Recent Reports

schwinn

Location

wormhole coffee
1470 n Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
lady's bike with seat set to fit 5'4" frame
Color: 
faded royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was already second hand when I got it. Back brake is noticeabley loose. Has the red diamond/star insignia just below the handlebars. Might have a heavy duty plastic black band attached to the frame where the lock used to be attached.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
up to 3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Lock attached to bike with heavy duty metal and plastic fastener. Plastic part of fastener must have been cut. Metal part would still be attached to bike. Lock attached to fastener and bike rack. Lock left at bike rack. Bike was outside wormhole cafe from 8am. Discovered missing by 1130am when I saw 3 new bikes at the rack.

Giant Escape City

Location

CTA Irving Park Brown Line Station
Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C23L3236
Size: 
Adult - medium frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 1 year old, but looks brand new. Flat black paint on the frame with Giant logo in dark gray. Rear rack above the back tire.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
36 hours - parked just outside of the Irving Park brown line stop - likely caught on the sidewalk security camera at some point between 9:00am on Wednesday and 6:00pm on Thursday when I went to retrieve it
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the sidewalk fence just East of the Irving Park brown line stop at ~9:00am on Wednesday 10/9. I went to pick it up on Thursday 10/10 at 6:00pm. I noticed that there is a security camera outside of the CTA station on the sidewalk and the theft was likely caught on the sidewalk security camera at some point between 9:00am on Wednesday and 6:00pm on Thursday when I went to retrieve it.

2012 TREK 700

Location

residence
North Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU091CS548G
Size: 
MID SIZE
Color: 
SHINY ROYAL BLUE, with narrow white stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Purchased in July 2013.SHINY ROYAL BLUE, with narrow white stripe

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?: 
Approx 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stoken probably in the morning, on Octobe 10, 2013. The residence is in a 3-story building with steel fence and two locked gates,fron and back of building. Bike was parked in front of an apartment unit and locked through a metal railing inside the gate. Bike cable lock are missing.

Diamondback

Location

Ogilvie TC
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White frame/black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue Left Bank at K Station square sticker on the frame. Had a combination lock attached to the seat (seat was stolen previously).

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to a metal pole outside Ogilvie for the day and returned home to no bike...

Critical Urban Road Bike

Location

2800 N Drake
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small 49 cm
Color: 
Black Matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 months old. There is some black electrical tape between the handlebars. It may not be there now, it was used to cover 2 small holes that whistled when riding. The right pedal is not fully twisted in and sticks out at a slight angle compared to the other. Grey seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Was locked inside a gate against the fence. When I came back to ride home, the bike along with the lock were missing. This was at about 2800 N Drake in Logan Square around 3:30am. It looks like the bike in the picture only the seat has been changed to a grey one.

Fuji Newest 1.0

Location

Home
1943 W Fletcher St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LDPE12E1322
Size: 
46
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new. One of the handlebars had torn tape.

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Sitting at home. Heard the remote garage door open. Thought it was my wife. I came out 5 minutes later and the bike was gone. Sad face. Apparently, people have been going in the alleys of Roscoe Village with remotes and randomly opening garages with brute force button pressing. There is a rack on the back and a water bottle holder.

KHS Urban Soul (Parts Theft)

Location

Ravenswood Metra stop bike rack
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Rear wheel stolen from U-locked bike at Ravenswood Metra stop bike rack

PureFix Chrome bike (Oscar)

Location

Thatcher and Grand ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
nhs2013052119
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW! Stolen after only 5 days, bought it new.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Train station (metra) at Thatcher and Grand ave.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at the metra station for the day, when I came home that night, it was gone, walking home I found the lock, the cable had been cut.

Trek. Monona

Location

Shedd Aquarium
Lake shore. Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Grey Monona trek. Red bag on back.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. But dirty

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Was in Shedd with a friend. He had u lock I had cable.

Cannondale Quick5

Location

Flair Tower
222 West Erie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UM85736
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Water bottle holder, gps holder on handles, U Lock on frame, front/back blinking lights.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Apartment building with locked bicycle area, expensive/good bikes were taken, older bikes were left. Took many bikes after cutting through locks.

Nishiki Prestige

Location

Apartment Building
2957 w. Division st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Approximately 50 cm small/med. adult frame
Color: 
White/teal/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good used vintage

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?: 
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up in our locked apartment building courtyard/rear entrance many other bikes were left untouched out there. I believe it was stolen midday because I saw it at eight am as I left for work and it was discovered to be stolen at three pm. It was locked to a balcony pillar with a keyed cable lock. The lock was cut and left at the scene. It was a very nice 80s Nishiki prestige made with kawasura steel.

