Recent Reports

Schwinn 10 speed

Location

Corner of Chicago ST and Hudson
450 W Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Red with paint chipping on tubes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Bike had paint chipping on seat tube, still looked ok but started to chip. Electrical tape on the handle bars and down tube. Wires were holding brake cables and black zip ties held my rear light. The seat was new but I can't remember the brand. The rear wheel made a clicking noise while the wheel was turning. Aluminum rims still looked good. No basket no fenders.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left my bike there overnight. Came back the next day and it was gone.

GT Rebound

Location

Old Town
1446 N North Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0911370051
Size: 
Large ~18"
Color: 
Black/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Seat is torn a little bit. Some scraps.

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was in back on Honda Civic. It was covered w/ a sheet. Both car and bike were stolen. Police found the car 4 days later w/o the bike.

Klein Pulse Race

Location

Residential area - locked securely to street lamp post
W Winona St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU018774N
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is a '98 bright red Klein Pulse Race. It has normal wear and tear to the paint, but is in very good condition otherwise. It has bar ends and a few mounts for lights, water bottle, etc... The bike rack was still attached and locked to the frame as well.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
My bike was always locked in the same place - outside my apt building - every day, overnight. It was locked to a very tall, secure light pole. An OnGuard ULock locked the front wheel to the frame, a kryptonite ulock locked the rear wheel to the frame,
Incident Description: 
My bike was always locked to the same light pole across the street from my apartment building. It was securely locked using two ULocks and a cable (locked to frame at both front and back wheels, cable connected the two locks and secured bike to pole. I have no idea how someone could have gotten my bike :( It's been "safe" there for the two years I've been parking it there. The light pole is impossibly tall. I saw that it was missing - nothing left behind.

Specialized Tricross Sport (2006)

Location

Ally facing garage behind single family home.
1522 N Campbell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M5DL07488
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition, has a US Government-issued black-and-white General Services Administration sticker on the vertical post (seat tube) for identification in Federal office buildings.

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?: 
It was locked inside a garage, but not locked to anything inside the garage. Stored in garage for 3 months.
Incident Description: 
I left town on Fri night (Jan 30), came home on Sun night (Feb 1) to find that my bike was missing from the garage. It is possible that my landlord, who I share the garage with, left the door open and unattended for 5 min while unloading her vehicle. I saw a bike posted on Craigslist that matches my bike... hmm...

Trek Hybrid 7100

Location

Lincoln Park
Belden Ave & Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 7:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
Gray/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost New- only 5 months old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Stolen between Friday evening and Monday morning. I have a picture of the bike in the actual location it was stolen.

Trek 07 7.5FX

Location

MY GARAGE
3251 N PLAINFIELD
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU068C0522B
Size: 
20"
Color: 
GREY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ADDED VERTICAL HANDLEBARS, CATEYE LIGHT ON TOP OF FRAME, FLASHING RED CATEYE LIGHT ON BACK OF FRAME

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?: 
The bike was in my garage for the winter months
Incident Description: 
I live on a corner lot, so my side entrance garage is exposed to everybody when the overhead door is open. I assume somebody saw the bikes when I was getting the snowblower one day and decided to come back at a later time. I have no idea when it was stolen as the garage is only used for storage. I saw the bikes a few weeks ago when I was in the garage putting some Christmas decorations away. However, when I returned from a business trip, I saw my garage service (not overhead) door open. I actually didn't think twice as I thought I left it open. I live in a very safe neighborhood with no theft activity that I've ever heard of. The old timers still leave their front doors open! As I was in the garage today, it felt a little empty and I couldn't put my finger on it. I went back about ten minutes later and realized the bike was not there. It's strange because they didn't take the $700 snowblower or $400 lawnmower... just the bikes (my wife's Trek, as well).

