Recent Reports

Schwinn 10 speed

Location

The middle of my fenced and secured back yard
9556 S. Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Black/dk. grey w/ teal lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was reconditioned, so in practically new shape, but an older bike. Its most distinguishing feature was that it was a very tall bike. I don't know the wheel/frame size, but I'm almost 6'5" and it was not easy for me to get on.

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?: 
3-4 days, before that it was anchored on the porch
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the middle of my back yard. We have security lights, and dogs (who were probably inside the house at the time). The thief removed the clip on the gate, unlatched it, stole the bike and closed and re-latched the gate. The last time I saw it was Sunday evening (7/10) and I noticed it missing on 7/13 at 7 am. It may have been metal scrappers or kids.

2009 Trek 1.2 WSD

Location

Union Station
500 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 10:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Pearl White/Metallic Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches but pretty good shape. White handle bar tape is pretty dirty. It had front and rear fenders and a rack on the back with a milk crate on it. it had mountain bike pedals - one side was normal and one side was clipless.

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?: 
parked at 9am. was still there at noon. gone by 3:45pm.
Incident Description: 
No idea how it happened.

robin hood

Location

my backyard
w crystal street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 4:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
just a touch too small for a 5'5" person
Color: 
bright tealy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very bright turquoise/teal, vintage, matching blue and white leather bag on the front handlebars, bright orange basket on back. brand new back wheel. had orange and pink flowers in basket. gold bell on left handlebar. single speed. white leather vintage seat. "i <3 my bike" sticker on the main bar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
somebody replaced a screw on the latch plate of the security gate so it would not latch properly. then took two bikes mid morning yesterday.

Motobecane Nomade

Location

1800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue
1805 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Made in France, 1970s Motobecane, single speed. If it hasn't been removed, a silver sticker near the bottom of the seat tube is from a shop in Racine, Wisconsin.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One minute
Incident Description: 
Light green, 1970s, Motobecane Nomade, was stolen from in front of 1805 North Milwaukee Avenue. It was leaning against a fence unlocked when it was taken around 7pm on Tuesday July 12, 2011. The bike is fixed gear, has a black, semi-straight head tube with tan tape on the grips.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Across from Gino's East
155 East Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm or 60cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition - Very Good. New back Rim, front spot light, back saddle bag, back tail-light. Black handlebar tape (left bar tape was starting to push forward and the actual "bar" was starting to show). Original Toe clips.

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?: 
8-12 hours
Incident Description: 
Attached photo is not the actual bike. Only make, model & color. Locked bike up before work to my usual bike rack around 6:30am. Left work around 7pm and the bike & lock were gone. I am assuming that the cable lock was cut and the thief took off with both the bike & lock.

Trek 3700

Location

Washington and Canal/Clinton, under overpass
canal and washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18" Frame
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has front and rear fenders, rear rack. Has bolt on skewers (quick release wheel type) in the front.

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?: 
8 hours, during the work day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the same location I lock it everyday for work. Metra station has 20+ bikes locked up, many appear to be abandoned. Not a ton of foot traffic during the middle of the day, someone probably just walked by and cut through the lock.

SE Lager 2009

Location

My apartment building
2328 W. Iowa St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raised handlebars with orange grips, back rack that is silver. It is in great condition, just dirty. It also has a Michelin wheel on the back, with a ring of reflective material.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I have left my bike locked and unlocked to a railing in my second floor hallway (small apt. building, 6 units.) for 10 months. Didn't lock it last night. My roommate came home from work at 1:00am with her bike, left it beside mine and went to bed. I walked out the door at 7:00am to ride to work, both bikes gone, same with the neighbors. No sign of damage to the downstairs lock, but the back rolling gate to the alley that protects the driveway was left ajar (this is usually locked by my landlady), which makes me believe the bikes were loaded into a truck in the alley. No signs of damage to the lock downstairs door, so I'm guessin roommate left it open by accident.

