Recent Reports

womens road bike trek

Location

River north- Lasalle and Superior
730 n lasalle st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 3:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 5 years old but in new condition. It is a green trek womans bike with mountain bar handles. Cable lock, with road 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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike frame, seat and front tire up to a street sign. I did this with a cable lock on Lasalle near Chicago ave. I assume someone cut the cable lock and took the bike and the cable lock. There was nothing on the sidewalk left where I locked the bike up. The bike was only locked up for only 2 hours but it was in the evening/ busy time. So it would have been easy for someone to cut the lock.

Surly Pacer

Location

Edgebrook Metra station
5438 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically brand new 2010 Surly Pacer Complete with SKS fenders

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?: 
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?: 
Approx. 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Kryptonite NY Fughettaboutit lock was cut. Bike stolen sometime during the day on 4-1-2010 from a bike rack at the Edgebrook Metra station.

Raleigh Record - early 80's

Location

My garage
1009 N Mozart St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 CM / 700C
Color: 
Silver w/ Blue head tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Garage was broken into last night - 3 bikes stolen. 1) Early 80's Raleigh. 57 CM. Silver with plenty of stickers, most notably "Nice Marmot" on one side and two "Droid" stickers on the other. Some UBI stickers, as well. Conversion, fixed, honey Brooks B-17, brown wrapped Nitto Mustache bars with a Cane Creek TT bar end lever, DiaCompe front brake, and pretty much all of the components are black, including the cheapo Kalloy post, quill stem, and origin8 cranks. Has full fenders and a Leyzene frame pump. oh, and a mini evo u-lock locking the front wheel to the downtube.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight, from 6 pm. Noticed bike was missing around 8 am.
Incident Description: 
This bike (the Raleigh) was locked only to itself (front wheel to downtube) and hanging in my garage. it is the bike picturred except that it no longer has the rack installed and now it has Nitto Mustache handlebars wrapped in brown bar tape. Thieves managed to open overhead garage door with brute force. Also stolen were a woman's Trek 7200 Multitrack, hunter green color, and a small man's Trek 700 Multitrack, gold color. The gold Trek is very distinguishable because it has a GT BMX stem and Dyno BMX handlebars, but still retaining the original Gripshifters and brake levers. Both Treks will be missing their front wheels as those are still locked to the rack inside of my garage.

2009 Gary Fisher Cobia 29er Hardtail

Location

Home
2738 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 5:21pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5inch with 29inch wheels
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition besides the left brake lever being broken off at the tip. The fork is Rock Shox Tora. The pedals are metal with toe baskets.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-4 days
Incident Description: 
U-lock was locked through the back wheel and the frame and then locked to a cable with a padlock that was connected to two eye bolts in a closed garage. The eye bolts were sunk into two studs.

2007 Bianchi Pista

Location

Bowmans
Montrose and Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H7D20959
Size: 
59
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Cinelli tape over Nitto bullhorns Blue KMC chain Blue Continental tires Blue saddle

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
the u-lock was securing the other two bikes on the other side of the bike rack. the cable was through both wheels and my frame. they cut the cable and left the other two bikes

Trek 7000 Mens

Location

Back covered porch
919 N. Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver and Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has black "planet bike" fenders, and a kryptonite u-lock mounted to the bar, a black "Trek" helmet was with it and also taken, and fixed tires.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months -- was there as recently as the week before
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was parked under a covered porch and there are two doors in the back of the building. It was hidden from plain sight. Either someone else in the building didn't lock the back door or the thief got in through one of the windows.

Trek 7000

Location

Noble Tree Coffee House
2444 North Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 8:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
The bike is for tall folks 5"10 and up
Color: 
Blue Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New, needed a good wipe down. No distinguishing Features Image of Bike can be viewed at http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2006/archive/7000

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike through both tires to bike rack outside and to the right of Noble Tree Cafe at 11:30. It was not the only bike locked on the rack however I made sure not to lock in the other bike. I double checked the lock before I went inside to be sure it was fastened securely. When leaving the cafe 8 hours later bike and lock were both gone.

mongoose high velocity

Location

green oaks condos
greenwood chester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 12:58pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
about 20 intch or so
Color: 
blue black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gear bike scrch rust

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?: 
my friends brother did not lock it but it was in a no tresspassing zone
Incident Description: 
my friends brother wanted to play with the bike before he went ti qua do so he left it in our yard in a no tresspassiung zone

Redline 925

Location

4636 N. Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Bronzey red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bull horns, broken front light held on with plumber's tape, saddle pack with reflector on it, full fenders. Recently cleaned, so looked new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours, starting at 2:30 pm, noticed missing at 5:30pm
Incident Description: 
At 2:30pm today I locked up my bike with a U-lock through the frame to a "no parking" sign in front of a loft building to work for a few hours. When I came out at 5:30pm, the bike was missing along with the U-lock; there was no damage to the sign, and another bike locked up to a nearby pole was still there. The bike is a Redline 925 with bullhorn handlebars, a gel "anatomical relief saddle for women," a Planet Bike light on the front with a broken clasp held together with black plumbers tape.