No decal single speed cyclocross bike

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 2:41am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
grey single speed cross bike. bumblebee sticker on headtube, no other decals. pink chris king headset, paul wheels, studded tires, fsa carbon cranks, spd pedals, full fenders and rear rack. front wheel, headset and seatpost are locked with pitlock branded skewers and require a coded key to remove.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked at 7am - gone by 5pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked between the end of the bike rack and a concrete support pillar for the building. smaller new york lock and keyway facing up and toward the concrete pillar limited access for forcing lock off.

Performance 203R

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:36am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18" small
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red Performance 203R with Sparactus (spelling?) back rim, black jelly seat, presta valves, 26" wheels/tires, modified to use straight bars, red flasher, support for head light only. Has dent on top tube, PLUS toggle on hub for hauling an In-line trailer (also stolen) a two kid trailer modified with a plywood board as a floor, has white pole and orange flag.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes?
Incident Description: 
I use this bike and trailer to haul my commercial packages to the post office and have been doing it for over two years. I have been bringing the bike into the main lobby and usually locking it to a railing under the escalator (with the permission of the janitor/custodian). That day, I didn't have the cable and lock with me and left it where I usually do, instead of trying to bring the bike and trailer to the second floor in the elevator (too small for bike and trailer). When I was finished with the postal clerks, I saw immediately that it was missing and went back to the clerks - just in case a security person moved the bike, then direct to USPS postal police and then filed a CPD report. The following morning, I did see the tire tracks of the bike and trailer - that someone had walked out of the building and bounced down the stairs - probably heading east on Harrison. THERE SHOULD BE A SURVEILANCE CAMERA/DOCUMENTATION of the theft.

Fuji Touring Series III

Locations

Ravenswood Metra
lawrence and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
Taylor and Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 9:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FA 403229
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey Fuji Touring Series III, no rust, VG condition, 27" alloy rims with new Vittoria Zaffiro tires, Terry Liberator Y saddle, brown cables, new black fenders, new rear rack with bungee cords, Kryptonite cable with key lock mounted to frame, aluminum water bottle holder, mounting connectors for lights and pump

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked to City bike rack with other bikes at noon, gone when I returned at 6pm. Kryptonite cable lock with built in key lock, was mounted to the frame via connector, gone with bike.

Trek 4300

Location

Basement of Apartment Building
800 Sherman Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
32SBT61881TK
Size: 
16" frame, 26" wheel
Color: 
Yellow/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwinn no-pressure comfort seat

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?: 
Two weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked in the basement of 800 Sherman Ave, which is locked. Between September 1 and September 15 it disappeared.

'80s Fixed Gear Conversion Found!

Location

UIC East Campus
600 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 6:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm seat tube
Color: 
Silver/Rust
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
'80s lugged road bike converted into a fixie. No brand decals. Silver but very scratched up and rusty.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
???
Incident Description: 
This bike was recently donated to West Town Bikes from the UIC Police. My police friend who dropped it off told me he nabbed the guy who stole it shortly after the fact. The perpatraitor was found with several stolen wheels as well last September shortly after school had started. My officer friend said he would of like to have had it returned to the owner but there is no registration record of it. I told him I would post it around to see if anyone would claim it before WTB had it's way with it. Give me an accurate description of the seat under the bag and arrangements can be made to return it to you.

2008 Jamis Commuter 2.0

Location

3400 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - 6:41pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Lady's frame, 700c wheels
Color: 
White w/ Blue Fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Baby blue fenders, orange reflective tape, black front basket and rear rack, front and rear lights, new pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into.

Schwinn Sprint

Location

My apartment
3347 S. Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
23 inch frame
Color: 
Royal blue with peeling yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a tall free-wheel single-speed with handle bars cut short with blue tape, a light gray bottle holder, black plastic toe clips, black plastic fenders and steel rims.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my house but only got as far as the downstairs door. They simply pushed in the front door, as the door jamb wasn't in the best shape. The bike was at the bottom of the stairs, just inside that door, at the foot of the stairs that lead up to my apartment door. It's a private entrance. It most likely someone on my street or even in my building who saw me leave for the holiday first thing Monday at like 5 am. It was the afternoon when my neighbor saw my door open.

specialized Hardrock

Location

30 S. Wacker Bike Rack
30 S. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - 7:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P9KS50179
Color: 
red/black: 19"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; anti-theft wheel locks

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to bike rack on the side of the building in the loop.

