Recent Reports

Motobecane Mirage Sport

Location

Glunz Bavarian Haus
4128 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IAS 8071121
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red road bike with black handlebars and seat. Green city of evanston registration sticker on top tube.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to my girlfriends bike and to a bike rack using cable lock. Went in for dinner. When I came out, the cable was cut and my bike was gone. My girlfriend's bike was still there, even though it was no longer locked.

Specialized Globe

Location

Technological Institute, Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 26, 2009 - 2:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P6HA51117
Size: 
52
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, light rust on chain. Sticker from Bicycle Alley (Worcester, MA) on frame. Bike had bell, kickstand, waterbottle cage, lock mount under seat, and mounts for lights under seat and on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike (both wheels and frame) to a bike rack in front of Tech before 8:00 AM. When I left at 7:15 PM, my bike was gone, no sign of the lock. Lots of other bikes were around when I locked it up and when I discovered it missing, and it's a fairly busy, well-lit pedestrian area. The rack was fine. There is no trace of my Trek Kryptonite cable lock. Report was filed with Northwestern Police.

GT Outpost Trail

Location

From the back of my condo
Byron/Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 9:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens normal
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has some normals dings and scractes. It did have an Ohio State water bottle holder if the thief left it on.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
12 Hours
Incident Description: 
Please if anyone see's this bike at all. Its a very bright blue and hard to miss. It means alot to me.

2006 Felt TK2

Location

House
3822 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 5:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WK7J01
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Felt TK2 with Black Keo Carbon pedals. Front break with RED cable housing. Excellent condition except for a scratch on chain stay just behind the bottom bracket from a dropped (and jammed) chain.

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?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the garage at some point Saturday night (10/24/09) or Sunday morning (10/25/09)

Men's Hybrid Gazelle

Location

Humboldt Park
Hamlin & Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 2:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a large men's bike a dark shiny blue with grey fenders. A large padded seat with a built in rear light.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my home garage, someone broke into the garage and took my bike.

Klein Quantum Race

Location

Oak Park
615 N Marion Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
White and SIlver fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
hand made wheels on CXP33 rims - full radial on the front, half radial on the rear, Conti tires, Lola (red, yellow and black) saddle, black tape

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike is in my garage at all times that I am not riding it
Incident Description: 
stolen from garage

TransIT Saddle Bag, Rear Cargo Rack, and Wald Folding Rack

Location

Damen Ave and Lawrence Ave
4745 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rack and basket are both black, with plenty of rust. The saddle bag was older and worn, grey and black in color. The whole assembly was held together with zip ties and bungee cords.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of 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?: 
8 Days
Incident Description: 
I saw the bike at 1:30pm with the accessories still on it, at about 3:30pm I came out to ride the bike and found the items had been removed. It was a Sunday afternoon, bright sunny day with moderate foot traffic and heavy motorized traffic. I briefly questioned several commuters at the SB #50 Damen bus stop and a proprietor of a local business. No one had seen anything.

Ryan Recumbent Vanguard

Location

Millennium Park
5 S. Columbus
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 11:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Included in Police report
Size: 
standard
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition- bike is a long wheelbase recumbent with 26 in wheel in back, 20 inch in front, Velocity rims; when bike was stolen, it had locking wheel skewers

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
thief cut u-lock with hacksaw in Millennium park area, across from new Art Museum wing. Security guard who unsuccessfully chased thief described him as an African American male over 6 ft, medium complexion

Jamis Coda 2009

Location

Uncommon Ground, Wrigleyville
3800 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Black w/tan stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new in condition. I was just given this two months ago, and it has not been used for more than 30 days. The bike is glossy black with two tan stripes on the bottom and side bars of the frame. In the tan stripes, Jamis is written in lower-case cursive. There really are no other distinguishing features other than the fact it looks only slightly used. There should be a Roscoe Village Bike Shop sticker on the side bar of the frame.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in my car. My rear window was smashed to obtain the bike.
Incident Description: 
I idiotically left my bike in pieces in the back seat of my car at 11:00 p.m. on 10/23/09 and rushed home because I had to wake up early for work. When I returned to my car at 6:30 a.m. on 10/24/09, I noticed the smashed window and missing bike.

Jamis Allegro I

Location

1942 W Wilson Ave #1L
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 1:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U79K10383
Size: 
17.5" frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, great condition, rear rack installed, #0656 sticker on right side from triathlon

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up to a heavy, wrought-iron fence, through the frame. The lock and the bike were gone, but the fence is fine.

Fuji, unknown model

Location

Our garage in Humboldt Park
3312 W. Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black powder-coated Fuji frame with many chips, silver Weinmann DP18 wheels, a sea foam green stem that angles up and sort-of sea foam green BMX pedals. A HEALTH sticker hanging from the saddlebag clip and a chopped Grip 'n Growl (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Iju0kfmFL._SL500_AA280_.jpg) on the bullhorns. Craigslist post here: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1430598894.html

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?: 
~4 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Back fence was jumped, unlocked from inside, I'm assuming another thief was let in. They pried the garage door open and stole my bike and my roommate's (2006 Fuji tour bike, magenta with silver and black detailing). Left my girlfriend's yellow fixed gear with green deep v's, our JC Penny tandem and my roommate's other (disassembled) Mercier Kilo II fixed gear. Makes us think there were just two and only took what they could ride. I hope the one who took mine was really short and had never ridden a fixed gear before and totally wiped out a million times.

