to do it.

Important: See Mr Bike's tips on IDing your bike before it gets stolen!

Stolen from...
Whole Foods
3640 N. Halsted
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

2006 Lemond Croix de Fer

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 10:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Pretty new - the major distinguishing features are Shimano BMX pedals and a scrape on the top of the left gear shifter.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Forest Green
Size: 51 [or possibly 54]
Owner Name: Sarah Nash
Contact Email: sarah.nash at prudential.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-228-6551
Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a parking meter.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 20-30 minutes
How was the bike locked?: Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Wasn't thinking when I locked my bike and helmet to a parking meter, so the bike could have been lifted up and over (although with the helmet and cable lock still attached). Occurred after the Gay Pride Parade, so there were still ~50-100 people outside, across the street. Sadly, no one saw anything unusual.
Stolen from...
Walgreens
kimball and fullerton ave.
Chicago IL
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2008 Motobecane Messenger Track

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 6:25 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
brand new single speed with flat black pedals and narrow silver road handle bars with dark grey tape.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: blue
Size: 43 cm
Owner Name: michelle
Contact Email: cranium1940 at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 773.704-5062
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: ten minutes
How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
My bike was located in front of Walgreens on Fullerton and Kimball for ten minutes on a Sunday around 5:30pm. The bike frame was locked with a new U-lock and when i got back the lock was left in-tact, still on the bike rack. Not sure how they managed to do that.
Stolen from...
Imperial Towers
4250 N. Marine Dr.
Chicago IL
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Women's Raleigh SC 30

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 7:40 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good, Eco rack with bunge chords, front and back lights for saftey, U-lock holder, Water holder
Bicycle Type: Mountan Bike
Serial No.: R003903632
Color: cherry/Red
Size: 16
Owner Name: Kara Sponsler
Contact Email: gipagapa at yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 773-983-0628
Lock Type: Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to street sign.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2 days maybe
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
I had my bike locked up right on Marine Drive right in front of my building that has 24 hour security and is in plain clear view of Lake Shore Drive. I think it was taken between 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the morning as that is when there are fewer people around to witness this incident.
Stolen from...
In Hyde park on Blackstone just north of 58th street.
5748 S. Blackstone
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

Giant FCR3

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 4:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike is 2 years old but in PERFECT condition. It has a rear kickstand and a mount for a U lock between the 2 middle bars of the frame. also on the 2nd lowest bar of the frame from the top was a U of Chicago Police registration number so there should be residue left from the peeling off of that sticker.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Serial No.: GY511982
Color: Black and Red
Police Report No.: HP423059
Size: Large Frame but smaller tires then usual
Owner Name: Niels Meyer
Contact Email: nmeyer at lclark.edu
Contact Phone Number: 773.396.6101
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: About 12 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
The Thief cut through the bar on the bike rack, then removed my wheel and was able to get the bike off with the U-Lock still attached to the bike and the wheel. He/She must have carried the bike home and cut the lock later.
Stolen from...
Just north of the alley and Emil's
123 N Wacker Drive
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

Gary Fisher Advance

Monday, June 30th, 2008 10:05 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
About 15 months old. Trek headlight and taillight attached. Trek Interlock trunk attached to seatpost. Lefthand gear-shifter slightly detached. Cable lock mount attached to main post.
Bicycle Type: Mountan Bike
Color: Metallic Orange
Police Report No.: HP425403
Size: 13" frame
Owner Name: Michelle
Contact Email: balancems8 at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 773-456-9831
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Locked it up at 9:05 am and it was gone when I returned at 5:20pm
How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Guessing it was stolen when foot-traffic was minimal and a delivery truck was parked in front of where my bike was parked. Also would guess that the lock wasn't fully engaged and the thief just popped it open, they picked the lock or cut the cable. Didn't leave anything behind though. I'm not sure if it was there when I went out to lunch because I don't remember checking on it. The picture is from http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/235. Thanks for helping me find my bike!
Stolen from...
northwest corner of milennium park
randolph and michigan ave.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

