Recent Reports

late model Schwinn

Location

The bike was stolen from the fence behind my house.
Springfield Ave and Belmont St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 8:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bright blue older model Schwinn with a wicker basket and a bell.

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?: 
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 in the fenced in area behind my house. All gates are secured by padlocks.
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen from my locked, fenced in back yard. I believe the thief scaled my fence and either lifted or had help lifting the bikes over the fence.

Mongoose hybrid

Location

The bike was stolen from the fence behind my house.
Springfield Ave and Belmont St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 8:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult-sized
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a Mongoose hybrid bike. The paint is chipping. There is a lock around the seat secured by a combination lock to prevent the seat being removed from the frame in public. The grips are old and slipping.

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?: 
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 in the fenced in area behind my house. All gates are secured by padlocks.
Incident Description: 
Both of my bikes were in the fenced-in, locked area behind my house. I came out to ride to work this morning and discovered that they had been taken. I believe they were lifted over the fence on the side. I found both helmets and one of the locks along the gangway.

Fuji Del Rey, 1981

Location

Apartment
846 South Loomis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ115799
Size: 
20 inch (51 cm)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly rebuilt fixie, chain has a red tint to it, red handlebar tape, rear rack

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up behind apartment, owner was away for a 48 hours and returned to discover the cut lock and the bike missing (discovered 11 PM, 9-3-2012). No police report filed yet.

fuji espree 12 speed

Location

Home
7226 N Rogers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 6:12am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
bluke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the back was in good condition. The set was torn up by squirals. It i has a small bag on the seat. It has a sticker that says racoon river cycles Ames Iowa on the frame near the peddles.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked near the back door, and somebody came and cut the lock on it. The only reason I notice my bike was stollen because the lock was in the dumpster.

Huffy Summer Set, 1985

Location

Ogilvie Metra Station
95 N Clinton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's, 24" wheels
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty derailleur, red seat, front headlight attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Ogilvie has a bike rack area at the south east corner of Washington and Clinton. There were about 10 bikes locked up in this area, and so I felt safe locking mine up there overnight. I left it there Sunday afternoon and it was not there Monday mid day when I returned.

Huffy Panama Jack

Location

21st and Euclid Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. It has 2 minor scratches. 1 on the front fender and the other in the back

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 garage. someone broke in and stoled it.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my mother in laws garage and they stoled my bike from there.

Triumph Internal Gear 3 Speed

Location

The Continental
2801 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 11:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red with Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not in the best condition with some rusty parts.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike looks likes the pic but older and more beat up. I locked my bike up to the pole of a chain link fence with a kyrptonite u-lock through the pole, frame and front tire. I left it overnight. When I returned no part of the bicycle or lock remained. The fence appeared uncut.

Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser

Location

Illinois Institute of Technology Campus (main campus)
35th street and State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
White/teal with Damask accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. It is a bright white cruiser with teal and black and white floral (damask) accents

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?: 
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?: 
1-3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked along with my boyfriend's bike to a rack outside of Crown Hall at IIt on Saturday between 1 and 4. When we returned the bike lock was cut and my bike was missing. (his was still there) The bike lock was a generic cable lock (learned my lesson about locks this weekend). I posted about this bike on everyblock chicago and two people from the bronzeville neighborhood said they saw an african american male riding a bike that fit the description. He had "puffy" hair and was wearing a white tshirt and jeans. They saw him riding it on Saturday night. I filed a report with campus security but was not able to file a police report because I could not get through to an officer. If anyone has any info please let me know. I live in MI and was visiting for the weekend, it was not a good introduction to the city. :(

Marin Inverness

Location

Across the street from Cobra Lounge.
Corner of Ashland and Walnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
26inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition. Some scratches on forks and frame from normal wear and tear. Solid matte black frame and fork. Green rims and Green Fixation tires with black tread strip. Green grips. Black frame pads with Koi print and Green lining. Rear removable fender with "Scumbag Nation" stickers.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 3pm and 9pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was U-locked through front wheel to frame and a cable to rear tire. Went into North Coast fest and 3pm. Came back to where my bike was locked around 9pm to find it missing.

Blue Varsity Schwinn

Location

Residential area, locked to fence
1243 W. Oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 6:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
boys sized bike
Color: 
baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
glen ellyn bicycle shop sticker black handlebars seat that says "italia"

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?: 
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?: 
4 daya
Incident Description: 
I came home friday night and noticed that my bike that was locked to a fence in my yard was gone! They cut the fence to get it. It was a sad, sad day.

