Recent Reports

Trek Touring bike

Location

Pilsen
19th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium/large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left side drop-down shifter, right side bar-end shifter. Strap-type pedals, sans straps, broken off at the end.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
U-lock
Incident Description: 
My beloved old frankenbike was locked to the rack in front of my apartment. It disappeared, and since I hadn't used it for a week I'm not sure about the exact date of theft. Look for the silver Trek with one drop-down and one bar-end shifter at first light on the fifth day!

1984 Cannondale Road Bike

Location

Albany Park-Hibbard School
3244 W Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's bike for heights 5 5" to 6 0"
Color: 
Color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray handlebar grips, the left side unwraveling but held on by a zip tie. U-Lock was locked to te center bar at the time of theft. Overall good condition but slight pain chipping on the frame. Stirrup-style pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Between 0-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I had brought my bike in to the Chicago Public School where I work as a teacher at 8:15 AM. I did not lock the bike to anything because I was late and figured it would be okay where it was (again, INSIDE the school) until I had my lunch break at 11:15. My U-lock was locked around the center bar of the frame. When I came back to check on it and lock it up at 11:20 Am, it was gone.

Giant 2012 Avail

Location

Wrigley Field
Clark and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GG179043
Color: 
Silver with teal details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was fairly good condition. Had back rack with milk crate attached, NPR sticker on back. Blue sticker on top of frame that said "Surf Diva"

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between noon and 5pm

Trek 7200

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has brown leather Bontrager seat and grip shifters

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 was not locked up in garage
Incident Description: 
This bike along with another mountain bike were stolen from garage sometime in the afternoon.

Fuji Finest 2.0 Womens road bike

Date of Theft

Friday, March 29, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47-49cm
Color: 
powder blue with white flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Locking skewer on front wheel, quick release on back wheel. Shimano clip-in pedals.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked basement storage, but not locked to anything in the room (there's nothing for us to lock bikes too). Vagrant who was evicted from the same building a year ago still had a key to these rooms and was living down there. He is in his early 30s, Puerto Rican. He has already tried to bring it other bike shops, I asked at them and they identified my exact bike and this man. NOTE: the picture is from when I first bought it so it doesn't have the shimano clip-in pedals on it at the time the picture was taken.

Globe Sport

Location

CVS
53rd Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
safety lights attached in addition to the ones that came with the bike. Front brakes broken and can't be engaged without rendering the bike unusable.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked through both wheels and to the bike rack. I had a heavy lock so large tools must have been used to take the bike from its location.

Trek 7100 2006

Location

1660 W Olive Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SC75JP036
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Gray/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ding bell on handlebars

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
My garage was broken into and the bike stolen.

Bianchi Pista 2010

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pista is in good condition. The handlebars have brown handlebar wrap that hangs loosely.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside of Tilly's Vintage located on Lincoln and Berteau.

2012 Cannondale Women's Quick 5

Location

Division and Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
QM61722
Size: 
Women's medium
Color: 
White with navy accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Medium; white with navy accents; kick stand; black fenders; black bell; front and rear lights.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was U-locked to itself inside my apartment building's stairwell, next to a handful of other bikes. It was last seen on Friday, April 5th, and it was discovered missing on Monday, April 8th. Someone must have gotten access to my apartment building, as the bike was inside a locked door.

Schwinn Sprint

Location

Lincoln Park
Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Light Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tie-dye duct taped seat (half worn), padding removed from handlebars (all metal), concrete splatter from recent paving, bell 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?: 
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 months

2012 Crossroads Sport

Date of Theft

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606007772F
Size: 
small
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, very good shape, little bit of tearing on rubber on handles, light on front and back, collapsible baskets on back sides,

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in front of Clark and Deming with a cable and krypto lock. someone sawed through the fence and took bike and lock with them

Raleigh Venthre 4.0

Location

Home
1415 W Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
red/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little rust on the handle bar, Overall good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was u locked through the wheel to my back porch.

