Recent Reports

09 TREK 700 WSD

Location

On Washington, behind Ogilvie train station
500 W. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 3:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
14 inch low
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand spanking new with very distinguishable Topeak child carrier seat on back.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
biked to work at the train station locked my bike, double checked lock went to work, came to get bike at the end of the day to find entire bike, baby carrier and lock gone.

DiamondBack Women's Mountain Bike

Location

LPAC
1019 W Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Full size women's bike
Color: 
Light Blue/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is an older (10 years) frame (a light blue/lavender color). The seat was brand new as were the tires and handle bars. Part of the Diamondback logo was worn off on one side of the bike. There is a sticker on the seat post that says 33 W Monroe (a bike parking sticker for my job).

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?: 
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?: 
I locked it at 6pm and it was still there at 9pm, but was gone at 11pm.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up to go to work and someone stole it from right in front of the gym.

2005 Bianchi Veloce

Location

union park
1501 randolph avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Celeste green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stock besides Record Hubs, Mavic Open Pro Rims on Continental Duraskins, crappy platform pedals, black bar tape, black Bianchi saddle. as per http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2005&Brand=Bianchi&Model=Veloce&Type=bike Also has a "Gran Fondo" shop sticker on the tube.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Found cut cable lock hung from chainlink fence when i returned to spot where bike was locked, across from main entrance to Pitchfork Festival in Union Park.

Cannondale H300

Location

Health Care Service Corporation
300 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 8:33am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HG058391883017HD5N20
Size: 
20" Frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is 11 years old, but it is in excellent condition. A flat handlebar was just put on, different than the one that comes with the bike. New/different tires were put on (a bit thicker than normal tires for a road bike). There is a speedometer on the handlebars & a black lock attachment around the frame (just a small black box that the lock attached to when lock was not being used).

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
An African-American male in shorts, a white tshirt, glasses, and a backpack approached from the west side of the office building, came around front, and then lingered around the bike racks on the east side of the building. Pretending to have a key, he fumbled around & then proceed to (I assume) cut the lock from the bike. He then rode off on the bike. (This is from video surveillance)

Diamondback Expert

Location

4622 N. Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens Large (60cm)
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark green bike in good condition, Continental tires, bottle holder with no bottle.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from a locked location on a second floor porch, on a fenced and locked property.

Diamondback Sorrento

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago
1100 South Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17 Inch Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extremely well kept condition, looks brand new. Has a white selle san marco ponza saddle with a black stripe down the middle. Has a black rear rim and spokes and a silver front rim and spokes, wheels do not match. Also has a silver bontrager wire bottle cage.

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?: 
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?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack outside of the UIC parking garage at the intersection of Halsted and Taylor. It was locked through the frame and the front wheel. It is a well lit and well patrolled area both by UIC police and Chicago police. Thus, I believe it was stolen late at night to avoid anyone seeing. Both the lock and the bike are missing.

Shimano equippment. Make dont know

Location

Hayes and Neva
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Big Ciclist
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Professional Cyclist bike in blue metallic color.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All night, it was in the garage
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the garage

Raleigh Technium

Location

My garage
3045 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Approximately 14.5 inch frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handlebars covered with black foam and duct tape, missing caps. Frame has water bottle holder. Armadillo tires. Bike is 10-15 years old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, but I noticed it was gone about 36 hours after parking it in the garage.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage, not locked. Someone (a worker or neighbor) must have left the garage door open at some point Thursday night or Friday.

2008 Women's Trek Hybrid

Location

Sheffield/Belmont [Exactly where Sheffield meets School]
3257 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium women's 26"
Color: 
Green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new looking, handlebar grips were great.... new cushioned seat.

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?: 
Locked to a tree (i've since been told that's illegal?!); saw it 4 hours prior to discovering its disappearance.
Incident Description: 
Locked my bicycle up at 9 AM, saw it around 1 PM and discovered it was missing at 5 PM. It was locked to a tree [figure eight style) and was right in front of the building I work in. The bike is dark green and black and looks pretty new. If you see my baby, please try to save her from her kidnapper!

Women's Schwinn World Tourist

Location

2409 W. Leland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
27" wheels I'm pretty sure
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There's an old fashioned bell on the right handlebar and a place to mount a light on the left. There's red splash guards on both the wheels; not brand new but from the late 80s/early 90s I think, and in good condition. Silver spokes on the wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
11 hours (overnight)
Incident Description: 
Locked it up around 11 p.m. to a chain link fence post separating my friend's backyard from his neighbor's. I'd locked it there on Monday without any problems, and my friend had also locked his own bike there in the same manner hundreds of times without an issue. Around 7 a.m. we heard what sounded like mechanical sawing but since he lives right by the Brown Line I thought it was just construction. Can't say for sure if that was someone sawing my lock, though, because I didn't go look.

