Recent Reports

Huffy, Cranbrook

Location

4800 n Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Ladies Bike
Color: 
Powder Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. It has a powder green frame with cream fenders and a brown imitation leather seat. The tires have white walls and the grips are rubber.

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?: 
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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike after my morning commute to the Ravenswood Metra Station like I do every day but when I stepped off the train at the end of the day it was GONE. It was parked along side the rest of the commuters' bikes on the north side of Lawrence Ave.

Windsor, Tourist

Location

Stone Building
320 E. Superior Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a 27 speed that I bought for touring across the US. The bike is in good shape for I bought it 2 years ago and never made the trip. One distinguishing feature is the cap at the end of the left handle bar is missing.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Interestingly there were other bikes on rack but they all U-locks. I guess the cable was just cut and taken with the bike.

Batavus Tour de l'Europe

Location

Apartment building
4529 N Greenview Ave. Apt. 2E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn 1970s' frame with new freedom wheels, schwalbe tires, rav-x stem, seat, new pedals, full fenders (black plastic), and moustache handlebars.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was behind a locked door inside my apartment building; there were no signs of forced entry, and either someone left both doors open or it was someone with a key. The two bikes next to it were left.

Trek Antelope

Location

Bucktown / Wicker Park
2111 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wish I had it....old bike
Size: 
21" i think....fits a grown male
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
old bike, no fork shocks, wired for computer, bar extensions, foot clips, had orange sticker on seat post from college - State College, PA registration number, rear derailer not functional.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 - 4 days. It was my patio. Locked to a tree.
Incident Description: 
perp entered our locked and gated patio, cut the lock, took the bike.

LeMond Chambery

Location

Belden Center
350 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3421913
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Yellow and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Purchased from Johnny Sprockets and has a Johnny Sprocket sticker on the frame. Also has a Belden Center bike sticker (Name of Building it was registered in) on the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was locked inside the buildings own bike storage room
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from around late April through May 7. I didn't notice it stolen until it was brought up at a building meeting on May 18th. I know of one other expensive bike being stolen in the same time period.

Trek Womans Bike, Yellow/Black

Location

Bryon Lofts
3900 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 8:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C44G6851 CA0455
Size: 
26" Bike, Frame 18"
Color: 
Yellow/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Travel pack under the seat, water bottle holder by legs.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel, frame and metel bar/hook which was attached to concrete. The person had to get through the front locked door, then the locked bike room, then clipped the cable lock.
Incident Description: 
I'm filing a report on the bike. Bike was in a bike room which a person needed a key to get into the building, into the bike room, then cutters to cut the lock which went through the frame, front wheel and a metal bar 1/2 foot from ceiling in concrete. I've filed with the building as well. Bike was locked in room on 4/4/11 and today 5/23/11 I went back to prepare it for the summer. Gone. I have the coiled lock which they left and will give that to the police as well. The bike is yellow and black. Hope this helps me finding it or makes it more uncomfortable for the slacker who stole it.

2009 Trek 7300 Blue and silver

Location

600 N Fairbanks Condo
600 N Fairbanks Ct - PARKING STRUCTURE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU019C2741D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Barely used - mostly blue 2009 TREK 7300

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
We had repeated recent thefts in our parking structure. Allegedly a male and a female would come into our garage, cut the cables and ride off.

2006 Lemond Versailles

Location

Western Brown Line Station
Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Blue / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a very pretty blue with silver accents. Carbon fiber frame, fork, and seatpost. Shimano 105/Ultegra mix, Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels. Wired for a bike computer. Headbadge is a silvery Lemond logo with white corrosion on it. Otherwise, bike is in excellent 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 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 image attached is what the bike looks like, but the wheels are different. They have thick, bladed spokes. I pulled this screenshot from Craiglist because I don't have any other images of my bike.

Specialized Tarmac Comp

Location

LA fitness downtown
55 East Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I have receipt but not serial number.
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon frame, fork and seat stay. Spd pedals. Mount on handle bars for cateye and one for garmen. Wedge and wallet under seat. Garmen sensor on frame near rear tire and one on pedal crank. Light on handlebars and one on wedge. Bike in nearly new condition couple of nicks on frame just bought new August 2010.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked with a krypotnite ulock and cable. Was told by panhandler that an older white man cut the cable and stole the bike around 5:30 pm on Monday 5/16. Locked there the morning of the 16th. It was only there about 8 hours. Was locked one block east of LA Fitness on 55 E Randolph. I go there to work out in the morning and the bike rack is just across the street to the east.

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

1646 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11L07298
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, purchased 5 days prior to theft. Has only a kickstand installed, no other additional accessories. There are quick releases on both tires and seats still.

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?: 
This bike was in the storage room in my garage at my apartment building. The garage and storage room were locked. No sign of forced entry. Very possibly someone recovered a set of keys, or a bad ex-tenant stole them.
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen along with my girlfriend's Trek Hybrid bike sometime during the workday. The garages were all closed... and we believe this may have been the work of someone who got their hands on building keys, or possibly an ex-tenant. We do not have a serial number or photo for her bike. I have my serial number, but no photo as I just purchased the bike 5 days prior and had not even installed my accessories yet. This is the second bike I have had stolen out of this garage; however, the last one was left out in the open in the garage. Very possibly someone is scouting our neighborhood for bikes.

