Recent Reports

Giant Rapid 3

Location

School, business office
200 W. Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 1:33pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black / White / Grey (silver)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was pretty dirty, but no major damage. The shifters and breaks were scratched up and the handle bar extenders were missing one cap on the right side because of being doored earlier in the year. the handle bars were cut down to be more narrow. The rear tire had a pump adapter cap, the front didn't. There were 2 bottle cages (one silver, one black. I had put red metal clips on the pedals. The seat was a black women's seat with a integrated rear tail light. I had a rear rack with a right side collapsible basket that had a loose and bent bottom panel (that i kept shut with a blue bungee cord) and had additional clear zip ties securing it to the rack. I also had one yellow light attached with zip ties to the bottom of the frame facing forward and another red one on the rear lower frame by the tire. There was also a clip for a front headlight attached to the front handle bars and new handle bar grips, and a new shorter stem. It also had black racing blade fenders on the front and rear tires. It was locked up with a Kryptonite U-Lock with a cable extension for the back tire. This all was missing along with the bike. Picture included of my bike handlebars with the missing cap. Unfortuantely, i didn't take any glamour shots of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up with a kryptonite U lock and extension cable through both tires and the frame to a steel bolted guard that is attached to a high rise building, walkway, and stair, every 4 feet with steel bolts and 3 - 4 horizontal steel reinforcement bars at around 5:30pm. The guard is in a well-lit often occupied area in between 200 w. Madison and 1 N. franklin downtown. I Went into work, clocked out just after 9, came outside and my bike and locks were gone. The way i have been locking it to that guard for over a year is at an angle so that i have to hold it together to get it to lock in the first place and i cant get my key out without it locking fully. I don't know if the lock gave out or if someone figured out how to get it open, but she's gone with the lock, and I'm bummed.

Langster Specialized Fixed Gear

Location

525 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Big Frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, no grip tape, duct tape around front wheel brakes

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work at 525 W Monroe at 5:30 pm. Bike was locked up in front of building. Came back at 8:30 pm and bike was gone with broken lock at the scene of the incident.

Trek

Location

monroe and michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 4:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Alpha Black Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Urban Single speed city bike, handle bars were shortened and there is a red back battery light below the reflector.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
left bike locked overnight near the faces sculptures and the next morning it was gone without a trace...

GT Traffic 3.0 Hybrid

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 West Madison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 6:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG10G95044
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Nothing particularly unique on the bike. Drive train slightly rusted. Water bottle holder attached to middle lower frame. Velcro strap bike pump attachment on below seat post. Detachable tire cover with orange strap attached to seat post, covering rear wheel.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through frame to one of the U-shaped bike locks immediately outside the doors leading into the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Clinton St., North of Washington Ave. Would have been in plain sight of the street and anyone exiting or entering the station, so I assume that the lock must have been cut late at night when the station was closed and less people were around.

2011 mens biria

Location

logan square
2735 w fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 10:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small 52
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, missing front brake and front rack. Cruiser bars, gum wheels, back rack.

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?: 
over night, its a locked gated back yard
Incident Description: 
someone broke into our yard and stole the loose bike.

Black and White Specialized Hard Rock Mountain Bike

Location

Outside Lollapalooza / Grant Park
Madison and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBS602037020H
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike in the attached photograph is the bike that was stolen, but the seat was replaced by a different seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 6 hours -- during Lollapalooza. It was locked to another friend's bike
Incident Description: 
This is one of two bikes locked together with a cable lock that were stolen. The bikes belong to friends who were visiting from out of state who have asked if I can help retrieve them if they are relocated. It was during Lollapalooza weekend, so someone likely cut the cable and stole two bikes for the price of one.

700C Women's 21 Speed Schwinn Solitaire Hybrid Bike

Location

Outside Lollapalooza / Grant Park
Monroe and Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
70063308
Color: 
Lime Greenish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The serial no. above might be an item number.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 6 hours -- during Lollapalooza. It was locked to another friend's bike
Incident Description: 
This is one of two bikes locked together with a cable lock that were stolen. The bikes belong to friends who were visiting from out of state who have asked if I can help retrieve them if they are relocated. It was during Lollapalooza weekend, so someone likely cut the cable and stole two bikes for the price of one.

Schwinn Commuter Hybrid

Location

Roscoe Village
2215 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 8:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, slim tires, rack on back, extra handle bars pointing vertically, white LED light on front handle bar, water botter holder on frame.

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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my home garage. Garage door was broken open by force. Back gate and garage door were left open when I discovered the bike missing.

Schwinn comfort bike

Location

Grant Park
Harrison & Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flashing red tail light under adjustable seat; some scratches on handlebars.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Left overnight locked to a bike rack at Harrison and Michigan. No trace of bike, cable lock, or helmet.

2008 cannondale bad boy

Location

albany park -
4500 block of spaulding av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unk
Size: 
xl
Color: 
flat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, "M309" bike sticker on top tube, combo spd/ flat pedals, get a grip saddle bag, computer that only shows time, ergon grips.

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?: 
in garage
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from open garage.

