Recent Reports

Giant escape 2

Location

Cycle Smithy, bike rack outside shop
2468 n Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 4:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minor scratches on. Frame, front and rear bike light holders, missing rear wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside the bike shop, Cycle Smithy's on N. Clark and when I returned in the morning the bike was gone. Rear wheel was U-locked to bike rack. The bike had theft proof axles.

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

Lakeview
Belmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 2:19pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 inches roughly
Color: 
Silver and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 1970's Raleigh Grand Prix, Silver with blue trim. Converted to a fixed gear. Bright orange Origin8 stash bar in a quill stem. Shiny anodized blue Lasco crankset. Quilted leather Brooks saddle. Visible scratches.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 5-10 Minutes
Incident Description: 
I left the bicycle in the sideway near my house while I ran inside to open the garage door, and when I made my way back to it, the bike was gone. A neighbor says that he saw a young black male and a young white male standing by the bike before it disappeared.

Mongoose but don't know what model exactly

Location

Stolen in front of Quad's Gym
Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large enough for a 5'2 12 year old
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red mongoose full suspension mountain bike with one side of the seat and handlebar a little scratched up from the bike falling over.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Rode to Quad's Gym for my martial arts class. Came back outside 1.5 hours later and the bike was gone. No trace left behind.

Swift Folder

Location

Corner of Roosevelt and Desplains
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
No serial number
Size: 
20 inch wheels
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small black bell, on the left handlebar, Wald wire basket on front (chrome), women's saddle, Sachs internal hub 7 speed shifter

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to city bike rack. While in a store on Roosevelt, I came out to find the bike missing. Nothing there: no lock parts, no bike parts. Presumably, the cable lock was cut.

Micargi Beach Cruiser Cheetah 7 Speed

Location

Personal parking garage in alley of Wrigleyville
Sheffield and Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's Cruiser
Color: 
Bright Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was bought in June. It is nearly brand new with few to no scratches on it. It is a bright lime green bike with white hawaiian flower accents on it. It has a brown leather seat, brown handles, and a brown wicker basket.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside my garage in Wrigleyville. The garage door was closed and the entrance door was locked. Someone had to of broken in the entrance door and taken the bike. The bike was the only thing missing from the garage so I feel like it would have had to be somebody who knew the bike was in there.

Hollandia 3-speed

Location

3410 N Lake Shore Drive
3410 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 7:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SAN11010049
Size: 
28 inch wheels
Color: 
Bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in June, few scratches, Very very green, comfort seat pad and small Bell black pouch on handle bars. bell

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I had it locked to a parking sign. When I returned, the bike was gone, but the Kryptonite U lock was relocked to the pole. The thief would have to have had a device to open, take the bike and then re-lock the lock to the pole as the lock can only be locked using the key. It happened on Lake Shore Drive on a Saturday with good weather. Many people were walking around so to take the bike they would have had to unlock it and look like it was theirs. If they had cut the lock, people would have noticed.

Surly steamroller

Location

Pilsen
814 west 18th street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 10:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handlebar tape -red Phil hubs - fizik aliante seat- thompsOn seat post - fusion rims 1 white and 1 silver- Truvativ omnium crankset. The frame is plain black I scraped off all the labels. had a red titanium faceplate.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I left it unlocked for a minute
Incident Description: 
I'm stupid and left it unlocked for a minute.

Giant OCR 1

Location

Altgeld Club
1350 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GQ619970
Size: 
small
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in great condition!

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I have owned the bike since 06 and have had it locked in my garage as stated for a couple of years.
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken out of my garage in my condo building. We have security cameras the the building management said they would review. They knocked my bike rack off the wall and slid my locked bike (newer u-lock w/flat key) off of it.

Giant, Silver, not sure of name of model. "Male" hybrid.

Location

Outside LensCrafters at Clark and Diversey
2736 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 10:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mid-size
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My beloved bike had a bell on it that said, "I Heart My Bike." There was a front light and a back light. There were nice (read: expensive) Gator tires on the front and back. The frame was pretty beat up because I've ridden the bike for 7 years. There was a new brake/gear system on the bike and the chain was really greasy and not in fabulous shape.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than two hours. From 4:15-6:15pm.
Incident Description: 
They took my beloved bike. I love that bike. They cut my white helmet off the U-lock with a knife through the chin strap, too. They left the lock, I don't know why. I wish I had a picture of it, but I don't. I'm filing the police report today. I just don't know how it happened -- that is such a heavy traffic area. I park my bike there a lot and maybe they knew I'd be gone for sure for a couple hours in the yoga studio upstairs from the LensCrafters... I want to hit someone. Thanks for your help.

2010 specialized allez

Location

Music Center Columbia College Chicago
11th & Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is silver 2010 specialized allez road bike, very easy to recognize. Has a red led light on the back under the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I saw my bike at noon before class, I came out at 2:00 to see the u-lock in tact on the bike rack.

