Recent Reports

Trek 7000 Series Hybrid - Women's

Location

Fence outside apartment building next door to 702 W Buckingham
702 W Buckingham Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is purple with cream-colored flowers on the frame. Bought this bike in April 2010. Excellent condition. I bought this bike at Bob's Bike Shop in Park Ridge, IL (in April 2010). There's a sticker on it that says "Bob's Bike Shop," as well as a "City of Park Ridge" sticker. The bike also has a headlight and was pretty muddy at the time of theft.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-8 hours
Incident Description: 
First of all, my bike is purple with a flower-y design; I couldn't find the exact color in a stock photo. I locked my bike to the fence outside the building directly west of 702 W. Buckingham Pl. at 8:15 pm on the evening of Thursday, May 17. I came out the next morning (Fri. May 18) at 7 am to find it gone. It was locked with a newer U-lock AND a combination cable lock; the U-lock was locked to the fence around the frame underneath the seat (my fatal mistake). The cable lock was then strung through the front wheel and through the U-lock and also locked to the fence. When I found that my bike had been stolen, the U-lock was intact. The cable lock had been cut.

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

AMC River East 21
E. Illinois Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Average Adult Size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. There is an orange reflective safety ribbon pinned under the seat and a carrying case/pouch on the 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 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?: 
Approximately 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a fence outside of AMC River East 21 theater around 3:45 and when I exited the theater at 6:45 the bike was missing.

2004 - Trek 4300 HardTail

Location

Place of business
954 W. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C002T1023047GLT4069
Size: 
19" Frame
Color: 
Orange / Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition, has a "Dragon" brand sticker on lower bar of frame. Two sets of "FourSquare" brand decals on top bar of frame. Also has a silver rear saddle bag rack over back tire. The bike is also known for conquering stairs, backwoods trails, getting hit by cabs, and almost "eating it" many time into a river gorge up north, and I am afraid its new owner may not appreciate all the adventures its been 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours - from 9:00am till 6:00pm
Incident Description: 
I have been locking my bock on the same rack in front of my office building on a busy sidewalk everyday for the past 10 weeks. The activity in front of the building is active enough that it should have been apparent to anyone that the bike was being stolen. I also am very particular about how well it is secured, looping my cable lock many times around the bike. Oh, and I hate dead-beats.

Kona Dew

Location

West side of Canal just south of Monroe
100 S Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ11073578
Size: 
59cm frame
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 new OMPE sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
U-lock was left intact

SE Lager

Location

apartment
867 w Roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 14, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF7K04065
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brown men's frame with black bully bars, no racks or holders or lights etc. Couple of nicks on it. Tires by Specialized if I recall.

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 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?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up out in the front of my apartment. it was stolen along with its U-lock.

70's era Men's Schwinn Continental- Blue

Location

Rear courtyard of apartment building
2721 W Ardmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
20" or 21" (medium)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970's Men's Blue Scwhinn Continental. 27" wheels with gumwall tires, drop bars with black bar tape, black seat, broken rear derailluer cable, scratched up, a bit rusty, does not shift. Front tire is flat. Bike looks pretty beat up, but still ride able.

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?: 
Less than 20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left for a few minutes in courtyard. The lock on the courtyard gate must not have latched automatically like it usually does and someone came in and either rode the bike out with a flat, or rolled it away. This was in the afternoon. Bike is scratched up with a broken rear derailleur cable. I am posting this for my neighbor- he said it was his fault, but I still think whoever took it is a jerk. Will be checking a local "we pay cash for bikes" place nearby. Have a feeling the bike also may have been taken for scrap, although the courtyard is thoroughly fenced in and the bike wasn't too close to the iron gate.

Specialized Allez Pro

Location

House hold garage
4454 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm-60cm?
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame: Worn Black and yellow aluminum Allez Pro from 2000. "Aero/Tri" style frame. Fork: Look Aero 2 Carbon Components: late 90's early 2000's Dura Ace except for brake calipers (tektro) Wheels: 2006 Shimano road wheels with continental tire up front and forte kevlar in the rear handle bars: silver aluminum with black camo tape, I believe there is a letter "D" exposed as the brand. Saddle: forte Distinguishing Features: Single 53 tooth crank, Front derailleur not connected to cable but has an over sized screw holding it in the correct position, Rear Wheel secured with a theft proof Skewer (which I have the key for), Brake levers are very worn with some electrical tape covering tears in the rubber casing, only rear derailleur cable is connected. Rear Cog is a dura ace 9 speed except for a misscolored 14t cog, as it is from an old mountain bike. Chain is a 9 speed SRAM

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was in an unlocked garage for two days, on May 17 the gate to the yard was open and only the bike was missing from the garage.

2004 Trek 4000 Green, 18", with Sun Rhyno Lyte wheels and Deore Hubs, Salsa handlebar with Salsa Grips, and XT Brakes

Location

Roscoe Village
1746 W Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
001299R
Size: 
18"
Color: 
GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2004 Trek 4000 Green, 18", with Sun Rhyno Lyte wheels and Deore Hubs, Salsa handlebar with Salsa Grips, and XT Brakes, Forte Slick tires, X-wing saddle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked up where it always is, and today the bike was gone. Someone took the whole thing, bike, wheels, lock, etc.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Rogers Park
6531 N. Newgard Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold chain. gold cog. decals that say "surly steamroller" chipped off. beige grip tape. drop bars

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?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
I was in my enclosed back yard, where my bike was propped up along a fence. I went inside for an hour. During that time, someone entered our enclosed backyard and took my bike. My roommate came home at 5pm, and said she had not seen my bike.

