Recent Reports

2005 Trek 1000

Location

residential building
3700 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Orange/White and Blue Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. At the time it was stolen, it had clip in pedals and black handlebar tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
6 months.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in our locked bike storage room within the locked private garage to our building. There was no evidence that the lock was defeated, so the bike may have been carried out.

Cannondale F5300

Location

Residence
Seminary, just north of Seminary and Wellington.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition with some natural wear on the bars where the lock is kept, dirty from riding. There are 3 stickers on the bike 1) HRC sign, 2)Pedal Pusher sticker 3) winter 2013 biking sticker. There is a black bag and removable fender attached to the seat.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was securely locked to street sign overnight, at 7am bike was noticed to be stolen. Lock had been sawed through.

trek navigator

Location

2930 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has a trek pouch under the seat and a black/purple rickshaw bag pouch on hanebars. Water bottle holder, pump on the bike as well as cateye light on the front handlebars and blinky red light under seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came into my garage (side door) and busted up all of the electrical piping (bike was locked to electrical and outlet in back of garage). (Cable with integrated key lock)

1991 Schwinn Cross-Fit

Location

2411 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small tear in seat.

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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike in front of the post office to the public bike rack before work. Came back and bike and lock were gone.

huffy

Location

2918 N. Richmond St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
white with green rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is relatively new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one week
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen from my garage last night.

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

Goose Island Clybourn
Willow and Marcey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU128C9641G
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Green accents.

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

Bianchi lugged steel

Location

2918 N. Richmond St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
celeste
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Phil Wood hubs, chrome lugged track fork. Salsa stem, Thomsen seat post. Marco Pantini Sells Italia Flite saddle. 3T deep drop track bars.

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 unlocked but stored in my garage.

Biria Single Speed

Location

Alley of Monticello Avenue (between Belden and Palmer)
2234 N Monticello
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K130201755
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, in barely used condition. It's a single speed (flip flop hub) with flat handlebars and rubber grips. The seat has four bolts in it. It may still have a yellow reflector on the seat post and a black rear fender, if they have not been removed.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was in our garage, and on our way out of town, the garage door did not close all the way, apparently. A neighbor passed it later and said it only closed halfway. Nothing was taken from the garage except for my bike.

Aventon Mataro

Location

Home
1143 N Frontier Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
143
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is essentially brand new. Matte Black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
As we were moving into our new apartment, someone walked by out open garage, took the bike and left. Its the bike in the picture, only difference is the handlebars are straight across.

Motobecane Mirage SLX

Location

Walmart
2551 W Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Reddish orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is pretty brand new out of the box. One thing that I can distinguish is a scrape on the top of the gear shifter on the left handle bar, On top where the red marker is to know what gear you are in

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to a stop sign at Rockwell and Cermak. It was locked only with a cable to my girlfriends bike whose bike was locked with a u lock.

Cannondale Quick

Location

Kathy Osterman Beach
about 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
icc013c03566
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint condition. Had a bike bag over rear tire.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hour
Incident Description: 
Was at Kathy Osterman beach, came back and found the chain cut.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Residential Area
2415 W Walton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C43F2711
Size: 
Medium W
Color: 
White/Silver/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is almost new; very good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
The nike was locked for about 1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a front fence of a house located in Ukrainian Village, 2415 W. Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60646, on Friday June 27, 2014, at approximately 11pm. The lock/chain was cut and the bike was stolen.

Specialized Allez

Location

meeting point
3374 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602159451H
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2012 Specialized road bike in red with white accents. Very good 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up by the tennis courts at the lake shore park.

Women's Fuji Absolute

Location

Apartment
George st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
small/medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Very subtle curved frame, indicating women's bike, subtle red accents.

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?: 
A couple hours, unlocked in storage unit
Incident Description: 
I think someone saw the basement of my apartment complex was left open while my bike was down there while we were having shelving put in our storage unit.

Fuji Cadenza

Location

1011 N
La Salle Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Neon Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20" frame. Black/Yellow bike seat with a cover on. Brand new 1.75" Continental tires

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Got stolen from the building courtyard. I'd forgotten my bike lock at the bike shop over the weekend and so the bike was unlocked.

Trek Antelope 830

Location

Home; Irving park neighborhood
4106 N. St Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0830413
Size: 
22" Inch Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was JUST tuned up! It has a storage unit in the center of the frame (attached via straps); Also has an iPod storage on the front handlebars; Hyrbid handlebars & an extra new wide seat. Also has a Kryptonite lock fasten near rear wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months, 2 years until recently taken down & tuned up; THEN stolen a day later
Incident Description: 
Taken from inside my garage; Was hanging upside down on hooks; Pretty impossible to take considering there was a vehicle close to bike.

Schwinn ranger

Location

Apartment building
Sheffield/ armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Light Blue/ purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black wire mesh basket on the front

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1day
Incident Description: 
Sunday June 29/ Monday June 30 late night or early morning the glass door to my apt building was shattered and bike stolen from the basement of building

Trek Multitrack 730

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Purple and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but not new. Tear on right rear of seat.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another bike to the porch in gated residential area. Locked looks to have been defeated without cutting and without the combination. Happened over night.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS029011401
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, front reflector missing (broken off). Bought in 2009. "The Bike Rack" sticker on frame from the place of purchase (should be unique as this was in Ithaca, NY).

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked WITH another bike to the porch (within gated residential property). Lock went through frame of this bike, frame and front wheel of other bike. Lock looks as though it was yanked open without the combination. A separate report will be filed for the other bike (Trek Multitrack 730).

Trek 1.2 T H2 Racing Road Bike

Location

Near Insomnia Cookies
2254 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
I think it is a 21 inch bike. I'm 6'2" and should fit that
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Tape is starting to fall off the handles and has foot cages. There is (what should be) an empty u lock holder underneath the bike seat.

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 bike rack.

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?: 
For about 7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked outside of my apartment at night and was there at midnight when I went to bed and was not there when I woke up for work in the morning. The lock looked like it was cut.