Recent Reports

Pilen Lyx Portlandia Step-Through 8-speed

Location

Garage #2S
4427 N. Beacon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WPIL03799E
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is set-up for city cargo and kid hauling, purchased from JC Lind Bikes in April 2012. Blue Yepp Maxi seat on the extended rack, mounted onto the Pilen rack, with beat-up white Basil pannier bags. Black metal front basket. 8-speed internal gear hub. Rear red light (battery operated), front white LED light, dynamo powered. Brand new grips. Handlebar mounted mirror. Pilen stock bell. Brooks seat. Schwalbe Big Apple tires. Abus frame lock installed with city chain lock wrapped around the front part of the frame. Bags contain two Nutcase helmets, one size S/M in silver sparkle, one in size XS (kid size) white with multi-colored polka dots, black and white sun bonnet, white towel, gray and orange diaper changing kit.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
As of 4pm Monday, my bike was in my single car garage, which was locked, behind/next to my car. Around 6pm, a neighbor noticed that the garage was open with the light on. This morning, Tuesday, around 11am, I went to get my daughter's sun bonnet from the bike bag and realized that the bike was gone. The garage door was closed this morning, and the access door was locked.

Motobecane Super Mirage 1983

Location

Girl and the Goat
809 W. Randolph St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
men's bike, approximately 53 cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack installed (black), not shown in photograph. Black leather handlebar grips.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe someone must have taken the bike and lock from the rack while I was at work. A valet business is employed by my restaurant; it runs through the evening and mostly up until the hour that I leave, so the bike was probably removed inconspicuously.

Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra

Location

Brown Line Southport
3400 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 26, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new but dirty like image with black rear mudflap, black Viper seat, and front suspension is broken and rides horribly flat!!! Useless without $200 fix please email me I'll reward the broken street price...

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Broad Daylight
Incident Description: 
Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra stolen outside Brown Line Southport stop. Cable was cut, next time using U-lock and GPS security!

Trek Multitrack 650

Location

DePaul CDM building
243 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted metallic black(chipping). brake/gear wires taped green. left gear switcher broken.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked Bike at bike rack outside 243 South Wabash Avenue 60604 around 5:45pm. Came back out around 9pm and bike was gone and the lock was broken on the ground.

Gray le jeune mod single speed

Location

N greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Oldie but goodie ; horn handlebars, purple/camo? Handlebar tape

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?: 
Behind locked basement door last seen 2 days ago
Incident Description: 
Came home, found to bikes missing in basement (externally locked but shared with neighbor upstairs). In area of Irving park and ashland

Raleigh beach cruiser

Location

N greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black and cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Oldie but goodie ; front wire basket, rubber pedals, pegs on the back wheel

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?: 
Behind locked basement door last seen 2 days ago
Incident Description: 
Came home, found to bikes missing in basement (externally locked but shared with neighbor upstairs). In area of Irving park and ashland

2011/2012 Giant Tri Cross

Location

Caribou Coffee
3240 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition. Has a number tag on the handles from a race last year

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?: 
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 Hour
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of Caribou Coffee on Ashland and School. Returned an hour later and the bike and lock were missing. Very busy intersection and busy with foot traffic

Lemond

Location

Apartment
914 W Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Small frame (for women).

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 or 4 days
Incident Description: 
I came out to ride my bike to work in the morning and it was gone. It could have happened any time over the weekend though, as I had not checked on it in several days.

TREK 7.1 FX (2012)

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago
700 S Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014C2952G
Size: 
M / MEN'S
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
DROPBAR TYPE (CHANGED FROM ORGINAL FLATBAR)

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on a rack in front of a school building (Douglas Hall) of University of Illinois at Chicago. I realized my bike was stolen 15 minitues later and the theft cut the cable lock and left his bike(schwinn road bike) for me. I think that he was waiting for me to arrive and lock my bike in the campus.

Specialized Langster

Location

wood and chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scuffed up red tape on the handlebars, SRAM Omnium cranks, ATAC XS pedals, Fizik Arione CX Carbon saddle.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours.
Incident Description: 
Cut iron fence and lifted bike and U-lock.

Specialized Crossroad elite step thru

Location

Home
2150 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
White with brown seat, brown handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer, mint. Grove St bicycle tag (NJ). Basket at rear wheel

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?: 
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?: 
1 year

2012 Trek 8.3 DS

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a light on the top of the bike. Also has a bike lock holder with no lock in it.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
It was stolen on the east side of the lincoln park zoo across the parking lot on a bike. Returned to the lock being cut and they stole only one of the two bikes locked up.

Trek 1.1 WSD 2010

Location

Cycle Smithy
2468 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL7530458
Size: 
52" frame
Color: 
White/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new bike in great shape. Look for a Madison, WI registration sticker. It also had (at the time of theft) a silver water bottle cage and silver rear rack, as well as front and rear light mounts.

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 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?: 
6 hours or less
Incident Description: 
I work across the street from Cycle Smithy, 2468 N Clark. I locked my bike in front of the bike shop at 4pm, at the white bike rack closest to the sidewalk/street. I noticed from my workplace that my bike was still secure around 6pm. When I returned to the bike rack at around 10:15pm, my bike was gone and my cable lock was left on the ground, cut in half.

70's Schwinn Varsity

Location

Merchandise Mart
320 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its in good condition the hand brakes are extremely loose and under the seat on the right side a hook is broken its has light blue tape. the logo its wearing off and on the front brake is loose.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
It was left in front of merchandised mart. With the rest of the bikes most of those people are u.s messengers. I think someone forced the lock open and took it while the street was empty. There are signs of bike chains cut there.

Diamondback Edgewood

Location

Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SGP12127248
Size: 
19''
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Black bike rack affixed to 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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of Northwestern University Library, at the main bike rack. Stolen between 1030a.m. and 1230 p.m.

Marin

Location

GPA Building, 807, apt. 101
W. Oregon
Urbana , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hybrid step-through (female) frame, Marin written in white block letters, gadgets on handlebars (PlanetBike odometer and headlamp), waterbottle holder, rack over rear wheel, tail-light under seat, 2" Ithaca College sticker near steering column/ stem

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
I locked it up behind my building and by the next morning it was gone. I posted a "missing bike" sign and another resident of my apartment building reported his bike was stolen at the same time.

Vanmoof M2 3.26.7

Location

home garage
861 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M12G000037/9128 F82
Size: 
26"
Color: 
silver matte metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with metal rear rack

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage and hoisted over 6 ft fence. Waiting for police to arrive to file report. There is video of the incident - waiting for AV tech to download it.

Cannondale Synapse @7trp

Location

1142 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LM28523
Size: 
51
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, white tape on handle bars slightly used.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in front of a restaurant and went in to grab food with my friend. When I came back out both my bike and the lock were gone.

giant escape 2

Location

bridgeport
3132 s aberdeen st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c61g4520
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mint condition/2012

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 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?: 
locked in an apartment hallway
Incident Description: 
bike was inside a locked hallway thats shared with four other residents.

Trek 520 (2010)

Location

Public Storage
1512 Jarvis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange/Tan/Rust
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in good condition, with a couple scratches on the crankshaft and some missing bar tape on the drops on the right hand side.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20min
Incident Description: 
Was moving into a storage unit at Public Storage (1512 Jarvis), and the bike was stolen from inside the building while moving other items.