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I am not sure, I believe it was a Schwinn. I got it in 2012 from Rudy's Cycle and Fitness. It was purple and black, I believe a women's frame.

Location

lincoln park
webster and seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium, female
Color: 
purple and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is maybe five years old, but only used during the summers. The chain is slightly rusted because I left it out in the snow last year. It has 8 gears on 3 levels.

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 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?: 
3 days (one weekend)
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike there on Thursday night, but saw the bike was still there on Friday morning. When I returned this Tuesday morning, the bike was no longer there. The lock was cut and left at the scene. The bike was on the southeast corner of webster and seminary, attached to a street sign.

TREK LEXA S C

Location

Pritzker Pavilion
55 N Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU307H5603H
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright lime green water bottle holder, kickstand, and back rack at time of theft.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A Few Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in front of Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium park. U lock was locked to front wheel but not frame. Cable was attached to frame and U lock. Cable was cut, Frame was taken, and wheel was attached to another bike, presumably the thief's bike.

Miyata

Location

Ravenswood
4430 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good quality, brand-new tires. Right pedal has a metal hook that fits over your foot. Some chunks taken out of foam on curved part of handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Neighbor left the storage room door open. Bike stolen sometime overnight. Storage room behind locking gate.

Trek mountain bike

Location

1727 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black Trek mountain bike with grey lettering.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was suspended from two hooks mounted in the rafters of my private garage.

Trek

Location

Chicago Pizza
1919 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Cyclocross bike. Red bar tape. 32 wheels. Rolf Vector wheels.

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?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
I left my like unlocked briefly to buy a slice or pizza. The person at the counter witnessed the incident - it was perpetrated by a person who hangs out there often.

6KU -Barcelona

Location

Jefferson Park
5400 W. Giddings
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Dark Grey with Orange rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new graduation gift-

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 in the garage unlocked
Incident Description: 
Brand new bike. Graduation gift stolen same night. It was in our garage. Someone jumped the rear side gate and accessed our garage door. They stole a total of 5 bikes. 3 adult & 2 child bikes

Fuji Supreme-

Location

Jefferson Park
5400 W. Giddings
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Silver/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Classic 1985 Fuji- 27" Mavic Rims| White Drop down bars| MTB pro black saddle| Daji Seatpot| Koolstop red/orange brake pads| New Panaracer tires with sidewalls

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 in the garage unlocked
Incident Description: 
Last night after midnight. Someone jumped our rear side gate and accessed our garage. They took 3 adult bikes and 2 child bikes. I"ve had this bike since 1985. It's a unique bike. I can't put a value on it. Please contact if you have any information.

Men's Raleigh Revenio Carbon 2 2014 model.

Location

5200 N lakeshore Drive
Foster ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
32"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, handle bar wrapping raggedy.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from Foster beach in front of the beach cafe.

Schwinn Solara

Location

E Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"/700c
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in mint condition, just bought a month ago. Drop handle bars. Seat is black on top and white on the sides. Has "Schwinn" written across the main diagonal frame

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike right outside Langham Hotel on East Kinzie St around 3:30 pm on 6/18/16. I arrived back at 7:30 pm and the bike and lock was gone.

2014 Jamis Beatnik

Location

Next to Merchandise Mart
350 N Orleans St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 17, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Stock. Has a resident parking sticker for Aqua Skyscraper Bicycle Room (Sticker # 520) on the lower arm.

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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my office next to the Merchandise Mart at 6PM on Friday June 17th. My bike was locked via a cable lock through the front wheel and frame to the bike racks on N Orleans street next to the Merchandise Mart. When I arrived, my bike was missing with no evidence left at the scene. I immediately spoke to the security team at the Merchandise Mart and was able to find video footage on their cameras of me arriving to work in the morning, parking the bike, then at 5:31PM a man rides a bicycle heading south and stops next to my bike. He locked his bike up, then pulled cutters out of a white cloth bag, cut my lock, jumped on my bike and continued riding south on N. Orleans street before heading out of site over the bridge. He was wearing a white bike helmet, black tshirt, dark pants, tennis shoes, and was not very coordinated, as he was wobbling all over the place as he rode away. The thief left his bicycle at the scene, locked up. I stayed around for a few hours but he never returned to retrieve it yet. I figured he will come back for it since he locked it up. I was able to snap some photos of him form the security footage, though they are not clear enough to see a face.

