Recent Reports

2008 Motobecane Messenger Track

Location

Walgreens
kimball and fullerton ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 12:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
43 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new single speed with flat black pedals and narrow silver road handle bars with dark grey tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ten minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was located in front of Walgreens on Fullerton and Kimball for ten minutes on a Sunday around 5:30pm. The bike frame was locked with a new U-lock and when i got back the lock was left in-tact, still on the bike rack. Not sure how they managed to do that.

Women's Raleigh SC 30

Location

Imperial Towers
4250 N. Marine Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 1:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
R003903632
Size: 
16
Color: 
cherry/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, Eco rack with bunge chords, front and back lights for saftey, U-lock holder, Water holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
2 days maybe
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked up right on Marine Drive right in front of my building that has 24 hour security and is in plain clear view of Lake Shore Drive. I think it was taken between 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the morning as that is when there are fewer people around to witness this incident.

Giant FCR3

Location

In Hyde park on Blackstone just north of 58th street.
5748 S. Blackstone
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GY511982
Size: 
Large Frame but smaller tires then usual
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 2 years old but in PERFECT condition. It has a rear kickstand and a mount for a U lock between the 2 middle bars of the frame. also on the 2nd lowest bar of the frame from the top was a U of Chicago Police registration number so there should be residue left from the peeling off of that sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
About 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The Thief cut through the bar on the bike rack, then removed my wheel and was able to get the bike off with the U-Lock still attached to the bike and the wheel. He/She must have carried the bike home and cut the lock later.

Gary Fisher Advance

Location

Just north of the alley and Emil's
123 N Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 4:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13" frame
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 15 months old. Trek headlight and taillight attached. Trek Interlock trunk attached to seatpost. Lefthand gear-shifter slightly detached. Cable lock mount attached to main post.

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?: 
Locked it up at 9:05 am and it was gone when I returned at 5:20pm
Incident Description: 
Guessing it was stolen when foot-traffic was minimal and a delivery truck was parked in front of where my bike was parked. Also would guess that the lock wasn't fully engaged and the thief just popped it open, they picked the lock or cut the cable. Didn't leave anything behind though. I'm not sure if it was there when I went out to lunch because I don't remember checking on it. The picture is from http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/235. Thanks for helping me find my bike!

Giant Cypress men's bike in blue

Location

northwest corner of milennium park
randolph and michigan ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C18C9278
Size: 
Large
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand NEW...this was only the fourth time I've ridden it. The color is a blue fade its goes from light to darker blure from front to back. There is also a green sticker on the bike that says "Bushwacker" which is the store where I boght the bike in Peoria.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked it on a back rack on the northwest corner of millennium park right off of michigan and randolph on a Sunday afternoon when tons of people were around...we left to go to summerdance and came back, and not only was my bike gone, but all of the other bikes on the rack were gone as well...I thought it was unusual that with so many people around that some could just walk away with a locked up bike.

surly steamroller

Location

inner basement of my apartment building (call it the panic room)
1112 w. 18th st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
m5101377
Size: 
59cm bike
Color: 
gunmetal grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As it was last seen: A surly modified for my height (Part of the reason I dearly want this back: it was very difficult to find a frame that fit my frame. I'm a tall girl with long legs and a short torso. My pant inseam is 36-37 inches if that helps gauge the standover on a potential found bike...) -A steep 59cm frame size with unusually short stem and smaller than normal handlebars for a typical men's bike (model has no braze-ons/ welded joints ) -A CroMo (steel) frame: Gunmetal grey color -single speed flip-flop fixed gear i(I dont remember the gearing ratio I had on there, but would say it is a bit higher than normal choice) -large caliper u-type brakes. Brake levers are hood mounted. -mavic wheels -tan leather brooks saddle -tan leather handlebar tape (with a long deep scratch on the left side from the license-less driver who hit me last October) -light pink platform type eggbeater pedals- crank brothers candy's (my old team pedals)... sad. *Differs from the attached (old) pictures in that most the decals were removed last year and the remaining decal on the top tube was covered with black electrical tape. The metal emblem on the front should still be there. I didn't have enough upper body strength to remove it. Crank arm should still have it's decal

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
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?: 
Bike was in the locked inner basement of my apartment were (we all) store our bikes (and other things) everyday.
Incident Description: 
My dear bicycle (and only means of transport) was stolen from the inner basement of my apartment on w 18th st. this Thursday afternoon (26 june) between 12:15pm and 10 pm. Tenants in the retail space below were being evicted for various serious reasons and (they/their moving help/ransom asshole friends who turned up to make trouble during the process) grabbed it from the adjoining tenant basement before landlord figured something was up and had everything re-keyed before anything else was taken. Unless it was malicious, my bicycle just had the misfortune of being the closest object to the door adjoining their space. Inner basement usually involves first having a key to the building, a key to the basement and entering the inner basement/storage space.

Gary Fisher Mountain Bike 2001

Location

Tru Lofts Condo Complex - Center Stairwell
2525 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in very good condition. Orange with Black letters and black seat. Only the lock was attached to it and nothing else.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the inner stairwell of our condo complex.. The building and stairwell are locked. I think it must have been a resident or a friend of a resident

Lemond Croix de Fer 2006

Location

Locked at a bike stand near EarWax Restaurant
1561 Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 6:56pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in like new condition with maybe one or two scratches. It is all stock components except it has egg beater pedals with metallic blue beaters and a flat pedal (you know the kind where you can use your clips or regular shoes). It has black grip tape and saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I didn't lock it up very well when I went into a bar and came out and it was gone. Lock cut.

