Recent Reports

Diamondback clarity 2

Location

Bike rack between the gap kids and cvs parking lot.
1740 n Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V97K32590
Size: 
Adult 26 in
Color: 
Black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with missing front reflector

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A little over 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike along with lock was stolen. The bike is mostly black with white and gold writing on the frame. The sit is black and white with streaks of blue ribbed off from my jeans. The lock was orange and gray.

Gravity Avenue C

Location

Lincoln Park
Clark and Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 12:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Gravity Avenue C

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Friday, 6pm
Incident Description: 
Approache Bike rack and found bike missing

Diamondback clarity 2

Location

Near gap kids and cvs
1740 n Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2012 - 4:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V97k32590
Size: 
Adult 26 in
Color: 
Black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition missing the handlebar reflector

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?: 
Locked up from 8 am until the time it was stolen
Incident Description: 
I'm not sure what happened. I was at work and the last time I saw the bike was a little after 9 am. I left work at 12:50 pm.

Cannondale synopse. Ultera

Location

Home
1041 west Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2012 - 8:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YM 79306
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
White and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike withe Easton Rims and Gator tires, carbon seat post and Topeak bag under sadle, two water cages

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?: 
In my garage
Incident Description: 
Taken out of garage

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

1830 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU352C1458H
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is just a month old, It has a bottle holder that is vertical on the saddle. When it was stolen it also had a velcro black single LED light on the saddle post.

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?: 
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?: 
Kryptonite U-Lock on the front wheel attached to the bike rack and a cable going through the rear wheel that was also attached to the U-Lock.
Incident Description: 
The bike was left locked with U-Lock and cable outside of my apartment building on Milwaukee Avenue. I notice it was completely gone on July 4th at around 11:00 pm. They must have taken the lock as well and there were not metal filings on the ground.

2012 Jamis Beatnik

Location

Division & State, just east of CVS, locked to bike rack
E Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
116'J32452
Size: 
57
Color: 
Black w/ silver logo on bottom tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Long scratch on left side of headset/ last fitted with yellow bar tape/ front fork is not original, has an attachment for disc brake/ fitted with old Planet Bike saddle/ non-original seat clamp/ headset is flipped upside down, facing more "downwards" than the "upwards" style seen in the picture

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Approx. 30 mins, but i viewed the bike before entering the building on Division. When I came out 10 minutes later, the bike was gone.
Incident Description: 
NOTE: the photo included is not my exact bike, it is one I found on google images. I've provided a detailed description above of some very distinguishing features. I was working, walking a dog with a friend. We'd both locked our bikes to the bike rack. When we were done, I took the dog back inside and my friend unlocked her bike and left. When I emerged from the building approximately ten minutes later, my bike was gone. My u lock was left on the ground, the two pieces disconnected, but had not taken any noticeable damage. It still appears to be working. Both my friend and I distinctly remember me tugging on my lock to check it before leaving my bike unattended. She does not recall seeing anything amiss with my bike or lock. I'm a little baffled by it all. I really loved that bike, too. We'd been through a lot in a short time.

Trek Soho S

Location

residential home
1217 N Cleaver st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 18, 2012 - 8:51am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU204C1302E
Size: 
20"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handle bars has been shortened and reflectors have been removed.

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?: 
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 Hour
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open for about an hour. I have camera footage of the theft however it is 5MB so I am unable to upload. He was a black Male about ~6 ft ~200 lb. wearing dark shorts, white shoes, a blue/red lettering "Cubs; Ramirez 16" t-shirt, and a tan hat. The thief seems to have jumped over the side railings or avoided the camera as he came down the driveway then entered the garage and all the camera catches is his back walking away from the garage. The video clearly shows this was on Monday June 18th at 1:51PM.

Specialized; Vita

Location

2851 North Orchard St
Orchard/Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 3:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6024109056G
Size: 
Small/Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A week out of the shop; almost brand new

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 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?: 
2 days, intermittently
Incident Description: 
The bike & U-lock are missing; it was there when I left for work and was gone after I returned from work.

Specialized Crosstrail Sport

Location

CNA Building
55 e. Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc608199813g
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black / Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 months old. Brand new

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I have no idea how someone could get this bike.

Schwinn single speed road bike

Location

California and Milwaukee, Logan Square
California and Milwaukee on Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Schwinn men's frame, about 54cm, green frame, white Velocity deep V rims, bullhorns with grey bar tape. Two stickers on seat tube: One maroon with a white "A" and a Dill Pickle Coop sticker.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days, at residence
Incident Description: 
Bike was cut from chain-link fence in back yard at alley entrance (newer u-lock w/flat key).

Cannondale Supersix 4 comp

Location

In front of Xsport
3240 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XM35251
Size: 
54
Color: 
white & orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in perfect condition purchased only 1 year ago brand new. Did not have clip-in pedals (had regular pedals).

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?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
Went into the gym for an hour. Bike was locked up in front of the Xsport facility in daylight. Came out and bike was gone.

Tesch S-22

Location

Parc Chesnut
849 n Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 1, 2012 - 12:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
1092-60
Color: 
Purple and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was bought in the 1980's, has a bright purple and yellow paint job. The pedals I was using were off of a mountain bike

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up to a lamp post and was gone for ~30 minutes. Security footage shows a large black male walking up to the bike, breaking though the lock in 5-10 seconds and riding off with the bike.