Leader 722TS

Location

Home
KILDARE
SKOKIE , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
53
Color: 
RAW/SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon Fork - Not branded, scratches, has gradient carbon mesh from bottom to solid black up top. Headset - FSA Orbit Stem - Easton ~110mm Handlebars - Nashbar risers with Mint OURY Grips Saddle - black Selle Turbo Front Wheel - Velocity Deep V w/ white tire, radial spoked w/ specialized skewer Rear Wheel - Machined Black 'deep v' w/ electrical tape and Gatorskin tire

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?: 
Last seen at 11am-3pm
Incident Description: 
On Saturday Sept 28 around 11am - Moved the bicycle from one wall to another to gain access to my lawn mower. In the process, moved my SUV halfway out onto my driveway and began doing yard work in front of the house. Since the SUV was parked halfway in the garage and halfway onto the drive way, my garage door was left open, allowing some easy access via alleyway. We get a lot of 'Alley Rats' on the weekends so I am considering it may have been them who had the balls to walk into my garage while I was out front. Filed a police report with Skokie PD. Have no hope since I did not register it.

2010 Specialized Carmel

Location

Wellington Brown Line Stop
Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
P9FA30513
Size: 
Tall Looking; Medium Sized
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition, only a few years old. All black with silver handlebars. The front and back wheels do not have the same traction marks. There is some residue from a previous sticker on one of the bars in the middle.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked across the street from the Wellington Brown/Purple Line stop where bike racks are provided. The bike must have been stolen between 10 AM and 7:00 PM.

Trek 12 700 wsd ladies 16l

Location

House
W Eugenie st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu251cs278h
Size: 
16l
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As new, basket on front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
I I came out in the morning and noticed bikers gone.

Trek Road Bike

Location

Depaul university Student Center
2250 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16'
Color: 
Red, Black, and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 month old, mens, trek, road bike. It's red, black and white. The handle bars have white wrapping.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on Depaul University campus on the corner of Belden and Sheffield. It was the middle of the day, and there were tons of people around. I went inside the building around 2:00 for work. I came out to check on the bike around 4:00, and it was still there. By 5:00 when I left the bike was goine along with the lock. All the bike racks were full. I called campus police, and he pointed out that there is a camera facing the bike, but not sure they would be able to take a look at the cameras.

Bianchi Forza

Location

1338 W Fillmore Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition 20" frame women's racing bike with down-shifting gears.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back seat of my parked car which was locked and parked on the street about half a block from my home. The car lock was broken and the bike and my helmet were stolen out of it.

Schwinn MTB

Location

1501 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
girls 26 inch
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Practically new. Bracket for basket (although basket was not attached when stolen). Bracket for odometer/speedometer (although device was not attached when stolen).

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken sometime overnight.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Addison Brown Line
West Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a purple Specialzed Rockhopper (at least 7 years old) with a Bell under-seat bag and a black Serfas seat. Unfortunately no other distinguishing features besides dirt from riding in the City.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1/2 day (locked up at 7:45am, was gone when I returned at 5:30pm)
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the Addison Brown Line bike racks located on the South Side of the street (across the street from the station entrance) directly under the tracks. I parked my bike at 7:45am on my way to work and when I returned at 5:45pm, the bike and lock was gone. Unfortunately I foolishly do not have any photos or the serial number of my bike. It's a purple Specialzed Rockhopper (at least 7 years old) with a Bell under-seat bag and a black Serfas seat. Unfortunately no other distinguishing features besides dirt from riding in the City. I believe other bikes were stolen at the same time.

KHS Urban Express

Location

home
5729 N. Magnolia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U11600300
Size: 
Men's Large (21")
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is one year old. Some minor paint chips and scratches. One handle grip is missing end piece. Has a rear rack and a Transit bag on the rack.

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Left the bike in backyard after a morning ride. Didn't lock it (stupid!), but it was not visible from either street or alley. I believe someone entered the yard through the back gate, which was closed but not locked, and rode off through the alley after taking the bike. The lock was in the bag on the rack and they took my helmet (Giro) as well.

Trek 620

Location

Hyde Park, University of Chicago
Blackstone and 59th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Maybe a 56? Fits me perfectly and I'm 5' 8"
Color: 
Medium/Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 1985 Trek 620, a mid-80's racing/touring bike. I've posted a photo of a Trek 620 that is not mine, which has stock handlebars and not my Nitto Albatross bars, to give an idea of what it generally looks like. Bike in good condition with some small rusty nicks and scratches, especially on the top tube and around the tab shifters (which are on the frame), Nitto Albatross handle bars, cork grips and mostly Shimano components, cheapish brown seat, no fenders, two water bottle cages (one silver, one blue and severely bent), good nubby tires, black cable tubes. It's a really nice medium/dark blue with shimmery, silvery undertones.

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?: 
it was not locked but had not been in the storage room for more than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was (stupidly!) not locked but was in our building's laundry/bike storage room which is behind two locked doors and where no one seems to lock their bikes. I put it in the storage room after returning home from class and when I went to go get it in the morning it was gone. Apparently it was the only one of the many unlocked bikes stolen. I think somebody in the building or somebody who lives in the building's friend must have liked to looks of it and taken it as no other of the unlocked bikes seemed to be disturbed. I'm really bummed out-- I loved this bike and it was a present from my boyfriend who built it up for me.