Recent Reports

Giant Rincon W (2008 model)

Location

Lollapalooza
Corner of E Monroe Dr and N Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
XS frame size
Color: 
gray/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very large, thick, knobby tires (obviously a mountain bike); bike has no kickstand; bright purple "Cornell College" sticker on top beam near handlebars (number 4026); slight scratching on bottom of lower beam from bike rack; disc brakes; trigger shifters

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe someone waited until the bike parking area was not being watched at Lollapalooza, cut my bike lock, and rode away.

Kent International 20" Abyss GS92050

Location

My house
Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
G1003102077
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Bright Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2 months old. Bright Blue with silver graphics and silver foot rails on the front tires.

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?: 
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 in a garage, garage was brokrn into.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage, found the bike and some lawn equipment, and took it.

Giant Halfway Folding Bike

Location

UIC Molecular Biology Research Building
S Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
GC776658
Size: 
20 Inch Wheels
Color: 
Black Frame, Chrome Handle Bars, Chrome Seat Post
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Latch has a scratch on it. Right front brake is slightly turned in.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack in front of UIC's Molecular Biology Research Building (Marshfield side) in the morning. After leaving the building in the afternoon, the bike and lock were gone.

1980's Bianchi Sport

Location

Gangway between 1361-1363 N Ashland Ave.
1363 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JS680624
Size: 
about 48cm
Color: 
Bright Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange OURY grips, cage pedals, black rear rack. Generally dirty, and somewhat beat up. I loved this bike, but definitely rode it into the ground.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I would leave it locked in our gated gangway for the last 2 years I've lived here.
Incident Description: 
Left bike U-locked to itself in gated gangway, woke up and it was gone. Thief carried whole bike off along with my neighbors. There were probably 6 or 7 other bikes there, as there were usually in that gangway. Don't know why they picked mine as it wasn't in great shape, just had a sentimental value.

TREK 7300 1999 or 2000 model

Location

Museum of Science and Industry
57th and Lakeshore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUF022714S
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black with red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, new kevlar tires, Sportif Importer Ltd sticker on lower frame, Garmin cadence sensor, larger cushioned seat, rectangular pedals with studs

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack in front of Museum of Science and Industry entrance

Schwinn prelude

Location

Shedd aquarium bike rack
Shedd aquarium
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult mens
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with a small tear in the 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 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: 
I think someone waited til the aquarium closed and used a bolt cutter and took my bike. But they left the other bike that was locked WITH my bike with the same locks! That was an old Mongoose mountain bike.

State Bicycle Slate Road Bike

Location

1423 w cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 months old. Has white-rimmed tires as well as white handle bars. There is State Bicycle logos on the front and rear rims in red. There is also the words "Upon Exit" written in black vinyl lettering on the front tire.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to an iron fence, the perp cut through the fence at 2am to get to the bike. The u-lock was taken with the bike as it was most likely too hard to cut through that. It was only locked there for less than two hours. This was my only mode of transportation.

Women's Trek 1000 WSD '05

Location

Museum of Science & Industry - North Eastern bike rack
57th street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
smaller - 47 size frame
Color: 
white & blues/greys
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Has aero bars, cadance & wheel reading for my bike computer, which i have with me. Black saddle, 2 water cages, clip peddles. Yellow road signs baby helmet was taken with it.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30-40min tops between 4:40PM and 5:30pm
Incident Description: 
I biked to MSi with my son in a bike trailer, parked it at the north east bike rack because it would not fit at the packed north west rack with the trailer. Parked around 4:35 and came back out to leave just at 5:30pm. The bike, our helmets that were attached to the lock, 2 bike locks were just gone. The baby trailer was left - but they took the pin (which is weird cuz they had to unhook the baby trailer & just took the pin?). The frame and front tire were locked to the rack with a cable & combo lock & the helmets, frame & back tire were locked together in the Ulock. I'm hoping the bike is abandoned somewhere around 57th street/the point/hyde park because i'm not sure they could get the Ulock off the frame & back tire. I asked the cabbies who were sitting there but they said they had only been sitting for 10min max & did not see anything. Waiting for security footage that is going on facebook when they get it on monday. We think they thought it was a pricey tri bike because i have the aerobars on there but its just the low end version. how did they think the kid who came with the bike was going to get home. jerks.

2010 Trek 7100

Location

Condo building
540 w oakdale ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV097C2530E
Size: 
22.5" men's frame
Color: 
Two tone champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two tone champagne/taupe bike with flashing lights mounted on front and back. Bike has a trailer hitch for transporting a kids' trailer. Bike also has a saddle colored seat and is in mint 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was located in a locked building in a storage area for bikes. It was used frequently and was stored in this location when not in use. It was last seen on July 23 and was missing on August 1
Incident Description: 
The bike was located inside a 10 unit condo building in a storage room for bikes (approximately 8 other bikes are located in the storage area). Bike was used frequently and when looking to take a ride on Monday, august 1st, the bike was missing. Another bike disappeared from the storage area s few days later. The bike has a hitch located on the side of the bike for transporting a kids trailer. It also has lights mounted to the front and rear for evening riding.

