Recent Reports

SE Draft

Location

UIC Student Recreation Facility
837 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF8B27160G7B41-0
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Slate blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed, size sticker is a mug of beer, the front and rear wheels have different spoke configurations, stirrup pedals, straight handlebars, front and rear brakes, a little dirt but otherwise in good condition

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up around noon at the UIC Rec Center on East Campus. When I left the gym around 1 it was gone. The manager at the gym checked his security tapes and saw a man sitting outside the gym when I arrived. This man waited until I had been in the gym for five minutes (or so) and then cut the lock and rode south on Halsted on my bike.

Cignal Zanzibar

Location

2900 Woodard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TG 002221
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange frame. Orange stem. Black rear rack.

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 day
Incident Description: 
The garage door was left open. The bicycle was gone when the door was discovered up. Nothing else in the garage was touched.

Motobecane 2010 Track

Location

belmont and leavitt
belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 12, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
white, no decals.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MY BIKE WAS STOLEN ON MONDAY, 12.12.11 - STARBUCKS AT BELMONT LEAVITT - BETWEEN NOON AND 1PM..... BIKE DESCRIPTION: WHITE MOTOBECANE FRAME, FIXED GEAR, REAR WHEEL IS BLACK RIM AND DEEP V, FRONT WHEEL IS A REGULAR RIM. REAR BREAKS ONLY. CUSTOM CHOPPED RISER CHROME HANDLEBARS WITH BLACK GRIPS. REAR RIM STILL HAS STICKERS ON IT. REAR TIRE IS A VITTORIA TIRE. IT HAS A VELO SADDLE. IF YOU SEE THIS BIKE OR HEAR ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT ME [MIKE] AT 773...574...1562 OR YOU CAN REACH ME AT 847...454...6107 THANK YOU.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
MY BIKE WAS STOLEN ON MONDAY, 12.12.11 - STARBUCKS AT BELMONT LEAVITT - BETWEEN NOON AND 1PM..... BIKE DESCRIPTION: WHITE MOTOBECANE FRAME, FIXED GEAR, REAR WHEEL IS BLACK RIM AND DEEP V, FRONT WHEEL IS A REGULAR RIM. REAR BREAKS ONLY. CUSTOM CHOPPED RISER CHROME HANDLEBARS WITH BLACK GRIPS. REAR RIM STILL HAS STICKERS ON IT. REAR TIRE IS A VITTORIA TIRE. IT HAS A VELO SADDLE. IF YOU SEE THIS BIKE OR HEAR ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT ME [MIKE] AT 773...574...1562 OR YOU CAN REACH ME AT 847...454...6107 THANK YOU.

Trek 7.7 FX

Location

Garage
1048 N. Paulina St. #1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a velcro pouch on the frame, near neck. Headlight on handlebars. Taillight under seat. Stickers from local bike shops on frame. Just installed a black fender on the front wheel. Not on the rear. Installed Schwinn Universal Composite Pedal with Adaptor. So the pedals stick out a little wider than normal. Rear rack on bike also. On the rear chainstay, there is some evidence of when I had a trailer attached to it and red duct tape on it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in the garage. Both teh main garage door and entrance was locked. The garage door was opened and bike was stolen
Incident Description: 
I came home the night of December 6 about 9:45pm and closed up everything. Then morning of December 7 at 7:30am, I opened the door and noticed the big garage door was open and my bike missing.

2011 Jamis Beatnik

Location

Uptown, Chicago
West Leland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U93U34258
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Sugar Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. My Jamis has aftermarket drop-down handlebars with black tape, after market brakes, a black seat with a small trip of gel in the middle, and black gatorskin tires. The back tire is flat, the tube leaks air at the valve stem. The tube needs to be replaced.

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?: 
The bike was in my garage and has been for several weeks. The garage was either left open or forcibly opened.
Incident Description: 
Walked downstairs to investigate why my apartment was so cold. Opened the door to our garage to find it open, and my bike gone. The photo is a bit outdated as some modifications have been made since. The seat and tires have been replaced.

Trek 1.5 C 2010

Location

Home
3107 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTVo38C0715E
Size: 
56 frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, white handle bar tape worn and dirty.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one month
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to stairwell in the back entrance of building. Security camera was able to spot the theft walk into building and stay for 35 minutes, leave and come back 20 minutes later to take a second bike in the building. The camera image was unable to pick up anything distinguishable about the theft. The back door has since been provided with a dead bolt lock.

Jamis Allegro 2

Location

Logan Square
2730 N. Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 8:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U96K32977
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, red pedals, yellow scuff marks on top of frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging up in my garage. I came home one day and it was gone. Nothing else appeared to be stolen from the garage.

1999 GT Ricochet Mountain Bike - Men's

Location

In front of Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S8JA01394
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Dark Grey with blue and red script
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1999 GT Ricochet model in really good condition. I replaced the knob tires with hybrid tires, changed the seat and neck stem. I used the bike in the 2011 Chicago Triathlon and it still had the black and white bib number sticker on it (#4882).

