Recent Reports

Mongoose Women's Mountain

Location

Home
3600 block of N Lakewood Ave @ Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult, Medium Size?
Color: 
White with Silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some rust on the chain and gears, purchased new in 2004.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
I think that a teenager walked up my back porch steps and took both my bike and my neighbor's bike. His was a new Red Schwinn and mine was an old white/silver Mongoose women's bike. Around 5:45, what I perceived to be a Latino teenager with shoulder-length hair walked up my porch steps and when he saw me he said he was looking for a friend. He said his phone was dead, then left. A couple hours later, I went out on the porch and the bikes were gone.

Roadmaster MT Sport SX

Location

home
1215 n.greenview ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD08ED2359
Size: 
adult woman
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a detachable gel pad on the seat, almost brand new

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Within the past 24 hours someone used a large piece of wood to twist the lock until it broke. The took the bike and threw the detachable basket nearby on the sidewalk.

Novara Fiona Ally 7912450017

Location

1539 W Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U12Y02494
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Bluestone
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, in good condition, with a small bell toward the right handlebar.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack inside a laundry area, since either Thursday Sept. 12 or Friday Sept. 13 at a Roger's Park apartment building. Only the front wheel was locked with a cable (with integrated key lock) to the rack, which was secured in this manner several times before. When I went downstairs to retrieve the bike at 7 a.m. on Sept. 17, I found my front wheel still locked to the rack, but the bike frame and bike wheel were missing. If the frame was locked with the front wheel, it might have been more difficult for the robber. Only a person in possession of a key to the area could have gotten in, though it may also be someone who does not live there. There is a surveillance camera that may be checked in the meantime.

Trek Alpha 4300

Location

FFC - West Loop
10 S Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange Frame, Blue tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, good condition. Few dinks/scratches

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of a gym, next to a variety of other bikes. Person must have cut the cable out and taken the bike along. There were plenty of other bikes parked at the spot wher mine was at.

GT Mountain Bike

Location

Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" rims
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has raised handlebars, a carry rack on the back, toe clips (right toe clip is broken)

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack on the side of Sulzer Regional Library on North Lincoln. Went inside. When I returned, the bike was gone. Security guard in library noted, upon my report to her, that several other bikes had been stolen.

Women's Cannondale Adventure 3

Location

Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JM94263
Size: 
Size Medium
Color: 
Dark Brown with light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and in good condition - dark brown frame with light blue accents on the suspension. Shimano drivetrain. 26 WSD Hybrid Bike.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at a rack next to Cafe Brauer at the Lincoln Park zoo. Me and my boyfriend had both of our bikes locked using the same cable lock right next to eachother and the criminal cut the wire, took mine, and left his.

Giant 24" Girls

Location

Scoozi
410 W. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old in very good condition

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen during dinner at Scoozi

PUBLIC M8-2012

Location

Apartment building
2116 W. Concord Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium Sized
Color: 
Light Grey/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a rear rack and spring clip, a silver bell on one of the handle bars and an automatic light on the back wheel that goes off at night for night riding. It's in very good condition. The tires were fully pumped before it was stolen and i had just gotten the front wheel fixed because there had been a hole.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It's the front of my apartment building so whenever I'm not riding it I lock it up there. An iron fence.
Incident Description: 
When I left my apartment my bike was fine and locked to the iron fence outside my apartment building. There is also a chain link fence enclosing my building and my yard, but my bike was locked to the iron fence which separates my yard to my neighbors on the left if you're facing the building. The rear wheel and frame were U-locked to the iron fence and a cable was through the front wheel. I probably left between 5-6 pm and when I returned between 10-11 pm the fence had been broken and my bike and lock were gone. My roommate has a Schwinn bike and it was parked behind mine, but untouched. The iron pole was literally broken in two.

Trek 7.2 fx

Location

625 S Loomis
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black handlebars and rear rack with chrome basket attached with yellow bungie cords.

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?: 
10 hours

Cannondale

Location

my place
kimball and medill
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21" frame
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has blue pedals, it is white with pink writing on it. wide handlebars and a prostate-saver seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was not locked but was in a gated back area out of sight from the street
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from a locked gated area behind my condo building on logan square between 1:30 and 5:30pm on Friday August 30th. There were movers moving my neighbor out but they said they didn't leave the gate open and she was with them the whole time.