K2 Astral 4.0

Location

Logan Square
Logan Square Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 5:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green/Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new looking bike, great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked by front wheel only
Incident Description: 
went out for a bike ride around 10 at night locked it up inside my buildings gate and came out the next morning around 11 to see the front tire U-locked to the fence and bike missing

Mercier/Kilo TT Stripper

Location

My apartment
4907 N. Glenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U11S01534
Size: 
57"
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, new GatorSkin tires, empty clips where I once had head/tail lights, single-speed

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?: 
I locked it there everyday, it's my apartment.
Incident Description: 
I live on the second floor in the back of the building; my porch faces nothing really and my bike wasn't in plain view. Whoever took it was either familiar with my schedule or had cased the area. We also have locking gates infront and in back of the building, so they had to get around those somehow.

Masi Commuter Special Uno

Location

Outside of Equinox Fitness
1750 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good; white frame, black drop bars/seat. some scratching on the bottom tube and top tube; (both white with MASI emblazoned in black) black handlebars and a San Marco black seat, that is "chained" on to the post with bike chain. The handlebars were torn up a bit from dropping/crashing; but otherwise in good condition. Also, gold sticker from Upgrade Cycle Works

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 a closed 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: 
my own guess? someone saw my amazing bike, realized that it was the middle of the night with hardly anyone around, parked next to it, got out some liquid nitrogen, froze my U-lock-- broke it off and put my bike in their truck. they left my perfectly good cable on the ground. please let me know if you find it in a warehouse somewhere.

Jamis Allegro - 2011

Location

1943 N Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS061592101
Size: 
21
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition, purchased December 2011. Lock was attached to the bike frame - the lock was a kryptonite

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?: 
NA
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage. Garage was broken into and bike was stolen.

Fuji Classic

Location

Alley behind 4546 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 Year old Silver Fuji Classic. Upgraded with silver colored Black Label pedals, Bontrager saddle, and brand new Knog USB-rechargable headlight. The black handle bar wrapping is scuffed only on the left side.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Week
Incident Description: 
The apartment bike room was broken into. The bike room entrance is off the alley behind the building. The dead bolt of the bike room was defeated and my bike and at least one other bike and multiple wheels from other bikes were stolen.

Trek Lexa

Location

Wicker Park Athletic Club
1635 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WtU177C0019F
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Blue / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike pedals were upgraded to clips, silver cupholder, white handles (a little dirty), white seat.

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?: 
Less than 1 hour - happened between 6-7pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen outside of the Wicker Park Athletic Club between 6-7 pm. It was locked to the bike rack and someone must have cut the lock. Attached is a stock picture - I upgraded the pedals.

Trek 1220

Location

Northwestern Fitness center
Campus Dr Henry Crown Sports Pavilion , Evanston, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU198058
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition. Purple taped handlebars 12 gears Air pump and odometer

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?: 
1 and 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I believe what happened the suspect, suspects, he or she cut lock and put in car. I had the shoes that make bicycle pedal fast. I am totally "Shocked" nobody was vigilant about this crime. People come in and out of the Fitness Center.

Specialized Hardrock 29 Disc

Location

Village Drive Apartments
67 Village Drive
Kingston , ON
Canada
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602103174F
Size: 
XL, 29" Wheels
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is bright cornflower blue with 29 inch matching rims, nearly brand new. It is a rather large bike and not a common size sold to people less than 6 foot (I am 6'4"). Stock photo included. My bike had an aluminum water bottle/cup holder added, black handle grips, kick stand, newer/bigger gel padded seat (burn mark on left side) and metal pedals added that is not shown in stock photo. There was also a flaming 8-ball (billiards) sticker near the steering wheel, some Velcro near steering wheel, 3 storage bags added (probably removed).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Person enters (caught on camera) and spends over 15 minutes in stoarge, then leaves with bike.

Fuji grand le tour frame

Location

Logan Square
Logan Blvd and Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome bike, drop handle bars, deep v purple rims, purple chains, black gears/hubs, chrome crank. Fixed gear single left hand front brake.

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?: 
over a week
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a garage- not locked because the garage was locked- Garage was broken into and bike stolen The bike was stoled from a 1 car garage in an alley off Logan Blvd and Mozart st.

Schwinn Men's Triax

Location

Residencial building
4242 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
2WENTYN9N
Size: 
29"
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was new!!! I had just bought it 2 days ago!

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike at 6:30 pm. Got back there at 8:00 am and the bike wasn't there. In front of my residencial building.