Recent Reports

Men's Red Schwinn Traveler

Location

Jimmy Jons
3328 north Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 2, 2012 - 9:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
924348
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black and yellow plastic lock holder screwed on to the frame. It has a few chips in the paint. It is a single speed bike.

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?: 
Was unlocked for 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went inside of my work at Jimmy Jon's to grab more deliveries. I was in there for ten minutes. The bike was unlocked because I thought I would be rite out. When I came out the bike was gone.

Serenecity Diamondback

Location

Algonquin Apartments
1606 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 8:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA10C004807
Size: 
17" (medium)
Color: 
Skyblue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
kickstand; chain underneath seat

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Last saw bike on 3.13.2012
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen a week after my neighbor's bike was stolen. His bike was next to my bike, which was on the end.

2011 Fuji Roubaix 2.0

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFI11BO6608
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. The bike has a small chip on the top cross bar. It has some purple and green on it as well.

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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked at the main entrance of the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was locked with a u-shape flat key lock made by masterlock. I have the security tape at the zoo. Two light skinned males approached the bike one carrying a bag of tools. One guy went to work on the lock the other guy was a lookout. when the lock was free, one guy left with the bike and the other with the tools. they walked different directions. It took them about 12 mins. to free the lock.

Giant Mountain Bike

Location

Navy Pier
200 E Grande
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 10:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, front suspension, 24 speed, minimal wear

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
We are visiting Chicago, and were walking around the pier. We came back and our bikes were gone. Taken in broad daylight with plenty of people milling around

Fuji Roubaix 3.0

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 North Broadway Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749766782
Size: 
54cm frame
Color: 
Blue with white horns
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. No remarkable features or dents, in 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 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?: 
Less than one hour.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked in front of LVAC around 6pm, and was missing around 7pm. Chain lock must have been cut or picked. Lock is missing along with the bike.

Marin 2011 Terra Linda WFG

Location

Rush University Medical Center, South of the Professional bldg
1725 W Harrison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17
Color: 
Blue sky gloss with lavender and metalic black decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
, almost like new, attached rear bike rack, some little velcro lights were on it when I left it parked. http://www.marinbikes.com/2011/bike_specs.php?serialnum=1152

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9:30 am to 5:30 pm same day
Incident Description: 
It's just gone. It was brand new. I had saved for it for a year. I can't find it's paperwork.

Felt Brougham

Location

Basement
4543 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SOAT00051-FT298
Color: 
Raw, with white horns
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new single-speed bike. The wheel frames have different colors, the look is quite distinct.

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?: 
Many months
Incident Description: 
My bike was inside a locked storage unit, in a locked basement. The storage unit's exterior lock mechanism was bent in order to slide off the padlock on it. Several other storage units had the same damage. We noticed this on the morning of March 27th at about 7:30am. The landlord was on the property until about 10pm the night before, so we assume it occurred after that, although it could've occurred anytime between Sunday and Tuesday morning.

Specialized Expedition

Location

Apartment basement
4543 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 26, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C81J9871
Size: 
19 inch frame 26 inch wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has flashing red light pedals with sharp metal teeth on them, there was a new belgium bell on the handlebar, and a planet bike rack on the back, with a red light at the end of it. The seat was fairly worn.

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 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was inside a locked storage unit, in a locked basement. The storage unit's exterior lock mechanism was bent in order to slide off the padlock on it. Several other storage units had the same damage. We noticed this on the morning of March 27th at about 7:30am. The landlord was on the property until about 10pm the night before, so we assume it occurred after that, although it could've occurred anytime between Sunday and Tuesday morning.

Fuji Feather

Location

Home
1856 N Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ10C02372
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat was seized within frame, white wheelset, white risers, rear brakes, white All-City crankset, beat up paint job.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal railing and cut free. Thief took bike AND broken lock. No idea how they did it so silently or fast.

2008 Trek XO2

Location

Apartment garage (taken from secured storage locker)
Emmerson at Ridge/Green Bay Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU192SI2019C
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Pearl White - red and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, very low mileage cyclecross bike (road bike type frame with more ground clearance and thicker threaded tires). Two pearl white bottle holders, odometer on handlebars, trek triangular pouch under seat, Kryptonite/Trek u-lock mounted to seat post area, small hand pump mounted on frame under bottle holder. Has actual pedals (wasn't experienced enough to clip in when purchased). Original value $2,859.95

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked storage unit. Burglar entered adjacent storage unit and cut thru the metal divider to access the bike inside my unit. Another bike was stolen in the same garage the day before.
Incident Description: 
Theft occurred around February 28th, but cannot be 100% sure of exact date because of a very busy week (got married the weeke before and was very preoccupied). Fairly sure it happened the day I reported it, as another high-end bike was stolen from the same garage inside a locked storage unit the day before. Most likely a planned theft, as there were multiple unlocked and more easily accessed bikes available but all were of lesser value than my own and the other stolen bike. Called police immediately upon discovering the bike was missing and they came to fill out the report and investigate. The storage locker next to mine was not locked so the thief entered through the adjoining wall by cutting a large hole in the wire mesh between the two units. There were many valuable items in the locker but only the bike was stolen.

