Recent Reports

Dahon Boardwalk

Location

Healy Metra train station
Fullerton and Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
16 inch wheels
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a brand new bicycle I purchased to take me from the Metra stop at Fullerton and Pulaski to my son's nanny after work. The bicycle was folded and locked at two places, with two different locks at the bike rack in front of the Healy Metra Station.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

Peugot

Location

Home
4514 N Whipple Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black with orange and yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty handlebars. Men's frame. Bent wire basket on front. New reflectors and LED removable front and back lights. About 15 years old. Wide black seat. Has U lock attached to downtube. Has a sticker on the frame for the "Downtube Bike Shop" in Albany NY.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was accidentally left open for 20 minutes. A neighbor saw a man walking down the alley go into our garage and take the bike and circular saw and ride away.

Raleigh, model unknown but built during or after 1990s

Location

5546 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only first gear works, brakes not working well, black seat with gray stripe, grey (I think) bell.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
three months (stolen recently)

Cannondale Quick5 2012

Location

YMCA
3333 N. Marshfiled
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
RM37599
Size: 
Cannondale Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Quick 5, Silver, Like new, bought it the end of July.

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left the Lakeview YMCA at 8:30 pm and my bike was gone. I had been chained to my friend's bike and his was still there with the locks snipped around his bike. There is video footage of the bike being stolen around 8. Had the seat with me so walked off with my bike and no seat.

Trek 1200 1994

Location

Resident apartments
2856 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in mint condition, working bike stickers under the seat, the front wheel is currently not straight, lights in front and back, u lock hook on frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My roommate came home and realized the gate was wide open and also the front door. Someone had gotten into our basement and taken my bike that was tucked under the basement stairs.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

ADDISON + PULASKI
Patterson Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with child seat attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
always
Incident Description: 
Person or persons jumped the fence and entered the garage, opened the garage door and took bike and tools.

Sole bicycle

Location

Home (condo building)
2125 W. Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Bright yellow, with white tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is very distinguishing because of the bright yellow color, with 2 white stripes on the frame in between the seat and handlebars. It has white tires, a white seat, and straight handlebars. It's a very tall/large bike.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Everyone locks their bikes to our wrought iron fence outside of our condo building - I walked outside this morning to see that the fence had been cut, and the bike was gone. I'm assuming they cut the fence and just raised the lock right through the broken part. There were no other bikes stolen that I could see (I have another bike out there with a U-Lock, and it was still there). I think it was probably chosen because of the bright yellow color, it's very unique.

Electra Townie 21D

Location

1663 North Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELTOL30813
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was rarely ridden. Brand new condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
Sometime between 10pm and 7am someone opened the locked front gate to our yard. They walked into our backyard and got into the garage. We suspect they lifted the party door to the garage. Two bikes were taken out the garage. They also ripped open a package of Sprite and drank one leaving the can behind. The other bike taken was a Peacock Blue women's Townie 21D. There were also footprints left behind on our deck because of the rain/mud last night that appear to be youth sized Jordans.

Electra Townie 21D

Location

1663 North Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELTOK26842
Color: 
Peacock Blue with White Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in very good condition with no real scuffs etc. It is bright blue/teal in a girlie way. The seat in real low on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 9:30pm and 7am this morning someone opened our locked front gate, went into the backyard and broke into our garage. We think they lifted the party door on the interior of the garage. They removed two bikes, ripped open a case of Sprite and drank one leaving the can behind. They also left footprints behind on the deck of the garage that appear to be teenage sized Air Jordans. The other bike stolen was my husband's matte black Electra Townie 21D

Masi Speciale Commuter

Location

Home
Kenmore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame has quite a few dings and scratches along the toptube. Major scuffing on top of downtube over branding. Fork has fair share of scratches and dings as well. Mavic ellipse rear wheel. Mavic CXP23 tied to low flage Dura-Ace track hub. Fizik Aliente twin flex saddle. Stock SR Suntour crankset. Red Wellgo SPD pedals. Less than a millimeter of clearence between chainring and chainstay.

