Recent Reports

2 Black rimmed Bontrager Race Light wheels

Location

Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Matte White with Black Accessories
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 Black rimmed wheels with Bontrager Race Light wheels were stolen off of my Trek Soho S.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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 a closed business.
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: 
Both bolted-on wheels were removed from the bike (frame was locked with a newer u-lock with flat key) between 10pm and midnight Sunday, Oct. 3rd.

Cannondale (unsure on the model name and year)

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Huron and St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
fits a 5'11" guy
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
slightly older bicycle (last 10-15 years is my guess) with the shifters on the frame instead of the hoods or handlebars. Red LOOK pedals, clip-on aerobars with white tape underneath attachment, black handlebar tape that was in need of being replaced

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?: 
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?: 
It disappeared within 24 hours, locked AM of 10/4/10 gone by AM of 10/5/10 (owner was on call at hospital)
Incident Description: 
I have been parking my bike at this location for 4 years. I attached the bike front wheel and frame to the bike rack with a u lock around 6 am on 10/4. When returning after working a 24 hour shift, the bike was missing from the location along with the bike lock. For the attached picture, the bike is photographed upside down as I performed maintenance on it before a triathlon in 2008. The aerobars were not attached until 2009.

86 Trek Frame - Rebuilt Road Bike

Location

Back Porch of Apartment Building
954 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a rebuilt road bike on a 86 trek frame. The trek badge is on the front - replaced after having the bike powder coated a matte black. It has a single chain ring 8 speed rear, sugino crank set, shimano wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was there as of 12am 10/05 and noticed missing as of 11am 10/05
Incident Description: 
The bike is usually kept on the enclosed back proch of our apartment building along with 3 other bikes - one of which belongs to the neighbor. Those bikes are still there. The building has 9 units on three levels, all have access to each other's porches via the back entrance which is locked. The bike was stollen somewhere between midnight and 11am, Tuesday 10/05 and can be possibly be narrowed to between the hours of 8:30 and 11am since my wife left aroung 8:30am and didn't notice it missing.

Cannondale R600si

Location

Residence
3900 N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NO15488
Size: 
58
Color: 
Super Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition, 2003 model

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?: 
7 years
Incident Description: 
Thiefs broke into garage and stole bikes.

Schwinn Voyageur

Location

6500 block
61st St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC09102797
Size: 
XL frame
Color: 
Brown / Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2009 model. U-clamp lock attached to seat tube.

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?: 
days
Incident Description: 
They entered the garage through the side door, which was most likely unlocked. They left through the overhead door, taking the bike along with a GPS and some tools.

Trek

Location

Chicago Costume/Pearl
219 W. Chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 8:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
23 inch
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it had iguanas painted on it, the front gear changer was disabled and the chainwheel is bent.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from in front of the store I work at-- unfortunately, the bike rack is out of my sight-line. Days before, someone had stolen my bike-light as well.

Sun Key West

Location

Forest Glen Metra Station
5301 N. LeClaire
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 3:34pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Key West Sun bike in very good condition. I purchased it on June 2. It had child's style handlebars and a light affixed on them. The back wheel is painted blue--the front, which they did not steal, is likely mismatched.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike on a bicycle rack at the Forest Glen Metra station at 8:06 a.m. I ran a U-Lock through the front tire and onto the frame. When I returned at 5:45 p.m., only my front tire and lock remained on the bike rack.

Republic Bike - Aristotle v1.5 Singlespeed

Location

Green City Market (Lincoln Park Market)
1750 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 2, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SF91108964
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- brand new - three month old No scratches or other damages.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
<15min
Incident Description: 
On Saturday the 2nd of October someone stole my 3month old single speed/fixi bike (size: 59cm) from the Green City Market (Lincoln Park Farmers Market) in Chicago. You can see at the pictures: it has a pure white frame (no prints or sticker), brown saddle and grips, all other parts are kept in black. It has a black and silver badge on the front with the republic bike logo on it. The most iconic thing might be the orange metallic back wheel bearing which is also switchable from fix gear to single speed (meaning free hub) when you turn the whole wheel 180degrees. I have all the documents to proof its mine incl. the serial number.

Gary Fisher Big Sur

Location

residential garage
2000 block of Greenleaf
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5 or 18" frame
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pinhead locking skewers on front and back wheels. Front and back wheels cannot be removed without key. Rock Shox front fork. Black rear tubular rack. Black curved tubular bar ends (handlebar extensions). Adjustable front stem to raise up handlebars. Front and rear lights (white on front handlebars, red mounted to rear rack). New Bontrager 26f1.50 hard case tires. Click shifters. Rear "pie plate" between gears and spokes is loose. Left pedal is missing rear red reflector. Silver Chinese bell on right handlebar is a bit loose.

