Recent Reports

Trek 500 or 501 or 502

Location

In front of McDonald's restaurant.
1951 N Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 18, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small men's size
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1980's gray Trek road bike, excellent condition. Classic Trek label in dark blue and yellow stripe on downtube. Black seat, black fenders. Silver, slim back rack. New matching gray grip tape on handlebars.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several hours during a rain storm.
Incident Description: 
Sign was removed in order to take bike, fully intact.

Kona Dew

Location

North Ave Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I030801600
Size: 
small
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, just purchased last year. i took the speedometer off, but the clip for the speedometer may still be attached between the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to the bike racks just north of castaways at north ave beach.

2009 Specialized Allez Triple

Location

Chicago Board of trade
141 W. Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 7:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD80115794D
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near perfect! All Black Specialized Allez Triple 2009. Armadillo tires, had a holder for a speedometer on the handle bars.

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?: 
less than 4hrs.......got there at 11am, came back at 3pm and gone. :(
Incident Description: 
Road into work, locked up front wheel and frame to bike rack under the el on Van Buren just West of Clark. Came back 4 hours later and it was gone. No lock on the ground, no nothing, just gone.

Schwinn Fastback

Location

Condo Building - Garage Storage Locker
1224 Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 1, 2010 - 4:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know it
Size: 
Extra Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean bike. Redish orange tires. Brand new top of the line components. Pretty unique bike, I haven't seen anyone else riding an Extra Small Fastback.

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?: 
Housed in my locker for 16 months
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in my storage locker in my garage at 1224 Chicago Ave. The thief wasn't able to break the lock so they cut off the mechanism that connects the lock to the door. They only stole my bike and left all of my other items. I filed a police report with the Evanston police, I cant find my receipt with the Police Report #. See attached photo of my Fastback bike. Please contact me if you see it. I just had brand new top of the line components installed and I never got to use them.

Bianchi Cortina

Location

Armitage and Clark
2020 N Lincoln Pk Way
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-new. Very little use.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on rack for about 3-4 hours while we went out to lunch. When I came back, it was gone. What strikes me is that the incident happened in a very busy intersection (Clark x Armitage), right by a bus stop!

Raleigh Sojourn

Location

Art Institute
200 S. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U89U05129
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
SAND (CREAM)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New. All Stock parts. Touring bike with steel frame, disc brakes. Leather Seat and Handle bar wraps. Rear bike rack. Toe clip petals are heavily scratched, but there are only a few tiny nicks other than that including one scratch on the horizontal tube. (posted a few minutes ago with an error in the serial number - I was reading the registration paperwork wrong)

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?: 
less than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from one of the busiest streets in chicago during daylight hours.

Raleigh Soujourn (2009)

Location

Art Institute
200 S. Michigan Ave ( east side of the street)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
BUS029835501
Size: 
55"
Color: 
Sand (off white)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Toe clip petals are heavily scratched and there is one small scratch on the horizontal bar. The leather wrap on one of the handle bars (right - it think) has a little gap in it... (not much help - other than that it is stock.)

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?: 
less than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen on one of the busies streets in Chicago.

Huffy Mountian Bike 1998-2000 year

Location

Ravenswood Metra Train Station
Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" Wheels
Color: 
Blue/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, Black & Sliver pouch on handle bars, tires starting to crack and needed replacing, 21 Speed, No quick release parts,

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 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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a long bike rack that's at the bottom of the Ravenswood Metra Train station. The lock was cut and bike gone.

KHS Flite 100 Single speed

Location

2643 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:38pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U70900194
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame scratched and dinged. Blue SRAM handle bar tape, one front brake, Weinemann wheels, Continential Gator tires, Forte stem, FSA cranks toe clip pedals-missing the straps. Blk electrical tape all top tube and front of saddle. Splash guard and Planetbike tail light.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with cable and padlock under porch. The cable was cut and left. Bike was stolen.

KHS Single speed flip/hub Flite 100

Location

2643 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm Med
Color: 
All Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue SRAM tape handlebars, Blk electrical tape all top tube, single front brake, splash guard and planet bike tail light, top clip pedals missing the straps, FSA cranks, Weinmann wheels, Continental Gator tires

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked under porch. Cable was cut and bike taken.

trek 7600

Location

college park metra station
river road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2010 - 6:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
largest available
Color: 
metallic red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. some trouble shifting to rarely used gears. rear brake pads are orange, front ones are black. mismatched tires front and back. grip shifters.

