Recent Reports

2005 women's giant cypress

Location

Condo/apartment building
3151 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black fenders, and the rear fender has a distinctive sticker on it: http://sarahbecan.com/sticker.jpg It had a rack and two black collapsible panniers on the back. It's in good condition, except for some pretty evident tears on the seat.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I locked it up there daily, but it was only there an hour or two before it was taken on the night in question.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with a cable and u-lock (although only to itself) inside the front foyer of my condo building. My bike disappeared (along with at least two others) sometime between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. The front door lock hasn't been latching properly, and I suspect someone just pushed their way in, and took what they could carry.

2002 Schwinn Sporterra

Location

Jackson Red Line Subway
Jackson and State
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 2002 Schwinn Hybrid in good shape. No rust. Handlebar shifters and bike pedal straps.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack underground at the CTA Jackson Red line stop.

Redline/ Metro 9

Location

Near Belmont and Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ISBS11CO1459
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Commuter bike, orange with a planet bicycle rack on the back.

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?: 
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?: 
for the day

KHS-Flite 150 (2011)

Location

Behind Dearborn Observatory on NU campus
2133 Tech Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y11M00994
Size: 
XS/49
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink drop handle bars, White saddle, Chrome bottle holder on frame, head and back light holders with no lights on the body

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?: 
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?: 
10AM-6PM

Ridley X-Ride

Location

Albany Park Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
5414772217613
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new bike with a little mud on it. Shimano pedals and small black schwinn saddle bag under seat.

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?: 
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: 
Car was broken into to retrieve garage door opener.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Home
3430 W. Drummond Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV321C0098
Size: 
19.5 Men's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratch bout 1/2" on top tube. Has plastic bracket for attaching bag in center of handlebar. Has collapsible rear rack. Has small U-lock mounted on seat tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Every day
Incident Description: 
Burglary from garage. Snowblower (MTD 28") and 2 bikes (this one and Downtube folder) stolen.

Cannondale Capo

Location

Ford Institute
2133 Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black, drop handle bars, single gear, 2007 cannondale capo. The set has a slight tear in the back. The handle bars have a small light, the back has a back light clip. The back tire will be different from the front tire, as the thieves left my tire. The back tire an armadillo, has a red stripe along the side, front tire is probably plain black.

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?: 
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?: 
~2 hours
Incident Description: 
Location: In front of Ford institute on Northwestern Campus Time: 11:05 AM - 12:55pm I locked my front tire to the bike rack outside of ford, when I came back only my front tire was remaining. The tires aren't quick release, so the thief must have had power tools or something. The front tire of another bike was missing (the dude appeared to do build a bike). Also

2009 Trek 2.3

Location

Roscoe Village, near corner of W Roscoe and N Claremont Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red and black;black handlebar tape; red stripe tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Custom stem, saddle and tires. Tires are black with red stripe on sidewalls. Metal bottle cages.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of our detached garage in Roscoe Village. Theft would have occurred some time between 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. on the morning of December 5, 2012

Specialized Men's

Location

Near Northside near Park Community Church
1000 North Crosby
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24"? 700 mm tires
Color: 
Dark Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheels are darker gray. ABUS combination lock on handlebars. One water bottle holder which has one arm cracked.Front and rear USB rechargeable LED lights.

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?: 
8 hours, unlocked
Incident Description: 
Silver Men's Specialized Hybrid bike accidentally left outside garage in alley overnight. Had ABUS combination chain on handlebars and front and rear LED lights. Bike left around 11:30 pm on Dec 3rd, 2012. Was missing at 8:15 am on Dec 4th, 2012.

SURLY STEAMROLLER (parts theft)

Location

818 W 18TH ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
A80930
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
CREAM
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
THE BIKE HAS ONLY ON REAR BRAKE LEVER IN THE LEFT SIDE. HAS DINGS AND SUN SPOTS ON THE HANDLEBAR.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
45-60 MIN
Incident Description: 
THE BIKE CRANK SET AND SEAT POST WHERE REMOVED. SILVER OMNIUM CRANK SET WITH BMX PEDAL AND POWER STRAPS ALONG WITH A FIZIK SEAT AND POST.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Evergreen Ave and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11S04918
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, lime green seat, both front and back wheel brakes even though this bike usually only comes with 1. White toe clips.

