Recent Reports

2001 Lemond Nevada City

Location

Art Institute of Chicago Monroe St. dock/employee entrance
Art Institute of Chicago Monroe St. dock
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 11:04am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Everything on the bike is original from when I got it. The handlebar tape was coming off so it has black electrical tape on the end of the handlebars. The bike is in great condition except for a deep scratch near the Nevada City decal on the top tube.

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 bike rack.

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?: 
6 hours?
Incident Description: 
Large set of bike racks at the employee entrance to the museum. When I came out from work, only cut lock was left.

Cervelo S5

Location

Get a Grip
4359 W. Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 10:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S5C11K00314
Size: 
54cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ultegra Di2

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
I am re-posting this info from an email list. This was not my bicycle. A high end bicycle was stolen from Get a Grip's Irving Park Road location in the early hours of Saturday, February 18th, at 4:24am. The bike is as follows: Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2 54cm Serial Number: S5C11K00314 Please send an alert through the BDAC email list. If anyone has information, have them contact Get a Grip at: 773-427-4747

Masi especiale CX women's 49 cm

Location

My apartment
Augusta between Oakley and leavit
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 9:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cyclocross, black, new

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?: 
Bike was locked in basement of 3 flat apartment building with other bikes. No other items stolen. I've been living here 3 years w/o incident. Bike has been in location since November
Incident Description: 
Bike has been locked in basement for winter, was last seen Thursday night.

Schwinn Fastback Comp 27

Location

Uncommon Ground
3800 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow and black handle bar tape.

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 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 hours(checked on it every hour)
Incident Description: 
I checked on the bike before doing some paperwork around 1am. When I came back up around 1:40am the bike was gone. I checked the surveillance tapes and was able to see the perpetrator walk off with my bike and helmet around 1:30am after cutting my lock. Reported it to the police, will update with police report number.

2010 Novara Strada

Location

UIC
Halsted and Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
(on file w/ victim)
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Navy Blue, White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Novara Strada road bike with shimano 105 components, bell mounted on headset spacer, gold water bottle cage, Terry saddle.

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 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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from outside of UIC on Taylor Street. Locked to the bike rack with a cable and U-lock, both cut and left at the scene. Bike has a gold water bottle cage, 105 components, bell mounted on headset spacer, and Terry seat.

Trek 7100 Hybrid Men's

Location

Northwestern University
Near Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU089C0481F
Size: 
17.5 inches
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is almost 2 years old, in 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside dorm at Northwestern University. Bike was gone in the morning. Incident was reported to University Police.

Specialized Allez

Location

Apartment building
4546 N. Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2006 model. Has a black rain guard over the back wheel. The pedals are a bit chewed up from spills. The handle bar tape is blue and the tires have red stripes. There's a black and red mount for a saddle bag underneath the seat. There is a mount for a headlight in front. There's a savannah college of art and design security sticker on the bottom side of the frame. There's also a black bottle holder on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Between 7pm Friday to 12pm Sunday
Incident Description: 
Sometime between my ride on Friday night and my intended ride Sunday afternoon my bike was taken from the storage room in my apartment building. The door lock was compromised and my bike's lock was cut. My bike was the only one taken from the room.

Canondale Quick 3

Location

River North
303 West Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
xM62067
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, purchased in 2011

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
This bike is almost brand new. It was locked on the 7th floor of my building garage with a U-lock. The bike was stolen last night between the hours of 6pm and 10am. The garage is secure and has two levels of secure access - Ground level garage door and 4th level. The only way the bike could leave the building is in a car, otherwise the thief is either a resident or an accomplice in the theft and the bike is still in the building somewhere.

Trek Multitrack 7100

Location

Residential Garage
Dayton and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Ladies
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition.

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 parked in residential garage.
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from residential garage.

Trek Jet 20

Location

Residential Garage
Dayton and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
kids
Color: 
Green, black, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kids bike.

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 in residential locked garage.
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from residential garage.

Surly Big Dummy

Location

Lincoln Park Residential Garage
Dayton and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Cargo bike
Color: 
Hunter Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful cargo bike in great condition. Two dutch black children's seats on back of hunter green Big Dummy.

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?: 
The bike was stolen from a residential garage.
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from residential garage.

