Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Ashland & Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. It's a dark-ish green bike with 3 speeds on the left and 7 on the right. The tires both have quick release levers, but the front one was clamped to the frame with a metal tie. There is a pink (not very brightly colored) bike chain that was attached the seat to the frame. It was criss-crossed in the form of a breast cancer symbol. There were remnants of duct tape on the main lower bar of the frame that sits between your legs.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
This is my residence. It was locked up overnight.
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 9a.m. and 11.am on 6/26/2013. My room mate's girlfriend left the place at 9am and reported seeing the bike at that time. My room mate brought his bike inside around 7 or 8 and said

Schwinn Hybrid

Location

Leo Burnett Building
35 W. Wacker.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average 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?: 
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?: 
As long as 8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Parked in front of office on Wacker. Got pinched sometime before 5pm on Friday

Montague Boston

Location

Apt
Bishop and Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a full size road bike the folds in half. The front tire was an after market racing wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Dahon /Speed D7

Location

Ben & Howell Condominiums
1801 W. Larchmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
D207T00689
Size: 
20 inch wheel
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new, rack on back with elastic straps to hold items

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
kept in locked garage-not locked inside garage
Incident Description: 
Parked bike in garage at about 0815 pm 6/22/13 and discover it gone on 6/22/13. Did not find door open so do not know if opener was set off by accident at some time or if theft happened by side door from inside condo. That door has a lock and it was not broken and locks when closed automatically. It was locked. Bike was not locked to anything inside the garage. I have only been in the city 3 weeks and did not think I needed to lock bike inside a locked garage.

Lemond Chambery

Location

Art Institue of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
blue and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 Chambery LeMond road bike. Simano Ultegra shifters, derailleurs, triple crankset, bottom bracket, 10 speed cassette. Bontrager Race X Lite wheelset. White Vader seat. Black bar tape. http://www.bikepedia.com/QUICKBIKE/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=LeMond&Model=Chambery+Triple&Type=bike#.UcoFo4VZ83A

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a kryptonite U lock through frame and bike rack with a cable attached to U lock going through front tire. Bike was located on a bike rack near what looks like a receiving bay on Monroe at the Art Institute of Chicago. There were surveillance cameras, but we have not seen the tape.

Scattante CFR Carbon

Location

Randolph and Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MVV Engraved on the seat post.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Hours

Austro-Daimler (Puch)

Location

Home Residence
1418 - 1452 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Maroon / Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's Austro-Daimler (PUCH) frame rebuilt with single speed (freewheel) / New Black Continental Tires and new black tire rims / Black Electric tape wrapped around various parts of the frame / Short straight handlebars / Front Brake Only / Black & Blue worn leather seat with the material worn away from the tip of the seat / PUCH metal logo in green & white clearly visible on front of frame below the handlebar neck

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in an enclosed gated locked backyard in Humboldt Park, the house is located near Campbell & Hirsch. Suspect jumped the 7ft. gate from the Alley side and was able to access back yard and then left premise with the bike. Bike was in an unsecured garden level gangway leading to a rear entrance of the house.

Trek FX 7.2 with Xtracycle rear end

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV206C1907C
Size: 
20
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Xtracycle free radical rear end

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike, due it the long free radical rear end, was locked parallel with parked cars and between the parked cars and the sidewalk. It's likely that someone cut the cable lock discretely between the bike rack and the parked cars.

2007 Surly CrossCheck

Location

5130 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium. Either a 54 or 56.
Color: 
Gray with black handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed drive train with old, greasy cogs but a new chain. Aero-brake levers with the left plastic insert missing, the right plastic insert cracked. The most distinguishing feature is the remains of a sticker on the top tube that says "Ruta 40, Sosneados 3000 km" which was obtained during a bike tour across Argentina. I have also replaced the standard clipless pedals with TruVativ downhill cycling platforms (very wide pedals, aluminum, with blunt studs for grip.) The AZtec brake pads are also very worn, due to be replaced. There is also one one missing chain ring bolt, and a mis-sized carriage bolt in the rear-left brazed-on rack fixture. The saddle vinyl is ripped in places with the foam showing through. The handlebar caps are missing and the bar-tape is just starting to unwind. There is a black "frog"-style light wrapped around the handlebar. The fork is not original: I replaced the standard Cross-Check fork with a black Long Haul Trucker fork, which has multiple brazed-on fittings for a rack, as well as a threaded hole through the middle of each leg of the fork.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a day and a half
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between Sunday night and Tuesday morning. It was locked in the bicycle storage area in the lobby of my apartment building. The door to this lobby did not appear to be forced or damaged in any way. I came down this morning (Tuesday, June 25th, 7:30am)to bike to work and found that my lock had been cut. It appears to have been cut with a saw rather than a bolt cutter, as the wires of the steel cable are frayed. I think, though I can't be sure, that my bike was the only one stolen, which is odd because it was probably the one with the fewest components.

Trek Series 1.1 Road Bike 2013

Location

Lincoln Park Athletic Club
1019 W. Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU007C5864H
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, good condition, white tape on handle bars, black seat

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike chain was most likely cut with heavy bolt cutters. The bike was locked up outside of a gym which has survelence cameras. I notified the business and they filled out an incident report.

2013 Pure Fix

Location

McDonald's
1951 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is ingreat condition it is completely chrome, pretty easy to spot. It is distiguishable because it has standard 700x23 wheel on the front a but on the rear is has a silver "deep v" wheel, which means it will be significantly wider than the front.

