Recent Reports

Diamondback Wildwood Citi

Location

Margate Park Fieldhouse
4920 N. Marine Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U9C001222
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Black w/word DIAMONDBACK emblazoned in turquoise across frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
At 9:45 a.m. Saturday June 19, 2010, I went outside to unlock my bicycle to go for a ride and found it was missing. The cable and padlock were intact, but the bicycle was nowhere to be seen.

Trek 7000

Location

Rocking Horse
2535 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 6:26am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU117C0844E
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Empty cable lock holder on the seat tube. Excellent condition, completely stock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One and a half hours
Incident Description: 
While at lunch someone cut the lock with bolt cutters, likely in front of other people as the area has decent foot traffic.

Trek 1000 Triple

Location

Union Lofts
3500 South Sangamon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 4:18am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C45AK010-6965
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Metallic Orange and Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2005, in great condition still. The bike frame is white and orange, with a little bit of royal blue on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was locked in our condo building's bike storage since November, and I went down for the first time this spring to take it for a ride and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
This is a picture from online of what my bike frame looks like, but the extras under the bike seat and on the handle bars are not on my bike. I haven't checked on my bike all winter (we keep it locked in our building's bike storage). I went down this spring to take it out for a ride and it was was gone along with the lock. This is an odd situation b/c I don't have any clue what day it might have been stolen, just sometime this winter. Only people in our building have a key to our building and to our bike storage. So, I'm assuming it was someone in our building, maybe a renter.

Cannondale (purple, hybrid)

Location

1456 west cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 7:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple bike, white handlebars, i had some wrap around frog lights on it, if those still happen to be attached, on the handlebars and under the seat...seat brand was gel-something and starting to tear...street tires were on the bike as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
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?: 
1 hour during lunch.
Incident Description: 
yeah, the lock was picked and the thief left behind a beater bike!! i have an image here somewhere, trying to find the file, hopefully i can come back and edit this... the bike is unmistakable, i was the only dude riding around the hood on a purple cannondale 2 sizes too small,

Roscoe Village Bicycles -- Four Star Model

Location

1919 W. Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
~ 52 cm
Color: 
Chicago Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition; just over one year old. Topeak rack/baby seat mount installed on the back. Planet Bike light attached to handlebar. Schwinn bike computer installed on front fork and handlebar. Kryptonite u-lock mount installed on bike frame, just below top bar. Toe clips installed on bike pedals. No major nicks or scratches, but the "a" in Four Star on the left side of the top bar is smudged.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Mostly my fault... Left my bike locked to itself on the front porch when I got back from work, intending to take into the garage after dinner. Saw the bike on the porch later in the evening around 9:30pm when a friend came over. Next morning, it was gone.

Trek 6500

Location

side walk along North side of Apple store on the mag mile
Michigan ave/Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CAUEN121
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
SILVER/BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT 2005 with added front and back fender, small zipper pouch bag under back of seat, gel leather seat,handle bar hand palm rests.On handle bar was a metal slide on holder for a night light and one for a digital speedometer, Decals of skulls on bottom center bar and spider web decal on center top bar.

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?: 
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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into the Apple store after locking my bike thinking it was totally safe in such a high pedestrian traffic area, when I came out it was gone, all the other bikes appeared to still be there - many bikes!

Trek 1.1

Location

Our House
2127 N. Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 4:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 CM
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Women's Trek 1.1 Blue with White handlebar tape and white seats

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Dyas
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from our basement. It was behind a locked door.

Giant Rapid 3 and Giant Trailer Bike

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
gs905369 (Rapid 3) and aca09c018188 (Trailer)
Size: 
medium
Color: 
white/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both were essentially brand new. Rapid 3 is good looking bike. The trailer is all black.

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?: 
Approximately 4 hours. Long enough to spend a pleasant day at the zoo and have a late breakfast.
Incident Description: 
Went to the Lincoln Park Zoo on a family bike outing. Spent a few hours at the zoo, went to breakfast at the Original Pancake House and returned to find my bike and my daughter's trailer bike missing. The bikes were parked directly in front of the zoo at the bike rack. My bike was locked, the trailer was not. The bastards did not even leave the helmets!

Schwinn Caliente

Location

In front on Greenheart shop
Division st and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
hip height (I'm 5'7")
Color: 
Black with red writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
not great condition. It's been called a coffin. There is rust on the handle bars and the gripping is almost all the way off on the left side. The wheels have a yellow tint, as many of the cheaper ones do. ... the brakes are not very strong and the brake handles have chipping red paint on them. Not the best condition but it served me well... and i wouldn't mind it back.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 7 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike outside while i worked at the shop. At 7:30 I went to work out at Wicker park fitness. When i was done with my hour long class and came back the bike was gone.

Bianchi Iseo, navy

Location

Outside of my apartment building, bike rack was defeated
2842 N. Whipple #3B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
5095770, VP-A71
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
navy blue with green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 months old, very good condition, rear rack, planet bike fenders, possible front and rear light mount attachments,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
8pm to 6am
Incident Description: 
This bike I loved. Navy blue frame, Bianchi written in green lettering. New. Planet bike fenders, bianchi seat, front light mount, rear rack. stolen from in front of my apartment from a rack, rack was mutilated, cut with bolt cutters or some big machine, bike lock still on bike-- bike lock kryptonite.

