Recent Reports

Trek Antelope 850

Location

Old Apt
Addison and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow w/Blue Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Mountain bike converted to single speed commuter. Modifications include new bullhorn handle bars w/tape and new stem. Front brake only. Single speed using the old derailleur as a cable tensioner.

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
two bikes were stolen from my backyard near Addison and Ashland over the weekend of April 22-24. The two bikes were locked up to a electric meter thing but the cable combo lock was cut. One bike was an old hand me down Huffy worth little to nothing, but the other bike, as posted here was a project bike. Trek Antelope from the 1980's I had jsut restored as a nifty commuter. Please help if you see it.

2009 Kona Honky Tonk

Location

Residence
1322 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F9116089
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Orange/Bright Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, possibly with gray Bell helmet and orange Kryptonite lock. DOWNTUBE SHIFTERS.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Came out this morning to see street sign compromised (possibly from S&S work outside going on at the same time???) but the bike was gone and the S&S workers didn't know what I was talking about. Bike was locked through front wheel and frame with a newer U-lock with Flat Key.

Cannondale Six13

Location

My Garage
1266 N. Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 29, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. White Bike Black Fork. "Six13" written in red.

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?: 
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 Few Months
Incident Description: 
My Bike was stolen out of my garage. It had a large U Lock with a flat key made by Gorilla I think, as well as had wheel lock bolts on both wheels. Not sure why someone would steel it unless they are an unreal locksmith.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

BSLC at the University of Chicago
924 E. 57th st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
Burgundy and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old in good condition with some minor paint chips on the top tube. There was a sticker from City Bikes in Washington DC. It has hub and seat locks to which I have the only key. It also has Planet Bike fenders and a rack over the rear wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was U-locked to a bike rack outside of an academic building. The U-lock was bent together to create a large enough space to get the bike frame through.

Schwinn Women's Discover

Location

California Clipper
1000 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG10F25638
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Milk crate zip tied to rear rack. White fenders. Nearly new condition.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From approx 8pm until Midnight.
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to the bike rack in front of the California Clipper. Boyfriend arrived around 12:45am and asked where my bike was. Went out front to look for it, and it was no longer there. Asked bouncer at the clipper if they saw anything suspicious. He saw nothing shady, he did see some guys leaning up against the bike rack, but couldn't see if they were doing anything to the bicycles.

2006 Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

My apartment in Logan Square
3251 W. Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
63.5 cm
Color: 
silver & black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black paint on the back of the frame; after you get to the Silver Gary Fisher logo, the metal turns silver on the top and bottom tubes. Custom Parts: • Custom made heavy back wheel. • Vittoria Raindonneur back tire, only a month old. • Planet Bike "comfort spring" seat, a month and a half old. Damage – • Rubber grip on the right handle deteriorating. • Gary Fisher head badge has peeled off, to leave a little glue on the steer tube. • Low-hanging rear derailleur and adjustment barrel. • Rust on the front derailleur and some rust on the month and a half old chain. • The headset has rust inside of it and needs to be replaced. You can see that it’s rusted as the top two bolts that open it are rusted.

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 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?: 
overnight - 8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my apartment building on Sawyer and Belden yesterday in Logan Square. At 5:30 AM I heard a loud noise that woke me. I thought someone was inside my apartment. Once I cleared my apartment, I went back to bed thinking it was a vivid dream. At 8:45 AM I went downstairs to bike to work and noticed that the porch I'd attached it to had been vandalized. The strong wooden railings had been smashed to bits.

Iro Jamie Roy

Location

Revolution Brewery
N Milwaukee and Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 29, 2011 - 5:39am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Various scratches, dirty, XXX and hologram sticker

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike, went for lunch coffee, came back, bike gone

Fuji Track Pro

Location

3250 W. George
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White w/Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is white with red and black highlights and a ton of stickers. The whole bike is definitely worn in, and the chain and pedals both show light rust. Components: Frame - Fuji Track Pro Fork - Jamis carbon F Wheel - black Neuvation aero R Wheel - black handbuilt with bolt-on cog Crankset - black Truvativ Elita w/ 42t chainring Pedals - Crank Brothers Quattro Handlebars - black Syntace bullhorns w/black wrap Stem - black Ritchey Comp Seatpost - black Race Face Saddle - plastic BMX Front brake - old DiaCompe (Gran Compe?) There may or may not still be a rear fender on it, as it was in shoddy condition and easily removable.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was u-locked to a sunk pole in a wrought iron fence. The other bars in the fence connected to the sunk pole with 4 cross bars, two up top and two at the bottom. The thieves cut through the connecting cross bars up top, two on each side of the pole, and bent the fence back. This allowed them to lift the u-lock up and over the pole, as the cross bars no longer stopped the u-lock from going up.

Giant FCR2

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Grey with red polka dots on top tube and fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, well maintained. The bike has yellow accents that were covered by red polka dot tape. All areas where it was yellow had these red polka dots taped over it. Nitto Albatross aluminum handlebars (wrapped in black electrical tape), cork handles with bar end lights. New Belgium bicycle bell. Rear bike rack with a black coated wire basket. Front brakes pad were salmon Kool Stop and rear brake pad are black. Front & rear Planet bike cascadia fenders with mud flaps. The pedals are large aluminum "Grip King" pedals also known as MKS Lamba pedals with six pedal spikes on one side of each pedal.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Ride by bike to work every day, all year round. Usually lock it to one of the three u-bike racks in front of the hospital. Both wheels are secured with a Zefal skewer lock, seat is bolted. When I left work at 5pm and walked out to the bike rack, the entire bike and the kryponite u-lock with which the bike was locked were missing from the rack. Another bike that I see every now and then was locked to spot I had used in the morning which leads me to think the theft took place in the morning hours. Shook the rack and it was mostly intact, a little loose. I really have no idea how the bike was taken from this u-bike rack.

