Recent Reports

KHS Midnight

Location

Filter Cafe
1373 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u41265602
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Just purchased it. It will be missing front wheel or have none original wheel.

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?: 
Just locked through front wheel.
Incident Description: 
I am a complete idiot and U-locked only the front wheel to a bike rack. I thought it would be safe for a little bit because it was right in front of the shop. Alas, I was mistaken.

Specialized Allez

Location

Hyde Park
60th and Drexel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 8:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M8LL14379
Size: 
52
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an '09, very Red and somewhat flashy, small wedge saddle bag under the seat.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it locked up for an hour and a half, came back and the bike was gone with the lock.

TREK 1500 SLR red 56cm

Location

Clark and Armitage, Chicago
Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 10:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean, almost like new.

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
The picture is a generic picture for this model.

1997 Kona KOA racelight mountain bike

Location

West Old Town
Division and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 20, 2012 - 10:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19
Color: 
orange with blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in almost perfect condition. Is orange with blue lettering. It's an aluminum allow frame -- only weighs about 15 pounds. It has a brown and black leather seat. 6 inch handle bar extensions. front fender is attached but broken off at about the front wheel. Tires say scratch (front) and sniff (back) on them. This bike is 15 years old but I've taken great care of it -- if you see this bike -- it is mine! The chance of someone else riding this exact bike is zero.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Stoel this bike and my wife's trek from our back porch during the night of April 18th. On Elm Street just south of Division and Halsted. If see with a yellow and black treck 3500, that's my wife's bike. Much more common and lower quality bike though.

Trek 1.2

Location

Mod Apartments, locked bike storage room
1222 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU235C1604F
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, white drop handlebars, gel seat, u-lock attached to 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 was locked only to itself.

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?: 
Bike was locked to itself through one wheel (newer u-lock w/flat key), bike was located in a locked bike storage room in a locked garage of apartment building for 3 days since last time I saw it.
Incident Description: 
My bike along with several other bikes (5-6) were stolen from my apartment's locked bike storage room. I suspect that a tenant moving out, or some movers with a truck stole the bikes.

Trek Lexa S

Location

Mod Apartments, locked bike storage room
1222 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU2101910F
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
charcoal/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, black drop handlebars, rear rack, u-lock, clip pedals, gel seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to itself through one wheel (newer u-lock w/flat key), bike was located in a locked bike storage room in a locked garage of apartment building for 3 days since last time I saw it.
Incident Description: 
My bike along with several other road bikes (probably 5-6) were stolen from our apartment's locked bike storage room. I suspect that someone moving out, or some movers with a truck took the bikes.

Giant Boulder 20/LG Red 11

Location

Loyola University Chicago
N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C70AD422
Size: 
20
Color: 
Red w/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks new with a few nicks where it might have rested against the bike rack. Still clean and shiny, vibrant red and white colors. Big shocks underneath the handle bars, all black spokes and 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?: 
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?: 
Three hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to a bike rack with many other bikes. The rack is right outside Mertz Hall on the Lakeshore Campus of Loyola University Chicago. While I was at work that evening, someone probably cut the combination cord lock and took the bike. The coloring and shape draws the eye and the bike is less than a year old and very clean.

KHS Urban xpress

Location

3708 N hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 4 years old, no distinguishing features. No changes were made from the original model. Broken headlight on it.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone walked up and stole it.

Specialized - Globe Sport

Location

Home, locked to the deck of my apartment building.
2645 N. Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
79010468
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; recently re-conditioned with new tires, bottom bracket, handle grips, front and rear brakse and rear derailleur (all work done within the last three weeks). Two "shield-like" stickers on the down tube, one of them says "Ostfriesland" the other "Esens-Bensersiel." Couple of scratches on the left side of the middle of the frame. It has a Topeak bike rack on the rear with a bent channel on the left side. Thank you!

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from the deck railing to which it was locked, inside a locked courtyard under camera surveillance.

2009 Trek Soho S

Location

Loyola Ave and Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in excellent condition. Matte black paint job. I had upgraded the crankset to an SRAM Truvativ, as well as upgraded 3T stem and drop track handlerbars.

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 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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was either cut with bolt cutters or picked. Lock and bike were gone when i got back to it.

Trek 6700 Red Aluminum with a REAL front HUB and Truvative single chain ring/crank. black fendors and a Titec handlebar.

