Recent Reports

Schwinn female's mountain bike; newer bike from Gary's Cycle Shop

Location

6900 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with a very low top tube that curves out from the bottom tube into the seat tube for all of a foot of length [see image]. Had a sticker from Gary's Cycle Shop on it as well.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike sat with another black, trek male's mountain bike [also stolen]. They were underneath a staircase behind a locked gate in a back alley entrance, but faced the parking lot of the adjacent building. Best I can assume is someone saw it from within the adjacent parking lot, hopped the fence, and walked out.

Bianchi Pista Dalmine :: Stock (no customizations)

Location

Clybourn Metra station
Armitage and ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
wbk731149G
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
white on white, white frame, fork, wheels, handlebars.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stock bianchi pista dalmine: white on white with blue chain, blue seat, and blue flat bar handlebar grips.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike up, got on a train. Came back...bike gone. Lock nowhere to be found.

Trek Mountain bike w/ Mismatched Fork; refurbished from Working Bikes Coop

Location

Residence
6900 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
Black with Silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The gears are 3 & 8, the handle bar covers overextend the metal and are starting to crack in some places. The left break has a gel-like cover, and is cracked towards the base, but is otherwise stable. The seat itself is large & padded, with a red light integrated into the seat. Said seat is also chained to the bike's top tube frame and locked with a padlock.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike sat with another white, schwin female's mountain bike [also stolen]. They were underneath a staircase behind a locked gate in a back alley entrance, but faced the parking lot of the adjacent building. Best I can assume is someone saw it from within the adjacent parking lot, hopped the fence, and walked out.

Trek 1000

Location

Apartment
168 W Menomonee St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA4AP58
Size: 
43 or 46
Color: 
Silver/Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
*Just added bright blue grip to front bars *Had small pouch under seat *Standard (non-clipless) pedals with fastening straps *Some minor scraping of the silver paint on the horizontal bar connecting seatpost and front bar

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was placed overnight on my 2nd floor balcony -- balcony is ONLY accessible through my apartment, which is on the second floor. Apartment was not broken into, so clearly a ladder was used or somehow the individual climbed onto my balcony and removed
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked on my 2nd floor balcony -- balcony is ONLY accessible through my apartment, which is on the second floor. Apartment was not broken into, so clearly a ladder was used or somehow the individual climbed onto my balcony and removed the bikes to, possibly, another party below. ****BIKE WAS STOLEN THE SAME TIME AS MY OTHER BIKE (YELLOW/ORANGE TREK 1000 WITH RED GRIP AND BLACK AERO BARS)****

Columbia Northway Comfort Bike

Location

Clyborn Metra Station
1620 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20" frame 26" wheels
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had some rust on the bolts, especially the ones affixing the rear wheel. The front wheel was secured by a rounded end bolt (OnGaurd Locking Skewer). The lock mount was attached to the top of the frame, and there are scratches on the rear post of the frame from a previous lock mount.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked at the train station overnight with a Kryptonite Evolution Mini locked to just the frame (the wheels were secured using locking skewers that only I have the key for). I came back the next morning and it was gone, along with the lock.

2007 Trek 1000

Location

Apartment
168 W Menomonee St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TU129C0379B
Size: 
56-58 CM Frame
Color: 
Yellow/Orange Frame with Red Bars/Red Tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great shape for a 2007. Distinguishing features include: *Black aero bars (have a slight dent on right half where black paint in no longer on bar, resulting from crash) *Trek sticker has fallen off the front side of frame / just below front bars *RAGBRAI bands (2) were attached to front bar *Cateye wireless computer *Shimano clipless pedals *Bontrager Race Wheels *Two water bottle racks (back one of the two was loose)

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked on my 2nd floor balcony -- balcony is ONLY accessible through my apartment, which is on the second floor. Apartment was not broken into, so clearly a ladder was used or somehow the individual climbed onto my balcony and removed the bik
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked on my 2nd floor balcony -- balcony is ONLY accessible through my apartment, which is on the second floor. Apartment was not broken into, so clearly a ladder was used or somehow the individual climbed onto my balcony and removed the bikes to, possibly, another party below.

Cannondale R500 polished aluminum

Location

1800 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 11:11am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Polished aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow handle bar tape

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Cable cut one of two bikes stolen

2009 Gary Fisher Mountain Bike

Location

Wicker Park Apartment
2135 W. Crystal St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU146C1012D or WTU146G1012D
Size: 
Women's Medium (~17-18'')
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Still very new-looking but is a bit dusty from sitting on our porch the past 6+ months. Approximately, 18-speed. Very thick bright orange frame. Both tires are relatively flat. Relatively heavy in weight. U-Lock is still attached to it on the front.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen off the 3rd floor back porch of an apartment complex in Wicker Park. I believe the person must have climbed through our back fence and walked up all three flights of stairs to reach our porch. It was taken during the loud thunderstorm. U-Lock is still attached on the front.

