Recent Reports

2010 Diamond Back Maravista

Location

Apartment building
4525 n ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNSGP095034211
Color: 
blueish green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Re posting now with picture and small edits, Large comfort seat taped down with duct tape. triangular and other shaped reflective symbols on the frame of the bike. front tire frame was black and the rear silver. rear tire had a different tread and is newer than front tire. there was a rear rack on the bike and mud-flaps at time of theft. Shifters were a different style than what was original to the bike. When stolen had the number 1490 still attached to frame left over from a recent triathlon.(Edit: number was found ripped off in alleyway) holder for bike light attached to front handlebar although the light was not on at time of theft.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day since last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was under the back porch of the apartment building in the bike storage area. The yard is inclosed and back gate was left locked when I left for the day. when i returned this evening my bike was missing. It appeared that several other bikes had been taken as well but it's possible they were simply in use at the time. I believe someone was either let in through the back gate or forced their way in looking for anything of value to steal in the backyard or basement area.

2005 Fuji Silhouette 27-speed aluminum hybrid road bike

Location

Logan Square (between New Wave Coffee and La Boulangerie)
3109 W Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very similar to the one pictured here: http://supost.com/post/index/39102 Purple bell, two purple metal water bottle cages (one with duct tape), black bar ends, handlebar grips have been cut so the bar ends will fit Spokes on the front wheel are black (except one), spokes on the back are silver/standard Two black, plastic zip-ties on underside of seat. New chain and bottom bracket

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I vaguely remember waking up in the middle of the night and thinking someone was doing construction. I suspect it may have been someone using a saw/grinder to cut the lock. No evidence of any tampering the next morning.

Magna Great Divide Bike

Location

Outside Dearborn Plaza Apartment
1030 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Magna bike got from Target. 26” size designed for women; Light blue paint with silver accents; Comes with 21 speed, index shifting, front suspension fork, water bottle holes and front and rear cantilever brakes. I bought this bike for less than one month. The condition is pretty good.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I usually take my bike to my apartment. But last night (Aug 7), I just locked my bike outside my apartment(at around 9 pm). There was also another red mountain bike locked to the same pole (but with a U-lock, I guess that is safer). This morning (7 am) I came out and my bike was gone, but the other bike was still there.

Specialized 2010 Allez Elite

Location

1100 n la salle
1100 La Salle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 10:39pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL (58cm)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front wheel is a matrix with a wore hub, rear wheel is a mavic. Black 105 components, black saddle, no handle bar tape. Stickers removed. White plastic water bottle holders.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike had a ulock through rear wheel and frame tethered with cable to front wheel and bike rack. I think the cable was cut and the bike taken and the ulock cut off later.

Parts Theft - 2 SE Sealed Bearing High Flange Alloy Wheels

Location

Emerald Loop, downtown Chicago
35 E Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 6:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Just the wheels were taken, not the frame
Color: 
Purple, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Thick Slick tires, wheel description: SE Sealed Bearing High Flange Alloy Hubs, 32H, Fixed/Free w/ High Profile Double Wall Rims, 17T Freewheel & 17T Fixed Cog. Rims are BRIGHT PURPLE.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The wheels of this bike were stolen downtown. If you see then being pawned somewhere, please contact. They're very distinctive wheels, and my main mode of transportation. THey were taken while I was inside the restaurant It was parked next to. The wheels were not locked (the one time i DIDN'T lock them, my huge mistake), but the frame was.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

635 W Lill
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheels: Velocity Deep-V, Fixed Gear, Two black stripes of electric tape near rear 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 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?: 
6 Hours Approximately
Incident Description: 
Went to bed at my girlfriend's house, woke up and she was gone.

2005 Trek 7000 Men's hybrid (Gray) and 2001 Trek Woman's Mountain Bike(Red)

Location

Garage
1081 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bell on hybrid handlebars

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Came home to find two bikes missing from the garage. No sign of forced entry. Appears someone left the garage door open.

Diamondback Edgewood

Location

gladstone park metra station
5500 n northwest hwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 9:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
none
Size: 
26"
Color: 
blk/wht
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition gears do not change on pedal black velcro on main bar

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen in front of a companies loading dock and axtmann auto so someone had to see something

2012 Specialized TriCross Comp

Location

My home
1942 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 52
Color: 
brown fading to black, matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte finish, brown fading to black paint scheme. black wheels, black seat, black saddle. Bike rack on back.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was double locked in garage. Lock one was a U lock locked to the wall rack. Lock two was a master lock secured chain locked to a huge eyelet drilled into wall. They cut through the chain, defeating lock two and throough the rack defeating lock one. They took the bike away with the U Lock attached. Garage was breached by a faulty opener which opened after closing due to some faulty sensor. Picture is from the company site and not of my specific bike. Mine looks like this but more brown.

Seven Mudhoney S Custom

Location

my house
1942 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 7:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
custom Seven. I don't think they have serial numbers.
Size: 
about 52
Color: 
teal and cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a one of a kind custom painted custom built Seven. Its cream with teal accents. It has natural colored tape and saddle. Components are Shimano Ultegra.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was double locked in garage. Lock one was a U lock locked to the wall rack. Lock two was a master lock secured chain locked to a huge eyelet drilled into wall. They cut through the chain, defeating lock two and throough the rack defeating lock one. They took the bike away with the U Lock attached. Garage was breached by a faulty opener which opened after closing due to some faulty sensor.