Dahon Boardwalk

Location

Healy Metra train station
Fullerton and Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
16 inch wheels
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a brand new bicycle I purchased to take me from the Metra stop at Fullerton and Pulaski to my son's nanny after work. The bicycle was folded and locked at two places, with two different locks at the bike rack in front of the Healy Metra Station.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

Peugot

Location

Home
4514 N Whipple Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black with orange and yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty handlebars. Men's frame. Bent wire basket on front. New reflectors and LED removable front and back lights. About 15 years old. Wide black seat. Has U lock attached to downtube. Has a sticker on the frame for the "Downtube Bike Shop" in Albany NY.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was accidentally left open for 20 minutes. A neighbor saw a man walking down the alley go into our garage and take the bike and circular saw and ride away.

Raleigh, model unknown but built during or after 1990s

Location

5546 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only first gear works, brakes not working well, black seat with gray stripe, grey (I think) bell.

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?: 
three months (stolen recently)

Cannondale Quick5 2012

Location

YMCA
3333 N. Marshfiled
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
RM37599
Size: 
Cannondale Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Quick 5, Silver, Like new, bought it the end of July.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left the Lakeview YMCA at 8:30 pm and my bike was gone. I had been chained to my friend's bike and his was still there with the locks snipped around his bike. There is video footage of the bike being stolen around 8. Had the seat with me so walked off with my bike and no seat.

Trek 1200 1994

Location

Resident apartments
2856 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in mint condition, working bike stickers under the seat, the front wheel is currently not straight, lights in front and back, u lock hook on frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My roommate came home and realized the gate was wide open and also the front door. Someone had gotten into our basement and taken my bike that was tucked under the basement stairs.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

ADDISON + PULASKI
Patterson Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with child seat attached

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
always
Incident Description: 
Person or persons jumped the fence and entered the garage, opened the garage door and took bike and tools.

Sole bicycle

Location

Home (condo building)
2125 W. Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Bright yellow, with white tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is very distinguishing because of the bright yellow color, with 2 white stripes on the frame in between the seat and handlebars. It has white tires, a white seat, and straight handlebars. It's a very tall/large bike.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Everyone locks their bikes to our wrought iron fence outside of our condo building - I walked outside this morning to see that the fence had been cut, and the bike was gone. I'm assuming they cut the fence and just raised the lock right through the broken part. There were no other bikes stolen that I could see (I have another bike out there with a U-Lock, and it was still there). I think it was probably chosen because of the bright yellow color, it's very unique.

Electra Townie 21D

Location

1663 North Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELTOL30813
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was rarely ridden. Brand new condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
Sometime between 10pm and 7am someone opened the locked front gate to our yard. They walked into our backyard and got into the garage. We suspect they lifted the party door to the garage. Two bikes were taken out the garage. They also ripped open a package of Sprite and drank one leaving the can behind. The other bike taken was a Peacock Blue women's Townie 21D. There were also footprints left behind on our deck because of the rain/mud last night that appear to be youth sized Jordans.

Electra Townie 21D

Location

1663 North Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELTOK26842
Color: 
Peacock Blue with White Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in very good condition with no real scuffs etc. It is bright blue/teal in a girlie way. The seat in real low on it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 9:30pm and 7am this morning someone opened our locked front gate, went into the backyard and broke into our garage. We think they lifted the party door on the interior of the garage. They removed two bikes, ripped open a case of Sprite and drank one leaving the can behind. They also left footprints behind on the deck of the garage that appear to be teenage sized Air Jordans. The other bike stolen was my husband's matte black Electra Townie 21D

Masi Speciale Commuter

Location

Home
Kenmore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame has quite a few dings and scratches along the toptube. Major scuffing on top of downtube over branding. Fork has fair share of scratches and dings as well. Mavic ellipse rear wheel. Mavic CXP23 tied to low flage Dura-Ace track hub. Fizik Aliente twin flex saddle. Stock SR Suntour crankset. Red Wellgo SPD pedals. Less than a millimeter of clearence between chainring and chainstay.

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
My apartment was broken into while my roommates and I were awake, inside. Bike was by the unlocked back door of my gated, second story apartment. We heard a noise but thought nothing of it. I did not notice my bike was gone until waking up the next morning. Noise was caused by the burglar knocking a box to the floor.