Recent Reports

Scott Speedster 50 - 2013

Location

TBH Residence Hall - UIC Campus
1250 S Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AS20606990
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black/White/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used. Has Shimano MX80 Saint flat pedals. Has a bike light mount on the handlebars and a partial mount for a U-lock on the frame. All other components are stock Crankset Shimano 2303, 52/42/30t Bottom bracket Shimano Square UN-26 Shifters Shimano ST-2300 Front derailleur Shimano FD 2303 Rear derailleur Shimano Sora Rear cogs SRAM PG-830, 11-28t, 8-speed Number of gears 24 gear(s) Brake type Rim brake Brakes Scott Comp SCBR 312 Brake levers Shimano ST-2300 Rims Syncros Race 28 Aero Profile Front hub Formula Comp, 20h Rear hub Formula Comp, 24h Wheel size 700c Tires IMPAC Racepac, 700x23c Handlebar shape Drop bar Handlebar Syncros RR2.0 Stem Scott Alloy Seat post Syncros RR2.5 Saddle Syncros RR3.0 Pedals Sold separately Headset Integrated cartridge Chain KMC HG50 Weight 21.82 pounds

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
10:00 pm - 9:30 am ( 13 hours)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside of TBH Residence hall at the corner of Halsted and Roosevelt Road on UIC campus. Bike was likely targeted as it has been there on multiple occasions. U - Lock that was around the rack, front wheel and frame was cut using some sort of bolt cutters. Multiple attempts were made to break the lock free suggesting it was a struggle at first. Lock was left at scene, Police report was filed at 9:30 am on October 23, 2014.

Specialized Vita

Location

home
3834 N Wilton Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white w/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was 2 to 3 months old. Has a front light clipped to the right side of the handlebars and a back light clipped to the back of the seat.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks

Jamis Satellite (200?)

Location

Friends house
Winnemac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28-29. Fitted for a 6ft male.
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well kept, paint job was still in good shape. Some minor scratches White Bar tape. Planet Bike Eco Rack with chipped paint. Broken right front shifter, missing right shift cable for the rear derailer. Front and back wheels both had an allen key fitting to remove the wheels.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I think that someone used a grinder to cut my lock, there is evidence on the fence itself that supports this theory.

Trek 1.1 (2013)

Location

Just west of First Aid Comics
1617 E 55th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU216C7187G
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year of wear. Chipped paint on back side of fork between wheel and frame. Light mounts on seat post and handlebars attached with rubber loops. Grip tape slipped down a bit in drops, exposing handlebars.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to tree at 7pm. Found helmet, lock, and bike all missing at 11:15pm. Tree is large enough that bike couldn't be removed over the top. The lock was poor quality, and was likely defeated through force or decoding.

Trek Soho

Location

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu083c5550h
Size: 
20' men's
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, black, soho logo on frame, fenders, rear rack, lights, silver bird water bottle holder on frame

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?: 
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: 
Locked bike to rack, returned 3 hours later it was gone.

Cannondale Volvo

Location

Alta at K Station
555 W. Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Blue with Yellow details and a Volvo Sticker. Mountain Bike with quick release street tires. Front suspension with a yellow sponge spring. Quick release front and back tires. Quick gear shifters.

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?: 
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?: 
Two days

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

McDonalds - one or two buildings west from that corner
Fullerton & Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
normal
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Beautiful blue with Treck in large letters on the frame. Without scratches. It was used seldom until we came in Chicago and moved in LP a week ago. This was the fifth time out.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through the front wheel and the frame ... per my son. Apparently it was locked only through the wheel because he found the wheel locked with rest of the bike gone. This was on Fullerton and Halsted and I am curious if there are any cctv or similar surveillance equipment installed in the area. I do not have a picture - only the wheel and paperwork somewhere - we just moved in last weekend.

SE Draft Lite

Location

Apartment
1361 N. Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD221L0400J G7G58-2
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Matte Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. A unique feature of the SE brand is that there's a bottle opener underneath the seat

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 day
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike at Oct 23 at 7pm and discovered it missing at the date/time above. Earlier that day a stranger asked me while I was walking my bike how much it cost and where I got it and "if it went fast". It was a weird situation but I answered him figuring that he was innocently asking since, at the end of the day, knowing more about my bike doesn't make a U-lock easier to crack. This bike is generally on the low end in terms of new bikes - about $300 - so I didn't think it would be a hot target anyway. This incident with the guy obviously could be totally unrelated to it getting stolen.