Giant Cypress men's bike in blue

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 4:45 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Brand NEW...this was only the fourth time I've ridden it. The color is a blue fade its goes from light to darker blure from front to back. There is also a green sticker on the bike that says "Bushwacker" which is the store where I boght the bike in Peoria.
Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: C18C9278
Color: blue
Size: Large
Owner Name: Katie
Contact Email: klyester at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-231-2469
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2.5 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
I parked it on a back rack on the northwest corner of millennium park right off of michigan and randolph on a Sunday afternoon when tons of people were around...we left to go to summerdance and came back, and not only was my bike gone, but all of the other bikes on the rack were gone as well...I thought it was unusual that with so many people around that some could just walk away with a locked up bike.
Stolen from...
inner basement of my apartment building (call it the panic room)
1112 w. 18th st.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

surly steamroller

Thursday, June 26th, 2008 6:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
As it was last seen: A surly modified for my height (Part of the reason I dearly want this back: it was very difficult to find a frame that fit my frame. I'm a tall girl with long legs and a short torso. My pant inseam is 36-37 inches if that helps gauge the standover on a potential found bike...) -A steep 59cm frame size with unusually short stem and smaller than normal handlebars for a typical men's bike (model has no braze-ons/ welded joints ) -A CroMo (steel) frame: Gunmetal grey color -single speed flip-flop fixed gear i(I dont remember the gearing ratio I had on there, but would say it is a bit higher than normal choice) -large caliper u-type brakes. Brake levers are hood mounted. -mavic wheels -tan leather brooks saddle -tan leather handlebar tape (with a long deep scratch on the left side from the license-less driver who hit me last October) -light pink platform type eggbeater pedals- crank brothers candy's (my old team pedals)... sad. *Differs from the attached (old) pictures in that most the decals were removed last year and the remaining decal on the top tube was covered with black electrical tape. The metal emblem on the front should still be there. I didn't have enough upper body strength to remove it. Crank arm should still have it's decal
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: m5101377
Color: gunmetal grey
Police Report No.: hp419721
Size: 59cm bike
Owner Name: ev
Contact Email: ewrigh1 at saic.edu
Contact Phone Number: 520 403 4670 cell
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Bike was in the locked inner basement of my apartment were (we all) store our bikes (and other things) everyday.
How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Storage room.
Incident Description:
My dear bicycle (and only means of transport) was stolen from the inner basement of my apartment on w 18th st. this Thursday afternoon (26 june) between 12:15pm and 10 pm. Tenants in the retail space below were being evicted for various serious reasons and (they/their moving help/ransom asshole friends who turned up to make trouble during the process) grabbed it from the adjoining tenant basement before landlord figured something was up and had everything re-keyed before anything else was taken. Unless it was malicious, my bicycle just had the misfortune of being the closest object to the door adjoining their space. Inner basement usually involves first having a key to the building, a key to the basement and entering the inner basement/storage space.
Stolen from...
Tru Lofts Condo Complex - Center Stairwell
2525 N Sheffield
Chicago IL
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Gary Fisher Mountain Bike 2001

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 1:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was in very good condition. Orange with Black letters and black seat. Only the lock was attached to it and nothing else.
Bicycle Type: Mountan Bike
Color: Orange
Police Report No.: HP421712
Size: 27"
Owner Name: Josh Fox
Contact Email: uwfox1 at yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 847-902-9029
Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 12 hours
How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Storage room.
Incident Description:
Bike was stolen from the inner stairwell of our condo complex.. The building and stairwell are locked. I think it must have been a resident or a friend of a resident
Stolen from...
Locked at a bike stand near EarWax Restaurant
1561 Milwaukee Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

