Recent Reports

Montague Hummer

Location

Home garage
5417 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Yellow paint on front logo worn off by cables. Trek odometer

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?: 
The bike is stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
The garage faces the alley. I was unloading stuff from the car and left the garage door open for 30 minutes. I closed the garage from the house by remote. The bicycle was stored in front of the parked car. I discovered it was missing the next day and filed a police report. Earlier in the day a group of young men not from the neighborhood was walking through the alley.

Trek 820

Location

outside Leo Burnette Building
35 W Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu051cs55a
Size: 
18 M
Color: 
Orange and Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
Under five hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked at around 9am down-town to a metal fence due to the bike-racks being full of other bikes. Came outside for lunch around 2pm to find the bike missing. Many other bikes were still locked to the fence and other bike-racks. Due to the high traffic of the area and the fact that as far as I know few if no other bikes were stolen I suspect that the thieves use "hit and run" tactics stealing bikes with bolt cutters and a truck. Bike may be found at used bike dealers.

Terry

Location

1515 N. Wells
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Medium Silverr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Upright handlebars. Black floral design.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the hall of a secure condo building.

Trek 7200 WSD

Location

in front of Cupcakes bakery
613 W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 6:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV192c333913
Size: 
16 in frame
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, Women's design, no seat.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
One night the bike was there, the next morning it was gone. 3 other bikes on the same street were stolen at the exact same time. (All of the locks were left in tact at the scene.)

Women's Shwinn Skyliner

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Gold and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a bike rack in front of the entrance of Navy Pier along with a very distinguishable green mountain bike -- Diamondback Response.

Diamondback Response

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
05L0082744
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Stolen without the original seat.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the bike rack in front of the entrance of Navy Pier.

Schwinn Caliente men's

Location

Hazel and Montrose
Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue handle bar wraps, large gel seat

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal fence in front of apt complex. There were 3 slits cut into the U lock, but it was still locked up when I arrived. Im not sure how this enable them to get the bike, but friends have had bikes stolen from this area, so it must be a professional.

Schwinn Women's Cruiser SS

Location

Outside residential building near navy pier
474 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White beach cruiser. White basket in front.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside my apartment building at around 6pm. Walked outside at 8am and bike was missing.

Giant Sedona

Location

Corner of St. Clair and Erie,right outside Northwestern Hospital
676 N St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 6:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Sedona, black with yellow lettering. Older model.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked outside Northwestern Memorial Hospital, on the NE corner of St. Clair and Erie at 7:15 this morning. When I got off work, I came out to find it missing, at roughly 8:30 tonight.

Gary Fisher Utopia

Location

clark and diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 2, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU252S00943
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition, small scratch on top right handle bar

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut and both the lock and bike were missing

Trek 4300 Mountain Bike

Location

In my garage!!
3237 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small/15-16 inches
Color: 
Red/Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Smaller bike for 5'5" rider, with U-lock and seat post bag. In great condition even though it's an early 2000-2001 model.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was inside my garage all night/day while I was at work. Garage personal entry door was forced in, breaking frame.
Incident Description: 
I rode into work Tuesday, June 10 and parked the bike, locked to itself through the front tire and the frame, around 5:15pm. I did not ride in Wednesday, but verified in person that the garage was secure. Thursday evening I went into the garage and discovered that the personal entry door had been forced open (the knob was locked as well as the deadbolt when I left for work). My boyfriend's truck was still in the garage, untouched. The garage door had been left open and the bike was gone.

2007 Trek 7000 Women's Bike

Location

Monroe and Wells
Monroe & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU262C1362B
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
silver and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike rack in the back and silver cup holder. The bike is only a year old and looks new.

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: 
The bike was stolen sometime between noon and 3pm on June 12 off the corner of monroe and wells on the first bike rack in front of a parking garage. I parked the bike in the same spot for the last few days. I saw the bike at lunchtime and it was gone at 3pm.

Motobecane Mirage Sport

Location

My Friend Kyle's House
Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Small missing paint spot on right side top bar. Cable to front derailer cut off after the nut.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a fence and went into a friends apartment. When I came back out the bike and lock were gone.

unsure

Location

In Buena Park/Uptown
4145 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
woman's bike
Color: 
red/maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old bike. Has a big metal basket on the front. The lock was a U lock that I think was a Master lock. The lock is yellow and the U is black. It had a little metal "seat" coming off the back for carrying things.

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?: 
The bike was usually locked in our inner covered walkway but this time it wasn't. It had been there for about 4 days unlocked.
Incident Description: 
Didn't see who took my bike but I know that it had to either be someone in my building or the people who are in the lot behind our place. Please call if you saw anything.

2008 Trek Madone 5.5

Location

apartment
4046 N. Wolcott #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU003T122D
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Trek Madone 5.5 with SRAM Force grouppo. Powertap rear wheel and yellow stem-mounted computer. Red stars on top-tube as well as "World Bicycle Relief" on top-tube.

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from inside an apartment. The thief took only change and the bike. The bike is carbon fiber, very light and clearly not a commuter bike. This is Trek's top of the line racing bike and looks it. The rear wheel is a PowerTap and has a unique looking hub. There is also a yellow computer attached to the stem. There are star decals on the top-tube and a "World Bicycle Relief" decal as well.

Schwinn Fastback CX

Location

Lincoln Park
Mildred Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IDT6D00082
Size: 
Was a size small
Color: 
Torquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 yr old. In great condition. Had a bag under the seat, had special pedals (reversible, one side was made for my shoes to click in, and the other side was normal). I had the security locks for the tires and seat. 2 sets of breaks on the handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off of my back porch lastnight. I had the bike U-Locked to the porch. The individual who stole the bike ripped off some wooden slats, and must have broken into the back door to get the bike out.

IronHOrse Quantum Mountain Bike Adult with Disc Brakes Front and Rear

Location

Downtown Loop Lake and Clinton street
200 N Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 7:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C85FQ103
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition just serviced not too many scratches..24 gears 8x3...Silver and black lettering and paint. water bottle holder

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
someone took the bike from right in front of my building broad daylight in front of many people.must have been done by a pro and fast please help me get it back really appreciated...Thanks 312 545 0856 305 761 1521

Haro F3 (2006)

Location

8277 W. Argyle
Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
F34P6E0418
Size: 
Trick bike size
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, very bright blue

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
Left it outside in frontyard for about 10 minutes, came outside and it was gone!

Electra Townie 21 Custom WMS WH

Location

A friends house
1731 N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WN6J16272
Size: 
26" (I believe)
Color: 
White with black flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with black flowers. Black seat and grips on handle bars. Black bag attached to the frame that matches bike. The plastic cover for the gears just cracked and moved around a bit when pedalling. Otherwise, bike was in great condition. Black rear rack.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Unsure as the bike was lent to a friend. Friend did secure the bike with the lock, yet the bike was taken sometime overnight.

Specialized Rockhopper model # 9141-3021

Location

Home (balcony)
1939 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P4DK42265
Size: 
21 (frame size)
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike on back balcony for a few hours while moving in.