Recent Reports

Fuji Track Pro

Location

My Garage
2335 N Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, custom track bike with purple

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our garage at our house and stole my bike, as well my wife's bike. There wasn't really anything else stolen but they did also steal my U-Lock as well (no key?!) The bike has a few dents in the top tube and lower. Details: 2007 Fuji Track Pro Frame (Painted Black) Fixed Gear Brooks Professional Leather Saddle 2010 Velocity DeepV Purple Rims TruVativ Omnium Crank Steven Hamilton Purple Pedals with good grip screws Hold fast custom made power straps Cane creek painted stem Black Oury Sticky Grips New Gold Chain Chopped Handlebars

Trek woman's hybrid black w/ white letters

Location

Diversey and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 8:09am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard sized woman's bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusty, says Trek in white on the side, mid-90's make

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year
Incident Description: 
The bike disappeared somewhere between last night and 1:00 PM today.

Cannondale Adventure 3-2009 model

Location

5th floor of parking garage, mounted to pillar.
130 North Garland Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NO16885
Size: 
adult size w/medium to large wheels
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition with front and seat suspension, mounted tool kit below seat, Specialized Seedzone Sport Odometer,stirrup pedals, water bottle holder, and rear and front light flashers

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between hours of 5PM and 8AM next morning, stolen during in-between hours on 8/2/12 from parking garage where bike was secured to pillar
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the 5th floor of our parking garage sometime after midnight on today, August 2. It was secured to a pillar adjacent to my parking space by a cable and key lock. The back wheel was further secured to the bike frame by a steel u-lock. I believe the bike was stolen by someone with access to our garage who was able to enter perhaps in a large van. He cut the cable by which the bike was secured, and perhaps physically carried the bike to the enclosed van, thereafter most likely driving out of our garage undetected.

Ironhorse

Location

George and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17" (ish)
Color: 
Silver with purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ladies mountain bike with front suspension. Silver with white and purple detail. A little rust. Black water bottle cage. Headlight taped on handlebars. In great condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was inside the locked 3 flat apt. house. Stolen from laundry room.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in laundry room of locked 3 flat apt. house. Had a u-lock and cable lock on it, but not locked. Was put in there the evening of August 1 and was noticed missing at 6am August 2. The door to the house was locked, but the door to the laundry room was not. People in the house had access to it, but someone from outside the house would've had to break in. This is the second bike we've had stolen in 3 weeks, not from the same location and different types of incidents.

Giant TCR

Location

Residence
752 Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 7:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56?
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schimano 105 group set components. Ironman sticker on frame with a name on it. Terry butterfly saddle.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my friend's closed and locked garage.

Raleigh Misceo 0.0

Location

Millennium Park bike rack
NW corner of Monroe Street and Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 3:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U12K26014
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
21-speed, black Bell rack on the back, clamp for a pump and a bottle holder on the frame, clip for a light on the right side of the handlebars near the shifter. The clear plastic cover over the left shifter indicator was not flush with the top of the shifter due to an accident. One long scratch on the front of the frame, just under the handlebars. One long scratch on the top of the frame.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a rack outside Millennium Park near many other bikes. When I left the park a couple hours later, I walked past and saw that the bike was there before walking toward the lake. When I walked back 20 minutes later, my bike was gone. Three or four other bikes were still locked to the bike rack. My helmet also was taken, as I had locked it to the bike.

2010 Dawes Lightning 1200

Location

Bike rack just out side of the Walgreens next to CTA stop
State and Adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 12:12am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
36
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition with silver, full coverage, after market fenders. Otherwise, just as pictured. More pictures found at www.bikesdirect.com

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately 1 hour.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside place of business. Building security cameras recorded black male cutting the lock from the bike. Suspect was wearing light colored sneakers, dark denim pants, a light colored long sleeve collared shirt and a dark backpack (the video is in b/w, with grainy imagery, no other specifics can be made). He removes some type of cordless saw from his backpack to cut the lock. Rides off with bike taking the cut lock and cable with him. The only evidence he left... some video footage. The bike was locked with a kryptonite u-lock and kryptonite cable. The cable was ran through the rear wheel and around seat tube, making a loop onto itself. The free end of the cable was locked onto the front wheel with the u-lock and onto the bike rack.

trek 820

Location

home
805 s. bishop st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 12:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike was in great condition, tune up was done a few days before the incident

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
a few days, was located in the porch of my apartment
Incident Description: 
bike was locked every night. By 8 am we try to leave the house to work and the bike was not there anymore. A police report was filed. Report is not here but will place it asap.

SE Lager

Location

Illinois center
233 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47in
Color: 
gray and teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Gray and Teal SE Lager

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen on 7-31-2012 from the bike rack at the East side of 233 N. Michigan Ave. The rack is located at the corner of Stetson and East South WAter sometime between 9am and 12:30 when I came out to get it. They took my bike and my lock.

