Recent Reports

Trek 7.4 FX WSD 2012

Location

Apartment
2417 N Ridgeway Ave Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU017C0923G
Size: 
17" frame
Color: 
Seafoam (teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition. Has a white water bottle holder. No kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I left my apartment (Logan Square area) at 4:40 pm and the bike was on my back deck attached to a wooden post. Returned at 5:05 pm and the wooden post was cracked and removed. Bike was missing.

Specialized Dulce C2

Location

North/South running Alley off Montana
2476 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606051560H
Size: 
54
Color: 
Purple and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought brand new, last years model, only had a few months. Put it in a bunch of cars and when I did I would twist the handle bars around so the edge would catch under the top tube so there is a scrape underneath the top tube.

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?: 
It was gone within 5 minutes of me taking it out of the car.
Incident Description: 
I took the bike out of my Zipcar and leaned it against some recycling bins as I was clearing out of the vehicle. I got back in the car for a second to put my things in my backpack and put on my helmet and when I got out of the car my bike was gone. It happened in a matter of minutes.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Residential
Surf and Cambridge
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu084CO776F
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three years old. Scraped up handle bars. Seat was bent.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a street sign. Came out to find the street sign cut in half and my bike missing.

kona paddy wagon

Location

home
2457 w rice st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F1312C7939
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, grey frame with the words "kona" on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my building by smashing the glass on the front door and then stole my bike from the basement of the building.

Women's Raleigh Street Bike

Location

SINGLE FAMILY HOME
46OO BLOCK OF N DRAKE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
decal "un coche menos" on left side, university of Arizona parking decals. KRYPTONITE LOCK, AND BACK RACK WITH BACKET ATTACHED.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 MINUTES
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN WHEN I WAS IN COLLEAGUE'S HOME FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES -- 4600 BLOCK OF N DRAKE. COLLEAGUE SPECULATES THAT A STUDENT FROM ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL MAY HAVE STOLEN AS STUDENTS WERE WALKING BY AT THE TIME.

Torker U-District

Location

FFC
939 W. North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICRL13C04832
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black with white logo. Although the picture below shows flat bars, my bike had drop bars with black tape. Circular black headlight and tail light attached. Black rear fender attached.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Failed to ensure bike was attached to rack, cable was cut, u-lock was left in tact.

Bridgestone 500

Location

Place of Business
3311 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Dark Grey / Silver / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bridgestone 500, late 80s model. Good condition w/ black Cinelli wrapped drops and black tires. Lugged frame, fairly unique model. Has bike shop sticker where originally purchased long ago but I purchased from Working Bikes. Picture attached shows before upgrades: Now has all black tires, black drops and took off road brakes and put smaller breaks up by the stem.

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 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?: 
45mins
Incident Description: 
Bikes were locked up while having lunch, we were inside for maybe 45mins max. Came out and bikes were gone. It was on a busy street in the middle of the day. No idea how they broke the lock, it was locked to an actual bike rack. We think it's a repeat offender from the area and we have some video potentially.

Leader 722TS+S803 Fork

Location

Cafe Bella
3311 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, small dent on angled tube near the front post. Cinelli risers, H+Son all black wheels. Omnium Crank. Hold Fast Straps.

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 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?: 
45mins
Incident Description: 
My girlfriend and I went to eat lunch at a local cafe, we locked up our bikes securely to the bike rack, 15ft from the front door of the establishment. We ate lunch and came back to our bikes no more than 45mins later. Both bikes were gone. My guess is someone picked or cut the lock and stole everything all together in broad daylight.

Schwinn Pointe Beach Cruiser

Location

Hyde Park
South 46th Street off Vincennes Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 Inch Motorized Cruiser
Color: 
Cream and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
26 Inch Beach Cruiser modified with Gas Motor

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of the parking lot of my building. The bike was locked to the wooden deck of my building. The suspect was caught on camera and apprehended, however, my bike was not recovered.

Fuji Womens Road Bike

Location

South Loop
1910 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, stem on handle bars extended to be higher, seat is white, orange lettering.

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?: 
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?: 
does not apply
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to outside balcony. last seen on november 5th robber climbed to second story balcony and took bike.

Schwinn Madison

Location

grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Flat Black (rhinolined) w/ Silver Tips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame: Schwinn Madison, Flat black and silver tips. Wheelset: Purefix flat black deep v Tires: black Zaffiro pros Hubs:All city new sherrif, silver, high flange, front Phil wood, silver, high flange, 15 t fixed shimano dura-ace cog, phil wood lockring Crankset: Sugino Messenger, silver, 46T, 165mm crankarms Chain: KMC Zchain, Brown Seat Post: Thompson Elite, Black Saddle: Brooks Swift, Black, Copper rivets Racoon tail Hanging From Saddle Chain lock

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 hours

Trek 820 WSD

Location

House
2455 W. Berenice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16"L seat tube
Color: 
White with aqua detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new-purchased 3 months ago. Wald collapsible basket mounted on back left side.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage. No forced entry but garage door was open. I think it was stolen shortly before I discovered it missing, at 6:00pm.

