Recent Reports

1974 Schwinn Breeze

Location

Residence
Artesian between Logan and Altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 12:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
ladies
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in unusually great condition for a piece its age. Sleek, clean and rowdy-red. It has an odd huge-ish headlight mounted in front btwn the handlebar-style brakes. No recent additions/modifications to the bike other than 2 brand new innertubes.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
Saw it at 2 a.m. Went out just after 9 a.m. to ride to work and it was long gone. Lock cut and laying on the grass beside the massive metal streetlight pole. Super bummer. To have a bike stolen is sucky!

NEXT Aluminum Women's Bicycle

Location

Several yards from Beach Boathouse on North Avenue Beach
Chicago Lake Front Trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult women
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new, only ridden around five times. But I have owned it for 4 or more years

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?: 
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?: 
around an hour or two
Incident Description: 
My boyfriend and his brother were out at the beach just as my boyfriend and I have done many times with our bicycles. They locked the bikes to a small bike rack next to the Lake Front Trail so that they may go swimming, and when they returned they saw that someone have cut the chain and stolen my bicycle only!

Ladies Schwinn Suburban

Location

Apartment building
Corner of Logan Boulevard and Fairfield Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CJ616838
Size: 
Medium/Small?
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Have been told it's probably from the late 1960's / early 70's. Very unique sky blue color with fenders -- front fender has a sizable dent. Has/had a back rack with a black milk crate on it. No reflector on rear fender. Has/had extra relectors on the spokes and had valve caps that light up when you ride over a bump...

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?: 
3 days (but I have parked there daily for past 2 month); right on Logan Boulevard.
Incident Description: 
I was out of town for work from Sunday (6/3) at about 7 pm through Wednesday night at 8 pm, which is when I noticed my bike had been stolen. I rode to work as often as possible, but parked in the same place every night without incident until now...

Gary Fischer Nirvana

Location

1960 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CB5E2441
Size: 
20 in. frame
Color: 
Red/Slvr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was flawless. I only had it for 2 weeks before it was stolen.

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?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked up to the bike rack in front of the highrise. I came back a few hours later and found cut cable with no bicycle.

GARY FISHER WAHOO

Location

Dominick's market
1 N. Halsted Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
19"
Color: 
GRAY/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
24 speed, Shimano Acera. Cat Eye meter, back light.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 10 mins
Incident Description: 
I just stayed in the store for less than 10 mins!! I bought it from western ave Working Bikes, so there is a store sticker on the frame. But I think the thief could have removed it, but I think there would be some traces on the frame. If you see it, plz inform me. thanks!

Trek 7000

Location

Kerasotes City North 14
2600 N. Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 1:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 6 months old. Not much to distguish, except for some tiny bangs and chips around the bars attached to the front tire that I got when I transported the bike in my trunk which bounced up and down on the part of the bike stiking out the 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?: 
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?: 
About 2 hours, long enough to see "Knocked Up" at the Kerasotes City North 14.
Incident Description: 
On Sunday June 3, 2007 I went to go see a 1:50 PM movie at the Kerasotes City North 14 on Western Ave. I locked up my bike with a combination cable lock and when I got out of the screening, the bike was gone. I reported the incident to the manager of the theater, and when we went out to investigate, another theater patron said his bike lock looked tampered with, as well. I made a police report, and now am posting this.

Schwinn High Plains

Location

UIC Art and Architecture Building
Harrison and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27inch
Color: 
Black with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was about 10 years old, but in great condition - silver splattered paint was all over giving the bike a Lightning effect.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal fence through the tire and the frame and when I came back about an hour and a half later the bike was gone.

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Pilsen, Chicago
1856 S. Throop St. #3F
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extra Metal trailer hitch attached at back wheel of bike w/ big yellow sticker: Chicago Bike Cargo. Has front and rear brakes and a rear rain guard.

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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief broke the metal fence to snake out the lock/bike from being locked to it. Lock may still be attached to top bar of frame.

Trek 7300

Location

Lincoln Park
Armitage and Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 12:56pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU059C1559B
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Blue and Silver Trek 7300. Literally less than a week old, so no distinguishing features.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
Less than one day
Incident Description: 
I brought my bike to my apartment and locked it up in a back alley porch, which was only accessible from Orleans Street. When I returned the next day to bring the bike inside I found that someone had ripped up the porch and stolen the bike. The theft occurred between 4PM May 28 and 4PM May 29.

"Spring Break" beach cruiser

Location

Hyde Park near U of C
55th & University
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark gray beach cruiser with "spring break" in pink-purple lettering on the frame. Has chrome fenders and rigid wire rear baskets. Bike is about 10 years old but has a very new comfort seat on 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stolen from an alley that is normally locked, garbage men left the gate open.
Incident Description: 
Stolen from an alley that is normally kept locked.

jamis aurora '04

Location

1350 N Greenview
1350 N Greenview apt 2f
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MT31200731
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
close to new condition. Faded terry fly saddle (buzz off!), tubus cargo rack, rear mudflap made from milk jugs and zip ties. yellow handlebar tape. Old pedro's blowout saddlbag with a patched tube inside.

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?: 
Third floor landing of my building (inside, not visible from street). Bike is left there whenever I'm not riding it, in this case 3 days.
Incident Description: 
My roommate moved out this weekend, and I was out of town. I returned to find one of my bikes gone. Both were unlocked. Both were stored on the third floor (top) landing of the central stairwell of my apartment. These bikes are not visible from the street, neighboring apartment buildings or neighbors. My roommate moved out with the help of his friends only. He has a bike. His friends have cars. Go figure.

Schwinn

Location

a back yard in a locked gate
2300 W Giddings St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
woman's medium
Color: 
blue/gray/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
one year old, chain a little rusty, otherwise, looks good

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?: 
one night
Incident Description: 
People were moving and may have left the back gate open where my bike was left overnight.

