Recent Reports

Roadmaster

Locations

Ravenswood Metra
lawrence and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Taylor and Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
women's.
Color: 
Silver with purple and blue.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, no big scratches or anything.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left for an hour.
Incident Description: 
I kept the bike under a porch in front of a friend's apartment thinking I'd only be at her place for an hour and when I came back the bike was gone.

Trek 7.2 FX Road Bike

Location

Apartment Building Gated Courtyard
2319 N. Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 7:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU159C0686C
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
"Mocha Duo Tone" (beige & tan)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, very good condition, some light wear on the frame. Just had a tune up!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2+ Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to thin metal fence post inside gated courtyard. Fence post was cut or sawed, then bent to remove the locked bike. An attempt was also made to cut the post where another bike was locked. Not amused, I tell you.

Specialized Sequoia

Location

Union Station (Jackson Street between Canal and Clinton)
500 West Jackson Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 17, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
9055-3354
Size: 
unkown but approximately 54 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver racing bike with arrow bars, gator tires, bento box and seat bag in good condition. Seat was slightly torn. It had a lock holder on it.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack outside Union Station on Jackson between Canal and Clinton at noon. I went in Union Station for a meeting. When I came back at 1 pm, the bike and lock were gone.

1970s Peugeot

Location

2026 W. McLean Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 9:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
about 27"
Color: 
Black w/ Red, Yellow, White Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was an older bike, refurbished. Just had the handlbars rewrapped RED the night before, and a brand new tire put on the back. Back wheel is a little warped. I was feeling very sick last night and instead of bringing my bike in, i just locked it up to my front gate last night...

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
from 5pm until 7am when i found it gone
Incident Description: 
The picture is a bike that looks exactly like mine, except the tires are two different sizes. Also - have red wrapping on the handlebars.

Trek Mountain Bike (similar to an 820)

Location

UIC in front of the College of Nursing building
845 S. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Standard women's
Color: 
Green/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 years old, ridden sporadically, so in very good condition. The bike frame was taken, leaving the tire, so as of the time of theft, there was no front tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The photo is not my bike, but mine looks very similar to this model. What happened: I locked my Trek green/silver mountain bike to the bike rack in front of my classroom building. After class, I saw the bike (2:45) as I went to the gym for a quick run. I had locked the bike to the rack through the wheel, not including the frame. During the 45 minutes I was in the gym, someone detached the frame from the wheel and took off, despite there being people around that area of UIC's campus all the time. I hadn't realized I had not locked the frame in. So frustrating! Thanks for looking.

ING DIRECT 17" Marin Mountain Bike-Orange

Location

Condo Building
1321 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
100091215 (not certain)
Size: 
17" Frame Adult
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, few scratches, BRIGHT Orange with ING Direct (the bank) labels and black "Alex" tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored behind a locked gate in enclosed parking area.
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was stolen over the weekend out of our locked gate in the back of my building. It was a bright orange ING Direct Marin Hybrid. It would be quite a feat to climb over the locked 12-foot gate, and then hoist the bike back over that same locked gate.

Gary Fisher-Cobia

Location

Outisde of Fox and Obel in Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago
Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
324SZ0768D
Size: 
19 Inch Frame and 29 Inch Wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near Mint, scuffed white seat.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside of Fox and Obel store in Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago for ten minutes and some human garbage took it.

08 Cannondale Capo

Location

736 N. Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
R118108
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small dent on the top tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a 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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Assholes cut the fence my bike was locked to sometime between 4am and 12pm.

26" Women's Schwinn Legacy Cruiser

Location

Secluded back porch
Lakewood Ave and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 26" Women's Schwinn Legacy Bike. Had a bell on the right side handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Anywhere from from 1- 5 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a wooden fense on the my second floor back porch. My porch is somewhat secluded and someone had to have come up the back stairs and cut of the lock with bolt cutters; left the lock and had to have carried the bike down 2 flights of back stairs.

Dunelt ladies' 3-speed

Location

my garage
2212 N. Central Park Ave. (from garage off alley parallel)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
standard
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I *just* had work done (at Boulevard Bikes) on the rear fender bridge, so that will have some tightening/welding marks on it. Also: recently replaced pads (which look brand new). My U-lock was secured to the frame when it was stolen, so even if the U-lock is discarded, there will still be the clasp that holds the U-lock in place, secured onto the frame under the seat. There is a decal on the back fender that is worn almost off and illegible, but the traditional Dunelt saying, "Ride awheel on Sheffield Steel," is perfectly legible, in golden/yellow painted font, along the frame. I adore this bike and have seen very few others in Chicago, so I am hopeful that its rarity will help it stick out in a crowd and, ultimately (hopefully), recovered. ANOTHER NOTE: The U-lock was clasped onto

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was not locked; it was parked on kick-stand in locked residential garage. Garage door was either forced open or came open electronically; bike was stolen but nothing else from garage.
Incident Description: 
NOTE: photo above is NOT MY BIKE; however it is exact same model. FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Bike was stolen from locked garage overnight, between the hours of 9pm on 5/13/10 and 9am on 5/14/10. The garage was locked with garage-door closed, but when I came out to the garage in the morning, the garage door was wide open and the bike was missing (nothing else was missing from garage, including a second bike, which was locked to itself). The garage door may have been pried open, or opened due to an electronic malfunction.

