Recent Reports

Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Across the Street from Duffy's Bar
Diversey, just east of Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black with Silvers Stripes on Top Tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight markings on paint, tear in seat, new silver pedals and all black tires (not the yellow sidewalled tires is came with) Had a kryptolock (gray and black). Was chained to a barricade that was somehow moved when I returned. This was four days ago.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a railing across from Duffy's Bar. When I returned later the next day, the barricade was gone, so I assume a city official has my bike. It was securely locked, so it had to have been taken along with the barricade, which was previously chained to a fence.

diamondback hybrid edgewood 08

Location

Webster Place
1505 w webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, front decal falling off

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
went to bally's at webster place and bike was missing when I returned an hour later

Giant Cypress ST w

Location

Illinois Institute of Technology, Crown Hall
3360 S. State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C77A6255
Size: 
XS (14)
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Paint Scrape on upper frame bar left side from mini pump.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to railing outside of Crown Hall at The Illinois Institute of Technology main campus (several other bikes were locked to same railing). I was in the building approximately 2.5 hours from 9 am.

KHS Flite 100

Location

77 w wacker dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 7:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U70900274
Color: 
Black 53 CM
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 mos. old. red tape and red hutchinson flash tires, 2 small star stickers on stem.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from bike rack inf ront of 77 w wacker between 12-6pm. Reward offered-no questions

Columbia Trailhead

Location

Back yard
6061 N Matson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 5:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
07C009893
Size: 
26
Color: 
GoLD
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old - white triathlon sticker on frame, kick stand, and pouch mounted to handlebars. Gold frame with black hand grips.

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?: 
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?: 
was not locked up
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in yard unattended for 5 minutes with another bike. Both bikes were stolen. Neighbor saw Blue junker truck pass thru alley near the time it was stolen.

'08 Haro F-1

Location

6950 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
K7JQ003897
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Red '08 Haro F-1 With black Pegs on both wheels

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut off and taken with bike inside a garage.

Giant Sedona DX

Location

Home parking lot (locked lot)
625 W Stratford Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17 lbs
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black bag under back seat. Excellent condition

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Week- in "secure" back yard parking lot.
Incident Description: 
Someone left the back parking lot unlocked and someone took 2 of the 4 bikes.

Schwinn Sport Hybrid

Location

Home parking lot (locked lot)
625 W Stratford Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens 28 lb
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Black bag attached to front handle bar. Light on the front and back.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Week- in "secure" back yard parking lot.
Incident Description: 
Someone left the back gate open and the bikes were taken

Road bike with (grey) saddlebag

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center, Washington St
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unknown

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unknown
Incident Description: 
If your road bike with a grey saddle bag was just stolen from the Ogilvie Transportation Center, two middle aged men in a white compact pickup (Ford Ranger?) clipped your lock and were off in 20 seconds. This happened at 3:30 pm and they were headed East on Washington. Maybe it was on camera. Good luck.

Trek 4900 WSD

Location

Logan Square Xsport
2310 W Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WW0713908
Size: 
Small/WSD
Color: 
white/navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike only had 50 miles on it, has a bl@k pack under the seat, and a mini bike computer on the handlebars.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack between the Logan Square Xsport and the Parking Garage. There was a huge window next to the back rack looking into the child's nursery. The bike lock must have been cut as there was nothing remaining. I was in the gym between 4:45 pm and 6:15 pm.

Raleigh

Location

Cortland and Ashland
1600 W. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is an old (60s - 70s) Raleigh road bike converted to a single speed. Old rims, cottered cranks, track handlebars with front and rear brakes, mountain bike seat, blue tape on the bars (added after picture was taken), rear fender clipped on to seatpost. On Guard U-lock locked to handlebars and main triangle. Due to being hit by a vehicle, the rear wheel is tacoed and the front fork is bent open. I'm not sure what else happened, as I only got a quick glance before being carted away by paramedics.

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?: 
Unknown
Incident Description: 
On Sunday, August 3, 2008 at approximately 7:30 PM I was hit by a vehicle and taken to the hospital via ambulance. I do not know what the police did with my bicycle, but I went to the station and they had no inventory report. Perhaps the paperwork hasn't gotten into the system yet, or perhaps the police left the bike at the scene.

Next Avalon comfort bike 26" men

Location

Cumberland CTA blue line station
5800 N. Cumberland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2008 - 1:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new green bike.stolen 2 days after buying it. no specific feature

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
i left my bike INSIDE CTA cumberland blue line station at 7 am and went back at 6 pm and it was not there

SCHWINN VOYAGER GS

Location

in front of my home
1400 West Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA08C41044
Size: 
SMALL - 5'3-5'9
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue/silver. Perfect condition, only 1 month old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked bike (using newer U-lock) frame up to iron fence on the inside of the gate in my front yard at 3:30pm, Aug. 12. The next morning at 8:30am the bike was gone, the lock was still locked to fence.

Gary Fisher 2001-2 Tassajara

Location

3240 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike in good condition, small bag on the back, cat eye headlamp, planet bike red LED rear light. Silver, black typography on the downtube

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 a parking meter.

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 simply vanished from in front of XSport Lakeview in broad daylight (close to noon ona business day) from in front of the gym's front door, locked to a meter clearly visible from the front desk.

Javelin Sizzano

Location

4800 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Matte Blue/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW!!! Crank Bros mountain bike pedals. Oval aerobars. Shimano 105 components. 9 speed. Zero carbon fork. Awesome matte paint job.

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?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage storage space. At least two other bikes were taken at same time. It's a triathlon bike with an aluminum frame.

GT Zaskar Expert

Location

4800 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
F054DJ126
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, single speed conversion

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?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Storage space was pried open and bike was taken, along with one other bicycle. Bike was taken sometime between 8:30am and 2:30pm. At least two other bikes were taken from garage at same time.

Specialized Hard Rock 2000

Location

Illinois Center
E. South Water Street & N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Bright red and white color scheme.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in broad daylight at a busy downtown intersection, locked to a bike rack with numerous other bikes. Don't know how the lock was broken because it was missing with the bike, but assume it was cut (cable lock with combination).

Diamond Hybrid Women Bike

Location

Evanston
Sherman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2008 - 7:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
08COO34479
Size: 
small woman bike
Color: 
PINK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new two weeks old bike, 8 geers, The color is pink/light purple.

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?: 
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?: 
It was locked in the basement around 3 days. The basement door are locked
Incident Description: 
We just entered the basement and the bike was not there. We report it to police, but we do not have the report number yet.

Diamondback Sorrento 1998

Location

apartment building
3809 N. Lakewood, apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
IA7K01842
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat was a soft seat with material hanging off of it. Has a "Storm Lake" bicycle shop red sticker on it. It had chipped paint in places where the padlock hit it but otherwise it's in pretty good condition for being 10 years old.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked courtyard not locked to anything. It is our small apartment building's private courtyard. I was gone for 45 minutes during the storm last week on a run and came back to find it missing.

Trek Madone 5.0

Location

Back Yard
4525 N. Seeley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:17am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3427130
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 model, carbon, Selle Italia Saddle, ITM stem, black shimano spd-sl pedals, right/drive side skewers and rear derailleur scratched from a previous crash. Seat stays have markings from cadence sensor being mounted.

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting for 2 minutes, I was standing on porch 5 feet away from it. Theif grabbed it and rode off as I chased. Witnesses can confirm.