Recent Reports

2011 Giant Cypress LX

Location

Back alley of 900 Block of Wolcott
932 N Wolcott Ave Apt 1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Seat is estimated 36 inches from ground
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very tall bike, fantastic condition, no kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my closed garage. Came home and the garage door was open, bike was missing with lock.

TREK 2000 Aluminum frame road bike - VINTAGE

Location

home
3626 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm.
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Trek 2000 aluminum frame road bike. Profile aerobars attached, black water bottle holder cage, black under seat bag in rear. Index shifter on right brake. Bright fire truck red with white lettering. Black tape on handle bars.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging from wall in garage. My wife left at 10:15 and forgot to close the garage door, when I went out around 11:30 to close it it was gone. Most likely scrap metal trucks cruising by went in garage and took the bike.

Raleigh M80

Location

Riot Fest - post Iggy Pop
3000 W. Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18 " mens
Color: 
blue w/ black rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
* Handlebar Extenders * No stickers, but bright Blue M80 Raleigh Label. * Last left night of 9/14. Discovered gone 10 pm 9/15

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
At Riot Fest. Had to leave bike over-night on racks Day #1 (lost key; since recovered), and wasn't there at end of Day #2. But at least I saw "I wanna be a dog" by Iggy Pop. Decent trade. (Not really, but still...)

1999 Schwinn Moab 3

Location

Apartment Garage
632 W Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17"?
Color: 
Blue over white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a new black Iro seat and a slight bend in one of the climbing handles on the handle bars. It has light wear and tear with minor scuffs and scratches.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over two weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was discovered missing upon return home to the garage. Bike and lock were missing. Exact time is unknown due to being out of town for the weekend.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

4833 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU226C0686D
Size: 
15
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bike was 3 years old but used lightly. Has a silver water bottle attached to the frame. At the time of theft, also had a black rear rack with a CoPilot Limo child seat, although that could have been removed. Bontrager tires. Has a sticker that says Printer's Square and a number on it like B004. Also has two plastic bands around the seat pole, a yellow and a green one with numbers on them. The picture uploaded is a stock photo, but very similar to the stolen bike.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a Trek U-Lock and cable to a wooden post in my back yard. I found the cable cut and the lock left in the back yard. I last rode the bike the morning of Sept 12 and found it missing the morning of Sept 14. It was stolen at the same time as my boyfriend's black Trek (separate report filed).

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

4833 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU261C2723D
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Three years old but used lightly. Has a black bottle holder fastened to frame. May or may not have a Trek U-Lock and cable on it. Has a sticker on the frame that says Printer's Square and a number like B004. Also has two plastic bands around the seat base, a yellow and a green one with numbers on them. Bontrager tires. I do not have an actual photo of the bike, the photo uploaded is a stock photo, but it looks very similar.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked basement, but not locked to anything. The basement door may or may not have been open, there was no sign of forced entry. Bike was stolen along with a silver Gary Fisher (separate report listed).

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Sidewalk
1700N Elston (couldn't really see a civic number)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P6FG10083
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black (red lettering)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good conditions (maybe a few scratches). The bycicle has 3 BikeRevolution (www.bikeshepherd.com) stickers (on the top tube, on the stem, and on the lower part of the bottom tube). Front wheel is a Bontrager, rear wheel is a Xero wheel with paired up spokes (see photo). Cateye speed cadence sensor on the right part of the front fork. 2 bottle holders. Seat is locked to the frame with a small Kryptonite chain (but that can be easily cut). BikeShepherd number 110000245 (PulseID). Aluminum frame, front fork and seatstays are carbon fiber. Triple crankset, 9 gear cassette. Bicycle is also already registered with the city of Chicago

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?: 
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?: 
From 1:15 pm until 10:15pm (possibly still there around 5pm)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bicycle on 1765 N Elston ( northbound side of the road) at 1:15pm. After the H/O block party the bike wasn't there.... Chained it to the metal rail which separates the sidewalk from the road (the sidewalk is 2.5 feet elevated wrt to the road at that point). Arbus Granit lock (with flat key, but still a relatively old model) locks wheel and frame. Kryptonite cable used to lock the front wheel. 2nd (thinner) kryptonite cable used to make 2nd loop through front wheel and frame (really the purpose of that was to lock the helmet). I looked for eventual pieces of the lock / chain(s), and couldn't find any. The photo below shows the bike as it was locked before being stolen.

Trek 1.2 Triple

Location

Inside of Lincoln Park
N. Stockton and W. Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black with red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has BRIGHT GREEN handlebar tape. Also on one side of the down tube is a small sticker of a black ribbon, very easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Carbon front fork, aluminum frame. Handlebar mirror on the left side.

