Recent Reports

2008 Redline 925

Location

Apartment / house
Honore and Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICS8B00533
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
orange/tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is meant for someone of shorter stature and has numerous small chips in the paint, a chain tensioner on the driveside of the track ends, a 3T stem, drop handlebars with tan/cork colored bar tape, black planet bike front and rear full fenders, and the front wheel is a Mavic Aksium rim with radial laced bladed spokes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a ulock through the front wheel and frame to a metal railed fence overnight in an enclosed front year. The thief cut the bars of the fence to get to the bike. Bike was most likely still locked to itself when stolen.

Schwinn/GT

Location

Mont Clare Metra Train Station
7007 W. Medill Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 6:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No particularly distinguishing features. 21 speeds. Front wheel suspension. Good condition.

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?: 
11:16 am - 7:05pm ~ 7h 49m
Incident Description: 
I locked it at the provided metal U's at the train station. Upon returning later that day, it was not where I had left it. It was gone with the lock

Schwinn mens

Location

1518 W. Jonquil Ter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
14 years old, headlight bracket, taillight bracket with taillight, water bottle holder

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all winter, locked to pole and other bike
Incident Description: 
The neighbor left the garage door up between 1pm and 6pm. When I entered the garage at 7pm I noticed that both bikes were missing and the cable lock was left dangling on the pole.

Schwinn Women Inspired

Location

1518 W. Jonquil Ter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
light blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 yrs old, headlight and taillight mounting brackets

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
Our neighbor left the garage door up sometime between 1pm and 6pm. When I went to the garage at 7pm, the garage door was down and I saw that our bikes were gone, the lock left dangling to the post.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

my house
2709 N St. Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ias6080530
Size: 
49cm frame
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Motobecane with white letters and white accessories (saddle, vittoria tires, handlebars, toeclips). The blue paint has a kind of dark silver/metallic hue. Bullhorn handlebars with break on lefthand side only. Flip flop hub. Two white LED lights. Last seen with ulock attached to bike. Small dent on top of frame near saddle. White toeclips not seen in attached photograph. New College of Florida sticker affixed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
12-18 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from infront of my apartment in Logan Square. The newer u-lock w/flat key was attached by the top tube to the fence and then fence was smashed at the bottom so that the post could be freed and the bike taken. I'm assuming that the white handlebars/toeclips/tires are probably pretty muddy as my front yard is very wet from the rain.

Bianchi Axis Cylocross Roadbike 2004

Location

Corner of Campbell & Grace -
3800 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Celeste Green Fade to Navy at Seat tube "Bianchi" Bright Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good Condition, Carbon Fork, Spd Pedal, Fenders, Matching handle Bar Tape, Shimano 105 STI Brake levers, Velcro Alligator Chainstay protector

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Rode bike to friend's house at 7:30AM. Locked bike to "Speed Hump Ahead" sign on west side of Campbell 30 feet north of Grace. Also locked front tire to frame with separate lock. Was dog sitting for friend. Came back from dog walk at 3:20PM. Bike was still there. Put dog in house and fed. Came down to move bike a little after 5:00PM bike was gone. U-lock was pried apart and laying in parkway. Sign is directly across from mostly vacant industrial area - WGN STudios, Electric Company, Basic Wire and Cable. So, though residential street not a lot of "eyes" on location. Probably was spotted earlier and came back with tools.

Trek 800 Mountain Bike

Location

Harlem and Irving Mall
4104 North Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 11:49am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
No idea
Size: 
18 inches I think
Color: 
Black with teal logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wear and tear, has after market seat with tear in right side. Flag sticker on front wheel spokes, and plastic lock holder on main cross bar.

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?: 
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?: 
30 Min
Incident Description: 
Dont know what to say, left for 20 min locked up bike and gone when I came back.

Huffy, Cranbrook

Location

4800 n Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Ladies Bike
Color: 
Powder Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. It has a powder green frame with cream fenders and a brown imitation leather seat. The tires have white walls and the grips are rubber.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike after my morning commute to the Ravenswood Metra Station like I do every day but when I stepped off the train at the end of the day it was GONE. It was parked along side the rest of the commuters' bikes on the north side of Lawrence Ave.

Windsor, Tourist

Location

Stone Building
320 E. Superior Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a 27 speed that I bought for touring across the US. The bike is in good shape for I bought it 2 years ago and never made the trip. One distinguishing feature is the cap at the end of the left handle bar is missing.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Interestingly there were other bikes on rack but they all U-locks. I guess the cable was just cut and taken with the bike.

Batavus Tour de l'Europe

Location

Apartment building
4529 N Greenview Ave. Apt. 2E
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn 1970s' frame with new freedom wheels, schwalbe tires, rav-x stem, seat, new pedals, full fenders (black plastic), and moustache handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was behind a locked door inside my apartment building; there were no signs of forced entry, and either someone left both doors open or it was someone with a key. The two bikes next to it were left.

Trek Antelope

Location

Bucktown / Wicker Park
2111 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wish I had it....old bike
Size: 
21" i think....fits a grown male
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
old bike, no fork shocks, wired for computer, bar extensions, foot clips, had orange sticker on seat post from college - State College, PA registration number, rear derailer not functional.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 - 4 days. It was my patio. Locked to a tree.
Incident Description: 
perp entered our locked and gated patio, cut the lock, took the bike.

