Recent Reports

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Knapp Biomedical Discovery Ctr.
56th St. and Drexel Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old bike but in good condition; stickers reading "SCHWINN LE TOUR" are mostly eroded Stickers: University of Chicago bike room registration (top crossbar); sticker identifying it as having been purchased from a shop in Millcreek, PA (below seat post); one or two other stickers I honestly can't remember Parts: Avocet seat with new seat post; missing front fender with frame still attached to forks; back fender (aluminum) with white "Obama '08" bumper sticker applied vertically; racing bars with black and yellow foam tape; attachment for headlight on right handlebar; attachment for U-lock below seat post. Non-functioning back brake (stays clamped if applied), wobbly front brake

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Somewhere between 2 hours and 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack next to a University of Chicago building, recently installed and well-lit. Left bike there (outside of a friend's place) due to unusual circumstances, and did not need to use until Monday morning (9/21), when it was discovered to be missing at about 9:00 AM. The rack had not been broken, and the U-lock and bike are both gone.

2008 Fuji Track

Location

Mag mile
Michigan Ave & N Water St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF7L01598
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Dark blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new condition; it has a front brake; it is missing the silver plug at the left end of the handlebar

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
Incident Description: 
I saw the guy getting away with my bike and chased after him. I chased him north on Fairbanks Ct. but he got away. He was a black guy wearing a black backpack and a silver helmet.

Marin Hybrid

Location

Claremont and Roscoe
Claremont and Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M or L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike. In great condition. Had a get seat and storage pouch on the seat stem.

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?: 
It was in my garage.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole my bike and my husband's bike. It was during the day and a neighbor saw it and reported it. They were in a van with license plates registered to someone in Elmwood Park. The police have done nothing else except take our report.

Trek 830

Location

House
Claremont and Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with a Serfas ladies seat, hybrid tires, comfort handlebars and grips. Upgraded pedals. Rack on the back. Green bell mounted to the handlebars. Had a yellow LaSalle Bank Marathon whistle hanging from handlebars

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?: 
It was in my garage.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole my bike and my husband's bike. It was during the day and a neighbor saw it and reported it. They were in a van with license plates registered to someone in Elmwood Park. The police have done nothing else except take our report.

2009 Trek 7.3Fx Men's bike

Location

residential building
510 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 7:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new men's hybrid bike; purchased at Village Cycle on Wells (sticker on 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from behind a residential building from an area that is usually enclosed by a locked gate

Old Blue Dutch Bike, make: SPARTA

Location

510 W. Armitage; back of bldg
510 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 7:09pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
grey fenders, headlight, tail light; grey basket on back of bike

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bikes stolen from an area behind a residential building that is usually enclosed by locked gates

Trek 1200 Womans Road bike

Location

North Ave Beach, off the bike trail by the Lincoln park bridge
lake shore drive and la salle
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 9:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium sized womans bike
Color: 
Black, Silver, Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, 2006 bike, clean, it has a black water bottle holder.

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?: 
1.5 Hours
Incident Description: 
We locked our bikes and were at the beach 50 feet away, when we went back to head to the pavilion the one bike was gone.

Novara X-R

Location

Across from the Art Institute
Monroe and Columbus Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F6101715
Size: 
Med 16"
Color: 
Raisin
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked in bike rack on edge of Millenium Park across from Art Institute. Went into museum and when I came out a couple of hours later bike and lock were gone. They left my red bike helmet on the sidewalk. I assume someone cut through the cable lock.

Giant

Location

graduate student housing parking garage
6027 South Ingleside Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 11:38pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15" frame
Color: 
dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition - had a white crate tied on the back which has probably been removed - there weren't many distinguishing features... had fenders, had a basket lock on the front but no basket - that's hard to take off so it may still be on - there's a red tab that would lock the basket on - the back gear doesn't really work either, it doesn't switch over when riding...

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hours but I had been with it 24 hours ago...
Incident Description: 
I had the bike locked to a sign in the parking area of my building. I had not attended to it in 24 hours and now it is gone. I suspect the lock was cut and the bike taken.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Drexel Square
Drexel Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Tall frame
Color: 
Blue-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. A "Cape Cycles" sticker near the chain, a rear rack, and a damaged right pedal.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the (locked) first floor bike locker of my apartment building, cut the lock of mine and at least one other bike, then ripped the entire rack from its concrete mooring and tried to slide off a U-lock bike, but failed at this endeavor. They also appear to have pissed on the floor, which is really gross. Reported to University of Chicago police and to landlord.

