Recent Reports

Specialized Sequoia Exp

Location

Lakewood and Webster
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P3GN21126
Size: 
Frame Size: Small
Color: 
Silver/Black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, though tires may be flat. Thin lightweight road bike used for triathlons. Road bike handlebars, ultegra upgrades, toe-clip pedals, bracket on handlebar where CatEye Computer would go. Changed out the wheels, not sure if Giant brand or not (will need to look up) but has blue-red insignia. The Sequoia has clip-less/clip-in pedals and two pairs of hand brakes. Black handlebar padding has unique rips/punctures, back wheel different brand from the front wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Was stored in garage.
Incident Description: 
Left garage door open. Garage is in an alleyway where scrappers with open trucks go thru. Metal recyclers are nearby. Probably got sold to someone or junked for $. Was stolen with second bike - Green Univega Rover. That bike is a mountain bike that is my "beater" bike. That bike had a saddlebag on it filled with tubes, locks, etc.

Woman's Red Schwinn Varsity

Location

Wicker Park
Leavitt and Le Moyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
not quite sure. think it's b/t 61-65mm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty vintage looking. Schwinn sticker is peeling. Brand new white seat w/black on top. Black foam grips. Tan-walled black thin tires w/white reflectors on each wheel.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Came back to my apartment and locked bike outside, came back out about 10-15 minutes later and lock was cut and bike was gone. Thinking someone was watching me. Kinda creeped me out. Really want to set up a trap and nab the jerk. Please find my one and only bike that I bought less than one month ago.

Schwinn World

Location

Logan Square blue line station, outside at entrance by garden
2620 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Smaller women's
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray plastic gear shift levers - tip of left lever broken off, sea-foam green bar tape (brand color "celeste") with white electrical tape to secure, Yellow tag on frame reading "Made in Taiwan", white gradient Schwinn decals, remnants of some sort of mounted water bottle rack/lock holder attached to seat tube ( I bought the bike used myself and I'm not sure what that was for), back reflector and battery operated LED tail light mounted to seat post, black San Marco saddle, not original 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack outside the Logan Square blue line station. It was locked to the bike rack immediately South of Milwaukee Avenue - the first rack closest to the subway entrance. I was gone from 7 am to 7 pm - sometime took it within that timeframe.

2003 Specialized Allez

Location

My garage
1441 S. Plymouth Court. (14th and State)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 9:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm I think Am 6ft and matched it to my height
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost perfect, small scratch on the right front handlebar at the base where the plug goes in. Have 2 stickers on it. One is a blue lion the other says Trinidad and Tobago on it. Carbon fiber fork and brand new michelin city tires on it. Also put a new black Bontranger seat on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
years as was in my garage
Incident Description: 
Was working in my garage and went in to get some water and when I came out it was gone. There were some movers in the compound, 3 men of spanish decent were in the truck. Still trying to find out who the moving company they work for are.

Kona Paddywagon

Location

An iron fence behind my house
Humboldt Blvd and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Gray with yellow wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black handlebars, gray body, bright yellow wheels. It will probably have a kryptonite U-Lock still hanging off the body, because someone cut through an iron fence to get it and those locks don't come off easily.

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?: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime after 3:30 a.m. while it was pouring out, someone must have used a blow torch to cut through our backyard black iron fence. The bike was gone when I woke up in the morning, and a part of the fence was cut through. It had been locked with a U-lock.

Cannondale H-200

Location

Wheelworks Condo Bldg., my home.
2510 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 9:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GC06345
Size: 
18"
Color: 
deep navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, looks new. I had a small zipped bag around the seat to hold keys, money/change. The bag was blue/silver.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
week
Incident Description: 
Was locked to a steel rail with a U-lock. There is a conjunction point where 2 rails meet. They pulled the 2 steel rails apart and slid my bike off the rail.

Specialized Langster

Location

Chicago Board of trade
S. Financial Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 12:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium (54cm)
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, has silver bullhorn handlebars with cloth tape. Otherwise stock. ITs dark green.

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 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?: 
Was lockup up during the work day. Stolen between 4:30-7pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up next to the board of trade building at the bike racks with an older u-lock and cable. Was still locked up at 4:30 (confirmed by friend who left at that time). Lock and cable both were gone. Building usually empties out quickly after 5, and I didnt leave until 7.

1986 Miyata 310 12 Speed

Location

Millenium Park entrance bike racks near Madison and Michigan
Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in decent condition considering its age. It is light blue with Scott aerobars added on. Toe clips. Rear rack. Foam grips on handlebars.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to hear music at Millenium Park and my bike was stolen during this time. Both my wheels were locked to a rack with a new master U-lock. Nothing was left behind. I don't think anyone could have cut the lock because it was an especially busy area. I am confused as to how this could have happened. Are there master keys in circulation somewhere? If anyone has any information, please contact me.

2010 Fuji Newest 1.0

Location

My apartment porch
1758 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749725703
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Fuji Newest 1.0... red and white handlebar tape, white saddle, Tiagra components, campus clip in pedals

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
as long as 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Forgot I left bike on porch around 11pm. Went to pull it in this morning and it was gone. Porch is secured from outside by two locked doors, so I thought it would already be safe, no damage to the security doors for my building. I live in a threeflat on the second floor; maybe a enighbor left a door open, but it is unlikely that they left all the doors open as I closed them at 11. Neighbor's car was broken into in lot behind building.

Blue Schwinn Traveler (Early 1980s?)

