Recent Reports

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Area WHere Stolen
rockwell st and cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
between 19 to 23
Color: 
silver, black, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used, over 10 years old, some caked dirt on it most likely. Handle bar grips very worn. KICKSTAND BROKEN OFF. Metal on handle bars worn/scratched, both rims are very slightly bent, very slightly. Gold metal caps on the air valves on both tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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 to 5 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was left in locked, enclosed area with 8 foot high fences around it. area was only accessible by scaling high wrough iron or wooden fences. This was in an alley way in front of parked cars in neighborhood near rockwell and cortez. Bike was likely spotted and walked away with.

Specialized Mountain Bike

Location

Harlem Blue Line Station
Harlem Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - about 4 years old

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked at the Harlem Blue Line Station (O'Hare line) - was locked there approx. 7 hours
Incident Description: 
(photo is of a similar bike)

Trek - Niko S (Gary Fisher collection)

Location

Harlem Blue Line Station
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with teal trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand spanking new - white with teal trim, Gary Fisher collection

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked at the Harlem Blue Line Station (O'Hare line) - was locked there approx. 7 hours

Specialized Allez

Location

Paulina Meat Market
3501 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
marroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had special petals (speed play & clipless for specially designed shoes). Purchased & had Village Cycle Center silver logo on bike. Had 2 water bottle holders & wired computer set up (actual computer not attached) & a bell on the right hand side. Seat had kryptonite lock (yellow). Condition was very good but with some scratches

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 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?: 
3 hours

Schwinn 24" Girl's Ranger Bike

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
White and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with standard black seat. Seat had a scuff on the back corner. There was a black rear road bike rack with my U-lock attached to it and a Bern matte finish black helmet with a blue racer stripe and visor.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
I park it here over night. It was left in our two car garage from Friday to Sunday
Incident Description: 
My bike and helmet were parked unlocked in our two-car garage for the weekend. Garage is attached to our house and was not left open. We think someone synced a garage door opener to our garage door to get in. There was no forced entry. When we reset all our remote codes, the next morning someone had emptied the dumpster right in front of our garage door. We're thinking they came back to grab a few more items and when they couldn't get in, they got angry.

Specialized Tri-cross

Location

Jimmy John's
520 N Ogden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P7BA20436
Color: 
Black with maroon stripes and maroon pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY DIRTY and WEATHERED. Front left brake disconnected. Gear shifters not working. I had it temporarily disabled. It is stuck in one specific gear. Chain is very very dirty. Has a removable fender with a Teacher's Union sticker on it. Maroon graphite pedals. THIS BIKE WILL NEED MAJOR WORK WHOEVER ENDS UP WITH IT SO KEEP YOUR EYES OUT.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 Min
Incident Description: 
I am a bike delivery guy for Jimmy John's on the corner of Ogden and Grand located next to Starbucks. I left it out back real quick after my last delivery to go inside and grab all of my things to leave work and when I went back to leave it was gone. The bike is in a MAJOR need of work so I believe it will make it's way into a bike shop VERY SOON.

Raleigh Record

Location

514 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MP1011933
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black handlebar tape, rounded lights front and back, missing the right pedal

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Pedal had snapped off of the crank earlier in the week, so bike was stowed beneath the stairs in the back of the house, behind a locked gate. Was assumed safe since broken and in a non-visible location, so was not locked.

Trek 1200 (2005)

Location

Nightwood Restaurant
21st and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 19, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SCC4B5190
Size: 
58
Color: 
black/silver/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has Gator Skin tires and clipless pedals, should still have a Village Cycles sticker on the inside of the vertical frame 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 seconds
Incident Description: 
I opened my door and leaned my bike to the side and stepped inside and put down my backpack. I came out probably 15 seconds later to find my bike to be missing.

Felt AR4

Location

Logan Square
N. Kedzie Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Blue, black, carbon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 month old road racing bike. Very light. Had computer, Look pedals, velocity wheels, White bar tape and 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
I set the bike against my back porch door while I went inside to take off my sweater. When I came back out less than a minute later the locked back gate had been compromised and the bike was gone.

Iron Horse Warrior 5.0

Location

Apartment
1249 W Byron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
G27A4474
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This Mountain Bike in great condition with front shocks and disc breaks. Metallic green hardtail, SRAM drive train, Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Rockshox Tora 289 fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over the last year
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up with a U-lock and cable to two other bikes and against porch railing with the stolen bike closest to the railing. The lock was broken and the cable cut.

Felt F65 Yellow

Location

Bucktown
2043 W. Homer
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
47"
Color: 
Yellow with white "Felt" logo and black "F" and red "65"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition, a little wear and tear but very distinct since it is yellow and a 47" frame. It has (1) water bottle holder 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Used and stored here for about a year in automatic 2 car garage

Trek 7100

Location

Northside College Prep
5501 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a schwinn under seat pouch, however this could have been removed. The bike was in very nice condition, and had no problems. There was a rack mounted above the rear tire. I am not 100% positive of the model number. It looked very similar to that of the Trek 7100.

