Recent Reports

Winther Kangaroo

Location

residence
2260 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

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.

All City Nature Boy

Location

1451 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, lots of scratches and dirt, but it's still very bright green. It's a singlespeed cyclocross bike set up with a Truvativ riser bar, white Truvativ Stylo stem. Fairly unique build: SRAM Torpedo hub laced to Zipp CSC rim, SRAM Red crank with 42T ring and Spot chainguard and gold chainring bolts, Thomson seatpost, SRAM S30 Race front wheel, Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes. Crank Brothers Mallet pedals.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-6 days
Incident Description: 
The fence in the alley next to my apartment got cut, my lock is missing. Disappeared some time when I was away for Thanksgiving, from the 21-26th.

Redline 925

Location

1836 N. Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 26, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICS9100004
Size: 
small; perferct for 5'3" woman
Color: 
cadet blue or teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
practically brand new. bought in 2011 but in incredible shape. rapid transit sticker on frame

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?: 
not locked. two weeks.
Incident Description: 
bike was stored in shared basement. two other tenants have key to basement door. door is sometimes not closed correctly. the previously mentioned tenants often have parties and i suspect a guest of theirs could have slipped away and entered the basement when others weren't paying attention.

Specialized Dolce

Location

House
4238 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606008122H
Size: 
51
Color: 
Black/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new! Black frame; purple handlebars. Kozy sticker

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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked in my garage and was confirmed there around noon Saturday. At 3:30 pm, a neighbor knocked on our door to report our garage door was open. We saw the bicycle was missing at that time, although five other bikes (not locked) were still there. No other neighbors have reported stolen items.

mongoose road cruser with baby seat

Location

pierce alley and wood 1700 west 1500 north wicker park
1728 w pierce
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
adult with baby seat
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great only ride it a dozen times a year and kept in semi locked. Garage that has door shut 99.8% of time.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
years
Incident Description: 
Have a video of guy in white and blue parka riding his bike in alley and EXCHANGING it for our nicer bike in garage and riding off...... Hope he does not wear the parka again while crossi.g streets.... Karma is a bitch so times.

Trek 3500 D 13 BK-GN

Location

back yard
Park Place
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu148c9556g
Size: 
13, kids/teen bike
Color: 
black, green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 months old, disk break, stand

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Daughter left the bike unlocked in the back yard, visible from the alley. Someone couldn't resist and just took it. Or it was a planned act for Thanksgiving, scanning the alleys for useful stuff while everybody else is busy.

Trek Lexa 2011

Location

Apartment Bike Room
N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Smaller size - women's
Color: 
White and Black, minimal red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Black seat and black drop handlebars. White and black design, "Trek" written in black and in red, "Lexa" written in red.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I stored the bike in the bike room for months.
Incident Description: 
I entered the bike storage unit in my apartment building. The room itself is kept locked and is inside the locked back area of the apartment building as well. My bike and lock were missing from the bike rack. I have not ridden it or been in the room in at least a month so although I found out today, the incident may have taken place quite a while ago. The person who stole the bike would have had to have access to the outside door to the back area of my apartment building in addition to the basement door that leads into the bike storage room. Alternatively, someone could have entered through the front of the apartment building through two doors which should be locked as well. The lock and bike are both missing but I would guess that the lock would need to be cut as it was a combination lock. Other bikes, both locked and unlocked, are still in the storage room as well as outside in the back of our apartment building.

Trek 420

Location

Backyard
3541 N. Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 2, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with neon green letters "Trek 420". Black rack on back wheel with side fold-out basket, drop handlebars with black tape, pedal stirrups with red cloth straps.

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 month

Drifter

Location

OPRF High School Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52'inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new. Both tires are flat. Has a LED light on the front handle. Has blue trim on the base of the bike.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For a whole school day(about 8 hours)
Incident Description: 
When I came back from a friend's house I went to the back of the school where I lock my bike up to. The bike rack is always full at the start of the day but I left it there for 2 more hours afterschool to be a friend's house. The bike rack isn't within a camera's view or under any type of light so it was pitch black, and that goes for all of the bike racks. When I got there I saw that there was only one bike there but it wasn't mine. Multiple bike locks were hanging from the rack but mine wasn't there along with the bike. I started looking around for the bike but I couldn't find it.

Torker interurban

Location

860 w Blackhawk Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black u shaped handle bars bigger black cushion seat. Small dent on left side of top tube

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Two African American males in hard hats and leather jacket sawed off lock at 860 w Blackhawk ave. Seen by witnesses in building across the street.

