Recent Reports

1997 Trek 800 Sport Gold Downhill Mountain bike

Location

apt
Bell street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. New comfort easy ride seat. Blue water bottle original tiers.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45min
Incident Description: 
Was moving my friend over to her new apartment. I only had a a bit of time so I locked it out front moved her in and came back to find it gone. Someone came out of a different apt building and said they saw a young light skinned African American boy with braids and a black backpack cut the lock and ride way up bell towards Devon

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Home
3056 n Racine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21'' or 58cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition with a little underside rusting, it has a unique one piece crank that isn't original. It has an Alex front rim and velocity rear flip/flop rim that's set up with a free wheel. Flipped and chopped front bars with white tape with a single center front brake.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 12:00am to street sign outside my apartment. Saw it locked at 2:30am as I went to sleep. Awoke at 10:30 looked out and saw lock cut and in grass were my bike was locked. Lock was cut with a chisel tool of some kind.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Moody Bible Institute
Wells and Chestnut St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C31C8925
Size: 
Medium Women's
Color: 
Charcoal gray with lime green details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has a bag underneath the seat and a kickstand. It is a women's style step-through bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Overnight, roughly 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a tree along the sidewalk.

2009 Bianchi Cortina

Location

Chase Bank
1122 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In like new condition. Had bottle cage and saddle bag.

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?: 
3 hours

Fuji 3.0 Absolute

Location

U.I.C. Marie Robinson Hall
811 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Maroon (Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No after-market upgrades (all factory parts). Front rim has two identical dents on each side from getting stuck in sewer cap. Disconnected rear brakes because tire is crooked (read brake cable possibly hanging loose). Right pedal bent. Two different kind of tires. Derailer cable is ripped at end from pedal yanking it. Multiple scratches all over frame.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike to UIC housing bicycle rack and realized it was stolen when I was heading to class in the morning. The offender left an old rusty green huffy by the bike rack.

Cannondale F2000

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4646 North Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue w/white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition / some minor scratches along toptube Schwalbe Racing Ralph great condition in front / worn in rear Selle Italia Saddle slight wearing Bar ends scuffed wheels are secured via Pinhead wheel locks

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: 
Stolen during Lincoln Square October fest (Saturday afternoon).

Specialized Roubaix Expert

Location

1945 N. Honore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STAE58C0203
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
white with black lettering and pinstriping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is excellent other than scratches on right handlebar tape, right pedal and rear derailler. Pedals are Shimano Ultegra. Upgraded Mavic Kysrium SL wheelset. Specialized seat pack containing tube and tool and inflator. Upgraded Koobi saddle. Garmin Edge 500 computer.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Our detached 2-car garage on the alley behind our house was broken in to. Overhead door was apparently rammed in to by a truck and bottom was pulled out forcibly.

Kuota

Location

CBOT
W Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Kuota Decal is broken up. It has a compact Sram rival group on it. By the BB there the frame is damaged with a tear in Carbon. Red Fizik Arion Tri saddle. Mavic Aksium rear wheal the front was left. The left bar is taped with Duct tape. Has a Tri bars clamped on.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Most likely the person just cut the cable and ran with the bike. Must have been a bit heavy at the time because they left my front wheel which is really weird. No police report yet.

2012 Trek FX 7.5

Location

UIC Dental Schoo bike rack
801 S. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't want to publicly release this info.
Size: 
Men's 27" bike
Color: 
charcoal black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with an attached mirror. Rack on the back with a black saddle bag. The rack has an attached back light on it. Saddle bag has a red inside lining. There is a white light on the handle bars and also a compass with a bell, and an odometer on the handle bars. Brakes were also upgraded.

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?: 
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?: 
I was having dental surgery at UIC on Paulina for about 3 hours.
Incident Description: 
I was running late for surgery and did not attach the u lock to the bike itself. only thru the cable. The bike rack was full in front of the dental school at 801 s. laflin and I thouht it was a safe location with people all around.

Univega Activa Trail hybrid

Location

cta Fullerton red line station
945 west fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WEKG01085
Size: 
19"
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Univega chromoly frame hybrid bike, bought on 8/24/12 from Nearly new bikes on Broadway. Has riser handlebars, white bontrager seat, kenda tires, Suntour component group (ie shifters and deraileurs), topeak bike rack. Installed new Origin 8 V brake levers and brakes this past weekend ( 9/8/12). Bike is in excellent condition for age (15+/- years).

