Recent Reports

Schwinn Madison

Location

grace
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Flat Black (rhinolined) w/ Silver Tips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame: Schwinn Madison, Flat black and silver tips. Wheelset: Purefix flat black deep v Tires: black Zaffiro pros Hubs:All city new sherrif, silver, high flange, front Phil wood, silver, high flange, 15 t fixed shimano dura-ace cog, phil wood lockring Crankset: Sugino Messenger, silver, 46T, 165mm crankarms Chain: KMC Zchain, Brown Seat Post: Thompson Elite, Black Saddle: Brooks Swift, Black, Copper rivets Racoon tail Hanging From Saddle Chain lock

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 hours

Trek 820 WSD

Location

House
2455 W. Berenice
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16"L seat tube
Color: 
White with aqua detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new-purchased 3 months ago. Wald collapsible basket mounted on back left 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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage. No forced entry but garage door was open. I think it was stolen shortly before I discovered it missing, at 6:00pm.

Raleigh 24-speed Men's Mountain bike

Location

Residence
6116 W. 19th Street
Cicero , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27"?
Color: 
Greyish silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small 2" diameter hole in seat where padding shows through, silver bell on left side of handlebar marked "Harrod's Knightsbridge". Good condition otherwise. Small white rectangular sticker (approximately 1" x 2") on frame from a bike shop. Bungee cord with one hook missing tied to right side of handlebar that may have been taken off by thieves. The black rubber bushing on the shock absorber on the left side of the front fork usually stays up after riding and needs to be manually slid down to meet the shock and keep dust/dirt out of the shock itself.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Overnight 11/1 - 11/2/13
Incident Description: 
The bike was usually locked with a combination cable lock (black) to a railing at the rear of the residence. I do not know if the bike was locked on the night of theft, as I had come home with groceries the evening before and may have forgotten to lock it after bringing groceries inside. At midnight of the night in question I noticed a car parked on the side of our house (it is a corner lot, so the patio is visible from the street. The car was a newer white station wagon-style car with darkly tinted windows. I had never seen this car before and haven't seen it since. I don't know for sure that the thieves were in this car. Note: the picture shows the bike before I installed the seat, bell, and right pedal.

B17 Brooks Saddle, Ascent Carbon Seat post, and Fyxation Pedals w/straps (Parts Theft)

Location

California Blue Line Stop
2634 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black Saddle, White Pedals, Black/White Straps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All parts were in excellent condition. Unfortunate for me, fortunate for the thief there were no major distinguishing characteristics.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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: 
Bike was locked to a bike lock in front of California Blue Line Station from approximately 7pm to 9pm. Thief seemed to be interested in anything that was valuable and highly portable, thus only the seat, seat post, seat collar, and pedals were taken. Replacement price of parts is approximately $200. Additionally bike was unridable adding insult to injury. Thankfully the most of the bike lives on to tell this story.

Mongoose

Location

Willis Tower
Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens Large
Color: 
Metalic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue mountian bike with blakc sea, old lock around seat post with green tag attacted. Loud brakes. Doesnt shift well.

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?: 
4 hours

Sole El Tigre

Location

Fairfield 1 block south of Logan, logan Square
N. Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
grey/black/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has wide bright orange rims with a grey frame with 2 white stripes on the lower corss beam. Also on lower cross beam is a black.orange sticker for 'Archie Powell & The Exports' (my band) that matches the black/orange of the wheels. attachments for lights on handlebars and under seat for rear light. Almost brand new condition,I've only had it for a couple months. this bike: http://shop.solebicycles.com/products/el-tigre

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 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?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to porch railing right in front of friends house with combo cable lock. someone must have cut it and taken everything even though we were right inside.

Trek 400

Location

Apartment building
2108 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
065859
Size: 
27 inch wheels. 19" frame size but not sure
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Continental tires and swiss rims. Original Trek decals circa 1983 when I purchased it. Model number 400134

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Only bike stolen from locked basement

Raleigh 2008 Multi-Speed Mojave 2.0

Location

59th Street Metra Tunnel
East 59th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U77K12851
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white frame with black handlebars and seat. Rack attached to 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?: 
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?: 
1 day

satellite sport

Location

AMC River East 21
322 East Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U120U06639
Size: 
51
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it looks all black except the middle lower rail might have a little piece of grey. but it's mostly black and looks very new.(bought it 3 months ago) feature: black rack on the back. big black arm rest(shaped like a upside down U) in the front very very obvious

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked to the rack right in front of the AMC river east 21 on East Illinois street. I went to AMC for a movie and the bike was gone after i came out. nothing left. I had a U lock locking the rear wheel and a code cable lock locking the front wheel to the rack. the bike has a very big black arm rest sticking out on the front.

2013 Bianchi Crono Alu - 105 10sp Compact

Location

5348 N. Bernard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black with turquoise handle bars and red pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise handle bars and red pedals. Trim turquoise with red accents

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
2 months.
Incident Description: 
My bike was taken from my garage. The next day, my grandma told me she went out to get the car that evening, and the garage door was open. The bike was gone. I don't think it was locked to anything, but I don't know, because I hadn't looked at it since I was hit by two cars two and half months ago. I've been in the hospital or immobile nearly all of that time, but everyone said the somehow the bike looked fine. It cost more than $1,400 dollars. I didn't have a picture of it, the one listed is from the website.

Specialized Sirrus Elite

Location

1415 N. Dearborn Pkwy Unit 24D
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602211669f
Size: 
Men's medium
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, has a few scratches on the frame due to locking. Has a mount for both a headlight and a mileage calculator on it.

