Recent Reports

2006 Gary Fisher Kaitai

Location

public garage
E. Chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 10:11am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
registered with CPD
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. distinguishing feature was that the vertical bar on the frame was deeply scratched and repainted. it is obviously a cover of scratches.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
I had the bike locked up in my garage (it is a public garage) and it was stolen. there are other bikes in this garage, so it was obviously specific to my bike. they must have been watching it. but since it was securely locked in the garage, they obviously came some time with equipment and such to defeat the lock. they must have taken their time to do it. i don't have any other details.

2006 Trek 1500 blue road bike

Location

AMC Loews, on Ohio between Michigan and Rush
600 N Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5095770
Size: 
56 cm with 26 in wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame, wheels and components were all good quality, with a few minor scrapes to the frame. The front brake lever (on the left) works fine, but was significantly scratched, with the end-cap at the top broken off. From ware and scrapes, there is electrical tape supplementing the bar tape in both drops and across the left top part of the bars. The seat is/was a Fizik Arione, and most components are mostly Shimano 105. The pedals are SpeedPlay Zero Stainless Steel, really small and meant to be clipped in; without the right cleats, it's difficult to ride. Both front and rear wheels were Bontrager Select, with Continental's Gatorskin tires. The back tire had more ware and was really smooth. The cyclo-computer mount on the handlebar had a latch at the bottom break off. It had been about 2 or 3 weeks without washing it, so it could still be pretty dirty (with road salt and some mud mostly around the back of the frame.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 3 hours. The bike was stolen between 3pm and 5pm, Thursday, Dec 13, 2007
Incident Description: 
I went to see a movie with some friends, on a bright and busy Thursday afternoon downtown, locked it up to a bike rack at 2:45. Got out at 5:30 and it was gone. Security guards and their cameras were no help.

Kona Kula

Location

Apartment
2107 W. Schiller St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright gold frame with gold Rock Shox fork.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months off and on
Incident Description: 
This bike along with one other (black Bianchi mountain bike) was stolen off our back deck. Access to the deck is secured by two locking doors at either end of courtyard.

Diamond Back mountain bike

Location

Lincoln Park
1503 W Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey Diamond Back mountain bike. Has seat adjuster. Clip on tailight blinker. Missing the headlight but has the black clip on for the headlight to go on.

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?: 
I put it outside for not even 2 minutes to go get the lock inside my apt and the bike was stolen. Right in front of the house.
Incident Description: 
7am. I went to go stop at my apt to get the bike lock, I come back out and the bike is gone. So someone either was walking, sitting in their car, or someone who lives in the area saw me do it. The bike specifically is missing a headlight but has the clip on and the tailight is still on it. A brand new Bell tail light. The bike is a diamond back, handle bars in the middle are kind of rusty. If you see it or find it please call me!

Klein Quantum

Location

4400 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 6:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 CM
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
American made aluminum frame, balc bar tape, Shimano 105 group, cheapy clipless pedals, pearl stem, black saddle

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in storage area in basement / back stairwell of building. Door to the alley was left unlocked by a neighbor sometime during the night. I discovered it missing when i was leaving for work 11/30

cannondale fs 2000 blue with head shock

Location

buck town
2227 w. mclean
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 8:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
med
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
supper clean, slasa large chain ring headshock shimmon dx compents

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was in my back yard for about 10 mins
Incident Description: 
wife was cleaning the back room and some one took it

Gary Fisher Big Sur XL Green

Location

Bucktown
1600 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 8:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Green and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Gary Fisher Big Sur with two watter bottle holders, a cat eye mounting, and a Judy from suspension.

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?: 
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?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while I was home over Thanksgiving from my 2nd story deck.

TREK 7200

Location

Wicker Park
1316 N. Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK3A05184
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition Trek all black women's bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For 3 months.
Incident Description: 
Trek all black women's bike stolen from my back porch! Locked w/ Kryptonite cable lock going from the frame of the bike through the front tire and then the u-lock was locked to the wooden porch rail. Porch rail was broken and removed and cable lock cut. The thief left some of the cable lock behind. Link to external link: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/7000_series/7200/

MOUNTAIN CYCLE, MOHO

Location

1946 addison st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
blue/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
• 17"/M Frame “BLUE” • Rock Shox "Judy" cartridge front forks “RED” • Magura Race Line hydraulic brakes “BRIGHT GREEN” • Answer Alumilite2 handle bar • Mavic rims Bontrager seat and seat post very rear make and model

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
bike was well locked to a wooden railing of my apartment, behind a locked security gate. the thief busted the railing. and got away with my bike, cable,and lock. the incident a cured in a two hour window period in the day light.

2007 Specialized HRXC

Location

Bridgeport
33rd and S. Wallace Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
do-not-have
Size: 
19" frame
Color: 
Black / Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, ill oiled chain, however did not squeek. No scratches, completely minimal frame with no special components, black frame, gray lettering, kind of cruiser bike, kind of mountain bike.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike's lock had been broken for the past couple of days, and I couldn't get it locked.
Incident Description: 
Just lost last night. Not a clue who had taken it.

Trek 3700

Location

701 SOUTH WELLS STREET #1207
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV145C0681
Size: 
19.5 MEDIUM FRAME
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GREAT CONDITION, 2007 MODEL, PURCHASED IN AUGUST. I PLACED A SMALL STICKER BELOW THE SEAT INDICATING THAT IT'S REGISTERED FOR THE BIKE ROOM IN MY BUILDING. IT ALSO HAS A SMALL TIRE PUMP AFIXED TO THE CENTER FRAME THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DUE TO HOW IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BIKE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.

