Recent Reports

Schwinn Seneca

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
2001 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black With Blue Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bottom bracket makes an awful cracking noise after you pedal a few times. The seat is a trek aftermarket seat. The bike is in great condition overall.

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 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?: 
It was locked at the Clybourn Metra Station while at work
Incident Description: 
The bike had three locks on it. There was a U lock and two cable locks attached to the bike and the bike rack. The Cable locks were missing but the U lock was left unharmed at the scene. I would venture to guess the thief scoped out the people going to work and when I was gone they took the bike.

Trek DS 8.4 2101

Location

1397 N Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU308C1303H
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
White (with black and gold decals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 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?: 
half day

Cannondale Synapse 7

Location

Belmont Red Line Stop
Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XM65389
Size: 
Women's 54"
Color: 
White Frame with orange accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Celeste (mint green) bar tape, tires and wheels. ***Bright white bike with orange and mint green accents, super flashy. Also clip-in pedals, odometer, front and back lights and black rear rack.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up on racks at Belmont Red Line stop around 12:30pm Sunday October 28th, came back at 2:46pm and it was gone. Lock was cut. Two bikes were locked up with the same lock and they somehow new to take the much more expensive Cannondale and left the other...dummies still left a $600 bike behind!!!

Fuji Palasade

Location

Alex Barron
1337 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame and crankset have scratches. Both wheels are dirty from use. Grip tape is black and coming off. The pedals are black bmx pedals. Bike was originally 10 speed but converted to a single speed.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 to 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Last seen in the buck town/ wicker park area.

Trek 7.2FX

Location

Apartment building
439 W Saint James
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C3435F
Color: 
Gold and Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. New. May have some red paint on it from the railing it was locked on. Front tire was left behind.

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?: 
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?: 
It is locked there every day

Specialized Women's Commuter bike

Location

Wabash and Congress
33 E. Congress
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
silver grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, built in front light and generator, rear rack and baskets on both sides.

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?: 
4 or 5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at Wabash and Congress in front of Columbia College building there. It was daylight and a beautiful day.

Gt Dyno Air Chrome

Location

Robin Drive
Robin Drive
Des Plaines , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. My bike is a Gt dyno chrome bike with black pegs on the back tire. the bike has red words that say Dyno air. The rims black and three arm star shaped and say GT.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike right ouside of my house with a cable lock at 8pm. I came back at 9:45pm and it was gone along with the lock.

Schwinn

Location

Garland/Lake
Garland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, bike was probably 3 years +

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours

Specialized Allez

Location

Apartment
708 N. Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60-inch
Color: 
Black with red and white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand-new condition, purchased from Kozy's on Des Plaines Ave.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 1 and 5 days

Jamis Commuter 4.0

Location

1100 Lasalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good overall conditions, has rack, fenders, custom parts including new shimano disk brakes, anti-theft skewers by pinhead, road-bike style curved handlebars

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours

Raleigh Detour 4.5

Location

Medici Bakery
1327 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS022611901
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, small scuffs, finicky rear derailleur, loose front light

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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
I have no idea how it was stolen, given that I had it very thoroughly locked up.

Specialized Vita

Location

Bucktown
N. Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with dark pink grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Forgot to bring in bike, left on front patio of my house behind locked gate which has pointed/sharp posts, thief jumped fence.

Trek 1000

Location

Home
Touhy Ave and California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small adult, women's butterfly seat
Color: 
Red, white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 year old bike but great condition, bike seat with a butterfly on it, moleskin on the rear post where the bike lock rubs onto the frame, red handlebar tape

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?: 
not locked, kept in the garage all the time between rides
Incident Description: 
The bike is kept in a closed garage between rides, the U-lock is on the frame. The bike was in the garage when I left for work at 830am and gone when I returned at 4pm. No other items from the garage were stolen (ie another bike, lawn equipment, tennis raquets etc).

Windsor The Hour

Location

Bucktown
2100 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black w/ flat silver pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Windsor The Hour w/ silver pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
I had the bike in a storage room in my basement at the 2100 block of West Armitage and it was only locked to itself - nothing else. I hadn't used my bike in a week and so it could have been taken between 10/7 and 10/14.

dirt bike

Location

RIVERWEST
516 N ADA ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
med
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition almost new

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
year
Incident Description: 
STOLEN OFF MY BACK PATIO WAS LOCK TO MY FENCE .MY DOG WAS BARKING BUT THEY WERE GONE BEFORE I COULD SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON.

Gravity Liberty CX

Location

EY
155 N Wacker dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside of where I work at 730am. At about 930 am a bike messenger came up and locked up a crappy old bike and then about 4 minutes later took my bike. I saw it on the buildings security footage.

K2 2008 Zed 2.0

Location

Boise State University Boise , ID
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ICK27B0561
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly all reflectors have been removed, aftermarket parts

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?: 
on/off 2 months
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the side (main walkway) for residents in college dorm hall

KHS 100

Location

Home
2500 blocK OF N. BURLING ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
SMALL FRAME
Color: 
ROYAL BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
THIS BIKE IS ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD SO HAS A BIT OF WEAR AND TEAR ON IT. I HAVE NEVER HAD GRIP PADS CHANGED AND IF IT STILL HAS IT I HAD AN OLD TAG FROM DOING THE KALAMAZOO SOUTH HAVEN(KAL-HAVEN) TRAIL ON IT'S FRONT POST. THIS BIKE HAS SEEN ME THROUGH MORE UPS AN DOWNS THAN MY DOG AND IS PART OF ME SO I WOULD BE SO THANKFUL TO GET IT BACK. ANY LEADS WOULD BE APPRECIATED

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?: 
30 MINutes
Incident Description: 
ALONG with my sons bike which was also in garage...an individual was walking by my garage when I left for about 30 min. he clearly showed interest in the interior of the garage but I didn't think it would happen. When I got home 30 min later the garbage cans had been positioned to allow the individual to climb up and over side door, once inside he unlocked interior lock, took bikes and left. I believe he had help as it would have been very difficult to do all of this in such a short time and remove 2 bikes.

Fuji Declaration

Location

HOME
2500 BLOCK OF N. BURLING ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
grey frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red front rim and purple back rim

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was located inside our garage unlocked. The individual was walking down the alley when I was leaving and I could see him eyeing the interior of the garage but I didn't want to overreact. I left, made sure garage door closed but when I came back 30 min later someone had climbed side gate using the garbage cans, once inside he unlocked the door, came inside to garage and took this bike plus another (in a second report). I believe he must have had a driver in a truck or other because to do all of that and then 'walk' two bikes away would be very tough. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE PHOTO HAS A DIFFERENT RIM ON THE BACK THAN WHAT IT HAD WHEN STOLEN...CONDITION WHEN STOLEN WAS A PURPLE RIM

Iron Horse

Location

Waldron Deck at Soldier Field Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition. It has a carrier and a black pouch. There was a helmet, rear light and front light as well that went missing. It was secured by a chain lock to a handicap parking post on Waldreon Deck at Soldier Field on Monday 22nd October. It went missing sometime after 7:00 pm.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured by a chain lock to a handicap parking post on Waldreon Deck at Soldier Field on Monday 22nd October at 3:15pm during the Bears game tailgate. This handicap parking sign was next to the Porta-Potty. It went missing sometime after 7:00 pm.