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?: 
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?: 
one night
Incident Description: 
Left the bike parked at the metro overnight. Came back and it was gone, along with the lock.

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Machina Electronics
1053 w granville ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 11:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large/21in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new all black Giant cypress st. It has a mount below the seat where a U-lock would have been and a mount on the right side of the handlebars where a light would have been.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approximately 2 hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a sign post in front of work at 10:15 am. I noticed at about 1:00 pm the bike frame was gone and only the tire remained (I incorrectly locked the bike to the sign.). It was confirmed on camera the bike was stolen between 12:00am and 1:00pm. Unfortunately the camera only captures images every hour.

Schwinn (ladies)

Location

evanston
1406 elmwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used / battery lights front & rear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 min
Incident Description: 
wnet up to get something form my apartment, came down - bike had disappeared

Lemond Disc Poprad

Location

Corner of Damen, Irving Park & Lincoln
4000 North Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WL3416483
Size: 
57"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a cross bike with disc brakes. The left crank arm is silver and the right crank arm is black

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 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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Somebody cut the chain and stole my bike.

2005 Specialized Langster

Location

Bucktown Pub
1700 w. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 inch
Color: 
Dark gray/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition with multitude of stickers. Bullhorn bar with bright orange tape. Single speed but not fixed gear.

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?: 
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?: 
Stolen within a five hour period
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen outside of the Bucktown Pub June 15th 2010. It was locked to a city bike rack with an older round key u-lock. I work accross the street and this is a heavy traffic area. The lock was missing with the bike so I am not sure how it was opened.

198? Raleigh

Location

Bucktown...Webster/Leavitt
2100 Webster & Shakespeare in Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 4:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27inch wheels, normal woman size bike
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition! Rideable, 10 gear speed, but only 5 work. There is a bell on the bike that says "I love my bike." Light blue women's bike

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
This morning I stopped home to feed the cat before work, locked the back wheel of my bike to it's frame since there's no pole in the alley to lock it to. Went inside for literally 3 or 4 minutes, came out, the bike was gone! I suspect someone with a truck or vehicle picked it up, because it was impossible to ride since it was locked to itself. Please help me find my bike! Thank you.

Gary Fisher Aquila

Location

3700 N. Fremont St
3700 N. Fremont St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White w/black and red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1998 steel frame in good condition. Red RockShox Duke fork with silver Chris King headset. SRAM trigger shifters and Avid V-brakes/levers. Seat was a Terry Fly. Sticker on frame from Central Wheel bike shop in Farmington, CT where it was originally purchased. Silver bar ends with flat Bontrager bar. Wellgo clipless pedals. Front tire is a 2.1 yellow and black Hutchison Python, back is a 1.9 Continental.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was take out of a closed single car garage between 6/12/10 2:00pm and 6/13/10 2:00pm. Garage door had been closed but was found open on 6/13/10. This bike and a women's Kona Lanai were taken from the garage in the alley between Fremont St. and Wilton St. No other items were taken. Even the bike pump was left behind. No obvious evidence that the door was forced.

Cruiser Bicycle - Twin Fin

Location

LaSalle and Van Buren
Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 6:36am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Normal
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was bright orange with "Twin Fin" written on it. Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
One Night
Incident Description: 
Broke lock outside of lasalle street station,left many times,,, very distinguishable bike

2005 Specialized Sequoia Elite

Location

N. Sedgwick and Wisconsin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 14, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used Specialized road bike with SPD pedals, pump across top bar, bike computer, pouch under seat and royal blue and white striped bar tape. One end of the tape is secured with tape that has stars on it.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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 to a pipe inside a fenced yard. Someone cut the cable and took the bike.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Echelon at K Station Parking Garage
353 N DesPlaines Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 11:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Not sure on cm...for a 6' + male
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle had a black/gray frame and red "specialized" and "hard rock" lettering. After market tires which are more of a road tire than a mountain bike tire.

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?: 
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?: 
3-4 Months
Incident Description: 
The bike and the lock were both completely gone. I have no idea how the lock was broken as this was a brand new U-shaped lock that I purchased less than 1 month ago. I just don't know how somebody could have broken that lock. The bike is amongst many others in an enclosed parking garage. I have also submitted a report to CPS parking, which will probably yield no results although they do have security cameras in the garage. I thought the location and lock set up was very secure, but I guess I was mistaken.