Recent Reports

trek 7500FX

Location

cdw plaza
120 s riverside dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WW1819864
Size: 
40"
Color: 
siverl/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
newer, black electrical tape wound around the right handle bar, bike CPU mount on right handle bar, headland rear tire fender

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
7 hrs
Incident Description: 
i left the bike locked to the guardrail @ 120 s riverside @ 8am. the previous day, bike racks had been removed and relocated to adams st. without the racks avail, i used the guardrail. i returned to the location @ 3pm to find the bike missing. is it possible it was removed by the city?

Diamondback Insight

Location

325 N. Wells, (Across from Merchandise Mart).
325 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, hybrid, has silver rack with red cargo net on back

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I went into the chicago school across from the merchandise mart - i locked my bike with a new kryptonite u lock to a railing/fence through the front tire and frame. I came down for lunch and it was still there, I came back from lunch and it was gone within a 45 minute window. The lock was left on the raiing/fence closed. I have no idea how they got it off. It is a brand new bike and I need it to get to school.

Jamis Allegro I

Location

Randolph and Franklin
Franklin and Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 25, 2008 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U7YK19416
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
perfectly new. 3 weeks old. Has a lock holder, black. Also has a water bottle holder, black. Has a LED red light tied to the seat. big black JAMIS lettering on the lower middle bar.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I lock it up in the same place every day, near the same bikes each time. I think someone had his eye on my bike and just decided they wanted it. There wasn't anything special about the incident, unfortunately. I rode it to work, locked it up, went to work, came back and it was gone.

Trek 3700

Location

21st and Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
18" frame
Color: 
Green/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue "teenbeat records" sticker, a red "true love always" band sticker and a white "baby birds don't drink milk" band sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing seat as I took it off before incident. Was chained to an unsafe object and cut away with lock still entact...Totally my fault. Really loved this bike, though, so if you see it, please contact me ASAP.

Cannondale R600 before they name them R600s

Location

Inclosed back porch of my apartment on maplewood.
1416 n. maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't have but have police report #
Size: 
about 54cm
Color: 
white with blue accents(back stays and fork)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older aluminum(circa 2000) Cannondale road bike in great condition. Updated to an all ultegra group, campy rear hub, black cinelli stem with logo cap, and gold and silver soma track pedals. The bike also has blue machine walled rims.

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?: 
2 and a half hours max
Incident Description: 
I have a locked inclosed back porch on the second level which I use as bike and fabric storage. Someone, my upstairs neighbor, left the door unlocked after I left my apartment around 10:45am. My boyfriend arrived home @ 1pm and noticed my helmet was sitting on the floor but my bike was gone. He called me asking why i was out biking without a helmet. When I told him that I wasn't on my bike we realized someone had taken my bike. This bike was my first ever road bike and my boyfriend and I put a lot into it. Please help me find my baby. If found I would definitely be willing to offer some sort of reward or compensation. Thank you.

Jericho Gold Rush

Location

951 N. Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
D21704BU
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray Jericho "Gold Rush" with worn out sticker on frame D21704BU engraved on bottom bracket and rims Red rolloff hubs (internally geared) huge 2.5" hookworm tires Carbon fiber riser bars

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Believe the bike lock was cut with bullcutters as it was left at the scene. Locked outside less than an hour outside of a friend's house in a residential area. There were several other bikes in the area.

Marin Bolinas Ridge 15"

Location

Home
1300 W. Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
c414egb060
Size: 
Middleish size...
Color: 
Silver w/black writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 or 6 years old, good condition. Has a blue sticker on one side that says "0.00 99/100" (the price I paid for gas with this baby) in white letters Black full front & back fenders which are pretty new.

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Usually there are about 4 bikes parked outside my building. Today I went downstairs and there were none, and mine was definitely one of the none. Honestly not sure what time of day it happened, but it was there yesterday.

1995-96 Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

Back yard of my house
4150 N Bell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 6:46pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Not sure. It's a smaller bike to fit my 5' 8" build.
Color: 
dull dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in pretty good condition considering it's age but almost every bit of bare metal is rusted to some degree due to exposure to the elements. Has rear mud guard. sticker on seat post "Manistee Cyclery".

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Left my bike in my backyard where I've kept it for more than a year. Got up to go to work and she's just gone. No trace. My mood darkens.