2006 Fuji Track bike

Location

Corner
Damen and Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Unsure, I'm 6'1" So around 54?
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in reasonable condition, with some scratches on fork and frame, nothing major. Bike does have a stamp from Cycle Smithy where it was purchased. At the time it was stolen, it also had a read spoiler/mudguard and a front break, as well as plastic toe-clips

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?: 
About 3 hours, bike was stolen between midnight and 2am on Thursday september 17th
Incident Description: 
I was having drinks with friends in an apartment. My bike was parked across the street. Around 1am I heard something that sounded like a buzz saw across the street. By the time I checked outside, the bike was gone along with the lock.

Nishiki

Location

Residence
2121 W Cortez St Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Grips, Blue Chain, Blue Continental GP Wheels

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my porch on the morning of Sunday September 15th. It was not locked and was located in a back stairwell. Whomever took the bike had to exit through our neighbors backyard.

Schwinn Breeze

Location

home
1317 w. grand
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
average
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. has a 1973 Topeka kansas license sticker on frame. Front silver basket. Missing front fender. New brown leather seat and matching hand grips with stitching. Back rack.

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
lock cable cut.

Specialized TriCross Sport

Location

Basement Bike Room of Condo Building.
1050 W Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M5DL06541
Size: 
56 Inch Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a 2006 Black Specialized Tri-Cross with gray lettering. On the bottom of the frame it had a lot of discoloration from locking it up on bike racks. It had a Johnny Sprocket's sticker on it. It also had my number from the triathlon on it #3319. The grips were starting to show some wear and the seat on it had a cable connecting it to the pole. It had a mount for a rear light under the seat along with a mont for a light and a computer on the handlebars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24-26 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up in a secure bike room in the basement of our condo. Someone had to break in the front door and then into the bike room to steal this. I last used the bike at about 3pm on 9/15 and noticed it was gone the morning of 9/17. But I just that someone else in our bldg had some stuff stolen in a storage unit adjacent to the bike room the night of 9/15 or the morning of 9/16 so I'm assuming my bike was taken at the same time (early on the 16th). There were other bikes in the room that didn't get taken so I guess I was the unlucky one here. We believe that the thief tried to come back last night because our door look to be jimmy'd with.

Fuji Berkely

Location

house
Wellington and California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Teal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light on front handlebars, gel seat, rack on rear wheel

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day in yard behind a locked 6 ft fence.
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting in the yard behind a locked 6 ft fence and obstructed by bushes. Found missing the following day.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Home
924 W Agatite Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
p7ia00661
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Dark Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purchased late last year to replace my previous bike, which was also stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
The bike was behind a locked gate.
Incident Description: 
The bike was behind our locked gate, in the side passageway. I had left it there temporarily while I ran upstairs to give my daughter dinner after a trip to the beach. I presume the thief jumped the tall gate, grabbed the bike, and strolled out. (The gate is locked to the outside, but anybody inside the fence is free to leave.)

Schwinn Voyager GS 07

Location

In a locked stair well
3417 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 2:48pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
038675704701
Size: 
medium frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pretty standard, it did have a seat that was secured to the bike with a lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I had it locked inside my stairwell at my apartment from the front wheel to a slot in the outside wall. The stairwell landing was locked. Someone got in and removed the bike from the front tire.

ROSS centaur

Location

10 S Riverside Plaza south side bike rack
10. S Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
mostly white with a little pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ross centaur early 1990's mostly white and pink. New Tires and shimano pedals. New black grip with white threading. Right lower handle of grip near end is slightly ripped due to a recent fall. Has cables that have yellowed. My triathlon number was left on the top tube of the bike reading 0739.

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: 
I rode my bike to work and locked it to the bike rack on the south side of 10 S riverside plaza on monroe street at 7am in the morning. I returned at 4:30pm to find my bike missing. I'm assuming someone opened the lock and stole my bike :( since its an older bike i assume they wanted the new shimano pedals and tires.

Raleigh Mojave 3.0

Location

Residential area, private parking lot behind building
2349 W Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well-kept. Stock seat was removed; new Mavic Crossride rims, upgraded and new v-brake pads, new hybrid wheels

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not more than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was well-locked and well-hidden; behind a car. Bike seat is always removed, so the bike will be missing its stock seat. Clip-ons for bike computer and front light should be visible, as well as the magnet-detector on the front wheel and fork.

specialized Allez

Location

Home
Corner of Magnolia and Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratch on the frame from the lock.

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 street sign.

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?: 
10-12 Hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked outside overnight and forgot about it till the morning. When I returned the U-lock was cut in half (I'm guessing by a grinder of some sort) and the bike was gone.