Recent Reports

1970 Chiorda Road Bike

Location

The Southern
Honore and North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19''
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage white Chiorda frame, orange brake pads, like brown handle bar tape, light brown trim on tires. Was in great condition.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours locked to another bike as well.
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to another bike around a street sign. Frames were locked around the pole, gone in hours, they must of lifted up the street sign.

Fuji Track

Location

3 flat
Arlington Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 11:22pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ8I01438
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped frame, purple handlebars, toe clips, water cage, single speed freewheel

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 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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Last night at 4:20am (right after the rain storm) I heard a man with an electric saw out side by the bikes. I yelled down at him to stop and he yelled back up "hey." I called 911 and they drove by 5 min later, shined a light on the area and kept moving. This morning at 7am when I went out at least 2-3 out of the 6 bikes were missing. I found 4 cut locks total but I believe at least one of them was from a bike that had been stolen a few weeks back.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Park at the corner of Halsted, Lincoln, Fullerton
2410 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MT31104323
Size: 
19.5" Frame
Color: 
Blue / Platinum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2004 Jamis Coda Sport Hybrid Bike with straight handle bars. Also had a headlight, rear light, bike computer (which didn't work), bag under the seat, and water bottle. Bike is in decent shape. Registered in the Village of Deerfield.

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 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?: 
2 hours (duing Taste of Lincoln Avenue)
Incident Description: 
Bike lock (cable with pad lock)was cut. Bike was locked to a fence along a sidewalk at a park with many other bikes. Sidewalk was hidden behind a parked truck. Occurred during the Taste of Lincoln Avenue Fest between 2 and 4pm on Sunday, 7/29. Lock, cable, and my helmet were left at the scene. Cable was not a super strong cable (which was why my bike was chosen).

KHS Urban Xcape

Location

Belmont and Cumberland Bus 77 Terminal
Belmont and Cumberland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Okay. Gears popped out of place sometimes. Had scratches on the frame. Had duct tape on the handle bars. Sometimes the grips on the handle bars would come off a little.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
About 24 hours
Incident Description: 
About a week ago my headlight went missing while the bike was locked in the same spot it was eventually stolen from. Not sure who might have taken it or when.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

North Ave Beach
1603 n lake shore dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15 in
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the bike racks at north ave beach.

Cannondale R400

Location

Condo
1901 s calumet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 4:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Worn tires. Texas maintance sticker. 2 water holders

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Month
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage

2006 Kona Stuff

Location

Lakeview
Greenview and School
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Off White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a good run but had normal wear and tear of a couple of seasons of hard riding.

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?: 
Monthes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage.

Low Pursuit Track

Location

Wilson Skate Park
700 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
None
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Raw/Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in immaculate condition besides two dents in the top tube near the seat post.

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 not locked, was left unlocked around other unlocked bikes for no longer than an hour.
Incident Description: 
Was at Wilson Skatepark for a Award ceremony for a skating contest. Put it in a corner of the park with some of my friends belongings. Was unattended for about an hour and when I returned, it was gone. Being the park is on the northside, I would assume it may have been seen on either saturday night and/or sunday easily. The bike also has two dents in the top tube near the seat post, otherwise, it is in perfect condition.

Navy Blue Raleigh One Way Fenders, Brooks Saddle SKU: 7843610028

Location

Alley behind my Apartment on Marshfield and Augusta
1025 Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 5:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U80005445
Size: 
for a 6 foot tall person
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Navy blue, with silver fenders and brown handle bar taping. 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 Days
Incident Description: 
The bike was on a locked porch. Somebody jumped the gate to get the bike out.

Redline Monocog 29er

Location

Daley Library, Bridgeport
3400 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent, but heavily used condition. Brown matte paint job, with a very distinguishing white "spine" design on the top tube. All stock parts, including the large 29 inch, 2 inch wide tires.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up outside. It appears the lock was defeated cleanly and taken away with the bike.

Schwinn Madison

Location

In front of revolution brewing
2330 n. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Need to find some paper work on this
Size: 
Large frame - up to 6'1"
Color: 
Yellow - black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of replacements- cheap 14$ pedals, transit bike rack that is held on by clips, kryptonite bike lock that matches the color of the bike and has an extrusion rope going through the back tire (if it does not get cut off) the model is NewYork lock, paint scratches here and there, new chain old sprocket that may start to slip soon, little to no cork grip tape left on the handlebars

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 street sign.