VILANO EDGE

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
FRAME: TAN/CREAM, RIMS: ORANGE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle condition: NEW Frame: (TAN/CREAM) Crankset: Tec9 Forged Alloy w/ 46T Chainring (WHITE) Hubs: Hi-Flange Flip Flop Rims: 43mm Deep-V Double walled w/ CNC mahcined Sides - (ORANGE) Tires: 700c x 25c (Black) Brakes: Promax Front & Rear - Silver Handlebar: Bullhorn (WHITE TAPE) Seatpost: Alloy - Silver Stem: Alloy - White

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
8-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked up to metal railing that follows the front steps of the apartment, the metal railing and bars were cut/sawed through, maybe saw/cut marks on the frame. At this time, I strongly believe my U-lock and chain were locked through the frame as well and could not be taken off easily.

Gary Fisher Simple City 3

Location

Miskas Bar
Belmont & Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Turquoise with cream colored fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Turquoise colored with tan handlebars and seat. Fenders are cream colored. Bike had large silver baket approximately 15x17 inches (holdes 15 lb dog) attached to the front as well as a copper color cup holder.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike up last night around 10pm. It was in a well lit area, I have previously locked my bike in this same spot for weeks at a time. When I woke up this morning to ride it to work it was gone. The lock was cut and laying on the ground.

Cannondale CAAD X 105

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
RM16732
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition, less than 100 miles on the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was u-bolted to the bike rack outside the St. Joseph hospital in East Lakeview

Vintage Trek road bike

Location

residence
2659 west iowa
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
not sure
Color: 
teal (blueish green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old school Trek road bike with white handlebar tape. It has a black seat cushion cover. It also has a Team in Training tag hanging from the back of the seat.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage but not locked. Garage door was accidently left open overnight. Noticed bike was missing in the morning. The photo attached is not the greatest but its the only one I have.

Giant Cypress Women's

Location

Corner of Kinzie and Clark
356 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C42DG450
Size: 
Women's Extra Small
Color: 
Blue with white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was a 2012, so newer model and in good condition. Had a small gold bell on the left handle bar and lights on the front and also under the seat. Kickstand on the left side of bike. Water bottle cage attached using a zip tie. Most distinguishing factor would be the scratches on the headset and cross bar of the bike from where my lock rubbed when not in use as there was no lock holster. Very worn out and scratched in this area. Rear derailer was replaced earlier this winter - not the original Giant part. As a result, rear dropout was slightly bent/had some wear.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on the southwest corner of Clark & Kinzie - on the Kinzie side in front of the ATT & Store. Was left, locked at 9:30 am and when I returned at 12:00 pm, bike was gone. Well lit-high traffic area.

Trek 3700 Mountain Bike (2007 or 2008)

Location

405 N. Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21" I think
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
back tire has some replacement spokes

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 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?: 
Thick 5' Kryptonite cable with MasterLock key padlock
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike and bike helmet at 9am outside of 405 N. Wabash on the street, came back at 10am and everything was gone. No eyewitnesses were around.

2008 Schwinn Madison

Location

Apartment - Ukranian Village Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is the only original item from the Schwinn Madison, and it is powder coated matte black. Everything else was chosen and put on the bicycle by myself. The frame does have several dents in it, and also a square piece of metal welded to the underside of the bottom bracket. NO OTHER bike will have this weld there. It was a fix after having to drill a hole to remove a stuck seatpost. Currently has RED tires (Michelin Pro4), NO fenders, and NO water bottle holder.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight inside apartment
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my house and stole many items including two bikes.

2010 Gary Fischer Simple City 3

Location

Garage, next to the (closed) 13th district police department
Wood St. / Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens Bike
Color: 
Tiffany Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost Mint Condition. Sticker from purchase from Village Cycle Center in Old Town in Chicago.

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?: 
1-year
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside my closed garage, next to the Wood St. police station (now closed), corner of Augusta/Wood. Left for Easter with the family at 11:30am, returned at 7:30pm. Garage door still closed as when I left, but the bike was gone.