Recent Reports

2012 Trek FX 7.5

Location

UIC Dental Schoo bike rack
801 S. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't want to publicly release this info.
Size: 
Men's 27" bike
Color: 
charcoal black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with an attached mirror. Rack on the back with a black saddle bag. The rack has an attached back light on it. Saddle bag has a red inside lining. There is a white light on the handle bars and also a compass with a bell, and an odometer on the handle bars. Brakes were also upgraded.

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?: 
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?: 
I was having dental surgery at UIC on Paulina for about 3 hours.
Incident Description: 
I was running late for surgery and did not attach the u lock to the bike itself. only thru the cable. The bike rack was full in front of the dental school at 801 s. laflin and I thouht it was a safe location with people all around.

Univega Activa Trail hybrid

Location

cta Fullerton red line station
945 west fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WEKG01085
Size: 
19"
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Univega chromoly frame hybrid bike, bought on 8/24/12 from Nearly new bikes on Broadway. Has riser handlebars, white bontrager seat, kenda tires, Suntour component group (ie shifters and deraileurs), topeak bike rack. Installed new Origin 8 V brake levers and brakes this past weekend ( 9/8/12). Bike is in excellent condition for age (15+/- years).

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to CTA Fullerton Station interior bike rack for 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Rode Bike to CTA Fullerton red line station, arriving at 7:45 am approx. Walked in, was asked by CTA personnel if I was "tying up" bike. Said yes, and proceeded to bike rack on behind turnstiles to right inside station. Using a Bulldog integrated lock cable, fed cable thru front tire and rack to top frame bar and seat. Went to work at Jardine Water Plant, next door to Navy Pier. Arrived back at station around 6:30 pm. Bike and like cable not present. Searched station to see if relocated. Proceeded to CTA personnel to report bike stolen.

Mercier Galaxy

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
N Ashland Avenue + W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new (a few markings on the crossbar where U-lock may have touched it); no straps/stirrups on pedals; back gears black, front gears are silver; one tire S valve, one tire P valve; may have cushion on seat;

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?: 
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?: 
Locked to a bike rack in front of Clybourn METRA station appx. 8 hrs

2009 Scott Speedster S30

Location

Evanston
1585 Ridge Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H9JZ49321
Size: 
Larg (56)
Color: 
White/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Scott Speedster S30. White & Grey with Gold Accents. Black mavic ksyrium equipe wheels with Red&Yellow highlights on hubs and rims. Red Michelin ProRace4 Tires. 105 Shifters & derailleurs. White Scott Saddle. White Fizik Bar Tape (smudged and well loved) Barfly Garmin Mount on handlebars. White waterbottle cages.

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?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a hanging bike rack in a locked garage. Bike was gone when owner returned approx. 8-12 hours later.

Kona 20"

Location

Bioresearch Park
8045 Lamon Avenue
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
bright red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright red with yellow reflective tape; Large "the world outdoors" decal; Marzocchi MZIII fron suspension; Black eye rims; WTB saddle; disk breaks; well used and loved.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at work in my office park and the bike was locked to a rack among 10 other bikes. Someone must have cut the cable and made off with it

Specialized Allez - 90E0-7158

Location

Pink Line 54/Cermack
2134 S. 54th Av.
Cicero , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606000843H
Size: 
xl
Color: 
Black frame, charcoal lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is only 2 months old, there are some grease smudges on the lower tube on the word specialized. The handlebar reflector has a little paper sticker residue on it. The seat is the stock saddle which is black with 2 white stripes. May also have the Kyrptonite New York ulock, which is yellow and black, the lock is old and has some worn black electrical tape on the curve of the lock. Also has a water bottle holder on the bottom tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the main station area of the Pink Line at 54/Cermak.

Schwinn Madison

Location

Apartment
1526 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDT9030174
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Schwinn with yellow accented rims. Has a black fender with a cloth strap added onto the back of the bike. Single gear road bike. Says "Madison" in black across the top tube. Says Schwinn in black across the downtube. Drop down handle bars with black tape. The tape is starting to come off a bit exposing some of the metal underneath. Some noticeable use in terms of black dirt on the 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
We have a magnetically locked gate leading to our apartment. My bike was behind the gate. Sometime during the evening of September 10th my bike was taken from that area.

Specialized Globe 2008 Hybrid

Location

Place of buisness
Wells and Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium sized. For a 5'6" woman.
Color: 
Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A plastic lock holder that rattles around a bit. Handlebar grips that fit to your hands fancy-like.

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?: 
Bike was on inside of occupied office building during office hours. Unlocked but indoors.
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside converted office building. Someone must have walked into the building, or pulled open a door that wasn't locked properly due to construction in the building and nabbed the bike.