Raleigh 24-speed Men's Mountain bike

Location

Residence
6116 W. 19th Street
Cicero , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27"?
Color: 
Greyish silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small 2" diameter hole in seat where padding shows through, silver bell on left side of handlebar marked "Harrod's Knightsbridge". Good condition otherwise. Small white rectangular sticker (approximately 1" x 2") on frame from a bike shop. Bungee cord with one hook missing tied to right side of handlebar that may have been taken off by thieves. The black rubber bushing on the shock absorber on the left side of the front fork usually stays up after riding and needs to be manually slid down to meet the shock and keep dust/dirt out of the shock itself.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight 11/1 - 11/2/13
Incident Description: 
The bike was usually locked with a combination cable lock (black) to a railing at the rear of the residence. I do not know if the bike was locked on the night of theft, as I had come home with groceries the evening before and may have forgotten to lock it after bringing groceries inside. At midnight of the night in question I noticed a car parked on the side of our house (it is a corner lot, so the patio is visible from the street. The car was a newer white station wagon-style car with darkly tinted windows. I had never seen this car before and haven't seen it since. I don't know for sure that the thieves were in this car. Note: the picture shows the bike before I installed the seat, bell, and right pedal.

B17 Brooks Saddle, Ascent Carbon Seat post, and Fyxation Pedals w/straps (Parts Theft)

Location

California Blue Line Stop
2634 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black Saddle, White Pedals, Black/White Straps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All parts were in excellent condition. Unfortunate for me, fortunate for the thief there were no major distinguishing characteristics.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike lock in front of California Blue Line Station from approximately 7pm to 9pm. Thief seemed to be interested in anything that was valuable and highly portable, thus only the seat, seat post, seat collar, and pedals were taken. Replacement price of parts is approximately $200. Additionally bike was unridable adding insult to injury. Thankfully the most of the bike lives on to tell this story.

Mongoose

Location

Willis Tower
Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens Large
Color: 
Metalic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue mountian bike with blakc sea, old lock around seat post with green tag attacted. Loud brakes. Doesnt shift well.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Sole El Tigre

Location

Fairfield 1 block south of Logan, logan Square
N. Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
grey/black/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has wide bright orange rims with a grey frame with 2 white stripes on the lower corss beam. Also on lower cross beam is a black.orange sticker for 'Archie Powell & The Exports' (my band) that matches the black/orange of the wheels. attachments for lights on handlebars and under seat for rear light. Almost brand new condition,I've only had it for a couple months. this bike: http://shop.solebicycles.com/products/el-tigre

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 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?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to porch railing right in front of friends house with combo cable lock. someone must have cut it and taken everything even though we were right inside.

Trek 400

Location

Apartment building
2108 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
065859
Size: 
27 inch wheels. 19" frame size but not sure
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Continental tires and swiss rims. Original Trek decals circa 1983 when I purchased it. Model number 400134

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Only bike stolen from locked basement

Raleigh 2008 Multi-Speed Mojave 2.0

Location

59th Street Metra Tunnel
East 59th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U77K12851
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white frame with black handlebars and seat. Rack attached to the back.

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 day

satellite sport

Location

AMC River East 21
322 East Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U120U06639
Size: 
51
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it looks all black except the middle lower rail might have a little piece of grey. but it's mostly black and looks very new.(bought it 3 months ago) feature: black rack on the back. big black arm rest(shaped like a upside down U) in the front very very obvious

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked to the rack right in front of the AMC river east 21 on East Illinois street. I went to AMC for a movie and the bike was gone after i came out. nothing left. I had a U lock locking the rear wheel and a code cable lock locking the front wheel to the rack. the bike has a very big black arm rest sticking out on the front.

2013 Bianchi Crono Alu - 105 10sp Compact

Location

5348 N. Bernard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black with turquoise handle bars and red pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise handle bars and red pedals. Trim turquoise with red accents

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
2 months.
Incident Description: 
My bike was taken from my garage. The next day, my grandma told me she went out to get the car that evening, and the garage door was open. The bike was gone. I don't think it was locked to anything, but I don't know, because I hadn't looked at it since I was hit by two cars two and half months ago. I've been in the hospital or immobile nearly all of that time, but everyone said the somehow the bike looked fine. It cost more than $1,400 dollars. I didn't have a picture of it, the one listed is from the website.