Recent Reports

2009 Gary Fischer Monona

Location

Apartment back deck
3608 N Bosworth Ave Apt#1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
15-17 inch
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, great condition, not a scratch

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 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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to back porch, area was gated and locked

Jango womens white

Location

home
campbell peterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 11:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new only used 5 times it is missing the serial id

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
i had two bikes stolen mine and my wifes jango.

gmc denali

Location

back deck
5812 Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 10:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
wheels don't match front is black and rear is aluminium

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 years
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes stolen the denali and a jango white womens bike

Trek 1000 Flatbar

Location

Residential
Grace & Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
To be updated -'have in file
Size: 
50/52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 100 miles - pink bell on handle, black flat bar handles brand stared with shimido or something similar. Grey lettering

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?: 
7 years
Incident Description: 
Broke into garage - tires were flat so not sure how far they went.

2003 Cannondale R600

Location

Residential area secured inside a building
Grace & Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Will supplement - have in file
Size: 
56/58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Amazing shape - maybe 200 miles, slotted seat, had ped monitor

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?: 
Locked inside building for 7 years
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into garage and stole bikes off the walls.

Gary Fisher Tassajara Genesis (women's specific)

Location

Old Sash Mill
303 Potrero St., Santa Cruz, CA
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C75HS949
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. It has an expired bike license (blue and some white). Hard tail, shimano front suspension fork, and disk brakes. Underneath the top tube has a missing piece that holds one of the break wires in place.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in front of the building where I work, and near the post office boxes. The area is exposed to many homeless individuals who walk through the train tracks that is next to the building.

1989 Schwinn Traveler

Location

Apartment
5121 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is made from True Temper 4130 chromoly steel. It's got full Shimano Exage Motion SIS derailleur system, Shimano Exage Sport LX crankset with Biopace (52t/40t), 12 speed bike (14-15-17-20-24-28), quick release rims, Shimano Exage Motion brakes, Tange headset, Sakae headstem, Sakae Custom Road Champion handlebars, also a San Marco original seat. There are dual braze-ons set into the frame. Black bike rack with camouflage bag on rack. Gatorskin tire on rear wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (locked in same location every night for several months)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a newer u-lock w/flat key on wooden porch in front of 3rd-floor apartment. Came out this morning to discover that the porch had been partially dismantled and the bike was gone.

Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Location

Wrigley
Kenmore and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P8LHH0397
Size: 
21 in.
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new bicycle because I never had a chance to ride the bike on any trails. Blunt rims.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a handicap parking pole. I locked my helmet with the bike also. It was half a block north from Wrigley on Kenmore.

2007 Scattante R-560

Location

Columbia College Campus
1006 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 4:17pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFL24073
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition, there were some scratches here and there most were from the U LOCK rubbing up on the down tube.

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?: 
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?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
I had just checked up on it, went inside, came out less then an hour later and it was gone!! Someone with some power tools, or that knew what they were doing had to have cut the lock and taken the bike.

1997 Klein Pulse

Location

Rear of Ogilvie Station on Washington
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 in.
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A 1997 Klein Pulse Mountain bike. It is orange with Klein decals. The paint is pretty nicked up in som places, especially on the drive-side chain stain where it is worn off from the chain smacking the frame. At the time the bike was stolen, there was a New Belgium bicycle bell on the handlebars near the right hand grip. The rear tire was a brand-new Forte mountain tire.

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?: 
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?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
On Tuesday morning, I rode my bike to work. Not having access to the bike room, I locked it to one of the bike racks at the rear of Olgilvie Station, under the tracks on Washington. When I left work, I went out to the bike racks and found my bike missing, with no evidence that it had ever been there.

2009 Jamis Commuter 2

Location

MY OUTDOOR BALCONY, SECOND LEVEL REAR.
1903 W. DICKENS AVENUE
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 6:48am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U83K03197
Size: 
MEN'S, 20.5 INCH FRAME
Color: 
BLUE AND SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
THE BIKE WAS PURCHASED EARLIER THIS YEAR. IT'S A 2009 MODEL. IT HAS THE WORDS "JAMIS COMMUTER" WRITTEN ON ITS FRAME AND IT HAS A BROWN AND BLUE SUEDE SEAT. IT HAS PLASTIC WHEEL FRAMES AND BOTH FRONT AND BACK FLASHING LIGHTS.

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?: 
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?: 
MANY DAYS, IT'S MY HOME.
Incident Description: 
THE BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM MY APARTMENT BALCONY MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2010, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 AND 8 P.M.

