Recent Reports

Trek Mountain Bike

Location

Residential Garage
3532 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Duct tape on brake levels. Slightly torn up seat. You get the idea.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Thieves entered our locked garage through back yard. Took this bike and one other (Jamis Commuter, see separate post), and left through alley.

Jamis Commuter

Location

Residential Garage
3532 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18" Frame
Color: 
Maroon/Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Planet Bike fenders, silver rear rack with child seat adaptor attached, bell (L) and cupholder (R) on handlebars. Light attached to rear rack, and a light attached to spokes (one on each wheel). (Picture included is older and does not show these accessories)

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our locked garage (along with several others). Thieves entered garage through our back yard, either by scaling fence, or entering through front gate. They took two bikes (see post: Trek Mountain Bike). Exited through alley.

Womens KHS Brentwood Hybrid Cruiser

Location

51st St and S Lake Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Silver Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 Model. Generally good condition. Seventh gear does not work. Some slight external damage to derailleur. Black marks on top of frame near handlebars. Some rust on nuts. Planet Bike black plastic fenders. Plain steel kickstand. Rear light attachment to back of seat. Has a U of Chicago registration sticker on 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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen sometime between 6:15 pm and 11:30 pm from bike rack located on SW corner of 51st/Lake Park. Lock was probably cut. Helmet and cable connecting front tire to u-lock left at the scene.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

661 W. Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U04K15781
Size: 
56 inches
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, bike rack on back,

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?: 
4 days

Marin Belvedere

Location

apartment
5943 N Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0177fsr025
Size: 
13.5
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, fenders, rear rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 in a locked foyer for less than 12 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the lock foyer of my small apartment building.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

FFC West Loop
10 S Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
167CD186D
Size: 
17.5 medium frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue with white and silver accents. excellent condition. silver rack at back, rubberized slightly winged handlebars

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the bike rack on the sidewalk on the E side of Clinton where there were several other bikes and went to the gym directly across the street. When I came back an hour and a half later, the bike was gone. No sign of the lock either.

Fuji Crosstown 4.0

Location

Apartment unit
1142 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SICFJ9C13063
Size: 
Ladies - Medium
Color: 
Grey - and a purplish tint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition. Bike was well maintained and taken care of. Rear rack and front rack.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself, and in locked enclosed area in back stairwell of apartment building, and a back locked gate. So it was someone who at some point could have gained access into the building.

Americano Scattante

Location

3700 West Lyndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IDPE12A00777
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with lime green tires and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lime green seat. Lime green tires. Planet bike black fenders custom fit to the bike with obvious square shaped cut outs near brakes. Americano logo covered with black electric tape. Yellow bird visible on lower frame. Black rack on the back of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
The person who stole it jumped my neighbors fence on the opposite side of my porch, breaking his fence to get into our otherwise locked up apartment building. Used chain cutters of some sort.

Bianchi Dalmine

Location

Western and Devon
6218 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
White Frame/Fork, White Wheels, White handle bars/Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a Sram Omnium crankset with sram RED Bottom Bracket Cup set

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?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the basement of where I live. The basement is locked. It was broken into and the bike were stolen.

Fuji Cross 1.1

Location

Western and Devon
6218 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 CM
Color: 
Matte Blue, Black, and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a Ritchy Handle Bars and Stem, White Bontrager Saddle, and 11/22 cassette and a Force Double Crank Set. It is brand new.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement of my apartment. This is a locked area.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Home
2247 S Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
average
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike. Rugged tires. Straight handle bars. Flat rack on the back. Cup holder attached to frame. Stamped with "Working Bikes" logo. New seat and back tire. No tire wells.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stored in garage. Neighbor that shares garage may have inadvertently left door open last night. Received a knock on our front door this morning notifying us that our garage door was open. The bicycle and our small camping axe were the only things noticed to be missing, though my car was searched as well.

Kent lajolla street cruiser

Location

Home
2128 n whipple st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black with orange rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, the pedal arm on the left side is black while the right one is the original silver

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5hrs
Incident Description: 
They used a stick to get leverage and bust the lock

Giant

Location

3550 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C72J01669
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 months old. Had some dirt caked near the bottom of the bike. Some scratch marks are evident on the top of the frame due to wear from bike lock holder. A metal water bottle holder rests on the inner section of the frame. White and red bike light attached to the seat post.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The morning of the incident, I found my cable bike lock cut and on the pavement next to the stairwell. My bike had been attached by U-Lock to one of the wooden posts on the stairwell and the post had been unscrewed and left on the side of the building. I locked up the bike the night before without any incident and woke up the next morning to find it gone. There was a green bike next to another stairwell in the alley that was not locked up at all and was untouched when I returned that evening.

2012 Trek 3500

Location

Residence
900 Washington St.
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU055C1538G
Color: 
Grey/Silver and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. One reflector on the right pedal is broken. Other than that in excellent condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen on Sep 10, 2013. It was looked in a bike storage area in the apartment.

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Barrington Train Depot
South Spring Street
Barrington , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icfj1k00874
Size: 
19
Color: 
Black with silver rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, gatorskin tires, plastic toe clips, battery operated rear light.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at the Barrington Train Station (Metra). I think the bike was stolen in early afternoon. There was another bike already in my location when I returned at 8:45pm.

Specialized Globe Comp 2008 Hybrid

Location

Clark & Hubbard corner
Hubbard & Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with white lettering "GLOBE"

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?: 
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 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to street sign ("pay for parking") on Hubbard near Clark intersection (near Boss bar). Returned a few hours later and both bike and lock were gone. The bike settings were set for a very tall person. There is a red reflector on the back of the bike (under the seat) and a battery powered flashing headlight attached to the front handlebars.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

2707 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
approx 20" frames
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is old and grip tape is mostly worn off. There was a cable lock on it. The attached picture shows the yellow bike that is missing.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my garage, the door did not close properly and re-opened.

eMotion eBike Endure

Location

park west
armitage & lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
06912080200266009
Size: 
175 lbs
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
eMotion eBike electric bike (assisted)

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Has a key and self locking mechanism

Novartis 2013 women's baby blue Jaunt XX

Location

Home
Bissell st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U123Y15343
Color: 
Baby blue, white seat, orange kid seat on front handlebar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Yepp kid seat in front, red horn on lefts HB

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
24 hours

2013 Cannondale Quick 6

Location

Paulina & Henderson
1700 W Henderson St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM132513359
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black with wite lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike with Topeak cargo rack in rear and Serfas replacement seat. Armadillo tires. Kozy store sticker on frame below seat. Small bike bag under seat.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stored on enclosed porch facing rear alley. Door closed but no deadlock.