Recent Reports

2003 Cannondale Warrior 500

Location

Black landscape railing on side of apartment building
Roscoe side of 3330 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N088639
Size: 
large
Color: 
metallic sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some scratches from locking up on forks/frame; silver lettering; 'handcrafted in USA w/flag imprint; small dent on frame top/middle bar; black rear wheel rack w/shoddy grey/black bag w/broken zipper; silver water bottle cage on verticle-rear bar of frame; green squirrel toy hanging from duct-taped bike seat; black handle cross-bar; Armadillo Kevlar tires; 27-speed; new metal pedals w/black foot cages; OnGuard lock holder on rear top frame bar; Kryptonite self-locking wheels and seat.

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 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?: 
From 1pm to 9am - afternoon and night of 9/20/09
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked w/a Bulldog OnGuard U-lock to a black railing separating lawn from sidewalk on side of apartment building on residential street. Car-type key opens lock, so I believe entire lock was cut through. Bike also had Kryptonite self-locking wheels and seat. It rained that afternoon and I left outside overnight unfortunately. In the morning when I went to ride my baby to work, it was gone.

Schwinn Mesa Runner

Location

wilmette
Gross Point meets ridge rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 9:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
19
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rebuild - 80 Schwinn mountain bike into a commuter with fenders, rack, lights, and a coffee holder.

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?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
evening at home - in the front yard
Incident Description: 
set my bike on my garage door, when I came out someone had walked by and grabbed it.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Ravenswood Metra train station
Leland and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 18, 2009 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
On Guard anti theft wheel axles, front tire different brand than rear, cut out seat, attached cupholder

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?: 
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?: 
10 hrs
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on a rack along with a number of other bikes at the Ravenswood train station. I left it in the morning and when I came back about 5:15 pm, it had disappeared along with the lock. Many other bikes were still locked there, but there was no trace of mine. I can only guess as to how the thief or thieves was able to defeat the 2008 Kryptonite u lock I was using

Motobecane Track

Location

Clybourn Metra area
Ashland and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright orange frame and fork with MOTOBECANE decals, black and chrome components, black tape wrap on handles, front and rear brakes, flip-flop hub. Good condition, limited scratches.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Large U-lock through front wheel and frame to rack, small pitbull U-lock through back wheel & frame.
Incident Description: 
My bike was left—locked to one of the bike racks on Ashland, under the highway—outside the Metra Clybourn station between 4:10pm and 9:30pm on Monday, September 21st. There was no evidence, from what I could tell, that the bike had ever been there when I returned for it. My friend's bike had also been stolen in this manner recently.

2006 Trek 1000 WSD Road Bike

Location

Condo
Fulton & Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA5HR561
Size: 
54cm (~19")
Color: 
Blue/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 2006 Trek 1000 WSD Road Racing Bike w/ a blue/purple Alpha SL Aluminum Frame, Alloy hubs, Bontrager Sport Crankset, Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur and a silver water cage. Reward offered, no questions asked. Please follow the link for a more clear picture: http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/images/prod_2048.jpg

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?: 
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?: 
It was in our condo's garage, locked and hanging on the wall.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the condo's garage and stole my bike, but left my husband's bike. Both bikes hung from the same rack that is mounted to the garage wall where each bike had Kryptonite U-Lock through the front wheel and frame then locked to the rack with a chain lock. The chain lock had been cut, but left hanging there. My husband's bike seems to be untouched. Generally, the car prevents someone from getting to the bikes, but since the car wasn't there all weekend, they were accessible. My bike was taken at some point between Sept 16th 8:30pm and Sept 20th 6:30pm. Please help.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Knapp Biomedical Discovery Ctr.
56th St. and Drexel Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old bike but in good condition; stickers reading "SCHWINN LE TOUR" are mostly eroded Stickers: University of Chicago bike room registration (top crossbar); sticker identifying it as having been purchased from a shop in Millcreek, PA (below seat post); one or two other stickers I honestly can't remember Parts: Avocet seat with new seat post; missing front fender with frame still attached to forks; back fender (aluminum) with white "Obama '08" bumper sticker applied vertically; racing bars with black and yellow foam tape; attachment for headlight on right handlebar; attachment for U-lock below seat post. Non-functioning back brake (stays clamped if applied), wobbly front brake

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?: 
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?: 
Somewhere between 2 hours and 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack next to a University of Chicago building, recently installed and well-lit. Left bike there (outside of a friend's place) due to unusual circumstances, and did not need to use until Monday morning (9/21), when it was discovered to be missing at about 9:00 AM. The rack had not been broken, and the U-lock and bike are both gone.

2008 Fuji Track

Location

Mag mile
Michigan Ave & N Water St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF7L01598
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Dark blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new condition; it has a front brake; it is missing the silver plug at the left end of the handlebar

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
Incident Description: 
I saw the guy getting away with my bike and chased after him. I chased him north on Fairbanks Ct. but he got away. He was a black guy wearing a black backpack and a silver helmet.

Marin Hybrid

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M or L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike. In great condition. Had a get seat and storage pouch on the seat stem.

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?: 
It was in my garage.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole my bike and my husband's bike. It was during the day and a neighbor saw it and reported it. They were in a van with license plates registered to someone in Elmwood Park. The police have done nothing else except take our report.

