Recent Reports

2006 Ironhorse Warrior

Location

mid rise condo building
2700 N. Halsted Street #404
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19" men's frame
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in excellent condition with Marzocchi front suspension forks. It has aftermarket Schwinn tires on the original black wheels. There's a silver water bottle holder and a black portable tire pump mounted to the diagonal frame bar. The tire pump has a small crack where the handle meets the pump. It has SRAM gear linkages and quick shift gear selectors mounted below the handle bars. It has front and rear disc brakes.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks (since last use)
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a wall mounted bike rack in a limited access basement garage in our condo building. There were other more expensive bikes in the area similarly secured. The only way to access the parking garage is through the lobby of the building or through the overhead garage door. Both entry points are secured by an HID key fob, however it is possible that someone could sneak in after a car enters the garage and before the door automatically closes again.

Trek 800

Location

1225 E. 60th St. on the campus of the University of Chicago
1225 E. 60th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C8909506
Size: 
16.5 frame, 26" wheel
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has bar-end mirror, front and rear lights, kinda rusty toe clips, handle bar bell (ding!) and cargo rack over rear wheel.

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 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?: 
1-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Here then gone. Cable cut, left at scene. Miss my bike, my basic transportation.

Gary Fisher Blue/Navy Two Tone Hybrid

Location

Garage in Residence
2848 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 10:08am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU352C2454F
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a brand new Gary Fisher hybrid. It is "sky" blue in color with some navy blue decals, logos, etc.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Forgot to close the garage door when I went to run an errand. I was gone 45 minutes. The bike was gone upon my return.

Motobecane Elite FS Hybrid Bike (with Lockout Suspension Forks)

Location

Near the Dave and Busters on Maple and Dearborn
111 West Maple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 1, 2012 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Not super large, as I'm only 5'3
Color: 
Butter Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically brand new. Distinguishing features would be a "Chestnut Tower Bike #10" sticker on the front middle bar of the bike. There is also a black back rack with bungee cords, and a front and rear light.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Weds night through Friday afternoon
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of my building (literally in front of the window where the doorman looks out of) on Wednesday (May 30th) around 6pm. I locked the bike around a street sign that was secure (as in in the ground solidly) around the spoke and the frame. The wheel is quick-release, so I always lock around the frame and the wheel. I arrived just now (Friday, June 1st around 8:15pm) to find the lock (an OnGuard hefty ULock with a flat key), completely in tact and locked, and no signs of the bike. Any help you can offer would be much appreciated. It's a pretty distinctive, somewhat girly bike, with a lower seat and ride (because I'm shorter). So, if you see a dude riding it, it would look...very strange. Thanks!

TREK 4300 (disc brakes) (silver)

Location

Grace/Sheffield in wrigleyville, chicago
grace/sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU079C6102C
Size: 
18
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition 2008 TREK 4300 model w/ disc brakes (silver)

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?: 
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?: 
1hr
Incident Description: 
Bike locked outside of condo..stolen w/in hr of locking it up.

Vilano Performance Hybrid Flat Bar Commuter Road Bike 700c - 21 Speed Shimano

Location

Pine Grove- Front of Brewster Building
2800 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
553-TUONO-F-ORN-58
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright Orange Vilano Performance Hybrid Flat Bar Commuter Road Bike 700c - 21 Speed Shimano Brand New- Bright Orange Vilano Bike purchased week of 5/21/12 "VILANO" written in white on the frame Black Wheels/Grips/Seat slight rattle when in the lowest gear

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours (the night before the theft occurred)
Incident Description: 
Bright Orange Vilano Bike was stolen in broad daylight in front of Wee Care Pre-school on Pine Grove. Lock was taken along with bike. Retail cost of bike is $599.99

TREK

Location

Back Porch
954 North Rockwell Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
50 c
Color: 
Electic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1997 Trek 930 Single Track, electric blue and black. Sakae seat post, original trek saddle, shimano derailleurs, crankset, shifters (can't remember exact model). Black plastic courier clips, black aluminum hill climb bars. Tires were Forte Gotham City slick front and Kenda Slick rear. Was in very good 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Someone saw the bike on the patio and just lifted it. I fell asleep early because I had to get up early for work and completely forgot to bring it into the apt. When I woke up at 5am I immediatly went to look and saw that it was missing. Thank you .

Trek 7100 2006 Women's

Location

Marina Towers plaza level - by the parking attendants
300 N. State Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SCB5F095 SKa-8330 (or it is SLB5F095)
Size: 
16? - medium women's
Color: 
Blue & Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Back bike rack & rack on the handlebars to slide on a front bike bag. Bracket on handlebars to slide on a front headlight. Back flashing light attached to the seat.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night - saw it last at 10 PM at night, missing by 8 AM next morning
Incident Description: 
2 bikes were locked together & to the metal fence at the Marina Towers bike parking area under the East Tower on the Plaza level between the House of Blues and the Marina Towers. In the morning my bike and our lock were both gone, but my husband's tall bike was still there.

