Recent Reports

1976 Schwinn Varsity

Location

Home
1004 S. Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
White with red and blue decals (bicentennial edition)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This 1976 Schwinn Varsity Bicentennial edition has a old registration sticker from Grayslake, IL and a red handlebar bag.

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Was storing my bike in the basement of our apartment building. The door, which is hidden under the back stairway, was left unlocked and the bike was unlocked inside. The bike had been left in this location for months under these conditions without being stolen. It was stolen between August 8th and 17th, when I discovered it stolen.

Brooklyn cruiser willow

Location

1835 w. Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
BLC13020479
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Had a pink ibert baby seat on front (may have been removed to sell separately). White light on front and back attached by Velcro.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
I was temporarily leaving bike in front of my house inside of locked gate at 815 am. When my husband left for work one hour later, it was gone

Peugeot

Location

My apartment
858 N. Winchester Ave. Apt C
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition and should be easily recognizable from the attached photo. The only changes are the grey plastic chain guard has since been removed

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and when I came home the door was open and the bike and Ulock that was on it was gone

Black Trek Soho

Location

Melissa Manak
7000 n sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU211C0348D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
AFTER MARKET seats. bar is worn out.

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?: 
12 hours

Specialized Work

Location

apartment
1420 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602122601G
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black with silver trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 bike in new condition. Black with silver features. Silver basket attached to the back. Bolt through tires so that the tires cannot be removed. "Specialized" name on front under handle bars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stolen within 12 hours of last seeing
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a Kryptonite U-Lock to a wooden table, affixed to the wall. Table was broken off from the wall to steal the bike along with the lock still attached. The robber had access to our basement because the lock to the basement door was broken, and our landlord did not fix it when we called, instead waited 12 hours in which time my bike was stolen.

2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport

Location

My house
4128 W addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
It is a larger mens bike? Hard to say..it's tall for me, I'm only 5'3"
Color: 
Black and Silver, Official color is "Satin Black Stripe"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
She was a little muddy at the time and is well loved but in good condition still. Has a Schwinn gel Bike seat. Red and silver metal water bottle cage. Rear rim was a black 32 hole Velocity aeroheat with a mountain bike hub that has a carbon fiber center. I purposefully left the large yellow velocity sticker on the rim. It has a recently new chain and slightly bent derailer

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My backpack, wallet and keys were stolen last Sunday and I lost my brand new Ulock in the incident because of the keys being lost. I have not been able to purchase a new lock so I have kept it in my locked inner courtyard. No one has keys to enter here except for a few residents we know. I was home at all times with it downstairs.

Specialized Sirrus Elite 2012

Location

Apartment
5416 South Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark grey, black, orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lock mounted under seat post.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regularly stored it there (in locked laundry room)
Incident Description: 
Someone (or people) broke into the basement of our building where laundry is. They sawed through the metal bike rack and took my bike. (It was locked with a newer U-lock--flat key.)

2011 Schwinn World 21 Commuter

Location

Home
7529 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11B05282
Size: 
medium height (bike description), but seat is higher than average bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black mounted basket in front, that has yellow release (allowing basket to be removed). Fenders front and back.

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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage at 3pm on August 21. At 2:30pm, the next day, it was gone. Believe this to have been a crime of opportunity (adjacent garage door was left accidentally open and so thief had access to other garage unit (mine) as well.

Kona Dew 2013

Location

Home
1437 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30019011
Size: 
53 Centimeter
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new with scratches on the middle bar. The back gas valve cap is missing.

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?: 
I put it in my garage everyday after biking home from work
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage, I have a very high suspicion that the thief is trying to sell it on craigslist. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bar/4019828019.html

Giant Escape 1

Location

Lincoln Professional Center
4305 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall good condition, scrapes on the upper left front fork, seat pouch, rear LED light

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?: 
Approximately 3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign when I went into work and when I came out to leave, it was gone along with the lock. No traces of the lock or bike. It was in view of the front of the building on a pretty busy street.

KHS Flite 223

Location

My Apt
2021 N St Louis, Apt 1R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V10N00576
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Red & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's probably removed, but I had a sticker w/ my # from the Chicago triathlon on the frame.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
The fence was sawed through to remove the bike. I have kept the bike locked there all summer when not in use. Recently, we have noticed some new kids in the area that in retrospect seemed to be scouting the area. They commented on my boyfriends bike once, in a way that they wanted (and eventually planned) to take it. About a week ago, the lights on his bike were stolen, so maybe that was their way to scout out our apt building?

