Recent Reports

Trek Skye SL

Location

1629 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
size 16
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, but almost new condition. White with faint gold/tan flowers on frame, gold wiring. Had a water bottle holder & small under seat bag.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a large metal pole in the basement storage room. The lock was cut and left frayed and in pieces at the scene.

Specialized

Location

Cheetah Gym
5248 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old. New tires and tubes. Bike in good condition, some rusting around gears and chain.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hrs
Incident Description: 
Unknown as to how the lock was defeated as the thieves took the lock too.

2012 Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

500 N. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11YK03043
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours

Specialized Vita

Location

Canal & Monroe, 10 S. Riverside
Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60219412H
Size: 
Large, womens
Color: 
Black and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012, bought in June 2012 from Kozy's. It has a Planet Bike eco rear rack and locking skewers

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I forgot my U Lock commuting to work. I locked it with a padlock and cable while I searched for my building's service elevator. In that <5 minutes span of time, the bike was stolen.

Thruster 700c Men's Fixie Bike

Location

Joes on Weed Street
940 W Weed Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
700cc Mens Bike
Color: 
Yellow Front Tire, Red Back Tire
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame, black seat, Yellow front tire, Red back tire, colorful bike.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign outside of Joes Bar on Weed St, overnight on Sunday, 10/28. Bike was stolen when I went to get it on Monday, someone unscrewed the bottom of the street sign and took the sign out of the ground to get the bike.

2010 Scott CR1 Elite

Location

2115 W Moffat
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STR08D25610010010
Size: 
L56
Color: 
Black with white detailing, seat, handlebar grip tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; medium sized white seat pack Speedplay pedals Garmin cadence and speed sensors Lezyne silver compact pump

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Came home to find garage door opened. No sign of forced entry. Bike above as well as one child's bike was taken

Kona Lana'i 2012

Location

Lane Tech Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Aj11178993
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new.

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?: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen along with the lock from the bike rack near Lane Tech High School.

Schwinn Seneca

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
2001 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black With Blue Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bottom bracket makes an awful cracking noise after you pedal a few times. The seat is a trek aftermarket seat. The bike is in great condition overall.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
It was locked at the Clybourn Metra Station while at work
Incident Description: 
The bike had three locks on it. There was a U lock and two cable locks attached to the bike and the bike rack. The Cable locks were missing but the U lock was left unharmed at the scene. I would venture to guess the thief scoped out the people going to work and when I was gone they took the bike.

Trek DS 8.4 2101

Location

1397 N Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU308C1303H
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
White (with black and gold decals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
half day

Cannondale Synapse 7

Location

Belmont Red Line Stop
Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XM65389
Size: 
Women's 54"
Color: 
White Frame with orange accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Celeste (mint green) bar tape, tires and wheels. ***Bright white bike with orange and mint green accents, super flashy. Also clip-in pedals, odometer, front and back lights and black rear rack.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up on racks at Belmont Red Line stop around 12:30pm Sunday October 28th, came back at 2:46pm and it was gone. Lock was cut. Two bikes were locked up with the same lock and they somehow new to take the much more expensive Cannondale and left the other...dummies still left a $600 bike behind!!!

Fuji Palasade

Location

Alex Barron
1337 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame and crankset have scratches. Both wheels are dirty from use. Grip tape is black and coming off. The pedals are black bmx pedals. Bike was originally 10 speed but converted to a single speed.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 to 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Last seen in the buck town/ wicker park area.

Trek 7.2FX

Location

Apartment building
439 W Saint James
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C3435F
Color: 
Gold and Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. New. May have some red paint on it from the railing it was locked on. Front tire was left behind.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It is locked there every day

Specialized Women's Commuter bike

Location

Wabash and Congress
33 E. Congress
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
silver grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, built in front light and generator, rear rack and baskets on both sides.

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?: 
4 or 5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at Wabash and Congress in front of Columbia College building there. It was daylight and a beautiful day.

Gt Dyno Air Chrome

Location

Robin Drive
Robin Drive
Des Plaines , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. My bike is a Gt dyno chrome bike with black pegs on the back tire. the bike has red words that say Dyno air. The rims black and three arm star shaped and say GT.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike right ouside of my house with a cable lock at 8pm. I came back at 9:45pm and it was gone along with the lock.

Schwinn

Location

Garland/Lake
Garland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, bike was probably 3 years +

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?: 
5 hours

Specialized Allez

Location

Apartment
708 N. Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60-inch
Color: 
Black with red and white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand-new condition, purchased from Kozy's on Des Plaines Ave.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 1 and 5 days

Jamis Commuter 4.0

Location

1100 Lasalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good overall conditions, has rack, fenders, custom parts including new shimano disk brakes, anti-theft skewers by pinhead, road-bike style curved handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours

Raleigh Detour 4.5

Location

Medici Bakery
1327 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS022611901
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, small scuffs, finicky rear derailleur, loose front 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
I have no idea how it was stolen, given that I had it very thoroughly locked up.

Specialized Vita

Location

Bucktown
N. Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with dark pink grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Forgot to bring in bike, left on front patio of my house behind locked gate which has pointed/sharp posts, thief jumped fence.

Trek 1000

Location

Home
Touhy Ave and California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small adult, women's butterfly seat
Color: 
Red, white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 year old bike but great condition, bike seat with a butterfly on it, moleskin on the rear post where the bike lock rubs onto the frame, red handlebar tape

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?: 
not locked, kept in the garage all the time between rides
Incident Description: 
The bike is kept in a closed garage between rides, the U-lock is on the frame. The bike was in the garage when I left for work at 830am and gone when I returned at 4pm. No other items from the garage were stolen (ie another bike, lawn equipment, tennis raquets etc).