Fuji Feather

Location

Logan Square
Near California and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
All black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had spoke cards in the front and back, all black wheels, good condition, scuffs and scratches from regular riding.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was last seen around Logan Square near California and Milwaukee

Vilano Drift

Location

Geneva and Fullerton
2341 N Geneva
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is almost brand new. It's black with white letting. The tires have yellow lettering in the inside tube. It has a bike-lock holder on the back of the frame, directly under the seat on the left side. There are small nicks in the paint along the diagonal bar, where my lock banged against the frame when locked up.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike to a street sign in front of my apartment on Friday, November 9th. I didn't notice it was gone until I got back from a weekend trip on Sunday, November 18th. I don't know what day it was stolen; only that both the bike and lock are gone. I looked all around the street sign and didn't see any sign of the lock or pieces of the lock. I would guess the theif sawed it off.

SCHWINN RACER

Location

holiday inn
506 W. Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SN1DC11MO4865
Size: 
50CM
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New it was only purchased in August. It does have a scratches on the side from railing it. FroNT wheel is white and back wheel is black.

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?: 
AN HOUR!
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the hotels garage I work at around 1:45. Around 3:00 the garage was left open a man was caught on camera, but hopefully posting it on here will help me get it back.

Trek 520

Location

Residence
1648 N Sedgwick St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV182UW038F
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Dark brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 Trek 520, Gator Hardshell 28MM tires, Topeak rear rack, Tubus DUO Low Rider Front Rack. Seat has a small tear in it in the lower back right.

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?: 
3 hours

Raleigh Eva 3.0

Location

FRYZJER hair salon
5303 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u116kk11817
Color: 
silver/pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, white seat which got a blue from jeans.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
i was getting a hair cut, while the bike was locked out to a big street light pole. I noticed it was gone when i got out from the polish hair salon on 5303 W Belmont.

Cannondale Bad Boy 5 2012

Location

FFC Gold Coast
1030 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
1M27901
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 4 months old. Some sand but like new. Occassionally carried my u lock on right handlebar, so there was some minor chipping/wear on the top of the handlebar just inside the brake. Rubber on left handle bar had a small slit in it on the bottom.

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 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?: 
2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
No physical evidence found at scene. Bike missing along w/ lock. In front of FFC Gold Coast 1 blk S of clark & division. First person I talked to that was unlocking his bike said he had a bike stolen from the exact spot 2 years ago. Person speculated that it's an ideal location for theives since they know people will be in gym for a while, and there is not an open business on the first floor. Recommend you lock in front of CVS a block away if in the neighborhood

Specialized Allez

Location

Chicago Ave. and Wells
Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 or 56cm frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is about 5 years old. Gator Skin tires, 3k+ miles on the odometer, small dent in the downtube.

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?: 
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: 
I locked it to a street sign and went into a bar, had three beers, and when I walked out some guy was riding down the street with my bike. I chased for 3 blocks but couldnt keep up. I went back to where I locked my bike and the lock was gone, and the bolt securing the sign in place was covered with rust, so I know that he broke the lock somehow.

Specialized Ruby Elite Apex

Location

Johnny Sprockets
3001 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604117763F
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
WHITE/TURQUOISE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, a little dirty, particularly the white handlebar tape. Bulldog wheel skewers (might have been removed), blue Wukona brand front and rear LEDs that look like little aliens (also maybe removed), new chain as of two weeks ago

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside Johnny Sprockets at Broadway and Wellington while I was working around the corner. It was locked to their rack with an Abus lock, along with my helmet. When I left work around 2:45am on Sunday the 18th, there was no trace of my bike, lock or helmet.

Schwinn Little 500 Coaster Brake Track Frame

Location

Barber Chop
3031 W Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 or 55cm
Color: 
Black and red with some white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
PICTURE IS NOT 100% ACCURATE (but that's what the frame looks like) Paint is a bit scratched up. Black soft handlebar tape over the white handlebar tape, 31.8 ergo-style drop bars, OPC (1-piece crank) converstion with black Pake crankset, "Black Tusk" band sticker, red Jamis straight-blade fork, Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever front brake, handbuilt Velocity A23 front wheel (should have my name scratched in the rim under the rim tape), rear wheel is a Sun rim laced to a cheap coaster brake hub (very used), black Brooks B17 women's saddle, frame has a brazed-on tab for the coaster brake arm, black platform pedals with black and red Burro pedal straps, black plastic front and rear full coverage fenders - rear had red & white reflective tape stripes (not a candy cane!).

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 week
Incident Description: 
My bike is missing!!!

Specialized P.2

Location

512 W Barry Ave, #203
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost like new conditions, has a sticker on the front fork with words "SAVE PLASTIC for dildos"

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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Somebody sneaked in through the garage door while one of the tenants was leaving