Recent Reports

Women's Red GT Mountain Bike

Location

Whole Food's Market Lower Parking Garage
Roosevelt Road at Canal Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 12:09pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's red GT mountain bike. 4 years old. Black kick stand

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to rack in lower parking garage at Whole Foods. Lots of other surrounding bikes. Went to work out and when I came out it was gone. "Mall" security wasn't any help and the Whole Foods employees (and manager) were unconcerned of the incident.

Fuji - Marlboro Red Folding Moutain Bike

Location

Bridge Port- From my Backyard
3223 S. Lituanica
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 5:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Has a marlboro plate on the neck. The bike folds in half when the seat is removed.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unsure if it was locked the day it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Unsure if it was locked at all. I came home late last saturday night and may have forgotten to lock it. The next day it was gone. fuji 26 inch folding mountain bike fits in trunk of car red marlboro promo. This bike is no longer in production. The photo that is posted is not of the actual bike. Very similar. The handle bars are black on mine though.

Stepthru Bianchi Milano

Location

2706 N. Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CX0064829C
Size: 
19" female
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new white bicycle.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked approximately 1 month in common bike room of apartment complex.
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock missing from common bike room of large apartment complex.

KHS urban-x

Location

Across the street from Walgreens
michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 4:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some scratches, fender was slightly bent. Had a mirror on the left side, a bottle holder, toe clips, and a small red light attached on the rear of the frame that did not work. also, the back brake was not attached.

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 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?: 
between 9:30 am and 330 pm
Incident Description: 
After finishing my shift inside 111. east wacker, I walked to the bike rack only to find my U-lock cut, and no bicycle. this was around 3:30 pm.

Trek 7300 FX

Location

MDA City Apartments
63 E Lake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C65FK809
Size: 
20
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly New 2005 Model. Replaced factory tires with slimmer road tires. Has a slightly bent right brake handle due to a fall. No other blemishes. Has toe brackets, with the right one broken (and held together with a white duct tape)

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?: 
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?: 
5-6 hours between 10PM to 3:30AM
Incident Description: 
Had it locked to a light pole... i have previously locked it there many times, but not that late. Came back down around 3:30AM and it was gone. It has NO SEAT because i took it with me.

Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

Apartment Building
57th St. and S. Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is about 10 years old but well maintained. It has a specialized "body geometry" seat with red on the bottom. It has gray handle bar extensions, a kick stand and a rear rack. The gear shifts do not match the handle part because they were replaced several years ago. The rear tire is much newer then the front tire (I bought it a few weeks before my bike was stolen).

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 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?: 
Less than 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of my apartment building at 10p.m. on Saturday, June 28th. When I went out for a run on Sunday June 29th at around 10:30 a.m. the bike was gone. My U-lock was laying where my bike had been. It looked like it had been clawed and bent out of shape.

Diamond Back Edgewood Hybrid Bike

Location

Quaker Oats Building
321 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's 26"
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 months old, black detachable seat, should still have a wire/combo lock wrapped from the seat through the back tire and around the frame. Front tire was left U-locked to street sign so it is only the frame and back tire left.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
830 am-1245 pm noticed it was gone when I went to take lunch
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike with a U lock through the front tire and frame. I also used a cable lock with combo to lock the seat to the rear tire and around the frame near the pedals. My front tire can be unlatched so they must have unlatched my front tire and got the frame loose. My wire/combo lock must have been cut with strong cutters as the rear tire wouldn't move if it was all still locked together. All that is left is the front tire and u lock locked to the street sign.

1973 Schwin Suburban

Location

North/ Milwaukee/ Damen Intersection
North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 9:22pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's 10 Speed
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in mint condition. It was a relatives from 1973, and had probably ridden 10 times. There is a gold plaque on the frame that states it was registered in Omaha, NE some time in the 70's. There were fenders over both tires.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was not locked, it was located under stairwell in apartment building
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in the middle of the night from a locked apartment building near the North/ Milwaukee/ Damen intersection.

