Recent Reports

Miyata Touring Road Bike

Location

Outside the Long Room, Irving Park/Ashland
1810 Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good condition, a little bit of a rattle on the downstroke. Solid brakes, and 6 mo. old tires, still lots of tread left. Bracket for headlamp, rear reflector removed. Waukegan Bicycle liscense from decades ago on upright just under saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
At some point during the night, the perpetrators cut the lock and absconded with both mine and my wife's bicycles. They were chained to the fence on the parking lot next door to the long room bar.

Cannondale R500

Location

My house
1444 W Walton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm (I think)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The shifters have some scratches on the front from falling. There is a small dent in the middle of the upper cross beam. It has a San Marco seat and large silver pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was a home invasion.
Incident Description: 
My house was broken into while I was sleeping. My TV, Xbox and bike were stolen.

Giant Sedona

Location

Roy's Furniture
2455 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C95CT795
Size: 
Frame size 17, type M
Color: 
Black/Silver/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good; 2005 Sedona model 351013 w/ kickstand. OnGuard U-Lock base still attached to bike along with black water bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My husband and I locked our bikes together around a large tree across the street from Roy's Furniture (facing the store) using an OnGuard braided steel cable and our two U-Locks. However, both U-Locks were only connected to my husband's rear and front tires, not mine (bad mistake). Foot and car traffic is heavy in this area and we only planned to be inside an hour at most. The steel cable was cut through twice. They attempted to remove the front tire of my husband's bike but the locks prevented it. I'll be filing a police report today. Many thanks for offering this service.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Francisco Brown Line stop
Manor 4600 block
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Chrome, with stripes of different colors surrounding the log
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Short handle bars,2 different wheels, front has an armadillo tire back tire is a cheap wheel set

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 and 1/2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with 2 U locks to the front tire, body, and rack, as well as the back tire to the body and rack.

Raleigh Grand Prix Racing

Location

My home
714 North Throop Apt 3R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm - 55cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Few flaws. "Grand Prix" sticker on side of cross bar had some scratches on it. Rims had stickers still attached that say "Deep-V" (The brand of Wheel). Single Speed bicycle, with no gears and only the front brake attached. No rear brake.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was on the third story walk up, rear of apartment on the deck. Had to be accessed through a locked fence.
Incident Description: 
Individual(s) came through or over locked fence. Bike was locked to the metal window bars on the deck of my third story walk up. Combination Cable lock was cut and left on the scene. So far no witnesses.

Pake track frame(fixed gear)

Location

friends apt building
2342 N. Spaulding Ave. (Logan Square)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition other than small rip near rear of blk/silver Fuji saddle and scratched paint on right side of rear rim (matte blk Deep-Vs), front tire has a thin white stripe, and black Pake frame has a white Apple computers logo sticker. It has a silver Sugino crank w/ a black Sugino Messenger chainring, Ritchie headset, and black cork-wrapped bullhorn bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a tree approx. 8-10 inches in diameter on N. Spaulding about 100 feet from Fullerton. It was locked there at about 7:30 pm and I saw it last at about 11:00 pm and when I came back out of my friends apartment at about 1:00 it was gone without any trace of my lock.

Trek 7000

Location

200 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU061C0762E
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bicycle that was stolen within 1 week of being purchased.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in front of my office at 200 N LaSalle(at the corner of Lake & LaSalle) sometime between 9am - 12pm. The bike was stolen on Thursday 8/19/2010 during work hours likely right in front of many people since it was in a crowded area. The bike was less than 1 week old.

2009 KHS Flite 220L

Location

Boys Town
Briar and Cambridge
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U8002203839
Size: 
52.5 cm
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 yr old. Maintained. Silver Rack and Silver Fenders. White bar tape and white seat.

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 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: 
The thieves sawed through the Kryptonite Series 2 lock. They left the barrel end of the u lock. It has black heat marks, and saw tooth blade marks through it.

Bianchi Milano

Location

N Newgard & W Arthur St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H6LB92776
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition; some black electrical tape adhering cables to frame, & the cable casing was starting to fray & rust. The original leather saddle & painted black post had been stolen & later replaced with a nondescript saddle & unpainted metal post.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I stupidly had the bike locked up overnight to a tree using a heavy gauge metal chain & padlock. The tree's still there, but the bike & chain are gone.

Silver Specialized Road bike

Location

East Lakevew (Broadway and Briar)
Briar
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 7:48pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Unknown. I am 5'9" so big enough for a medium tall sized person
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~ 5 years old specialized road bike. Black seat and handle bars. This bike has locks on the actual wheels so the wheels can't be take off without the keys that I have.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one night. bike was locked with a u-lock to an iron fence. Iron fence was sawed through. u-lock was probably not broken
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a u-lock to an iron fence in front of my apartment. The iron fence was sawed through so Kryptonite u-lock still may be in tact on the bike frame. Bike was taken from near the corner of broadway and briar in east lakeview betwen the hours of 8p-8am on 8/19 - 8/20.

Specialized Allez

Location

Wells Street Tower
701 S. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wud092142583e
Size: 
Large size
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Black rear rack, red "Wells Street Tower" Decal. Black handlebar tape. Some rainbow striping (stock feature of this model.)

