Recent Reports

Diamondback insight 1 '08

Location

Marwen
Chicago and Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
482k32375
Size: 
frame size:19 (top of frame was about 30" from ground)
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
practically new, tires were a bit worn and probably a bit of mud there was a small red stripe on the front quick release tab from a sticker that was on the bike when I purchased it

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
no more than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the fence outside marwen (833 N. Orleans) at about 1:00, I came back at about 4:15 when I discovered it to be gone, part of the cut-through lock lying on the ground

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Starbucks
1157 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU024C1397C
Size: 
19 inch frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carrying rack on the back, bottle cage, damaged right pedal from fast right turns

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Sign to which bike was locked was lifted and replaced.

Bridgeston MB-6

Location

1109 East 52nd Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bridgestone MB-6 mountain bike with pink lettering. Numerous pock marks on downtube from smacking lock against it. Missing front derailleur. Plastic fenders on front and rear. Metal pedals with plastic mountain toe clips. Linear pull (V) brakes. Bar ends. Specialized Fat Boy tires on front and rear. Purple Profile brand bottle cage, plastic.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen between 8:00 pm - 8:00 am July 25. Bicycle was locked to a wooden porch railing in the parking lot behind my apartment building. The cable was cut and the lock was left lying on the ground.

2005 Fuji Captiva

Location

Apartment
443 W. Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17"L
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a "Wrightwood" bike room sticker on it (green and white)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was chained to a city tow zone pole which was lifted out of the ground in order to take the bike and u-lock that had it secured to the pole. This is my best guess of what happened because the tow zone pole fully lifts out of the ground.

Navy Blue Mountain Bike (similar to Mongoose)

Location

Lincoln Park
2111 N Dayton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
24" Mountain Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's pretty much brand spanking new, and I'm not sure of the brand but there are mountains on the sides of it. There is a new seat cover on it, and when it was stolen, there was a set of 180 ear muffs clipped on the middle. On the handlebars, the water bottle clip is broken off.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I always keep my bike in my locked backyard. This morning, I came outside and saw the neighborhood homeless man's cart sitting outside of my gate. I am guessing that he somehow jumped the fence (very tall with spikes), and I'm not sure how he did it. He also stole a baby carriage, and I'm not sure what else.

Mongoose Hill Topper

Location

200 West Monroe
200 West Monroe St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 2:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a yellow rock shock on the front. The handle bars have silver bar ends on them as well. The other distinguishing feature is the mountain tires were replaced with Michelin slicks. The bike was in good condition. Also was purchased in the late 90's and had a sticker on the front tube of where it was purchased. I believe that was The Bike Shop which used to be on Belmont Ave in Wrigleyville.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than a half hour
Incident Description: 
The cable was cut and left at the scene. I had the seat and all extra taken off and with me at the time. The bike also has SPD pedals on it.

Motobecane - vintage 70s

Location

Sawyer\Wrightwood
2500 Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
na
Size: 
29"
Color: 
silver\grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vintage '70s Motobecane has a clamp rack on the back, ratty tape on the handlebars and a green plastic-covered chain under the seat with a combination lock which the dirtbag will not be able to remove.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
My silver\grey Motobecane 10-speed mid-'70's model was stolen on 7/22 approx 10pm from the 2500 block of north Sawyer. The dirtbag headed east on Wrightwood across Kedzie and down Linden toward Sacremento. The bike has a rack on the back, ratty tape on the handlebars and a green plastic-covered chain under the seat with a combination lock which the dirtbag will not be able to remove. If you have any info please call Dave 773-588-2205 or email [email protected]

Gary Fisher Kai Tai

Location

HOME
4136 N KENMORE AV
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 18, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUH0746715
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT HAS A BLACK RACK ON THE BACK. THE DECALS ON THE FORKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. THE TIRES ARE THIN.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
tHE BIKE WAS LOCKED TO THE WOODDEN RAILING ON THE BACK PORCH. THE LOCK'S CABLE WAS CUT WITH A CUTTER. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 18JUL08 AT 2300HRS AND 19JUL08 0900HRS

Trek Navigator 300

Location

Residence
5525 N Winthrop Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 6:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK5L35304
Size: 
14.5" slanted bar men's bike
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, just had a tune up. It has a red flashing light built into the seat and a seat leash attachment. Water bottle cage installed.

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 is always kept here
Incident Description: 
I keep my bike in my private garage behind the building at 5525 N Winthrop Ave. It isn't locked to anything within that garage as I am the only one with access to the garage. For some reason, my garage did not close all the way on my way out Sunday morning so someone was able to get in and take my bike along with my size small black Bell helmet.

Specialized HardRock Mid-80s

Location

Residence
445 E. Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 6:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens - Large
Color: 
Black w/ Yellow Logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black metal fenders over back and front wheels, very good condition, small silver bell in front

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 mins
Incident Description: 
Man with shaved head rode off on one of the very first Specialized Hard Rocks in front of me. In very good condition, resembles a hybrid but it is a mountain bike.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

321 N Michigan Avenue
321 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new/Purchased from Johnny Sprockets/"45 days old"..scratches on the frame from the ULock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked the frame of the bike to a bike rack with a ULock/flat key. And when I came back the bike was gone, and the Ulock was perfectly intact and locked on the ground around the bike rack. I was gone for 1 hour.

