Recent Reports

Tommaso Mondial 2007 - RBTMMN867

Location

Home
N. Christiana Ave
Lincolnwood , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with Yellow Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tommaso Seat Bag Large - Topeak Harpoon Master Blaster Pump, 700c wheels. Cateye Astrale 8 w/ Cadence - Speed and Distance. Ritchey Z-Max Millenium Pro 2.1k. Selle Italia Saddle.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Locked backyard shed - 2 bikes stolen. Tommaso Mondial 2007 and Gray Fisher Wahoo - Black with yellow and red writing. Loews shed with pad lock - keyed. The shed locking hole was shattered allowing the door to be opened which the lock was never disengaged. Yard and fenced with gates as well.

Cervelo S3

Location

house
Richmond and Walton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNS3D13K10581
Size: 
48
Color: 
red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rotor crankset. Missing bar end cap on left side

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Climbed metal fence, went on deck.

Giant Defy

Location

Wicker Park
1830 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GF2B479
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used white handle bar wraps, white speedometer, and black village bicycle bag

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Playing basketball at wicker park. Basketball game moved to other side of court there for 10 minutes and bike was stoled.

2013 Allez Sport C2

Location

Timothy O'Tools
622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6060741961
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, red frame and black Wheels

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?: 
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 Hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Timothy O'Tools bar for an hour. When I came outside the lock was left on the ground. Incident was caught on camera, the lock was cut with bolt cutters.

GT Traffic 3.0

Location

Taj Mahal Restaurant
1512 W. Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H157R194
Size: 
M
Color: 
light olive green, with yellow strips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Toppeak back rack, a bell that sounds like a "tink," comfy hand-grips. You need a special pinhead key to remove both wheels and handlebar. Seat was secured to the frame using (chain and bike tube).

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
U-lock was bent out of original shape, snapped off from its attachment and left on the ground- fence was bent. Incident occurred sometime between 1am and 11:30am on July 27th, 2014.

Schwinn Men's Voyager GS 2009

Location

Think Simple Cafe
740 N. La Salle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA09A32436 Q10175180
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Black and yellow carry rack attached to seat post. Forward facing light (LED).

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?: 
8 hours and 15 minutes (or less)
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 8:45 AM and 5:00 PM on July 28th, the bike was taken from 740 N. La Salle where it was locked in front of Think Simple Cafe.

1985 Panasonic

Location

3523 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Color: 
Blue with Yellow brake wires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers cover most of the bike with a Daft Punk one on the front stem.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Came home and bike was gone from my home.

Raleigh Record

Location

1408 W North Shore Ave. Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White with orange stripe and lettering on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bell; two Schwinn brand saddlebags; unkempt thick black handlebar tape

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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was leaning against the railing of my back porch, which overlooks the locked courtyard of my apartment complex in Rogers Park. I went inside around 3:30p to put away groceries and became distracted with a variety of chores. I returned a few hours later, around 7p, to find the bike had vanished.

Vintage Schwinn (Custom Navy Blue paint)

Location

Home
Honore St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old schwinn that was sand blasted and repainted with a customer color ( navy blue) with original schwinn lettering on the side. Had leather handle grip and leather seat. Blue tires that matched the frame color. .

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to visit relatives in the burbs , came back and the lock was cut through the cable sitting on the ground next to where i locked it.

Felt Speed 50

Location

Home
6300 N. Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52?
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mainly red bike with ARS Classic Anatomical Seat. Rack over the bike tire. There is also a Millenium Park Park and Lock sticker and a Turin bike sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to chain link fence. Person cut the fence and remove the bike and lock all together.

Felt F55

Location

Ravenswood Manor
Richmond and Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
think a 58
Color: 
black with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. It has 2 poly carb water bottle holders, Durace shifters.

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?: 
45 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of the garage between 8:15-9pm on Saturday July 12, 2014.

Raleigh Grand Prix Mixte

Location

House
Marshfield & Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Greenish-Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is a vintage Raleigh Grand Prix Mixte from the early 1980s era, light steel chromoly frame (model 502) that I updated with 7-gear index shifting and contemporary accessories: Honey Brooks flyer S Saddle, 27" Schwalbe Greenguard Gatorskin wheels, Velo Orange Porteur handlebars, a 70 mm Nitto Quill. The shifting is unique in that the rear shifter rests on the left of the quill.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
OVERNIGHT
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen from my yard. Ripped from the fence post and taken down the street. The bike was updated with contemporary parts. BROOKS SADDLE, SCHWALBE GREENGUARD GATORSKIN WHEELS, VELO ORANGE HANDLEBARS, 70 MM NITTO QUILL.

Mid 80s Miyata

Location

Apartment
W 17th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
full size, adult bike, made for extra tall rider (6'7")
Color: 
Gray/Dark Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, well kept, curved black fender on back

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours.
Incident Description: 
Both Front and back ground floor doors left open, gates to outside left open, perpetrator(s) entered building, took bikes and left without closing anything.

Late 70s Schwinn Spirit

Location

Apartment
W 17th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
adult size; made for tall person (I'm 6'4")
Color: 
Solid Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage bike; red/orange brakes, single speed, black seat

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Both front and back gates, plus both locked doors to apartment building were open. I live on the third floor, and those who stole it explored freely in the building to find bikes in a foyer, at which point they were stolen. THe doors were not shut upon exit.

Beach Cruiser

Location

Residence
1645 E 53rd St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All chrome bike with, white wall tires.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike had two locks. One on the front tire and through the frame and one on the back tire through the frame.

Raleigh Detour

Location

3119 N. Sheffield Ave Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U13XK25683
Size: 
frame size for a 5'11" female.
Color: 
dark green with some yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
seat has a ring of white around it designating right height, black water bottle holder added to it, has fenders and a rack on the back. kevlar tires.

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?: 
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?: 
overnight, but had seen it in the morning around noon
Incident Description: 
Someone entered, or was already in, the back porch area which you have to enter through an alley, turn and open the back gate with a key, go up the stairs and around the corner to the left to find the bike. There was another bike next to it, unlocked, that was not taken. The stolen bike had its lock(s) cut and removed with the bike.

Specialized Langster

Location

Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A red steel framed Specialized Langster, white lettering on the body, flipped up bullhorn style handlebars with red tape. Back wheel is black.

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my backyard, jumped up on to my porch and broke the part of the porch that my bike was locked to.

2005 Raleigh Grand Sport

Location

1001 W. Madison
1001 west madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition. Two noticable scratches on the top of the top bar. The picture is not of my actual bike, but it is the exact same color. Carbon fiber fork.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than a day
Incident Description: 
My bike was kept in a garage for my condo. It was stolen sometime between Saturday, July 26 at 4 PM and Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM, when I noticed it was gone.

Magna

Location

Common Cup
Morse & Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Teenager
Color: 
Pink with Purple Cables
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in good condition, the rear brakes need work and there is an aftermarket Bell bike seat, the original water bottle is not on the bike.

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 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?: 
Less than 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Had a Magna bike that was stolen in front of the Common Cup on Rogers Park. The bike is 95% pick with purple cables. The thief apparently used a wire cutter to cut the cable. It was parked outside between 1230PM and 515PM on Thursday, July, 24th.

Specialized men's expedition sport

Location

Home
5100 N St. Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's 17"
Color: 
Champagne/light gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition had an Adams trail-a-bike (light gray) attached to it. Small set bag. Black tires, black 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike had an Adams trail-a-bike attached to it when it was stolen. Was taken overnight from our garage.