Recent Reports

Peugeot

Location

Wicker Park, near Damen Blue Line Station
Pierce Av. and Damen Av.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large (20"?) frame
Color: 
emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a men's bike about 30 years old in a great working condition. It has a men's Brooks leather saddle and a special plastic bracket with a red knob on the handlebar to attach a bag. 10 speed, 32 mm tire, aluminum rear rack with bungee, stainless steel fenders.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was visiting a friend. I arrived at 12:30 pm and had my bike locked to a basement window fence in a residence building gateway. When I returned after 30 minutes the bike and the lock was gone.

Trail something

Location

1251 W Arthur Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and silver bike, just put on new grip so the two grips are different on each side. Only one side of the gears works (right side works) and only the back breaks work. Also, the seat had a chunk taken out in 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Left for out of town on Thursday, bike was on back porch on the second floor of apartment. Roommates said Friday the bike wasn't there, they thought I'd taken it out of town with me. Our porch faces an alley and the neighbors bikes were also stolen later that weekend. LOCK your bikes up in Rogers park!!

Mongoose d4

Location

1251 W Arthur Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike seat.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was on my back porch on the second floor. It was there Sunday night at 11pm ad by 9am it was gone. Neighbors bikes also stolen from under their fenced in porch.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

41 E. 8th St. parking garage (residence)
41 E. 8th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 6:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a yellow Specialized Rock Hopper with clipless pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked in my residence's secured garage and someone used cable cutters to cut through the cable and stole my bike while I was at a wedding. I had just spent >$200 for new street tires and a tune-up, too.

Murray late 80's, early 90's model

Location

West Town
1450-1500 W. Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 15, 2007 - 8:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
average size for a woman who's 5'6"
Color: 
periwinkle, grey, pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a girls/women's bike that is periwinkle(blue-ish) and grey, may have some pink on it. It's an old Murray bike, cross between a mountain bike and a street cycle, it has flat handlebars, one brake is silver, the other is grey. it has new black fenders and a book rack on the back, the seat is a wider black seat that says "Fuji" on the back of it.

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 bike was on my front porch, locked to a wrought iron fence for approx 5hrs in the evening. it was gone when i got home at 1.30am Thursday night, Friday morning
Incident Description: 
above described bike stolen last night between 8pm and 1.30am.

Silver Giant Cypress DX

Location

Close to Estelle's in Wicker Park
2037 W. North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C47G516
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike--2 weeks old.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 and half hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to another bike, a Schwinn Mountain Bike, and there were at least 1 or maybe 2 bikes on the same sign post. All of them were gone when we came out of Estelle's no more than 1 1/2 hours later.

schwinn phantom

Location

frounteir pool
palitine road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
teen bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was in okay condition and it has a white wheel in frount and purple rims.

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?: 
th bike was in the bike rack for 2 hours
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike up with 3 kids and one kid left after a hour and it was his lock so he took it home and we saw him leave so he didnt steal the bike. we went swimming and after a hour it closed. we walked out and the bike was gone but my friends bike that is nicer then mine wasent stolen but the person stole his jelly seat pad of his bike.

Raleigh 2007 Passenger 3.0

Location

Vail & Campbell
Vail Ave and Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U63K30006
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 month old ladies bicycle in like-new condition. There might be a bike lock wrapped around the bicycle underneath the seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was inside a stairwell of a locked office buildingat 8:30am. The latch to the door of the building was found broken and the bike missing at 11:30am
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was stolen from a back stairwell of an office building. The bike was not locked to anything, but the door to the building was locked. Upon discovering the bike missing, also found that the latch to the door to the building was broken.

Trek 7000

Location

3436 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SC65HR229
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Navy blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only 1 year old, great 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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks, but was stolen sometime between 6/3-6/8
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to a bike rack in a locked storage room in my apartment building. I found my bike gone with the cut lock in the garbage can.

Cannondale R700

Location

MY HOUSE!!! Evanston, IL
1928 Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 10:46pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Triathlon bike in great dondition. New red tape on the aerobars. Bento box and "PONY SHOP" rear pack. Bike mostly red with purple accent on the frame.

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?: 
Locked in my BASEMENT, forced entry
Incident Description: 
Burglar forced entry into the basement. Stole my bike, and my brand new Taylor Mades. Ripped my new red tape from the aerobars, and left that, and only that in the alley.

Cannondale F1000

Location

600 W Fulton
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 1, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Green
Color: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a hardtail Cannondale F1000, Shimano XT and XTR drivetrain, Avid brakes, Coda cranks. Upgraded Cane Creek Aeroheat wheels, Crrank Brother Eggbeater pedals with blue spindles, Hutchinson Python tires. Paint was green fade from glossy to flat, drak green to olive. Lettering was yellow with red outlines. Smith (sunglass maker) and NRS (Northwest River Supplies) stickers on oppsite sides of top tube.

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?: 
Between 1-7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen during work hours, sometime between 8 and 3, when I took a late lunch and saw it was gone. Nothing was left behind, so I'm not sure how it was stolen.

