Recent Reports

Masi Alare

Location

4300 N Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue on white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Masi Alare - has a bike bag with tools and spare tube, rear light, mounting bracket for front light, computer, white grip tape. Paint is scratched in some places, a little bit of a banged up city bike

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?: 
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 hour

KHS Flite 300

Location

Illinois Center (cul-de-sac/turnabout)
233 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red, Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, about a year old. No majot scuffs or damage.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (8 hours)

2009 Gary Fisher Mendota

Location

1308 W addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV288C2572D
Size: 
21
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new. Front light on handlebars, rear light on seatpost, and Village Cycle Center water bottle all attached at time of theft.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from a shared garage that *should* have been locked at all times - presumably, a neighbor left the door open at the time of theft.

SE Lager Baby Blue Back Wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

De'Noche
Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel has a fixed gear/free wheel switchable hub, the wheel is also a metallic bright baby blue.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I unintentionally left my bike outside overnight and this morning the back wheel was stolen :(. I have included a stock photo of the wheel.

IRO Bike Forums Group Buy (Mark V-ish)

Location

2952 West Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black track frame with a rear miche hub laced to a velocity aerohead. Front wheel is a radially laced mavic cosmo with QR. Front and rear brakes, shimano 105. Velo-Orange Postini bars with wrap around brake levers. Honey leather bar wrap and a honey leather brooks saddle.

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?: 
United States

trek t1

Location

lincoln park zoo
clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
wt4054c4049g
Size: 
54 inch frame bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new fix gear bike it has a rear hub with freewheel or fix gear

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?: 
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?: 
2 3 Hours
Incident Description: 
bikes were locked on the bike rack in the rear of the car in lincoln park zoo parking lot. came back both bikes were missing the t1 and madone 5.1

KHS Flite 220

Location

Hopleaf/Robert Jeffrey Salon Andersonville
5142 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V10N00195
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White w/ red and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a year old, after market seat, Front and back lights, one water bottle holder, bracket for computer, missing both end caps on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one hour
Incident Description: 
I was in Robert Jeffrey getting a hair cut and my bike was locked at the end of the new bike racks located on the street, beside the sidewalk. My helmet and bike were locked to the rack. I came out to my helmet and cut lock laying on the ground. I don't know if my bike was the only one taken as when I checked on it, there were many bikes locked to the rack. However, my lock was the only one laying on the floor. I filed a police report, but have to find the report number.

2012 Trek Madone

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU077CT066G
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
MATTE CARBON SMOKE/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New....

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 3 Hours

GT

Location

GoHealth
214 W. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back, nice WTB Speed V Comp seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A couple hours

2009 Trek

Location

Lincoln Park
2400 block of Orchard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black with Gold Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good Condition. Black Frame, Bontrager tires, small hand bell, trip computer. Trek blue water bottle carrier installed on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from inside a locked apartment lobby sometime between 8pm and 9am.

Specialized 2012 women's hybrid

Location

Rachel
3740 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Purchased August of 2012.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked private garage

2010 Raleigh Sport Road Bike 56cm (Black)

Location

Apartment Complex
Waveland and Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black, orange stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. One of the brake handles has been scratched. The front tires break valve is bent.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
This picture describes it all http://i.imgur.com/QYI38r0.jpg?1 The sign was removed.

Chubby's Beach Cruiser

Location

Robert Morris University
401 S. State St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Teal (Matte Finish)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, white wall tires, off-white/cream fenders, big white seat, wide handle bars, grips have a wood look to them.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of Robert Morris University on State St. near Van Buren St., locked it up at 9:30am, came back at 2pm to find bike and lock stolen.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

5409 S. Drexel Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium sized Women's
Color: 
Black and Charcoal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition Raleigh road bike, drop handlebars, blueish-green tie-dyed handlebar tape. It had two sets of brakes, one set on the flat part of the handlebars and one set in the normal place for drop handlebars. A black rack on the back for carrying stuff, and a small gear bag under the seat with tire levers, small multi-tool, etc. in it. A black bell on the handlebars with a painted speedometer on it (the arrow was at 80mph).

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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off of a third-floor back porch. The back porches are behind locked gates with barbed wire on top. The bike was not visible from the alley behind my apartment building. Thieves left the helmet.

1986 Nishiki Prestige

Location

Bucktown area
Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pink/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has white and pink bar tape and a Girls on the Run sticker 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between 7:00am and 4:00pm

Novara express

Location

Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U0xk28187
Size: 
Women's large I think
Color: 
White primarily
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1.5 years old. 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2hours
Incident Description: 
Saw on Craig's list that two bikes were stolen from treasure island on wells about 20 minutes after mine was stolen outside the Chicago history museum. Also saw that the Craig's list poster recovered one bike from the swap o Rama on Ashland

Trek 1.2 (2011)

Location

Home
3310 N LAKEWOOD AVE APT 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU330C1961F
Size: 
54 cm (21 inch)
Color: 
White & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinguishing features: Frame is mostly white - with some blue patterns and "Trek" in black lettering. Handle bar wrap/tape and seat is white color. Basket pedals (regular pedals with basket-shaped straps at the front of the pedal). Additional front brakes installed on center of handle bars -- factory only installs brakes on the side of drop handle bar. NOTE: bike computer mounts were installed -- so an empty mount at the top/center of handle-bars, along with sensors wired on the fork / front wheel as well as the crank/pedal. Condition: New-ish looking. Small dent on side of top frame/cross-bar. Back wheel is slightly off-center -- which causes slight rubbing/friction with the back brakes.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours (8:30am to 7:30pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the back porch of my appartement building. Bike was locked to railing on back porch, with a cable lock which secured the bike frame and front & back wheels to the porch railing. Bike was left in the morning, approximately 8:30am, and discovered missing at approximately 7:30pm. There was no sign of the bike or lock.

Huffy Cruiser with ibert safety seat

Location

Lincoln Square
2700 block of West Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24 inch bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
24" black cruiser bike with the words "Good Vibrations" on it and red handles. Attached was green ibert baby seat. Also stolen was baby bike helmet, blue with cars on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Our doctor called me while I was out with my son on the bike and gave us bad news. I cried all the way home and when I got there, didn't lock our bike. Now, it's missing from our yard. They even stole my baby's bike helmet.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Kiehl's
907 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
O12X050865
Size: 
55CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a month old, black on black with a grey Jamis label. A small headlight and taillight. Bike looks brand new, because it pretty much is.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked through the frame and attached to bike rack at midnight. Came back out at 8am and bike and u-lock were both missing.

Giant FCR 2

Location

Columba Yacht Club
111 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Gx8g9568
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White with pink trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Special clip in pedals, Water bottle rack, bell on handle bars, cannondale seat, under seat bag - brand new condition - 2 years old

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Columbia Yacht Club front door. I locked it at 2:30pm on Thursday May 16 and went inside club. Came out of club at 3:30pm and bike was gone. Club has video footage showing two men riding across bridge to club, then riding back out and one of them was on my bicycle. It took them 5 mins in broad daylight with people everywhere. They left one of the bikes they rode in on unlocked and against the rack where mine had been. Bike was a women's xs frame - customized for fit and function- a man would have looked funny on it.