Recent Reports

Schwinn Little 500 Coaster Brake Track Frame

Location

Barber Chop
3031 W Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 or 55cm
Color: 
Black and red with some white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
PICTURE IS NOT 100% ACCURATE (but that's what the frame looks like) Paint is a bit scratched up. Black soft handlebar tape over the white handlebar tape, 31.8 ergo-style drop bars, OPC (1-piece crank) converstion with black Pake crankset, "Black Tusk" band sticker, red Jamis straight-blade fork, Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever front brake, handbuilt Velocity A23 front wheel (should have my name scratched in the rim under the rim tape), rear wheel is a Sun rim laced to a cheap coaster brake hub (very used), black Brooks B17 women's saddle, frame has a brazed-on tab for the coaster brake arm, black platform pedals with black and red Burro pedal straps, black plastic front and rear full coverage fenders - rear had red & white reflective tape stripes (not a candy cane!).

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
My bike is missing!!!

Specialized P.2

Location

512 W Barry Ave, #203
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost like new conditions, has a sticker on the front fork with words "SAVE PLASTIC for dildos"

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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Somebody sneaked in through the garage door while one of the tenants was leaving

Gravity Avenue

Location

sidewalk
815 S Miller st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition. new front wheel with lighter frame than original back wheel

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 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?: 
3 days

Jamis Citizen 2.0

Location

Home
3300 N. Clifton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HU0817087
Size: 
23 inch
Color: 
Black & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kickstand and silver water bottle holder; rear rack with Co-Pilot child's seat attached

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off of our side porch at some point in the last 2 days -- last seen on Tuesday night, noticed missing by my wife Thursday morning. It was locked to a wooden porch railing with cable connected to a u-lock that went around the frame and back tire. No pieces of the lock were left behind, but also no damage to the porch, so I'm guessing they cut the cable.

2012 Raleigh Rush Hour

Location

noble square area Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black with Grey/White Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a wraparound white LED on the front, a rather worn looking white seat. Track drop bars with white grips only at the most-dropped area of the bars. Silver tektro brake levers, front and rear brake, single-speed, very nice near-new condition. Patch of sticky-ness on the downtube from my dirty U-Lock. Black dp18 rims, white spokes, black hubs. Black and white cranks and standard pedals with metal cage and leather strap. Upgrade Cycle Works sticker near the bottom bracket.

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 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?: 
A few hours or less before theft
Incident Description: 
Probably unbolted and lifted up the street-sign. Lock is missing as well, may still be attached.

2012 Marin Kentfield

Location

712 S. Aberdeen Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JA12652EU007
Size: 
17
Color: 
Slate Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a speedometer attached on the left handle, at the time it was stolen there was a Yellow Kryptonite lock attached to the body of the bike. There are some chips in the paint on the body of the bike.

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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from a fence post that was in front of the door of my apartment. The robber unscrewed the nail that attached the post to the fence frame and slipped my bike from it. My bike was locked to the fence post with a yellow Kryptonite Faghettaboutit U-Lock. It should still be attached to my bike frame. My bike has a speedometer on the left bike handle and there were two bike lights attached to the bike as well at the time when I lost it (one to the right bike handle and underneath the bike seat).

Mercier Kilo

Location

1141 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 9, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new frame, black velocity deep-v rims with sugino black and silver crank set. bullhorn handlebars with old black handlebar tape that is fraying. two brand new bright LED blinky lights on the front and back brake-less

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
it seems that the thief pulled the street sign up off the ground that my bike was chained to. there was no bolt connecting the sign post to the base after i visited the site later.

GIANT VIA 2 W 2012

Location

1937 W Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C22AB868
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Brown with pink and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new, some rust on the chain, this is the version with the thicker chain gaurd, there is a dent in the middle of one of the big brass rivets on the seat

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
cut is very clean, my roommate suspects they used a plasma cutter.

Melon Bicycles 5005240 Slice Folding Bicycle

Location

Logan Square Blue Line
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 12, 2012 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
compact, small tires, narrow, white frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used, some scratches. It may have a hair rubber band (brown) on the right handle that I used to hold my light on my bike. The seat pipe is worn to be adjusted for the height of a 5'2" woman.

