Recent Reports

Trek 1500

Location

near elly's pancake house on clark st.
clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
large, black seat, black tires, white handel bars
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
perfect condition, no real distinguishable features sadly... the bike is a down tube shifter and it's worthless to a person who hasn't had it for a long time. I don't understand people.

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?: 
6 hrs on wed sept 14
Incident Description: 
just stolen, fuck you chicago i hate you

Female Black Schwinn

Location

Punky's Pizza and Pasta
2600 S Wallace Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 4:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There was one of those accordion-type combination locks wrapped around the handle bars, it is black with black grip tape, and it has a wire double sided saddle basket on the back wheel

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?: 
From 5pm the same evening until 9:30 when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
A white man in a two-colored polo and a Sox hat walked into the back porch area of my work (Punky's), grabbed my bike, got on it, and rode away, heading west on 26th. We have video cameras so I saw him do it.

Fuji

Location

Albany Whipple Park
1800 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26in mens
Color: 
Blue w yellow handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well taken care of - original handle bar tape, new wheels that were not a perfect fit.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a park. Kids on the playground saw a girl "twisting something". Did not know her.

Trek 7.3 WSD 2008

Location

Harold Washington apartments
4946 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 2:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV07702014D
Size: 
small-15 WSD
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition-rip in seat-newer tires-tubes have puncture resistant liners

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?: 
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?: 
several hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up outside of my work location. When I went to retrieve it after work at about 6pm, it was not there, but the U-lock was. Someone had either broken into the U-lock or I had not locked it correctly.

trek 1000

Location

Damen just south of wilson
1945 W. Wison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 -smaller
Color: 
orange / white / blue handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
set up with black fenders, rear rack, white specialized race seat, lots of knicks on frame, one silver and one black water bottle cage

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
locked bike up for work and was gone when i got back to it. locked to bike rack at east corner of wilson and damen, sometime between 7:30 am 5 pm.

Trek FX 7.5 2012

Location

North Avenue Beach
north ave, lake shore drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 9:56am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5 inches
Color: 
white, red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly white with red trim. had a mirror on the left side, lights and seatpost bag

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Paul locked up his bike at the beach and went for a short swim. He came back to find his bike gone and a crappy mountain bike in its place. It was early Sunday afternoon and the beach was not crowded. Several people went searching for the bike along the path but couldnt find the thief.

Pake, chromoly frame 2011

Location

My back porch (only accessible through locked door)
2709 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 12, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TSFAJ00731
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
All WHITE with brown leather handlebars and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was an entirely white Pake frame and All City fork. Absolutely everything was white (tires, wheels, crank, toe clips, stem, etc) with brown faux leather handlebar tape and a ladies specific Brooks leather saddle. It was brand new in June, so it was in excellent condition with just very minor scratches to the frame.

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?: 
One night.
Incident Description: 
Since I have owned this bike (since June 2011), I have always kept it in the inside back porch of my apartment. The interior of the porch is not visible from the street, and the apartment is on the 2nd floor (with a raised garden apartment). The back porch requires a key that only my roommates and neighbors in the two apartments below me have access to. The lock did not appear to have any stress or damage to it. My bike was on the porch last night when I was in my apartment and this morning it was gone. I have filed a police report, though I am currently at work and not able to access the report number.

SURLY Long Haul Trucker

Location

Common area in my building.
3400 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 12, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M10112045
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shiny new black Surly LHT with a Topeak rack, clipless/clip two-sided pedals, and pedal extensions (knee-savers).

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Someone forced open the main door to the building and cut the cable lock on my bike, which was locked to a steel post under the stairway. The cable lock and my helmet, which was hanging on the bike, were left behind.

Gary Fisher 29er Hardtail with Manitou Minute Fork

Location

160 State Street
16 North State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5 in/Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Gary Fisher hardtail 29er, with white Manitou Minute front fork, Avid BB7 Disc Brakes, SRAM X.9 rear derailleur, Shimano front derailleur, Sette seat and bars, Shimano Deore M525 Disc Hubs w/Mavic 317 Disc 29er Rims, Cane Creek S-2 Headset, Oury Mountain Grips (red), Truvativ Stylo 3.3 Team Crankset.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Someone must have been watching and specifically targeted my bike. I had a heavy duty steel cable and padlock. I made sure that the lock was completely engaged and that the bike was affixed to the rack. My bike was locked to a rack with another black mountain bike.

Sport Rock

Location

Hyde Park
South Kenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 7:17pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bit dinged up, hybrid tires, rusty, red lettering on frame, 6-gear, included headlamp and rear flasher

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Probably a drive by pick up. This has happened to others in my building.

1999 Mongoose SX (i think, 6.5 model)

Location

Kenmore Corner Condominiums
1048 w lawrence ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
typical MTN bike
Color: 
Matte black with blue decals w.white trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is old but in good condition. Has Oakley grips with inner thumb guards chopped off so they don't interfere with shifters. Has an Apple logo sticker under the bottom bracket. Kryptonite lock rack on the vertical tube underneath the seat post. Rock Shox have some black marker written on the tops of them. Water bottle cage on the downtube. Hybrid tires (Knobbies on outside, smooth/street on the inside— they look like really worn down knobbies). Tioga headset, some Shimano components. Pedals are SPD clipless. I searched the internet for similar models for sale and there's exactly 1, in LA, so if anyone sees it in Chicago, it's probably the one I'm looking for.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Gate to our condo's parking lot broke in the open position. Guess they just toured the stairwells until they found one they liked (mine, on the 3rd floor) and carried it away. It's Uptown They did NOT take any of my neighbor's 2 unlocked MTN bikes.