Gunnar Rockhound

Location

Apartment - Indoors
1500 n spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue/Black with flames
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was stolen during a burglary at my apartment. The bike has a full Shimano LX group with new WTB tires. Upgrades include a Thomoson stem, Ritchey handlebar, and a WTB saddle. It is missing the "Gunnar" decal but has the headtube and top tube decals.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stolen for inside my residence.
Incident Description: 
The thief entered through our window and stole a laptop and my bicycle.

Urban Uno

Location

Boys Town
742 W Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 14, 2012 - 7:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u9020233
Size: 
unisex and medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an urban uno. It has a tan seat and tan handel gripping. The frame is slightly banged up. And it has metal sleek looking splash blockers. And bull horn handel bars.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Newer u-lock w/flat key, but someone sawed through the iron object it was locked to.

Cannondale SRAM Rival

Location

Chicago Loop
205 W Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
59m
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful red and white Cannondale. Cyclocross (CAAD-X). Black wrap on the drop bars. Had black Topeak read rack on it when it was stolen.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to work from 6:00-9:45. When I came out, the bike was gone.

Sekai 2400

Location

home
kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 5:22pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sekai 2400. gold handlebar wraps. bullhorns. black gel saddle. White rims. Gold crank. Pedals with clips. Fixie.

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?: 
7days
Incident Description: 
Bike up on porch, evidently someone climbed up on the porch about a 1/2 story and took it.

Gary Fisher Opie 15.5"

Location

Our home
955 Ontario Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 14, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU297C2209D
Size: 
15.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new - no major scrapes, nicks, or damage.

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?: 
it was not locked.
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open. Someone entered garage and took bike. Have no suspects. Neighborhood is very quiet and is self-contained, so unless someone was casing the entire neighborhood, it was probably someone local.

DiamondBack Whirlwind

Location

Austin Public Library
6100 W. Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:39am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Bike was a new silver Diamondback bike with thin tires and a green smudge on the right handle bar rubber section.

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?: 
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: 
The Bike and lock that attached it to the bike rack were stolen.

RRB

Location

Roosevelt University
Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Full
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue RRB bicycle with a red rear wheel. Built bike with giant components

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike at school and when I returned, the bike and the locks were gone. Security at Roosevelt University has no camera seeing the bike racks directly in front of the main entrance.

1984 3 speed Women's Schwinn Collegiate

Location

River North Park Apartments
320 West Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 6:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
G0184
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair. Bright blue with Yellow stripes and White "Schwinn" on it. Has a new black Electra comfort seat. New rear rack, black Toppeak, with two collapsable side baskets. Has a blue tag zip tied to front and a silver "Durst Cycles" sticker on it. Yellow walled tires. Missing the numbers on the gear shifter.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my usual parking location outside of my apartment building. I had been locking it to the same tree for over 10 months. The tree was not damaged. Many bikes were also parked around it but none were stolen. I saw it around 9pm the night before and found it missing around 7am on 5/13.

2009 Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Lakeview - right next to The Coffee Tea & Exchange Store
544 west aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 9:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD096057467E
Size: 
Medium (has M on Frame)
Color: 
Slate/Grey/Matte with some Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition. Secured Seat (unable to lift out w/out allen wrench), red light behind seat, upgraded armadillo tires and new spokes.

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 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?: 
20-30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to a (sign) pole to it bike frame. (newer u-lock w/flat key). Thief unscrewed pole at base, lifted up and bike was immediaely taken - with lock on main frame of bike. Screws/Bolts from pole were lying on ground. Witnesses saw the pole being compromised and did not know what was happening. Thief took off with bike. (NOTE: The attached picture is what my bike roughly looks like...similar color scheme..grey/black lines.)

1955 phantom schwinn (ladies)

Location

Home
407 S Agassiz St
Flagstaff , AZ
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
original springer suspension
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
chipped rubber on the right handlebar, tank with button for horn (horn not working), seat predates bike, anodized (sp?) red post market 70'sish araya anondized (sp?) red rims, post market gear, chain guard painted orangey red, missing original nut on the left side of the front fork, dented and painted fenders with torn headlamp bolt holes, beat up and beautiful, rides like a champ.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I live on a street that a lot of Northern Arizona College students park their cars on and it was the end of the semester. I feel like someone had an eye on my vintage cruiser and decided to take it with them when they left school and returned home. It isn't a terrible neighborhood but it is a little hood. The bike was so unique I doubt anyone will try to ride it in flagstaff because it was rather identifiable. There were reflectors on every spoke on the front wheel and the back wheel had orange tape and black and white streamers woven through the spokes. It was my moms bike that she rode when she was in highschool and is very sentimental.

Jamis Commuter 2.0

Location

Personal garage
3340 North Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V83K02178
Size: 
17.5W
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame with grey writing, very good condition. Brown leather, wide seat.

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?: 
Not applicable
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept, unlocked, in a rented residential garage. When returning from work this evening, bike was noted to be missing. There was no evidence of a break in into the garage.