Recent Reports

Schwinn Late 90's model

Location

Residence
Hermitage and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large Men's Bike with stem extendor
Color: 
Yellow/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a stem extender recently installed so the handle bars are about three inches taller than normal. Bike seat was fully covered in grey duct tape. While front will was quick release, the back wheel was not.

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?: 
Bike was left on back porch of residence over night.
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on back porch over night. Someone must have entered the gated yard in order to take the bike.

Decathlon Triban Trail 7

Location

suburban Milan, Italy
via Antonio Stradivari
Romano Banco , MI
Italy
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2007. Pretty good condition. New (and different form the original) seat post AND saddle.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen in Milan, Italy.

2006 Klein Reve

Location

Walker Museum at the University of Chicago
5700 University Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3335537
Size: 
56 cm? May have been 58.
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bontrager racelite wheels, black bar tape, missing bar plugs. Heavy scratching on the "E" in Klein on both sides, due to the way I used to transport it. Black shimano clipless pedals, if they're still there.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen off a set of bike racks on the quad at the University of Chicago, a couple hundred feet in from the intersection of 57th street and University Ave. I locked it there at about noon, discovered it missing at 4:45 pm.

Centurion, Road Bike

Location

Bridgeport
32nd and Union
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 7:56am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
9V154
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition...you may see that it will have a number sticker on the frame. It was used to race.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
year
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our gated yard.

specialized hotro ks, boys 24"

Location

chicago, graceland west
southport & irving park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 3:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc5000110566
Size: 
24"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, bright blue w silver waterbottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was on elevated deck, no lock
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from elevated deck at rear of building

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

home
paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 11:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
f1112c3992
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new minor scratches received from lock no chaingaurd. some rain evidence, perhaps even two flashings lights white infront, red in the rear,

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?: 
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 from 9pm-early morning
Incident Description: 
they cut the fence and lifted the frame and lock (newer u-lock w/flat key)out of there, they left the front wheel cause that was u locked as well. the 2nd time my bike is stolen within 8 months of each other. Never buying another bike again in this city. my other bike was taken out of my garage. a red/burgundy gary fischer gritty.

schwinn le tour

Location

apartment basement
1535 w victoria
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 1:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
bike is gone
Size: 
53
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's Le Tour Lady's style or mixte. Decent shape. Had a litttle dirt on it.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the apartment basement. Someone cut the cable and took the bike.

Pake 6-speed step-through cruiser

Location

Home
811 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
TPK100176
Size: 
Adult womens bike
Color: 
Black with tan seat and handgrips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Bell on left handlebar.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was brand new gift for my wife. Someone was daring and came up three flights of stairs to snag it.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

3700 Block of Wilton Ave.
Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU363C1779D
Size: 
Women's, 17"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape, regular wear since 2009. Has front wheel lock on and rear viewing mirror attached on left.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In basement since fall 2011
Incident Description: 
Robbery in basement storage of building, not sure of exact time since discovered 4/30.

Nishiki

Location

Outside the Chicago Board of Trade
141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GH730096
Size: 
Large - around 60 inch
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue 80's road bike in good condition with gel seat.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up on a bike rack outside the Chicago Board of Trade. I left the bike at approximately 10 am and when I returned after about 4 hours, the bike and lock were gone.

Mongoose

Location

1707 W.Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 2:08am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Red, White, Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had HUGE delivery basket attached to back/rack attached to back of bike used to attached HUGE delivery basket. Black tires, black hand grips...Red/White/Yellow Paint

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 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?: 
6-8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Unusual because bike is locked in very private back yard which means someone a. was watching me place bike back there or b. it was done by neighbor/employee of Frasca.

Cinelli MASH Bolt

Location

residence
2015 N Bissell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2012 - 5:17pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
9MCL589922
Size: 
58
Color: 
GREY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sugino 75 cranks, Cinelli stem and FSA Omega compact bars with cloth tape. Silver Phil hubs laced to silver deep v in front and black deep v rear. Lots of stickers, "COG" pink sticker on left side of fork, purple "pushbike" sticker on left side of top 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stolen from inside apartment
Incident Description: 
Stolen from same apartment as Waterford listed on here as well.

