Recent Reports

Giant cypress

Location

5501 s Cornell ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28" I believe
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought last month

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 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?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Sign post was cut down and bike was slipped off with lock. (Newer U-lock with flat key).

Columbia Northway Comfort Men's Bike

Location

Target
7100 S Cicero Ave
Bedford Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" wheels,
Color: 
Ivory/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a recently replaced back wheel/inner tube with noticably newer treads than the front wheel, some damage to right handlebar grip, and Bell LED screw-on lights on the front and rear of the bike in lieu of reflectors. Gear shift mechanism is also a bit finicky.

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: 
I locked the bike up when I went in for work and when I came back out, the bike was gone. However, another bike was sitting at the locks - a black, rather small, beat-up bike, unlocked and resting against the bars. I don't know if it was related or not. NOTE: Image is not of my bike personally but is of the same model/coloring, found on Google.

Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike

Location

Rayan Enterprises
Windsor
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm Frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike.Dirty white and black camo handlebar tape that's ripped on the right side of the handlebars. Sticker that says Brace Cove and is faded. One pedal has no attachment but the left pedal still has the remains of straps being there.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike in front of an apartment building locked through both wheels and the frame to a metal fence. I have a cable and u-lock combo. The u-lock isn't big enough to fit through the fence so i lock the cable to the framewith the u-lock. So I used just my cable to lock it to the actual fence. I think the bike was stolen very early in the morning on sunday the cable was cut and half of it left at the scene. the other half is still probably hooked to the frame with the u- lock On Guard brand. The u-lock still is probably attached to the top part of the frame. I didnt find out it was stolen until 4 pm sunday.

Macalu/Campy-(litespeed)

Location

Garage hombolt park
1346 N kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 c
Color: 
raw ti
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame like new, Components campy -Centaur group with some Record, black seat,forte bottle cages carbon fiber,Time carbon fiber 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 years

Vintage Cruiser, Make/Model Unknown, Think Roadmaster

Location

Ukranian Village
N Leavitt Street & Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Purple/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple/Silver Vintage Bike with cushiony/comfortable seat. Last seen in Ukranian Village.

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?: 
Was not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was on porch and was stolen sometime between Friday August 16th and Saturday August 17th.

Specialized Allez #C2

Location

FFC Halsted
3228 N. Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606006256H
Size: 
61 inch
Color: 
Black with Charcoal Stripe and White Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Has two white water bottle holders, one on the seat shaft and one on the body.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 an open business.
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 hours in the morning
Incident Description: 
I came out after the gym and saw only my front wheel and bike U lock attached to the bike rack. I must have only locked the front wheel to the rack (although I always lock body and wheel) but can't remember. So the bike will only have 1 wheel (the back wheel) attached.

BIG SHOT Custom

Location

west fest
Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
AF13B00511
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW. deep v white frt rim blue tire, deep v blue rrim white tire, black crankset, white pedals, black saddle, white grips.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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 -3 hours

Trek Verve 1

Location

Jewel-Osco Southport
3630 N Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks like new

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?: 
5-10 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked next to my girlfriends bike on a bike rack in front of Jewel Osco on Southport ave in the lakeview neighborhood.

Raleigh Clubman

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
N Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U110U13039
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, brown handlebar tape, scratches along side, Shimano Tiagra components, spd mountain bike pedals, vintage look, 10 speed, steel frame, brooks saddle has a chunck taken out on one side of the street

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
They obviously knew what they were doing, they only took my bike and another expensive bike even though there were 3 other unlocked bikes. It was in front of the Lincoln Park Zoo in broad daylight.

Giant Road Bike

Location

20 S Wacker
20 S Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black paint, Grey Giant logo on side of vertical frame bar, Chicago Flag sticker on front of bike under handlebars, upside down “I Closed Wolski’s” sticker on vertical bar under seat, Blue-Green “light-rope” wrapped around main frame with battery pack taped on seat bar, Black Back Rack with brand “Nashbar” on it, Black Bell with Red Skull and Cross-bones emblem, Black and Grey Handle-Bars, Black Seat, Orange peddles with 2” orange and black shoe straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
30 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at 20S Wacker. I ride to work every day and lock it up on the Monroe side bike lock on the river walk between Rivers Restaurant and Monroe St. I rode in yesterday morning, 8/15, and went out for dinner and drinks after work with coworkers in-town from Singapore and Hong Kong. It was my co-workers last night in town and after a few drinks decided it would be best to leave it there as it was locked up under what I thought was securities watchful eye. I went for a run this afternoon and walked past the bike rack and it was gone, approximately 2:50 pm on 8/16. I believe it was taken sometime overnight, but can’t be certain as I am unsure if it was there after work yesterday. No cut lock left either. The bike is a few years older, but was originally just over $1500. As I recently started riding to work I’ve invested over $200 in repairs and upgrades within the last month or so. Brand: Giant Style: Road Bike Description: Black paint, Grey Giant logo on side of vertical frame bar, Chicago Flag sticker on front of bike under handlebars, upside down “I Closed Wolski’s” sticker on vertical bar under seat, Blue-Green “light-rope” wrapped around main frame with battery pack taped on seat bar, Black Back Rack with brand “Nashbar” on it, Black Bell with Red Skull and Cross-bones emblem, Black and Grey Handle-Bars, Black Seat, Orange peddles with 2” orange and black shoe straps

