Recent Reports

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Powell's Used Books
57th and Harper
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, with thick tires and high handlebars.
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A large, old-school bell is (was?) fixed to the left handlebar. At the center of the handlebars there was a docket for a removable light. The black seat was raggedy and its spring was loose, making the seat bend backward. Otherwise, the bike is in good 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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 22 hours - 5 pm to 3 pm
Incident Description: 
It seems likely that the bike was taken during the night, as the street it was on is well-trafficked during the day. No pieces of the bike or lock were left behind, but there was a washer, a nut, and a thick screw on the ground. Maybe the bottom of the street sign was unscrewed from the ground and lifted?

Trek 3500 (2012)

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu226c2492h
Color: 
Matte Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition Trek 3500 (2012) Matte Black and Green

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a rack at the entrance of Navy Pier around 3:30pm. When I returned around 6:30 the Bike and the lock were gone.

SINGLE SPEED-PAKE FRAME AND CRANK

Location

Outside of Union park
1600 W Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
MENS
Color: 
WHITE FRAME BLACK FORK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEARLY NEW, WHITE FRAME, BLACK FORK, BLUE GRIP TAPE ON WHITE BARS

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
3 hours

Schwinn '11 Madison

Location

1740 w north avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Good for a person between 5'4 and 5'9
Color: 
Purple and white with a blue checkered seat and yellow bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bright blue seat and yellow handlebars.

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?: 
A night
Incident Description: 
Was up until 3 and didn't hear anyone come up on deck at that time so must have been between 4 and 8 am

Trek 7100

Location

2000 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU327C1461B
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, minor paint scratches, 6 years old. Quick release on tires was replaced with OnGuard locking skewers. Seat is locked with a mini cable. Battery operated rear flashing light. Rear plastic fender. A kryptonite u-lock was attached to side with a braided cable wrapped around the frame. Mount for battery operated headlight on handlebars.

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?: 
1week
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in garage. Went on vacation for a week from June 21 - June 29 and noticed bike was gone when I returned. Garage is shared with 5 other people and they sometimes leave door open. It is likely that door was open and someone walking the back alley went into garage and took bike.

Bridgestone Men's Hybrid

Location

1711 W. Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has black rear fender rack, many LGBT themed, beer stickers and a gray and white rubber shark squeaker horn mounted to the handlebars. LOTS of silver reflective tape on sides of wheel/rims and frame of bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
A Week
Incident Description: 
I had been keeping in my friend's garage for a week. They went on vacation, came back and discovered my bike was missing from their garage.

Huffy

Location

647 N.Lorel Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20' wheels
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new and recently bought from walmart. Green helmet attached with red spikes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Felt F95

Location

Apartment
3941 N. Janssen Ave. Apt. 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red, white Logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike bag under back of seat, schraeder pedals, 2 black bottle holders, black wrap on handlebars.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up under the stairs at 7am this morning, came home at 5 and it was gone.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Urban Cargo
2901 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Sea Foam
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is a little beat up and there are scratches in the paint, especially close to the rear wheel. The Bianchi logo has dark blue triangles on either side of it. The seat is a white leather seat. The handle bars are cut very small and there are tan grips on the ends. The bike only has a back break and the handle is a small Specialized black handle. The back wheel is solid black and has a newly replaced singlator. A full casette is still attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside of the Urban Cargo thrift shop. I pulled the lock through my bike and wheel and went inside. I left the thrift shop and drove with a friend a few blocks away for about 10 minutes and saw my bike locked up from down the block. As we pulled up, she pulled across the street and I saw a man standing near the bike rack wearing a white shirt. I didn't really get the best look at him because I was in the car and didn't really think anything of him mulling around. By the time I got out of the car and crossed the street, my bike frame and back wheel were both gone and only my front wheel and lock were left. I do have a quick release wheel and I was positive I locked it correctly.

Torker Cargo-T

Location

Garage alley entrance at our home
2441 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Heavy duty Torker Cargo-T bicycle with black metal racks on front and back.