Waterford

Location

Residence
2015 N Bissell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SRAM Red, Crankset is a compact, Force brakes. Stronglight headset. San Marco Regal saddle with a small tear on the left back ridge. Top Tube has a small paint blotch about 3/4 way back towards the seat post. Most distinguishing feature os the fork. Original steal fork with a red/navy splatter paint job.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, stolen from inside apartment
Incident Description: 
Stolen from inside a locked apartment with Cinelli listed separately.

Miyata Six Ten bike

Location

Logan Square
3046 W lyndale apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 5:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 56 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1983/84 Miyata 710 touring bike, blue, back wheel was bent, it had a cargo rack that was silver and a bike lock holder on the posterior vertical bar.

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?: 
Left in locked garage last night, gone this morning
Incident Description: 
Rode my bike home and parked in the locked garage around 12 AM last night, woke up by 10 this morning it was gone

Custom built

Location

Apartment
Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2012 - 11:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
built for someone under 5'6''
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a powder coated black bike with a Canadian 5 dollar bill on the cross bar (probably striped off) single speed, silver flat handle bars with black grips and worn out woman's bike 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
whenever not in use
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in our storage unit in our apartment building's basement. The building gate was left open, the basement was broken into and the metal plate holding the padlock was ripped off the door.

Specialized Vita

Location

Home
1120 W. Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Smaller womens bike
Color: 
White and Green with Black Handle Bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good cosmetic condition. There is a water bottle holder on the lower bar and a holder for the U-bolt lock that attaches underneath the seat. The bike is mostly green, grassy color, with white striping, mostly on bars by the seat. The bike was stolen and my front tire was left, so the bike would not have it original front tire. The back tire was very flat though, it definitely needed to be inflated.

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?: 
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up on the inside portion of fence, in my yard. It has been locked up since Sunday 4/22. I saw the bike when I came home from work, around 10pm on Wednesday. My roommate noticed the bike missing in the morning around 10 a.m. Sometime over night someone removed my tire and managed to get the frame out from the fence as well.

Dahon Vitesse D7HG

Location

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N. Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 11:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
0711708080
Size: 
compact with 14" wheels
Color: 
Black with Grey Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Exceptional condition, back luggage rack, brown walled tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Between 1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was ridden daily to work and locked (Knog U-lock) to a secure metal fence outside of business. After teaching a full day of classes, I walked out to a missing bike. End of sad story.

Schwinn Sierra 21 Women's Comfort Bike

Location

Residence
Thomas St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11E21337
Size: 
Women's Medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New- Purple bike with white shwinn detail on side. purple piped seat. Has a very curvy frame, comfort 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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left bike outside house for one day, went to move it after work and it was gone. Neighbors have reported suspicious behavior around bikes in the past and even confronted individuals. Taken while at work

K2 Escape LG

Location

600 W. Diversey Pkwy- Lincoln Park Plaza/Chipotle
600 W. Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GIP312238
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Front and Back Tires. Have Flash LIghts on back and Front. Has Brand new Pedal on left side. Bike was in really good 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 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?: 
7 hrs
Incident Description: 
There were about three other bikes all well locked up directly in front of Lincoln Park Plaza... one of the busiest streets in Chicago. Clark and Diversey. It was locked up with a Brand new, heavy Duty U-Lock and Cable to the Bike Rack. It happened at night because I accidently left it out but from what I've been told is that these are heavy duty Bolt cutters. It was Saturday or sunday morning of 4/22. Thanks for any help. Jason Hildenbrand "It would be worth them doing it to catch them doing it"- Vincent Vega

KHS Midnight

Location

Filter Cafe
1373 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u41265602
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Just purchased it. It will be missing front wheel or have none original wheel.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Just locked through front wheel.
Incident Description: 
I am a complete idiot and U-locked only the front wheel to a bike rack. I thought it would be safe for a little bit because it was right in front of the shop. Alas, I was mistaken.