Recent Reports

Jamis Coda

Location

Jimmy John's on Lincoln between southport and greenview/barry
lincoln and southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 1:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U83U01087
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
black / silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
there isn't anything distinguishable about it that the thief couldn't have changed. maybe some red metal scuff marks on the to bar where my bike lock has left love wounds.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up in front of my girl's house and someone had a steel cutting disk powertool and sliced thru my lock. i have an aftermarket seat. and rain gaurd on my back wheel. i have a rear light mount w missing rear light. black light in front. black rubber case that holds my bike lock is mounted to my bike. they left my chain on the ground.

trek tx700

Location

Pete's Market, little village/ west pilsen
2520 W. Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
gun metal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a vintage frame. it had a rack, a brooks leather saddle, beige leather handlebars (with laces), a large slightly scuffed frame, and a dented top bar (on left side). Image shows a bike of the same model and color, with the actual bike that was stolen in the inset.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
man, wtf? i locked up and left it for 15 min. grocery store security said they saw a Hispanic guy in a black shirt with my bike. i saw a white van with a character matching the description at the time of the incident before i got this info. i wasn't allowed to see the footage. the police said they would check the camera, does anyone know if i should check up and see if they actually did? saw a guy get shot in the stomach earlier that day. man, wtf? Admin note: victim told by Pete's Market management that he is not allowed to view surveillance film without a court subpoena. Management unwilling to help further.

Redline Conquest Pro

Location

Monroe and Canal
120 S Canal St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0604034 DBU6
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a moderately used cyclocross bike, however I have road tires on it. There is a D.P. (my intitials) scratched under the seat on the down tube. It also has arctic camo grip tape (kind of dirty though), Crank Bro's Egg Beater pedals, an unmatching black and white Fuji seat, and the hoods are kind of beat up from me crashing often when racing. I also had one water bottle rack attached at the time it was stolen. The wheels are pretty beat up too which might help distinguish it. The standard Redline paint scheme and the camo griptape/Fuji seat should be dead giveaways. I attached what the frame looks like.

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?: 
8am-6pm (when somebody called in saying it's being cut w/ a circular saw)
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside of work to go in and be a contributing member of society around 8 AM, left around 6:10 and saw my Kryptonite lock sawn in half.. just then a police car pulled up and told me someone had called in saying a man with a hand-held circular saw came and stole my red bike... he took my number and business card and rode off south to try and find the guy. When I placed the report the gal on the phone said as of 6:30 I was the 5th bike reported stolen that day within a couple blocks of my building. I was 15 minutes too late, doh!

Schwinn Super Sport

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
smaller men's frame, standover height about 32"
Color: 
metallic sand
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good working condition. Some paint chips, and Schwinn decals scratched and peeled in some spots. Silver Champion fork. Original light gray suede seat. Worn baby blue bar tape. Bike has rat trap pedals with toe clips; leather strap on left pedal is broken, and missing its metal buckle (which I have). England sticker on down tube near crank shaft.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than eight hours
Incident Description: 
I had an early morning shift at work, and locked my bike at 4:45 a.m. and went in to work at 250 E Superior St. It was near the street, yet in view of the security desk at Prentice Women's Hospital. I went out to check on it during my break, at approximately 11:30 a.m., and neither bike nor lock was present. I imagine that an opportunistic bike thief with a cable cutters happened upon it and simply cut the cable and walked off with it. I've only worked at this address and parked my bike at it twice, so I don't think that the incident could have been premeditated.

Specialized Sirrus 2007

Location

Lincoln Square Area
2209 W. Eastwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dye 51 blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had a rear rack with a "topeak" black basket locked with the bike seat, brown cork-looking ergo-handlebars, toe clips and some handlebar brackets for the odometer and light.

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I was working in my apartment very late, and I heard some roaring noise outside but I didn't think to look outside to where my bike was parked. The next morning I looked out and noticed that my bike was gone and also the janitor of the building noticed it was gone too and asked me what happened. We both saw the "cut" u-shaped kryptonite lock(in two pieces) on the ground near where it was parked. I'm sure it happened very late at night or early morning --- I'd say around 3:00am. I think somebody has seen me park my bike out front of my building all the time or the thief was cruising up and down the quiet streets looking for parked bikes outside.

Diamond Back Clarity

Location

Sheridan Train stop - Irving park and Sheridan, locked up at rac
Sheridan and Irving park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U8XK29922
Size: 
15"
Color: 
White w/ Hawaiin pattern
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new....No distinguishing features

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at the Sheridan stop, had purchased it at Sports Authority on April 4th, it was stolen June 4th. I was gone for maybe an hour, came back and the bike and lock were gone. I attempted to file a claim through my renters insurance but I have a $500 deductible so it was a wash. My only thought it that someone cut the lock. There is a restaurent close to the train stop and I spoke to the staff but no one saw anything.