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
My apartment was broken into while my roommates and I were awake, inside. Bike was by the unlocked back door of my gated, second story apartment. We heard a noise but thought nothing of it. I did not notice my bike was gone until waking up the next morning. Noise was caused by the burglar knocking a box to the floor.

Raleigh Detour 3.5

Location

Home
2222 W Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver handlebars, black seat. Front break squeaks.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to my porch, about 5 feet above the ground. Thief climbed onto the porch and dismantled my bike.

Bianchi Advantage

Location

Alley north of Birchwood between Seeley and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear tire needs to be replaced and will not take air, silver fenders on front and rear, black metal cargo rack over rear tire, meadow park apartment permit sticker on frame, water bottle holder attached, bell on right side of handle bar, gray LED light on front middle handle bar, red LED light under seat, the seat is a gray and black fabric.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
2.5 years
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and the bike which had been locked to another bike along with a bike rack by a chain and lock was cut free and stolen. There were several other bikes locked together in this garage and they were all stolen at the same time. It was locked in the garage for so long because I was being treated for cancer. My friend had locked it in her garage to protect it, she went out to get it today to give it back to me, only to find that it had been stolen. It was there this morning. Please help me find my bike.

Trek 1.2 2013

Location

Gleacher Center
450 North Citifront Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU274C5029G
Size: 
58
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is equipped with pitlocks on both wheels and a seat.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the University of Chicago bike rack.

Cannondale F700

Location

business/apartment building
4750 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
154467FA5WL
Size: 
full size
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale F700 model,looks brand new, shiny metallic blue color, has water bottle holder, holder for bike pump, attached bike bag

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was in a residential/commerical building locked bike room, it was stolen out of the room,I put my bike in the locked bike room as I do every day at 9am, and when I returned to the room after work at 6pm my bike was gone. the only way to get into the bike room is with a key that you sign in and out with a front desk clerk. I am unsure how it was stolen but presumably someone familiar with the building's bike room got the key without signing it out or followed someone in and grabbed my bike.

Electra Ticino 7D in Portobello

Location

Meeting Point
Schubas on Southport and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Portobello (like a taupe-brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Absolutely excellent condition. A few scratches on the frame. Wicker bike basket, stamped fenders, and a matching bell that has the number 420 on it (not a weed reference). This bike is very distinguishable from other bikes that are the same model because the front fork is chrome rather than the same color as the bike frame. I was doored once and had to replace the bent fork.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our yard between our coach house and main house—hidden from street view and someone snuck into the yard and stole the bike. They would have had to jump the fence to get in and out.

2006 Trek 1000T WSD

Location

3508 North Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SC95FK245
Size: 
51 CM frame
Color: 
Mystic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder, fraying on handlebar padding

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?: 
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?: 
1 night

Fuji

Location

2729 N. Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Should have a bike lock around the bottom. Single gear, not fixed.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days

Specialized Rockhopper? (Early 2000)

Location

Home
1335 W Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver (black at the front and black/red logo)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike seat recovered with sparkle vinyl(now old and not so sparkly). Black bell, Bell Sports Radian Light Set, new black brake levers, cup holder on bottom of frame. Right grip has a hole at the end. The bike is over 10 years old, so has lots of scuff/scrapes but overall works fine. I don't have a picture, but it looks a lot like this bike ( http://tinyurl.com/nr3y3al )

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
It appears someone climbed a large gate, breaking a metal spike in the process. There were several bikes in the back courtyard, however as this bike was the only one with full tires, it seems the perpetrator chose that one last. The other bikes where strewn in the court yard.

Jamis Commuter 1

Location

Lincoln Square
4800 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HU0702500
Size: 
24 inch?
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good has bell and back fender is broken

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours

Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Family member's house
Kilpatrick
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Not sure exactly, men's
Color: 
reddish orange w/ mint handle wraps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
reddish orange bike frame with mint green/blue handle wraps and mint green/blue water bottle holder, good condition, black gear tubes.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a driveway next to a house locked to a fence, the fence was cut, not the lock.