Recent Reports

Schwinn Voyager 11.8

Location

1117 S Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear brakes do not work due to missing nut. Pain is worn and chipped. The shifters are on the lower post. It may have some old parking decals. The seat is cushioned but the cover has been torn up. It had a metal rack on the back, however that could be removed easily. Bontrager tires

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 Hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in a fenced off area. The gate was either left open or someone climbed the tall fence surrounding it.

giant rock mountain bike mens

Location

1316 maple
evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
giant rock mountain bike
Color: 
blue & black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
tuned up great shape some paint chipping all new lights schwinn seat cover replaced yesterday from lights seat stolen from motobacane 100 dollars spent robbed.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours - locked inside building-- second bike stolen in 18 hour period
Incident Description: 
Inside of 1316 maple my giant rock bike (back up after motobecane stolen downtown only 18 hours before) with new lights seat lock was dragged away likely by someone in the building because one cannot see the bike from outside building has 14 foot brick courtyard wall, lights, locked doors. At back of building are countless expensive bikes locked to chicken fence & no one steals those. I & person i know in the building searched the whole building it was no where to be found. tremendous 'twilight zone pain/trauma much expense in losing two bikes ive cycles thousands countries worth of cycling with- they are my cars, i don't drive. love this website very helpful- cathartic.. I dont know why but i feel something will come up..

MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI

Location

255 e grand
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI
Color: 
MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen from the front of Dominick's surrounded by surveillance on 9/22/2013 - at approximately 6:20 pm- wire lock clipped in broad daylight on busy intersection downtown Chicago. Used two years old, all original parts. Some scratching atop/side of bike/paint.

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the front of Dominick's surrounded by surveillance on 9/22/2013 - at approximately 6:20 pm- wire lock clipped in broad daylight on busy intersection downtown Chicago. Used two years old, all original parts. Full police report made. Investigation ongoing.

2014 Giant Roam 3

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo West Entrance
1601 North Stockton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C43J7406
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Matte black, neon green and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, water bottle holder mounted, non-factory kickstand added

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Our four bikes were all locked to the bicycle rack at the Farm entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo. The lock was cut, the Giant bike was stolen, but the other three (two were more valuable) bikes remained. An older royal blue Giant bike was left unlocked laying in the bike race.

early 90s cervello

Location

evil olive
1551 w division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
appx 52"
Color: 
white frame with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White framed early 90s Cervello frame with blue rims and blue accents. One of a kind custom! Cant be missed!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Turned my back for 3 min to put a friend in a cab and when I turned around........ gone.

Thruster Fixie

Location

Apartment building
426 w. surf
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700c single speed
Color: 
Black with bright yellow and red wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It's black with a bright red front wheel and a bright yellow back wheel and tan bullnose handlebars. Those 3 things combined mean it without a doubt my bike. Also the hand levers say "cane creek".

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 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?: 
4-8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a fence in front of a building (426 surf) that said "do not lock bikes" only because there were 7 other bikes currently locked to this fence and the girl who's apartment it was said it was completely fine. None of the other bikes seemed to be stolen. I honestly think the thief might have seen the sign and thought: "this guy had it commin".

Downtube 8FH

Location

home
3257 W PIERCE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
K80514919
Size: 
standard adult size folding bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Downtube 8FH sticker

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 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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Rail from my deck was removed to take bicycle. Inside locked/gated back yard on my deck locked to rail.

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

2958 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606016765H
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
gray and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is nearly new (purchased in July 2013). Black Lezyne bottle cages were added, small computer on handlebars, Shimano M234 pedals, and a Delta Cycles disc rack with Ortleb attachment (jerryrigged on, bike does not have disc brakes).

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 min
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the backyard while I went to let my dog out to pee. I was inside for about 4 minutes. When I came out, my helmet was on the ground and bike was gone. It looked like someone had tried to open the locked gate, then hopped the fence. They managed to take it in under 4 minutes, while I was near a rear window.

GT Mountain bike/ Diamondback

Location

Apartment
535 W Briar pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/ Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike with disc brakes

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?: 
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

Scott Sub 45

Location

Lake View Presbyterian Church
716 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
can provide
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new; Black and grey water bottle holders.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
On Addison between Church and Salvation Army Training Facility.

Trek Mountain Bike

Location

Residential Garage
3532 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Duct tape on brake levels. Slightly torn up seat. You get the idea.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Thieves entered our locked garage through back yard. Took this bike and one other (Jamis Commuter, see separate post), and left through alley.

Jamis Commuter

Location

Residential Garage
3532 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18" Frame
Color: 
Maroon/Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Planet Bike fenders, silver rear rack with child seat adaptor attached, bell (L) and cupholder (R) on handlebars. Light attached to rear rack, and a light attached to spokes (one on each wheel). (Picture included is older and does not show these accessories)

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our locked garage (along with several others). Thieves entered garage through our back yard, either by scaling fence, or entering through front gate. They took two bikes (see post: Trek Mountain Bike). Exited through alley.

Womens KHS Brentwood Hybrid Cruiser

Location

51st St and S Lake Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Silver Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 Model. Generally good condition. Seventh gear does not work. Some slight external damage to derailleur. Black marks on top of frame near handlebars. Some rust on nuts. Planet Bike black plastic fenders. Plain steel kickstand. Rear light attachment to back of seat. Has a U of Chicago registration sticker on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen sometime between 6:15 pm and 11:30 pm from bike rack located on SW corner of 51st/Lake Park. Lock was probably cut. Helmet and cable connecting front tire to u-lock left at the scene.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

661 W. Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U04K15781
Size: 
56 inches
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, bike rack on back,

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?: 
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?: 
4 days

Marin Belvedere

Location

apartment
5943 N Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0177fsr025
Size: 
13.5
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, fenders, rear rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
bike was in a locked foyer for less than 12 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the lock foyer of my small apartment building.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

FFC West Loop
10 S Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
167CD186D
Size: 
17.5 medium frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue with white and silver accents. excellent condition. silver rack at back, rubberized slightly winged handlebars

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the bike rack on the sidewalk on the E side of Clinton where there were several other bikes and went to the gym directly across the street. When I came back an hour and a half later, the bike was gone. No sign of the lock either.

Fuji Crosstown 4.0

Location

Apartment unit
1142 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SICFJ9C13063
Size: 
Ladies - Medium
Color: 
Grey - and a purplish tint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition. Bike was well maintained and taken care of. Rear rack and front rack.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself, and in locked enclosed area in back stairwell of apartment building, and a back locked gate. So it was someone who at some point could have gained access into the building.

Americano Scattante

Location

3700 West Lyndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IDPE12A00777
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with lime green tires and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lime green seat. Lime green tires. Planet bike black fenders custom fit to the bike with obvious square shaped cut outs near brakes. Americano logo covered with black electric tape. Yellow bird visible on lower frame. Black rack on the back of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
The person who stole it jumped my neighbors fence on the opposite side of my porch, breaking his fence to get into our otherwise locked up apartment building. Used chain cutters of some sort.

Bianchi Dalmine

Location

Western and Devon
6218 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
White Frame/Fork, White Wheels, White handle bars/Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a Sram Omnium crankset with sram RED Bottom Bracket Cup set

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the basement of where I live. The basement is locked. It was broken into and the bike were stolen.

Fuji Cross 1.1

Location

Western and Devon
6218 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 CM
Color: 
Matte Blue, Black, and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a Ritchy Handle Bars and Stem, White Bontrager Saddle, and 11/22 cassette and a Force Double Crank Set. It is brand new.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement of my apartment. This is a locked area.