Specialized Roubaix Comp

Location

1311 W Lake Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD80568348D
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black (carbon with some red/white stripes)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Roubaix (2009 model). 56" carbon fiber frame. Very well kept, was cleaned last week. New (2 weeks old) white tape on the handlebars (unlike in the photo) Components: 105 brakes (front and rear), Ultegra shifters and derailleurs, Dura-Ace triple crankset, 11-28 10 speed cassette (SRAM) Front wheel is a Shimano (16 radial spokes, black spokes, red nibbles), rear wheel is a custom built (Velocity Fusion rim, ultegra hub, 32 spokes spokes and nibbles are black). Tires: Armadillo Elite 700*25 (both front and rear). Shimano M540 pedals, 2 bottle cages (black). Black Timbuk2 saddle bag, red Cat-Eye TL-LD610 tail light. I had a pump attached to the frame. Two spare tubes in the saddle bag. Garmin speed/cadence sensor. Garmin mount on the stem (no the bike computer was not there). I forgot what is the brand of the saddle (not the original one).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The theft occurred between 10 pm of Wed 29 Sept and midnight
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was inside my car, parked on the street. The thieve(s) first broke the rear window of the car, but couldn't take the bicycle out from there, then they broke the side window entered from the side door and took the bicycle from there. Also stolen: bag containing Giro helmet, 2 sets of Pearl Izumi gloves, 1 spare Armadillo Elite 700*23 tire, 1 spare tube (sunscreen lotion ?). Yes if you want to call me stupid, feel free to do it. I have been doing it for the past 2 hours. I have switched off my "don't leave anything valuable in the car", guess I need to go back to Rome for a while....

KHS Urban Xcape

Location

Bike Rack in front of Dunkin Donuts
Wabash Ave and Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. I just bought this Sunday -- the shop had it about 5 weeks before I purchased it. It has a water bottle holder, and I had special locks installed on the tires. I have a unique key to remove the tire lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike's lock was installed onto the bike. I've only had it for 3 days, so it didn't occur to me that it might be easy to break off. It was locked with a U lock onto a bike rack. Someone must have cut or ripped the bike and lock apart. The lock was still on the rack.

not sure

Location

house
49th avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 8:22pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
small enough for an 8 year old
Color: 
silver/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is somewhat small, it has black handlebars made of some spongy material. The handlebars are kind of clawed at. the seat is black, the wheels are black, and it has some stickers on 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about a day
Incident Description: 
I'm still not sure if it really was stolen, but it is very likely that it was since the bike was inside a fence in front of my apartment building. It was left in the front so someone had to enter the fence and walked out with the bike.

NEXT Avalon 26" Women's Cruiser Bike

Location

home
24520 Summer NightsCT.
Lutz , FL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
light blue, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new.

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?: 
1- 2 hours
Incident Description: 
it is a light blue and white bike, NEXT Avalon 26" Women's Cruiser Bike. i recived this bike for $100, for my birthday gift from my parents. i wish to have it back

Haro F1 Series

Location

Western Brown line train station
Western and wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:56am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 top inch
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mid condition, fly bikes grips, 2 Haro pegs only on the right side( one in front one in back)ballpark tags, danscomp tags,etnies tag, tektro break leavers and breaks both fornt and back, Haro front and rear wheels, gyro,little rip on the seat (HARO).

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up inside the interior part of train station leading up to platform. (Access available after you pay to get in) Locked up with 2 bikes 1 lock. Only 1 bike was taken and lock was left at scene.

Motobecane

Location

1928 Humboldt Blvd., near Humboldt and Armitage
1928 N. Humboldt Blvd. 2N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 5:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
4 feet tall. Would fit a 6ft person well.
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two brown stripes on the part of the frame below the seat. Shiny gold paint, says Motobecane in brown letters on top part of frame. "Rims" are gold between the tire and the spokes. Wheels by 'Alexrims'. Black handlebar padding.

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?: 
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 7-9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen during the night of September 28-29. Went to ride it in the morning and it was gone, chain and helmet left behind. My roomates bike seat had been stolen about a month prior.

Trek 7100

Location

University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health
1609 Taylor Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 8:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 years old and well worn in, but it good condition. Attach black fender, wireless speedometer, adjustable water-bottle holder, and black bell. Scrape on left handle bar.

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?: 
2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up in the middle of the day in front of the UIC School of Public Health. Completely gone when returned 2.5 hours later, however, reported to be seen 1 hour prior to the discovery.

K2 mountain bike

Location

Coldwellbanker stolen from bike rack
1840 n clark street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 12:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
5"10 to 6"1
Color: 
Burgandy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was 3 years old barley used.

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?: 
4 hrs from 5 till 9pm
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen. Locked up on a bike rack thru the front and rear wheel. The bike and lock was gone.

Raleigh Technium

Location

Montrose brown line stop
Montrose st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large, 32 inch stand-over height
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with "raleigh technium" logo on frame. White tape on handlebars, missing right braking handle.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked at a bike rack at the Montrose brown line stop at 6pm. When I returned at 10pm it was missing along with the lock.