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?: 
2 DAYS
Incident Description: 
LEFT BIKE LOCKED TO BIKE RACK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE MERCHANDISE MART ON EVENING OF OCT.30, 2007. THE BIKE AND LOCK WERE MISSING WHEN I RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER.

Raleigh Capri New Black 1985 Men's 25" Large Frame

Location

Loyola "L" candy store
6500 N. Loyola (at Sheridan)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Will fill in later
Size: 
27" Tires, 25" Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (4 days) with spring seat, cat-eye mirror, cup holder, combination cable lock (combination 85005- hope you find it and steal it back)

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three minutes 20 seconds
Incident Description: 
I went into the Loyola "L" candy store, placing my bike behind their propped-open door, where I could see it from the cash register. I turned around to indicate an item on the shelf. When I turned back, the bike was gone. I had just bought it, 4 days earlier. I was mad. I ran out, and saw the thief (small boy, had trouble pedaling, standing on the pedals, frantically trying to get away) halfway down Sheridan to Devon on my bike. I ran into the street (Sheridan, at rush hour) and tried to wave ANYONE down. They all thought I was a maniac. I WAS MAD!! When I finally got a cab, the driver couldn't/wouldn't help me to track down the thief. I don't know which way the kid went after he hit Devon, so it could have been someone from the area by 6500 Bosworth, where another bike had been stolen (I read the reports.) I will forever always be cruising the area, looking for my bike, and I pity the fool I find with anything even RESEMBLING my bike. I got another new one, and have set several traps at the same location, with the cooperation of the storeowner. I WILL FIND YOU!! AND I WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW MUCH BLOOD IS IN THE HUMAN BODY. AND HOW MUCH PAIN THAT BODY CAN EXPERIENCE. AND I WILL NOT REST UNTIL I FIND YOU! (Pictures will be available on request.)

Vista Cavalier, 1970s

Location

53rd and Dorchester in Hyde Park
Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 3:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The price, "$60," is written in the middle of the front handlebars. The back fender is unattached at the bottom, so it rattles incessantly. That's why I thought no one would want it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in my apartment having lunch, and my Vista Cavalier was locked to a telephone pole out front. I came out and it was gone. It's worth nothing--well, that is to say, I paid $60 for it, as is plainly visible because the price is written in marker on the handlebars, but it's gone through a cross-country move and is now DEFINITELY worth nothing.

late 1980's Peugeot fixed gear conversion

Location

Home
2845 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black frame, white lettering, red/orange/yellow stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 80’s Peugeot fixed gear conversion Black frame, white lettering, and red/orange/yellow stripes Chrome fork Continental Gator Skin Tires Deep V rear wheel Straight handlebars with yellow Oury grips Single front brake (lever mounted on right side) Orange Timbuk2 seat pack

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike inside a locked/gated parking area (alongside an alley) and went inside for 10 minutes to load up my bag. I came out to discover my bike had been stolen. Thief had to had to jump a locked 6'6" fence, toss bike back over fence and climb out. This occurred during a 10 minute window from 3:30 to 3:40 on Sunday afternoon.

Gary Fisher Tarpon

Location

Basement/bike and storage room
1816 W. Chase Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 26, 2007 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C54AM144
Size: 
14" compact
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well-used. Scratch marks along frame. Leather seat with some small rips on it.

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?: 
A couple days.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in our condominium building along with 10 other bikes that were not disturbed. The thief would have had to get through a locked gate and a locked front door to get in. Foolishly, I thought it was secure enough that I didn't need to lock the bike itself up as well. I got it a little early as a birthday gift -- and it was already stolen before my birthday.

Schwinn, homemade

Location

Home
2116 East Main Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
GHO28521
Size: 
Fits someone 5'7"
Color: 
Metallic Medium Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used, distinguishing features include a red chainring and chrome fork. Fixed gear single speed, white handlebar tape on drop handlebars. Steel frame from the 80s. No logos visible except red front badge. Red front brake cable. Madison Bike Registration under the bottom bracket, no. E22300.

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?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Bicycle along with several others sitting on residential front porch, no bicycles locked. My bicycle alone was stolen between the hours of 6am and 10am.

Trek 820

Location

Ukrainian Village
1064 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5''
Color: 
Blue w/ Silver trim. Yellow and black reflector on fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Mountain bike is 4 years old and has usual wear and tear. It was stolen without a seat on it. It has "Comfort" road tires on it. It also has a black dice as an air cap on the front tire.

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?: 
3 weeks.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke my wooden fence and took the bike. There might still be a Kryptonite U-Lock still on the frame.

Next, Power X

Location

Regenstein Library
S 57th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
LWGG020562
Size: 
26 Inch Wheels
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, registered with police and University of Chicago. Registration stickers visible behind handlebar.

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?: 
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?: 
60 Minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in a very busy area, among 50+ parked bikes, it is likely that people either noticed and ignored the theft, or that the theft occurred very fast.

Trek 7300 FX

Location

4742 N Troy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C85AN782
Size: 
Mens 20"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excelent condition with headlight and tail light

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?: 
Bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
While working around the house someone opened a closed gate walked into my fenced yard, went into the basement storage area, removed the bike and rode off.

1997 Trek 720

Location

In front of Gaymart locked to city installed bicycle rack
3453 N. Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
T2IB04239
Size: 
23" Mens
Color: 
Purple/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition black/purple 1997 Trek.

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?: 
3-5pm on Sunday afternoon
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to city installed bike rack on busy commercial strip of Halsted St. on beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Came back 2 hrs later and it was gone.