Gunnar Crosshairs

Location

Andersonville
Clark & Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
G08001
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gunnar Crosshairs (Black)- Cyclocross bike built fixed gear with flat handlebars. The bike has a PINK Chris King front hub and an EnoCentric Rear Wheel, and a RED Chris King Headset. Frame: 54cm Gunnar Crosshairs Headset: Chris King RED Wheels: Front Pink Chris King Hub & DT Swiss Rim / Rear ENO hub and DT Swiss Rim Crank: SRAM S900 w/ 46t Handlebar/Ste: Truvativ Noir (Green Grips) Brakes: AVID Shorty Ultimates Saddle: Selle Marco Rolls Seatpost: Thomson

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 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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Theft entered the yard by bypassing a latched door. No one was home. 3 bikes were stolen.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Antique Taco
1360 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 7:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U1D00144
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Plum Tuckered/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-2010 and 2011 Chicago Bike Winter Stickers -Scuffs on the forks -Gold Chain securing the White KHS bike seat -SkullCandy Black Sticker on stem -Bullhorn bars-white flecked bar tape

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 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?: 
2-3 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in front of people sitting down at the restaurant (Antique Taco) eating dinner around 9pm. There were other bikes also locked to this street sign. The sign was secured. When I returned around 11:30p-Midnight the bike was gone and the pole was able to be removed.

Surly Pacer

Location

Logan Square
Logan Boulevard and Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M10071221
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
(Only one month old. Very sparse; no frills (such as fenders, bags or rack) attached.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had two locks on the bike, a strong U lock and a cable lock.

2003 Mongoose Pro Rockadile AL

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion
676 N. St. Clair Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Grey/Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had minor scratches along the frame from normal riding wear. There was a black Bell pump attached to the seat tube. A neon reflector in the rear wheel. There is a yellow horn attached to the right side of the handlebars which contains the phrase "I Heart My Bike" on the inside.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked the bike to head into work at about 7:25 am. When I returned for my lunch ride at about 12:40 pm, the bike was gone and the lock was cut and left near one of the bikes on the rack.

2004 Cannondale Cyclocross

Location

Milenium Park in the parking area behind the McDonalds Bike Ctr.
239 east randolph street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 or 60 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition, but it was slightly dirty at the time it was stolen. The bike had a rear rack attached from the seat post. It also the tires don't match. The front tire is older and is a mixed on-road/off-road tire. The rear tire was recently replaced and was a road tire. I think the make of the rear tire was Gator. The handlebar tape was coming loose especially on the right side.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About four hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked behind the McDonalds Bike Center at Millenium Park. I had locked the bike on August 8th at 9am. When I return around 2pm it was gone. My bike was locked together with my wife's bike. Her bike is a fairly cheap bike and was left there along with the cut cable lock.

Schwinn Moab

Location

Cornerstone Child Care
Wells (1111 N Wells Street)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 11:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey with red markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat was old and fabric was coming off. It had a rack for adapting a child seat in the steering bar. It had two water bottle racks and a black plastic mud fender. Bike was locked with a U lock and cable from one of the bike racks at the street.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Thieves stole my bike from rack in front of Cornerstone learning center at 1111 N Wells St. I have video of the incident because there is a camera inside the learning center that actually videoed the whole thing. Thieves arrived at 4:02, cut the lock with a chain machine and left at 4:07 on Thursday July 26 at 4:02am.

2010 Felt F95

Location

Apartment Building Basement
Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 6:37am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
100524
Size: 
54 cm Women's Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Black Frame with White Seat and HandleBars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 year old Felt Women's Road Bike- Black and Blue Frame with White Seat and HandleBars. Water Bottle attachment included on the frame. There was also a utility pouch strapped to the handlebars to keep small items while riding.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal poll in the basement of our apartment building. There are multiple bikes kept in the area. I went down one day to ride the bike and the bike as well as the lock was missing. The back door to the apartment building was locked so someone either had to have had a key or the door was left open.

Trek 7000 WSD 14LL Black/silver

Location

Home
2165 W. Giddings
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 6:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black/silver Trek women's bike. Back red light, holder for front light. Rearview mirror installed on right handlebar. Bontrager tires. Very good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few weeks in the building's basement
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into my building and the building next door. Cut my U-lock and got away with my bike. Tried cutting into storage locker padlocks, but was unable.

2010 Diamond Back Maravista

Location

Apartment building
4525 n ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNSGP095034211
Color: 
blueish green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Re posting now with picture and small edits, Large comfort seat taped down with duct tape. triangular and other shaped reflective symbols on the frame of the bike. front tire frame was black and the rear silver. rear tire had a different tread and is newer than front tire. there was a rear rack on the bike and mud-flaps at time of theft. Shifters were a different style than what was original to the bike. When stolen had the number 1490 still attached to frame left over from a recent triathlon.(Edit: number was found ripped off in alleyway) holder for bike light attached to front handlebar although the light was not on at time of theft.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day since last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was under the back porch of the apartment building in the bike storage area. The yard is inclosed and back gate was left locked when I left for the day. when i returned this evening my bike was missing. It appeared that several other bikes had been taken as well but it's possible they were simply in use at the time. I believe someone was either let in through the back gate or forced their way in looking for anything of value to steal in the backyard or basement area.

2005 Fuji Silhouette 27-speed aluminum hybrid road bike

Location

Logan Square (between New Wave Coffee and La Boulangerie)
3109 W Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very similar to the one pictured here: http://supost.com/post/index/39102 Purple bell, two purple metal water bottle cages (one with duct tape), black bar ends, handlebar grips have been cut so the bar ends will fit Spokes on the front wheel are black (except one), spokes on the back are silver/standard Two black, plastic zip-ties on underside of seat. New chain and bottom bracket

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I vaguely remember waking up in the middle of the night and thinking someone was doing construction. I suspect it may have been someone using a saw/grinder to cut the lock. No evidence of any tampering the next morning.