Recent Reports

Bridgestone 3900

Location

University of Chicago
Quad - 58th St. and University
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
not known
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old steel Bridgestone 3900, beloved bike I used to race on. Clearest identifying (non-changeable) features are the 1980s classic lugged frame, now painted a solid black, and Dura-Ace cranks and Dura-Ace brakes, unchanged since the bike was bought. When stolen had silver handlebar tape, mismatched (white/black) bar end caps, new clipless Time pedals. The saddle is I think a Serfas, somewhat worn on the sides. Ultegra rear derailleur; the front derailleur still Dura-Ace. New wheels from last year: black rims, 36 ? spokes, tires with blue edge. Things that might change: blue seat pack, two plastic water bottle cages (one broken), pump peg on top tube, mount for handlebar light.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with only a latte lock (thin combo lock, not the safest) to a bike rack in the Harper Quadrangle at the University of Chicago just for the duration of a class, 1:30-3 PM on a Tuesday. Heavily trafficked area, far from a street, in the heart of campus - did not seem like a high-theft-likelihood location. Both bike and lock gone at end of class.

KO Cykel

Location

My House
1827 W. Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 5:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
129488
Size: 
Adult 22"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old with very little signs of aging. It has a black milk crate on the back, black fenders, and a little old timey "bring-bring" bell with bike on it. The milk crate had orange bungee cords on it when it was stolen.

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had pumped the tires full of air ready to take out when I realized I had forgotten something upstairs. A guy was doing work in the backyard, so I left the bike leaned against the fence while I ran up to get it. When I came back down, less than 2 minutes later, the bike was gone.

Royce Union Conquest

Location

iO Theatre
3451 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has been used for about 15 years, so it had signs of wear. Such signs included: rust spots on both rims the pole that ran parallel and next to the chain had long had its paint rusted off and semi-covered in oil Distinguishing features: the handlebar extensions had long been removed. That left the bike with normal, straight handlebars with about an inch of space between the end of the rubber grips and the end of the handlebar that was rusted/had some paint removed from removing the extensions. the front wheel had a small piece of plastic on a spoke that served as part of a speed tracker for an electronic device on the bike at one point, the rest of which has since been removed a missing kickstand a missing drink holder (it was replaced in the same holes by a holder for a small hand pump (pump was not in the holder at the time of theft))

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than three hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen in a three-hour time window and left no trace of its theft. It was locked up to a metal stairwell behind a theater.

Trek 700

Location

True Value Hardwar
835 Burlington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handle bars moved forward.

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?: 
Not locked. Only inside store for less than 5 minutes.
Incident Description: 
This Trek 700 along with my groceries and helmet were stolen. The bike was in front of the True Value hardware store in Western Springs. It was not locked. I was inside less than 5 minutes. The bike has a specialized sport speedometer and a Cat Eye rear light. The handlebars were moved forward. Thanks

Trek Soho S

Location

In front of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Just a month old. No side stand. Front tyre left with the lock by the bike stand. Remaining was stolen.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Front Wheel to the bike rack.
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside from 9am 18th morning till whenever it was stolen. I came back to check on the 19th early morning around 6am and it was gone. The front tyre of the bike which was fixed to the rack with A U-lock was still there, the remaining was unscrewed and stolen.

Trek 500 or 501 or 502

Location

In front of McDonald's restaurant.
1951 N Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small men's size
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1980's gray Trek road bike, excellent condition. Classic Trek label in dark blue and yellow stripe on downtube. Black seat, black fenders. Silver, slim back rack. New matching gray grip tape on handlebars.

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 street sign.

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?: 
Several hours during a rain storm.
Incident Description: 
Sign was removed in order to take bike, fully intact.

Kona Dew

Location

North Ave Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I030801600
Size: 
small
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, just purchased last year. i took the speedometer off, but the clip for the speedometer may still be attached between the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to the bike racks just north of castaways at north ave beach.

2009 Specialized Allez Triple

Location

Chicago Board of trade
141 W. Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 7:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD80115794D
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near perfect! All Black Specialized Allez Triple 2009. Armadillo tires, had a holder for a speedometer on the handle bars.

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 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 4hrs.......got there at 11am, came back at 3pm and gone. :(
Incident Description: 
Road into work, locked up front wheel and frame to bike rack under the el on Van Buren just West of Clark. Came back 4 hours later and it was gone. No lock on the ground, no nothing, just gone.

Schwinn Fastback

Location

Condo Building - Garage Storage Locker
1224 Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 1, 2010 - 4:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know it
Size: 
Extra Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean bike. Redish orange tires. Brand new top of the line components. Pretty unique bike, I haven't seen anyone else riding an Extra Small Fastback.