Trek 1.2 Women's Specific Design Road Bike

Location

Condo Building - locked bike room
1100 block of Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 - adult sized
Color: 
Light Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Profile Design black aero bars attached to handle bars, black Forte clipless pedals, black Cateye bike computer, scuffed right handlebar tape

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
At least 1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in locked bike room in condo building. When I went to get the bike today, only the cut bike lock was found.

Women's Trek 7000

Location

Home
1711 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTJ168C2513A
Size: 
15" Women's Frame
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 year old hybrid with rack and baskets, reflective tape across the bike and behind the seats with black reflective tape in the rims and reflective strips around the spokes (spoke lights). Minor scratches on frame from regular use, and grip extensions at the ends of the grip shift handlebars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Last seen 1 day before it went missing in this location
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a locked storage room with other bicycles. Last seen on Monday and missing on Wednesday morning. Other bicycles had to be moved to get access to this bike.

GT Tachyon 3.0

Location

Right outside Century City Ballys and Jimmy Johns on Clark
2810 Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S00026000055692
Size: 
XS (labeled on bike) for a 5'5" woman
Color: 
Black w/ red and white detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has Bell light on front and Bell red light on back. Has cable lock wrapped around the top bar of bike. There was a blue little purse/bag attached to the cable lock as well.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
The newer u-lock w/flat key must have been just around the tire because when I came back the bike was gone except the bike wheel was attached to lock. It was right outside the Ballys Century City/ Aveda area on Clark and Diversey. It was on bike rack outside the Jimmy Johns. Thank you if you find it!!!

Trek Madone 5.2 2008

Location

Lincoln Park Atheltic Club
1019 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 12:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Black with Silver and White stripes on sides
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has two water bottle holders plus a small computer. some minor scuffs on the front of the frame. Had hihg end silver colored shimano clip ins. Small bike bag under the seat on the back.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at approximately 4pm, went inside LPAC to work out and when I returned at 5pm it was gone. I only left it for approximately 1 hr and someone stole it in broad daylight.

Fuji Crosstown 4.0

Location

In front of US bank on Washington and Wabash
Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green and cream yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black rubber light holder attached to the handlebar, sticker of "Oscar Wasytn" on the bar near the gears.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike is locked to a bike rack in front of US Bank on Wabash near Washington at 7am. It was still there when I checked it at noon, but at 4:00pm it was gone. The entire bike was taken and the thief left the lock there. The lock appear to have been opened and there wasn't any damage on it.

Huffy

Location

Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No Huffy logos on the side, one break is green the other is silver, seat is Trek brand and it is teared.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to the Museum of Science and Industry, locked my bike outside, when I was finished, the bike was gone.

Boys' Mongoose Rumble BMX

Location

our house
5420 S. Dorchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 3:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The fifth bicycle we've had stolen in the last 16 months, and the second in the last month. This was my 9-year-old son's bike, and it has no distinguishing features mostly because it was the brand-new replacement for the last one that got stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
every day; but it had been there for 24 hours before last use
Incident Description: 
Note that this is a picture of the same model in a different color; ours is black with blue trim. The bike was cable-locked to the inside of our metal-fence in our front yard. The yard gate locks, so the thieves had to have jumped/climbed the fence, cut the cable, lifted the bike out, and climbed back out. This happened, for sure, at night.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

My house. 2nd floor Balcony
626 w 18th st apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 2:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black with blue and silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition only a few months old. Has a black rack on the back, white handle bar tape. Clipless pedals. It also has a mount on the front for a camera.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
I got home at 7:30 am. Left my bike as usual on the back porch on the 2nd floor apt which is behind a 12 foot fence and a locked gate. In the 20 mins it took me to grab clothes and food, someone had unlocked the gate grabbed the bike and left the gate wide open. You can not see the bike from the street level so someone has obviously been watching me as I do this everyday.