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?: 
It was in a garage, so not locked, and had been there for weeks.
Incident Description: 
Workers in the backyard left the garage door open momentarily and a scavanger in a burgundy truck apparently took the bike from inside the garage.

2013 Specialized Sirrus Sport.

Location

Home Garage
1714 West Superior Street, Unit 2W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602057691H
Size: 
Men's (medium-height)
Color: 
Matte-black with blue type-setting.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new. Flawless condition. Matte-black with blue type-setting "SPECIALIZED" running up the side of the bicycle. It was only used (1) one time!

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months, professionally mounted to (3) three rubber hooks which attached to the ceiling beams of my enclosed (2) two car garage.
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was professionally mounted to the ceiling of my (2) two car garage. The garage door was pryed-open and the bicycle was stolen from an enclosed private garage, with alley access between Superior Street & Chicago Avenue. The address is: 1714 West Superior Street Unit 2W Chicago, Illinois 60622

Subrosa Silva

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome frame and fork, chrome rims, black components, white sidewall tires. Bike was brand new at time of theft.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Other
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke through the back door.

Fuji 1980ish

Location

House Of Blues Bin 36
Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
extremely Tall bike for 6'5" person
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Bicycle, EXTREMELY tall. orange chain, copper colored back hub, black painted frame, cork grip on Bull handlebars, Velocity rim on front, knockoff velocity rim on front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of 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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside house of blues on state street. Outside of Bin 36.

Stolen Sinner

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
102111-0015
Size: 
20.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new at time of theft. Stock parts, all black.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Other
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke in through the back door.

KHS Flite 100

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U12L00204
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new stock Flite 100. Polished silver wheels, black bar tape, single rear 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke in through the back door.

2011 Kona Honky Tonk road bike

Location

MINNEAPOLIS, UPTOWN, MN
3200 HENNEPIN AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS , MN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1106c0293
Size: 
22
Color: 
Navy Blue with Brown seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. One spill. Brown seat and hand grips; everything else is deep blue.

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 day
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open over night...thief stole the Kona Honky Tonk and left his crappy "BCA Glacier 300" bike behind. I filed a police report that morning, 6AM.

Diamondback Wildwood DLX 20"

Location

HOME
4537 N. Melvina Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
02500006925
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Red/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had just been tuned up at Get a Grip Cycles 4359 W. Irving Park Chicago and the rear rim was replaced with a very distinctive white trim MAVIC 2013 CROSSTRAIL which does not match the front rim of the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
Cutting the grass in the front of the house, left the service door of the garage unlocked. Suspect thief entered yard and saw door ajar or tried the door and found it open, entered, removed the bike. It was sitting in the middle of the garage unlocked. It had just been tuned up at Get a Grip Cycles three days earlier and still had the service tag stapled to it.

cervelo RS

Location

ohio beach
lake shore drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNRSC11A00606
Size: 
58
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bicycle with two red plastic hold bottles at the white frame.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mn
Incident Description: 
While I was swimming on the lake at ohio beach, my bike was stolen from the bike rack it was attached.

Cannondale R500

Location

1 UPS Way
Hodgkins , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Pink metallic, custom powder coated frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had DuraAce cranks, small size brooks saddle, Schwalbe tires, and a custom powder-coated paint job on the frame. It still has the big beefy, unmistakable early 90s Cannondale frame tubes. But the metallic pink is pretty hard to miss.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was being shipped
Incident Description: 
I tried shipping this bicycle to my girlfriend. The last scan by UPS was in Hodgkins, IL. They claim to have lost the bike. It may have been delivered to someone by mistake, or stolen I suppose. Hoping if someone sees or recognizes this bike in the area that they will let me know.

Trek Touring 520

Location

Institute of Cultural Affairs
4750 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mid sized
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looked awesome and had all new matching parts; back tire is a 519 weinmann tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked in front of a building all day, not sure when it was taken. I thought i had locked the bike tire to the frame and to the bike rack but when i came back only the tire was there.