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?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
NOTE: image is a similar bike to mine -- NOT my actual bike. Upon returning from the bank Saturday morning, we found a strange bike in the rear of our property next to the garage, and the door to the garage was ajar. Not recognizing the bike, we moved it off our property into the alley. I didn't make the connection until two days later when I went to get on my bike Monday morning to bike to work and it was gone. Only the yellow Gary Fisher bike was stolen from the garage, so we think somebody decided to "trade up."

Scott Sub20

Location

Logan Square outside of Logan Square Auditorium
Logan Square Auditorim 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium size frame
Color: 
Black w/ grey decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 8 years old, rear deflector replaced with blinking red light, had a Blackburn headlight attached by velcro to the handle bar. There was a small patch of plaid fabric tied to the handlebar. Breaks were loose and needed to be adjusted. The saddle was black with wear on the back corner of the saddle padding. There was not a water bottle holder attached.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours from 8pm to 10pm
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign through the front tire and frame of the bike. Another bike was also locked on the same pole and was still there when I came to realize mine had been taken. I think the Ulock must have been picked (though it was a flat key lock) or busted, removed from the bike, then the bike was taken (?). People were walking by to get to the Logan Square Auditorium so it must have been removed quickly.

GTB Traffic 1

Location

Next to the Hancock Building on the side of Delaware Pl.
Delaware Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG10B84154
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old - as new. Had a little pouch under the sadle. With diode front light and rear light. Bottle holder was mounted.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 3 hours, it was locked to the post and to my wifes bike. Her bike was left on the scene, so was the locks.
Incident Description: 
My wife and I went downtown on our bikes. We locked to a bikerack acroos from the Westin hotel entrance next to the Hancock Building. Just outside the Northface shop. When we cam e back my wife´s bike was left on scene - so was another bike and another lock that was cut. Both mine and my wife´s bikes were locked with two locks - both were cut.

2009 Fuji Absolute 2.0

Location

Lakeview/Melrose/Sheridan
420 W Melrose Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749692203
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Locking skewers, light mounts, practically new--less than 1 year old. Blue parking permit for 30 N LaSalle building (could be removed though). Mini u-lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The horizontal screw securing the street sign to its base was removed and a part of the metal was broken--the sign was then replaced and appeared to be intact, but I was able to lift the sign out. Unclear whether it was like this before I locked it to the sign. I reported it to 311 but not sure when they'll be out to fix it. Locked with a newer mini u-lock with flat key.

Specialized Vita Women's

Location

Broadway and Gunnison outside of Fat Cat restaurant and bar
Lawrence and Broadway intersection
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium womens
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a new bike. It's red and had a swiveled silver pattern on it. It's one year old. It had a black rack on the back of it and a light on the front and back and plastic toe clips.

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 a closed 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: 
I locked up my bike outside of Fat Cat bar and restaurant at Lawrence and Broadway at 1:15pm. I went inside the restaurant for an hour and came out at 2:30pm and my bike was gone. The U-lock was hanging there and the bike was gone. I am not sure how it was stolen or how the bike was gone and the lock was stil left there.

Trek 7100 14" Women's Robin-egg Blue

Location

Main entrance to Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014C0776D
Size: 
14" Women's
Color: 
Robin-egg Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new. Silver rear rack. Black water bottle cage. Ergonomic hand grips. Kickstand.

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?: 
2hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in front of the main entrance at Navy Pier directly across from the security house in plain view of hundreds of people walking by on a busy Friday evening. A Trek 7100 men's bike was stolen at the same time.

Trek 7100 20" Men's

Location

Navy Pier
In front of main entrance to Navy Pier
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU331C2944D
Size: 
20" Men's
Color: 
Rootbeer/Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new. Black rear rack. Black water bottle cage. Kickstand. Black fenders.

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?: 
2hrs
Incident Description: 
This bike was cable-combination locked to the bike rack directly in front of the security house at main entrance of Navy Pier and was stolen on a busy Friday evening at near 6pm in view of hundreds of people passing by.

2009 Gary Fischer Monona

Location

Apartment back deck
3608 N Bosworth Ave Apt#1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
15-17 inch
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, great condition, not a scratch

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to back porch, area was gated and locked

Jango womens white

Location

home
campbell peterson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 11:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new only used 5 times it is missing the serial id

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
i had two bikes stolen mine and my wifes jango.

gmc denali

Location

back deck
5812 Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 10:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
wheels don't match front is black and rear is aluminium

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 years
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes stolen the denali and a jango white womens bike

Trek 1000 Flatbar

Location

Residential
Grace & Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
To be updated -'have in file
Size: 
50/52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 100 miles - pink bell on handle, black flat bar handles brand stared with shimido or something similar. Grey lettering

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?: 
7 years
Incident Description: 
Broke into garage - tires were flat so not sure how far they went.

2003 Cannondale R600

Location

Residential area secured inside a building
Grace & Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Will supplement - have in file
Size: 
56/58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Amazing shape - maybe 200 miles, slotted seat, had ped monitor

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?: 
Locked inside building for 7 years
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into garage and stole bikes off the walls.