Sette 7 Shadow Moutain bike

Location

Pine Grove Street, The side entry 655 W. Irving Park Place Tower
Pine Grove Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 3:18pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
medium or 26"
Color: 
Blk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, yellow(Tomac)handle bars, Black alumnium Sette 7 Shadow frame,Marzochi shock forks black, Bombshell black alumnium rims 26", chromoly cracks (Azonic 3 piece)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in the same place with several other bikes.

Dyno Kozmopolitan

Location

My locked garage
North Van Buren Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Please contact me for #
Size: 
Medium women's frame
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2002 Dyno Kozmopolitan (part of the Kustom Kruiser series) – pink beach cruiser with a light pearly finish, full-wrap fenders (with martini decals), a bowling ball/pins decal on the chainguard, white-wall tires, a white saddle, big beach cruiser handlebars with magenta/white bullet-tipped grips (stock is black/grey grips) and a purple bell. She is built like a tank, rides like a dream and is sadly missed.

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?: 
Whenever it's not in use
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my locked garage during the day while I was at work, and he/she/they stole my beloved cruiser and a toolbox.

Fuji 1980's Model

Location

Outside my home
815 N. Campbell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame with a little bit of rust. Single speed, with a flip-flop hub. Both rims are yellow, with black spokes and the tubes are prestas. Has conventional drop down handlebars with yellow grip tape. The brakes are black Sala (brand).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
The bolt from the street sign was unscrewed late at night on July 14th into the 15th. The bike was stolen with the lock connected to it. At the same time adn presumably the same people also stole my girlfriends 1970's Schwinn. It is a woman's frame road bike with red handlebar tape.

Women's Schwinn Ranger Mountain Bike

Location

Ravenswood, near Montrose and Damen
4344 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 6:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a light or powder blue. It's in great condition -- looks new. It has a small sack under the back of the seat.

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 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 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with another bike to the wooden railing on the deck outside our apartment. Someone cut through the lock and left the lock, and oddly, left the other bike.

Mongoose 21-speed mountain bike

Location

House at Peterson / Lawndale . . . far north side
6001 N. Lawndale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
VC 2G 014C41
Size: 
26" wheel
Color: 
blue/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new . . . very distinct color scheme - bright blue and yellow . . . easily spotted as just the left handlebar end is lacking the black plastic plug or stopper.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
just one overnight . . . 9 hour
Incident Description: 
I foolishly neglected to take bike inside just one evening, instead locked it up a railing behind my house, a spot visible from the alley. Next morning I found the bike stolen and the cut cable on the ground.

Trek 520

Location

Hyde Park, corner of Kenwood and 58th
1326 E 58th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year 1999-2000 model. Trek 520 steel touring bike, navy blue with gold lettering and bianchi green handlebar tape. It had a tubus rack, fenders, kickstand, and bar-end shifters.

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?: 
8 hours (from 12AM to 8AM on Tuesday morning)
Incident Description: 
Bike just disappeared - I usually lock my bike less than a block away from my place. When I left my apartment this morning, it was nowhere in sight. Nothing left to pole, nothing!

1999 Diamondback Outlook, ladies blue

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
Ravenswood and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
15-16 inches
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue water bottle holder; black custom seat with embossed daisy pattern and white mark on side; small crack in left and right gearshifts. not new, but just tuned up and much loved.

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?: 
7:40 am - when I returned at 5:30 the bike was gone
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in the morning to take the train to work. I'm honestly not sure what happened; my bike was far from the best one in the lot. Someone must have decided to take mine becuase they could cut through my lock (the bike shop that tuned it up said that was possible). I am very sad that the FIRST day i decided to commute with my bike someone took it from me. I am angry.I will pay a reward for its' return.

KHS; Urban X-press

Location

Clyborn Metra Stop
930 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 12:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V70802129
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Year- cracked right gear shift.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike at the Metra Station at 430pm on Saturday, July 11th and returned the next morning- Sunday, July 12th to find that my bike was no longer there.

KHS Urban X

Location

stolen from in front of house.
3132 S. Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U90826376
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old, brand new. Planet Bike comfort saddle. Rack, fenders. Bell integrated into left brake lever.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Lifted off a fence.

Lamborghini Viaggio Tandem

Location

Garage
2421 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
31-inch standover with 21-inch top tube length (front), 28-inch standover (rear)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White tandem road bike is only two years old, excellent condition (though had a flat front tire when stolen). Black seats and handlebar grips, 24 speed. Aluminum frame, 700c tires. Has "Torino Lamborghini" written in cursive on the down tube with a red crest symbol.

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?: 
two weeks in same location in our garage
Incident Description: 
The tandem bike was the only item stolen from our residential garage, accessible only through the alley, behind a locked gate. The other bike was not touched, nor were any of the items of value in the yard. Bike must have been walked away or put in a vehicle, as it had a flat front tire (or the rider definitely damaged the rims). Garage was not locked, just the 6' iron gate leading to the garage was.