Trek 830

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with a Serfas ladies seat, hybrid tires, comfort handlebars and grips. Upgraded pedals. Rack on the back. Green bell mounted to the handlebars. Had a yellow LaSalle Bank Marathon whistle hanging from handlebars

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?: 
It was in my garage.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole my bike and my husband's bike. It was during the day and a neighbor saw it and reported it. They were in a van with license plates registered to someone in Elmwood Park. The police have done nothing else except take our report.

2009 Trek 7.3Fx Men's bike

Location

residential building
510 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 7:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new men's hybrid bike; purchased at Village Cycle on Wells (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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from behind a residential building from an area that is usually enclosed by a locked gate

Old Blue Dutch Bike, make: SPARTA

Location

510 W. Armitage; back of bldg
510 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 7:09pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
grey fenders, headlight, tail light; grey basket on back of bike

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bikes stolen from an area behind a residential building that is usually enclosed by locked gates

Trek 1200 Womans Road bike

Location

North Ave Beach, off the bike trail by the Lincoln park bridge
lake shore drive and la salle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 9:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium sized womans bike
Color: 
Black, Silver, Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, 2006 bike, clean, it has a black water bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 Hours
Incident Description: 
We locked our bikes and were at the beach 50 feet away, when we went back to head to the pavilion the one bike was gone.

Novara X-R

Location

Across from the Art Institute
Monroe and Columbus Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F6101715
Size: 
Med 16"
Color: 
Raisin
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked in bike rack on edge of Millenium Park across from Art Institute. Went into museum and when I came out a couple of hours later bike and lock were gone. They left my red bike helmet on the sidewalk. I assume someone cut through the cable lock.

Giant

Location

graduate student housing parking garage
6027 South Ingleside Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 11:38pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15" frame
Color: 
dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition - had a white crate tied on the back which has probably been removed - there weren't many distinguishing features... had fenders, had a basket lock on the front but no basket - that's hard to take off so it may still be on - there's a red tab that would lock the basket on - the back gear doesn't really work either, it doesn't switch over when riding...

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?: 
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?: 
48 hours but I had been with it 24 hours ago...
Incident Description: 
I had the bike locked to a sign in the parking area of my building. I had not attended to it in 24 hours and now it is gone. I suspect the lock was cut and the bike taken.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Drexel Square
Drexel Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Tall frame
Color: 
Blue-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. A "Cape Cycles" sticker near the chain, a rear rack, and a damaged right pedal.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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: 
Someone broke into the (locked) first floor bike locker of my apartment building, cut the lock of mine and at least one other bike, then ripped the entire rack from its concrete mooring and tried to slide off a U-lock bike, but failed at this endeavor. They also appear to have pissed on the floor, which is really gross. Reported to University of Chicago police and to landlord.

2006 Fuji Track bike

Location

Corner
Damen and Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Unsure, I'm 6'1" So around 54?
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in reasonable condition, with some scratches on fork and frame, nothing major. Bike does have a stamp from Cycle Smithy where it was purchased. At the time it was stolen, it also had a read spoiler/mudguard and a front break, as well as plastic toe-clips

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?: 
About 3 hours, bike was stolen between midnight and 2am on Thursday september 17th
Incident Description: 
I was having drinks with friends in an apartment. My bike was parked across the street. Around 1am I heard something that sounded like a buzz saw across the street. By the time I checked outside, the bike was gone along with the lock.

Nishiki

Location

Residence
2121 W Cortez St Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Grips, Blue Chain, Blue Continental GP Wheels

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my porch on the morning of Sunday September 15th. It was not locked and was located in a back stairwell. Whomever took the bike had to exit through our neighbors backyard.

Schwinn Breeze

Location

home
1317 w. grand
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
average
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. has a 1973 Topeka kansas license sticker on frame. Front silver basket. Missing front fender. New brown leather seat and matching hand grips with stitching. Back rack.

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
lock cable cut.

Specialized TriCross Sport

Location

Basement Bike Room of Condo Building.
1050 W Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M5DL06541
Size: 
56 Inch Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a 2006 Black Specialized Tri-Cross with gray lettering. On the bottom of the frame it had a lot of discoloration from locking it up on bike racks. It had a Johnny Sprocket's sticker on it. It also had my number from the triathlon on it #3319. The grips were starting to show some wear and the seat on it had a cable connecting it to the pole. It had a mount for a rear light under the seat along with a mont for a light and a computer on the handlebars.

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?: 
24-26 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up in a secure bike room in the basement of our condo. Someone had to break in the front door and then into the bike room to steal this. I last used the bike at about 3pm on 9/15 and noticed it was gone the morning of 9/17. But I just that someone else in our bldg had some stuff stolen in a storage unit adjacent to the bike room the night of 9/15 or the morning of 9/16 so I'm assuming my bike was taken at the same time (early on the 16th). There were other bikes in the room that didn't get taken so I guess I was the unlucky one here. We believe that the thief tried to come back last night because our door look to be jimmy'd with.

Fuji Berkely

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Teal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light on front handlebars, gel seat, rack on rear wheel

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day in yard behind a locked 6 ft fence.
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting in the yard behind a locked 6 ft fence and obstructed by bushes. Found missing the following day.