Recent Reports

Schwinn Sport

Location

Apartment Coach House
518 N May
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with white and salmon color stripes on the body & seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. Its distinguishing features are the seat, which has a pinkish stripe matching hte body, and white break tubes, which contrast with the black frame. The bike also had wheel locks, and a back rack for a pennier.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in the interior courtyard of my apartment complex near May St and Grand Ave. It was locked to a metal fence, which was cut and bent to free the bike and lock. It looks like the fence was cut with bolt cutters - there is a ridge in the center of the cut, and then kicked out to bend it. All of this must have been done very quietly, as I was up working late only 10-15 ft from the place it was locked.

Specialized Globe Daily 02

Location

633 N St Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606041680F
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a dark blue city bike with swept handlebars and fenders. The bike was in good condition. It had Brooks leather handgrips and a Brooks leather saddle. There was a picture of a girl taped to the top tube.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
When I came out to retrieve my bike, it was gone from the rack. There was no sign of it nor the Abus U lock.

Raleigh 3.0

Location

Palatine train station
137 W Wood St.
Palatine , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS020411901
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown padded seat, black front and rear fenders, rear rack, rear tire has a broken spoke and rubs against brake shoe when it spins

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to bike rack at Palatine train station at 7:30am on morning of 10/17. Upon return at 6:00pm, found lock cable cut and bike missing. Other bikes were in the lot and some others with same quality of lock.

Schwinn Voyager 21

Location

4239 W ADDISON ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11F01511
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A 2011 in good shape. Comfort bike by Schwinn with red/black/white checkerboard markings on grips and 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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Broke into side door, opened garage door and took bikes. Grainy video footage available showed 2-3 men riding bikes out of the garage down the alley towards Addison Street. Four bikes in total were stolen in this garage theft. Besides the Schwinn, the bikes taken were: +Gary Fisher, Small, Dark Blue, Mountain Bike, 14 years old +Trek, hybrid, medium, dark blue, 10 years old +Trek, Hybrid, Dark green, large, Planet Bike front and rear fenders, rear bike rack, 15 years old

Schwinn Cutter

Location

Apartment Building
1231 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC12J01747
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame with blue decals in the top tube. A bottle holder and some scratches on the down tube. Blue front wheel and tire and white deep V rear wheel with blue decs and a black tire.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The street sign pole that it was locked to was ripped out of the ground. Bike was taken with U-lock on frame and cable through both wheels.

2012 Trek 7.2 Fitness Hybrid (navy)

Location

2712 N. Lehmann Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU188C0343H
Size: 
Large / 20
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good; scratches on lower neck where bike was locked to back tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Been out of town since 9/27, so unsure of exact date of theft

Iron Horse Amigo

Location

Logan Square Blue Line stop, south east entrance
3308 W Schubert Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
adult
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1990s white tandem bike. Words 'Iron Horse' and 'Amigo' on the sides. Black cushiony seats, kickstand, fat tires.

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 days
Incident Description: 
The thief probably cut the cable or maybe figured out the combination. It could have been stolen at any time of the day from Friday-Sunday October 11-13.

Kona Hoo-Ha

Location

Apartment building
1721 W. Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Dimensions stem raiser for raising handlebars. 700c Dimension front quick release wheel in black (back wheel is silver). Panaracer tires. Black handlebar covers have been cut off. Has Black, Red, and White writing. Shimano Nexave breaks. Salle Italia saddle with tear on it. Cage for water bottle. Has strap for light on handlebars. Black rack attached to seat post. Only one reflector near seat post. Duct tap on one of the cage straps. Orange and black kryptonite U lock evolution series - was attached to rack.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
My bike along with my girlfriend's bike and another person's bike were in the vestibule near the staircase leading up to her apartment. The locked door to her building has a buzzer for entry and the buzzer malfunctioned and was continuously buzzing (which we did not notice). The person who took my bike was able to enter the building due to the malfunction on the door's lock. One week since the original post: "On a walk with my dog, I found my bike lock. It was neatly placed on a column outside of a building located in the 4800 block of north Paulina. I took my keys out and tried the lock, and sure enough it was my lock.

Virtue Regent

Location

armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black w/ Tan handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some cuts and scrapes, especially on the downtube. Large front drum brake and silver hub in rear wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Opportunistic, eagle-eyed thief spotted my less than stellar lock. Cut and ran.

sixthreezero Mammoth

Location

Logan Residence
3036 W Logan Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Bright orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Other than the fact that it is a bright Orange beach cruiser, it has two fenders and a broken left pedal.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I forgot to lock it up, and someone jumped the fence in the back of my building and stole the bike.