Schwinn Breeze

Location

6814 n Lakewood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed up vintage blue cruiser with coaster breaks. Has a slight scuff in rear fender / bumper and a reflector on the back. Handlebars are a little stiff. New fires were just put 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?: 
The building does not provide an area for us to lock our bikes

Schwinn Paramount Series 5

Location

200 S. Wacker John Hancock office building
200 South Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 4 year old road back. Scuff mark on seat and handlebar. Pedal Dab converters inserted in pedals at time of incident.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack at my office building, 200 S. Wacker. Cable lock through both wheels and frame locked to bike rack. Checked on bike at lunch and it was fine. Came out of office at 5:15 pm and it was gone. Must have cut cable. Bike rack is under video surveillance.

Raleigh

Location

Merchandise mart
SE corner of wells and kinsie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green/turquoise and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is older but in pretty good shape. Has a new seat and handle bar pads. Starting to rust but minimal.

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?: 
Less than 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of the merchandise mart.

Schwinn

Location

4437 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two-and-a-half years old with some dirty and distressing on the frame. The right brake is a lot tighter than the left, and the highest gear (7) doesn't work very well. Also, the most distinguishing feature would be that it has two U-bolt locks locked around the front, right below the 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes, and it actually wasn't locked, which is my own dumb vault.
Incident Description: 
I pulled up to the back of my garage to put my bike inside, then realized I didn't have the garage-door opener on me. So I went aside, pet my dog for a bit, and when I went out to get the bike, it was gone.

Women's Red Mountain Bike

Location

Apartment
1054 N. Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of house, and is not missing with the chain and lock

Schwinn Varsity

Location

California Blue line
2211 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LJ539354
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used Schwinn Varisty with pink frame and pink grip tape

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from California / Milwaukee Blue line stop

Trek 7.2X

Location

Glenview Train Station
1116 Depot St
Glenview , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU033C4035L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new black hybrid bike. Blue bottle holder. Yellow lock.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked at Glenview Train Station
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on the bike rack at Glenview train station and when I got back the entire bike was gone. Nothing left at all.

Giant Talon 4

Location

Epstein Global
600 w. Fulton st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C7AC9689
Size: 
M
Color: 
Navy Blue w/ Orange stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new just got it a couple a days before the theft. 27.5 in wheels. Seat was shortened.

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?: 
All day. Must of been stolen between 1pm and 5pm

Origin8 Del-Pasado fixed gear

Location

Lincoln Square Brown line CTA station
Damen and Eastwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm frame (mid-sized)
Color: 
Black with lime green front wheel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
General overview: Black frame, black handlebars, chrome pedals, front tire inner rim was lime green (lime green hand painted and at closer look, small streaks from painting onto the rim accidentally). Seat is older than the rest of the bike, and slightly torn on the back right side. Specifics: The frame was a 53cm from around 2010. It had a 1 1/8" thread less Bareknuckle lugged fork rattle canned gloss black. Headset was loose ball. The stem and bars were new off of another bike I had. Straight bar cut down. Tektro MTN brake lever and Tektro front black side pull brake. Front wheel was a lime colored deep dish no name wheel with an Alex rim laced to a flip flop hub in the rear. Tires were Continentals but I cannot remember which ones. Maybe one an Ultra. The cranks were BigShot I think and the hearing was around 70-72" or so. I think the front ring was also an Origin8. Seat post was a standard low end single straight post and the saddle was a cut out but I cannot remember what the specific saddle was.

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?: 
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 1.5 - 2hrs
Incident Description: 
I had left the bike on the front of the Damen (route 50) bus, going southbound, on June 11. It was last seen at Damen and Eastwood at about 9:05pm. I called the CTA and I was told the bike would be at the North Park Garage at the end of the route. However, the bike was not at the garage later that evening or the following Sunday. I loved that bike. I would greatly appreciate any good samaritan who can help return my bike or provide information.

Cannondale Quick

Location

In front of house
2128 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handle cap on the right of the handlebars is missing

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?: 
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?: 
One night