Allez A1 Sport Triple

Location

Western and Balmoral (Lincoln Square)
Western and Balmoral
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 6:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm (with two risers in the stem)
Color: 
White with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Johnny Sprocket's sticker on downtube. Possible white tape on one of the back spokes. Some clear tape around grommets on rear drops. Worn red cork tape on bars. Tiagra grouping w/ 105 on the back. Mismatched tire set (the front tire is a Specialized).

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 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?: 
Less than twelve hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from a busy street around many residential apartment buildings. Having not found the lock or any evidence it was cut through (e.g. shavings), my best guess is that the One Way pole was unbolted and the bike slipped off or it was cut with a torch. The apartment I was had a clear view of the bike on the second floor and the windows open so loud noise (e.g. a saw, possibly even bolt cutters) would have possibly been heard.

Trek 1000

Location

Damen Blue Line stop
In front of the Damen CTA Blue Line
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver and Black Trek 1000. Bike was worn in and dirty. The handlebars taping was unraveling. It was definitely rode/lived.

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?: 
an hour tops
Incident Description: 
Someone must have been watching me every morning when I ride and park my bike. I usually get to the Damen station at 6:40am and am one of the first bikes to park. I always park in the first spot. The bike racks are usually filled by 8am. I came back from work later that day and noticed there were two other bikes parked where I parked my bike. Someone HAD to have seen something. Especially that early. There is the coffee shop right across the street and it's parked in front of the CTA open door.

Raleigh Technium

Location

Back patio / stairwell
2352 Rice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for a male 6' and up
Color: 
Silver with Purple and Red badge
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Raleigh Technium converted to single speed, one front brake, grey saddle bag attached to back seat, upright handle bars. Black and yellow U-Lock mounted on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
couple weeks
Incident Description: 
The picture above is outdated. The handlebars have been replaced with uprights and the air pump is no longer there.

Raleigh Cadent FT1

Location

backyard
2009 W. Byron St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 4:21pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u9yk13509
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker from the place I bought it: Recycled Cycles Seattle, WA.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked the U lock through front wheel and frame and it was under the stairs behind my building in the backyard. Whole thing was taken.

specialized hybrid

Location

front of my apartment
910 west diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 12:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large, it sits for a 5'11"
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, has a lock that is attached to the bike. Gray has a red specialized sticker on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
i left my bike at the front door to take a 10 minute break and get some water. when i went to leave I noticed it gone.

Schwinn (not sure of the model)

Location

Stolen from inside my garage (they opened the garage door)
1808 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24 inch frame
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ladies Schwinn pink hybrid bike (I can't remember the model). It was super cute and has a cargo rack on the back. Also a u-lock holder installed just below the seat. I just had a new seat installed on the bike as that was stolen the week before. Not my week....

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was inside my garage. I came home to find my garage door open with the bike missing.
Incident Description: 
I woke up on Sunday to find my garage door open and the pink Schwinn bike stolen. Still havne't figured out how they opened the garage door as we also double check at night that its closed. The bike is a small ladies frame with the rack on the back. I just had a new seat installed (the seat was stolen the week prior). The brakes aren't working, so that would be a dead give-away that its mine.

Trek FX 7.2

Location

Apartment building
5215 S. Dorchester Ave. Apt #2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU057C0051F
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly new looking, somewhat rusted gears, sort of dirty.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Only the front wheel was U-locked to the fence, so the frame, along with the back wheel, were able to be stolen without removing the lock. Presumably the person just unscrewed the frame from the front wheel and made off fairly easily.

Marin San Rafael

Location

Algonquin
1606 east Hyde park blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 9:51am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver with black rubber. Screws are rusted on handle bar and the white paint for "Marin" has washed off. There is still some stenciling for the letters though. There is also a carrier platform on the back. Finally, there is a registration number for the Algonquin apartments and one for the City of Ames (in Iowa).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three days
Incident Description: 
I'm pretty sure I heard the commotion as the cable was cut, but I didn't know what the noise was so I did not check until about half an hour later. There was supposed to be a new lock installed on the storage room door.

mercier kilo tt

Location

single family home
2415 n bernard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 8:49am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
5'9" rider (53 cm)
Color: 
White (no decals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in like new condition w/ very few scratches. it is white with no decals. it has red tires and purple BMX pedals (w wide white toe straps) black bar tape is ripped up on one side due to a crash. front brake only, grey brake cable. the bike has a red/silver stem cap with the words western spirit and a logo with a star. (stock photo from internet)

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
my bike was stolen from an enclosed back yard of a residence. the thief left their crappy bike in its place, propped open the back gate, and road away with my bike. (i hope it was at least difficult for them to ride a fixie).

Schwinn Collegiate

Location

1450 W. Argyle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JS505299
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One black break cable and one steel; bell with faded "I <3 My Bike" sticker; reflector missing on left pedal

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone has had it in for my bike! Twice in two weeks, someone mangled my cable lock, as if they tried to break it from either end. I bought a thicker cable lock, and hadn't had any incidents in over a week (in retrospect, I clearly should have upgraded to a U-lock). Yesterday I rode it, and locked it as usual (through the wheel and the frame) to my building's metal fence. This morning, I went outside to find my bike and the lock gone.