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was U-locked to by back porch on the first floor, inside my back yard which is also fenced in and locked. Someone came in through an alley, broke off the wooden post and took my bike. It was sometime at night between Friday Nov 30 and Saturday Dec 1. I can't find a picture of my bike, but I uploaded the model from the site. Most distinguishing feature is that my seat is lime green.

Schwinn little 500 track bike

Location

Paramount room
Desplaines
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched on fork from lock cropped black handle bars lab rabbit optic sticker on fork

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Left it overnight in front of paramount room bar

2007 Fuji Track Pro

Location

California and Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 30, 2012 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Red (White/Black as well)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2006 Fuji Track Pro (61cm)/Fuji Carbon Fork/Rear Silver B43 Wheel/Front Oval Radial Wheel/Black SRAM Omnium Cranks/Thompson Elite Seatpost (Blk)/Fiziks Airzone Saddle (Blk)/MKS Sylvan Pedals + Double Straps/Generic Riser Bars/grips/stem.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up with a U-lock at the corner of California and Roscoe in order to go to a friends house show. I left the bike locked up from 8pm-12a. The pole it was locked to was removed from the ground.

Guerciotti custom road bike

Location

House
2416 W CORTEZ ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 30, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult bike. Im 6'0'' and rode the bike comfortably.
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As mentioned above, the bike is bright orange. It is chipped up pretty well but is otherwise in really great shape. The initials B.A. Sayeed are written on the frame of the bike. The grip tape is white, and part of it is torn off. The grip tape is secured with black electric tape. All the components on the bike (brakes, gears, etc) are Camponella.

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?: 
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?: 
I store my bike in my garage. I U-locked the back wheel to the frame, and ran a wire through the front wheel which i secured to the U-lock. Bike was not secured to anything permanent unfortunately.
Incident Description: 
As mentioned above I lock my bike to itself in my garage. At approximately 1300 today, my neighbor pulled her car out of the garage. At that time, the bike was definitely there. When she left, she thought she closed the garage, but when my other neighbor returned home at 1730, the garage door was open and the bike was gone. No one was around between those times, and as of now no one witnessed the bike being stolen.

Giant Revel

Location

Kosciuszko Park
2732 n.avers ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
c51f9949
Size: 
medium frame size
Color: 
Charcoal/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5months old good condition

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
After a swim at Kosciuszko pool came out and bike was gone along with lock.

2012 Kona Dew

Location

Apartment
W. Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ20070672
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Gloss Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Basically

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Days

1994 Trek 930

Location

Howard L Stop
Howard and Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple to green fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is an Alberto's Cycle Center sticker on the stem with the Hubbard Woods address on it. The last gear shift is a brand new Shimano gear. The picture isn't the greatest, but you can tell it's a trek and kind of get an idea of the color. The child seat is no longer installed.

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 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?: 
Overnight between 6 PM and 8:40 AM
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike racks near the South entrance to the Howard L stop.

EAI Bareknuckle

Location

Carquest Auto Parts
2700 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm center to center seat post
Color: 
Black, no decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. It's a Bareknuckle frame, so it's distinguishing feature is that it has no decals or designs whatsoever. It is a black frame, black Sugino cranks, black mavic open pro rims, black paul comp hubs, black shimano brakes. The bike has a single fixed gear.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a black metal fence. The fence was broken, the bike was removed. Bike is nearly identical to attached image, but the pedals and crank are now black.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Lake and Aberdeen
1101 W. Lake St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, duct tape on the pedals, black handle bar tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
8 hours, the whole work day

Winther Kangaroo

Location

residence
2260 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 26, 2012 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WAYA2524F
Size: 
86" long, 35" wide, 47" tall
Color: 
black frame/blue hood
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Danish cargo bike; pretty new, has a scrape on the right side of 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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen some time the week of Thanksgiving, while I was out of town. The frame of the bike was locked to a metal fence with a heavy duty bicycle security chain, and when we returned from the holiday, we saw the fence had been clipped and the bike was gone. The back wheel of the bike is also locked, so the thief would not have been able to ride away with the bike. It's quite large, so this means they most likely put it in the back of a truck or van.