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight, starting at 11PM to 10AM this morning
Incident Description: 
Locked up the bike on a sign post outside my building at 11PM and the next morning it was gone. It's got curved front handles and a rack on the back. Otherwise, its practically new. Please contact me if you've seen it or have it - JUST WANT THE BIKE BACK! Thank you.

Gary Fisher Monona

Location

Theatre Wit (inside the alcove)
1229 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
SM (15.5")
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great! Only two years old. It has a light in the front and back and a speedometer on it. Here is the bike exactly: http://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/monona

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?: 
Just a couple minutes as I ran inside to do something inside the theatre. It was in the alcove pretty hidden.
Incident Description: 
I left the bike unlocked in the alcove of Theatre Wit. It's a covered space and the doors to the building where I was are right inside there. I ran inside for a couple minutes to drop some things off and when I came back it was gone. This is such a great bike! I would love the help to find it. Thank you!

Bianchi Brava 2002

Location

Ravenswood Metra
Ravenswood Metra
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 or 50 cm
Color: 
Black/turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, matching turquoise handlebar/grip tape.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Work day, parked at 8:30 am, gone by 6 pm.
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked under the bridge at the Ravenswood Metra station. I try to park it toward the outside of the overpass area, where there is more foot traffic. U-lock (kryptonite) went through the front tire and around the frame (and attached to the bike rack); back tire was secured to the frame of the bike with a wire lock. Helmet was also attached to the lock. I have no idea when it was stolen; I parked it there in the morning on my way to work and it was gone when I returned at about 6:15 pm.

Mongoose Crossway 450 (2008)

Location

Ogilvie Transit/Frnch Mrkt (West side on Clinton)
124 n. Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Grey with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Wire Basket on back. CTA (chicago transit authority) Permit Parking Sticker. Silver round bell on right handle.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day (5 pm to 5pm)
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to No Parking Tow Zone sign outside French Market/Ogilvie Entrance on Clinton between 5pm Tuesday Aug 17th and 5pm Wednesday August 18th........Bike with lock was gone. You'd think right outside Ogilvie Entrance would be safe.

Giant Boulder

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
1800 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/Gray/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked under train tracks on north side of Lawrence Ave, by Ravenswood Metra Station at approx. 1:30PM on August 12th, 2010, returned at 9:30, bicycle was gone with lock left behind.

Trek Hybrid 700

Location

Chase Towers
Clark street and Monroe Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had scratches on frame. Had fitted brackets for water bottle, front light and lock. It had black fenders on both wheels. Rear fender had bike stickers on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
I had forgottem to bring the key to the bike lock. So i rested it against the Chase tower wall and went in the building for a few minutes. When i came out the bike was gone.

Alex R500 rims from an SE Lager

Location

Vic Theater
Sheffield and Fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is just the rims but they are only specifically from the red SE Lager bike and I believe they were put on another bike. Should be obvious. They are fully red and nearly brand new.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
After a concert of about 3 hours I came outside to find both wheels gone. The bike was still U-locked to the pole. A little after I noticed, someone found two wheels a little down the road that weren't mine so it is assumed that the thief replaced his own wheels with mine. The rims are unique to my kind of bike so it is very unlikely that they would be found on another bike without being stolen.

Gary Fisher Wahoo

Location

Bike rack in front of Barnes & Nobles and Bally's
1455 West Webster Avenue, Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Gary Fisher Wahoo. New to me as I just bought it on craigslist from the original owner, but there are some very slight redish scratches on the center of the handlebars and the top front handlebar bolt has a little bit of rust on it - quite noticeable for an otherwise pristine bike.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I had just purchased this bike off of craigslist from the original owner and was loving every minute of it. Two days later, I rode up to Bally's to sign-up for a membership and workout. As I arrived, I saw a well populated bike rack and a man standing nearby holding his helmet. He approached me and said, "be careful, I just had my bike stolen." He proceeded to tell me his cable lock had been cut and his bike was gone. I hadn't been able to get a U lock yet, but figured I was decently safe with my cable lock considering that no thief would be dumb enough to steal a bike from the same spot twice on a crowded Sunday. An hour later, my worst fears were realized as my large bike didn't jump out at me from a distance. As I got closer, I saw my cut cable lock and helmet laying on the ground.

Kona Hahana

Location

Andersonville
Carmen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 7:21pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
26" Frame
Color: 
Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good riding condition. Bronze color with black rack on back of bike.

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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked overnight and when I awoke it was gone.

schwinn women inspired hybrid 21 speed

Location

apartment building
3004 W. Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
regular size, 26 inch tires
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minimal wear n tear, "quimby's" comic store sticker and "get a grip" cycle sticker on frame. There is a metal water bottle holder, the left handlebar has a clip for a light and the right handlebar has a clip for an odometer.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside a locked apartment foyer/lobby, parked next to the steps leading up to the apartment.It was not locked to anything. I parked the bike around 4pm yesterday and that's the last time I saw it. Today I came down the steps about 1:45pm and the bike was no longer there. Whoever did it either lives in my apartment building or knows someone who lives in the apartment building and was granted access, as you have to have keys to get into the lobby.