Custom Redline

Location

2848 w diversey ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICS8E000106 G7B48-0
Color: 
Burgundy with a pale yellow band where it says "redline"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thick slick tires on front and back, drop handle bars with black tape and outward set brakes, silver petals, chunk out of right side of the seat,

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was inside my locked building- Right where I've been keeping it for a year-was there when I went to work that morning, I assume it's someone who had access to my building directly. A few new people have just moved in and I'll be doing neighbor rounds today.

schwinn cutter

Location

West Loop / between Adams St. and Monroe St.
125 S. Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
pink white green orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fading pink paint. some rust. orange deep V rims

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 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?: 
several days

kilo tt 43cm mercier no decal

Location

the yard of my house
2709 west potomac ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
43 cm
Color: 
white frame, with parts that area ll silver, black tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it is very ridden in, so a bunch of wears and tears. there is one bigger dent on the top tube around the center to the left side of the tube. on the left seat stays, where is right up close to the seat post, there is a big(1 inch) bach of rust, because i had a bike chain looped around it to attach to my Brook saddle, and it really rusted that exterior. it has a Taiwan flag sticker on the head tube, with a pink sticker says Lyra. my chain at the time was very loose. Build of the bike: nitto puere handle bar velo orange's head set threaded stem fixed gear with one left hand front break, velo orange's break lever, grey cable housing, trek break on front wheel b17 black women saddle (the the left side close to the end edge of the saddle has a big scratch thats close to a rivet size) the saddle is looped to the seat stay with bike chain silver an eighth inch crank silver paddle with small silver toe cage, white strap with inside painted aqua blue Shwalbe marathon tire (front) with silver rim gator skinn tire (rear) with copper colored rim (how ever the photo i am supplying was from the winter, some of the tire is switched out for summer cycling. but they are 95% all the same) (there are no fender on the frame, the front wheel is not deep v, the tire is also not white, and the seat is covered is due to the wet weather. i can send in other photo also)

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?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
it was between the time of 10 -12 pm that night was taken. I found out the next day as i am going to work, and realize my bike is not there.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Home
1547 N Hudson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU249C5110G
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Mat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Water cage and small pouch under seat

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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Somehow, someone got into our shared garage and stole the bike along with the helmet and tire pump. Our neighbor, who shares our garage, also had a bike stolen.

Trek 7.3 FX WSD

Location

1324 N. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU105C6088J
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a built-in lock that locks the back tire to the frame. No front tire

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 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?: 
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Incident Description: 
My bike has a built-in lock that locks the back tire to the frame. The front wheel was locked with a ABUS chain lock that I thought was also around the frame. The front tire was left.

Novara Express

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u128k00367
Size: 
Men's medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old Novara bike with Topeak pannier rack on the back. Black color. U-lock holder attached to the cross bar

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 metal pole, pipe, 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the metal fence under the tracks at the Ravenswood metra stop on Lawrence. left at 8:50 am and when I returned at 6:00pm the bike was gone.

Schwinn

Location

Gated backyard of residential apartment complex
953 E 61st St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Maroon/Deep brownish-red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a blue "2012 Utah for Obama" and another darker navy blue "You have the power-Democracy for America" bumper stick on the frames. A wicker dark brown oval basket is tied to the back rack with silver wire. Tears on back of bike seat sealed with glue.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Under 14 hours, bike locked by 7 p.m., gone by 9 a.m. next day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through frame inside gated back yard area of residential apartment complex to the bottom of a wooden staircase's railing. Bike locked around 7 p.m. on October 20th, 2014, and bike was gone by 9 a.m., October 21st, 2014. Another bike was also stolen in the same time frame, it was unlocked and on the second-level porch.

Schwinn Ladies Road Bike

Location

Alley on Patterson near Pine Grove
W Patterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Long pink brake cables visible on front handlebars, blue-rimmed wheels, silver rear cargo rack and toe-clips. Blue and silver frame with "Schwinn" logo in Yellow.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen (U-lock cut and left at scene) from the locked alley of my building in Lakeview on Patterson Ave near the intersection of Pine Grove and Patterson.

Scott Metrix 40 Men L

Location

CBOT building
141 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BIK16744901L
Size: 
Large Mens
Color: 
black and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
cut from bike rack outside CBOT/CME building downtown Chicago

2010 Scattante R-330 Road Bike

Location

Vapiano's
44 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
J10A91248
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Racing Numbers on middle frame. White taped handle bars. Ism Adamo Typhoon black Saddle seat. Mount for flash light on handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut. Bike was located directly in front of Vapiano's on 44 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60603. No Cameras on any of the buildings facing in that direction.

Trek Y-26

Location

1651 W Pratt Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C730428A
Size: 
19"
Color: 
silver / black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Full suspension aluminum bike. Black plastic mud guards. Front hub missing a fastener.

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?: 
a few months
Incident Description: 
The bike was unlocked in our building's secured rear yard. It's been there for months, until Friday 10/17 in the morning I took my garbage out and saw it missing. I saw it there less than a week ago. I just found out that the cameras that are installed there (one looking straight at the spot where the bike was) are dummies. Also, during the past few weeks, the lights in the rear yard have been on and off in an apparently random fashion.

Kona Dew

Location

2447 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30012318
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, w/ black handlebars and pedals, black rear fender, bell, and bug lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was improperly locked around front wheel only to fence at 2447 N Albany. Left for 25 minutes to walk a dog and returned to find only the front wheel and ulock remaining.