Recent Reports

2012 Bianchi Pista

Location

Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Trying to find that out from the dealer
Size: 
Medium. For a rider between between about 5'6" and 6'0"
Color: 
It is white with seafoam green handles and seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is essentially new. Features include seafoam green handle bars and seat. Cheap plastic pedals. The frog lights - one front and one rear. I believe there are a few rainbow-esque details on the frame.

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?: 
Between 4 and 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
It was locked outside of the Steppenwolf Theatre. On a bike rack in the theatre outdoor parking lock. Below street level in a fenced-in area. No sign of tampering with the bike rack. It was locked with a new lock - very secure.

Mongooose girls bike

Location

Niles , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD12AD0370
Size: 
Tween child size
Color: 
light purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was new as of may, but the rubber on the end of the handle bars was already well worn.

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?: 
Unlocked in secure area of back yard
Incident Description: 
I have video and pix - stolen 9/13/12 at 2:37 by 2 males in a white minivan missing its passenger side front hubcap. Please look for it at local flea markets!

ParkPre Solitude No Suspension

Location

The Levee
4035 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'' pedals if that helps
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not in the greatest condition. Just replaced the plastic pedals with metal diamondback pedals. Just added a cup holder. The seat is covered with black electrical tape because it is ripped. The right gear shift is missing its cap.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I found it unusual that it was still bright outside, the church next door was let out, & no other bikes within a 20 foot radius were touched event though they were much nicer than my bike.

Giant ORC 2

Location

Equinox Fitness Club
1740 N Clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Griant Blue Road bike, ORC 2 about 9 nines old, valved around $1000

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 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?: 
20 hours
Incident Description: 
Left (Locked) in front of Equinox Fitness Club, 1750 N Clark St, chicago 60614. Left over night to fine bike gone.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Intersection of Rush and Ontario
55 E. Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Couldn't locate
Size: 
28"
Color: 
White with lime green down the front of the bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, has a wire basket in front, front and rear flashing lights, reflector on the back tire joint is busted, the reflector inside the front wheel is broken and taped with white duct tape, has a bell, stickers for building registration, and black cruiser seat (the picture is from the internet and doesn't have the bells and whistles)

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
When into the store, came out and my bike was gone. The valet guy across the street didn't see anything.

Felt Z85

Location

Adams and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Several Chicago Tri stickers on the top bar. Look Keo pedals. Machinery Bike shop sticker.

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?: 
3days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out from my open garage door.

Jamis Satellite

Location

UIC Applied Health Sciences Building
1919 W. Taylor Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few scratches. Handlebar tape peeling.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Trek 1.2 WSD

Location

Home
1919 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU358C1733E
Color: 
Blue/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Lock clip installed.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Sometime during the night stolen off back deck. Access to deck was not possible without hopping a couple fences.

Trek 1.2 Alpha

Location

Home
1919 W ARMITAGE AVE APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C0828E
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing real deflector. Scratches on rim of front wheel.

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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen off porch, likely sometime during the night.

Bianchi Strada

Location

Union Station
Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Burgandi/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition no scratches seat was made of comfort drifit material

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?: 
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?: 
22 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike at 6am on 9/13 in front of UNION STATION, When I returned in the evening at 730 it was raining so I took a cab home. When I walked back to UNION STATION this morning I noticed that my bike was no longer there and the newer u-lock with flat key remained on bike rack

Big Shot

Location

PERFORMANCE BIKE SHOP
HALSTED
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
0F11L00665
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
BLACK FRAME BLUE DEEP V WHEELS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. HAS A BLUE CHAIN, BLUE SEAT, BLACK HANDLE BAR TAPE(BULL HORN) BLACK SPROCKET, MONKEYLETRIC LIGHT IN SPOKES OF REAR WHEEL, CAGES ON PEDALS MISSING REFLECTORS ON THE BACK, WIRE BOTTLE CAGE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, DINO HORN, BLUE LIGHTS IN FRONT SPOKES.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Went into performance bike shop on halsted and diversey. I was just grabbing a new tube for another bike I walked right past the thief while inside (6'3" mid to late 30s, 190lbs, white shirt, black male, small tool belt) as soon as i was walking to the front of the store I realized I did not see my bike on the rack anymore. ran outside only to talk to a guy coming in who said he saw the thief take off on the bike and head south on halsted.

