Recent Reports

2009 Kona Smoke

Location

Home Garage
7701 W. Hadley St.
Milwaukee , WI
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SS80901103
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large Black Kona Smoke with mustache handlebars and bar end friction shifts. Front and rear fenders. Rear rack and panniers.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours?
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of alley garage. Side door was not locked. Bike was only thing taken.

1962 Raleigh Robin Hood 3 Speed

Location

Back Yard/porch
2419 West Sunnyside Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21 inch frame
Color: 
Black Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Classic 3 Speed with black frame, white fenders and matching grips, Brooks B17 saddle, no chain guard.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
Several Weeks
Incident Description: 
The photo above is before I replaced the green fenders and chain guard but it should give you the right idea. The bike was locked to a steel bar attached to the porch for the purpose of locking bikes. It was locked to the rail with an older/ off-brand U-lock, and also locked to itself with two additional cable locks. Unknown how the U-lock was defeated.

Scwinn Red Coaster Bike-3 speed (Fenders and black basket bent in front)

Location

818 W Webster
Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 9:38pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Four year old bike, red Scwinn 3 speed Crusier with peddle brakes. Black wire basket in front, but may have been taken off.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left in front of home often but left it for an hour.
Incident Description: 
My favorite bike was locked to the fence of my home and it was stolen.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

Garage
1938 West Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtv343c1774d
Size: 
20"L
Color: 
Lt Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, three weeks old. Absolutely perfect

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Crime took place between 1pm & 8pm on 8/11/09 in locked garage. Door broken in.
Incident Description: 
Returned from outing to find main garage door and side door open. Nothing else removed from garage including boxed computer and boxed hitch. had purchased bike 3 weeks earlier 7/18 from On the Route Bicycles. Only unusual detail that may make this a targeted heist is that our area had a string of break-ins two years ago but our garage was not hit. We buy a bike and within three weeks it is taken. Hadn't even had time to take a photo of the bike.

1980 Blue Schwinn Le Tour 10 speed

Location

Leland and Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:58am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
25" frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in nearly perfect condition other than a couple nicks in the paint. It also had an old Palatine bike registry sticker on it's seat tube.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it locked up overnight down from a friends place. I think my lock was not sound because I didn't notice that my key had broken off in it. Last time I ever buy a non-kryptonite lock.

Motobecane Mirage

Location

Corner of North and Wolcot in front of Rapid Transit
1904 w. north ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Baby blue with Royal blue striping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is a 63 cm motobecane Mirage. The bike is baby blue with royal blue motobecane striping. The bike has gold front and rear rims. The front rim is a velocity the rear rim has no marking of company and is a flip flop hub but only has a fixed gear hub placed on it. When the bike was stolen the wheel had 3 basketball cards in the rim. The cards are probably not still there but if they were dumb enough to leave them in it will make the bike pretty distinguishable. The handlebars have royal blue grip tape and has one emergency brake located on the bars. The brake cable is also royal blue. I recently replaced the crank and I'm near 99% sure that it's a Sugino. The chain is also royal blue. The bike was built by my friend Adam of 329 bikes in Bartlet and has "Planet Bikes" handlebar caps.

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?: 
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?: 
2 and 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked on the corner of wolcot and North in front of Rapid Transit. The bike was parked at a U shaped bike rack. The bike was locked with a cable chain that was stolen with the bike (I know i use a U-lock but my Girlfriend's more expensive Swobo Sanchez was next to it and using my mini-u lock). The bike was stolen roughly around 2:30 am (friday night the 7th but technically the early morning of Saturday the 8th) two hours after locking it up (according to the homeless guy that said he saw it being stolen). The homeless guy also said that the bike was stolen by a guy on a bike and took off down North avenue heading east. Please let me know if anyone has any information on my fixed motobecane mirage. I loved that bike, it was my first fix and would greatly appreciate its return.

Not completely sure. It was locked with a cable type bike lock.

Location

AMC Movie Theater River North
Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2009 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
teal and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is teal with orange writing on it, which I think said "Specialized". It is a female adult bike. I only got it back in Chicago the night before, so I don't have many of its characteristics memorized.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was inside the movie theater. I had locked my bike up outside. When I came out after the movie it was gone. I'm assuming somebody cut the bike lock.

gazelle 1970s

Location

2047 W. Coulter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2009 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm frame
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
okay condition. was my mother's bike back in the early 70s. the white is more of an off white and is a little dirty. has a dutch or french flag on the front fork with a gazelle in front of flag. frame says "gazelle". has a black brooks seat and shiny black tape on handle bars which are drop bars. end of handle bars don't have caps, can see the screws. front and rear brakes. two baskets, one on either side of back wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Put my bike in my garage. Garage was entered and bike was stolen.

16" BOYS SCHWINN MOUNTAIN BIKE

Location

Residential - DePaul Neighborhood
Fullerton and Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2009 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16" - Boys
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition except for a couple of rusty screws on the handle bars. Gel seat cover over the original hard seat.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked in front of a friend's apartment. Walked to restaurant for dinner. A few hours later when we returned the bike was gone.