Giant Sedona 2007 Hybrid Women's

Location

Monet's Mart, Wicker Park
Division St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:56am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
fits 5'5''
Color: 
green/beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beige/green. Excellent condition. Brown milk crate zip-tied to the rear with a chunk of the milk crate cut out for comfort. Bike seat had white flowers on it. Vinyl.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to work on the CTA on a drizzly day, and when I got back from work my bike was gone (as was the bike lock).

GT Zum 4.0 Men's

Location

NE of McDonald'ss
Armitage and Wilmot
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Looks just like picture, just not as shiny. Bike frame is more gray than silver. Quick-release pins were replaced with Pinhead locking skewers on seat and front & rear wheels. Onguard brand U-lock was attached to the from just above the fork. Rear LED light attached with a rubber band to the seat post. BG comfort seat on bike instead of factory seat--looks like a mini wishbone.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of 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?: 
Maximum of 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to a "Do Not Enter" signpost just northeast of the McDonald's at Milwaukee and Western around 12:20AM, 10/18. Returned at 5:20AM to find signpost removed from base and on the ground, bike gone. The sign post is 9-10 feet tall w/ Do not Enter and One Way signs at the top, so the thief most likely unbolted the signpost from the base with a wrench, removed the post from the base, and slid the bikelock off of the bottom of the signpost. Returned at 5pm, 10/18 and signpost was upright, back in its base.

Schwinn Midmoor Men's Hybrid 700C

Location

832 W. Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 6:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29 inch frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was less than three months old. I rode it like 4 times. The frame was locked to the back wheel with a kryptonite lock. As far as I know, there are no distinguishing features except that it was new. I did not make note of the serial number - a mistake i will not make again. It was black with red and white writing, 21 speeds.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
3 months. The last time it was ridden was about a week and a half before the theft. I saw it the morning it was stolen, though.
Incident Description: 
I saw the bike in the back yard in the morning when I left the house on October 14. Shortly after midnight, I noticed it was missing. I assume someone walked in through our gangway and simply walked off with it, lock and all. I am trying to track down the serial number, but I failed to note it myself before it was stolen. The bike was less than 3 months old. It was locked to itself with a U-lock.

2007 Giant OCR 3 Road Bike

Location

Basement
47th and S. Greenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition - about 500 miles of wear on the tires. Has wiring for a road bike computer with a cadence sensor installed. Also has a cateye single LED light mounted upside down on the crossbar and a bell brand strobe light on the back mounted under the saddle.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was secure in a padlocked basement storage room
Incident Description: 
Someone pried the hardware off of a basement storage room door, entered and stole my beloved bike... The basement isn't visible from the street which makes me think that someone has seen me bring the bike there - either a neighbor (sad, very, very sad) or someone following me.

Bianchi Milano Parco

Location

apartment
1605 Ridge Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CX0207849D
Size: 
17 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2010 model. Front wheel locks installed.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was U-locked overnight to the end side of a bike rack in the back alley of the group of apartment complexes I live in. The thief, using a power-drill or something similar, unhinged the top of the rack from the side, jimmying my bike up between where he/she unscrewed the two metal bars. Many bikes have been stolen from this location and it most likely the same thief.

Darwin

Location

Bike rack between Ryerson and Eckhart
58th and University
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Down tube has Darwin written in large white letters. Clipless pedals. Black handlebar tape, with a 1-inch ring of red tape close to the center on one side and a ring of white tape on the other side.

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?: 
An hour and a half.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen in broad daylight from a bike rack on the University of Chicago's campus, while I was in class. There were many other bikes locked to the same rack.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Logan Square Blue Line stop
Kedzie, Logan, Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
200001 889262
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just a few months old; had a light in the front and one in the back.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I had a U-lock AND a chain lock. The bike was parked outside the south entrance of the Logan Square Blue Line stop. There was a camera that may have captured the image of the thief.

2003 Mongoose Indiana University Little 500 Race Track Bike (Single Speed w/ Coaster Brake)

Location

Mayfair Metra Train Stop (Street Level, just West of Tracks)
Montrose and Cicero
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Smaller Frame (womans frame)
Color: 
Red (Indiana University Crimson) w/ Black & White decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White grip, secured with duct tape. Indiana University and 2003 Little 500 decals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
In a rush to catch the train, the bike was only U-locked thru the fork / front wheel. The lock was left unlocked and unharmed.

Specialized Rockhopper 08

Location

Columbus and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kozy cycles sticker

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from bike rack during Chicago Marathon 2009. Bike, Camelbak bag and lock missing