Womens Raleigh

Location

5152 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 7:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
I wish I new it of hand
Size: 
small frame
Color: 
Blue with stickers on it
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was old and the paint as fading/chipping, so I put some stickers on it. (Including an FOP police sticker on the front, a Road 34 Bike shop, Get a Grip Bike shop, an Amoeba Music store sticker, and a couple other) There was also a small California "Lauren" liscense plate strung on the back of the bicycle seat. The bicycle had bright orange grip tape on the handles.

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?: 
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?: 
I was on vacation for 6 days
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was lock thru each tire and frame on a metal bar type fence behind stairs in the gangway of the apartment building I live at. Someone had to have either knwn the bicycle was there, or really sought it out.

Specialized, Carmel/Globe

Location

N. Glennwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14764
Size: 
women's medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, msybe a few scratches and some dirt on the spokes, but basically mint condition. Beefy tires, thick frame and heavy to carry. U-Lock mount attached, no fenders or basket, though there might be marks from where I initially had a rear basket and mount attached.

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Our building was burglarized and 5 bikes were stolen from our basement storage units, where they were not locked, but had been there for weeks. Older bikes weren't taken , but newer ones were, along with tools.

Trek model unknown (possibly an 800 or Antelope) 21 speed

Location

Albany Park between Kedzie and Fransisco brown line stations.
West Eastwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly Beat up, Seat Please describe the condition of your bicycle, and describe any distinguishing features. with torn Gel pads,Silver horn on handlbars with dented edge, rusty black handlebar.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I brought the bike into my backyard and left it there unlocked. A bunch of kids jumped fences that night and stole my bike easily. When i woke up it was gone. I know this is late notice and not well filled out but I just found this. I'll try to find some pictures of it

Trek 1000, year 2007

Location

The apartment bulding next to Buffalo Joe's restaurant
812 Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's size, about 54
Color: 
Metallic Black (with Red, Silver)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One large dent in top tube, but otherwise excellent condition. Woman-style seat with polka dots on it.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days (locked on a bike rack INSIDE my apartment complex, which requires a key to enter)
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up Friday evening when I came home about midnight but Saturday morning it was gone. I suspect someone slipped inside the buildling somehow without a key and cut the cable lock and walked off with it. There is no trace of it, and the place where the bike had been stored is completely empty.

Schwinn Paramount

Location

Harold Washington Library
State/Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White/teal/perriwinkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old (1980s) Schwinn Paramount. Cinelli bb shell, mavic open pro/duraace hub, ultegra hood shifters, 105 components mostly, campy headset, dropouts. Noticeable bike for those who notice.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr. tops
Incident Description: 
Someone unbolted the scaffolding i was tied to.

Trek 820

Location

Fannie May Candies, Wacker & Michigan
111 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
24 inch frame, 26 inch wheels (large)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Trek 820, dark blue, with a silver bike rack on the back, a 'tandem' coupling on the back of the seat stem, and several white and red "Wahoo's Fish Tacos" stickers on the frame. It also had a "Village Cycle" sticker near the bottom of the frame.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike in the morning in front of work, with only a cable lock because my U-lock broke (silly me for not immediately buying another U-Lock). When I left the building around 4:15, the bike was gone. It was very odd to look at the rack where it was locked up (next to Fannie May candies) and not see it any more. It was a large Trek 820 mountain bike, dark blue, with a silver bike rack on the back, a 'tandem' coupling on the back of the seat stem, and several white and red "Wahoo's Fish Tacos" stickers on the frame. It also had a "Village Cycle" sticker near the bottom of the frame. The bike was worth less than $300, but it was only 2 years old, and I certainly wasn't planning to get rid of it.