1960s Schwinn Collegiate

Location

Lincoln Square
4444 N. Artesian
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 3:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large Mens
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Classic green schwinn with metal rack on back, lights on both front and back and old style frame lock attached. 5 speed with white brake cables and a black shifter cable.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Someone entered through the alley after forcing our gate open. They stole my 60's green schwinn collegiate. It had a cable lock through the frame and front wheel but was not attached to anything else.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

49 W. Hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike (not a recent model of the Crossroads), maybe 15 years, but in good condition. Some scratches and dirt on the frame. Bike had a rack, fenders, and odometer when stolen, plus mounts for front and rear lights and a waterbottle cage. Writing and lightning logo on the bike are yellow on a red background.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up at 5:30 PM; when I returned at 8:30 it was gone, and my water bottle was on the ground.

2009 specialized allez

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has black aftermarket aero bars. And a white sticker with the numbers 04740 on it(could be removed)

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into bike shop and it was missing when I left fifteen minutes later.

diamond back trace sport

Location

AT&T STORE BIKE RACK
Kinzie & Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 16, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U124K27266
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW (3 WEEKS OLD) HAD A HOOK UP FOR THE U-LOCK ON THE FRAME WHICH LEFT A FEW SCRATCHES ON THE FRAME.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
lock the bike around 6pm before work, locked it through the front wheel and front suspencion (which was a mistake on my part, the lock wasn't put through the frame. when i get off work around 11pm the bike was gone, U-lock still attached to the rack (not forced)

Scattante XRL Fram with Fizik Saddle

Location

Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fizik Saddle, Crank Brothers Yellow Candy Pedals

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?: 
Stolen From Garage
Incident Description: 
Stolen

Scott Sportster P5

Location

My Garage
500 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TY80406894
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a black metal pannier/rack over the back tire, a bike computer, and a bell, as well as a repair kit under the seat. Registered with the National Bike Registry and has a sticker on the bottom of the frame.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days in the garage. The Garage was locked, but the bike was hanging on hooks on the wall, not locked to anything.
Incident Description: 
Thief broke through the back gate of our property and then defeated the (simple) lock to our garage. The bike inside was not locked to anything; we assumed the garage was secure. They took 2 bikes.

Trek 1.1 WSD

Location

Rosebud on Rush
720 N. Rush St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good shape, 2010 model. Pearl white with purple accents, black handlebar tape. Speed play black circle pedals. Two Continental Gatorskin tires. Two black water bottle cages attached

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The street was really quiet when I locked my bike up, not many people walking around and not many business open yet. No cars or other bikes on the street for that matter. I was out to coffee and returned 45 mins after leaving my bike to find another bike in its spot. There was no evidence that my bike was even there, lock and whole thing was not there. I would guess that the lock was cut because the pole was too tall for someone to lift the bike over without being noticed. If I had to guess, I would imagine the person that parked their bike where mine was may have been the thief. There was a valet guy that showed up in front of the hair salon at about 7:30 am, I asked him but he said he had not seen a bike where I had locked mine.

Trek SX 7.2

Location

River North - 600 W. Chicago building
Larabee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 16, 2012 - 3:07pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20 in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was checked on at 2PM, then was gone at ~7PM.

Shogun Chromo 500

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 w Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 13, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium framed mens bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Commuter, all-weather bike has many chips and visual blemishes but is straight and true. I had removed both wheels prior to locking it up so the frameset is all that was stolen.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
I arrived at ogilvie transportation center on Friday the 13th around 2pm to take the train to the burbs for a couple nights. Because of the taste of Chicago I could not bring my bike on the train (I was unaware). So, I locked my frame to the bike racks behind ogilvie on Washington ave. I took my wheels with me. Security at ogilvie was unhelpful and would not let me review the video from the overhead camera that monitors the bike racks.

Jamis - 2010 - Ventura Sport - 56CM

Location

4745 W Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM frame - 700X23c wheels
Color: 
Red, white, black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red water bottle cage, black water bottle cage, headlight and taillight mounts, last seen with a seatpost mounted rear rack, black handlebar tape, a little dirty but well loved :( The tires are Session 700's by Fyxation.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone left a note on the pole my bike was stolen from that reads' "If your bike was stolen call 311 and report it. Police were called at 2:15am 7/16 but no report was made.

Cannondale CAAD5 Saeco

Location

North Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 11:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red Saeco with Yellow Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red older CAAD5, winter bike - so the chain is rusty, fenders, Ritchey Cross cranks, Sealed Cable Housing, no pedals, Old Campagnolo Atlanta wheels, Campagnolo Veloce 9 speed with an old Mirage 8 speed rear derailleur.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside of an apartment with a newer black Gaulzetti Corsa.

Gaulzetti Corsa

Location

North Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 11:04am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black with White Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Gaulzetti Corsa, Campagnolo Chorus 11, SRM PCV crank, Campagnolo Wheels, Dura Ace Pedals, White Fizik Saddle and Tape.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside my apartment with a second, an older Cannondale CAAD5.