Recent Reports

Jamis Quest

Location

Bike Rack
44. E Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
Black / Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2006 Jamis Quest 54 CM Road Bike. Black and Gold with White Trim, and a Black and White Fizik Saddle. Easton Rims. Maxxis Re-Fuse tires. No customizations except for a wired cadence and speed sensor. There were some chips of chrome missing off the rear of the saddle.

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?: 
1 hour 5 minutes
Incident Description: 
The Kryptonite lock was picked in broad daylight on a very busy street in the Chicago Loop.

Schwinn "General"

Location

Condo building
2618 N. Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 6:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for a short woman
Color: 
light purple/pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it's a road bike that was a step-through frame (ladies slanted top tube). the color was lavender/purple with pink lettering. 27inch wheels and wire basket. Had an AMS card in the spoke, white brake cables, white rimmed tires, a light purple seat, light purple hand grips, a piece of duck tape along the frame, a Village Bike shop old sticker on the frame

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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked hallway that only a few people have access too. Its either an inside job or someone propped the door open and someone walking through the alley took it

1990 Trek 1400

Location

Damen and North, In front of Potbelly's
Damen and North avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 15, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
still searching for a picture w/it on there
Size: 
50cm frame size
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1990 "Trek 1400 Aluminum" 14 speed road bike, white w/red lettering. Cateye connection. Black tape wrapped handlebars. Shimano 105 gears, brakes and chainset. Continental Ultra 2000 tires (700x25C). "Trek Epoxy bonded aluminum alloy" sticker still on right fork. "Matrix equipped" embossed on right chain stay. Black bottle holder on seat tube only.

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 street sign.

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?: 
25minutes
Incident Description: 
It was stolen around 4:15p on Mon., Nov. 15 on Damen. The sun was just beginning to set. Someone from the police dept. told me that it's usually a two-man job. One comes through with the wirecutters and cuts the cable, while the next follows and grabs the bike. He stated that people around the scene don't even realize it's happening. He also said that of the recovered bikes, the pawn shop on North & Kedzie is a hot spot as well as Swap-O-Rama on 43rd & Ashland. So, please look out for them there. I knew I should have used a better lock, but my husband was using our Kryptonite lock for his mountain bike.

Trek

Location

outside Lakeshore Athletic Club - downtown
Stetson Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 12:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had my name printed on the frame to 'ward' of thieves: Paul Goodman 312-310-0313. It alos had mud fenders, a back rack, a front and back light.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone must have showed up with a cutter, quickly cut the chain, and speedily removed the bike with chain. It must have all happened quickly as there are a lot of pedestrians and workers outside the health club.

Electra Hellbilly 3 speed

Location

It was locked to the iron fence behind our house
2740 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WMR058537
Size: 
Very large cruiser with fat tires
Color: 
Red with Red flames
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in excellent condition. Red with red flames and a black leather seat and handle bar covers. The bike sits like a motorcycle and is very tall and noticable. The seat is leather with the electra logo tooled on it. The chain guard says the model name- the hellbilly.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two months- on and off
Incident Description: 
The bike was ULocked to another bike AND the iron fence. The other bike was found still locked to the fence but it had been sawed in half at the frame and quite banged up. The place they were locked is our outdoor parking spot in the back of our building- directly in front of our parked car. We were away for the weekend but our car was out back. It took place between Thursday (11/11) and Sunday (11/14). The parking spot is next to an open lot and the entire area is very open and well lit. The bikes are both very recognizable- there are few dealers in Chicago and from what we can tell we were the only ones with this style and color.

Trek 7.3FX

Location

Grand River Bar
3032 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
085L1321F
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. I purchase 3 months ago.

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 street sign.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign at 2:00PM with newer u-lock w/flat key. Came back at 3:00PM, bike was gone with lock.

Spot geared MTB (blue)

Location

Garage
1224 w van buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
13.5"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is my race bike and built as such! Pink Chris Kibg headset & hubs. Grip shifters. Noir cranks. Fork decal says just "rock shox." WTB SpeedShe saddle on Moots seatpost. Juicy 7 brakes. Cross Mark tires. ATAC pedals. Owl sticker on top tube.

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?: 
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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to three others using two cables, stored under a tarp in front of out parking space. Bike and both locks were missing but three other bikes remained there unlocked.

Marin San Anselmo

Location

Southport & Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 9:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA120644
Size: 
20.5 inches
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20.5 inch, 2010 Marin San Anselmo hybrid (silver) with rear mud guard

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Some one stole four bikes from our detached garage: 1. my 61 cm, 2010 Cervelo P1 2. my 20.5 inch, 2010 Marin San Anselmo hybrid (silver) 3-4. my neighbors' cruisers My bikes were locked wheel to frame with U-locks.

Cervelo P1

Location

Southport & Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 8, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
61 cm 2010 well maintained P1. Red & white frame with a wireless Cateye computer. Marks: 1. the seat, a SanGelissimo from an older bike, is worn on the sides. 2. the paint is chipped on the left side of the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Some one stole four bikes from our detached garage: 1. my 61 cm, 2010 Cervelo P1 2. my 20.5 inch, 2010 Marin San Anselmo hybrid (silver) 3-4. my neighbors' cruisers My bikes were locked wheel to frame w/ newer U locks w/flat key.

Jamis Beatnik 2010

Location

Parking Garage
1400 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 29, 2010 - 7:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SOA4T0957
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, almost brand new. Had a kryptonite evolution mini u lock on it, white water bottle holder, dahon iphone bike mount bracket.