KHS Flite 100

Location

My apartment
3800 N. Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Dark Gray/Back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray Deep-V wheels that match the color of the frame, short straight handlebars with blue Oury grips. Two small stickers on the seatpost that are from In-N-Out Burger. Very good condition, mostly just scratched on the frame where the lock rubs against it.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
While people were home at my apartment, hanging out upstairs (we have a duplex), someone entered the lower floor of the apartment, where the door was apparently unlocked. My bike was just in the downstairs living room area, and the thief removed the bike from my apartment. Attached photo shows the bike before I put different handlebars on it. It currently has straight, short bars with blue Oury mountain bike grips. Also, the seat on my bike is different from the photo, but I'm not sure what model seat I had.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Stolen from my garage, next to Pritzker School in Wicker Park
1367 N. Hoyne #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
ladies size
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a cute 10-speed silver schwinn le tour (with original logo on it). I bought it used myself and never thought to take down the serial number. It has black foam on the handlebars. I called it my silver dollar. Please find it and bring it back to me!

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?: 
My garage door was open for, literally, less than 1 minute and someone came in and rode off with it. I missed them by 10 seconds.
Incident Description: 
I had my garage door open and unattended for, literally, less than 1 minute and there was a gang of guys outside in my alley who must have come in and rode off with my bicycle. They were hanging out across the alley at the Pritzer School on Damen (my garage backs up to the alley that is along the schoolyard of Pritzker). By the time I came out and realized that my bike was missing, I asked some guy in the alley if he saw someone on a bike ride by he said that the guy literally just rode off and turned the corner. I hopped in my car, but couldn't find him. He rode off toward Humboldt Park.

schwinn Voyager

Location

Albany and Bloomingdale
1800 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
geen/white spray paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was stolen two nights ago. I'll offer $30 in reward monies to anyone who can return it. (I only paid $50) It's a Scwinn with double stacked hinged milk crates on back, custom painted in ugly green and white apray paint, skinny presta tire in the front, fat schrader in the back, seat that has a hot pepper with a word bubble that says, "Sit on my face" in Italian (sieditti en mi cara??) dropped style handle bars... Thanks!

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen!

Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Across the Street from Duffy's Bar
Diversey, just east of Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black with Silvers Stripes on Top Tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight markings on paint, tear in seat, new silver pedals and all black tires (not the yellow sidewalled tires is came with) Had a kryptolock (gray and black). Was chained to a barricade that was somehow moved when I returned. This was four days ago.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a railing across from Duffy's Bar. When I returned later the next day, the barricade was gone, so I assume a city official has my bike. It was securely locked, so it had to have been taken along with the barricade, which was previously chained to a fence.

diamondback hybrid edgewood 08

Location

Webster Place
1505 w webster
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, front decal falling off

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
went to bally's at webster place and bike was missing when I returned an hour later

Giant Cypress ST w

Location

Illinois Institute of Technology, Crown Hall
3360 S. State St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C77A6255
Size: 
XS (14)
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Paint Scrape on upper frame bar left side from mini pump.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to railing outside of Crown Hall at The Illinois Institute of Technology main campus (several other bikes were locked to same railing). I was in the building approximately 2.5 hours from 9 am.

KHS Flite 100

Location

77 w wacker dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 7:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U70900274
Color: 
Black 53 CM
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 mos. old. red tape and red hutchinson flash tires, 2 small star stickers on stem.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from bike rack inf ront of 77 w wacker between 12-6pm. Reward offered-no questions

Columbia Trailhead

Location

Back yard
6061 N Matson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 5:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
07C009893
Size: 
26
Color: 
GoLD
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old - white triathlon sticker on frame, kick stand, and pouch mounted to handlebars. Gold frame with black hand grips.

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?: 
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?: 
was not locked up
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in yard unattended for 5 minutes with another bike. Both bikes were stolen. Neighbor saw Blue junker truck pass thru alley near the time it was stolen.

'08 Haro F-1

Location

6950 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
K7JQ003897
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Red '08 Haro F-1 With black Pegs on both wheels

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut off and taken with bike inside a garage.

Giant Sedona DX

Location

Home parking lot (locked lot)
625 W Stratford Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17 lbs
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black bag under back seat. Excellent condition

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
Week- in "secure" back yard parking lot.
Incident Description: 
Someone left the back parking lot unlocked and someone took 2 of the 4 bikes.

Schwinn Sport Hybrid

Location

Home parking lot (locked lot)
625 W Stratford Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens 28 lb
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Black bag attached to front handle bar. Light on the front and back.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
Week- in "secure" back yard parking lot.
Incident Description: 
Someone left the back gate open and the bikes were taken

Road bike with (grey) saddlebag

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center, Washington St
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unknown

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unknown
Incident Description: 
If your road bike with a grey saddle bag was just stolen from the Ogilvie Transportation Center, two middle aged men in a white compact pickup (Ford Ranger?) clipped your lock and were off in 20 seconds. This happened at 3:30 pm and they were headed East on Washington. Maybe it was on camera. Good luck.