Recent Reports

Fuji 1980's Model

Location

Outside my home
815 N. Campbell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame with a little bit of rust. Single speed, with a flip-flop hub. Both rims are yellow, with black spokes and the tubes are prestas. Has conventional drop down handlebars with yellow grip tape. The brakes are black Sala (brand).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
The bolt from the street sign was unscrewed late at night on July 14th into the 15th. The bike was stolen with the lock connected to it. At the same time adn presumably the same people also stole my girlfriends 1970's Schwinn. It is a woman's frame road bike with red handlebar tape.

Women's Schwinn Ranger Mountain Bike

Location

Ravenswood, near Montrose and Damen
4344 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 6:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a light or powder blue. It's in great condition -- looks new. It has a small sack under the back of the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with another bike to the wooden railing on the deck outside our apartment. Someone cut through the lock and left the lock, and oddly, left the other bike.

Mongoose 21-speed mountain bike

Location

House at Peterson / Lawndale . . . far north side
6001 N. Lawndale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
VC 2G 014C41
Size: 
26" wheel
Color: 
blue/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new . . . very distinct color scheme - bright blue and yellow . . . easily spotted as just the left handlebar end is lacking the black plastic plug or stopper.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
just one overnight . . . 9 hour
Incident Description: 
I foolishly neglected to take bike inside just one evening, instead locked it up a railing behind my house, a spot visible from the alley. Next morning I found the bike stolen and the cut cable on the ground.

Trek 520

Location

Hyde Park, corner of Kenwood and 58th
1326 E 58th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year 1999-2000 model. Trek 520 steel touring bike, navy blue with gold lettering and bianchi green handlebar tape. It had a tubus rack, fenders, kickstand, and bar-end shifters.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours (from 12AM to 8AM on Tuesday morning)
Incident Description: 
Bike just disappeared - I usually lock my bike less than a block away from my place. When I left my apartment this morning, it was nowhere in sight. Nothing left to pole, nothing!

1999 Diamondback Outlook, ladies blue

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
Ravenswood and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
15-16 inches
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue water bottle holder; black custom seat with embossed daisy pattern and white mark on side; small crack in left and right gearshifts. not new, but just tuned up and much loved.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7:40 am - when I returned at 5:30 the bike was gone
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in the morning to take the train to work. I'm honestly not sure what happened; my bike was far from the best one in the lot. Someone must have decided to take mine becuase they could cut through my lock (the bike shop that tuned it up said that was possible). I am very sad that the FIRST day i decided to commute with my bike someone took it from me. I am angry.I will pay a reward for its' return.

KHS; Urban X-press

Location

Clyborn Metra Stop
930 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 12:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V70802129
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Year- cracked right gear shift.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike at the Metra Station at 430pm on Saturday, July 11th and returned the next morning- Sunday, July 12th to find that my bike was no longer there.

KHS Urban X

Location

stolen from in front of house.
3132 S. Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U90826376
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old, brand new. Planet Bike comfort saddle. Rack, fenders. Bell integrated into left brake lever.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Lifted off a fence.

Lamborghini Viaggio Tandem

Location

Garage
2421 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
31-inch standover with 21-inch top tube length (front), 28-inch standover (rear)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White tandem road bike is only two years old, excellent condition (though had a flat front tire when stolen). Black seats and handlebar grips, 24 speed. Aluminum frame, 700c tires. Has "Torino Lamborghini" written in cursive on the down tube with a red crest symbol.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two weeks in same location in our garage
Incident Description: 
The tandem bike was the only item stolen from our residential garage, accessible only through the alley, behind a locked gate. The other bike was not touched, nor were any of the items of value in the yard. Bike must have been walked away or put in a vehicle, as it had a flat front tire (or the rider definitely damaged the rims). Garage was not locked, just the 6' iron gate leading to the garage was.

GIRLS SCHWINN CALIENTE

Location

Ukrainian village
oakley and division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50-52 cm
Color: 
bright pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black rims, rear alex rim with two cogs one used as spacer, the rear tire also had a bontrager hard case tire,lots of scratches on frame, original crank with two chain rings the chain was on the smaller chain ring, Similar to the one pictured except it has original black foam grips and brakes and original seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
o minutes
Incident Description: 
stolen from back porch,I assume someone came in and grabbed when the door was unlocked for a few hours.