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?: 
12:30 am until 8:00am - 7 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bolt removed from base of street sign, pole lifted out of the base, bike taken off of pole, pole replaced - not sure if there was even a bolt to start

Scott Contessa Speedster 25 Women's Bike - 2012

Location

Our garage
4322 N. Keeler Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0T108564
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Essentially brand new. 2 water bottle cages, Shimano Tiagra components, 52cm, Shimano SPD pedals.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in our garage
Incident Description: 
We had our steel garage service door kicked in around 7:15am by a 15-16 year old (wearing a white tank top and plaid shorts) black kid in the 4300 block of North Keeler. He stole my women's purple and white Scott and rode it right out our front driveway gate. My husband heard him struggling to get the gate open from upstairs in the office and by the time he got down there, the kid was riding off. Another neighbor saw him in the alley while she was out watering, so he was definitely scoping things out on our block. Please keep an eye out for my bike, which I'm sure pretty I'll never see again. I've attached a picture.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lakeview
3900 N. PineGrove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 months old -- protective cover over the chain, back of the frame pretty muddy.

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 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: 
Not sure how it happened - was literally gone by 8am and got in at 4am.

2012 Trek Ion Pro cyclocross

Location

Lakefront Trail, near W Fullerton Pkwy
Lakefront Trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
White, Red, Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Worn out Shimano SPD pedals.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Our 4 bikes were locked together to this bike rack along the lakefront trail just across the beach, with many other bikes. We were on the beach, a few yards away only. Very crowded Sunday afternoon ... Only when I unlocked the lock I realized that the cable had been cut clean and one of the bike (the nicest one) had been taken. Obviously there have no fear, this happened right in front of everybody, with heavy bike traffic on the trail.

Black and Gold fixed gear, "Technics" sticker, Pike brand not readily visible

Location

Wicker Park
wicker park avenue and schiller street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear bike with black frame. Front wheel is an aerospoke with gold stripe on tire. Gold drop bars with black aury grips. Leather seat with small rivets on the back and a gold seat post. Black crank with small metal pedals. Back rim is black with at least a one inch thickness rise with the same black stripe tire.The front had a sticker which said "My friend died because someone opened the door" and along the seat tube down to the cranks there was a word spelled out "TECHNICS" in stickers. The fork had little factory made dents which were colored purple and light blue on each side on top of the fork.

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?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Behind dog park fence, the bike was leaning on the fence. I had my back to the back when a girl came up to me and asked me if I was selling drugs, I replied no and proceeded to jokingly pull out my empty pockets. In the meantime, someone quietly took the bike while I was distracted talking to the girl. The girl was african american with red/black hair. Her hair had red on her banks with at least an inch of red on her hair coming from the banks upward.

Schwinn

Location

Jefferson Park CTA Bus and Train Station
4919 North MILWAUKEE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 10:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JG119466
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old, well used.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Black 26" Schwinn bicycle stolen from cta bike rack. Lock and cable were missing as well.

HARO 200.1 22434

Location

3239
N. CENTRAL PARK AV.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 12:33pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
k11fk04454
Size: 
20.5 TT
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
small sprocket

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hr 37min
Incident Description: 
LOCK CUT STOLE BIKE BUT DESTROYED LOCK

Hampton Cruiser

Location

Homewood Metra station
13015 Harwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Not sure, adult size
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, bought in 2002, foot brakes, single speed, back & front lights, bell 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?: 
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?: 
half a day, locked in the morning when I caught the Metra, gone in the evening upon my return
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Homewood Metra station, lighted area, Harwood & Ridge Road. According to the Homewood police, six bikes were stolen that day. At least three cable locks were on the ground or in the bushes. My black metal basket was thrown in the bushes.

Diamondback Overdrive 29'er Mountain Bike

Location

641 W Buckingham Pl Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18" frame
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone came up to my back porch on the third floor and broke the wooden beam that my bike was attached to.

2010 Felt Breed

Location

Stolen in front of the AMC River East 21 theater.
Illinois and Fairbanks
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
89ek017
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black/Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent shape. Not many of these bikes made, pretty rare actually. I installed crank brother pedals and red chain ring bolts. Also has red water bottle bolts that I installed.

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 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?: 
At most 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I went in to go see a movie and when I came out my bike was gone! I don't understand how no one tried to stop the thief as there must have been dozens of people walking by while the person was stealing my bike.