Novara (REI) Trionfo

Location

2201 N Rockwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 3:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
small - men's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is from the late 80's/early 90's. All other parts are Shimano and are about 3 years old. Coloring is black, with teal, purple, and white writing.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was stolen from my garage, which is locked up.
Incident Description: 
My neighbor left the garage open, and the bike was stolen in the time he was gone to the grocery store. Nothing else was touched or taken, including three other bikes.

Schwinn 26" Lakeshore Men's Bike

Location

Rogers Park. Rogers Park Metra stop. South side of street.
Lunt and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q87PL6

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10.3 hours. 8:20am to 6:00pm.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the Rogers Park Metra stop using a cable and pad lock. Bike was stolen between 8:20am and 5:59pm (the times of the Metra train into and out of Chicago).

Huffy Highlander 3

Location

back portch of house
haddon ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 7:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Huffy Highlander 3. Dark Green with matching fenders. recently tuned up and polished. there is a red maked area on the standover bar near the handles. Breaks work great , battery powered Headlight new. fat tire bell . 2 Brand new tires . men's bike standover bar height is 30" i recently posted the bike on craigslist to sell. https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2351621955/p2a35

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
someone broke in through the garage and went into the back porch and stole the bicycle

Nishiki Sport, 10 speed, women's

Location

50th and Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 9:37am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C68K
Size: 
23 inches
Color: 
coral/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nice condition, paint job like new not used often. tires are probably in rotting a bit if not replaced, chain rusty

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?: 
The bike was inside a locked basement, past a locked gate. The bike itself was not locked.
Incident Description: 
1 of 2 bikes stolen from basement to apt building, both nishiki

Nishiki 10 speed, Olympic (I think)

Location

50th and Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 8:53am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approx 56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handlebars -- blue foamy wrap w/some faded blue cloth wrapping unusual attachment on seat post for bike trailer (Adams) most of the original black paint, minor rust spots rusty chain and freewheel black bell on handlebar; black bike rack over back wheel; unusual mount for front pannier may be ID # on bottom

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?: 
The bike was inside a locked basement, past a locked gate. The bike itself was not locked.
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen from apartment basement, both are nishiki (men's and women's)

Bianchi Eros

Location

Home
1521 W. Byron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
celeste green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a dent in the middle of the top of the top tube otherwise fairly good condition, brand new tires. Had a rear rack with a red Ortlieb backroller waterproof pannier and blue seat bag with a tire repair kit.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been in my garage for 3 days
Incident Description: 
I noticed that my bike was missing on Monday May 16. It had been in my garage with no lock. The garage door showed no damage. The likeliest time that it was taken was when I took the trash out on Friday May 13 around 2 pm. My garage is on the side of my house in an alley (the garage door is very close to and is visible from Byron St). The trash cans are on the back of the house. I left the garage door open while I went around the corner to take out the trash and it took longer than expected to take the trash out. The garage door was open, with no car parked inside, for about 5-10 minutes out of my sight.

Cannondale Badboy Urban Bike

Location

Catalpa Gardens Parking Garage
1122 W. Catalpa Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 12:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
XL frame
Color: 
MATTE BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIke was in excellent condition, matte black in color, 24-speed, mountain bike frame with skinny high pressure road tires. at the crankshaft, unless it's been removed, there is a sticker for "Plano Cycling & Fitness" from Plano, Texas. There are 2 water bottle cages, both black on the frame and a mount for a wireless speedometer on the handlebars. The left hand grip has the bar plug missing from it.

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?: 
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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
according to the condo board president, several bikes and two cars were taken from the access-restricted parking garage at the condo building. my bike was literally in a very visible location, right by an elevator door and i figured that would help protect it, being in plain sight. apparently not.

Trek 3700

Location

Jewel-Osco
7201 West 24th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was a 2006 (I think) and was in great condition but was well used and had signs of wear on the frame, from rubbing, etc. However, the wheels had been replaced, new tires, brake pads, and all items were in perfect working condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
3 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike left in front of the grocery store in plain site of parking lot and of people in store. Stolen within three minutes.

TREK 8 1.2 T

Location

7th floor garage space # 714 at 600 N. Fairbanks, Chicago, IL
600 N. Fairbanks
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 9, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU157C2239C
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black w/ red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition. Had a M4924 Monitor on it

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 not locked - it was in secured garage which was not suppose to be accessible by general public
Incident Description: 
Thieves walked into garage when door was open as car left garage. Seen on video camera.

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

Pivate Residence
1250 W. Grace St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
00038675722507
Size: 
Medium Size Women's BIke
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was brand new Schwinn Sporterra women's bike (hybrid path/pavement). I bought it two weeks ago. 21 Speeds, metal water bottle holder. No other extra's (i.e. no fender, back rack, etc). Red straight handle bars. There was a plastic zip tie attached to the handle bars (left over from the price tag).

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It was locked to deck post in the back enclosed area of the building. It had been parked there since Friday night. I saw it was still there on Sunday afternoon. I discovered it missing this morning when I went to ride to work. Someone must have hopped the locked gate, saw the bike, cut the lock, and removed the bike from the gated area.