Trek 7100 mens hybrid

Location

my open garage with my family home
weeping willow
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 10:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU329C2701B
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
blk/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new men's trek hybrid bike, with computer small saddle bag, lights, pedal clips, livestrond helmet, too with my name label inside.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike ws in my own garage, taken while I was running
Incident Description: 
I went running while my wife and son took a nap. It was the fourth and all of the neighbors were out, cooking out, etc. Someone walked into my garage and took off with my bike and helmet. At least they rode safely, the little @#$%.

Giant Sedona LX

Location

Garage in Alley of our House
4448 North Whipple Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 1:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was virtually Brand New. Standard issue on features for the bike including disc brakes. The only "modification" was that it had an added trailer piece on the seat post for attaching a Trek child's bike to it. It also had a kickstand.

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?: 
The Bike was in the garage, the garage was left open for about 1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had left my garage open by accident and the bike was taken from the hanging post where it was.

2007 Schwinn Sierra GSD Comfort Bike

Location

3244 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
hva07c12500
Size: 
small-meduim
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was almost exactly a year old - very new looking and very clean. It's green with silver lettering and a silver handle bar. It's a men's bike but was small enough for a girl to ride on. It had anti-theft bolts on the tires and Radius Mech 7.0 disc brakes. I had removed the seat before it was stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 15 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked to a ten foot fence post behind my apartment. They cut the chain links off of the fence and pulled the bike over it. The bike was locked with a Kryptonite combination U-Lock and the seat was not on the bike.

miyata 512

Location

uic- Marie Robinson hall
811 halsted st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 6:53pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" i think
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new tires (armadillo kevlar) and racing tubes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 1 week, but 3 days unsurvayed
Incident Description: 
my whole bike wasn't stolen, but my rear wheel was stripped off, i know its not that big of a deal, but its going to cost me more money than i have. aluminum frame (i belive) i had just replaced it with new armadillo nonflat kevlar tires and high pressure racing tubes.

Vintage Sears and Roebuck bike from the 70's, no certain model name, handed down from my grandma

Location

backyard
2026 W. hutchinson st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Short, 17-18 inch frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty old, with some paint scratches and some rust on the chrome but not much. Blue ladies bike with a stepthrough frame and a Sears and Roebuck sticker on the handle bar post. No other brand names on the bike, but it might have been a Free spirit. White handlebars, leather comfort seat with a metal plate on the back that said "Viscount". The rear fender was blue and white, with a V shape and a round rear reflector set into it.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day.
Incident Description: 
I usually know better than to leave my bike out in the back yard, instead of dragging it into the basement, but that night I forgot. The next day it was gone.

2006 Lemond Croix de Fer

Location

Whole Foods
3640 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51 [or possibly 54]
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new - the major distinguishing features are Shimano BMX pedals and a scrape on the top of the left gear shifter.

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 parking meter.

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?: 
20-30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Wasn't thinking when I locked my bike and helmet to a parking meter, so the bike could have been lifted up and over (although with the helmet and cable lock still attached). Occurred after the Gay Pride Parade, so there were still ~50-100 people outside, across the street. Sadly, no one saw anything unusual.

2008 Motobecane Messenger Track

Location

Walgreens
kimball and fullerton ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 12:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
43 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new single speed with flat black pedals and narrow silver road handle bars with dark grey tape.

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 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?: 
ten minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was located in front of Walgreens on Fullerton and Kimball for ten minutes on a Sunday around 5:30pm. The bike frame was locked with a new U-lock and when i got back the lock was left in-tact, still on the bike rack. Not sure how they managed to do that.

Women's Raleigh SC 30

Location

Imperial Towers
4250 N. Marine Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 1:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
R003903632
Size: 
16
Color: 
cherry/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, Eco rack with bunge chords, front and back lights for saftey, U-lock holder, Water holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
2 days maybe
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked up right on Marine Drive right in front of my building that has 24 hour security and is in plain clear view of Lake Shore Drive. I think it was taken between 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the morning as that is when there are fewer people around to witness this incident.

