Recent Reports

Benotto

Location

3508 W Cortland st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Grey/Silver/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike has blue tires and silver velocity deep v rims. The blue seat has silver studs and a small rip on the top. The straight handlebars had blue grips and were shortened. I installed a used front break a while back when I volunteered at working bikes co op. It has the word Benotto stamped on the main bar and red, white and green italy flag markers on the top bar of the frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
My bike was stolen from the Western blue line stop near western and Milwaukee. Locked with U-lock.

KHS Alite 1000

Location

wrigleyville
Roscoe and N Sheffield/Clark and Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front suspension, bar ends, and scratches and gouges on right side from nasty downhill spill. Other distinguishing features not listed as to keep thief from removing hidden ID marks.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
Somebody must have watched me dismount and secure the bicycle. Then waited for me to go into a nearby restaurant and made the hit. Was inside for one hour only to return to no bike.

Bianchi Roger

Location

Sunstar Americas Inc
4635 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 5:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good-excellent condition. New 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike at work with a U-lock. Security cameras show man riding his bike through parking lot. Then he returns on foot to steal my bike. His face was covered. Coward and jerk.

Scott Sportster P4

Location

Backyard between coach house and main house
1941 W. Ohio St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2011 - 11:34am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rust around bolt connecting handlebars to fork. Holes on back for rack. Some rust on spokes and chain. Rust on metal petals.

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?: 
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 week+
Incident Description: 
Worked on bike evening before. Went to bed, woke up and went to work. Did not look for bike at that time. Came home from work to notice bike missing.

Redline Conquest

Location

Laflin and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:43am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bike, Frame is Blue/White, Red Handlebar Tape, fiziks saddle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U lock through front wheel and cable wrapped through both wheels and frame. Last seen Thursday Oct 27
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack in garage of Park 1500 lofts. There are numerous bikes at this location. Several appear to be missing. Newer U-Lock w/flat key must have been picked because lock is still attached to the rack, but my key no longer works

All-City Nature Boy

Location

Fox Briar Townhomes
Peace Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Mint Green/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Thomson stem, Gold Chris King headset, brown Deda bar tape, Time clipless pedals, rear Surly hub with 19t Surly cog on one side and a 19t freewheel on the other, Gold brake cable.

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?: 
Approximately 1 hour
Incident Description: 
I had the bike parked inside of my friends garage, along with a few other bikes. We were indoors for about an hour or less. When we came back outside to go home we noticed that my bike was no longer there.

1987 Schwinn World Sport

Location

residential basement in Bridgeport
33rd and S Lowe Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
no obvious serial number; headtube badge has 335D stamped
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
black with gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Modifications from stock: CRANKS + BB: new, sealed short spindle bottom bracket (shimano?) driveside crank: Shimano 105 (165mm) nondriveside crank: debranded bulletproof (165mm) chainring: ~42 teeth PEDALS: MKS Sylvan pedals and cages with leather straps COCKPIT: stem: long (~120mm) black quill stem bars: dimension cruisery risers (max rise, max sweep) with clear oury grips tektro front brake lever wired to a front Miche Primato long reach single pull caliper Schwinn bell (!) SADDLE: Centurion Anotomica on a black Kalloy post WHEELS + TIRES: rear: off-brand deep section fixed wheel (black rims, black spokes) with a Panaracer T-Serv (25) front: Shimano 105 hub (QR) laced to a Wolber rim with a red Continental OpenSport (23)

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day since I rode it last
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the basement of a locked building (an 8 flat) in east bridgeport, which is its customary storage space and has been for some time. I was last seen around 8pm 11/1/11. This morning (~7am) it, and another nice(er), were gone, while all the other bikes in the basement remained. Some of the others are even more valuable, but perhaps too distinctive. None of the neighbors roadmasters etc were disturbed. The building showed no sign of forced entry. The only thing weird I can think of is that there were meter readers from ComEd in the basement Monday and Tuesday (day-of). They seemed legit, but maybe they were casing the place. Anyone else have a similar experience?

Giant Escape

Location

University of Chicago South Campus
61st and Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C50D6322
Size: 
regular, wheel size 700c
Color: 
Silver with green and white trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
relatively new, good condition, silver bell

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
one night
Incident Description: 
My bike, which had been u-locked outside my dorm on Sunday evening, was gone on Monday morning. The lock remained locked to the railing, but looked like one end had been tampered with.

Cervelo P3C TT/Triathlon bike

Location

From car, parked on street
2257 N. Magnolia St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SNP3C08H00508
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cervelo P3C time trial/triathlon bike. Carbon fiber frame, 3T funda carbon fork, 172.5 mm FSA carbon cranks, Specialized Ariel womens saddle with pink trim, Silver aluminum Bontrager stem, stock Shimano R555 wheels. Front brake is stock Cervelo (black), rear is a silver shimano ultegra brake. Red, white, and blue bar tape. CatEye computer.

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?: 
7 hours, between 9 AM and 4 PM on 11/1/11
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked car from approximately 9 AM-4 PM on Tuesday, November 1, parked in broad daylight. At 4 PM, the back window of car was smashed out, and the bike was gone. Bar tape, stem, and wheels are different from those pictured in the photo. See description.