2009-Trek woman's

Location

Onterie Center Bike Rack
Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 8:37pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown seat. The leather on the handlebars was off. No rear reflector, blinking light attached with zip ties to back of seat.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
I had my black women's trek bicycle...year 2009 I believe. Brown leather seat.

TREK 4300

Location

Roscoe Village
Roscoe and Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 26, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19.5" frame I think; 26" wheels
Color: 
black/silver with red front fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a sticker of Spider Man on the top of the lower frame tube, where it meets the front handlebar upright. where the top and bottom tubes at the front of the bike meet I mean. The rear tire is twice as fat as the front tire, and the top of my front shock is red. The overall color is black and grey frame. Thank you in advance for your time.

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?: 
1 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked at the Roscoe and Hoyne intersection, right outside the flower shop there. It happened anywhere between 12:15 to 2:30PM. Please respond if you see my bike. Thank you

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Corner of Damen and Milwaukee
1531 n damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5862
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Blue/ Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Small flashlight connected to seat post.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked across the street from a restaurant called Big Star. When I returned at 9:00pm to pick up the bike it was gone. The lock was running through the forks and wheel, the their removed the forks and left the bike lock.

Dawes body but there is no brand label intact.

Location

Towers Productions
549 W Randolph St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Yellow with Black electrical tape and handlbars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle had a rusty chain. Tires were a bit out of alignment because of some rough use lately. Other than that it was used but in good condition. The frame was Dawes and there is a little metallic emblem on the front with Dawes imprinted on it. The previous owner had wrapped electrical tape over the mid section of all the frame bars (see photo). Tires were Black Maxxis. The handle wraps were black and beginning to fray just a little. There were no lights or accessories because I took those inside the building with me.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was working and had taken my bike in. I wasn't going to be long so I parked the bike outside to the rack and I made a point to come down every hour or so to check on it. Just as I was coming down to take off for the day I exited the Towers Productions building and turned right and my bike was gone. There was no indication that it had even been there. Security cameras only have a line of sight right in front of the main door to the building and down the alleyway, both of which do not grant access to the bike area.

Kona Paddy Wagon 2007

Location

Yoga Now
742 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F702U0151
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Deep Marine Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixer - freewheel. Bike had a stem extension that was brand new (installed the day it was stolen) and riser bars. Had a clip on the down bar for a slick little bike pump that was not on the bike at the time it was stolen. There was also a mount under the handlebars for a Cateye light as well as one on the seat stem just below the mount for a Specialized coil cable lock. There was also a mount for a Kryptonite U-Lock on the down tube of the frame. The rims were black Sun Rims MZ14 and showed wear from picking up pebbles. The seat was your standard black racer seat, but was tethered with a Lexco "seat lock." The most distinguishing feature of the bike is that it had a higher gear ratio than what the bike comes with. Unfortunately, I don't remember what that ratio is. Although I know I have it written down somewhere, just can't find it right now. Thanks. I love this bike and really want it back.

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?: 
No more than 2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the building after locking the bike through both the front wheel and the frame using a Specialized cable lock that was sheathed in a metal chainmael type of sheathing. When I came out of the business two and a half hours later, the bike along with the lock were gone. The officer who took the report told me that the big box stores now sell diamond edged hacksaw blades that can cut through anything. My guess is they cut through the lock and took the bike. Although I did not see any metal fragments where the bike was locked, so they probably used a heavy duty lock cutting tool.

Novara Carema

Location

Lincoln Park Athletic Club Kid's Club
2761 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 10:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Medium
Color: 
White/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn condition. Minor paint chipping throughout frame. Black carbon Fork (Branded Novara) Shimano components, FSA Crankset. Black Handlebar tape, There is a clip for a cyclocomputer on the left side of the handlebars and the censor ziptied to the left side of the front fork.

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 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?: 
7 Hours
Incident Description: 
Went into work at 9:00. I U-locked my bike in the same street sign that I lock it every day Monday through Friday. I saw my bicycle again around 12 Noon. When I left work at 5:30 the bolt at the base of the street sign had been removed, bike and lock slid from underneath and sign replaced

Trek Alpha 1.2

Location

Northwestern Technological Institute
2145 Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU173C0016G
Size: 
52 inch
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Registered with Evanston police department

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 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?: 
No more than 7 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at Tech for work at 10:00 on March 20. When I was done for the day at 17:00, my bike was nowhere to be seen. I had locked my bike using a U-lock to secure the front wheel and the frame to the bike rack, and a cable lock was also used to secure the rear wheel.

Fuji Cross Fit

Location

Home
375 W Erie Stree
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
800905478
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased brand new in August of 2011

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?: 
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut

1960's Womens Schwinn le Tour

Location

Garage
Touhy and Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 9:24am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in fair condition with a few scrapes. Seat with springs. Straight handles.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
The photo shown is not an image of the actual bike in question, but looks almost identical. The handlebars are straight, instead of curved.

1970's Sears Cruisr

Location

1954 W. Wilson
Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 8:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Woman's Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Sears Cruiser with a brown wicker basket on the front, replaced black break cables in the front.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was located on my locked basement porch.
Incident Description: 
My bike was located in the basement portion of my porch. I imagine the gate was left open and someone stole my bike and bike lock. Bike isn't worth much, i loved it and would desperately like it back.