Recent Reports

Giant Acapulco

Location

Andersonville, stolen from back patio
Glenwood and Carmen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
not sure exactly- around 17" (women's mountain bike)
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The spokes on the wheels were a bit rusty (especially the back wheel), there was a small tear in the bikeseat, there was a mirror installed on the left handlebar, a black wire basket on the front with a white blanket with ducks on it inside, front and back lights, U-lock was attached.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
My bike was in an enclosed back patio area which is shared with neighbors in my building, and is only accessible through a heavy locked gate from the alleyway. The bike was locked to itself. I remember seeing my bike the night of September 10th. When I went downstairs I noticed that the lock on the gate had been broken and my bike was missing. There was also broken glass and a stranded red backpack at the scene.

Specialized Hardrock classic

Location

Schaumburg metra train station
Springsouth
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 8:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P8KU11253
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, luggage rack behind seat, thin white stripe on tires, Aftermarked wider handle grips, Odometer/speedometer system with removable gauge gone.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8:45am to 5:30pm 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in dedicated enveloping bike rack at remote out-of-the-way parking lot at train station.

Trek Soho S

Location

Corner of Waveland & Wilton, near Wrigley Field
915 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV315CO595E
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver water bottle holder, Bontrager LED headlight and rear light, two spokes missing from 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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock cut and bike gone from my house overnight

Trek 820

Location

MTCC
3241 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU321C5020E
Size: 
It is a full-size men's mountain bike.
Color: 
Black and White With Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is about a year old. It is a Trek 820 8 Series, and I have ridden it quite a lot since purchase. On the front is a vintage 70's generator-powered headlamp with a custom mounting bracket, and on the back wheel is the generator. The front tire is generic and the back is a thoroughly-worn Bontrager. The main color combo is black and white, and it also has blue stripes. The shifting levers are red, and the bike is stock. It is a full-size men's 26" mountain bike, and is sadly gone...

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?: 
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?: 
I left the bike overnight and it was missing in the morning.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked overnight in front of the student meeting / socializing / eating facility on the campus of IIT called the MTCC, or the McCormick Tribune Campus Center, and it was missing in the morning when I went to leave for class. I think the cable lock I used was cut and the bike was stolen, also the camera above the area where it was at HAPPENS to not be functioning anymore.

Lemond Zurich

Location

Bikerack near bus stop at Adams just west of Clark St. Chicago
100 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lemond spine frame in steel and carbon, yellow lemond stickers, stock bontrager wheels, red keo sprint pedals, ultegra

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked during business hours in busy loop location adjacent to a bus stop. It shared a rack with another bike which was unharmed.

2005 Raleigh Supercourse

Location

Right in front of the Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some of the paint below the seat was chipped away, otherwise in good condition.

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?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on the street side of the bike rack closest to the Art Institute main staircase.

Men's Gray Miyata older road bike

Location

Residence (garage)
2432 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
on the larger size...for tall guys
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had no handle bar tape and the front derailleur had been removed (though shifter on hand handlebars was still there. The seat had a crisscross pattern on it. A u-shaped lock was on the bike, but not locked to the bike.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was one of three bikes stolen (others include women's blue schwinn roadbike with orange tape and a newer men's brown schwinn) from the locked garage. The overhead door was likely pried open. The perps also stole some power tools (sander, drill, and jigsaw). We think they must have had a truck to get away with all the stuff without being noticed and wouldn't be surprised if it was someone in the neighborhood. There is no reason for someone to target our place over any of the others on the block unless they had already seen what we had inside it (which was basically everything they took).

Schwinn Women's LeTour

Location

Residence (garage)
2432 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
average? I'm 5'6 and it was a good fit.
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwinn logo has been scraped off. Handle bar tape is bright orange held on with black electrical tape. I put on sparkly orange lightning bolt stickers on the main tube. If this is pulled off, it should leave a glittery silver residue. I had installed an aluminum water bottle holder as well.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked garage. Last seen around 7 pm on 9/5. Likely stolen during the day on 9/6.
Incident Description: 
Bike was one of three bikes stolen (others include old gray miyata road bike and a newer men's brown schwinn) from the locked garage. The overhead door was likely pried open. The perps also stole some power tools (sander, drill, and jigsaw). We think they must have had a truck to get away with all the stuff without being noticed and wouldn't be surprised if it was someone in the neighborhood. There is no reason for someone to target our place over any of the others on the block unless they had already seen what we had inside it (which was basically everything they took).

fixed gear bike flip flop hub

Location

irving and naraganset
dakin st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2011 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
beautiful condition , blue tires black and white seat, fixed gear, 'adaptive' sticker on the right side (probably gone)

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?: 
1 night i left it in my driveway
Incident Description: 
i forgot my bike outside, in my driveway and it was stolen

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Sheridan & Briar
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. the bike had black rims/hubs/tires on a darker red frame (almost burgundy). small silver combination cable lock on the seat post as well that most likely wasn't detached.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a City of Chicago lighting box (black painted and about 6 ft tall, couple feet wide at the top) around 7pm. came back down from a friends apartment and it was gone. no sign of the bike or the lock.

2011 Marin Kentfield FS 22

Location

Home
Mohawk Ct
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11641FSF187
Size: 
22
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Combo lock mounted under seat (black, coiled, 4 number combo), silver/black air pump mounted next to left peddle, Campbell St Bike Shop sticker (Arlington Heights), empty black water bottle holder

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: 
Stolen from an unlocked garage in broad daylight. Other neighbors lost more, including iPods and cash from gym bags, which were also taken. We speculate my bike became the getaway vehicle, so someone probably saw the thief peddling away with at least one gym bag, which would have appeared odd in our suburban neighborhood.

