Recent Reports

Raleigh Passage

Location

my own stockade fenced back yard
7361 n seeley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 12:33pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UGXK19369
Size: 
21"
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange crate attached to rear black panier frame, stickers along diagonal frame tube, paletero,icecream man style old-fashioned bell. had a new ?blue Schwinn bike helmet attached, a Kryptonite cable lock on the seat stem and a light. Has double enforced tires and extra strong wheels. Was stolen on Thursday, June 28 between 4:45 and 5:30pm. I was out of the country until this week and was unable to register the bike, unfortunately until now.

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?: 
Left in my back patio area surrounded by a stockade, 6' fence. left unattended from 4:45-5:30pm.
Incident Description: 
If it was stolen by someone from outside the building, it had to be 2+ people or one very strong person as the bike was heavy. The neighbors at 7359 N. Seeley can easily look into the patio area and do. Sadly, there are many people who don't work and smoke pot in that building.

2011 Trek Kaitai

Location

Old town
Cleveland & Blackhawk
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 3:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV249c1101
Size: 
15" male
Color: 
Black/White/Green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 model. Very clean w/little scratches or damage. Had tire and seat quick-release replaced with locking bolts. Hand grips replaced with GPI-S grips (that have a wide base to rest the palm of your hand on). Black Bottle cage and U lock. Behind-seat pack with flashing reflector light inside. Small black bell on right handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Routinely
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked bike room that is only accessible from the back yard of residence. Perpetrator had to get thru a locked gate and force his way into bike storage room. Bike was locked with a chain and combo lock to a standing steel shelving unit. No sign of lock or chain was left. Other (not locked) bikes were also taken. No one saw or reported anything suspicious, but I suspect thieves had to know bikes were in there b/c they are not visible to general public in any way.

Trek 820

Location

Apartment enclosed back porch
Western Ave near North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TZBY56686
Size: 
20" men's frame, 26" tires
Color: 
Blue with black "splash"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1992 model, but in excellent condition, was garage stored and unused for 15 years before taken to Chicago last year. Original shifters were replaced with grip shifters. Front tire is off road style and rear tire is narrower road style. 21 speed Shimano drivetrain. No rust and no scratches, scuff mark on side of seat. Trek color is called Electric Blue with Black Splashes, looks like a medium blue with thin lines of black paint splashed on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was in an enclosed back porch which is usually locked, but lots of construction workers in the building recently so it might have been left unlocked. One other bicycle stolen at the same time.

Pake "Rum Runner"

Location

Avondale / Logan Square
2956 N Avers; Diversey and Central Park; Belmont and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
unsure, i am 6 feet
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black BMX pedals, one front brake, "1234 GO! RECORDS, OAKLAND CALIFORIA" sticker, "BONGRIPPER" patch packing taped to frame, both on the cross bar. bar tape falling off. cane creek headset. black seat post. silver cranks.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 20 minutes on my front porch
Incident Description: 
I left my bike on my porch to get a bite to eat before i left again, it was on the porch unlocked for maybe 20 minutes. i suspect it was stolen by teenagers in my neighborhood

Raleigh White Cross Bike

Location

DePaul neighborhood
2122 n. Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Painted all white no decals. SRAM equipped.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Taken from garage

KHS Four Star

Location

Garage
1826 W. Nelson St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U90200256
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition, 1 1/2 years old. Had a removable basket on front and a Topeak child seat rack on the back. The bike had an "Eat CBA" sticker on the step-through bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Garage door was either tripped or opened and two bikes were stolen.

Trek 720

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 7:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU1956023M
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack over rear tire.

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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bicycle rack located in front of the Farm in the Zoo.

Giant Rapid 3

Location

School, business office
200 W. Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 1:33pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black / White / Grey (silver)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was pretty dirty, but no major damage. The shifters and breaks were scratched up and the handle bar extenders were missing one cap on the right side because of being doored earlier in the year. the handle bars were cut down to be more narrow. The rear tire had a pump adapter cap, the front didn't. There were 2 bottle cages (one silver, one black. I had put red metal clips on the pedals. The seat was a black women's seat with a integrated rear tail light. I had a rear rack with a right side collapsible basket that had a loose and bent bottom panel (that i kept shut with a blue bungee cord) and had additional clear zip ties securing it to the rack. I also had one yellow light attached with zip ties to the bottom of the frame facing forward and another red one on the rear lower frame by the tire. There was also a clip for a front headlight attached to the front handle bars and new handle bar grips, and a new shorter stem. It also had black racing blade fenders on the front and rear tires. It was locked up with a Kryptonite U-Lock with a cable extension for the back tire. This all was missing along with the bike. Picture included of my bike handlebars with the missing cap. Unfortuantely, i didn't take any glamour shots of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up with a kryptonite U lock and extension cable through both tires and the frame to a steel bolted guard that is attached to a high rise building, walkway, and stair, every 4 feet with steel bolts and 3 - 4 horizontal steel reinforcement bars at around 5:30pm. The guard is in a well-lit often occupied area in between 200 w. Madison and 1 N. franklin downtown. I Went into work, clocked out just after 9, came outside and my bike and locks were gone. The way i have been locking it to that guard for over a year is at an angle so that i have to hold it together to get it to lock in the first place and i cant get my key out without it locking fully. I don't know if the lock gave out or if someone figured out how to get it open, but she's gone with the lock, and I'm bummed.