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 street sign.

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?: 
In front of the Kedzie Logan Square Blue Line Station for 3 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a street sign with a Kryptonite combination U-Lock around 3:30pm. It was locked on the southwest side of Milwaukee ave, just north of the Logan Square outside the Logan Square 'L' station. When I returned to my bike around 9:30, it was gone, along with the U-lock. I distinctly remember turning the combination so that it was locked.

All City, Nature Boy

Location

home
1123 N. Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nearly new condition

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
garage was broken into

Jamis kid's

Location

home
1123 N. Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
HT0820715
Size: 
24"
Color: 
light blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
garage was broken into

Jamis Allegro

Location

home
1123 N. Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U117K07465
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only a few months old

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into while I was away for a couple of days.

Kona King Kahunna

Location

Home
Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 12, 2012 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
B20599-64
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Titantium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20 inch with a black seat and a broken Urban Assault bell and a grey Kettler Teddy kids bike seat. The Kona was a brushed finish ti mountain bike converted to a commuter with a black Salsa Cromoto fork, an American Classic ti seatpost, Titec Saddle, black SKS fenders, SRAM 8 speed Grip Shift, Titec straight bars, Maxxis tubless tires (with tubes), Sugino cranks and Time ATAC pedals - the drive side with a broken retention spring. It was stolen from their Wicker Park garage between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM Monday evening, Nov. 12th. The thief(ves) broke into the garage by prying the service door through the backyard and escaped directly to the alley - the neighbors found the garage door propped open. The Kona's serial number is B20599-64. A police report has been issued (HV559438). and the bike listed on the stolen bike registry. If you hear anything, please shoot him a note at [email protected].

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?: 
Entire day, everyday.
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from their Wicker Park garage between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM Monday evening, Nov. 12th. The thief(ves) broke into the garage by prying the service door through the backyard and escaped directly to the alley - the neighbors found the garage door propped open. This photo is NOT my exact bike but the same frame.

Specialized Sirrus Comp

Location

Millenium Park / Park Grill
11 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 9, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Flat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old. Distinguishing features: crane bell (silver) on the left handle bar, along with a mount for a high powered LED light (which I had in my pocket) Cat-eye motion sensor lights front and back (white front / red back) they have been glued into their mounts so, removing them isn't an option except for removing the whole light.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Ulock didn't fit around the bike rack due to presence of other bikes so, cable through fram + both wheels + ulock - only the cable secured the whole mess to the bike rack. Michigan Ave, ten feet off the sidewalk where thousands of tourists are walking, East side of the street, just North of the Park Grill. Went inside with a co-worker for a couple cocktails, returned to find the bike lock had been cut with a bolt cutter.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

3721 Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S4966TGC
Size: 
Mens Regular
Color: 
Red and Silver/Grey with a black seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Battery operated front and back reflectors, black seat, water bottle holder. Red and silver/grey

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since last ride, a few weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed in the back of a 12 wide flat building with locked gates/barbed wire at top of fence. Area is only accessible by other tennants in the building, their friends, and landlords agents.

Schwinn Racer

Location

Apartment building
1042 W George St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with white "Schwinn" on the frame, front wheel is white, back wheel black, a black plastic woven basket attached to the back.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The front gate to my apartment in which the bike was U-locked to was cut to remove the bicycle

GT Avalanche 2.0

Location

Boston Market
North & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 9, 2012 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Tan/biege
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Bike is filed with Performance Bicycle and would have a marker for that.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen infront of Boston Market at North and Wells.

Magna Fixie

Location

Guitar Center
2633 N Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 9, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White/Silver/Lime
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good shape... only bought 2 days ago.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Trek 3900

Location

FFC Halstead Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a very well taken care of Trek 3900. Had a cable lock under the back seat. Bike was locked at the time of theft. Also had a small white light on the right front. Bike has a small road rash mark on the front from a move.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
35 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of the FFC on Halstead on November 7th at 3:30PM.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Filter
Milwaukee Ave. and Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
forest green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 year old forest green Bianchi San Jose with brown brooks saddle and japanese bell on handle bars.

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?: 
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: 
bike was locked outside of Filter on Milwaukee Ave. and Wood St.