Trek 1.2

Location

Home
1736 N. Bissell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black, White, Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Used for one season. Small paint scuff on frame, pedals show some damage from a fall.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen at 12pm on 12/14. As I was going to get my bike to go to work I found it missing at 2pm on 12/14 from the gated side walkway at my apt building.

maverick

Location

s lasalle and van buren
440 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
burnt orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Burnt orange with black rims

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
around 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the corner of lasalle and van buren an At about 745 pm. I returned at 840 to find just my lock, still attached to my front wheel.

Raleigh Capri 2.0

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U10K20278
Size: 
Frame size - 49cm/Small
Color: 
White with pink writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect, like-new condition; The bike has lime green handle bar wrap.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 or 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at Lincoln Park Zoo for the afternoon. I locked it to a bike rack right at the entrance of the zoo. We were only there for about 2.5 or 3 hours. When we came back to get our bikes, my lock had been cut and left on the ground and my bike was gone. All of my roommates bikes were still there.

Specialized Hardrock

Location

APT
3417 N Janssen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mountain

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 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the back entrance of my apartment.

Surly Cross-Check 2013

Location

My apartment
4401 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M13031490
Size: 
small
Color: 
chartreuse, bright green with cobalt basket on back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purchased June 12 2013 cross check decals are there but heavily chipped off due to locking the bike. back rack with a zip tied bright blue basket. medium grey handle bar tape. This is my only bike and means of transportation- stolen from my apartment's LOCKED courtyard. California and Montrose (across from Horner Park)

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 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?: 
my apartment's LOCKED courtyard where it was LOCKED with a "U" lock to the bike rack. It was last scene locked up at 4pm 10-13-13 and this morning at 8am was not there.
Incident Description: 
came home, locked my bike. Left to get my bike to ride to work- it was gone.

Trek 3700

Location

910 S. Wabash
5754 Fall Creek Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black w/ Grey Accented Numbers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used - no scratches, Basic Kevlar combo lock was stolen as well, 1 Bell Headlight, 1 Bell Rearlight

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 hours
Incident Description: 
While I was in class (3pm-6pm) my bike was stolen. The lock and all. This occurred at around the addresses 916 and 910 S. Wabash. I'm guessing they smashed the combo lock and just took everything with them.

Kestrel RT1000

Location

Richmond
Rt. 12 near Hill rd.
Richmond , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KS182AK0080J
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
less than 1 year old, carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra components, FSA crank, Specialized Avatar saddle, Vuelta wheels, Continental 4000s tires, Shimano Ultegra spd-sl pedals, Tacx bottle cages

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a guard rail along Route 12 in Richmond IL for 5-7 minutes.

Schwinn Loop 7-Speed Folding Bike

Location

Irving Part Brown Line
1812 West Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 yrs old bike, some scratches here and there but fairly new bike. Recently had to change the back tire to slimmer one. So front tire and back tire are different. Light holders are installed for both front and back lights.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike and helmet at the location around 9:30am on Oct 14, 2013. When I came back around 3:30pm, nothing was left.

vanmoof no.3

Location

home
1837 W Fulton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M10D005120
Size: 
adult
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New looking with a dent in the front fender.

Lock Information

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

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
After watching "Resolution" last night, I put in earplugs and went to bed in my coach house apartment. I thought I heard the garage door open, but I had just watched a scary film and thought I was being paranoid. I woke up this morning to find the door open and my bike missing. The bike has a lock built in to the back wheel so only god knows how they are using the bike. The only difference between my bike and the picture is an installed silver "ecorack" over the back tire with an orange bungee chord wrapped around it.

Giant Via 2 W (2009 model)

Location

Parkes Hall, Northwestern University
1870 Sheridan Road
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
B-013262
Size: 
14-18 inch commuter/cruiser
Color: 
Black with white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 5 years old, in great condition with regular wear and tear. Seat is slightly torn but visibly sealed together with latex sealant. Frame above the chain wheel is dented downwards. Front basket fixture added, visibly newer than rest of bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of Parkes Hall on Sheridan Road in Northwestern University, with a row of other bikes. The lock was found unharmed, still locked to the bike rack.