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?: 
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?: 
8 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked outside of my school, Northside college prep. I parked the bike at 8am, and when I returned at 3:30, the lock was cut and the bike was gone. I filed a report with the school and am going to file a police report.

De Fietsfabriek 4 seat cargo bike

Location

3854 N Monticello ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
170319190
Size: 
very large
Color: 
bright purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright purple De Fietsfabriek cargo bike 2 wheels on front one on back upholstered bench seat with built in baby seat, 5 speed shift knob on down tube. black panier bags attached to back rack. very detailed finish work all around with DF symbols over the wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
in detached garage. Auto doors malfunctioned
Incident Description: 
Between 2:30 and 4pm the garage doors malfunctioned and the bike was exposed to view. Likely someone took it to sell it. It is large and very heavy

2010 Men's Gary Fisher Advance G2, 15.5, Crimson Red

Location

Starbucks Cafe
One East Delaware Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU202C1706E
Size: 
15.5
Color: 
Crimson Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Men's Gary Fisher, 2010 Advance G2, size 15.5 in Crimson Red, w/o disc brakes. This bicycle had upgrades added like a kick stand, bike cage, grip shifters and new brake levers. The retail of the bike was $489.99, plus $43.76 for the upgrades.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
One Minute and four seconds
Incident Description: 
Female,Hammond Resident Robbed and stalked at Starbucks Cafe, Located at One East Delaware in the City of Chicago, Gold Coast area. On the night of Oct 2, 2012 I arrived at 5:23 p.m. and 31 seconds at Starbucks Cafe and proceeded to lock my bike. She purchases an order and sat down by the window. When she looked out, her bike was missing. The video footage is documented next door. The thief flees at 5:26 and 49 seconds. It took the thief, one minute and four seconds to complete the act. A limosine driver was a witness but refused to cooperate.

Bike Friday Pocket Pilot

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
11887
Size: 
Small (equivalent of 50 cm), with 20-inch wheels (451 x 28 mm)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Shimano Ultegra SL crank, shifters and derailleurs, drop handlebars. Has a badge on the seat tube near the bottom bracket that reads, "Custom made in Eugene, Oregon, for Steve Carrelli."

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?: 
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?: 
One hour.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Mies Van Der Rohe Way at 6:00 PM. It was locked with a cable that passed through both wheels and around the monotube of the frame (it is a small and unusual shape for a bike) and was secured with a mini U-lock (with flat key) to a bike rack. When I returned at 7:00 PM, the bike was gone and there was no sign of the lock or cable. It could have been stolen by cutting either the cable or the mini U-lock, but I suspect that it would be easier to cut the cable.

Specialized Sirrus - 2012 Green

Location

One North Wacker
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602391495G
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new - Specialized Sirrus in Green - Has Rear black plastic fender, two silver "Bell" LED lights - some scratches near the handlebar mount due to tri-bars being installed for a short period.

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?: 
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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Rode my bike in to work at One North Wacker Drive - Locked on the rack behind the building in the alley at about 8:30AM - Went to retrieve at 5:15PM to find the lock was cut and bike was gone.

Specialized Vita

Location

My house
1820 N. Paulina St. Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602052887G
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black/pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. pink handlebars. pink bell that says I heart my bike. bike lights. kickstand and water bottle holder.

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?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
The garage at my house was left open.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

Home
Broadway and Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTOO90C1264F
Size: 
15
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, had a zipper pouch on the front, but that could be easily removed, bike tended to click in 5th gear

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?: 
Bike was, unfortunately, not locked - parking area gate was broken
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were sitting under apartment stairs back behind building in a typically locked parking lot and all four had been there for quite some time. The gate for the parking lot broke and was left open for one night. Two of the bikes were stolen at once overnight, the other two were left below the stairs. Appreciate any information on my bike.

Schwinn Mountain Bike

Location

Main St, Metra Station Evanston
Washington St & Custer Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looks new but is used. Has both front and rear suspension. The rear suspension clamp is broken on the right hand side. Gears dont shift very well and chain falls off usually when you push the bike backwards. The Bike was stolen on Sep 11th, 2012 from the Main St Metra station in Evanston, IL

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 to 5 hrs is my guesstimate.
Incident Description: 
The Bike was stolen on Sep 11th, 2012 from the Main St Metra station in Evanston, IL

Trek 7.1

Location

Clybourn Metra Stop
Ashland, just south of Armitage, Elston
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Not sure of exact size, but I'm 5'11" if that helps.
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Little scratched, has a bike rack on the back, front and rear fenders...if it helps I recently installed a new skewer for the front tire. It should stand out as it's shiny and new compared to the rear skewer.

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?: 
Fewer than 36 hours
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike up on Ashland Ave., underneath the viaduct at the Metra Clybourn stop on Saturday afternoon, September 29th. On Monday morning, October 1st, I came downstairs and it was gone. I locked the bike's front tire and frame to the bike lock with a U-Lock, and locked the rear tire to the frame with a cable lock.