Lemond Croix de Fer 2006

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 12:56 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike is in like new condition with maybe one or two scratches. It is all stock components except it has egg beater pedals with metallic blue beaters and a flat pedal (you know the kind where you can use your clips or regular shoes). It has black grip tape and saddle.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Forest Green
Police Report No.: Reported but don't know the number
Size: 54cm
Owner Name: Dana
Contact Email: gerbilonwheels at gmail.com
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: A few hours
How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I didn't lock it up very well when I went into a bar and came out and it was gone. Lock cut.
Stolen from...
2351 n. milwaukee ave.
Chicago IL
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1935 swiss military bike

Friday, June 20th, 2008 11:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
used condition, 73 years old, heavy- 50 pounds, black rims and handlebars, brown leather and spring saddle, generator lights front and back, attached tool pouch and pump, mudflap on front fender, unique braking system- vertical rod in front, drum brake in back, single speed
Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 12320
Color: black
Police Report No.: hp405773
Size: 27"
Owner Name: thomas musick
Contact Email: reetha at earthlink.net
Contact Phone Number: 773 252-3414
Lock Type: Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
i believe the bike was stolen by someone who lived locally and had seen it locked to the same tree for several days.
Stolen from...
Rogers Park
Lunt and Ravenswood
Chicago IL
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Giant FCR4

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 8:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was in great condition. I was the 2005 FCR4, Gray with blue writing. It had a speedometer fitting. Also, the bike had a bag rack on the back.
Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: Do not know
Color: Gray
Police Report No.: -
Size: L
Owner Name: Gerard Bonar
Contact Email: gerardbonar at gmail.com
Lock Type: Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 10 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Alley or side passageway.
Incident Description:
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Stolen from...
clybourn metra station
Armitage and Elston
Chicago IL
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Trek 320

Thursday, June 26th, 2008 1:28 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
THe bike was an 87 Trek racing bike that I had recently re-built. I switched the road bars to black hybrid bars with clear grips. The back wheel was a velocity fusion. The pedals where old purple and white Shimano SPDs.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Yellow
Size: 56 cm
Owner Name: Sean O'Connell
Contact Email: socon at saic.edu
Contact Phone Number: 419-348-8361
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: A little over a day.
How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
I had locked the bike to one of the salt boxes at the Clybourn Metra. Someone must have got into it in the early morning(2-5) when no one is really around there.
Stolen from...
The Recyclery
713 Seward Ave
Chicago IL
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Moots Compact

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 10:40 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike was new and in perfect condition. Noticeable titanium frame. Frame: 53.5 cm Moots Compact, decals removed from seat and top tube, downtube reads "Moots" in block white letters. Smaller version on back of seatstays. Fork: True Temper Alpha Q GS-10 RD/FD/Crankset/BB/Cassette/Chain/Shifters: SRAM Force Stem: Black 3T Pro (horizontal white stripe covered with black electrical tape) Bars: Black 42cm ITM Millenium (ergo bend/ 31.8 clamp diameter) Tape: Black Fizik Cables/housing: SRAM Post: Black Thomson Masterpiece Saddle: Black Fizik Aliante Ti (light accessory installed) Tires: Kenda Kaliente 700x23c Rims: Mavic Open Pro 32h (front is black, rear is CD grey) Spokes: Wheelsmith 14g double-butted, laced three-cross Nipples: Wheelsmith brass Hubs: Shimano Ultegra (6600) (front has a Delta Axle-rod bolt-on skewer, rear is an Ultegra QR) Bottle cage: Elite Ti (downtube)
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Serial No.: m8500
Color: Silver (Titanium)
Police Report No.: it was reported, I don't know the number.
Size: 53.5 cm
Owner Name: Justin, but contact anyone at The Recyclery
Contact Email: info at therecyclery.org
Contact Phone Number: 847.424.1419
Lock Type: No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: less than 2 hours
How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Storage room.
Incident Description:
This bike belongs to one of The Recyclery's volunteers. It was inside our shop in the "volunteer parking" when it was taken. It could have been kids from the neighborhood who don't know what they're holding, or anyone else who knows the shop is there. The Recyclery is a community learning space, and during open shop our doors are always open. No bikes have ever been stolen from this location before.
Stolen from...
residential alley at 5210 S. Woodlawn, next to the I-Go car
5210 S. Woodlawn
Chicago IL
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Can't remember bought it at Art's