Elctra Townie 7 speed

Location

431 W. Oakdale Avenue
431 W. Oakdale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2012 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cruiser style bike with handlebar basket mount, but no basket.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
In a locked and secure area of an apartment building with security camera's on the bike rack and building entrance. Thief scaled fence by entering from the adjoining building along the rear perimeter.

Specialized allez comp apex

Location

Ukranian Village
2315 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 4:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602332000F
Size: 
54
Color: 
White with light bue stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 months old bike. Has got a kozy cyclery small round sticker near the bottom bracket on the vertical tube. Minor scratches on the left side on the horizontal tube where there is written "allez comp" A Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor is mounted on the bike. There is the Garmin 500 holder mounted on the stem. On the handlebar there is a led light (made of black rubber) and on the seatpost there is another one (made of purple rubber) .

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?: 
No lock, I passed by at 8 in the morning and the bike was there. The guy took it at 9.28am
Incident Description: 
I saw the guy that stole my bike from the security recording of the building. The bike was in a corridor behind the sacristy of St. Helen's Church. At the end of the mass he went out from the church using a private door that leads at that corridor and he stole the bike. I saw him in the recording going out and heading to Humboldt park. He was a Latino. He had a blue backpack, white shirt and long trousers. He was taller than me (I'm 174 cm). If you recognise the bike please call the police or me. Thank you for your help. Andrea

Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Whipple and Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Close to 60cm
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Super nice black steel pedals, cracked brooks leather seat, black/white/grey camo handle bar tape, slightly ripped on the right handle.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
No idea. Picked up soem groceries, came back, made breakfast, worked for a few hours, walked outside and the bike was gone, lock laying snipped next to the pole it was locked to.

Giant Halfway 2002

Location

Morton Grove Metra train station
8501 Lehigh Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Wheels 20 in
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is 7 or 8 years old but it is still in very good condition. The original saddle was replaced with a softer silicon saddle with nylon cover and the front mudguard is broken.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was left locked to the bike rack at the Morton Grove Metra station at 8:30am. When I came back from work it was not there.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Storage locker (multiunit building)
Claremont and Byron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 7:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
UO38796
Size: 
54 in frame/Aluminum
Color: 
Black/Pink/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A three year old road bike in good condition. Was hit by a car last summer and the handlebars were bent up a bit. The repair guys were able to bend it back but you can tell they were damaged. Brand new clipless peddles put on this year. Had two water bottle cages on it.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 years off and on (locked storage room in basement) - it had been 14 days since I had last ridden it
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from a locked storage unit last Friday night/Saturday morning. Unfortunately, I didn't find out till Sunday that it had been broken into. The police were called Sunday afternoon which is when the report was filled out. Our 12 unit building has two entrances with an outer door at each, which occasionally is not closed completely, and a basement door which I had thought was locked on both sides but apparently is never locked on the other side and I have found unlocked on my side. The locks were cut on about 5 storage units (the locks were taken as well) and my unit was the only storage unit that had something stolen out of it. I had another bike stolen out of this same building 3 years ago.

Schwinn Madison

Location

55 W. Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~57cm frame, 700x23 wheels
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flip flop hub for interchanging of fixed & single-speed. Black handlebar tape. Seat is a beat busted up. Red light clipped to back of seat frame, and silver fenders installed on the wheels.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I went in to work and saw my bike locked up from the night before at 8:30am. By 10:30am, the bike was gone. The doorman didn't see anything.

2011 Trek FX 7.3

Location

My House
4239 n Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2012 - 8:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU117C1791F
Size: 
25"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
More or less New, a little muddy. Replacement Black Pedals; the left pedal was missing a reflector. Small bell, left handlebar Holster for Kryptonite lock on vertical/seat tube

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
About a week. My backyard.
Incident Description: 
I was out of town, this could have been stolen any time in a 8 day period. Bike was locked to itself with a kryptonite U lock. I used a steel cable to wrap around a wooden pole holding up a deck/fire escape, that cable was locked into the U-lock. That cable also looped through my GF's bike, 'locking' them both to the pole. Her bike and 6 others stored in this location were not stolen. Sadly this location is in full view of a heavily trafficked alley, and residents in my building often forget to lock the gate. I can only assume someone had cased the bike, came late at night, the gate was unlocked, cut the wimpy cable, walked off with the bike to work on the U-lock at their leisure.

Schwinn Caliente

Location

North Ave & Sedgwick St (off North, in front of Jameson Realty)
North Avenue & Sedgwick Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
22" Frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's from the late 1970's. The Caliente is notable because of the "positron" gear system, which I replaced with a normal gear system. Left handlebar is wrapped with electrical tape, and the shift cable tubes are secured to the bottom tube with electrical tape. Right handlebar is wrapped in some gray cloth tape. I could go on with minute details, but this bike holds special meaning to me. People are assholes, and I don't hold out hope for seeing it again.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to a street sign in front of a couple businesses on busy, populated North Avenue. Went up to my apartment for a few hours and came down to retrieve my bike for the night and it was gone, no sign of lock or bike.