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?: 
4 hours (between 9am and 1pm)
Incident Description: 
I'm an employee at Fleet Feet Chicago and I locked my bike in front of the store on the bike rack. It was there on a Saturday morning on Wells St. and when I went on a lunch break, I noticed it missing. Broad daylight, busy street and the bike had been locked with a Kryptonite combination cable lock through the frame and tire.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Fleet Feet - Pipers Alley
1620 N Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Bianchi San Jose (56) -- good condition WTB "Dirt Drop" handlebars (very wide, very flared drops - almost mustache bars) Light Orange bar tape WTB All-Terrainasaurus Tires Wellgo flip-flop pedals (one side flats, one side SPD clips) Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders (with Obama 2008 sticker on rear fender) Gold "Cyclocross: Do it in the mud" headset cap Surly Tugnut chain tensioner One interrupter/top-bar brake lever (on left) 2 x Tektro CR720 long-reach cantilever brakes **brakes are reversed: right-front / left-rear

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Fleet Feet Sports for a morning run (9am - Sunday). Returned 90 minutes later and bike, lock, helmet were gone. Used a 1/4 in cable lock as I wasn't bringing a bag and didn't want to carry the u-lock... blast. Bike was locked through both wheels, frame, and bike rack (staple-style). Street wasn't busy but was light and not at all deserted.

KHS Urban Soul

Location

The Owl, Discount Megamall
2510 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Burgandy with a gold crank
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. The size sticker is still on inner frame. scratches on the frame from U-lock. White scratch mark on seat.

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours, but I saw the bike still there 30 mins before finding it missing
Incident Description: 
After the bike had been locked up for about two hours I checked to see if it was still there. When I returned it was gone, along with the lock. My friend's bike was attacehd to the same pole but was still there. It was stolen a little south of the bar The Owl and tehre were many people out front smoking and waiting to get in.

Iro Angus

Location

Sheridan and Wellington
3000 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange IRO Angus with white logos, fixed gear, Honey Brooks B17 saddle, Nitto Bullhorns on Nitto Technomic stem with white(older) handle bar tape, Titanium Velocity Deep V wheels with Continental Sport tires.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by cutting the top of the U-lock and removing the frame, but not the lock.

Cayne Uno

Location

Home
1933 W. Crystal St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black track bike. Supreme stickers on top tube. Lime green pedals, tires, and handlebars (riser). Black B43 rims. Front wheel radial spoked.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days. Locked inside of gated area (8' high or more)
Incident Description: 
There's a key to get the the stairwell of my apartment building, but one could conceivably climb over to a porch. The porch is about 8' above ground. Someone must have climbed over and cut the lock. They left the lock, so I know I didn't mistakenly leave it unlocked.

Cannondale Hybrid

Location

55th and Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 2:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Canondale Hybrid Bike, all-aluminum, different colored Hutchinson top-slick tires (front one is all-black, back has a gray band along the center), raised straight handlebars, very high seat, water bottle carriage and clip-on accessories.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
The bike in the photo is not mine, but a very close approximation. 26 x 1 wheels. Cable was cut, U-Lock may still be attached. Keep your eye out for it at swap meets

Mid 90's Trek 1400 Road Bike

Location

Wacker and Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
White with Red Decal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame has lots of scratches. Black drop handlebar with black tape missing the bar end caps . Has front and rear planet bike fenders. Seat was tilted downward. 1 black water bottle cage.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at 8AM. A person working in my building said she did not see a bike when she came in at approximately 3PM.

Gary Fisher Roscoe One

Location

Promenade Condos
1201 W. Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 266 601580
Size: 
54 - 55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Padded Seat, Pedals had Power Grip straps, and on the right pedal was an extender. There is a sticker on the underside of the frame with "The Bike Rack's" info.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to another bike. The cable was cut, the U-lock was taken with the bike. The bike was located on the 3rd floor of a secured garage (in a condo building). The thief. broke in through the front security doors, walked through the hallway, to the parking garage, to the 3rd level, passing dozens of bikes. He then walked my bike down 3 flights of stairs, right out of the garage.

Bridgestone X0-3

Location

garage
1123 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black / very dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good general condition - I've used it for 25 years. Moustache handlebars, green tape on bars. Gear shifters have lost their rubber housing. Most of the decals scraped. Front fork has brake braze-on re-welded

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in a garage but not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from our garage, along with a women's Cannondale hybrid and a Quat car rack for 2 bikes. Someone in the neighborhood said he saw a couple (man and woman) trying to sell the bikes for $20 -- they were probably taken for quick cash rather than for the value of the bikes.

Trek Atwood 2010

Location

DePaul University Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU284CS649E
Size: 
20
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 month old, light blue Trek Atwood made out of all recycled material. Light yellow tires and front and back black fenders. A black back rack with a collapsable black wire basked on the right hand side.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked right outside of DePaul University Student Center on the corner of Belden and Kenmore where I park it every day for work. I saw the bike at 3:30pm but when I was leaving work at 4:45pm for the day the bike was no longer there. The u-lock was a very heavy u-lock but there was no trace of it or the bike at the scene.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Buena Park
4200 N. Hazel Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 6:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
mens large
Color: 
Black with gray and orange trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used and unwashed. All black wheels and rims. Thick frame. Black metal drink holder. Black rack with black wire foldable basket on the back right. Cheap small headlight. Large seat-- Cloud 9 brand black seat ("C9" in white font on back of seat).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
a day or two
Incident Description: 
I believe my storage unit was broken into overnight and someone grabbed the bike.

dawes MTA fixed gear

Location

On bike rack in front of Walgreens.
342 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 25, 2011 - 12:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gently used; silver/gray frame; lime green pedals; racing style handle bars wrapped with black tape; black seat; lime green chain

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a rack. I went into the store. When I came out the bike was gone. The lock was cut and left on the ground.

2008 Trek Madone 5.2

Location

Edgewater
5800 N Magnolia ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black and white with white handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in mint condition. Has 2 carbon fiber bottle holders a wired wheel sensor and watch was still attached. Also had a fender attached at the time it was stolen.

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 a garage
Incident Description: 
my garage side door was left open so they must have come in through my back gate, locked?, went into the open garage and that's that. Stupid on my part but some people just F'g suck.