Garry fisher tassajari

Location

Outside Swim Coffee
1355 Chicago ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 7:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens frame
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple frame, comfort seat, silver cruise bars

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 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?: 
18 hrs
Incident Description: 
Returned home at 3am to fin missing

Mongoose

Location

Outside Home Depot
2663 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sorry I don't know specifics, but it is a smallish mountain bike with purple/silver frame and black handlebars. The grips on the handles are worn and sliding off. 'MONGOOSE' in large letters on the frame.

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 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?: 
Between 7:00 and 11:30- I was at work across the street
Incident Description: 
I work at the restaurant across the street, and lock up my bike at the same parking sign every day while I am at work, because it is visible from inside the restaurant. I did not notice that it was missing until I left to go home at the end of my shift, between 11:30 and midnight

TOTO TOMCAT

Location

Blackhawk and Dayton
1415 N. Dayton St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard (normal)
Color: 
Black Frame/Red Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Frame (white lettering), RED RIMS, Front Tire: Gatorskin Tire, Back Tire: Bontreger Tire, White Bullhorn Handlebars, Silver Petals, Black Seat. Good Condition 14 months old. Brand new back tire and brake rewiring.

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 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?: 
May 29th 3pm-7pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a Cable lock around the front tire, bike frame and steet pole and connected to a U-Lock that was wrapped around the back wheele and bike frame. When I walked out 4 hours later the bike was gone with nothing left to show for it. Criminal most likely clipped the cable lock and took the bike with the U lock still locked on the back frame...Put it in truck and left. Also very unique because my bike and other bikes were locked on this same pole and other poles next to it and only mine was stolen.

Trek Navigator

Location

Garage
1844 W Cuyler Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU135C0025D
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; the bike might have had a Kryptonite Faghettaboudit U-lock still attached to it.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
We were moving from one house to another. Our garage door had been closed and our movers had just moved one bike into the garage. Either our movers had opened the garage door and someone saw the bike from the alley way and and stole it or someone came onto the property through an unlocked side gate, opened the garage door and took it out through the open garage door. When I came into the garage later I saw the garage door half way open and many items in the garage but one bike was missing.

specialized 3700 mountain bike

Location

Front porch of 2508 N. Greenview.
2508 n. Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
yellow and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike was in very good condition. Had a speedometer on the handlebars. Also the right hand grip was worn down.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
Locked up the bike on my brothers front porch and came back the next morning and the lock was cut through and bike was missing.

2007 Specialized Allez

Location

DePaul Student Union
Sheffield & Belden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 3:11pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ridden hard. Wheels need to be truer, brakes needed to be replaced, front dérailleur needs to be adjusted. Handlebar tape has gaps on right side and blood on it from when I got hit by a car.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to rack in front of doors to dePaul student union. Went to use fitness center across the street. When I came back, bike was gone.

Univega Nuovo Sport

Location

home
1401 N. Artesian Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NG63084
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear road bike with blue bmx handlebars. The seat is white. 700cc wheelset and front rim is a blue deep V. The frame has red and green electrical tape along the down tube and top tube.

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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Someone spotted the bike in our yard and came in and took it.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

1617 W. Columbia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
BL543849
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-Pretty worn with some rust spots scatterred throughout. -Fenders on front and rear. -Sticker on bottom of frame that reads "Chi-ago" (Chicago with worn out C).

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left bike behind locked gate.
Incident Description: 
Left bike behind locked gate and when I returned a few hours later, it was missing.

Vilano Drift Single Speed Road Bike

Location

Apartment near UIC campus
1206 W. Lexington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop-down handle bar, taped with black grip tape. Small blue tape on the handle bar to hold it together.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a wooden board of the building, which was broken by the person (newer u-lock w/flat key). Thank you.

Kona Dew

Location

Lowes Theater
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 1:07pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, has bagage rack on back, a bell and holder for a pump (which I was able to save) There were two bikes (identical) locked together. Both Kona Dew

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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bikes to the bike rack infront of theater, they were locked to each other through the front and back wheel and to the bike rack. It was in the middle of the day between 5-8 p.m. It was a busy street and I am not sure how they got the bikes without anyone looking.

Schwinn Cutter

Location

6528 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60626
6528 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 10:18pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my back yard behind a 6.5 foot tall privacy fence, it was locked to the railing on my back porch with a newer u-lock w/flat key. Porch was torn apart and lock was slid off of porch railing. lock may still be attached to bike.

54 cm Motobecane Yellow Track Bike

Location

Logan Theater
2646 Milwaukee Ave, in Logan Square
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRIGHT YELLOW. I cleaned my bike day of, relatively new condition, back tire was flat, small black "The Saddest Landscape" heart sticker under seatpost, fixed gear with back brake, light post was attached to the handlebars.

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?: 
Up to 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack right in front of the windows of the bar/concession area of the Logan Theater. Since it was heavily lit, in front of so many windows with people inside, the back tire was flat, and I was in a hurry I only locked the frame of the bike to the post with a (decent) cable lock. I also locked my helmet along with it. When I came out of the movie my BIKE, LOCK, AND HELMET were all gone. :( My bike is bright yellow, paint is scratched where the lock sits (see in picture). There is a small black sticker under the seat post. My front light stand was also on the handlebars. There is a reflector the spokes of the front wheel. Everything is in working order otherwise.