Location

My garage off an alleyway between Fullerton and California
Milwaukee Ave and California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 7:43pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. I think it has some markings on it saying it had been registered in Elgin at one time.

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?: 
In my garage
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my garage somehow.

Marin Portofino

Location

House
W. Lill Ave. and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F903GSQ007
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Tires are fairly new hybrid road tires a little thicker than traditional race tires. NEW black cork handlebar tape. Non-working wireless Cateye odometer. Seat is selle italia black and yellow doesn't match the bike at all. one waterbottle cage on the upright tube, rattles when riding on bumpy pavement. Also, has clips on the pedals and the right clip is missing the adjustable black nylon strap.

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?: 
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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
I'm pretty sure that someone went through this neighborhood with some industrial chain cutters and took every bike without a u lock. I'm fairly certain we will not see anyone riding this bike around as I found this perfect match of my bike on craigslist today. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1870215614.html Also, anybody that knows anything about bikes would know this bike isn't worth the craigslist asking price of $500. I bought it for $450 on clearance 5 years ago! Hopefully someone here can help. Thanks!

Mercier Kilo (track bike)

Location

corner of Schubert and Francisco (Logan Square)
2900 block of Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 10:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red grips, red cable housing, top and cross tubes have white reflective tape. Clear red platform pedals (look pink/magenta in daylight) It has a 27" back wheel and a 700 front wheel. It has red spoke cards. Front and back brake. Single speed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left for the night and discovered missing around 7 am

Republic Bike Aristotle v 1.5

Location

Residence
5219 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SF91103833
Size: 
Large Frame, 59cm
Color: 
Yellow Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has yellow frame, Crank is black, Grips are red, Saddle is black, Chain is blue, wheel rim is red. One wheel and the frame was stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight to gate. The person stole the frame and one of the wheels.

Trek 820

Location

Garage
1741 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small men's
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame, used with scratches. Black electrical tape on frame by pedals. Just put on brand new wheels with new wide Bontrager tires. Had brand new Topeak rear luggage with nylon black + yellow zipper case and u-lock attached, but key was not stolen so they can't use the lock.

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?: 
Overnight, in locked garage
Incident Description: 
Left the bike in my locked garage around 9 pm Tuesday. Wednesday morning the bike was gone and the side door was left ajar. Nothing else was taken.

Bianchi Volpe 58 cm Sage Green Road Bike

Location

Chicago Board of Trade Building
112 W. Van Buren st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Sage Green / Red Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Leopard Siding on Seat. Locking skewers on tires. Sage Green color with 'BIANCHI' spelled out in red letters. Cages on pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Thieves used grinder to saw off lock during the day. Occurred underneath train station on Van Buren street.

2007 Trek 7200

Location

Beachstro
Oak Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 26, 2010 - 7:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
25"
Color: 
Dark Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trip computer, LED lights front and back, under seat bag, bottle cage. Modified handle bar grips for carpal tunnel.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
60 minutes while we ate lunch
Incident Description: 
My wife and I stopped at Beachstro for lunch. I locked both bikes together with a cable lock and we ate lunch. returned to bike 45-60 minutes later and cable was cut. My wife's Trek 7200 was not stolen. Told the restaurant manager the 3 police officers that were 50' away.

Raleigh 73LTD

Location

My house.
2833 N. Troy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a black 73' Raleigh LTD, with a silver cargo rack. It is missing the fender over the chain and crank, and much of the paint had worn off where the bottom tube met the fork.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Had been in my backyard behind a privacy fence for approximately the last 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from backyard, as well as my roommates considerably newer and nicer Raleigh. We believe the thief hopped our fence and then let themselves out from the inside.

2008 Black Raleigh One Way around 27" single speed bicycle

Location

house
2833 N. Troy St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
27
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Raleigh One Way around 27" single speed bicycle. everything is mostly stock except for a black Brooks saddle. the back wheel is a flip-flop single speed and fixed gear, the bike should be on the single speed setting when it was stolen. there should be a Large Kryptonite U-lock mounted to the middle of the frame. The bike was not locked when it was stolen, but sitting in my back yard. All an all the bike is in very good shape.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was sitting unlocked in my locked backyard. The yard has high fences and is difficult to see into. It was placed there in the evening and gone the next morning.
Incident Description: 
From the hours of 2000 july 27th 2010 to 0900 july 28th 2010, my Black Raleigh One Way 27" single speed bicycle was stolen from my locked back yard. The Bike was placed there after work, against a tree in my locked back yard. It is very difficult to see into the yard due to the fence being very tall. One other bike was stolen from the yard during that time, but nothing else. There seems to be no signs of break in, and my helmet was taken along with the bike.

2009 Motobecane Messenger

Location

Avondale
3450 Lawndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly stock, with upgraded 25cm tires. Front and rear blinky/head/tail lights, missing bar end cap and toe clip on left side, some light scratching and a small dent in top tube, left chainstay wrapped in black protective tape, had a receiver for a bike trailer on rear wheel. Flip flop hub.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the 4" thick wooden support rail of my porch overnight. Was there @ 7am when I left for work in a downpour, but was gone by the time my neighbor awoke at noon. Thieves cut through porch railing with a reciprocating saw or jigsaw and removed spindles to free u-lock. ***

EAI Bareknuckle

Location

my garage
25th and oakley
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
pale green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars with metallic bronze tape. SPD style pedals. Thomson stem. Front brake only. Blue front tire. Pale blue hubs.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Second of my two bikes stolen from my locked garage overnight.