Langster Specialized Fixed Gear

Location

525 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Big Frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, no grip tape, duct tape around front wheel brakes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work at 525 W Monroe at 5:30 pm. Bike was locked up in front of building. Came back at 8:30 pm and bike was gone with broken lock at the scene of the incident.

Trek

Location

monroe and michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 4:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Alpha Black Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Urban Single speed city bike, handle bars were shortened and there is a red back battery light below the reflector.

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 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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
left bike locked overnight near the faces sculptures and the next morning it was gone without a trace...

GT Traffic 3.0 Hybrid

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 West Madison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 6:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG10G95044
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Nothing particularly unique on the bike. Drive train slightly rusted. Water bottle holder attached to middle lower frame. Velcro strap bike pump attachment on below seat post. Detachable tire cover with orange strap attached to seat post, covering rear wheel.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through frame to one of the U-shaped bike locks immediately outside the doors leading into the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Clinton St., North of Washington Ave. Would have been in plain sight of the street and anyone exiting or entering the station, so I assume that the lock must have been cut late at night when the station was closed and less people were around.

2011 mens biria

Location

logan square
2735 w fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 10:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small 52
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, missing front brake and front rack. Cruiser bars, gum wheels, back rack.

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?: 
over night, its a locked gated back yard
Incident Description: 
someone broke into our yard and stole the loose bike.

Black and White Specialized Hard Rock Mountain Bike

Location

Outside Lollapalooza / Grant Park
Madison and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBS602037020H
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike in the attached photograph is the bike that was stolen, but the seat was replaced by a different seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 6 hours -- during Lollapalooza. It was locked to another friend's bike
Incident Description: 
This is one of two bikes locked together with a cable lock that were stolen. The bikes belong to friends who were visiting from out of state who have asked if I can help retrieve them if they are relocated. It was during Lollapalooza weekend, so someone likely cut the cable and stole two bikes for the price of one.

700C Women's 21 Speed Schwinn Solitaire Hybrid Bike

Location

Outside Lollapalooza / Grant Park
Monroe and Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
70063308
Color: 
Lime Greenish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The serial no. above might be an item number.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 6 hours -- during Lollapalooza. It was locked to another friend's bike
Incident Description: 
This is one of two bikes locked together with a cable lock that were stolen. The bikes belong to friends who were visiting from out of state who have asked if I can help retrieve them if they are relocated. It was during Lollapalooza weekend, so someone likely cut the cable and stole two bikes for the price of one.

Schwinn Commuter Hybrid

Location

Roscoe Village
2215 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 8:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, slim tires, rack on back, extra handle bars pointing vertically, white LED light on front handle bar, water botter holder on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my home garage. Garage door was broken open by force. Back gate and garage door were left open when I discovered the bike missing.

Schwinn comfort bike

Location

Grant Park
Harrison & Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flashing red tail light under adjustable seat; some scratches on handlebars.

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 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 days
Incident Description: 
Left overnight locked to a bike rack at Harrison and Michigan. No trace of bike, cable lock, or helmet.

2008 cannondale bad boy

Location

albany park -
4500 block of spaulding av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unk
Size: 
xl
Color: 
flat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, "M309" bike sticker on top tube, combo spd/ flat pedals, get a grip saddle bag, computer that only shows time, ergon grips.

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?: 
in garage
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from open garage.

Gunnar Crosshairs

Location

Andersonville
Clark & Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
G08001
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gunnar Crosshairs (Black)- Cyclocross bike built fixed gear with flat handlebars. The bike has a PINK Chris King front hub and an EnoCentric Rear Wheel, and a RED Chris King Headset. Frame: 54cm Gunnar Crosshairs Headset: Chris King RED Wheels: Front Pink Chris King Hub & DT Swiss Rim / Rear ENO hub and DT Swiss Rim Crank: SRAM S900 w/ 46t Handlebar/Ste: Truvativ Noir (Green Grips) Brakes: AVID Shorty Ultimates Saddle: Selle Marco Rolls Seatpost: Thomson

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Theft entered the yard by bypassing a latched door. No one was home. 3 bikes were stolen.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Antique Taco
1360 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 7:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U1D00144
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Plum Tuckered/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-2010 and 2011 Chicago Bike Winter Stickers -Scuffs on the forks -Gold Chain securing the White KHS bike seat -SkullCandy Black Sticker on stem -Bullhorn bars-white flecked bar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2-3 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in front of people sitting down at the restaurant (Antique Taco) eating dinner around 9pm. There were other bikes also locked to this street sign. The sign was secured. When I returned around 11:30p-Midnight the bike was gone and the pole was able to be removed.

Surly Pacer

Location

Logan Square
Logan Boulevard and Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M10071221
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
(Only one month old. Very sparse; no frills (such as fenders, bags or rack) attached.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had two locks on the bike, a strong U lock and a cable lock.