Giant FCR3

Location

In Hyde park on Blackstone just north of 58th street.
5748 S. Blackstone
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GY511982
Size: 
Large Frame but smaller tires then usual
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 2 years old but in PERFECT condition. It has a rear kickstand and a mount for a U lock between the 2 middle bars of the frame. also on the 2nd lowest bar of the frame from the top was a U of Chicago Police registration number so there should be residue left from the peeling off of that sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
About 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The Thief cut through the bar on the bike rack, then removed my wheel and was able to get the bike off with the U-Lock still attached to the bike and the wheel. He/She must have carried the bike home and cut the lock later.

Gary Fisher Advance

Location

Just north of the alley and Emil's
123 N Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 4:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13" frame
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 15 months old. Trek headlight and taillight attached. Trek Interlock trunk attached to seatpost. Lefthand gear-shifter slightly detached. Cable lock mount attached to main post.

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?: 
Locked it up at 9:05 am and it was gone when I returned at 5:20pm
Incident Description: 
Guessing it was stolen when foot-traffic was minimal and a delivery truck was parked in front of where my bike was parked. Also would guess that the lock wasn't fully engaged and the thief just popped it open, they picked the lock or cut the cable. Didn't leave anything behind though. I'm not sure if it was there when I went out to lunch because I don't remember checking on it. The picture is from http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/235. Thanks for helping me find my bike!

Giant Cypress men's bike in blue

Location

northwest corner of milennium park
randolph and michigan ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C18C9278
Size: 
Large
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand NEW...this was only the fourth time I've ridden it. The color is a blue fade its goes from light to darker blure from front to back. There is also a green sticker on the bike that says "Bushwacker" which is the store where I boght the bike in Peoria.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked it on a back rack on the northwest corner of millennium park right off of michigan and randolph on a Sunday afternoon when tons of people were around...we left to go to summerdance and came back, and not only was my bike gone, but all of the other bikes on the rack were gone as well...I thought it was unusual that with so many people around that some could just walk away with a locked up bike.

surly steamroller

Location

inner basement of my apartment building (call it the panic room)
1112 w. 18th st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
m5101377
Size: 
59cm bike
Color: 
gunmetal grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As it was last seen: A surly modified for my height (Part of the reason I dearly want this back: it was very difficult to find a frame that fit my frame. I'm a tall girl with long legs and a short torso. My pant inseam is 36-37 inches if that helps gauge the standover on a potential found bike...) -A steep 59cm frame size with unusually short stem and smaller than normal handlebars for a typical men's bike (model has no braze-ons/ welded joints ) -A CroMo (steel) frame: Gunmetal grey color -single speed flip-flop fixed gear i(I dont remember the gearing ratio I had on there, but would say it is a bit higher than normal choice) -large caliper u-type brakes. Brake levers are hood mounted. -mavic wheels -tan leather brooks saddle -tan leather handlebar tape (with a long deep scratch on the left side from the license-less driver who hit me last October) -light pink platform type eggbeater pedals- crank brothers candy's (my old team pedals)... sad. *Differs from the attached (old) pictures in that most the decals were removed last year and the remaining decal on the top tube was covered with black electrical tape. The metal emblem on the front should still be there. I didn't have enough upper body strength to remove it. Crank arm should still have it's decal

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?: 
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 in the locked inner basement of my apartment were (we all) store our bikes (and other things) everyday.
Incident Description: 
My dear bicycle (and only means of transport) was stolen from the inner basement of my apartment on w 18th st. this Thursday afternoon (26 june) between 12:15pm and 10 pm. Tenants in the retail space below were being evicted for various serious reasons and (they/their moving help/ransom asshole friends who turned up to make trouble during the process) grabbed it from the adjoining tenant basement before landlord figured something was up and had everything re-keyed before anything else was taken. Unless it was malicious, my bicycle just had the misfortune of being the closest object to the door adjoining their space. Inner basement usually involves first having a key to the building, a key to the basement and entering the inner basement/storage space.