1935 swiss military bike

Location

2351 n. milwaukee ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
12320
Size: 
27"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used condition, 73 years old, heavy- 50 pounds, black rims and handlebars, brown leather and spring saddle, generator lights front and back, attached tool pouch and pump, mudflap on front fender, unique braking system- vertical rod in front, drum brake in back, single speed

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
i believe the bike was stolen by someone who lived locally and had seen it locked to the same tree for several days.

Giant FCR4

Location

Rogers Park
Lunt and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Do not know
Size: 
L
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition. I was the 2005 FCR4, Gray with blue writing. It had a speedometer fitting. Also, the bike had a bag rack on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
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Trek 320

Location

clybourn metra station
Armitage and Elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
THe bike was an 87 Trek racing bike that I had recently re-built. I switched the road bars to black hybrid bars with clear grips. The back wheel was a velocity fusion. The pedals where old purple and white Shimano SPDs.

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?: 
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?: 
A little over a day.
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike to one of the salt boxes at the Clybourn Metra. Someone must have got into it in the early morning(2-5) when no one is really around there.

Moots Compact

Location

The Recyclery
713 Seward Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
m8500
Size: 
53.5 cm
Color: 
Silver (Titanium)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was new and in perfect condition. Noticeable titanium frame. Frame: 53.5 cm Moots Compact, decals removed from seat and top tube, downtube reads "Moots" in block white letters. Smaller version on back of seatstays. Fork: True Temper Alpha Q GS-10 RD/FD/Crankset/BB/Cassette/Chain/Shifters: SRAM Force Stem: Black 3T Pro (horizontal white stripe covered with black electrical tape) Bars: Black 42cm ITM Millenium (ergo bend/ 31.8 clamp diameter) Tape: Black Fizik Cables/housing: SRAM Post: Black Thomson Masterpiece Saddle: Black Fizik Aliante Ti (light accessory installed) Tires: Kenda Kaliente 700x23c Rims: Mavic Open Pro 32h (front is black, rear is CD grey) Spokes: Wheelsmith 14g double-butted, laced three-cross Nipples: Wheelsmith brass Hubs: Shimano Ultegra (6600) (front has a Delta Axle-rod bolt-on skewer, rear is an Ultegra QR) Bottle cage: Elite Ti (downtube)

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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
This bike belongs to one of The Recyclery's volunteers. It was inside our shop in the "volunteer parking" when it was taken. It could have been kids from the neighborhood who don't know what they're holding, or anyone else who knows the shop is there. The Recyclery is a community learning space, and during open shop our doors are always open. No bikes have ever been stolen from this location before.

Can't remember bought it at Art's

Location

residential alley at 5210 S. Woodlawn, next to the I-Go car
5210 S. Woodlawn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
women's average
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat is exceptionally worn and the rear brakes do not work at all. The numbers on the light hand gears are torn off and the bike has no reflectors

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I rented the I-Go at this location and locked by bike to the gate in the alley. I was gone for 4 hours and when I returned the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.

Kent GMC Denali

Location

Rush University Medical Center
1750 W. Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar grip tape, Empty Bike computer dock on handlebars (no computer on bike only sensor), black and silver decals, black sticker on frame with white letters. Chrome water bottle holder. Regular pedals with spikes, with orange reflectors. Blue seat with black trim There are no deals displaying bike type. Only a black black decal along parallel post with silver trim. However on the form there is a GMC sticker. Lock holder underneath seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked through frame and front wheel
Incident Description: 
Item left locked up at 7:00am 6.25.08 in front of Paulina Center at Rush University Medical Center. After work 5:45 pm bike was gone along with lock. Filed a police report, but am waiting to get report #. Unfortunately, there is a high amount of homeless individuals who hang around the hospital, I feel that it was most likely someone of that status.

Peugeot White Frame Track Bicycle

Location

Apartment
2336 North Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Peugeot Frame, late 70's 10-speed frame that has been converted into a single-speed or fixed gear road bike. The handlebars were black bullhorns. The seat was leather with "Trek Racing" embroidered on it. The crack was Sugino.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from an alley while it was attached to a railing. The thief took part of the building with them. The U-lock was locked on the back wheel and the frame to the building. I realized the bike was gone in the afternoon but saw it there at 7am Sunday June 22nd.

2005 Trek 1000c

Location

Interpark Building
326 S Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, no damage, perfect working order.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a light post with an Onguard Doberman cable lock. Lock was most likely cut.

2007 Diamond Back Wildwood Citi Women's

Location

Garage of Residence
4410 N Troy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ULock still locked to top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open in multi-unit building. Bike had ulock locked to top tube.

Oxford

Location

House
18th place and Carpernter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
small womens
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple OXFORD- not sure of the year it was made older style bike with new black removable basket on it. very shiney just had it cleaned- brand new wheels and new cables- one black and one white for the shift.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I had only had the bike for 2 days-they came with the right tool to cut off a master lock so they knew what they were doing

Spalding

Location

Broadview Dormitories
Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with silver fenders on both wheels and a flat rack on the back with a bungee cord

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?: 
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 days, 4 nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked infront of a dormitory along with many other bikes. Only this bike was stolen.

Marin Larkspur

Location

Head Start School
2500 N Sawyer Ave 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c528hsm622
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is basically new, has brass bell, water bottle cage, special nuts on wheels to make them very very difficult to remove. possibly has light blue soft light on front.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 - 2 days.
Incident Description: 
Left this downstairs from my apartment, have done many times, this time bicycle is gone, U-Lock and all! Brand new and will give 70$ reward for its return.