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?: 
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?: 
couple weeks
Incident Description: 
There have been a string of bike thefts from garages in the south loop area of chicago over the past few months. A dark colored truck with two guys in hoodies tailgates cars into parking garages and then steals multiple bikes at a time. I was told a motorcycle was also stolen recently supposedly by the same guys. They have serious tools to break locks too. My building has security cameras and has caught all of this on tape, but the quality isnt good enough to license plates or faces.

2008 Cannondale Synapse 7

Location

Columbia College Chicago
600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 5:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
T009284
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
Blue / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kind of dirty but new looking with some scratches above the Cannondale Logo from my ulock. The bartape was falling off and it had an older model Brooks B15 (which probably won't be on it anymore)

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 Hours
Incident Description: 
I was at work at Columbia and someone cut through the lock while people passed by him. It is an extremely busy street and area so people must have thought it was his bike and he forgot his lock.

trek 7500

Location

1960 lincoln pk. west
1960 lincoln park west
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU359C0400D
Size: 
large men's
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Speedometer, rear black carrier, gel seat, new condition. One silver and one gold valve stem caps.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut and bike taken

Stretch Beach Cruiser

Location

My house
2731 N. Lawndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 10:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
7.5 feet long
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Super stretch beach cruiser. Matte black frame with red rims and white walls. 16" Ape hanger handle bars with iron cross mirror.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
locked to another bike
Incident Description: 
I had a report that the bike was seen along randolf and damen

Bianchi Fremont

Location

Purdue university
Martin-Jischke
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H7JH15443
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
black/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good ocndition. Front volos wheel. open corsa cxs in yellow. LD-1100 light. purdue bike registry #601899

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
It was probably easily removed by figuring out combo. Happened when I left it out at 2AM thinking no one would touch it for 5-6 hours. Filed with police. Has purdue police bike registry sticker on it. I have a police report but don't have the number handy

Trek 7100

Location

Wells and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 11:33am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu237c0825d
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Grayish/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Included a basket on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~5 Hours
Incident Description: 
There is a camera at this intersection. I am hoping to get footage.

TREK Navigator 1.0

Location

PAC Lofts
1735 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition. Frame made for a 6'8" male.

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?: 
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 mos.
Incident Description: 
Someone came into the parking garage and stole bike from rack.

Bottechia '80 Steel Frame Road Bike

Location

Love's
770 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approximately: 51cm (fits person of 5'3" height)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Botecchia vintage road bike (possibly '87) with original components, Campagnola derailer,steel frame, 10 speed, frame has some scratches and exposed metal due to paint chips, maroon Botecchia labels with decal on front post Wheels/Tires: Continental Grand Prix 4-Season V 700x25C Tirees Accessories: Bike Saddle - WTB Speed She ProGel Women's Saddle, orange bell, attachment for bike light, maroon saddle bag, black handle straps, red metal flatform pedals (scratched paint), two attached black water bottle carriers on down and seat tube, hand pump attached to bottom of top tube Additional Pictures of bike: http://www.marathonfoto.com/view_watermark.cfm?CustomerNumber=P68X14&NegsNumber=51638415&Orientation=P This bike was handed down to me from my father who first bought it in '87. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of this bike, please contact me. Thank you!

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?: 
Sunday 11-7-2010, 9AM-3:15PM, 6.25hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen off of Chicago and Halsted located in front of 770 N Halsted building. Love's Restaurant was closed on Sunday but the building has offices that were occupied on Sunday. I was working in the building from 9-3:15PM and found my bike stolen as I was leaving work. I asked the guard of the building if he had seen anything, but there was no witnesses.

Trek 1200

Location

Wicker Park/Ukranian Village
Wolcott and division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 9:18pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~62cm
Color: 
Black with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame has a Seattle bikes sticker on tubing, mismatched suntour rims, bartape is coming off on the right handlebar, cinelli stem, bottom bracket is cracking and in need of repair, rear brakes only, single gear in front and 7 speed in back, seat has several small white paint stains.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the wrought iron fence outside my apartment with an orange krytonite u-lock. Fence appears to have been cut with welding tools- paint is burnt off where the rail is broken and the rail itself was bent where the bolt was removed.

KABUTO TAKARA

Location

PILSEN
18TH
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 10:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
BLACK AND YELLOW
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW

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?: 
30 DAYS
Incident Description: 
STOLEN FROM SECOND FLOOR PORCH FRIDAY NIGHT (NOV. 5TH) BETWEEN 9PM AND 1AM

Cannondale RT3000 Tandem

Location

Cafe Bacci downtown
Michigan Ave and East Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
L/M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost mint condition. The bicycle is a few years old, but it barely has a scratch on it. Distinguishing features include: Selle SMP Extra Saddle for the captain---it bends down in the front which makes it look like it is broken; Black bike rack in the back; Crank Brothers Egg Beaters pedals in the front.

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?: 
We were away from the bike for 2 hours, but talked to an employee of a nearby buisness that did not recall seeing the bike on a smoke break 30 minutes after we left it.
Incident Description: 
We biked downtown to run the Hot Chocolate 5k/15k. We locked the bike up at about 7:30 am (give or take 10 minutes). I wrapped a cable around and through the back wheel, wrapped it around the rear handlebar/seat (it is quick release), and then up through the frame and to the front wheel, and then hooked that through my Kryptonite u-lock locking the front wheel to the bike rack. Everything was gone when we returned at about 10 am. I don't know how they defeated the lock, or if somehow it didn't latch it completely---But I use this lock every day to lock up my bike when I commute to work, so I have a hard time believing that I would have messed that up.