Recent Reports

Univega Rover Model 304 (ca. 1996)

Location

Webster and Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
UCC51203383
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good (needs cleaning/oiling). Pine Green color. Straight across handle bars with thumb-activated gear shift switches. The left gear shift is sticky, mostly stays in 1 or 2. Hard to get in 3. The right gear shift goes 1-7. The pedals have big scuffed-up BLACK plastic external toe clips. Water bottle cage and white Harvard sticker/number on frame. Black bike rack on rear wheel. Stolen with one saddlebag/panier which hangs on one side (one of a pair). Saddlebag included beige grocery bag, mini U-lock and cable, back up tubes, portable hand pump, bungie cords, yellow reflector ties, snap-on reflector lights. Overall fairly heavy weighted. Bought from the Bicycle Exchange at Porter Square.

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?: 
Was stored in garage.
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of garage that faces alley way. Saturday afternoon, broad daylight. May have left garage door open when leaving, not sure, or could have popped open. A lot of scrappers use this alley way, and we have lots of construction workers in the area as well. Possibly thrown in back of a truck or van. My guess is more than one person, the Rover is very heavy with the saddlebag/gear. **ALSO, TWO BIKES STOLEN AT SAME TIME: THE UNIVEGA ROVER WAS STOLEN WITH SILVER SPECIALIZED SEQUOIA ROAD BIKE.

2010 Specialized Dolce Triple

Location

Waveland and Southport
On Waveland, just east of Southport intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
White w/Red letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new; purchased this past spring.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The stolen bike was locked outside of the Summer on Southport festival on Saturday, July 31st, 2010. It was locked to a street sign, and another bike was locked to it, with the second u-lock going through the stolen bike's u-lock. The second bike was left unlocked and the location, but the Specialized was gone, along with the lock and a silver helmet.

Shinmo Custom made Canadian

Location

6525 N. Richmond st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
there is a sticker that shows and icon where food can be placed. It is also has an adjuster on the handle bars with numerical symbols. alpine is written on the side as well.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
the bike was stolen between 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm over on the far north side of chicago, illnois.

Cannondale F7

Location

340 West Diversey Parkway (corner of Diversey/Sheridan)
340 West Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers: Free Tibet, Fat tire Brewery. 4" raised handle bars. Underseat pouch. Seat post mounted rack. Water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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: 
Someone cut through my Kryponite Cable Lock while I was away for a short period. Going to review video cameras from Condo Association that were focused on the racks at that time. Hopefully we can identify the theif.

Vision VR42

Location

home
452 Berkshire St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
841
Size: 
recumbent
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recumbent, short-wheelbase, underseat steering; 26" back tire, 16" front tire. Odometer, over-seat carrier, 3 water-bottle cages, clip-in pedals when stolen. Purple/burgundy with yellow lettering. (Stock photo of similar bike)

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?: 
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 stored in locked garage
Incident Description: 
Prybar used to gain entry to garage. This bicycle was the only thing stolen. Occurred between Thursday night 7/30 and Sunday morning 8/1.

27" Purple Mongoose Mountain bike with two bike lock attached.

Location

Hyde Park -- south Hyde Park.. 69th Harper
1464 E. 69th Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition --- This was over a year ago.. but the bike its-self is not hard to spot..

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
It was stolen out of my garage...

Specialized Sequoia Exp

Location

Lakewood and Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P3GN21126
Size: 
Frame Size: Small
Color: 
Silver/Black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, though tires may be flat. Thin lightweight road bike used for triathlons. Road bike handlebars, ultegra upgrades, toe-clip pedals, bracket on handlebar where CatEye Computer would go. Changed out the wheels, not sure if Giant brand or not (will need to look up) but has blue-red insignia. The Sequoia has clip-less/clip-in pedals and two pairs of hand brakes. Black handlebar padding has unique rips/punctures, back wheel different brand from the front wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Was stored in garage.
Incident Description: 
Left garage door open. Garage is in an alleyway where scrappers with open trucks go thru. Metal recyclers are nearby. Probably got sold to someone or junked for $. Was stolen with second bike - Green Univega Rover. That bike is a mountain bike that is my "beater" bike. That bike had a saddlebag on it filled with tubes, locks, etc.

Woman's Red Schwinn Varsity

Location

Wicker Park
Leavitt and Le Moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
not quite sure. think it's b/t 61-65mm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty vintage looking. Schwinn sticker is peeling. Brand new white seat w/black on top. Black foam grips. Tan-walled black thin tires w/white reflectors on each wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Came back to my apartment and locked bike outside, came back out about 10-15 minutes later and lock was cut and bike was gone. Thinking someone was watching me. Kinda creeped me out. Really want to set up a trap and nab the jerk. Please find my one and only bike that I bought less than one month ago.

Schwinn World

Location

Logan Square blue line station, outside at entrance by garden
2620 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Smaller women's
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray plastic gear shift levers - tip of left lever broken off, sea-foam green bar tape (brand color "celeste") with white electrical tape to secure, Yellow tag on frame reading "Made in Taiwan", white gradient Schwinn decals, remnants of some sort of mounted water bottle rack/lock holder attached to seat tube ( I bought the bike used myself and I'm not sure what that was for), back reflector and battery operated LED tail light mounted to seat post, black San Marco saddle, not original tires

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack outside the Logan Square blue line station. It was locked to the bike rack immediately South of Milwaukee Avenue - the first rack closest to the subway entrance. I was gone from 7 am to 7 pm - sometime took it within that timeframe.