2012 Thruster 700c fixie bike

Location

Chicago Board Optiones Exchange building
Van Buren and LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black w/ red and yellow wheels/tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand Spankin new

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 9am and 5pm(9/13/2012)
Incident Description: 
Just bought a brand new fixed gear bike(walmart - Thruster 700c fixie bike) and this was my first time riding my bike into work at the CBOE building on Van Buren and Lasalle. Parked the bike at 7am. Went back out at about 9:30am to check in on it and the bike was still there. At the end of the work day at 5pm the bike(and lock) was completely gone. Dozens of bikes are in this area...but they took mine. I think they were able to figure out the combination to the bike lock. Next time I'm getting U Lock with a flat key. And a huge guard dog.

Schwin Le Tour

Location

UIC College of Medicine
909 S. Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange/White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Orange body with straight white handle bars, and white "Luna" women seat. Hand-painted "K" on the front of the 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Outside of 909 S. Wolcott Building of College of Medicine at UIC. My bike was amongst other bikes, and I was standing only approximately 30 feet away. I glanced over after about 30 minutes to notice my white seat missing, only to find my cut lock. A report was filed with UIC police. The bike is very special to me because it was put together by my brother and custom painted.

1997 Trek 800 Sport Gold Downhill Mountain bike

Location

apt
Bell street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. New comfort easy ride seat. Blue water bottle original tiers.

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?: 
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?: 
45min
Incident Description: 
Was moving my friend over to her new apartment. I only had a a bit of time so I locked it out front moved her in and came back to find it gone. Someone came out of a different apt building and said they saw a young light skinned African American boy with braids and a black backpack cut the lock and ride way up bell towards Devon

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Home
3056 n Racine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21'' or 58cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition with a little underside rusting, it has a unique one piece crank that isn't original. It has an Alex front rim and velocity rear flip/flop rim that's set up with a free wheel. Flipped and chopped front bars with white tape with a single center front brake.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 12:00am to street sign outside my apartment. Saw it locked at 2:30am as I went to sleep. Awoke at 10:30 looked out and saw lock cut and in grass were my bike was locked. Lock was cut with a chisel tool of some kind.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Moody Bible Institute
Wells and Chestnut St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C31C8925
Size: 
Medium Women's
Color: 
Charcoal gray with lime green details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has a bag underneath the seat and a kickstand. It is a women's style step-through bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Overnight, roughly 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a tree along the sidewalk.

2009 Bianchi Cortina

Location

Chase Bank
1122 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In like new condition. Had bottle cage and saddle bag.

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?: 
3 hours

Fuji 3.0 Absolute

Location

U.I.C. Marie Robinson Hall
811 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Maroon (Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No after-market upgrades (all factory parts). Front rim has two identical dents on each side from getting stuck in sewer cap. Disconnected rear brakes because tire is crooked (read brake cable possibly hanging loose). Right pedal bent. Two different kind of tires. Derailer cable is ripped at end from pedal yanking it. Multiple scratches all over frame.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike to UIC housing bicycle rack and realized it was stolen when I was heading to class in the morning. The offender left an old rusty green huffy by the bike rack.

Cannondale F2000

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4646 North Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue w/white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition / some minor scratches along toptube Schwalbe Racing Ralph great condition in front / worn in rear Selle Italia Saddle slight wearing Bar ends scuffed wheels are secured via Pinhead wheel locks

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen during Lincoln Square October fest (Saturday afternoon).

Specialized Roubaix Expert

Location

1945 N. Honore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STAE58C0203
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
white with black lettering and pinstriping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is excellent other than scratches on right handlebar tape, right pedal and rear derailler. Pedals are Shimano Ultegra. Upgraded Mavic Kysrium SL wheelset. Specialized seat pack containing tube and tool and inflator. Upgraded Koobi saddle. Garmin Edge 500 computer.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Our detached 2-car garage on the alley behind our house was broken in to. Overhead door was apparently rammed in to by a truck and bottom was pulled out forcibly.