2001 Cannondale R500 Women's Road bike

Location

Condo garage
1735 N. Marshfield Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2011 - 2:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, shimano clip pedals, had a bib number 1355 from the Geneva, NY Musselman triathlon on the frame still.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a year
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen Monday evening, September 5, 2011 around 8 pm. When I returned home Sunday, September 11 at 7:15 pm my bike was no longer locked to the metal rod in my parking spot inside my secure garage at my condo. The metal rod was cut and the bike, along with the Onguard ulock (newer u-lock w/flat key) was taken. My bike also had a bib number on it from a triathalon I did in Geneva, NY last summer. Bib #1355 Musselman triathalon.

Felt, Cafe

Location

My Apartment Bike Room
4935 N. Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ10144199
Size: 
mid-size, women's, 18" wheel
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Coffee cup holder, silver fenders. Brown leather seat. Brown handles. Small zippered pouch under seat.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days. It was in the apartment bike room
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked storage room, though the bike itself was not locked. Two individuals from the building, RV1 and RV2, recently moved out in a hurry taking money, a camera, and a cell phone from their step-father. They had a key to the bike room. Genral consesus among the building tenants is that they took the bike, though I know folks are innocent until proven guilty. Though I do not have the serial number on hand now, I did register the bike with Iron Cycles when I bought it. I will check with them tomorrow, 9/12, to obtain the serial number.

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Bucktown, residential
Webster east of Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WE8F00047
Size: 
59 or 62cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lot of knicks, scratches. Seat post seized to frame at some point. Fizik Arione saddle with electrical tape covering part of it. Soma cranks, short/black velosolo squeeze bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was u-locked/cabled (newer u-lock w/flat key) through front wheel to metal gate. Gate was sawed through to remove bike and lock

StarJet

Location

In front of Trim
1629 N. Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 9:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
fit a 5'3" 5'4" woman
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. A few marks and scuffs on white frame. 3-speed with shifters on the right handlebar (looks like a bell but not one). New brake pads and break lines (more white than the other two lines). White Seat. metal fenders with plain metal spring loaded rack on the 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left outside business unlocked for 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike in front of Trim (next to Red Hen Bakery) in the morning to open up shop, and forgot to lock it. I left the U Lock on the rack. It was 8 hours later that I realized that I didn't lock it- it was gone by that time.

Giant Acapulco

Location

Andersonville, stolen from back patio
Glenwood and Carmen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
not sure exactly- around 17" (women's mountain bike)
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The spokes on the wheels were a bit rusty (especially the back wheel), there was a small tear in the bikeseat, there was a mirror installed on the left handlebar, a black wire basket on the front with a white blanket with ducks on it inside, front and back lights, U-lock was attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was in an enclosed back patio area which is shared with neighbors in my building, and is only accessible through a heavy locked gate from the alleyway. The bike was locked to itself. I remember seeing my bike the night of September 10th. When I went downstairs I noticed that the lock on the gate had been broken and my bike was missing. There was also broken glass and a stranded red backpack at the scene.

Specialized Hardrock classic

Location

Schaumburg metra train station
Springsouth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 8:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P8KU11253
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, luggage rack behind seat, thin white stripe on tires, Aftermarked wider handle grips, Odometer/speedometer system with removable gauge gone.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8:45am to 5:30pm 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in dedicated enveloping bike rack at remote out-of-the-way parking lot at train station.

Trek Soho S

Location

Corner of Waveland & Wilton, near Wrigley Field
915 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV315CO595E
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver water bottle holder, Bontrager LED headlight and rear light, two spokes missing from 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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock cut and bike gone from my house overnight

Trek 820

Location

MTCC
3241 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU321C5020E
Size: 
It is a full-size men's mountain bike.
Color: 
Black and White With Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is about a year old. It is a Trek 820 8 Series, and I have ridden it quite a lot since purchase. On the front is a vintage 70's generator-powered headlamp with a custom mounting bracket, and on the back wheel is the generator. The front tire is generic and the back is a thoroughly-worn Bontrager. The main color combo is black and white, and it also has blue stripes. The shifting levers are red, and the bike is stock. It is a full-size men's 26" mountain bike, and is sadly gone...

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I left the bike overnight and it was missing in the morning.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked overnight in front of the student meeting / socializing / eating facility on the campus of IIT called the MTCC, or the McCormick Tribune Campus Center, and it was missing in the morning when I went to leave for class. I think the cable lock I used was cut and the bike was stolen, also the camera above the area where it was at HAPPENS to not be functioning anymore.

Lemond Zurich

Location

Bikerack near bus stop at Adams just west of Clark St. Chicago
100 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lemond spine frame in steel and carbon, yellow lemond stickers, stock bontrager wheels, red keo sprint pedals, ultegra

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?: 
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 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked during business hours in busy loop location adjacent to a bus stop. It shared a rack with another bike which was unharmed.