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 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?: 
We locked it at 3pm, we returned at 6:45 and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
We were at the Chipotle Cultivate festival in Lincoln Park and locked my bike and my gf's bike together to a fence beside some of the staff trailers at the event. There was some sort of protest going on near by. Some of the staff would later say they saw a bunch of kids milling around there. We locked up both bikes and when we returned my lock had been cut. They left my gf's much more valuable bike laying on the ground and took my cheaper one instead.

Dawes SST Steel 49 cm

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
All Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo (south entrance near the Nature Boardwalk. Went into the zoo from 12 pm until 5 pm. Returned to see bike was missing.

2012 Bianchi Pista

Location

Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Trying to find that out from the dealer
Size: 
Medium. For a rider between between about 5'6" and 6'0"
Color: 
It is white with seafoam green handles and seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is essentially new. Features include seafoam green handle bars and seat. Cheap plastic pedals. The frog lights - one front and one rear. I believe there are a few rainbow-esque details on the frame.

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 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?: 
Between 4 and 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
It was locked outside of the Steppenwolf Theatre. On a bike rack in the theatre outdoor parking lock. Below street level in a fenced-in area. No sign of tampering with the bike rack. It was locked with a new lock - very secure.

Mongooose girls bike

Location

Niles , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD12AD0370
Size: 
Tween child size
Color: 
light purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was new as of may, but the rubber on the end of the handle bars was already well worn.

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?: 
Unlocked in secure area of back yard
Incident Description: 
I have video and pix - stolen 9/13/12 at 2:37 by 2 males in a white minivan missing its passenger side front hubcap. Please look for it at local flea markets!

ParkPre Solitude No Suspension

Location

The Levee
4035 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'' pedals if that helps
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not in the greatest condition. Just replaced the plastic pedals with metal diamondback pedals. Just added a cup holder. The seat is covered with black electrical tape because it is ripped. The right gear shift is missing its cap.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I found it unusual that it was still bright outside, the church next door was let out, & no other bikes within a 20 foot radius were touched event though they were much nicer than my bike.

Giant ORC 2

Location

Equinox Fitness Club
1740 N Clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Griant Blue Road bike, ORC 2 about 9 nines old, valved around $1000

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 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?: 
20 hours
Incident Description: 
Left (Locked) in front of Equinox Fitness Club, 1750 N Clark St, chicago 60614. Left over night to fine bike gone.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Intersection of Rush and Ontario
55 E. Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Couldn't locate
Size: 
28"
Color: 
White with lime green down the front of the bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, has a wire basket in front, front and rear flashing lights, reflector on the back tire joint is busted, the reflector inside the front wheel is broken and taped with white duct tape, has a bell, stickers for building registration, and black cruiser seat (the picture is from the internet and doesn't have the bells and whistles)

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
When into the store, came out and my bike was gone. The valet guy across the street didn't see anything.

Felt Z85

Location

Adams and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Several Chicago Tri stickers on the top bar. Look Keo pedals. Machinery Bike shop sticker.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out from my open garage door.

Jamis Satellite

Location

UIC Applied Health Sciences Building
1919 W. Taylor Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few scratches. Handlebar tape peeling.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Trek 1.2 WSD

Location

Home
1919 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU358C1733E
Color: 
Blue/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Lock clip installed.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Sometime during the night stolen off back deck. Access to deck was not possible without hopping a couple fences.

Trek 1.2 Alpha

Location

Home
1919 W ARMITAGE AVE APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C0828E
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing real deflector. Scratches on rim of front 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen off porch, likely sometime during the night.

Bianchi Strada

Location

Union Station
Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Burgandi/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition no scratches seat was made of comfort drifit material

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
22 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike at 6am on 9/13 in front of UNION STATION, When I returned in the evening at 730 it was raining so I took a cab home. When I walked back to UNION STATION this morning I noticed that my bike was no longer there and the newer u-lock with flat key remained on bike rack

Big Shot

Location

PERFORMANCE BIKE SHOP
HALSTED
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
0F11L00665
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
BLACK FRAME BLUE DEEP V WHEELS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. HAS A BLUE CHAIN, BLUE SEAT, BLACK HANDLE BAR TAPE(BULL HORN) BLACK SPROCKET, MONKEYLETRIC LIGHT IN SPOKES OF REAR WHEEL, CAGES ON PEDALS MISSING REFLECTORS ON THE BACK, WIRE BOTTLE CAGE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, DINO HORN, BLUE LIGHTS IN FRONT SPOKES.

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?: 
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?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Went into performance bike shop on halsted and diversey. I was just grabbing a new tube for another bike I walked right past the thief while inside (6'3" mid to late 30s, 190lbs, white shirt, black male, small tool belt) as soon as i was walking to the front of the store I realized I did not see my bike on the rack anymore. ran outside only to talk to a guy coming in who said he saw the thief take off on the bike and head south on halsted.