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

My Apartment
2119 N Campbell Ave Apt 4F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U129U04213
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn handle grips on handle bar. Brand new brake pads. Black clip with zip tie on front handle bars for front light

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I came home from Roscoe Village Bikes after getting the bike tuned up around 8 pm on Aug. 15th and locked my bike with my Kryptonite U-Lock through the front wheel and frame to the metal fence inside my apartment building's side yard. A key is required to get through the front gate where my bike was locked to the fence. At 8:30 am on Aug. 16th, I went outside to go to work and my bike was gone, along with my lock. Someone must have either had access to the front gate of our apartment building or jumped the fence, then had to break the lock to steal my bike. I made sure the lock was working just after I locked it to the fence the previous night.

Trek 1220

Location

Palmer Square
Palmer Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
For a 5'2" woman
Color: 
Blue/Purple fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Bianchi Steel fork, US made frame, Easton cables, Shimano RSX racing triple mix, Working bikes sticker at bottom bar corner near crank, green platforms, black Terry seat that's a little chewed up on the edge. Black Kona bike bell, bike planet lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-10hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 8:00pm 8/14 and 9:30am 8/15 on Palmer Square close to Kedzie. It was locked both wheels and frame with cable and U-lock to a street sign which was pulled up and the bike was taken with the lock and cable still on. Please note that in the picture the bike has a blue seat cover but when stolen did not have the seat cover. I changed the platforms so they are now green.

Haro Alpha

Location

residential
walton ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
light blue frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
19 year old bike with black handle bars bent back towards the rider and a large chunk missing in the right side of the seat. chrome fork and x-rim wheels. front reflector and no rear reflector. oury grips and

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
got home to shower at 9:00 a.m. left my bike on my back deck (1/2 story up from sidewalk) locked the street door before going inside. music was loud in bathroom. got changed and came outside and bike was gone. construction guys working on the street (10+ guys) did not see anything.

Bianchi Boardwalk

Location

North Avenue Animal Hospital
1901 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HON37796
Size: 
Men's 22 frame size, M frame type
Color: 
Turquiose/Celeste
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Used. I've had this since the 90's. The paint has numerous chips in it from the bike lock. Newer fenders and seat. The fork for the front wheel is newer and chrome and has "zip ties" towards the top where it attaches to the frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10-30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked within gated area outside of my work, I think the maintenance man of my work was sweeping the sidewalk and had the gate unlocked which I didn't know. Someone walked by and took the bike without the maintenance man knowing.

Cannondale Quick 6

Location

865 W Buckingham Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Installed a water bottle holder on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike rack inside my apartment building. The only part of the bike that wasn't stolen was the fron tire and U-lock.

Trek Earl

Location

600 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU335K0085H
Size: 
49CM
Color: 
ORANGE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition; split down the middle of the frame for storage of a u-lock; Sticker stating-Auto Freewheel near handle bars; SRAM commuter bike sticker near the bottom portion of the frame; Has a SRAM Automatix hub very rare-since prototype.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I securely locked both the front,rear wheel, and frame to a permanent bike rack outside of 600 W. Chicago Ave office building in clear view of building associates (smoker section) and visibility of security. I left it securely locked while I worked out at David Barton Gym. When I came outside ready to to leave, the bike and lock were missing. I spoke with security and they left it in their notes, but did not mention seeing any activity.

2013 Fuji Sportif 1.7c

Location

Ogilvie transportation center
500 W. Madison/Washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
pe072ic0224j
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Purchased on 08/14/13

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked bike thru both tires and frame to bike rack on Washington at Ogilvie transportation center, returned next morning, and bike was gone. BRAND NEW, had purchased bike that day.

Motobecane elite trail

Location

Sports Authority
3134 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15.5 inch
Color: 
Royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Disc brakes, no reflectors, locking fork.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen while shopping in Sports Authority. The U Lock was believed to be secured to the fork and thieves most likely disengaged the quick release on the wheel and shimmied the bike out.

Schwinn Typhoon

Location

907 N Honore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FC30262
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. It's a blue frame, top bar's paint is coming off a little. Saddle is old and the springs squeak a lot.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in garage and garage door was accidentally left open overnight. Discovered that bike was missing in the morning.

Marin Muirwoods 29er (2012)

Location

Office
220 W Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA12624Lee197
Size: 
20.5" frame
Color: 
Black/dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, only a year old. Had a Topeak rack on the back and a small bag under the saddle that contained a couple of tools.

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 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 while I was at work. Only 4.5 hours since I'd seen it.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on the street outside my office while I was at work. It was there when I returned from a late lunch around 2pm and it was gone when I was leaving around 6:30pm.