Recent Reports

Silver Schwinn Road Bike

Location

Western brown line
4700 N. western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
regular bike, like new, used.

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

Schwinn Express

Location

2651 W. Crystal St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S5K04384
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Bluish Green, Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Village of Oak Park Bicycle Registry Sticker on seat tube, original Schwinn seat is ripped (but seat could be swapped or missing). Otherwise in very good condition with minimal wear. Stolen with my Abus lock and helmet.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from building basement with locked door; both gates to get into the basement are 6ft+ tall locked iron. Bike had been stored there for two years without incident and there was no sign of break-in.

Women's Giant mountain bike

Location

Logan Square CTA Blue Line
Kedzie and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
4130CRO-MD
Size: 
medium woman's bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike condition was good. It is a black women's mountain bike with the word "Giant" in grey lettering across the side of the frame. It has some wear on the left grip of the handle bar, there is the broken remains of a bell located on the right handle bar, and the most distinguishing feature is a Western Illinois University bike permit sticker (the sticker is orange and white) stuck to the top 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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the metal fence at the Logan Square Blue line stop across from where the other bikes are kept (at the Kedzie street side of the station.) I locked it there in the morning (around 8:30am) and when I returned to pick it up (around 9:15pm) the bike was missing.

KHS Flite 223

Location

Grand Avenue - LA Fitness - bike locked in front of Yolk restaurant
355 E Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V12G02898
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New - 3 months old - added set of brakes on handle bars (cross levers). Kryptonite U-lock mounted on bik

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
80 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into LA Fitness at 355 East Grand Ave - 8/27 at 5:20 pm - locked bike across Grand Ave right in front of Yolk Restaurant to a bike rack. Six foot cable used on both tires, around frame and locked to rack with Kryptonite U-lock.

Cannondale Quick Cx

Location

House
5545 S. Kenneth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Dark grey metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-used bike with very little wear and had a bicycle grey cable lock wrapped around 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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in the garage for days, hanging on bike rack on the wall.
Incident Description: 
The garage side door was open in the afternoon and the bike was taken down from the wall.

Motobecane Record

Location

House
5545 S. Kenneth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-used road bike, blue tires, black water bottle holder, black fender and loose handlebar tape.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in the garage for days, hanging on bike rack on the wall.
Incident Description: 
Side door of garage was open in the afternoon, and bike was taken down from the wall.

Trek 8.4 DS (Gary Fisher Edition)

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2234 North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU295546G
Size: 
17.5" Frame
Color: 
Matte White, with Blue and Black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition. I purchased it 9 days before it was stolen. There is blue around the rims on the tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike as well as my girlfriends bike to the bike rack at the main entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo. We walked around the zoo for about 30 min and returned to the bike rack to find her bike only. My bike as well as my bike lock were missing.

Surly Big Dummy

Location

Home garage
Cuyler and leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Cargo step over
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, 20 inch cargo bike with bags

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?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Surly Big Dummy, along with two Juiced Riders ODK from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.

Juiced Riders ODK U500 (#2 of 2)

Location

Home garage
Cuyler & Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N03120053
Size: 
low step through
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cargo electric bike with rear basket. Pic is a stock manufacturer pic. Battery runs along the back over the rear wheel cruiser type of handlebars 20 inch wheels.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Juiced Rider ODK, along with a 2nd similar ODK, as well as a Surly Big Dummy from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.

cannondale "dual assault" single speed

Location

1215 n honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
men's medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front shocks, modified single speed, chain tensioner, "dual assault" on bottom half of frame

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
i think someone walked unto my porch and stole my bike.

Trek 7200

Location

Ancient Dragon Zen Gate / Katerina's
1922 West Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ItK2C18093
Size: 
22.5 inches
Color: 
Blue (medium blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition for an 11-yo bike. Has a Bikes Plus of Barrington decal on the lower stem, basic kit, light holders (I have the lights),

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a large tree with an older Kryptonite cable + U-lock (circular key). Cable was through front wheel, around tree, and U-lock, which was through back wheel and main frame triangle. Sometime between 9:30 and 10:30 pm, someone removed the bike by cutting the cable, a piece of which I found on the ground. The U-Lock was not found, and was presumably still on the bike when it was stolen.

Juiced Riders ODK U500 (#1 of 2)

Location

Home Garage
Cuyler and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N03120055
Size: 
low step through
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cargo electric bike with rear basket. Pic is a stock manufacturer pic. Battery runs along the back over the rear wheel cruiser type of handlebars 20 inch wheels

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Juiced Rider ODK, along with a 2nd similar ODK, as well as a Surly Big Dummy from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.

Miele Toscana

Location

wood & division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
proli206002
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has basket. Black and white. Looks just like the picture. Rare bike so if seen, this is probably my bike.

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?: 
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?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was left on my fence over night with a U-lock (older U-lock with round key). They cut the fence out.

Bianchi (Campione?)

Location

2326 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue frame with Bianchi written in silver letters, white seat, silver fenders on both wheels, front basket (wire black with piece of linolium in base of basket), back rack frame (black), straight bar handles with worn black rubber handles

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?: 
1 day

Trek 720

Location

Oak Park
Madison & Ridgeland
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU1104
Size: 
19"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark blue. 1997. Good Condition. 10 Speed. Upright handlebars. Odometer on right side of handle bars. Newish seat. Black rack in the back. Small pouch under seat with cable inside. Pedal straps, a new rear wheel to withstand the potholes.

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?: 
Was not locked but was stored here when not riding.
Incident Description: 
Was bringing son to college...he apparently left door unlocked and when we returned Sunday night, the bike was gone. Both doors were left open as well as the gate leading to the alley.

Trek 1000

Location

3817 N Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue, pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition!! Bright blue Trek 1000 mens bike with bright pink wrapped drop handlebars, white break lines, and white rimmed Gatorskin tires. Also with neon pink water bottle holder. The back tire is dirtier then the front since I just replaced the rear tire.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about half a day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked underneath the stairway to the back entrance of my apartment. Someone had to either catch the first locked door as someone was coming out, or came at the right time when the door was not properly shut. Recently purchased the bike, first one since I was a kid, and did not know about the serial number, so unfortunately, no police report was able to be filed.

BIRIA 700C CITI SERIES

Location

residence
2247 west belden ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
KO1233606
Size: 
28
Color: 
OLive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Large black lock on rear rack.

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of my garage

PAKE frame, various parts (frankenbike)

Location

Courtyard of 528 W Surf St
528 W Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large - 59cm frame
Color: 
Black PAKE frame, Silver handlebars, gold rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used often but good fairly clean condition. Black PAKE frame. "Fuck Bike" sticker, "Reckless records" sticker over the PAKE logo. Black and white abstract portrait sticker on the nose of the frame. Silver fork. Silver Nitto Riser Handlebars with clear grips. Gold rims, black spokes and tires. Bright silver pedals and chainring. Black seat with silver seatpost.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight - 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Was locked to inner fence of locked courtyard overnight. Thief climbed over fence late night/ early morning and cut cable lock AND high quality U-Lock and took everything except scraps of cable lock

2007 Specialized Sequoia

Location

1426 W chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Toe clips, water bottle holder, u-lock still on it.

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Sawed through the fence and took my bike, with lock still attached to the bike

Dawes Eclipse 1.0

Location

The Second City
1616 N Wells St Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20''
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. White, very clean.

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