Wilier Gran Turismo

Location

2303 W. Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AOL5004251
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This Wilier Gran Turismo was the 2011 model. I had Red Time iClic Pedals on the bike and it also had a Garmin Edge 305 computer attached. Red and white water bottle holders as well.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
This bike was in my Condo building behind lock and key. Someone broke into the building and back door and stole this Wilier bike.
Incident Description: 
This bike was in my Condo building behind lock and key. Someone broke into the building and back door and stole this Wilier bike.

KONA DR GOOD

Location

personal garage
edgewater ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
1112k1849
Size: 
56. large mens bike
Color: 
Grey/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. one month old. Grey/Red. internal 7 gear bike. it looks like a single speed because all the gears are inside the back wheel. has a disc brake for front wheel. has a drum brake for the back wheel. upright riding position. has a rack and basket mounted on the back. had a blackburn "sing sing" u lock on basket. also stole the helmet. bern watts (brown and orange)

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?: 
everyday
Incident Description: 
i think someone was walking in our alley and saw the bike parked in the garage and grabbed it and left. that is all that was stolen. it was brand new. looked beautiful. please help.

Specialized Globe, Daily 1, step-through

Location

Apartment building
2648 N Orchard St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Very light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was brand new, but had a small black scuff mark on the right side of the frame from paint from a bike rack. The scuff is about six inches long.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m., the wrought iron fence that the bike was locked to was cut and the bike and newer u-lock with flat key were removed.

Bianchi Strada

Location

6246 N. Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 6:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H1C19133
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Burgundy frame with celeste green accents and black and silver handlebars, seat, and seat pouch. General wear and tear visible on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
U-Lock appears to have been picked and bike taken while I was on Winter Break. Lock is still here, but the bike is not.

Giant Kronos

Location

FCC Gym
1235 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a Green Giant Kronos with a yellow water bottle holder. It had integrated brakes/shifters, and a rather wide, comfortable seat.

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 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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to the FCC gym at 1235 N Lasalle on Tuesday, January 24th at 7 pm. When I left the gym at 9 pm, the Kyptonite cable lock that had been locking my bike to the bike rack had been cut. The bike lock was left at the scene.

Schwinn, Women's High Timber Mountain Bike

Location

Cobb Hall, University of Chicago
5811 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
handlebars about 30'' tall
Color: 
Matte Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a partly rusted water bottle holder on the lower of the two (mostly) horizontal frame bars. Gears are not entirely without rust. No or very little rust on frame; fairly new condition.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 48 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack outside of Cobb Hall, just next to Gates-Blake Hall, on the University of Chicago campus. When I returned to the scene 24 hours later, the bike and lock were both gone. No evidence was left.

Specialed rockhopper

Location

Condo
616 W. Fulton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19" I think
Color: 
Green frame red forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good working condition Studded tires onguard skewer locks.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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: 
Two Kyptonite u-locks and lock on-guard skewers do nothing when the thief dismantles the bike rack in your building. At least it will make this theft a PITA. Locked the bike to the racks in the basement as it was nice out and using my summer bike. Went to check on it this morning and it was gone.

2009 Santa Cruz Chameleon

Location

Chicago - River West
950 W. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 10:46pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
13085M775
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Santa Cruz Chameleon - black, large -(missing SC head-badge) Fox Float 36. lowered to 100. XTR deraileur /XT shifters Truvativ Stylo cranks NS Bikes pedals Specialized wheels (red hubs, black rims, red nipies) w/ Maxxis Holy Rollers 2.2 rear 2.4 front Thomson x4 50 stem black. Deity Twenty14 black bars. Race Face seatpost / specialized saddle. BB7 disk breaks Cane Creek headset

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored over night in the same location for two years. It was used daily.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a condo building garage at night. It was locked to a wall mounted bike rack with a onGuard u-lock. The lock was missing with the bike. Most likely it was cut as there are metal shavings underneath. The thief was caught on the security camera riding away on the bike but was was well covered up and no clear picture of his face was recorded. He was wearing a messenger bag where he most likely carried his tools.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Lincoln Park
Racine and Draper
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U116U32963
Size: 
15
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new; purchased in October from Roscoe Village. Black bike with silver markings, a silver Schwinn light on the handle bars, and a quick track rack on the back. 700c wheels.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I locked it there that evening and it was gone when I came out to go to work the next morning
Incident Description: 
Someone removed the "No Parking" sign my bike was locked to (newer u-lock with flat key). They left the sign but took my bike. I have a pretty busy street so it must have been fairly late at night. I think they just rocked the sign back and forth until it came apart.