Univega Supra Sport

Location

Pilsen
2217 W Cullerton St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 8:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
black frame, red cables/bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 speed bicycle with upright stem and mustache bars, back rack, front basked (black wire) and pink water bottle holder

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?: 
Overnight, stolen from garage
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my garage on Halloween night, October 31st, 2011.

Schwinn Mesa

Location

3554 N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
A40891301
Size: 
17
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Primarily blue with black. No kickstand. All equipment on it was original.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was chained to a fence. Someone used a bolt cutter to cut through the cable, jumped my fence, and rode the bike away.

Windsor Clockwork

Location

2937 w schubert apartments
2943 W Schubert Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 6:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition w/some dirt & marks; singlespeed flip-flop hub w/white wheel rims; drop bars w/chewed-up seafoam green grip tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from inside the locked patio area of a 12-unit apartment building. Other tenants store their bikes here without locking them and I'd done this for months without a problem (a neighbor of mine stores his bike unlocked next to mine and his was not stolen). Best guess is that someone left the gate unlocked for a short time by accident. Hoping it wasn't a really despicable neighbor.

unknown

Location

taken from the back courtyard of an appartment buiding
2214 N St Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch wheel
Color: 
olive green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition basket on front red light in front white light on back "Working Bikes" sticker on frame grip shift gears

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
i live in a small apartment complex in Logan Square. my bike was locked to itself in the back courtyard, under the fire escape with the rest of the bicycles owned by tenants of the building. the area is locked and the gate is very hard to climb. however, i discovered after that the lock on the gate is broken. 2 other bikes have been taken as well.

Bianchi Valle

Location

Immediately east of the bridge over the river @ Montrose
2583 W Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H9GR03166DI01B5732D
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Meteor Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Immaculate condition. Generator hub on front wheel to power front light. American-flag bell/ringer. Cheap back-rack. Seat-post secured to frame with cable connected through saddle assembly.

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 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?: 
3 hours tops. Somewhere between 5-8pm.
Incident Description: 
I have locked the bike to this same signpost a dozen times without a problem. It's a sturdy, bolted-down post that showed no signs of having been tampered with. I'm guessing the U-Lock and cable was cut. There was nothing left behind at the scene. It is a residential area, directly in front of my friend's condo. We were 30 feet away, tops. There's a lot of traffic there as well. It must have been quick and clean.

Marin Lombard

Location

UIC Jefferson Hall
901 W Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11629GS4038
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with white lettering and some Orange accent colors, "RRB cycles" and "RRB" decals on the frame and fork. Orange disc brakes, and orange plate in front part of the frame with "KRB" in it.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up at 10:00am outside of a class room at UIC, and was gone by 12:30.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

The Gap at Broadway & Belmont
3216 North Broadway Avenue, Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334C3884F
Size: 
13 inch
Color: 
Satin Raisin (Purple)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought new June 2011. The bike has multi-colored lines on the frame of the bike. 2 small lights - 1 on the white light on the front, 1 red light on the back.

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?: 
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?: 
20-30 Minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a tree on the sidewalk right outside the main entrance to The Gap at Broadway and Belmont.

Jamis Coda Comp

Location

Corner Bakery -- Jackson Blvd. at Union Station exit.
Jackson Blvd. at Chicago River in downtown Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U89U14526
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean, no paint scratches. Has ergonomic flat grips, pedal straps (not clipless), small black saddle bag, and a kickstand.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to metal fence outside restaurant along with 3 other bikes while we ate breakfast. Only mine was gone when we came out. Meanwhile hundreds of commuters were passing by, exiting Union Station. Nobody noticed.

2010 Trek District

Location

651 W Washington Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
123C0527E
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Grey and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Scuffs on top bar. Custom seat post for extra height.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I have no idea how the bike was stolen. It was locked to a street sign outside a large commercial building in downtown Chicago. The bike is very unique and recognizable. There are also specific updates that make it one of a kind.

"Free Spirit"

Location

My Driveway
865 S. Liberty
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 6:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue/Black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, WHITE GEAR AND BRAKE CABLES, (bike was recently repaired and has new brakes/lines.) Also, NO left hand (front) brake levers on handlebars.

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was propped against backyard fence in the driveway beside my house. Believed to still be in nearby area.

Buddy Bike

Location

East side of Lincoln Park Zoo
2204 N Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 6:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Serial No.: 
-NA-
Size: 
85" total length
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 months old. Great condition. Shimano Deore 27 speed hub, Tektro IO disc brakes. Suspension fork w/60 mm travel. Pletscher bi-pod, double leg kickstand. Foldable foot pegs for the stoker. Added accessories include, LED lights, back rack, and saddle bags. This an extremely unique tandem arrangement with both riders using the same handle bars. The stoker sits between the rider and the front wheel.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My daughter and I rode the tandem to the Lincoln Park Zoo at 11am on Oct 23rd. We locked it and our helmets to a chain fence near the bike rack on the East side with a padlock and steel cable. Two hours later we returned and everything was gone. It appeared the thief pulled the fence post out of the ground and was able to slip off the cable. I had forgotten to slide the cable through one of the wheels, and with the zoo so close to the lakefront path and the extensive park, I assume the thief just rode away. This is a very unique design, only two other people have a bike like this registered in the Chicagoland area.