Gary Fisher 2011

Location

Old Town
241 W. Scott St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 8:46pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU344C0344D
Size: 
52 inches
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gary fisher simple city 3. Camel color seat and handle bars. brass (japan) bell. brown basket on back with tie dye straps

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen in OLD TOWN, Chicago. Gary Fisher, camel handlebars and seat, black frame. Brown basket on back with tie dyed straps, brass (japan) bell. The bike was attached to my porch (newer u-lock w/flat key) and the theft broke the porch. Bike lock should still be attached to frame.

Biria

Location

Apartment Building
3045 W. Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 6:49am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, was all shiny silver chrome with purple grips on the handlebars. The back wheel is a Weinmann Pegasus, and had several colorful beads on it at the time it was stolen. It also has the Chicago Bike law sticker that looks like the Chicago flag, on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to a wooden pole in the back of my apartment building, had a metal "rope" looped around the back wheel and the frame and then locked the rope to my u-lock, u-lock was around the wooden pole and through the front wheel of the bike. Only the front wheel, u-lock, and cut rope remain at the scene. Someone cut the rope, and un-did the front tire from the rest of the bike so they could steal it.

2008 Black Gary Fisher Wingra 22.5 in

Location

Stone Avenue Train Station
Stone Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 7:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU263C1600B
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in very good shape may have little rust on chain, had an old seat that was fraying on sides, and new ergonomic handles, also had a red and silver sticker by the pedals. So it would probably have a new seat on it.

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 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 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked and caught the train downtown for work, arrived that evening to find the bike gone. One of two things probably happened, someone got off a train either going to Chicago or further out, stole the bike and got back on another train with the bike, or somone came by dimantled the lock and took it in a truck.

Marin Nail Trail

Location

Internal garage
Wicker Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Can't remember
Size: 
Full frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow decals. Yellow water bottle holder. Toe straps. Off road tyres. Padded gel saddle. Vertical handle bar extensions. 21 gear, Very light. coiled lock on vertical saddle bar.

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?: 
Stored permanently in GARAGE for last 18 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door pried open. The thief even left his own delapidated bike in our garage.

1970 Chiorda Road Bike

Location

The Southern
Honore and North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19''
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage white Chiorda frame, orange brake pads, like brown handle bar tape, light brown trim on tires. Was in great 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 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?: 
5 hours locked to another bike as well.
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to another bike around a street sign. Frames were locked around the pole, gone in hours, they must of lifted up the street sign.

Fuji Track

Location

3 flat
Arlington Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 11:22pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ8I01438
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped frame, purple handlebars, toe clips, water cage, single speed freewheel

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 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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Last night at 4:20am (right after the rain storm) I heard a man with an electric saw out side by the bikes. I yelled down at him to stop and he yelled back up "hey." I called 911 and they drove by 5 min later, shined a light on the area and kept moving. This morning at 7am when I went out at least 2-3 out of the 6 bikes were missing. I found 4 cut locks total but I believe at least one of them was from a bike that had been stolen a few weeks back.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Park at the corner of Halsted, Lincoln, Fullerton
2410 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MT31104323
Size: 
19.5" Frame
Color: 
Blue / Platinum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2004 Jamis Coda Sport Hybrid Bike with straight handle bars. Also had a headlight, rear light, bike computer (which didn't work), bag under the seat, and water bottle. Bike is in decent shape. Registered in the Village of Deerfield.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours (duing Taste of Lincoln Avenue)
Incident Description: 
Bike lock (cable with pad lock)was cut. Bike was locked to a fence along a sidewalk at a park with many other bikes. Sidewalk was hidden behind a parked truck. Occurred during the Taste of Lincoln Avenue Fest between 2 and 4pm on Sunday, 7/29. Lock, cable, and my helmet were left at the scene. Cable was not a super strong cable (which was why my bike was chosen).

KHS Urban Xcape

Location

Belmont and Cumberland Bus 77 Terminal
Belmont and Cumberland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Okay. Gears popped out of place sometimes. Had scratches on the frame. Had duct tape on the handle bars. Sometimes the grips on the handle bars would come off a little.

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?: 
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?: 
About 24 hours
Incident Description: 
About a week ago my headlight went missing while the bike was locked in the same spot it was eventually stolen from. Not sure who might have taken it or when.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

North Ave Beach
1603 n lake shore dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15 in
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the bike racks at north ave beach.

Cannondale R400

Location

Condo
1901 s calumet
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2012 - 4:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Worn tires. Texas maintance sticker. 2 water holders

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?: 
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?: 
Month
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage

2006 Kona Stuff

Location

Lakeview
Greenview and School
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Off White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a good run but had normal wear and tear of a couple of seasons of hard riding.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Monthes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage.