Recent Reports

2009 Fuji Newest 4.0

Location

Outside starbucks
2525 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ9F12181
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good shape. The most distinguishing feature is that there is a scratch on the top of the frame on the top tube part. On the back there is a light that doesn't work, and one the front there is a cylindrical light that does work. The handlebar tape is slightly ripped up. The bike has 2 extra handlebar breaks up at the outwards part of the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a tree outside of the Starbucks overnight. The locking methods are difficult to recall.

Cannondale R800 alumimum Road bike, US made frame 2008, secured with a U-lock, stolen on June 9, 2011 at Jackson Blvd. at Clark

Location

was U-locked at south west bike rack (last portion)
Jackson Blv.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 11:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58-60
Color: 
white/silver frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A white Cannondale aluminum road bike, felt handlebars, white and black fizik wraps, black rack with a white steel basket, black gel Selle saddle, skewers through the wheels was stolen on June 9, 2011 between 1:OO p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from the corner of Jackson and Clark. Police Report No. HT339041. Please assist, if you can in retrieving the bike.

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?: 
between 1:00 p.m. and 4: 30 p.m.
Incident Description: 
A white Cannondale aluminum road bike, felt handlebars, white and black fizik wraps, black rack with a white steel basket, black gel Selle saddle, skewers through the wheels was stolen on June 9, 2011 between 1:OO p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from the corner of Jackson and Clark. Police Report No. HT339041. Please assist, if you can in retrieving the bike. The frame has several light scratches on the top bar, in the middle of the bar on the left hand side...shimano gray steel alloy flat pedals...

Schwinn Moab 2

Location

Roscoe Village
School & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Norweigan flag sticker attached to the frame, also Schwinn Homegrown USA sticker as well (tomato with "USA" inside it). Silver steel bar ends attached to handles. Gripshift shifters. Seat had some small rips and was locked to the frame by a skinny cable.

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?: 
Hangs from ceiling in the garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked garaged shared by condo owners. Either broke in when the deadbolt was not locked or another owner left the door open. Bike was removed from hanging hook and discovered missing up to 1 week later

Trek 7100

Location

Depaul
2250 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU129C0205F
Size: 
Frame 17.5
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with a front light and a taillight.

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?: 
at least 4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack at school and while I was studying in the library I believe my lock was cut and my bike taken.

2009 TREK 4300

Location

Condo / Residence
1516 W. Thomas St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV119C0206C
Size: 
18
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
12 months old, near perfect condition Men's Black TREK Mountain Bike 4300

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?: 
0 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen was from enclosed garage area in multi-tenant condo building likely because another tenant accidentally left the garage door(s) open.

TREK Skye Ladies

Location

Condo / Residence
1516 W. Thomas St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV008C2079E
Size: 
13
Color: 
Silver/Smoke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
12 months old, near perfect condition Trek Sky Ladies Ladies Frame

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?: 
0 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from enclosed garage in multi-tenant condo building likely because another tenant accidentally left the garage door(s) open.

Cannondale Quick 6

Location

Technological Institute
2145 Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UM16308
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 model, only a month old. City of Evanston registration sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked outside the Tech building at Northwestern University at 6:30pm. The frame and front wheel were locked by cable lock to a bike rack. When I left the building around 8pm, the bike and lock were gone.

VooDoo Aizan 29er Mountain Bike

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
1800 Lawrence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 1:48am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Still trying to find where I wrote the number down
Size: 
I lelieve it is a medium frame
Color: 
Anceint Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was in like new condition for a 2006. My VooDoo Aizan is made of Scandium and was the color (Ancient gold)with a black matte fork. Ritchey Pro Straight handlebars (metal matte finish) with ergo grips, Ritchey black seat post and a Bontrager saddle. It also has Shimano rim brakes. It is a 29er with DT Swiss wheels and hubs. This is a very unusual bike for Chicago, so if there is one brought in for service, there is a high probability that is could be my bike. If you see this bike, please let me know.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The picture above is not the exact bike but other than the disc brakes and suspension fork, mine looks just like this. I rode the bike to the train for work and locked it up on the bike rack. Lock was through both tires and frame, locked to the bike rack. When I arrive back at the train station at 5pm, my bike was gone. I always made a point not to park my bike in the same spot, no did I ride it every day.

Crossroads specialized

Location

in front of a store
Locked to a street sign in front of a store on 3155 Halsted.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, just tuned up. Large seat, and storage area in the rear of the bike.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
It was stolen in broad daylight near a very busy location, Halsted and Belmont in the middle of the day.

Soma Rush

Location

Armitage Produce
3334 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White soma rush frame with leather brooks saddle, leather wrapped nitto drops, silver paul hubs. white tires.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-10 minutes
Incident Description: 
not pictured: leather-wrapped nitto drops and brown leather Brooks saddle

Specialized, Globe Carmel 3 (700c wheels)

Location

in front of Northwestern Memorial Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 2:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P9EA30566
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
blue/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great overall condition, 1 year old, some rust between front handlebars and on the rear cassette, gray grips on handlebars, white and orange tag on front of bike

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?: 
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: 
Locked up my bike before work right in front of the hospital and when I came out it was gone. Guessing the lock was cut and bike was stolen in a busy area during the day.

Surly Steamroller (Brown)

Location

Kenmore and Buena
Kenmore and Buena
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown 58 cm Surly Steamroller. Custom white velocity deep Vs rims laced to black Milwaukee Bicycle Co. hubs. silver sugino 75 cranks. mks platform petals. Nitto bullhorn handlebars wrapped in white leather tape. Black seatpost with a white Selle An-Atomica seat. Bike had all surly decals still (white color decals)

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?: 
The bike was on my back deck. Had not locked it up yet. had been there for a couple hours im guessing.
Incident Description: 
I had my bike on my back deck and forgot to put it in storage before leaving for work this morning. I came home and it was gone. It was last seen at 8am and was gone by 430 pm. Somebody had to walk onto the property, up onto my deck and either walked it out the front gate or out the back gate of the property. The image is an older one of my bike. It had white velocity deep Vs laved to black Milwaukee Bicycle Company hubs now.

Jamis Commuter 2

Location

Southeast Evanston neighborhood
Greenwood St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U83K03043
Size: 
18.5", 700c wheel size
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just bought last March. Good condition. Missing left handlebar end cap. Had small, black, rubber front and back lights at the time it was stolen. Frame is light blue and silver. Seat is tan and black leather- very big and cushy.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For the winter.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in the backyard shed for the winter. When I went to get it out for the summer a week ago I found that the hardware was ripped out of the door and my bike was missing from inside. Nothing else was stolen, even though there were lawn tools and other (much older) bikes inside as well. A neighbor apparently noticed the shed door swinging open sometime in the middle of winter, but it must have blown shut again before I noticed. The date posted in this report is the day I found that my bike was gone.

2005 Trek 1500

Location

Front door of AMC River East 21 movie theater
322 E. Illinois st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White/blue/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek road bike with Village Cycle Center (1337 n wells, chicago) sticker on the frame, and a silver 400 N LaSalle sticker also on the frame.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to see a 1040am movie on 6/4 at the AMC river east 21 theater. The bike racks by the front door of the theater were full (just a few steps to the right of the front door), so I locked my bike to the fence of the flower bed right next to the bike rack. Upon returning to the location after the movie, my bike was gone..the cut krytonite u lock was left behind.

Kabuki Submariner

Location

My friends street
3227 s may
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 6:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
It was For someone around 5'10 to 6'1
Color: 
Stainless Steal and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition slightly muddy has black electrical tape underneath the seat to disguise a cracked frame. Brand new bull horns with black grips and electrical tape also a poorly installed brake.

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?: 
About 3 days
Incident Description: 
I think they some how unlocked my bike or cut the u lock and then took it and disposed of it.

Cannondale Quick Fem 6

Location

home
1713 W Le Moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UM78006
Size: 
SMALL
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. May have a "reside living" sticker on main frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
The cast iron fence was sawed and bent. Clearly the perp could not compromise the newer u-lock with a flat key. Due to the strength of the fence, I would estimate this process probably took around an hour and that they had scouted out the bike previously to bring necessary tools.

Specialized Langster

Location

My Garage, Logan Square
2024 N. California Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 6:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There isn't much that is distinguishing about this bike. It's mostly a stock 2006 Specialized Langster with flip-flop hub, two hand brakes, no fenders, and nice, recently inflated road tires. It is/was in pretty excellent condition.

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?: 
It was not locked, but had been there for 1 week since I last rode.
Incident Description: 
The garage in my building is a "secured" location, but it is my suspicion that the thief walked in behind a car leaving the shared garage. It was there at 11:30am when I left to fill the tires in my wife's bike. When she returned from her journey at around 1:30, mine was gone. I'm so dumb for not locking it. That mistake will never be made by me again.

Blue Schwinn Super Sport

Location

Logan Square
2722 N. Monticello Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 2:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The front fender is off center when viewed from above. Bike isn't in great condition but is rideable. Squeaks when being ridden, also, brakes are really squeaky too.

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?: 
Bike always kept in garage.
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage with my other bike, a Green Schwinn Varsity (also posted on this page.) Bike looks similar to the picture except no light or reflectors. Is blue, not the color of the photo. Bike also has blue handles.

Green Schwinn Varsity

Location

Logan Square
2722 N. Monticello Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 2:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brakes do not work.

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?: 
Bike was in garage overnight.
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open due to garage door malfunction. Bike stolen out of it.

Cannondale Prophet 4

Location

Emily Thies
1016 N. Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
R132819
Size: 
S
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single Left fork dual suspension

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from my locked garage between 5:30-6:45pm. I think they were in the process of stealing my brother's bike from the same garage and someone startled them.