LeMond Chambery

Location

Belden Center
350 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3421913
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Yellow and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Purchased from Johnny Sprockets and has a Johnny Sprocket sticker on the frame. Also has a Belden Center bike sticker (Name of Building it was registered in) on the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was locked inside the buildings own bike storage room
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from around late April through May 7. I didn't notice it stolen until it was brought up at a building meeting on May 18th. I know of one other expensive bike being stolen in the same time period.

Trek Womans Bike, Yellow/Black

Location

Bryon Lofts
3900 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 8:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C44G6851 CA0455
Size: 
26" Bike, Frame 18"
Color: 
Yellow/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Travel pack under the seat, water bottle holder by legs.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked through front wheel, frame and metel bar/hook which was attached to concrete. The person had to get through the front locked door, then the locked bike room, then clipped the cable lock.
Incident Description: 
I'm filing a report on the bike. Bike was in a bike room which a person needed a key to get into the building, into the bike room, then cutters to cut the lock which went through the frame, front wheel and a metal bar 1/2 foot from ceiling in concrete. I've filed with the building as well. Bike was locked in room on 4/4/11 and today 5/23/11 I went back to prepare it for the summer. Gone. I have the coiled lock which they left and will give that to the police as well. The bike is yellow and black. Hope this helps me finding it or makes it more uncomfortable for the slacker who stole it.

2009 Trek 7300 Blue and silver

Location

600 N Fairbanks Condo
600 N Fairbanks Ct - PARKING STRUCTURE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU019C2741D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Barely used - mostly blue 2009 TREK 7300

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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
We had repeated recent thefts in our parking structure. Allegedly a male and a female would come into our garage, cut the cables and ride off.

2006 Lemond Versailles

Location

Western Brown Line Station
Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Blue / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a very pretty blue with silver accents. Carbon fiber frame, fork, and seatpost. Shimano 105/Ultegra mix, Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels. Wired for a bike computer. Headbadge is a silvery Lemond logo with white corrosion on it. Otherwise, bike is in excellent condition.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The image attached is what the bike looks like, but the wheels are different. They have thick, bladed spokes. I pulled this screenshot from Craiglist because I don't have any other images of my bike.

Specialized Tarmac Comp

Location

LA fitness downtown
55 East Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I have receipt but not serial number.
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon frame, fork and seat stay. Spd pedals. Mount on handle bars for cateye and one for garmen. Wedge and wallet under seat. Garmen sensor on frame near rear tire and one on pedal crank. Light on handlebars and one on wedge. Bike in nearly new condition couple of nicks on frame just bought new August 2010.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked with a krypotnite ulock and cable. Was told by panhandler that an older white man cut the cable and stole the bike around 5:30 pm on Monday 5/16. Locked there the morning of the 16th. It was only there about 8 hours. Was locked one block east of LA Fitness on 55 E Randolph. I go there to work out in the morning and the bike rack is just across the street to the east.

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

1646 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11L07298
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, purchased 5 days prior to theft. Has only a kickstand installed, no other additional accessories. There are quick releases on both tires and seats still.

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 was in the storage room in my garage at my apartment building. The garage and storage room were locked. No sign of forced entry. Very possibly someone recovered a set of keys, or a bad ex-tenant stole them.
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen along with my girlfriend's Trek Hybrid bike sometime during the workday. The garages were all closed... and we believe this may have been the work of someone who got their hands on building keys, or possibly an ex-tenant. We do not have a serial number or photo for her bike. I have my serial number, but no photo as I just purchased the bike 5 days prior and had not even installed my accessories yet. This is the second bike I have had stolen out of this garage; however, the last one was left out in the open in the garage. Very possibly someone is scouting our neighborhood for bikes.

Novara (REI) Trionfo

Location

2201 N Rockwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 3:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
small - men's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is from the late 80's/early 90's. All other parts are Shimano and are about 3 years old. Coloring is black, with teal, purple, and white writing.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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 stolen from my garage, which is locked up.
Incident Description: 
My neighbor left the garage open, and the bike was stolen in the time he was gone to the grocery store. Nothing else was touched or taken, including three other bikes.

Schwinn 26" Lakeshore Men's Bike

Location

Rogers Park. Rogers Park Metra stop. South side of street.
Lunt and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q87PL6

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10.3 hours. 8:20am to 6:00pm.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the Rogers Park Metra stop using a cable and pad lock. Bike was stolen between 8:20am and 5:59pm (the times of the Metra train into and out of Chicago).

Huffy Highlander 3

Location

back portch of house
haddon ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 7:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Huffy Highlander 3. Dark Green with matching fenders. recently tuned up and polished. there is a red maked area on the standover bar near the handles. Breaks work great , battery powered Headlight new. fat tire bell . 2 Brand new tires . men's bike standover bar height is 30" i recently posted the bike on craigslist to sell. https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2351621955/p2a35

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
someone broke in through the garage and went into the back porch and stole the bicycle