Specialized Stump Jumper

Location

lincoln park
2623 n wilton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Although an older style it was brand new and ridden once! Had flat rack behind seat with orange bungi cord, regular pedals, water bottle holder, kripto chainlink lock.

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?: 
one week
Incident Description: 
In locked garage hanging from the ceiling (not locked). Enter garage from alley behind residence. Very little traffic in alley and garage always down & locked, although share garage with two others in bldg.

Rans Dynamic Crank forward (Red)

Location

5430 South Kimbark Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 3:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very unusual bicycle-- Rans Crank forward-- here is a webstie pic of the bike (although mine is red): http://www.ransbikes.com/Dynamik.htm there are no dealers for this bike in the Chicago area, and I've never seen another one in the city-- so if you see this bike in red in the city, it's likely to be mine

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a couple of hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a fenced in back yard (high fence, locked gate)-- theif must have jumped gate to grab bike.

Lemond, Big Sky S

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 10, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens bike 45cm
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A year and a half old. It had a few chips and scratches but over all in good condition. Front tire has a lock.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
I am doing an internship at the Merchandise Mart. I went to work on Monday and during the day it was somehow stolen; bike, helmet, and lock. I came out at 5:00 pm and there was no sign of my bike anywhere. I asked the security guard if she notice anyone at the bike rack since there was only three bikes out there and she had no idea what I was talking about.

Giant FCR 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
4800 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Had a rear rain guard, black. Brackets on the front and back for lights. OnGaurd lock and screwier set on both tires.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack by the Metra Ravenswood station, Ravenswood and Leland.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

SE Corner of Wells and Van Buren
Wells and Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 7, 2010 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N103084
Size: 
medium sized
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition--some stickers on tubes; black bar ends; mount and detector for wireless computer;distinct scratch in center of top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
when i left work to get my bike, it was gone. there are people who hang out on this corner all day long. hard to believe that no one saw anything. if you did see something or see my bike anywhere, please contact me.

SE Draft Lite

Location

Piper's Alley
North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Green Sticker on back, easily removable

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stormy so there probably wasn't anyone out to see it happen.

1992 Klein Attitude

Location

Residence
2637 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 10, 2010 - 7:58pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Bright Red w/ White Rock Shock Front Fork Red BMX style Peda
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright red frame with white rock shox front fork. The pedals are wider BMX styled that also red. The wheels don't match... the back wheel is is black and made by Navi and they stole the front wheel off the bike next to me (generic looking aluminum. It has twist grip shifters and I took the seat off (i don't know if they found a replacement seat). It also has Shimano XT front and rear derailleurs.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Winter
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a fence in a very secluded area between my apartment and garage that is also fenced in. It was also under a tarp with my girlfriend's scooter and her bike. They left her bike minus the front wheel (which they put on my bike). That has to of happen with in the last two days from Saturday May 8th, 2010.

Giant Rapid 3 2010

Location

Auditorium Theatre
Congress and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GQ910763
Size: 
XL
Color: 
silver, white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has toe holds WITHOUT the straps just the plastic parts. A white seat with black smudges from when I wore black jeans on it

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack on the Congress side of the Auditorium Theatre building at around 3pm. I used a kryptonite U lock with a flat key and a cable lock going through both wheels and the frame. When I got out of the building around 7pm everything was gone. My only guess is that since there are a lot of giant pillar type things on the side of the building and nothing besides the auditorium theatre lobby on that side of the building, there weren't that many people around so someone somehow broke my lock and took the bike without drawing any suspicion.

Maruishi 1985 road bike, black

Location

Regenstein Library, University of Chicago
57th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 10, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51-52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1985 black Maruishi frame, white glow-in-the-dark handlebar tape with red reflective handlebar plugs. Fixed-gear, no brakes. Women's seat with pink breast cancer logo. Registration sticker from a Colorado university. Bell and light mount.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
At least one other bike was stolen at the same time from the same place, and the other owner and I filed reports with the U of C police at the same time.

Cannondale Six13

Location

Wickerpark on Milwaukee Ave
1400 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red in good condition. Wear on chain. Scratches on right pedal and handle bar from a crash. Had Aero bars but these have probably been removed. Tires are stock and have been heavily used.

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 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: 
A bystander saw three individuals looking at my bike. Two acted as lookouts while the third retrieved bike. Police were called and alerted but did not respond.The bike was put into the back of a Kia Sport. I was gone for approximately 1 hour. If any one has any information I would greatly appreciate it.