Torker Graduate Series

Location

1526 W Devon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS11D10620 G7D88-1
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Metallic Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black on brass bell near the left grip on handlebars, black fenders on front and back tires, 5-speed internal gear system, thin road tires, slight marks on frame from U-lock friction.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Back gate left unlocked. Perpetrator walked into building and stole two unlocked bikes.

Trek 820

Location

Andersonville Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, had a sticker with two androids holding hands and a rainbow flag on the left side. A new Pony Shop water bottle holder.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight

Schwinn Suburban

Location

house
6600 block of North Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, new Schwinn seat, breaks, handlebars, purple fuzzy cover on frame, broken tail reflector, maybe an oak park registration sticker on it, and a broken bike lock holder on the handlebars.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from my yard

2011 Bianchi Pista

Location

Target
Logan Boulevard at Elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49am
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint condition and absolutely beloved Bianchi Pista with Velocity Deep-V Argyle rims with yellow tire trim (bike will now only have one of these wheels as the thief took the bike and back wheel only). The bike has has a "Boulevard Bikes" sticker as it was purchased there.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by detaching the front wheel from the frame (the only time I have EVER forgotten to secure the lock around the wheel and the frame). The incident happened on a very busy street during the end of daylight/beginning of twilight and in only an hour. It would have been obvious to passers-by that the bike was being stolen as the thief would have wheeled away the bike on one wheel.

early 1990s painted fuji roubaix

Location

my apartment
wilson and western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new brooks pro saddle, nitto steel lugged stem, read white deep v with old spoke cards, black wrapped bullhorn handlebars

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was there for hours outside of my door in my hallwY
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my private hallway with other items and it was stolen there. Someone must have broken into the building.

Sekai

Location

Residential Area
Sheffield and Maud
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in fair condition. It had a golden handle wrap that was falling apart to the point that I had to tape it with clear tape and it the tape was falling apart. Last year I changed the seat, it's noticeable because its a more modern seat it was a gel seat. The pedals where the ones that you could use to attach biker shoes on.

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?: 
10 min
Incident Description: 
I had gone to work in Lincoln Park, Upon arrival, I had placed my Sekai bike against the building that is next to my job. I simply went 10 feet away for a minute to text my boss and when I turned around my bike was gone. It was 5:30pm and was tired from riding and simply sat next to a building that had a stoop, I never imagined someone would ride off or walk away with my bike. I slightly got distracted by passerby's but I was away from my bike for no more than 10 min. I turned around after texting my boss and my bike was gone. I never heard anyone ride my bike away and I never imagined this would occur in broad daylight in Lincoln Park, Chicago!

Gitane

Location

Logan Square
armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike style tandem. Mixtey frame rear. Touring edition

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open and bikes were stolen from our garage space at the corner of Albany and Armitage.

Raleigh Venture

Location

Halsted Orange Line Stop
Halsted and Archer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, large padded seat. Bell with skull and cross bones. Red light on the rear bar and white blinking light on right front handlebar. Silver rack for carrying saddle bags.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
11 hours-from 6am-5pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up inside of Orange Line Halsted station. The CTA worker said she didn't see anything unusual when she got on her shift at 10am. Someone picked my lock, took the bike and left the lock on the ground where other bikes were parked.

GT GTR Series 5.0

Location

Residence
1818 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
27 inches
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano components. Few scratches and dings on the frame and derailleur. Grip tape on handlebars is falling off. Small blue blinking light attached to front handlebar. Lock attached below the seat. Pedals have a toe holder.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike on my friends fenced in patio. Someone had to climb over the 7ft fence to gain access to the patio and then lift the bike over the fence to abscond with it. It was not locked, so the lock did not need to be disabled. The lock is still attached

Specialized Dolce

Location

300 South Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was recently replaced--it is black with white stripes. There is reflective tape on the frame. The pedals are silve, and they have a clip-in feature on only one side.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
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?: 
No longer than 3 hours.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on a bike rack just east of the river on Jackson street, right next to the construction on Jackson. It was locked with the Kryptonite locking system--a new U lock attached to a cable to lock the wheels and frame. When I came out at noon, the bike was gone--the cable had been cut, and the cable and lock were left behind.

2012 Jamis Road Bike

Location

Home
3316 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red with white seat and white handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was brand new (rode it maybe 10 times) and in perfect condition. It's a red Jamis with white seat and white handlebars. It had both a U-lock (through back tire) and cable with integrated lock attached to railing.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
30 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the wood railing on my second floor back balcony. The thieves used a 2x4 (left it on our balcony) to pry the wooden slats off the deck and take the bike.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Arlington Apartments
Arlington PL W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new. Dark grey that almost looks black

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence on the front of the building that protects the front windows of the building. Wheel was removed which allowed thief to pull frame up through the lock and the wheel.