Specialized Langster

Location

Clybourn & Webster (Panera Bread)
2200 N. Clyborne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2011 - 11:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium (54 cm)
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, brand new drive train, "We are Traffic" sticker around the frame top tube

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My lock was old and probably needed to be replaced. I'm not sure exactly how it was defeated.

Raleigh Detour3.0

Location

Home
Midway Airport Area/ 5100 S.Central AV
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 3:49pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U82K26572
Size: 
19in
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, Lights front/rear, bottle holder attached.

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?: 
15 minutes unwatched, had been out longer than that.
Incident Description: 
Seems bike was traded off with another Raleigh left in alley. Conveniently enough a junk man came by a couple hours later and picked that one up. Had at least two others in the back of truck. I am not buying that all these bikes were just thrown out.

2011 Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Park Place Tower Bike Room
655 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was purchased 3 months ago and had only been ridden a handful of times so it was in excellent condition. The reflector is missing from the back wheel. The bike had a "Park Place Tower Bike Space #204" sticker attached to the top horizontal bar. Although thieves may have likely removed this sticker, possible residue is remaining?

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike is permanently stored in this locked bike storage room, unless in use. It was stolen sometime between August 10th and September 4th
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in a locked bike storage room in Park Place Tower. I last rode the bike on August 8, 2011, and noticed it missing on September 4, 2011. The bike was taken, along with the U-lock, with no trace of any cutting or removing of cables/locks/tires/etc. Any help in locating this bike (which was just purchased 3 months ago) is greatly appreciated!

Trek 1.2 WSD

Location

Filter
1373 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47 cm frame
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. light aqua grip tape. a fender attached over the back wheel. bottle cage.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of Filter at 7 pm. I used a cable through my back wheel and attached it to the u-lock, which was through the front wheel and frame, and locked to the bike rack. After Filter closed at 9 pm I went in a friend's car to get dinner elsewhere. When I returned the bike was gone and the lock was left, cut.

Schwinn Prelude

Location

my apartment
leland ave. and dover ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
25" or 63cm
Color: 
black with yellow and red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
700cc rims with michelin tires with yellow stripes, newer seat has a small tear and a vent in it, i dont remember the serial number but i remember using it to discover it's a 1987 model, i painted small black patches of touch up on the frame, the cable housing is black. yellow handlebar tape. the brake covers don't fit properly.

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?: 
the bike was unlocked on my 2nd floor patio.
Incident Description: 
somebody must have jumped the fence in my yard and taken int from our balcony. i was at work at the time, it was midday.

Raleigh

Location

3600 N Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is good. The Navy Blue Paint job is fairly resent (April), Was done myself so their are sines of the previous white paint near the crank. which is still from when it was a ten speed. it has serfas seca (balck/grey) tires, fixed gear flip flop hub with the free wheel pretty rusted from the winter. black handlebar tape, with only the front break. Still has the Raleigh symbol on front.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 5 Hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was on the third floor of a locked porch in a locked yard for about 5 hours only access is through a stairway that leads to a the locked door. Must have climbed the railing from the stairs to access the porch. from talking to neighbors their were people moving out and in in the near area.

Make: Diamondback Make: Edgewood 19 in.

Location

McCabe Hall - Student Housing at DePaul University
900 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2011 - 12:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
06l0026179
Size: 
Larger bike, comfortable for someone 5'10 or taller
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Circular rearview mirror off left handlebar, attachments for a light and a speed reader on the middle of the handlebars, waterbottle attachment and an attachment for a small, skinny bicycle pump on the bottom bar of the frame, both a reflector and a back light on the back of the bicycle. Seat can be fully removed. No kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
2 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of a DePaul university residence hall. Two bikes were chained together and to a bike rack, through both of the frames and front wheels. The lock was cut and the second bike was moved a few feet away and the lock was put back around it. The other bike was taken.

Giant Sedona ST 17 GR

Location

Irving Park Blue line
4131 W. Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium-17 in wheels
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition because mostly used as an indoor exercise bike. Has a few minor marks on the bike peg area from being attached to a bike stand to double as use as an indoor exercise bike. It is likely a 2006 model (from when it was purchased) because the original seat, which was taken with at the time of lock-up, was stamped with the date 06/2006.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9-10 hours
Incident Description: 
My boyfriend rode the bike and locked it to the bike racks almost directly in front of the Irving Park Blue line station around noon on August 26th. When he came back from work around 9:00 that same day, the bike was missing along with lock. There was no employee at the station at the time he arrived and he couldn't locate anyone to talk to for about ten minutes at which point he decided to leave. The bicycle seat had been taken with him at the time of lock-up and I currently have possession of it. It is the original bike seat and has the Giant logo on it.

2009 Trek 1.5 Alpha

Location

Union Park North Coast Fest
Ashland and Lake Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2011 - 3:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
White with black and red stripes.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sram Red Brakes, Ultegra crank, Dura ace deraillures, 105 rear cassette, SPD pedals, White and black San Marco saddle, Two white bottle holders, black handlebar tape, black brake cables, carbon seat post that has scratches on it, two red lights on the seat post. The bottom bracket was due for a cleaning so when it rides, it makes a clicking noise. Black tires with red striped tread.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to North Coast Music Festival on Friday September 2nd. I locked It up near the Green line stairs (Ashland/Lake) about 100' north of the main entrance into union park. i thought it would be safe near the security detail by the entrance. I guess I was mistaken. Should have used a U-Lock. This is an older picture of the bike but the frame is still the same. it was taken any time between 6:30-9:30pm. Karma!