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Irving Park Brown Line
Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C1725F
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new (five months). When last seen it had both a silver LED light on the front as well as a red light on the back, an empty water bottle rack, and a small emergency pump attached below the seat. It also had a gold University of Missouri (MU) bicycle registration sticker below 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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside the Irving Park Brown Line station at about 8:55am on 8/5/11 and then proceeded to walk the extra block to my work. When I returned to retrieve my bike at about 6:20pm the same day, the bike was gone and there was no sign of the lock. That area is extremely busy during the work day and there are constantly people exiting the train station or heading to it as well as the businesses surrounding the station, so the cut and steal must have happened very fast for somebody not to have seen it happen.

2010 Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

East Lakeview/ 10 unit condo building
540 w oakdale ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV345C2733D
Size: 
25" frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition Gary Fisher bike. Has front and rear flashing lights, a kryptonite lock mounted on the frame, and a hitch for a kids' trailer.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored inside a condo building in a bike storage area with 8 other bikes
Incident Description: 
The bike was located inside a locked building, in a storage area for bikes along with approximately 8 other bikes. The bike was last seen on Wednesday, august 3 at 9pm and it was missing as of Friday, August 5 at 3:30pm. The frame is 25" so it is only suitable for very tall riders.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Backyard
Ohio at Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm ?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dent in top bar. Sticker that says "Sofya Semyonovna" near the dent.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my locked and gated backyard. Thief must have jumped 8 ft locked gate and thrown my bike over it and into the alley.

Cannondale CAADX 105

Location

DePaul University Byrne Hall
2219 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
YM38155
Size: 
56 cm frame
Color: 
Brushed Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Front wheel was out of true. Cyclocross bike.

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?: 
Less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Under investigation by DePaul Campus Security

Jamis Trial X3

Location

Burgh Hall
3225 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
HV0104841
Size: 
26
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Handle Bars and White brakes (disc brakes)

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I placed my bike outside after returning home. I accidently left it out there a little to long, apparently leaving your bike unattended at all is to long. Unfortunately, it was too late. I understand that this is partially my fault, but the bike was still stolen by someone. Please let me know if you see it. Thanks for your help!

1998 Marin Stinson

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 8:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition light brown/cafe colored grips

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately three hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of NW Memorial Hospital between 1230 and 2

KHS - Urban escape

Location

Lake YMCA
3333 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Female adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black carrier on the back and black net.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up outside the lakeview Y at 6.07am and when I came back out at 8.35am, it was gone.

Giant Rapid 1

Location

At the bike station in Millenium Park in Chicago
201 E. Randolf Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GP1G0875
Size: 
Frame is Large
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Bike was less than three months old so was in as new condition. It had a Rack on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at Millenium Park for the Wednesday night concert on August 3. Security informed me that my bike needs to be locked at one of the bike stations. I locked the bike with two different cables and thought the bike was safe since there were several other bikes locked at this station and there was a lot of people and activity at the park. After the concert I returned to the bike station, both cables were cut and left with the bike obviously gone. (Ed note: Unclear what victim means by "bike station"-- likely referring to public/unprotected bike rack; did not leave contact info)

Black Fixed Gear

Location

Behind Dominicks
Ashland and Archer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is all black with electrical tape all over it. there are no visible logos on it. It had red michelin tires on it. It has Bullhorn Handlebars and a Silver brake lever on the right side of the bullhorns. The front rim is black with black spokes and has fewer spokes than the rear its a bontrager 18 spoke but ther is no labels on it. The front wheel also has a onguard locking quick release skewer on it, so the thief might not be able to get it off. The rear wheel is a black alexrims with silver spokes and no labels.It has silver spd clipless pedals on it and silver cranks.It also had a sks clip on rear fender. The frame is origin8 del pasado with a surly fork.It also had a sigma cycling computer on the stem.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
So I was looking in the Dominicks dumpster at 2 am which I often do, and there's never usually anyone around. I always just lean my bike against the gate and and I can see it from the dumpster.This time there was a guy that walked by and said "hey is there anything good in there" and my friend replied "yeah lots of stuff" but he never came and looked. We finish sorting our food and come out and my bike is gone...I couldn't believe it. My friends bike was still there so I borrowed it and circled the area looking for my bike but didn't see anything. This guy obviously tricked me which is really cold, because we were offering him food and we obviously don't have much money.I didn't get a good look at him but he was a thin black man wearing a white t shirt. This is the second time this bike was stolen and the first time I got it back. Any help would be appreciated.

Trek 820

Location

Garage to house, facing alley
3427 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
T BT-0415 C40B7442
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is like new! it has an Insync fork bicycle suspension. the tires were flat when stolen but were barely worn...still had the little rubber nubs on the sides. It had a seat pack for holding items, a water bottle holder and a tire pump attached to the bike.

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?: 
Stored in my garage
Incident Description: 
I got a call from my neighbor that my garage door was open at 6 am. I went out to look, and my bike was stolen out of my garage. it could have happened anytime between 6pm on Aug 2 - 6am on Aug 3.

Trek 730 Hybrid

Location

Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wcc95625
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had CatEye Cyclometer, saddle bag, one pedal cage

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of Gleacher Center (University of Chicago) at 8:30 AM. When I returned, found nothing but cut cable lock where bike was. Lock used was admittedly a cheaper one as I thought the bike had little value. Now I know I was wrong. Bike was a little old but in great shape (recently tuned up).