Recent Reports

State Bicycle Company - Fixed Gear

Location

A place of business
2650 W Bradley Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
White with Blue Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back rim has a sticker that reads State Bicycle Company. Small black circular dent in the middle of the horizontal frame on the right hand side. Black smudge marks on right front fork. Left handle bar is bent inward slightly. White handlebar wraps are worn and tattered. White seat is worn and warped slightly. Gator skin front tire.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a rack back behind my work on private property. Not locked but under a camera. There were 4 teenagers involved. We have them all on the security camera stealing the bike. Three of them were hanging out and checking out the bikes. They called their friend and then left. Shortly after a fourth kid came by and took my bike off the rack and rode away.

Mid-90's Cannondale F500 with Head Shock

Location

Edgewater
Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. New brakes New Specialized Armadillo tires

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my mid 90's Cannondale locked to a fence in front of my Condo Building 5800 Block of North Sheridan on the East side of the Street. Left for a few hours and it was gone when I returned.

Mongoose Sycamore

Location

Columbia College Chicago
600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver/Champaign
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike with road tires. No reflectors except for the wheel rims, which are reflective. Has the original handlebar extenders pointing straight up. Old bike, brand new road tires. Rack in the middle of frame for water bottle. New seat with two gel cushions. Handle bar mount is very rusted. Brakes are very loose. Sounds like a piece of crap, but I've had it for 16 years and I love it. Been through a lot.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack right in front of my work, on Michigan ave in the loop. Was within eye-shot of the security guard's desk. Cable locked through the front and back wheels AND the frame to the rack. Don't know how they got it off the rack in broad daylight on a crowded street. There is supposedly security footage. I reported it to the guard and filed a police report.

Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc

Location

Richard Hunt Studio
1017 W. Lill Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602392709H
Size: 
XL frame 29" wheels
Color: 
Dark Gray and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looked new. Home made cable tether for seat.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked within a gated court yard. Part of the fence was pulled back to gain entry and the bike removed by same access.

TREK LEXA SL

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU194C0968H
Size: 
19 IN
Color: 
Dark and Light blue pattern on a White frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012, looks brand new. Under 100 Miles on the bike. There is a speedometer on the handle bar and a sticker under the bottle holder from Bicycle Outfitters in Seminole, Florida.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
We had two very similar bikes next to each other, only the girl bike was taken.

Haro Projekt

Location

Star Lounge coffee shop
2521 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
K13LK15668
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Grey with teal hand grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Teal hand grips.

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 metal pole, pipe, 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole while I entered Star Lounge for coffee. 15-20 minutes later I emerged to find my bike gone and lock cut.

Orange/Black/Silver Boys Bike

Location

My Home
6142 S. University Ave, Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
Young boys bike
Color: 
Blacn and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 year old bike with black and orange detail and silver throughout the bike

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
My son's bike is kept on my balcony/porch which is enclosed and locked as well as within my gated building. Someone came through the locked gate of the building and had to climb up my balcony to take the bike from my semi-enclosed porch.

trek 8.2 ds

Location

Oak Street Beach
Oak Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu070c7304h
Size: 
19ish
Color: 
Black-grayish/gun metal/little orange acent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is basically brand new. Only rode about 5-10 times.

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 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?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up for literally 10-15 mins as we took a walk around Oak Street beach looking for a spot to sit down. Came back no longer than 15 mins to grab a hotdog at the stand and it was gone.

1974 Schwinn Collegiate

Location

ALLEY
6700 s. chappel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
40lb 19inch frame
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Few minor scratches, chrome polished, chrome rack, may have pannier pack on rack, brown glitter schwinn handle grips, the back brake line is stripped. has a front light post and back tail light.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked inside a tall iron gate. Thief used garbage can to jump gate and take the bike.

Felt Curbside

Location

2031 W Fulton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
VUD60600206E
Size: 
26in wheelsize
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Greenish yellow Felt Curbside in good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of a locked, alarmed warehouse. Was left behind the afternoon of 7/22 and was not there as of 7am on 7/23. Still figuring out details of how alarm system was defeated.

Giant Rapid 1

Location

Bosworth/Wicker Park
1332 N. Cleaver Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The left part of the handlebar has a small bell attached to it. On the rear is a kryptonite u-lock (orange and black).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Just a few hours at most.
Incident Description: 
My bike was sitting on my 3rd-level porch on the rear of a building. There is another building that completely blocks the view of my porch from the street, so the only way anyone could have known there was a bike was if they were on the porches of adjacent buildings.