2007 or 2008 Dahon Mu

Location

Quiet street near Wrigley Field
3625 N Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 7:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Fairly compact, 20" wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3-years old but in pretty good shape. The small kryptonite U-lock may very well still be attached to the frame near the cranks. The lock was black and orange. The right brake lever is partially broken.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over one night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked by it's frame to a street sign on a quiet residential street over night. When I came up in the morning the sign was laying on the grass after having been cut at it's base. The bike was gone along with the u lock.

diamond back

Location

hinsdale point
31-59 ivy ln willowbrook illinois 60527
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 6:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
huge off road 24 inch tires
Color: 
gray and black rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is used their was alot of like white dust cause i road the waterfall glen trails

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
it was lock and my borther un lock it and took the bike and lock it back up the same and it was lock in a shead and i lock the door
Incident Description: 
i had a lock and i was the only one that knew the code and when i nwas unlocking it my borther saw me do the code and he knew the code and he is a big stealer the next day i go down to the basement to get my bike its gone and i like break down cause that ment alot and got me ever where thats was like a 400 doller bike and he stole it and know has it but wont tell the truth he is bad i need my bike back please help so we can and talk to him to get it i think he hid it some where like the forest or he gonna sell it to his friends for bad stuff please call me i need help to find this 1630 805 1213

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Racine and Barry
3056 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition, brand new bottom bracket, kept neat and clean. Scratched and bent right brake lever. Big scratch on the bottom of the right crank arm the bare metal is viable.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a No Parking sign with a newer u-lock with a flat key. The thief probably stood on the bike and removed the sign from the post and lifted the bike up and off the sign post.

Raleigh M-20

Location

Talman Ave & Fullerton Ave
2428 N Talman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
seat post rusted/stuck into seat post shaft handlebar shifters (disconnected) broken pedals beat up deraileur removed, replaced with spacer new chain on old, rusty gears

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 is usually kept unlocked in enclosed side yard not visible from the street
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike in the side yard of my 3-unit building on Sunday night, July 10, at about 8pm. On Monday morning, July 11, at about 7am, I went out to ride to work, and found it missing. My roommate's bike, also unlocked, was still on the scene. The side yard is behind a 6-foot high solid wooden gate, and is not visible from the street. We've had some problems recently with the gate not latching at blowing open in the wind.

Schwinn Cruiser (women's)

Location

No Parking Sign in Parkway (Just East of Building's Driveway)
441 W. Oakdale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark (Forest) Green and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Women's Schwinn Cruiser is 4-speed and was not brand new but had very little use so was in very good condition. The body of the bike is dark green and the handlebars are silver as are the fenders (aka splatter guards)on the front and back tires. The seat is black with silver springs and squeaks when it goes over bumps. The bike had a light attached on the top of the handlebars near the center. The light is a push button light and rectangular. It is the type of bike that you have to pedal backwards in order to brake. The tires are solid black and one of the tires is missing its valve cap. The lock is a Schlage (Model# 999218) .

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 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?: 
about 6 days
Incident Description: 
While the bike picture is not my exact bike it is very similar. My bike was locked to a No Parking sign in the parkway just left of the driveway to my apartment building. After I returned home from dinner on Sunday night my bike was still where I had locked it and when I left for work on Monday morning at 7:00am I am 99% sure it was still there but when my boyfriend left for work half an hour later the bike was not there. The bike along with the lock were taken but the street sign appears undisturbed. I have only been locking my bike in this location since June 23rd and would ride it to work (a mile away) locking it each night to the street sign due to the fact there is no gate, bike rack, or bike storage at my building. If the lock was cut, I would assume it would have been left behind but the fact that the bike and the lock are gone leads me to assume the bike and lock might have been lifted over the sign but I don't know how that would be possible or how it would go unnoticed... The bike was a gift from my mom and I have only had it since Father's Day (June 19th) of this year. This is my second bike to be stolen in two-years so to get it back would be so amazing but I know the odds of that are worse than slim.