Iron Horse

Location

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
920 Hazel St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 14, 2007 - 10:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
I wish I had it!
Size: 
Man's, larger
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not sure of the model exactly but it's about 6 or 7 years old. The chain is rusty, but the frame is great. It's a brighter blue, and IRON HORSE is in all caps on the bar that leads from handlebars, diagonally to the back wheel area of the bike. It has a plastic mount for a basket, and a silver old-timey thumb bell. the handlebars are worn, and there's some rubber coming out of one of them at the crease where the gearshift meets. The seat is the original seat. There is a non-working flashing tire cap on one of the tires.

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 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?: 
About 4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up and went inside, when I came out, nothing was there to find. Totally miserable! I have a photo of my bike, just not at this computer where I'm at. I will try to load later.

2004 Bianchi Milano

Location

Inside the men's restroom at North Avenue Beach House
North Avenue Beach House - North Avenue and the lakefront
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
H3M84120
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Milano is designed to be a city commuter bike and has a number of distinct features: a gently curved top tube, a Shimano internal 8-speed hub, 26" wheels, fenders front and rear, chain guard. I've added more items to make this really a one-of-a-kind: wider than usual flared Nitto Albatross handlebars taped end to end in black, Alias 15 watt front light w/frame mounted battery, mirror on left end of handlebar, bell on right end of handlebar, Specialized split seat w/red blinker on seat post, a Jandd black rear rack. To make things far worse, I also had two Jandd packs clipped to this rack: an empty-and-collapsed-shut black "grocery bag" pannier, and a black "commuter" pannier - brief case style w/3 zippered compartments. This second bag was full of my stuff from the day: a Motorola flip cell phone, Dell Axim PDA, wallet w/the usual, 6 folders chock full of personal papers, clothes. A few other unique features are two stickers on seat tube: one is "Cafe Racer" and another "Purchased at On the Route Bikes".

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had stopped to use the bathroom at the North Ave. Beach House and wheeled my bike inside to lean against the wall - unlocked as I've done safely in the past. Although it was in eyesight, a stall door swung open or I just wasn't paying attention and I turned to leave and - Poof - it was gone. I ran out to the bike path but couldn't see the thief. I quickly asked around and was told "a guy in a white tshirt" was hauling ass southbound towards Oak St. and Navy Pier and who knows.... I caught up with 3 plain-clothed CPD cops about 10 minutes later who said they'd head south down LSD in their car to try to intercept(?), and filed the police report. Obviously I'm bummed, pretty screwed actually, so any help will be greatly appreciated.

Giant Iguana

Location

3734 North Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2007 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older, late 1990s, light grey tires (not black)

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I guess I locked the bike pretty poorly and the pole, I noticed this morning was broken and someone could have easily slid the bike off.

Triax PK7

Location

Parking lot in back of apartment building
510 w briar pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2007 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a full suspension Triax PK7. It was stolen without the seat. The cables for the front shifter and the rear brake were too long, so I cut them and soldered the ends to prevent fraying.

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?: 
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with U-Lock and 3/8" steel cable. Cable went around concrete support pillar. Bike was stolen sometime between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Trek 4300

Location

Webster and Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2007 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Not sure exact- Regular Male size
Color: 
Silver/Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, JONES tires, silver speedometer, waterbottle rack, Schwinn tail light, Coil Masterlock connected to frame, and a yellow Village Cycle sticker.... Was taken without the seat on it.

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?: 
bike was always stored in this location
Incident Description: 
It was taken off of my deck behind my apartment, leaving behind a different bike, grill, dolley, and other misc outside equipment

2001 k2 zed 4.0

Location

My home
5318 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large Frame (18-19 inches)
Color: 
Red/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rather new bike, Rock Shox Judy TT front suspension, caged pedals were a little beat up, but otherwise it was a stock bike in very good 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?: 
My bike was secured underneath a covered portion on my back deck in a fenced-in yard. I usually lock it, but it was not at the time it was stolen.
Incident Description: 
My bike was secured underneath the stairway up to the second level of my covered back deck. Though usually locked, it was not at the time it was stolen. It was taken some time on Friday or Saturday, the 18th or 19th of May. I imagine someone hopped the fence in my front yard, went down the side alley and just rode off on the bike. There were other items that could have been stolen from my deck, but they were left as they were. The bike was not two feet from my back door, in an area that I had hoped was a little more secure that it clearly was.

Diamond Back Parkway

Location

On La Salle just south of Chicago Avenue in front of Yoga Now
746 N. LaSalle Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2007 - 4:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
just gave it a tune up, new seat, handlebar grips, new brake cable, tires are original, beige tire rims - a very distinguishing feature! this bike is 14 years old.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 3 hours, from 9am to 12:00
Incident Description: 
i literally just got it tuned up and gave it a new seat and handlbar grips. it's a small frame and the seat is low, so i hope whoever is riding this now is really uncomfortable. i've been riding to work for the last 2 months and then, i spiff it up and suddenly it becomes desirable? I have no clue.

Giant Cypress

Location

Michigan Indiana Condos Assn.
3120 S. Indiana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 3, 2007 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C46C4814
Size: 
19 male
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2006 new bike. The bike is a flat black with bronze colored decals. It has a rear rack (black) and a chrome basket on the right side of the rear tire. The bike has a bronze colored water bottle carrier. The chrome logo located on the front of the head tube is missing. Instead there is a recessed area where the logo was located.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over two weeks.
Incident Description: 
My bike was lock in a shared parking garage in my condo building. The bike was locked with a cable/lock combo type lock. The cable was cut and removed from the premises. The incedent happened some time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on May 3rd.