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?: 
Bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
I stopped to grab a late night dinner at the McDonalds near Western and Milwuakee. There was group of what seemed to be transient enjoying their meal and I poilitel engaged in conversation with them. As I moved to order my food they politely offered to watch my bike..I to my demise agreed that that would be an excellent idea. I then had a brief conversation with McDonalds about the lack of sanitary conditions for food consumption and as I ended the conversation noticed my bike had been filched.

Mountain Bike

Location

Apartment Building
452 W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium - 26 inch
Color: 
blue in color, had rust
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a 26inch, 21 speed monoshock (shock absorption under the seat) mountain bike. It was blue and had rust on it. I can't remember the name on the side because I literally had the bike for less than 24 hours before it was stolen. It was a used bike, and had been used for a few years by my mother. The seat was not original to the bike. It was a special large black Schwinn seat. The handle bars had special hand guards on the side to protect hands from trees, etc. While riding. There was also a small black & blue Velcro bag on the front. It had two zipper pockets. It also had a water bottle holder. The back break had some issues and didn't work all the way.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours, locked it up at 10pm inside my apartment buildings garage next to 10 other bikes. Went back at 1pm and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
I believe that someone used bolt cutters to cut the lock and stole my bike. I believe it to be an inside job because whoever stole it had to have a key to get into that area. According to my building engineer this is the 6th bike stolen this month and they never told us that there were recent thefts.

Vintage Schwinn Varsity Ladies

Location

Home
3453 W SCHUBERT AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, about 26 in tires.
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red women's Schwinn varsity road bike with grey tape on the handle bars. Seat not original, upgraded black and white seat pretty sure the brand of the seat was "diva". Has a air pump and lock holder on the frame along with a 3 setting blinking light in the back and large square reflector in the front.

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in patio area with hat and helmet on top. Ran upstairs to my apartment to grab a new bag and some water before leaving on a longer ride to come back down in less than 20 minutes and the bike was gone, hat and helmet left behind and back gate still locked. I don't have a recent photo of the bike but the attached is pretty much exactly what it looked like.

Specialized Globe Vienna

Location

Home
3729 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD80533057D
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 years old, kept indoors almost all the time, special locking axels, front and rear fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than two hours
Incident Description: 
In order to move some items around in my apartment without my bike getting in the way, I locked outdoors. In haste, I only locked the seat post (only removable with an allen wrench) to the inside of my fence. I live 30 yards from Wrigley Field, it was broad daylight, and a game was going on, which means lots of foot traffic in the area. I thought that there was no way someone would fuss with removing a seat post with an allen wrench in broad daylight with that much activity going on around my building.

Schwinn World Traveler

Location

Residence
2625 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Gray with green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike has white handlebar tape, and the "Schwinn World Traveler" lettering is a little smudged. New brakes.

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 was in a locked apartment building. Most tenants put their bikes on the first floor landing, mine was the bike that happened to be in front. Sometimes the outside locked door doesn't latch all the way, so it is possible that someone entered from outside. I think it is more likely, however, that someone in my building had a party and it was nabbed as someone left the building.

Windsprint/self model

Location

200 West Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 17, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Fit for 5'4'' woman frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has new foam wrapping around handles, 12 speed label, cushioned seat, speed changed by metal just under handle.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to bike rack, but was nowhere to be found when I came out of work.

2013 Pure Fix

Location

3433 N Janssen ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56mm
Color: 
Tan/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, 1 month old. The tires are blue/green

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
A few hours, have been locking it on back porch for maybe 2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone broke the wooden back porch to get the bike. I noticed it was missing less than 12 hours after it had been locked up.

2013 Kona Paddy Wagon Raw

Location

Rush and Walton
940 n Rush
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1309C4677
Color: 
Raw Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition/ new. Orange with abstract black lines sticker couple of inches under the seat

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
6 hr

Trek 3700

Location

Southgate Market
1101 South Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It is a larger bike built for a person over 6'2" tall. The bike is a Custom 2008 Independence Bowl Trek Mountain Bike. It has a Northern Illinois University and an Independence Bowl sticker on it. It also has the number 96 on it. It is a model 3700 series bike. Here are the specifications and a picture of a similar bike (note that the bike pictured above has an LA Tech sticker on it instead of an NIU sticker, and different number on it): Frameset • Size: 21" • Frame: Alpha White Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, bi-axial down tube, disc compatible dropouts • Front Suspension: SR Suntour M-2025, 63mm Wheels • Wheels: Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims w/brushed sidewalls • Tires: Bontrager Connection Trail, 26x2.0" Drivetrain • Shifters: Shimano EF50, 7 speed • Front Derailleur: Shimano C051 • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera • Crank: SR Suntour XCC-T208 48/38/28 • Cassette: Sun Race 13-34, 7 speed • Pedals: Nylon platform Components • Saddle: Bontrager Approved • Seat Post: Bontrager SSR, 20mm offset • Handlebars: Bontrager Approved, 30mm rise • Stem: Bontrager Approved, 25 degree • Headset: VP-A76C-TK, 1 1/8" semi-cartridge, sealed • Brakeset: Tektro V w/Shimano EF50 levers

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 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

Scott Sportster P4

Location

Sign in front of Pockets
4301 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White w/purple and black writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame in excellent condition. Back tire blown out. Mount for water bottle.

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?: 
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?: 
On and off for a week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on a street sign outside a friends apt after blowing out the rear tire. It was locked with a u lock and a steel reinforced cable. Both the bike and lock are missing.