GT Avalanche

Location

3200 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
snidc07b22737
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. XL frame with front fork, toe clip pedals, disc brakes a polar bike computer, and black handle bar extensions, and black kemba tires on black rims

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
It was routinely kept in a shed
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept in the shed of our back yard in Lakeview. The day of the theft was the pride parade and there were several people in the neighborhood. While doing work in the shed, I went inside to take care of my children. I returned outside after approximately 30 minutes and the bike was missing from the shed.

VERY UNIQUE 8 speed "BioMega" CPH chainless, drive-shaft bicycle

Location

Kedzie Blvd at Logan Blvd in front of what was "johnny's diner"
Kedzie Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium 26" wheels
Color: 
Aspen Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drive shaft bicycle (lengthy promotional text removed by admin.)

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 street sign.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was left from Friday late afternoon through early Sunday morning. I had it locked with an older Kryptonite lock through the frame, back tire and around the pole. It also had a wire chain from the lock through the front tire. They got me with the missing screw at the base trick. I'd been totally unaware. This is a totally unique bike... I do not have the serial number but, to my knowledge, the furniture showroom I work for was the only IL retailer for BioMega. This is a totally unique bike...

Schwinn 2013 S1 Cruiser

Location

3511 N. Reta Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small Cruiser
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new matte black cruiser. Large silver handle bars with black rubber handles and adjustable seat. Black leather seat with small "S" inside a circle stamped to one side on back. No gears, back pedal break only.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
Suspect stolen by passerby who came to explore from alleyway.

Sole Duke

Location

Apartment Building
2029 N. Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear. Red frame, white wheel set, white seats, black drop bars, black tail fin, very nice condition. No stickers or labels marking the bike.

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?: 
10-12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in the common shared bike area in the building basement on the bike rack unlocked at 12:30am on 7/22. Building is secured and locked during the night. Returned to where the bike was left at 10:30am to discover it missing. No history of break-ins or theft in the building whatsoever. Hired contractors have been doing work on the building interior/exterior and have had access to the basement for the past 1-2 weeks, potentially leaving the basement unlocked/prone to theft.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

garage
4800 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 90's model with decal from cleveland OH bike shop on down tube and bike n'roll (millenium park bike garage) on top tube. Shimano RSX components, combo pedals (SPD on one side, regular pedals on the other). Black trek rack and plastic fenders. Black saddle and handlebar tape. Salmon colored brake pads, new chain, chainrings and cassette. Some scratches on frame. (photo shows a similar make and model, not my actual bike)

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was in closed garage behind my house, the bike was not secured with a lock. Someone entered from alley, climbed back fence to enter garage through the side door. Then opened garage door and left with bike. We left house around 3 PM. Neighbors saw open garage door around 4 or 5 PM.

specialized langster

Location

condo
910 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602007911
Size: 
large
Color: 
satin black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
few scratches on the frame. new perforated padding wrap on handle bar. support for front light

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of building

Specialized womens circa 1995

Location

home, under porch
1628 W. Juneway Terr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
beige?
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Specialized women's bike, beige color, with old sparkly stickers and a torn black bike seat cover. Metal folding panniers, rusty, on the back. Please see photo. If you see this bike abandoned somewhere, PLEASE let me know! 816-456-9014, [email protected]

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Cable still there. Three other bikes and trailer left untouched. No other clues that I can see.

White Framed Peugeot 10-20 speed (unsure)

Location

My home
1047 N. hoyne APT 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
52, 53, 54. Unsure
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black handle bars, white framed, vintage Peugeot with black water bottle in cage. One of the handlebars is slightly bent. Gear shifters are manual and located on the downtube. Older bike with newer tires. SEE PICTURE! There is a little bag under the seat. Black seat, black handle bars. The chain falls off if you drop it into a high gear.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone from it's locked location on 1621 W. Wabansia

Jamis Satellite Sport (Parts Theft)

Location

3550 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Water bottle holder attached underneath seat, bicycle lock holder attached to side of bike

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike front wheel was locked to sign, with cord locking the back wheel to the U-lock. Cord was cut and front wheel removed from bike. Picture below is the model of bike.