Raleigh 'Marathon' mixte conversion

Location

Noble Square
1232 N Cleaver
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 11:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
To fit 5'8" rider
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- black rear rack. - schwalbe white-wall tires. - peddle clips and straps. - single-speed conversion (e.g., no gears, although suntour gear shifters are present on head-tube); black chainring - older-style silver brakes (dura-ace) with red dots - black leather brooks saddle with springs - silver handlebars with black rubber patterned grips - scratched up tob tube - raleigh name plate on head tube

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?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from front porch due to unlocked front gate

MAKE F15 - MODEL TIBURON

Location

205 N MICHIGAN - LOCKED TO THE BIKE RACK ON THE LAKE ST. ENT
205 N MICHIGAN
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 7:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU348C0052B
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLK/SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW BIKE - TIBURON 2008, MAKE=F15, FRAME = M, HAS A BASKET HOLDER ON THE FRONT, HUFFY SEAT THAT DOESNT FIT (SOMEONE STOLE THE SEAT A FEW DAYS BEFORE AND REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER)

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I RODE MY BIKE TO WORK AND LOCKED IT UP AS USUAL. I GOT SICK THAT DAY AND ENDED UP TAKING A CAB HOME. WHEN I LEFT FRIDAY AT NOON, THE BIKE WAS THERE. WHEN I CAME TO PICK IT UP ON THE SUND. 12TH IT WAS GONE. NO LOCK, NO BIKE.

Cannondale SM600

Location

Alley Between Newport and Cornelia
920 W Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 11:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
20031489029
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very unique 1989 Cannondale frame w/ white stem, white Indy XC suspension fork, XT Rapid Fire shifters, XT Front and Rear Derailleurs, LX Crankset, XT Rear Hub w/ Mavic Wheel, bar ends. At the time it was stolen, it had a Trek seat pouch with some tools, C02 head, tubes. White Avocet 25 on the handle bar.

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?: 
15-20 minutes secured... but not locked.
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was secured to the roof of my car as I was just returning from our 4th of July vacation. After unloading the first bit of things from the car and unpacking for 15 minutes, I went back to put the bikes away and found that someone had stolen my Cannondale!

2007 Cannondale Optimo Cyclocross

Location

Place of Business
70 W. Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue cannondale optimo cyclocross, yellow handlebar tape, 2 yellow Get A Grip bottle cages, Shimano Tiagra shifters and derailleur, SPD pedals, silver screw in bar plugs, Terry Butterfly saddle, carbon fork, yellow tape on the seat post, has both regular brake shifters and brake levers on the flat part of the handle bars

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours, between 8:10am and 10am the bike was stolen
Incident Description: 
The bike looks like the photo, but just with bright yellow handlebars and yellow bottle cages and a different seat. The bike was locked up in front of my office building on Madison street at 8:10am and at 10am a friend spotted a guy riding it north on Wabash by Grand. The bike and the lock a missing.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Apartment Building
4702 N Beacon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black handlebar tape. Perfect condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
4 hrs
Incident Description: 
Some Fuckwad Stole my bike!

Women's Schwinn Cimarron Comfort Bike 26'' (from target)

Location

57th street Metra stop, bike locks east of stop (in Hyde park)
57th Street and S Lake park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't know, but I still have the tags that came with it
Size: 
26''
Color: 
Light blue, silver and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new, bought it last fall. It had a black rack attached to the back. It also had a little light attached to the back.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours from 6pm to 9:30 PM
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike with my cable padlock to the bike rack, then I used a small U lock I have to lock the front wheel to the frame (because its easy to remove). It was parked at the 57th metra station, slightly to the east of the entrance where there are a few bike racks. I didn't see any remains of the bike, it was just completely gone.

Specialized Hybrid

Location

Ratner Gym at the University of Chicago
5600 S. Ellis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 12:51pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The right hand brake doesn't connect to any brake, accessories include hand pump and rear tire rack, faded numbers on gear shift.

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?: 
During workday, 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I am not quite sure. Bike was there in morning and then gone when I wanted to go home.

1997 GT Ricochet

Location

Lill and Racine
1131 W. Lill Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2007 - 11:33am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19" Frame
Color: 
Atomic Burrst (Light Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike pump and gear bag under seat. Rock Shox Indy XC front fork. Presta valves

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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
Stolen from out of garage behind residence

1982 Nishiki road bike

Location

Streetside Cafe
3201 w. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good condition, I just had a tune up and put two new tires on it a couple days ago. The Nishki logo is beige and is started to chip, and there is a minor tear in the seat. The handlebar tape is beige.

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: 
My bicycle was locked in front of a busy bar on a bike rack with several other bikes. I entered the bar at 5:45 and came out at 12:30 to find both my bicycle and the lock gone.