Recent Reports

Electra townie

Location

pepperland
5700 S. Harper st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 3:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
wn7105195
Size: 
26"
Color: 
aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new basket rack

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a courtyard with other bikes. The others were not taken

2007 Gary Fisher Nirvana

Location

Home
1617 w estes ave apt 1b
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 7:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CC5J4940
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Silver/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only about 3 weeks old. More or less brand new.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked apartment area, locked to itself underneath a deck located immediately underneath my bedroom. Thief must have broken into the gated & locked condo complex. They most likely walked off with the bike still locked to itself. A heavier women's bike stored nearby was left untouched.

Gary Fisher

Location

OAK ST
41 e oak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 25, 2008 - 8:13am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27
Color: 
black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 year old bike. Silver and black. Had a new fender on it and also a lock that locked the seat to the frame. Missing back wheel reflector. Really great condition.

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 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?: 
2-3 hrs
Incident Description: 
I saw bike right before 12:30 on Thursday april 25th. I had just went out side to cover my seat with a plastic bag, right before it started raining. Sun came out...I went to go wipe off the bike and it was gone. It was parked and lock infront of open store. No one saw anything.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

1322 South Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 9:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Women's bike
Color: 
Steel Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
odometer / custom racing handlebars / headlight / super nobby tires filled with Goop / compact bike pump attached to center bar / fender-bike 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from an indoor securely locked garage.

Nishiki from 1970s; model unknown

Location

5509 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Fits a 6'3" rider.
Color: 
Light Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Noticeable dent on upper crossbar. Has (or at least had) a bumper sticker reading "you'd look hotter in a helmet."

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?: 
11 hours. It was in the locked courtyard of 5507/5509 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Incident Description: 
I left the bike in the locked courtyard behind my building at 6PM. It was gone by 7AM the next day.

Haro F3

Location

Hennessey St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 22, 2005 - 12:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
F3W4H4025
Size: 
20
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Red with black forks, bars, brakes, rims and 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes or less
Incident Description: 
Someone apparently followed me and took off with my bike while I was in the house for a minute.

Bianchi mid-80s mixte

Location

Private garage
Belmont and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small mixte
Color: 
Metallic Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Poorly repainted mid-80s Bianchi mixte; top tube solid, not split. White decals, Bianchi women's saddle, shimano suicides, bent 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was left in garage for approximately 24 hours. Garage shows no sign of forced entry.
Incident Description: 
Left bike in secured private garage. Came back next day, bike is gone. No signs of forced entry and neighbor sharing parking spot swears he didn't leave the door open. Incident occurred during period of attempted break-ins and property damage on this specific block.

Schwinn

Location

The deck in back of my apartment building
1219 w. erie st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Bike was fairly new, only a few dings and knicks here and there. The seat was not on the bike when it was stolen. The U-lock was attached to the frame when it was stolen.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The frame of the bike was locked to a wooden post on the second story back deck of my apartment building. The theif broke the wooden post and stole the bike with the lock still attached. The seat was not attached to the bike when it was stolen. The bike was stolen at some point during the middle of the night.

Ross Rock Machine

Location

Andersonville and Uptown Bikes
Farragut and Wolcott...was also seen at the Uptown bike shop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 1:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
21 speed shimano gears. Red and silver with a serfas gel seat cover in black with red writing. Was seen at Uptown bikes, when a guy tried to sell 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was under the porch of a home in Andersonville, it was missing a short time later.

Specialized Sirrus Sport - carbon color

Location

1221 N. Dearborn In lower garage Space 00
1221 N. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PAE 03066
Size: 
lg
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
OnGuard Lock. Disc Brakes. Special rack to coordinate with disk brake.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
winter
Incident Description: 
Reflector tape strips on spokes of both wheels. Rack is special made for rear disc brakes. All black components.

Mongoose 26" Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

Location

Century Shopping Mall
Clark and Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new bicycle. Got stolen without the seat

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I have left the bycicle for less than 3 hours on a busy street Sunday afternoon. The bike racks were busy, so I have locked the bike by the street pole. When came from the bookstore the bike and the lock was gone. I have taken the seat with me, so if the bike is being sold it doesn't have original yellow/black seat.

Specialized Globe

Location

Loop
155 South Franklin Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 9:46am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good used condition; About 8 yrs old; Dark green frame; Fenders; Brooks saddle; Small seat bag; Alloy clip-in pedals with toe clips clipped into pedals (yes); Lovely! Ohh!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 am - 5:30 pm
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a railing in the open, ground-floor parking area of a high-rise building on Franklin St., between Adams and Monroe. I had two locks (an older U lock and a thick, short cable lock for the front tire) ... but I left my keys in the lock! Someone must have seen the keys and made off with the bike, locks, keys ... arghh! (Not a great photo, but all I have here.)