2009 SE Lager

Location

1628 N Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with red lettering, bullhorn handlebars, front brake only with the lever on the left side of the handlebars, red rims and hubs, black and red checkered seat. It's a couple of months old and mostly stock.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stolen from foyer in less than 15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in the foyer of my sister's apartment building at 1628 N. Humboldt Blvd (Sacramento), north of North Ave. The front door automatically locks when closed, so the theft probably occurred from inside the building. The bike was in the foyer from about 7:30, and was gone by 8pm.

KHS Urban Xpress

Location

Uptown - Inside a condo building
N. Winthrop Ave/Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 8:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U90203112
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike - excellent condition. 2 yrs old.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
This bike has been stored here for 2 years when not in use.
Incident Description: 
This bike had been stored under the stairs of the basement/garage level of a secured condo building, next to the common area storage closets. The thief would have to get through a secured garage and locked door to the building, or have resident access to the stairwell. The bike was last seen on the morning of Nov. 1, 2011.

Trek hybrid

Location

Uptown Chicago
Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2011 - 7:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is a few years old. Bought used. It has thick smooth black tires and some minor scratches on the metal frame but it's in great condition for riding. Multiple gears on the handlebars (clicking style). Black handlebars. It has a wide cushioned black seat that the previous owner used staples to keep together on one side of it from wear, but that doesn't get in the way of riding. This seat will really tell you that it was my bike. When it was stolen I also had a small black storage packet under the seat that you can zip up. I left a restaurant business card in there if the thief didn't remove it.

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?: 
The bike was inside my apartment building on the ground level, under the stairway, behind a locked door to the building.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between Nov. 1 - Nov. 12. It was in a secured building under the stairwell. It may have been stolen by a resident or visitor or other outsider. They would have to go through the security code of the garage, and locked door to the stairwell. It was stored with two other bikes which were also stolen (a green KHS commuter bike and purple girls bike). The helmets and u-locks were left behind.

Trek 3900

Location

542 W Arlington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 14, 2011 - 8:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Greenish brown yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yeah old, great condition. Plastic yellow water bottle holder. Computer mount on the handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours -
Incident Description: 
Pretty sure the street sign pole was not secured to the mount and it was lifted up and the bike was removed from it with the lock still on it. There was another bike locked to the same pole when I locked mine up. This morning that bike was still there (it wasn't a bike worth stealing) with the lock on the bike, but the lock was no longer on the pole.

Huffy Snake Rock

Location

Argyle/Winthrop/Red Line
N. Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Navy Blue/Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older Huffy, many years of riding enjoyment. Recently had chain/gears re-done/tuned-up. Reflectors bent, but still in place.

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 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?: 
Months, all summer, fall, and well.....
Incident Description: 
Bike had been locked to the inside of the fence (which is at least 7ft. tall) for a year plus. Heard a strange noise last night around 11:30 from outside or not sure, then today (11/14/11) noticed bike was gone with lock and cable left on the ground.

'07 Trek 7000 Hybrid (Women's)

Location

Bucktown
2237 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5 (frame size), M (medium frame size)
Color: 
navy blue/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. U-lock attached along with seat pouch. Tire pump also attached.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked outside, was located inside my garage
Incident Description: 
Thief came into our garage (in the alley behind Oakley Ave.) between 7:30-8:30p on Sunday, Nov. 13.

Womens Trek Roadbike

Location

Friends
3620 n. pine grove road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 12:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White with Black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition with one minor problem, a small tear in the bike seat. There are two sites for water bottles and a pump attached to the bike as well. The pedals were for clip in shoes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I had only left the bike locked up in front of a friends place for 2 hours and it was taken. It was the only one taken from the bike rack where there were many bikes locked up.

PAKE

Location

Village Cycle (trek bike store)
Wells St. and Evergreen st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 2:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48" cm? small men's frame
Color: 
blue frame, pink fork, green and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in really nice shape, lime green grips, white chain, white seat (with some black scuffs) very colorful. Green back tire, white front tire. Brand new this summer. PLease help find it, it is soo sad that it s gone. It was custom built.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Accidentally, the newer u-lock with flat key was not through the frame, just the secondary chain lock was. I was going to fill up my flat but the bike store was closed. so I locked it there and walked to a show at the MCA. When I waked back at 10, it was gone (lock cut)

Schwinn Twin Tandem

Location

Logan Square Garage
2417 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
Normal
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful blue Schwinn Twin Tandem. In *excellent* condition, with a distinctive semi-circle of rust on chainguard. Baskets, upgraded seats & pedals. Early 1980s. Drum brake in (huge) rear hub. Possibly some plastic flowers for decoration. MUCH LOVED BY A LOVING COUPLE

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One WSeek
Incident Description: 
Our beloved tandem was stolen from our garage between November 5th & November 11th (evening). No sign of forced entry or busted lock. The tandem was locked only to itself with a heavy duty bike security chain. I was out of town, not really sure what happened, but very, very sad.

trek 7000

Location

uptown (home garage)
825 w eastwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
1660827
Size: 
small (ladies)
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
just had major overhaul so it looks fairly new...has phish and grateful dead stickers all over

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was hanging in garage
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from a secure residential garage in uptown...bike was locked only to itself with a newer u-lock w/flat key...bike has brand new tires, cables, brakes, etc...believe thief(ves) jumped fence to property and gained access to garage...they suck!