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 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?: 
4 days

Magna Fixie (rear wheel only) (Parts theft)

Location

4025 N Sheridan Rd, Howard Brown Health Center
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel of my cheap, Magna fixie bike that I bought from Target was stolen. The tire is purple, so apparently it's a hot commodity. The rest of the bike is still locked up outside Howard Brown Health Center, where I work. 28 inch wheel, 700cc.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
Overnight- 8pm-9am
Incident Description: 
Again, it's only my rear wheel that was stolen. The rest of the bike and the lock are still there. I left work at Howard Brown Health Center around 8:00pm and was picked up in a car, and at that point the whole bike was still locked up to the rack out front. I returned to work this morning and the rear wheel had been stolen sometime between 8:00pm on 10/30/13 and 9:00am on 10/31/13. Not the biggest loss, but the tire is unique enough that it could be identified, as it is purple. It's a Magna fixie bike from Target, and the wheel can be switched around to free-wheel from fixed.

Surly Big Dummy

Location

Residence
W. Foster Ave and N. Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
(removed by admin post recovery)
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a cargo bike, also called a longtail. Has an extra-long back end. Padded passenger deck on the back for small passenger. Bike is all black, 4 water bottle cages. Extra set of handlebars for the rear passenger. There are semi-permanently attached bags along the extended back. Bike is in very good condition. Heavy - would take 2 people to carry. **The handlebars, both front and back ones, are different than the ones in the pic. Currently, the front bars have ergon grips and the back ones have a straighter all black handlebar**

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?: 
backyard where I live. Stolen the night of 10/30/13.
Incident Description: 
Most likely happened after midnight. Thieves used an old suitcase they took from the alley to get over our fence (6 ft wooden fence). Unlocked the gate from the inside to get the bike out of the yard. This is not a common bike!! I have only seen a few other Big Dummies in Chicago in the past few years. The bike frame has the older "swoop" top tube.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Rock Island Metra, Beverly subdistrict, 95th St station
1766 W. 95th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" rims
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s? red Schwinn Varsity. Faded transparent red plastic handlebar wrap, scrapes on top crossbar, new pedals, new brake pads, new tires and inner tubes, flat spot in front tire, grey cables, everything needs adjustments.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours?
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the rack at the north end of the Rock Island Metra platform at 95th/Beverly/Longwood (Beverly Subdistrict line). I locked the bike up at 6:15am and it was gone when I returned at 4:15. The rack is at the far end of the platform away from the ticket agent/building (which doesn't have a view of the rack, and they leave mid-day anyway). 2 other bikes were locked to the rack when I returned, but not mine. A report was filed with Metra. Chicago police have not called back yet.

2001 fuji roubaix pro

Location

apartment
1900 s. blue island
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
silver, repainted, no company decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn but in decent shape. Has some chipped paint. Silver handlebar tape, bar end Shimano 600 shifters, front wheel has late nineties Shimano 600 hub, older Shimano 600 pedals with triangle shaped cage attachment (right cage is broken), gipiemme braze on front deraileur, older Shimano 600 rear deraileur, kinesis aluminum fork, white seat, black seat post, orange FSA threadless headset

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?: 
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 left unlocked outside of friends apartment on 2nd floor of locked building near 19th and Blue Island. Door could have been left open at some point. there was another unlocked bike next to it that was not touched. Could possibly have been someone in the building?

GT Traffic 3.0

Location

Pure Wellness
2536 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
snmng10g94051
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 Stickers on the bike (Power Yoga Chicago, Lenny Boy, Zealous Good and Heritage Bike Shop)

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?: 
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 1 Hour
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign and went into a fitness class at Pure Wellness on Halsted and came out and bike was gone.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

343 W Old Town Ct
343 W. Old Town Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU020C1436F
Size: 
average women's bike
Color: 
turquoise / coastal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquiose frame with black and white seat. Bike is in brand new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the parking garage at 343 W Old Town Court. The bike was locked by chain to the bike rack in a designated bike section in the parking garage. There is no evidence of cut chain, the bike along with the chain is missing.

Trek FX 7.0

Location

596 N. Hawthorne Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
059C7350H
Size: 
17 in
Color: 
silvery taupe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
village cyclery sticker on frame, purchased new this August, some slight thin white paint scratches, pit locks

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked to a sign on the corner of broadway and hawthorne. the street sign was taken out of its base and lifted up to slip out the u-lock

Masi

Location

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
1970 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with gold stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent shape with an old chain and tires. The most distinguishing feature is American Flag handlebar tape around the top and drop downs of the handlebars. There is also a saddlebag on the seat. The bike is aluminum with a carbon fork, and the fork is not from the manufacturer and was replaced later. There are two waterbottle cages as well.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of Stanley's bar on the corner of Armitage and Sedgwick at approximately 9:00 p.m. I locked my bike on a parking sign, next to another bike that was locked on the same pole. I did not lock my bike to the other bike. I do not remember what the other bike looked like.

Biria Single Speed Road Bike Rear wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Truman College
1145 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The stolen tire and rim were a Vuelta ZeroLite 700c Pink Rear Single-Speed Rim and an AllCondition 700x23c tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike frame and front tire were u-locked to the bike rack. Rear tire was cabled to frame. Lock cut and missing along with rear tire. All other parts were left. Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Truman College on Wilson. Apparently the bike rack I was on isn't caught by their two security cameras and there has been a rash of bike parts stolen. Report was filed with the school and the police and there is an active detective on the case tying it to the other bike thefts.