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?: 
Housed in my locker for 16 months
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in my storage locker in my garage at 1224 Chicago Ave. The thief wasn't able to break the lock so they cut off the mechanism that connects the lock to the door. They only stole my bike and left all of my other items. I filed a police report with the Evanston police, I cant find my receipt with the Police Report #. See attached photo of my Fastback bike. Please contact me if you see it. I just had brand new top of the line components installed and I never got to use them.

Bianchi Cortina

Location

Armitage and Clark
2020 N Lincoln Pk Way
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-new. Very little use.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on rack for about 3-4 hours while we went out to lunch. When I came back, it was gone. What strikes me is that the incident happened in a very busy intersection (Clark x Armitage), right by a bus stop!

Raleigh Sojourn

Location

Art Institute
200 S. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U89U05129
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
SAND (CREAM)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New. All Stock parts. Touring bike with steel frame, disc brakes. Leather Seat and Handle bar wraps. Rear bike rack. Toe clip petals are heavily scratched, but there are only a few tiny nicks other than that including one scratch on the horizontal tube. (posted a few minutes ago with an error in the serial number - I was reading the registration paperwork wrong)

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?: 
less than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from one of the busiest streets in chicago during daylight hours.

Raleigh Soujourn (2009)

Location

Art Institute
200 S. Michigan Ave ( east side of the street)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
BUS029835501
Size: 
55"
Color: 
Sand (off white)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Toe clip petals are heavily scratched and there is one small scratch on the horizontal bar. The leather wrap on one of the handle bars (right - it think) has a little gap in it... (not much help - other than that it is stock.)

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?: 
less than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen on one of the busies streets in Chicago.

Huffy Mountian Bike 1998-2000 year

Location

Ravenswood Metra Train Station
Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" Wheels
Color: 
Blue/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, Black & Sliver pouch on handle bars, tires starting to crack and needed replacing, 21 Speed, No quick release parts,

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?: 
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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a long bike rack that's at the bottom of the Ravenswood Metra Train station. The lock was cut and bike gone.

KHS Flite 100 Single speed

Location

2643 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:38pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U70900194
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame scratched and dinged. Blue SRAM handle bar tape, one front brake, Weinemann wheels, Continential Gator tires, Forte stem, FSA cranks toe clip pedals-missing the straps. Blk electrical tape all top tube and front of saddle. Splash guard and Planetbike tail light.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with cable and padlock under porch. The cable was cut and left. Bike was stolen.

KHS Single speed flip/hub Flite 100

Location

2643 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm Med
Color: 
All Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue SRAM tape handlebars, Blk electrical tape all top tube, single front brake, splash guard and planet bike tail light, top clip pedals missing the straps, FSA cranks, Weinmann wheels, Continental Gator tires

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked under porch. Cable was cut and bike taken.

trek 7600

Location

college park metra station
river road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2010 - 6:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
largest available
Color: 
metallic red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. some trouble shifting to rarely used gears. rear brake pads are orange, front ones are black. mismatched tires front and back. grip shifters.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one night
Incident Description: 
Left the bike parked at the metro overnight. Came back and it was gone, along with the lock.

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Machina Electronics
1053 w granville ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 11:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large/21in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new all black Giant cypress st. It has a mount below the seat where a U-lock would have been and a mount on the right side of the handlebars where a light would have been.

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 street sign.

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?: 
approximately 2 hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a sign post in front of work at 10:15 am. I noticed at about 1:00 pm the bike frame was gone and only the tire remained (I incorrectly locked the bike to the sign.). It was confirmed on camera the bike was stolen between 12:00am and 1:00pm. Unfortunately the camera only captures images every hour.

Schwinn (ladies)

Location

evanston
1406 elmwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used / battery lights front & rear

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 min
Incident Description: 
wnet up to get something form my apartment, came down - bike had disappeared

Lemond Disc Poprad

Location

Corner of Damen, Irving Park & Lincoln
4000 North Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WL3416483
Size: 
57"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a cross bike with disc brakes. The left crank arm is silver and the right crank arm is black

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Somebody cut the chain and stole my bike.

2005 Specialized Langster

Location

Bucktown Pub
1700 w. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 inch
Color: 
Dark gray/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition with multitude of stickers. Bullhorn bar with bright orange tape. Single speed but not fixed gear.

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?: 
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?: 
Stolen within a five hour period
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen outside of the Bucktown Pub June 15th 2010. It was locked to a city bike rack with an older round key u-lock. I work accross the street and this is a heavy traffic area. The lock was missing with the bike so I am not sure how it was opened.