Recent Reports

Kona Paddy Wagon 2007

Location

Yoga Now
742 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F702U0151
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Deep Marine Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixer - freewheel. Bike had a stem extension that was brand new (installed the day it was stolen) and riser bars. Had a clip on the down bar for a slick little bike pump that was not on the bike at the time it was stolen. There was also a mount under the handlebars for a Cateye light as well as one on the seat stem just below the mount for a Specialized coil cable lock. There was also a mount for a Kryptonite U-Lock on the down tube of the frame. The rims were black Sun Rims MZ14 and showed wear from picking up pebbles. The seat was your standard black racer seat, but was tethered with a Lexco "seat lock." The most distinguishing feature of the bike is that it had a higher gear ratio than what the bike comes with. Unfortunately, I don't remember what that ratio is. Although I know I have it written down somewhere, just can't find it right now. Thanks. I love this bike and really want it back.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the building after locking the bike through both the front wheel and the frame using a Specialized cable lock that was sheathed in a metal chainmael type of sheathing. When I came out of the business two and a half hours later, the bike along with the lock were gone. The officer who took the report told me that the big box stores now sell diamond edged hacksaw blades that can cut through anything. My guess is they cut through the lock and took the bike. Although I did not see any metal fragments where the bike was locked, so they probably used a heavy duty lock cutting tool.

Novara Carema

Location

Lincoln Park Athletic Club Kid's Club
2761 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 10:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Medium
Color: 
White/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn condition. Minor paint chipping throughout frame. Black carbon Fork (Branded Novara) Shimano components, FSA Crankset. Black Handlebar tape, There is a clip for a cyclocomputer on the left side of the handlebars and the censor ziptied to the left side of the front fork.

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 street sign.

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?: 
7 Hours
Incident Description: 
Went into work at 9:00. I U-locked my bike in the same street sign that I lock it every day Monday through Friday. I saw my bicycle again around 12 Noon. When I left work at 5:30 the bolt at the base of the street sign had been removed, bike and lock slid from underneath and sign replaced

Trek Alpha 1.2

Location

Northwestern Technological Institute
2145 Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU173C0016G
Size: 
52 inch
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Registered with Evanston police department

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
No more than 7 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at Tech for work at 10:00 on March 20. When I was done for the day at 17:00, my bike was nowhere to be seen. I had locked my bike using a U-lock to secure the front wheel and the frame to the bike rack, and a cable lock was also used to secure the rear wheel.

Fuji Cross Fit

Location

Home
375 W Erie Stree
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
800905478
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased brand new in August of 2011

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?: 
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut

1960's Womens Schwinn le Tour

Location

Garage
Touhy and Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 9:24am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in fair condition with a few scrapes. Seat with springs. Straight handles.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
The photo shown is not an image of the actual bike in question, but looks almost identical. The handlebars are straight, instead of curved.

1970's Sears Cruisr

Location

1954 W. Wilson
Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 8:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Woman's Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Sears Cruiser with a brown wicker basket on the front, replaced black break cables in the front.

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?: 
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 located on my locked basement porch.
Incident Description: 
My bike was located in the basement portion of my porch. I imagine the gate was left open and someone stole my bike and bike lock. Bike isn't worth much, i loved it and would desperately like it back.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Daley Plaza
118 N Clark St # 112
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P7DA01414
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Topeak Explorer frame rack, Armadillo tires front and back, Cateye CC-RD300W Strada Wireless Bicycle Computer sensor on front tire, large black Ergon GC3 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?: 
6.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked through front wheel and frame to the bike racks on the west side of Daley Plaza in Chicago, in about as high visibility a site as I can imagine, heavily foot-trafficked and within sightlines of a lobby full of security personnel. Baffling to me that it could be stolen in broad daylight from such a location with no one taking notice, but there were no surveillance cameras on that area (I checked) and the 6.5 hour interval meant I had no idea when it disappeared.

Trek 4300

Location

altgeld and sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, March 16, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Yellow and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 4300 was in great shape and about 4 years old. It is a two-tone yellow and gray. The reflectors on both pedals are broke off, it does NOT have disc brakes, and it has a speedometer clip on the handlebars but no computer module because I did not leave it on the bike.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from deck and was locked to the metal railing. I rode it during the day it was stolen and then locked it up as usual and came back later that evening and it was gone.

Peugeot PX-10

Location

Pheonix Inn
608 Davis Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a vintage bike in fairly good condition. The frame is white with some scratches. The tires and handlebar tape are yellow. The seat is white but has a black cover. The front derailleur is not attached but the rear one is. It is a 10 speed bike. The rims are new and are made by Mavic. The pedals are clipless and made by Shimano. The breaks have levers in the front as well as along the handlebars.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a tree along with my friend's bike outside the Pheonix Inn restaurant on Davis St in Evanston and went in to eat dinner. When I came out the lock was smashed with a brick (which was left at the scene) and just my bike was gone. My friend's bike (a Huffy mountain bike) was still there along with the broken lock.