Diamondback Sorrento

Location

Stolen from the courtyard building at Montrose and Rockwell
2565 W. Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 12:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens, probably 26"
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bike has a black, saturn shaped bell on the right side of the handlebars. Bike also has a bottle rack for a Klean Kanteen waterbottle

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Bike was locked here for two days while I was away. Had been here safely for several weeks previous to the incident.
Incident Description: 
Someone snipped the lock, left it at the scene, and took off with the bike. Shrub shears have been located in the vacant lot beside the building, which are likely to have been used in the theft.

circa 1970's jeunet frame

Location

the alley behind my house
hoyne and irving park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approx. 23"
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a green jeunet frame, likely from the 1970's. bullhorn handlebars with black tape, black schwinn seat, black front & back fenders, one right hand brake, single speed. the paint was faded except for in the places where the stickers had been removed.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
locked my bike up to a metal fence behind my house cause my landlord's daughter's SUV was blocking the backgate. came back approx. an hour and half later to find the top railing of the fence had been popped off the supports and my bike & U-lock had been lifted off.

Front suspension 8sp Sturmey Archer hub folding bike ( 8H )

Location

On Huron Ave.
676 North Saint Clair Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2009 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small, Fold-able
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Downtube brand bike. They are only available for sale online. It is a fold-able bike that has hinges at the handlebar post and in the center of the frame. The bike is also distinguished by its small wheels and an internal gear hub in the back tire. It is a 7 speed and it has a safety light built into the back seat, it also has a bell on the handlebars.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was folded and collapsed and locked to a bike rack at 8am. At 4pm the bike was no longer attached to the rack and I noticed significant damage to the area where the bike rack was attached to the sidewalk as well as loose bolts. It may have been possible to move the chain under the spot where the rack was grounded due to the loose bolts and broken foundation. I loves my bike, please find it, and may a swift and harsh justice be done to whoever stole it.

Lemond Tourmalet

Location

Michigan ave/ Randolph bike rack
Randoplh
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU0265A
Size: 
frame sz. 49 wheel sz 700 women's
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only had this bike for two years. Looks still great. I think there is a Johnny Sprokets sticker on the frame, some very slight tearing of tape of the handle bars (black foam tape handles)

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?: 
8:30 am to 5:00pm
Incident Description: 
I was at work, and when I came out to ride home my bike was gone. The lock (A U-lock) was on the bike rack locked and unharmed. Just no bike there. It was locked to the bike rack. This is a high density area right off of Michigan ave in front of busy office buildings. There are maybe 50 bikes on this rack in one day.

1999 Schwinn Mesa GS

Location

Lidwien van van de Wijngaert
2047 Asbury Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2009 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M9Ci45467
Size: 
appr. 31in
Color: 
Blue/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was OK. Normal for a ten year old bike. Some scratches here and there, but otherwise ok.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen somewhere during the night. The bike was locked with two other (kids) bikes which they left there.

2005 Gary Fisher Capitola

Location

300 W. Chicago Ave. below the Brown Line CTA stop
300 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 2:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
FIS165575415
Color: 
maroon w/taupe accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
women's bike with water bottle holder on down tube; water bottle holder is chrome with a black adjustable rubber strap.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack under stairs to CTA Brown Line stop at Chicago Ave.

Trek 7000

Location

Koz Park, W. Schubert Ave
3818 W. Schubert Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 2:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
51cm/20"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly Used, Scratches on Fork, Tears in Seat Bell, ULock attached to handlebars/brake Stickers from Working Bikes, Village Cycle Center

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up. In the early daytime, sometime around 8am, the chain with which the bike was locked was cut and the bicycle was removed. The chain was found lying on the ground soon thereafter.

2004 Eddy Merckx Team SC Aluminum Road Frame

Location

Egg Harbor Restaurant
777 N. York
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 2009 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown at this time
Size: 
58 CM Road Frame
Color: 
Two-tone Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition with a few scratches. Paint job is quite colorful, with a two-tone blue scheme having red accent stripes, plus large "Eddy Merckx" decals on the main tubes of the bike frame. The Logo "TEam SC" is located toward the rear of 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Hid bike in Dumpster area behind Egg Harbor Restaurant in Hinsdale. Went inside for breakfast. Came out, and the bike was gone. It's quite likely that someone who had regular access to the dumpsters found the bike. Or it could be that someone "got lucky" and saw me sneak into the fenced-off dumpster area and stole the bike when I was no longer in sight.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

1359 W Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 7:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Despite relatively old age, this bike was remarkably shiny and in shockingly excellent condition; white bar tape, leather seat, unmodified 10-speed.

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The lock was cut in a relatively busy area, just west off Taylor and Loomis, noon time. Brazen.

Specialized Allez

Location

Outside of Caribou Coffee on Ashland and School
School and ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Luggage rack on back of bike. The pedals were cages and the back of the bike had a home made rootbeer bottle that stopped the water from going up your back. The bike also had a sticker on it that said "please don't steal my bike, thanks." So much for that.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45-50 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack outside Caribou coffee on School St. Chicago, IL. I went inside of X-sport to workout for 45 minutes and I came out and my bike was stolen.

Not sure the Make but it was a Hybrid

Location

Next to Sluggers
Clark and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 9:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium Size for Women
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great brand new looking, sliver Hybrid bike. NO SEAT!!! I took my seat to work with me and came back and it was gone!!!

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Left it there went to work, rainning when I left and when I got out the next day it was gone!!