Klein Attitude Race

Location

My house
Buell Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 24, 2009 - 4:37am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black / Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red fork shock, black frame, red chain stay, 26" 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few years.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage, someone took it. Reward for return. Thanks.

2008 Mercier

Location

Residential Fence
Central Park Ave and Roscoe Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red tires, red tapped handle bars, very light, locked attached to frame, rear light attached to bicycle seat

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?: 
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?: 
30-40 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked on the backyard fence all day while I was inside my friends home. We went outside for a bit, approximately at 3:30 went on a walk and were back around 4pm. The bike was stolen within this short period, which makes me believe the burglar saw us leave. It was locked to a residential fence and cut off.

Schwinn 2008 Alloy SS Women's

Location

Residence, Apartment building
1321 W. Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 22, 2010 - 8:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
adult women's
Color: 
orange and chestnut brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was new; purchased in Oct 2009, strait out of the box. It's bright orange and brown, and it's a retro style cruiser, so it's pretty distinct.

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?: 
This location is where the bike was stored.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the building's locked bike storage room. Most bikes, including mine, are not kept locked because the room is supposed to be secure. It is possible that the construction workers that were working on the building had access to that room. Missing since Christmas. Police report was filed, but I can't find the report number at the moment.

2000 LeMond Tourmalet

Location

Santa Fe Building
224 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright red, good condition with new Shimano m520 pedals and OnGuard wheel/seat locking skewers. On the frame, the label Tourmalet is half gone on the top tube. San Marco saddle

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?: 
8 hiyrs
Incident Description: 
Parked bike in front of office at 9 AM with 2 OnGuard U-locks (had just had previous bike stolen 2 weeks before so I was paranoid). Ulocks were through each wheel and frame locked onto city bike rack. Came out at the end of the workday and bike and locks were gone.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

My Apartment
2046 W. Cuyler Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 5:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
HS215447
Size: 
Med-large Men's bike
Color: 
Gun Metal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek U-lock mounted on frame. Bell headlight with scotch tape on it mounted to handlebars. Bell red Taillight mounted under seat. Bell gel seat cushion fit snug over original seat. Shimano brakes (worn/loose front brakes, 3 month old back brakes). Loose peddles and front gear. 19 speed mountain bike.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Last night, I neglected to lock the bike to a metal cabinet (per usual) in my enclosed porch/storage. The thief propped open the porch door and quietly wheeled the bike into the back alley. I was home all morning when the incedent occured and saw/heard nothing.

Trek 2300

Location

Apartment
3710 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:39am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3024389
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Silver/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Crank Brothers Eggbeater Pedals, Carbon "Suicide Bars", Bontrager Tires, Kryptonite U-Lock + Holder

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen along with the Cannondale Six13 Triple pictured below. The neighbor left the garage open in the morning, and the bikes were taken. *Please note the picture for the Trek is not the actual bike but the closest one I could find to match it's description. The actual Trek should have: Crank Brothers Eggbeater Pedals, Carbon "Suicide Bars", Bontrager Tires, Kryptonite U-Lock + Holder.

Cannondale Six13 Triple 8RCT6T50

Location

Apartment
3710 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:39am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S081600
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008/Practically New

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was located in a closed keypadded garage that only my neighbor and my roommates had access to. The neighbor CONFIRMED she left the door open this morning. It had to have been stolen sometime this morning because my roommates and I have not used the garage in a couple days and the bikes were there last time we checked.

2010 Mercier Kilo TT Pro

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Station
2620 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bought it in november and only rode it a few times due to the weather. has white tape at the front and ends of handlebar 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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike and left it in the Logan Square Blue Line Station while I went to class. Got off the train and my bike was gone. It was only there for about 4 hours, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. It was inside the station right by the Kedzie entrance, locked to the bike racks. If somebody has seen it or saw anything please let me know! Thanks, Alex

Trek 1.2

Location

Stolen from out of my Garage
Carpenter Dr. in Palatine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 8, 2010 - 12:11pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New 2009. Rode it once. I had a kick stand put on as a joke.

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?: 
No locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of our garage right after its maiden ride. This bike was going to be used for the MS150 bike ride and generate money for a worthy cause. It needs to be found and returned. Not only was it a gift from my husband, but my sister has battled MS for 35 years. This was going to be my first of many rides. Please help me find it.

2010 Mercier Kilo WT

Location

Apartment Building
4203 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a black rack mounted, it was missing a rear reflector, but had the front one. The brake cables were not cut, but taped to the outside of the frame. The brakes were pretty worn. Otherwise the bike was pretty new looking - essentially about 4 months old.

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 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?: 
7 hours, but a friend noticed it still there 1 hour before the theft.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to an iron fence, nest to another bike which was not stolen. Both bikes had new krypotnite locks, but mine got cut through. My bike was seen by a friend within 1 hour of it being stolen. It was during a party and people were leaving so they must have cut through it quickly.

Bianchi Roger

Location

Downtown Chicago
25 E. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H7GH7650
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
White/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack with a new U-Lock. I went inside for 1 hour and came out to find my bike gone.