Location

Ashland #9 bus between Grand Ave and Armitage
Northbound Ashland Bus
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 12:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
19"
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Aluminum frame. Anti-lock skewers. Slick Forte 26x1" tires. REAL front hub, and an Acera read hub with an 8 speed sram cassette. Only set up as a 1x8 speed bike, no front derailleur. Avid Brake levers and Avid Brake arms. Front Rim is a Ritchey Rim. Has a Schwinn Bike rack on the rear, also had Yeti Grips on a Titec Hellbent handlebar. Fizix Nisene seat (black).

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?: 
15-20 minutes on the bus
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from the #9 ashland bus, going northbound between Grand an Armitage ave. Bike was taken OFF the bus while I was still on the bus. I did not see the person who took the bike.

Scattante R560

Location

Sacramento and Fullerton
2444 N Linden Pl Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have just finished overhauling it so it's very very clean and shiny, all new lube. I switched the clip-in pedals with plain platform pedals. The cable housing is red (it's usually black on that model) and I have removed the front derailleur and its cable and cable housing, that means its missing the red cable housing from the left brifter. The uploaded picture is not of my bike, but it's exactly like my bike without the features I described here.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
45 minutes unlocked in my garage
Incident Description: 
I came home in the morning and was in the garage along with my neighbor who I share the garage with. He was going to leave so I didn't wait for him to close the door, I thought he was going to do it. Later I found out he didn't close it and the garage door had been left open from about 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. I came home in the evening and noticed my bike was not in the garage. Later I asked my neighbor if he left the door open.

Manhattan Aero Cruiser

Location

Outside of the FFE Sports Club/Dave & Busters
1030 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
12" Ladies
Color: 
Pastel Green/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Side Chain Guard fell off, so chain is exposed. There is a basket on the front and a HITCH on the back wheel frame for a baby trailer. There is a bell on the left handlebar. Seat has some black streaks.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left at 9:00 am and went back for it at 4:00 to find it gone.
Incident Description: 
I assume that someone came up to my bike, cut the cable and then left.

Novara Strata

Location

4356 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, torn wrapping on right handlebar

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was locked to railing inside locked back area of apartment.

Trek Soho 2008

Location

821 West Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 7:17am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
14.5
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Grip tape on Barends

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 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen Bicycle locked to wooden fence in a side passage locked at both ends. They kicked the wooden fence apart to remove the bicycle, with the lock still on the bicycle.

2011 Trek/Gary Fischer Montare

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago Architecture building
845 W. Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was completely black(frame,wheels,grips,seat) with a black rear fender.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up in front of UIC's architecture building at 5pm. When I returned at 10pm it was gone.

Trek 7100 hybrid road bike

Location

2-Flat Apartment in Northcenter - Front of the Building
3714 N. Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 13, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Contact victim
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 7100 Hybrid road bike. The bicycle has a "half acre brewery bicycles" sticker on the main frame. The bike also has a digital odometer attached to it, as well as an affixed back light that is taped on to the mounting bracket. Additionally, the bike has locking skewers that need a special key, that only I have.

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?: 
1-5 days
Incident Description: 
The bicycle thief broke the kryptonite lock (newer u-lock w/flat key) and the iron fence the bike was attached to, in addition to cutting the fence with a hacksaw (although he didn't cut all the way through). The bike was also on the inside of the fence, so the thief must of had to either lift the bike over the 5.5 foot fence, or walk it out of the enclosed fence. The bike was stolen in front of my 2 flat apartment on Friday the 13th, sometime in the evening.

Scattante XLR Cross

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, April 13, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
CycloCross bike, black Scattante XLR Cross, Campagnolo Chorus group, Scirocco wheels,

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
Several bikes have been stolen in the same basement in the last few weeks.

Specialized Globe San Francisco 2

Location

842 W. Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rack on the back. Disc breaks.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9:30-6:30
Incident Description: 
Front tire had Pinhead locked skewer. Rear tire was locked through frame to bike lock. Busy area. Several bikes near it.

handmade

Location

Marillac Social Center
212 South Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
26" rims
Color: 
black chipped paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handmade men's metal frame with black chipped paint. zebra fabric seat.

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?: 
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?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
Lock was picked and bike stolen, lock is also missing.