Specialized Allez

Location

Residence
2814 W. Logan Blvd Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought new two years ago. Red steel frame with white handlebars, black seat. Retro shifters on the tube. Says Specialized Allez in bright white letters.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in front of my house on Logan Boulevard. Instead of cutting the lock, the fence was sliced through at the top and the bike was lifted over one of the main support posts, U-lock and all. It's got a chrome u-lock on it (orange and black), with a scratched up frame from where the lock bracket is mounted.

Torker U-District

Location

My apartment
Rockwell and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICRJ10J00146 - G7C38 - 3
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extremely good condition, like new. All stickers still on

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back stairwell of the apartment building, and neighbor left the back door open. Someone got into the building and took two bikes. Bike was locked only to itself with a newer u-lock w/flat key.

Cannondale V900

Location

Nordstrom
Illinois & Rush
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
HJB0309520127K5TM
Size: 
M
Color: 
Tangerine
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Model V900 in really great condition. Has front shocks. Had a baby seat attached to the back.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I was locking up up the bike while a man was on a cell phone watching me do it. I don't know if people walk around with cutters, but my guess is he called someone to come over and cut the lock because he saw me go into the store with my daughter and knew I would be gone for a while. The bike was locked up by a paid parking lot on a street with decent traffic.

Trek Lexa S 52cm

Location

Village cycle
1337 wells street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286C1505F
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Light grey, turquoise, dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise taped turn down handle bar with grey light weight frame with Lexa logo in white on top bar and trek logo in dark grey. Carbon fiber fork and white cable covers. Sora shifters on turn down bar. Size is 52cm

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
While I was inside store, my wife was outside waiting. She came inside to see how much longer and returned immediately. Upon leaving the store, the bike had already been taken.

Specialized Allez

Location

Sidewalk/ City rack
51 N. Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 12, 2012 - 11:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Looking for original receipt
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black with white letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Please help me get my bike back! It's Matte Black with white lettering. It had Shimano Components. It also had Shimano clipless pedals (the kind with the clips on one side and platforms on the other) and a Blackburn rear rack.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 6 and 8 hours depending on when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
I came out around 5:30 PM and there was no sign of the bike. My coworker said they thought they saw it there when they left around 3, so 4:30 is a guess. I checked with building security and nobody saw anything. There were no cameras on the rack, unfortunately. Please help me get it back-- I need it to get to work.

Trek 830

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 2:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium to large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green trek worn with a rear street tire and front dirt tire. Stolen with krypto type lock on it. Broken water bolder holder on frame. worn brakes. Stolen without seat. Handlebar grips slipping slightly. Badly out of tune. Tires 26 x 1.95

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in front of building residence. There for some time seen on a daily basis as it is locked in front. Left the morning of 2/27/12 and it was gone. Bike was locked securely. Must have used master key or cutters. However no lock remains were on the scene.

Diamondback Comfort Bike

Location

In front of Protein Bar - State and Lake Streets
10 W. Lake Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens 17 inch
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black drink holder installed on it, Shimano three speed changer.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked to a bike rack in front of the restaurant Protein Bar for one hour while I had dinner. I came out of the restaurant at 8:30pm and the bike and lock were gone.

GT Transeo LTD

Location

Casey Morans
Clark and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hybrid bike with bar-ends and am 8 speed Shimano Nexus hub. Very unique bike based on the rear wheel. WTB saddle with a small tear on the right/rear side. Forte pedals, one side platform, the other side SPD. Front wheel is BB5 disc, front brake cable has a silver "splitter" in the middle. Front and rear fenders.

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?: 
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?: 
about 2 or 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at Casey Moran's around 7:30PM. I stayed for a few hours, ance when I left around 11:00PM my bike was gone. It was locked with a cable that I've used for 4+ years. The bike and cable were completely missing, there were no traces of anything. The cable came with 3 keys, and I still have all 3 in my posession. The bike is a green GT Transeo LTD with a Shimano Nexus Inter-8 hub, with front and rear fenders and front disc brakes (Avid BB5). It looks like a single speed with a large silver hub. The bike should be very distinguishable.

Schwinn Delmar S2746WMA

Location

Noel F
4350 Elm Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD10B78792
Size: 
26"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mark on gooseneck nameplate

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 street sign.

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?: 
10 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to stop sign in front of old Lyons P.D..

Trek Allant '11

Location

Home
West Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather seat, built-in fenders, brown handles, water bottle rack, loose front handlebar, slight scratches.

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?: 
Overnight, less than 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in front of our apartment on a metal fence, as it is every evening with a newer u-lock w/flat key. The fence was sawed through and the bike and lock are gone. I am not certain if I locked it only to the frame, or to the front wheel and this frame.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

722 W. Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602080681G
Size: 
Large (6.0' Men's)
Color: 
Charcoal/Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near New. Great condition. Plastic pedals. No notable distinguishing features.

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?: 
The bike was stored for the winter, but was seen the night before the theft.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our apartment building sometime last night between 10pm and 9am. The bike was stored in a stairwell bike rack in our apartment building with several other bikes. It and the other bikes stored there are unlocked , but the building requires passcode entry or that you are buzzed in by a resident. The stairwell storage space is not visible from the street.