Trek 800

Location

3418 Elaine Pl - Apt
3418 Elaine Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Black with Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in better than good condition. Had a bottle holder. Shiney with new tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a sign through both wheels and the frame for about 4 hours when it was discovered stolen. I'm bummed.

Kona Paddywagon

Location

Stolen from my apartment
Irving Park rd and Nora
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:04am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F902C7457
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically mint Stock condition, gray frame with white logo on down tube. single speed. yellow rims. See picture.

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?: 
The bike was in my locked apartment.
Incident Description: 
Between noon and 3:45 PM on Wednesday April 18th, my apartment was broken into and along with other things my bike was stolen. I have filed a police report but I don't have the report number at the time of filling out this description, if you have any information please call me.

Jamis 2114 Ventura Comp

Location

soccer field at Montrose and the Lake
Montrose and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 2:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U82K05968
Size: 
56
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Road Bike with a red ROSCOE BIKES sticker 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was with about 5 other bikes on soccer field during practice, someone picked it up and rode off with it
Incident Description: 
I was at soccer practice on the turf field at Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. My bicycle was in a heap of 5 or so bicycles on the south goal side, and someone came up and rode off on my bicycle, noted too late to catch.

Cannondale R800

Location

Home
920 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 9:14am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
R054454
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Distinguishing features on the bike: red LOOK pedals, there is a frame pump holder (no pump) attached under one of two black water bottle cages on the frame, the brakes are switched (the left side brake controls the rear brake), wireless computer on the front wheel (right-hand side) with the mount for the computer on the stem (there is no computer). I don't remember if the bar tape had the Bontrager name or logo on it, but it is not the original Cannondale bar tape

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?: 
Days, months, years
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen out of my storage unit. Someone in my building probably left our garage door open and the storage door must not have been closed properly.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

Home
920 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 11:44am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P085804
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is pretty dirty and has a couple of deep scratches on the top tube. It has (or had at this point) a Cannondale pouch under the seat with a tool kit. It has Forte Campus pedals - flat on one side, SPD clips on the other. There is a bike computer, but no computer that rests on the right hand side of the handle bar. The grips are original Cannondale and are extremely well used. The brakes are switched so the left hand brake control the rear brake. It also has Kryptonite skewers on the front and back wheels.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike is stored in my storage unit inside a garage. The door to the storage unit was not fully closed, but the lock was locked. Someone in my building probably left garage door open.

Diamondback Sorrento

Location

Apartment
4651 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
06B0051243
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Shape. No sratches, but not sure how they treated it when stolen. It also has black wheels. It is wired up for a bike computer, that I still have. It also has the hook ups for the front and rear lights, that I still have.

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?: 
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?: 
Since last summer. (It was in my apartments underground garage.)
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the underground garage in my apartment building. I had it secured to a post with a cable and lock. They just cut the cable and goodbye. I will never use a cable again! I believe someone left the garage door open or the thief just walked in behind someone that was walking into the building and went downstairs to the garage to take a bike of his choice, which was mine.

Klein Pulse Comp 1

Location

The Regal condos
1735 W. Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 1, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
009618
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black Manitou suspension fork. Handlebar ends. Seat has a 2-3" rip on side. not sure if i took the clips off pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
was locked up with u-lock and cable with another bike to a bike rack in storage area of building basement.
Incident Description: 
someone was able to get into basement probably late at night or early am with some type of bolt cutters or saw. Probably walked in behind someone to get into building. Cut u-lock and rode off. This is not the first time a bike has been stolen from building. We are going thru videotapes now to see if they can get a picture of person.

GT Road Bike

Location

Wicker Park
1636 W. Le Moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult, male, exact height unknown (~57cm)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean white with Saturn (car brand) decal affixed to the top tube and Klunk's bike shop decal affixed below seat post. Weinmann Ultimate Power wheels. Clips for lights (but not the lights themselves) on the handlebar and seatpost. No bottle cages or other attachments. Trek U-lock possibly still attached when stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked (front wheel and frame)[newer U-lock w/flat key] to metal railing within gated porch area in front of apartment. Possible that gate was left open as it's shared with the other apartments. Metal bars that it was affixed to broken, either cut or simply pryed to breaking (approx. 0.5" thick bars, not hollow).

EAI Bareknuckle

Location

2203 W Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2011 - 10:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All white parts. White Cardiff Mercia saddle. White Velocity Deep V wheel set with White Origin 8 hubs and black spokes. White All-City cranks. One white and one orange tire. White taped bullhorn 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My roommate left the garage door open overnight, and three bikes were taken from the garage overnight.

Windsor Oxford Deluxe

Location

Multi-unit residential building/ rear entranceway.
3462 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Tangerine Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, had a bell on the left handlebar

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the back alley of our apartment building. Was locked to a wooden railing... thief pulled off the post to which the bicycle was locked. U-lock would be around the bottom section of the frame.

2007 Trek 5000

Location

2629 N Halsted #3
2629 N Halsted #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had bag on back - very new and clean

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?: 
bike was in a locked storage room
Incident Description: 
The bike room storage door was kicked in and the bike was stolen