Freedom Breezer

Location

Kasey's Tavern/Printer's Row/South Loop
701 S. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 5:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult/Women's
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Step-thru frame, 3 speed, black handlebars and seat, purple fenders, covered chain, Black wire basket on rear rack. Purchased in Montana.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
A few hours. After 8pm on a Wednesday
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from in front of where I work. Walked out at the end of my shift and it was gone.

trek 890

Location

gas station
irving park rd and western ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in. tires
Color: 
pewter grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the fame cracked all the way around on the front between the fork and handlebars. the crack was right below the trek emblem. the crack was rewelded and was not ground down so excess weld is visible and the area was spray painted silver. silver/grey with red lettering trek 890 w 26 in panaracer tires w/ yellow lettering on tires and fbc spoke card on front wheel. has a rear silver rack with the u lock locked through the frame and bike rack. unless u lock was cut off both rack and u lock should still be still attached.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 or 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
went into gas station after july 30th critical mass and when i came out bike was gone

Jamis Quest

Location

903 West Newport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WE9E00855
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a black and white road bike.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Some time in the middle of the night someone cut through my U-lock and stole my bike from in front of my house.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Logan Square CTA stop
Logan Blvd & Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 1:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red accents on tires, red tape, rear mud guard

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a rack around 10am in broad daylight to take a train. After returning in a few hours it was gone. Broad daylight at a busy intersection.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

1742 West Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SE305934
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used black road bicycle with a Working Bikes sticker on the frame.

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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Perpetrator broke into garage and took bike.

Trek Soho S

Location

Jefferson Park Blue Line Station
4917 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 12, 2010 - 7:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu035c0256d
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It looks clean and quite flawless when last had.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night.
Incident Description: 
There's a chance it might have no been attached to the lock bar that the Jefferson Park blue line bike stations provide. Although I believe I did lock it properly, there's always a chance of error. The lock was certainly put thogh both wheels. Judging by the position my bike was facing, the thief probably have been walking twords the blue line terminal seeing as on the other side there is another large bike rack which eclipses the other side pretty well and on the side facing street is covered by a large sheet of metal.

AMX Extreme

Location

Home - Stored under back stairs
7613 N Bosworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark blue / almost black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly used. Dual suspension.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from place of storage, under back stairs in gated rear courtyard.

Specialized Allez

Location

AMC River East 21 Theater
322 East Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 26, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P6JN10141
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black Specialized Allez road bike with minor scratches over entire bike, rear rack attached over back wheel, has a New Belgium Brewery badge on front of frame, the handlebars were partly wrapped with duct tape, has SPD style pedals, used for clipping in shoes.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I was watching a movie when it happened, so incident could have been anywhere between 11:00 pm and 1 am. Bike was locked to fence outside River East theater, there was filming of Transformers movie across the street going on at the time.

Worksman Industrial Newsboy

Location

6701 N. Bosworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 5:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
056061564
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single-speed, heavy-duty Worksman Industrial bike with coaster brake. Black powder coated frame. No chain guard. Rust on the crank and handlebars. Lights and Motion headlight. Very heavy (around 60 lbs.) with very heavy duty wheels.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was located in secured porch area of our condo. The bike was in view from outside the gate. The gate was probably left open allowing the perp to quickly grab the bike.

Sedona Giant SE

Location

Scarborough Fare Condominiums, Oak Forest, IL
14520 S. Walden Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2002 - 5:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black with gold lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new with mirror on left handle bar and rack over rear tire

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was U-locked to my Trek Y3 and was last seen 2 weeks before theft was discovered. Thief must have known that bikes were in the storage room and was able to gain access; possibly a resident in my building. I realize it's been awhile, but this service was not around back then, and I really would like to get bike back

Trek Y3

Location

Scarborough Fare condominiums
14520 South Walden Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2002 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Inkwell blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
flawless condition

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Trek Y3 was U-locked to my Sedona Giant in the bike storage room at Scarborough Fare Condominium in Oak Forest, IL. The thief was able to gain access to the bike room and hauled the two bikes away.

Sedona Giant

Location

Park Place Tower
Irving Park Road between Broadway and Marine Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 1998 - 4:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black with blue star bursts
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition with a support for books, etc over the rear wheel.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I made eye contact with the possible thief as I was locking my bike to the fencing around the tree. When I came back a few hours later, bike was gone, and the same person, that was the possible thief walked right past me.

red mountain bike

Location

garage
2013 W. Greenleaf Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 ?
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition with year old I-Bert kids seat on the front of the bike--bright green in color

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was taken from my garage, so it wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from garage. Intruder must have triggered the garage as it was closing and got inside to steal the bike.

Bianchi Ocelot

Location

Montrose Beach
Montrose harbor
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16-18
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition; hybrid/street tires; Giant kids tag-along was attached.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another Bike(Giant hybrid) and had a Giant tag-along attached to the seat-post. Two cable combination locks were on the bikes and helmet were attached.