TREK 800 Sport

Location

Pierce Tower (Parking Lot)
5514 S Unviersity Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBL0415C91L1104
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Regular wear. Missing rear reflector. Women's bike with diagonal bar. The frame is white with red accents. "TREK" and "800" are visible on the frame. Registered with Vernon Hills PD.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight. Locked 9:30PM found missing 10AM.
Incident Description: 
Stolen on the UChicago campus, if seen around please contact me!

Fuji Cross 2003

Location

Cat Hospital of Chicago
2851 W Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 7:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52 cm frame
Color: 
blk/white/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent. A few scratches on the frame, but a great looking bike.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I walked out of work at 8pm and there was no indication of my bike ever being locked to the rack. Also, the picture submitted is a general one from the Fuji website. It look pretty simular except the handlebars aren't curved they were straight across like a mountain bike.

Gary Fisher Tassajara (girl's specific)

Location

Ashton Lofts
1610 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 8:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
15"
Color: 
baby blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was a Gary Fisher baby blue and white mountain bike. The bike was purchased in Boulder, Colorado and has a sticker on it indicating where it was purchased. It was a girl's specific bike with a girl's specific seat. It was 15" and purchased in 2001. The bike was in great condition and had a speedometer attached to the handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was locked to a parking garage storage cage in an underground private parking garage.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of a private parking garage. The garage is underground and has security doors. The bike was there at 7:00 am on April 16th, but was gone by 6:00 pm that evening.

Orange Velocity Deep V Wheelset

Location

Outside of my apartment
North Av. and Oakley Av.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Orange rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both rims are machine walled. Both velocity brand stickers were removed but a little bit of one of the stickers was still kinda left on the top of one of them. Both rims have almost brand new tires on them with a yellow/white logo on the side of the tires but I can't remember what brand they are.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours overnight
Incident Description: 
Usually never leave my bike outside, but I was in a hurry and didn't have a chance to bring it up to my apartment. I locked it by it's frame to my side fence where it's not very visible. Before I upgraded to the velocity rims, I had previously left my bike out here every day/night for the past year and have had no problems. Came out early the next morning to find my frame hanging with now wheels. Rims were pried off with all the proper tools. Wheelset was almost brand new in great condition. Please keep you eyes out for anyone trying to sell them. Thanks!

Men's Bike

Location

Chase Bank
2000 W. Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2008 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The wheels are dirty. The seat is very low, and the bar beneath the seat has been cut to keep the seat low. The speed handle doesn't work well. The kick-stand has an extended screw.

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Owner walked into the bank and locked bike to a street sign. When he left 30 minutes later, the bike was gone. The bike was stolen in a busy commercial district in the middle of the day.

2006 Marin Novato

Location

Apartment Building
815 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17 inches, maybe? Good for a 5'7-5'8" sized guy
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new, purchased from Willy Street Bikes (Williamson St.) so probably has a sticker from there.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks, but we see it each morning.
Incident Description: 
My and my fiance's bikes were stolen last night around 2 am (I put together what the clunking noise was this morning) from two separate secured areas in our condo building. My bike was stolen from an interior stairwell, where I used two locks (cable and new U-lock) to lock to an upright-cinderblock-attached bike rack. Steve's was stolen from the garage area, right under the CCTV camera. They left through the back gate into the alley.

2003(?) Felt F50

Location

Apartment Building
815 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MT30102090
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has stamping on the bottom from City of Madison PD for registration. Probably has a sticker on it from Alberto's Cycles. Has combo pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I store it here each night. It's indoors, through two locked doors, UNDER A CCTV CAMERA. I had two locks on the darn thing. They broke the bike rack. Talk about dedication.
Incident Description: 
My and my fiance's bikes were stolen last night around 2 am (I put together what the clunking noise was this morning) from two separate secured areas in our condo building. My bike was stolen from an interior stairwell, where I used two locks (cable and new U-lock) to lock to an upright-cinderblock-attached bike rack. Steve's was stolen from the garage area, right under the CCTV camera. Steve had a U-lock on his. They left through the back gate into the alley.

2005 Trek 7200 FX

Location

Apartment building
632 W. Stratford PL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C25GS808
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Charcoal and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very well kept. Had a small black seat bag and a u-lock holder on 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
couple weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was located in a padlocked storage unit, within a padlocked storage room. Wooden storage unit was broken into and bike was removed.