Giant Cypress 2009

Location

Wilmette home/ taken from garage
719 Linden Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c88c6193
Size: 
16(S)
Color: 
Dark Silver/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new/ perfect condition, ridden 5 times. Removable halogen light mounted on front handbars/rear light/water bottle cage B/bike lock mounted to stem of front handlebars/bell on right side of handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from an unlocked garage between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:30 PM on July 11,2009.

schwinn traveler

Location

bike rack just west of whipple
Armitage and Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
white/pearl black writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mint condition/ single speed/ has a burgundy stem, seat post, and crank

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
half an hour
Incident Description: 
so yes, I'm an idiot, simply an idiot. i know this, and I accept it, and to be honest I probably deserve my damn bike getting stolen. I locked my bike but one side of the U-lock hadn't completely gone in and I didn't realize it. Though the whole situation is a little hazy I wasn't completely 100% aware of my surroundings at the time. There were tons of bikes there(there was a party upstairs), and I made the mistake of not being careful due to my naive trust in mankind. This bike meant a lot to me, so please. If found, no questions will be asked, so please, please, dig deep inside and use whatever inkling of altruism you have to return it, please give me my baby back :(

miyata Team titanium

Location

home
1228 N. Maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 7:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ub508601
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
titanium miyata road bike. sliver colored. It had clear coat on it that was chipping away. The front fork was red as was the from lug on the head tube. The handle bars where cut off drop bars, bull horn style.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all night
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen right off of my back porch. Sometome between midnight and 7am.

Raleigh M80 -22inch large frame (cream color)

Location

704 W Buena Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 2:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
R911297331
Size: 
22 in
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raleigh M80 Good Condition **Tires are specialty** (slick on apex and knobby on sides of tread)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Cream Colored Raleigh M80 mountain bike stolen. 22 inch frame (large) Tires are unique- slick tread on top with knobbs on sides. Combination cable was cut but another combination cable still on bike.

Giant OCR3

Location

135 S Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Med/Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Biek was in great condition. It had a small pump attached to the water bottle cage and housing for a cateye computer.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
Rode my bike to work. Arrived around 7:30. Locked it to a street sign across the street so I could watch it from the window. Looked out around 9 it was there looked up around 11 it wasn't.

2005 Redline Conquest Disc-r

Location

Barnes and Noble
2170 N. Clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but the paint is a a little beat up. Disc brakes. Very rare, so if you see it anywhere it's most likely mine!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a newer street sign (the ones telling people to pay at the parking box) since all the parking meters had been removed and the bike rack was full. It appears that someone unbolted the sign post and lifted it out of the housing and slid my lock out from underneath. There was no evidence of tampering with my lock, but the street sign's bolt was gone (it was there when I locked it up).

Chicago City Bike Rack

Location

212 W Superior St
212 W Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike Rack Removed - possibly the scrap metal people. It was there yesterday, gone this morning

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike Rack Removed
Incident Description: 
Ed note-- city bike program contacted-- response: they're "looking into it", already reported 3 times today (July 9).

Sentenial Californian

Location

my home
1523 N. Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 6:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
tall
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very rare brand - Sentenial Californian. Has a plate saying it was bought from a bike shop in a small town in il (cant remember the name..but it was a catchy funny name) and a sticker from working bikes collective. some wear on the handle cork and a broken reflector in the front (reflector fell off, just base is left)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was in my locked storage unit
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen over the weekend from my storage locker

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Taste of Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17 or 19", I forget
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The grips on the handles (were at least) sticky because they were wearing down. I took the seat off and brought it with me (ironically) so it wouldn't get stolen, but I imagine whomever stole it has gotten a new seat. It is a gold schwinn Frontier, not much else to say. 21 gears. This is an older model (when they were still good), 1998 I believe.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked it through the wheel and frame on michigan avenue while I went to work in the taste of Chicago. Checked on it at about 1 or 2 and took the seat with me, because I was afraid someone might take that. Came back out around 8pm or 9 and it was gone. It was right across from the horse statues at grant park. lock was gone.

Roark custom built

Location

Home
3147 N. Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0297 Robert Layton
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Silver (unpainted)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rolf Vigor wheelset, Shimano DuraAce components

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of common basement area

Cannondale F400

Location

West town apartment deck
1246 Ohio Street, apt. 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 3:37pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N127606
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had U bars on handlebar and a water bottle holder. black tire rims.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
I left July 2nd, when I was leaving on the morning of July 7th, I noticed the bike was gone. My landlord had noticed it earlier, but it could have happened any one of those days between.