2003 Specialized Allez

Location

My garage
1441 S. Plymouth Court. (14th and State)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 9:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm I think Am 6ft and matched it to my height
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost perfect, small scratch on the right front handlebar at the base where the plug goes in. Have 2 stickers on it. One is a blue lion the other says Trinidad and Tobago on it. Carbon fiber fork and brand new michelin city tires on it. Also put a new black Bontranger seat on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
years as was in my garage
Incident Description: 
Was working in my garage and went in to get some water and when I came out it was gone. There were some movers in the compound, 3 men of spanish decent were in the truck. Still trying to find out who the moving company they work for are.

Kona Paddywagon

Location

An iron fence behind my house
Humboldt Blvd and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Gray with yellow wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black handlebars, gray body, bright yellow wheels. It will probably have a kryptonite U-Lock still hanging off the body, because someone cut through an iron fence to get it and those locks don't come off easily.

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?: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime after 3:30 a.m. while it was pouring out, someone must have used a blow torch to cut through our backyard black iron fence. The bike was gone when I woke up in the morning, and a part of the fence was cut through. It had been locked with a U-lock.

Cannondale H-200

Location

Wheelworks Condo Bldg., my home.
2510 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 9:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GC06345
Size: 
18"
Color: 
deep navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, looks new. I had a small zipped bag around the seat to hold keys, money/change. The bag was blue/silver.

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?: 
week
Incident Description: 
Was locked to a steel rail with a U-lock. There is a conjunction point where 2 rails meet. They pulled the 2 steel rails apart and slid my bike off the rail.

Specialized Langster

Location

Chicago Board of trade
S. Financial Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2010 - 12:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium (54cm)
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, has silver bullhorn handlebars with cloth tape. Otherwise stock. ITs dark green.

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?: 
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?: 
Was lockup up during the work day. Stolen between 4:30-7pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up next to the board of trade building at the bike racks with an older u-lock and cable. Was still locked up at 4:30 (confirmed by friend who left at that time). Lock and cable both were gone. Building usually empties out quickly after 5, and I didnt leave until 7.

1986 Miyata 310 12 Speed

Location

Millenium Park entrance bike racks near Madison and Michigan
Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in decent condition considering its age. It is light blue with Scott aerobars added on. Toe clips. Rear rack. Foam grips on handlebars.

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?: 
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: 
I went to hear music at Millenium Park and my bike was stolen during this time. Both my wheels were locked to a rack with a new master U-lock. Nothing was left behind. I don't think anyone could have cut the lock because it was an especially busy area. I am confused as to how this could have happened. Are there master keys in circulation somewhere? If anyone has any information, please contact me.

2010 Fuji Newest 1.0

Location

My apartment porch
1758 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749725703
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Fuji Newest 1.0... red and white handlebar tape, white saddle, Tiagra components, campus clip in pedals

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?: 
as long as 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Forgot I left bike on porch around 11pm. Went to pull it in this morning and it was gone. Porch is secured from outside by two locked doors, so I thought it would already be safe, no damage to the security doors for my building. I live in a threeflat on the second floor; maybe a enighbor left a door open, but it is unlikely that they left all the doors open as I closed them at 11. Neighbor's car was broken into in lot behind building.

Blue Schwinn Traveler (Early 1980s?)

Location

My garage off an alleyway between Fullerton and California
Milwaukee Ave and California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 7:43pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. I think it has some markings on it saying it had been registered in Elgin at one time.

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?: 
In my garage
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my garage somehow.

Marin Portofino

Location

House
W. Lill Ave. and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F903GSQ007
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Tires are fairly new hybrid road tires a little thicker than traditional race tires. NEW black cork handlebar tape. Non-working wireless Cateye odometer. Seat is selle italia black and yellow doesn't match the bike at all. one waterbottle cage on the upright tube, rattles when riding on bumpy pavement. Also, has clips on the pedals and the right clip is missing the adjustable black nylon strap.

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?: 
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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
I'm pretty sure that someone went through this neighborhood with some industrial chain cutters and took every bike without a u lock. I'm fairly certain we will not see anyone riding this bike around as I found this perfect match of my bike on craigslist today. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1870215614.html Also, anybody that knows anything about bikes would know this bike isn't worth the craigslist asking price of $500. I bought it for $450 on clearance 5 years ago! Hopefully someone here can help. Thanks!

Mercier Kilo (track bike)

Location

corner of Schubert and Francisco (Logan Square)
2900 block of Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 10:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red grips, red cable housing, top and cross tubes have white reflective tape. Clear red platform pedals (look pink/magenta in daylight) It has a 27" back wheel and a 700 front wheel. It has red spoke cards. Front and back brake. Single speed.

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left for the night and discovered missing around 7 am

Republic Bike Aristotle v 1.5

Location

Residence
5219 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SF91103833
Size: 
Large Frame, 59cm
Color: 
Yellow Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has yellow frame, Crank is black, Grips are red, Saddle is black, Chain is blue, wheel rim is red. One wheel and the frame was stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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 overnight to gate. The person stole the frame and one of the wheels.

Trek 820

Location

Garage
1741 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small men's
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame, used with scratches. Black electrical tape on frame by pedals. Just put on brand new wheels with new wide Bontrager tires. Had brand new Topeak rear luggage with nylon black + yellow zipper case and u-lock attached, but key was not stolen so they can't use the lock.

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?: 
Overnight, in locked garage
Incident Description: 
Left the bike in my locked garage around 9 pm Tuesday. Wednesday morning the bike was gone and the side door was left ajar. Nothing else was taken.