2009 Haro

Location

Woodstock High School
Putnam Street Woodstock IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 1:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
K8FQ022643
Size: 
20
Color: 
Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wally's Bike Shop sticket in McHenry IL behind pedal spocket gear on frame, black left hand grake, silver right hand brake, neon green skulls on black seat, small missing medal piece on left side of cross bar and support bar behind seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to railing outside of Woodstock High School Gym doors,, someone undid lock and then locked it back up.

Diamond Back Outlook 2009

Location

3637 N Spaulding at Elston. Newer Condos with 1st floor Garage.
3637 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 2:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AC409E01154
Size: 
18"
Color: 
GUNMETAL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Has (Had) a new fender/rack that attaches to seat. The serial number could be aE09e01154. They used bolt cutters and cut through 1/2" steel cable inside of a locked garage. The thief appears to of left a DAWES with white handle bars behind. I will report the discovery of the DAWES bike next. This happened around June 2, 2010

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
This bike was purchased on May 29, and stolen 3-4 days later from our garage. The thief used a bolt cutter to shear through a fairly large stainless steel cable, leaving behind the lock. The thief left behind a DAWES 10 speed bike with white handles and a well worn leather seat attached to this bike is a red back pack I assume they carried the bolt cutters in. I will be reporting the discovery of this bike ASAP.

Giant STP3

Location

69 West Washington Street
Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 3:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GD499391
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2004 perfect condition; clips on pedals, black water cage, bracket from my Planet Bike LED light on handlebars (light was removed before locking it up); possibly missing seat (I removed seat before locking it up); all black; front shocks

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?: 
locked up at 8 am and when i left work at 515 pm it was gone.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in front of my work and when I left for the day, my bike was gone.

Bridgestone 3900

Location

University of Chicago
Quad - 58th St. and University
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
not known
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old steel Bridgestone 3900, beloved bike I used to race on. Clearest identifying (non-changeable) features are the 1980s classic lugged frame, now painted a solid black, and Dura-Ace cranks and Dura-Ace brakes, unchanged since the bike was bought. When stolen had silver handlebar tape, mismatched (white/black) bar end caps, new clipless Time pedals. The saddle is I think a Serfas, somewhat worn on the sides. Ultegra rear derailleur; the front derailleur still Dura-Ace. New wheels from last year: black rims, 36 ? spokes, tires with blue edge. Things that might change: blue seat pack, two plastic water bottle cages (one broken), pump peg on top tube, mount for handlebar light.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with only a latte lock (thin combo lock, not the safest) to a bike rack in the Harper Quadrangle at the University of Chicago just for the duration of a class, 1:30-3 PM on a Tuesday. Heavily trafficked area, far from a street, in the heart of campus - did not seem like a high-theft-likelihood location. Both bike and lock gone at end of class.

KO Cykel

Location

My House
1827 W. Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 5:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
129488
Size: 
Adult 22"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old with very little signs of aging. It has a black milk crate on the back, black fenders, and a little old timey "bring-bring" bell with bike on it. The milk crate had orange bungee cords on it when it was stolen.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had pumped the tires full of air ready to take out when I realized I had forgotten something upstairs. A guy was doing work in the backyard, so I left the bike leaned against the fence while I ran up to get it. When I came back down, less than 2 minutes later, the bike was gone.

Royce Union Conquest

Location

iO Theatre
3451 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has been used for about 15 years, so it had signs of wear. Such signs included: rust spots on both rims the pole that ran parallel and next to the chain had long had its paint rusted off and semi-covered in oil Distinguishing features: the handlebar extensions had long been removed. That left the bike with normal, straight handlebars with about an inch of space between the end of the rubber grips and the end of the handlebar that was rusted/had some paint removed from removing the extensions. the front wheel had a small piece of plastic on a spoke that served as part of a speed tracker for an electronic device on the bike at one point, the rest of which has since been removed a missing kickstand a missing drink holder (it was replaced in the same holes by a holder for a small hand pump (pump was not in the holder at the time of theft))

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?: 
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?: 
Less than three hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen in a three-hour time window and left no trace of its theft. It was locked up to a metal stairwell behind a theater.

Trek 700

Location

True Value Hardwar
835 Burlington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handle bars moved forward.

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?: 
Not locked. Only inside store for less than 5 minutes.
Incident Description: 
This Trek 700 along with my groceries and helmet were stolen. The bike was in front of the True Value hardware store in Western Springs. It was not locked. I was inside less than 5 minutes. The bike has a specialized sport speedometer and a Cat Eye rear light. The handlebars were moved forward. Thanks

Trek Soho S

Location

In front of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Just a month old. No side stand. Front tyre left with the lock by the bike stand. Remaining was 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 bike rack.

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?: 
Front Wheel to the bike rack.
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside from 9am 18th morning till whenever it was stolen. I came back to check on the 19th early morning around 6am and it was gone. The front tyre of the bike which was fixed to the rack with A U-lock was still there, the remaining was unscrewed and stolen.

Trek 500 or 501 or 502

Location

In front of McDonald's restaurant.
1951 N Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small men's size
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1980's gray Trek road bike, excellent condition. Classic Trek label in dark blue and yellow stripe on downtube. Black seat, black fenders. Silver, slim back rack. New matching gray grip tape on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Several hours during a rain storm.
Incident Description: 
Sign was removed in order to take bike, fully intact.

Kona Dew

Location

North Ave Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I030801600
Size: 
small
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, just purchased last year. i took the speedometer off, but the clip for the speedometer may still be attached between the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to the bike racks just north of castaways at north ave beach.