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked to CTA Fullerton Station interior bike rack for 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Rode Bike to CTA Fullerton red line station, arriving at 7:45 am approx. Walked in, was asked by CTA personnel if I was "tying up" bike. Said yes, and proceeded to bike rack on behind turnstiles to right inside station. Using a Bulldog integrated lock cable, fed cable thru front tire and rack to top frame bar and seat. Went to work at Jardine Water Plant, next door to Navy Pier. Arrived back at station around 6:30 pm. Bike and like cable not present. Searched station to see if relocated. Proceeded to CTA personnel to report bike stolen.

Mercier Galaxy

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
N Ashland Avenue + W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new (a few markings on the crossbar where U-lock may have touched it); no straps/stirrups on pedals; back gears black, front gears are silver; one tire S valve, one tire P valve; may have cushion on seat;

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?: 
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?: 
Locked to a bike rack in front of Clybourn METRA station appx. 8 hrs

2009 Scott Speedster S30

Location

Evanston
1585 Ridge Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H9JZ49321
Size: 
Larg (56)
Color: 
White/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Scott Speedster S30. White & Grey with Gold Accents. Black mavic ksyrium equipe wheels with Red&Yellow highlights on hubs and rims. Red Michelin ProRace4 Tires. 105 Shifters & derailleurs. White Scott Saddle. White Fizik Bar Tape (smudged and well loved) Barfly Garmin Mount on handlebars. White waterbottle cages.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a hanging bike rack in a locked garage. Bike was gone when owner returned approx. 8-12 hours later.

Kona 20"

Location

Bioresearch Park
8045 Lamon Avenue
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
bright red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright red with yellow reflective tape; Large "the world outdoors" decal; Marzocchi MZIII fron suspension; Black eye rims; WTB saddle; disk breaks; well used and loved.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at work in my office park and the bike was locked to a rack among 10 other bikes. Someone must have cut the cable and made off with it

Specialized Allez - 90E0-7158

Location

Pink Line 54/Cermack
2134 S. 54th Av.
Cicero , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606000843H
Size: 
xl
Color: 
Black frame, charcoal lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is only 2 months old, there are some grease smudges on the lower tube on the word specialized. The handlebar reflector has a little paper sticker residue on it. The seat is the stock saddle which is black with 2 white stripes. May also have the Kyrptonite New York ulock, which is yellow and black, the lock is old and has some worn black electrical tape on the curve of the lock. Also has a water bottle holder on the bottom tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the main station area of the Pink Line at 54/Cermak.

Schwinn Madison

Location

Apartment
1526 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDT9030174
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Schwinn with yellow accented rims. Has a black fender with a cloth strap added onto the back of the bike. Single gear road bike. Says "Madison" in black across the top tube. Says Schwinn in black across the downtube. Drop down handle bars with black tape. The tape is starting to come off a bit exposing some of the metal underneath. Some noticeable use in terms of black dirt 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
We have a magnetically locked gate leading to our apartment. My bike was behind the gate. Sometime during the evening of September 10th my bike was taken from that area.

Specialized Globe 2008 Hybrid

Location

Place of buisness
Wells and Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium sized. For a 5'6" woman.
Color: 
Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A plastic lock holder that rattles around a bit. Handlebar grips that fit to your hands fancy-like.

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?: 
Bike was on inside of occupied office building during office hours. Unlocked but indoors.
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside converted office building. Someone must have walked into the building, or pulled open a door that wasn't locked properly due to construction in the building and nabbed the bike.

Torker Graduate Series

Location

1526 W Devon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS11D10620 G7D88-1
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Metallic Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black on brass bell near the left grip on handlebars, black fenders on front and back tires, 5-speed internal gear system, thin road tires, slight marks on frame from U-lock friction.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Back gate left unlocked. Perpetrator walked into building and stole two unlocked bikes.

Trek 820

Location

Andersonville Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, had a sticker with two androids holding hands and a rainbow flag on the left side. A new Pony Shop water bottle holder.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
overnight

Schwinn Suburban

Location

house
6600 block of North Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, new Schwinn seat, breaks, handlebars, purple fuzzy cover on frame, broken tail reflector, maybe an oak park registration sticker on it, and a broken bike lock holder on the handlebars.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from my yard

2011 Bianchi Pista

Location

Target
Logan Boulevard at Elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49am
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint condition and absolutely beloved Bianchi Pista with Velocity Deep-V Argyle rims with yellow tire trim (bike will now only have one of these wheels as the thief took the bike and back wheel only). The bike has has a "Boulevard Bikes" sticker as it was purchased there.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by detaching the front wheel from the frame (the only time I have EVER forgotten to secure the lock around the wheel and the frame). The incident happened on a very busy street during the end of daylight/beginning of twilight and in only an hour. It would have been obvious to passers-by that the bike was being stolen as the thief would have wheeled away the bike on one wheel.