1994 1/2 Cannondale F400

Location

327 W. Webster ave. Laundry Room
327 W. Webster ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 11:08am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
03041-4LR5N18
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Purple/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Various scratches on frame. Grip Shift. University of Iowa Hawkeye Sticker on top tube. Toe Clip pedals. Bag under seat with bike lock wrapped around seat post. S

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a month
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was stolen from the laundry room at 327 W. Webster. It is a 13 year old purple and blue Cannondale F400. Please contact me with any information. Thankyou

Iverson

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center/Metra Station Chicago
Washington St. and Clinton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2007 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
lower frame i could ride it and i'm 5'9"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left peddle was a little bent up and the reflector on it was broken from a sharp turn. Was in worn condition, but still worked good besides squeeks.

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?: 
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?: 
about 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Came home from work via the Metra train to find my bike missing and the lock laying on the ground outside of the station exit.

Trek

Location

Cuyler and Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27 in
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was a Trek Hybrid bike. I can't describe it too much because I just enjoyed riding it and I didn't know too much about bikes beyond that. The bike is silver and has a newer seat that is squishy and the seat has a lock on it. Also I had a Master Lock U-Lock on the middle bar between the peddles. This will severly inhibit a riders ability to navigate the bike. I am sure it is still on there as only the wire was cut.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over 2 years
Incident Description: 
Someone got into our building and scoped it out. They returned later with wire cutters and stole 3 other bikes besides my own. I am sad.

Gary Fisher Big Sur

Location

DePaul Universtiy
804 w. Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
15.5 inches
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition with minor scratches. It had a very high rise and short stem, a boa I believe. Also, have a lizard chain stay protector as well as a village cycle sport bottle holder. Air shocks!

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?: 
2 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
I was in a DePaul University building for 2 and a half hours and my bike was taken in that time. It was 3pm on a sunny day and there are always people walking around on campus so the person who took my bike must have been fast or really discreet.

Trek Moutain Bike

Location

3748 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 6.53 miles,a thrift store.
3748 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 6.53
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 6:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Cant recall
Size: 
unsure
Color: 
White with green graphics
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike looks like it has been used threw rough times,has some scratches on the frame and on the lettering,has black handlebars and wide seat also black with springs to them,the right brakes dont work,it has in the bake one of those little racks or whatever that people usully put crates on.bike is all white black handlebars and black seat dont know really how many speed,but has several gears ,it looks like an aging Trek.

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?: 
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 to a white heavy plastic garbage can in front of a thrift store ,locked with an actuall seatbelt type band.
Incident Description: 
i locked the bike in front of this thrift store today and whithin 7 minutes or less went out and it was gone.

bareknuckle, cromoly

Location

Pilsen
21st and halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2007 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
no serial no with this manufacture
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
beautifully simple, light blue frame with no markings, yellow velocity "v" rims, bull horn handle bars, front brake, power grip peddles.

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?: 
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?: 
inside the back off a locked truck.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the back of pick up truck and covered.

Iron Horse

Location

hazel st
hazel st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 - 10:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
Medium-Large Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a but rusty chain, loved, but just a bit rusty! This bike is entirely loved and terribly painfully missed! There is a basket rack (but no basket). On the back tire, there was a non-working firefly tire cap. The picture attatched is exactly what the bike looked like. I just loved this bike! The handlebar covers are slightly worn, and part of the rubber from the right side is slightly emerging. I had an old timey metal thumb bell on the right side. There is a water bottle holder as well. This bike is blue with a blue/silver seat. IRON HORSE is in all caps on the bar. I just love this bike, please help!

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 street sign.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike cabled to a street sign and went in. I emerged to see it gone. I am so devistated (as, I'm sure everyone else is) It's not the world's greatest bike, but it's perfect for me. I bought another bike, but had to return it, it just isn't my blue iron horse. Please help. THANK YOU!

1974 Schwinn Breeze

Location

Residence
Artesian between Logan and Altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 12:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
ladies
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in unusually great condition for a piece its age. Sleek, clean and rowdy-red. It has an odd huge-ish headlight mounted in front btwn the handlebar-style brakes. No recent additions/modifications to the bike other than 2 brand new innertubes.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
Saw it at 2 a.m. Went out just after 9 a.m. to ride to work and it was long gone. Lock cut and laying on the grass beside the massive metal streetlight pole. Super bummer. To have a bike stolen is sucky!

NEXT Aluminum Women's Bicycle

Location

Several yards from Beach Boathouse on North Avenue Beach
Chicago Lake Front Trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult women
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new, only ridden around five times. But I have owned it for 4 or more years

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?: 
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?: 
around an hour or two
Incident Description: 
My boyfriend and his brother were out at the beach just as my boyfriend and I have done many times with our bicycles. They locked the bikes to a small bike rack next to the Lake Front Trail so that they may go swimming, and when they returned they saw that someone have cut the chain and stolen my bicycle only!