Specialized Hot Rock

Location

Residence
3101 Palmer Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
-1K0025
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kid's Specialized HotRock 20", with single front SKS chromoplastic silver fender, white plastic basket, rear visibility flag and mounting bracket. 6-speed derailleur with twist shifter, v-brake front and rear

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 hours
Incident Description: 
I know I should know better. Left the kid's bike unlocked in the garage while we went to dinner. Returned to find our garage door kicked in and her bike gone. Filed a report with the 14th precinct - HW- 419428

1978 Schwinn Super Letour 12.2, SL1

Location

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 South Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y720162
Color: 
Scarlet red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition with new brakes. It had custom, upright style handlebars and a black comfort seat, as well as a red racing stripe on its front tire. It also had a bike rack on the back and a mirror on the handle bars, and a back light under the seat. It should have a Rudy's Bike Shop sticker on its frame.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked through the frame and both wheels to a light post at 280 S. Columbus Drive. It was in plain view of the front doors. When I came to fetch it near 4, all that remained of the Master Lock Cable with an Integrated Lock was parts of the key lock--it had been split in half and was left on the ground.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

home
1920 North Fairfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm seat tube
Color: 
Black with a white band on the downtube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black upright handlebars, well worn leather saddle, black saddlebag with brown leather straps, purple platform pedals.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked (with a newer U-lock with a flat key) to the fence in front of my porch. Someone cut through the bar of the fence and lifted my bike right out.

Diamondback

Location

Waveland @ Halsted beside Howard Brown Elephant
Waveland & Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver, red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition. Snap on tail light and cable lock holder along seat mount.

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 a closed 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: 
Bike was missing after playing volleyball at the Center on Halsted between 7:15 - 10:15

Heritage Chicago Bike- City Bike

Location

451 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small/Medium frame
Color: 
Blue and salmon/pink with cream fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handmade custom bike- Blue body with salmon/pink spoke and chain guard, cream fenders. Brooks leather saddle and handlebars.

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?: 
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: 
I left my bike locked up to a pole last night (Aug 21) and forgot to come back down and get it later to bring it up to my apartment. I came down this morning at 7:30am and the bike was completely gone.

Viner late 1970's Road Bike

Location

Potomac and Spaulding, storefront art studio
3300 W. Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~60 cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a very tall road bike, vintage but clean with nice components. It has Phil Wood hubs and Campognolo parts, and the tape on the drop bars is shiny white.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked in the back of my pickup truck bed. It had been there for 1-3 hours.
Incident Description: 
Our truck was parked in front of our art studio at 3300 W Potomac. My bike was in the back of our pick-up truck with the door to the hatch locked. Sometime between 3 PM and 5 PM someone picked the lock to the truck hatch and stole my bike and Kryptonite U-lock. It is a large, pink, old-school looking road bike. It is a fairly unusual looking frame in that it is so tall and well-maintained for its age. Note: The photograph of the bike I chose is not my actual bike.

Schwinn Sierra GS

Location

Chicago Field Museum west entrance
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
women's average size bike
Color: 
red and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was 13 years old, had a water bottle holder and rear taillight, kenda ironcap tires, a slightly torn seat cover, and lots of wear on the paint, a well-ridden bike. There is duct tape on the seat under the seat cover and mismatched grip shifts.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours during the work day
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to the bike rack at the west entrance of the Chicago Field Museum while I was at work. I arrived around nine and when I left at 545 my bike was gone.

Schwinn

Location

3011 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a women's older model ten speed(but does not look vintage). It is mostly black with red accents under the handle bars, under the seat, and the lettering on the frame. It has a sticker on the stem under the seat from Jay's Cycle Center 433 South Ave., Westfield NJ 232-3250. On the left side below the seat was a u-lock attachment bracket.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It's been stored here for just over a month.

Giant Mountain Bike 24 speed - 2004 model

Location

Angie's Apartment
1447 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
largest mountain bike manufactured in 2004
Color: 
gray and gray/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is one of the biggest bikes I have seen out there. Tires are a year old. It has a not working speedometer on the bar. Seat is black and fraying slightly. It has 24 speeds.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I locked it up at approximately 10:30AM on Sept 19th
Incident Description: 
I live in a walk-up and in our backyard we have a door that is unlocked normally. It leads to the rest of the stairs and porches. There are five bikes in the basement area that is down the stairs and to the right of this entrance. I used my bike yesterday morning and locked the back wheel and frame with my u-lock. I came up the stairs and looked at the bikes, noticing mine was gone. There are four still there but mine is missing.