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 9:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The seat is exceptionally worn and the rear brakes do not work at all. The numbers on the light hand gears are torn off and the bike has no reflectors
Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: silver
Size: women's average
Owner Name: Angela Bowen
Contact Email: ednabowen at ameritech.net
Contact Phone Number: 773 503 7533
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 4 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Alley or side passageway.
Incident Description:
I rented the I-Go at this location and locked by bike to the gate in the alley. I was gone for 4 hours and when I returned the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.
Stolen from...
Rush University Medical Center
1750 W. Harrison
Chicago IL
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Kent GMC Denali

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 4:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
White handle bar grip tape, Empty Bike computer dock on handlebars (no computer on bike only sensor), black and silver decals, black sticker on frame with white letters. Chrome water bottle holder. Regular pedals with spikes, with orange reflectors. Blue seat with black trim There are no deals displaying bike type. Only a black black decal along parallel post with silver trim. However on the form there is a GMC sticker. Lock holder underneath seat.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Blue
Size: Medium/Large
Owner Name: Josh M
Contact Email: joshua_c_mohr at hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 773-614-2470
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: Locked through frame and front wheel
How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Item left locked up at 7:00am 6.25.08 in front of Paulina Center at Rush University Medical Center. After work 5:45 pm bike was gone along with lock. Filed a police report, but am waiting to get report #. Unfortunately, there is a high amount of homeless individuals who hang around the hospital, I feel that it was most likely someone of that status.
Stolen from...
Apartment
2336 North Clark St.
Chicago IL
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Peugeot White Frame Track Bicycle

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 11:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
White Peugeot Frame, late 70's 10-speed frame that has been converted into a single-speed or fixed gear road bike. The handlebars were black bullhorns. The seat was leather with "Trek Racing" embroidered on it. The crack was Sugino.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: White
Size: 56
Owner Name: Collin St. Phillip
Contact Email: collinstphillip at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-351-2202
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 6 days
How was the bike locked?: Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Alley or side passageway.
Incident Description:
The bike was stolen from an alley while it was attached to a railing. The thief took part of the building with them. The U-lock was locked on the back wheel and the frame to the building. I realized the bike was gone in the afternoon but saw it there at 7am Sunday June 22nd.
Stolen from...
Interpark Building
326 S Wells
Chicago IL
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2005 Trek 1000c

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 4:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Very good condition, no damage, perfect working order.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Serial No.: ?
Color: Black
Police Report No.: HP313066
Size: 54cm
Owner Name: Matthew A
Contact Phone Number: 312-451-6401
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2-3 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to a light post with an Onguard Doberman cable lock. Lock was most likely cut.
Stolen from...
Garage of Residence
4410 N Troy
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

2007 Diamond Back Wildwood Citi Women's

Saturday, June 16th, 2007 1:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
ULock still locked to top tube
Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: Grey
Owner Name: debaser
Lock Type: Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: Bike was locked only to itself.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 36 hours
How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Garage door left open in multi-unit building. Bike had ulock locked to top tube.
Stolen from...
House
18th place and Carpernter
Chicago IL
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Theft Report...

Oxford

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 3:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
purple OXFORD- not sure of the year it was made older style bike with new black removable basket on it. very shiney just had it cleaned- brand new wheels and new cables- one black and one white for the shift.
Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: N/A
Color: purple
Size: small womens
Owner Name: Elizabeth
Contact Email: echogd8 at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312-927-0667
Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 4 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
I had only had the bike for 2 days-they came with the right tool to cut off a master lock so they knew what they were doing