Recent Reports

Malibu

Location

Home
401 sheridan road
wilmette , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
womens bike, probably 17 or 19 in frame
Color: 
silver with grey black handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it's a malibu womens bike, that has a bit of a larger seat that didn't belong to the original model and the handles are different than the origial model. the orignal model had black and pink handles, mine are grey and black and are a bit thicker.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was in the backyard with two other bikes that were also stolen. it happened on the 15th, 2 days ago
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the backyard placed out of the way, the person had to walk through the driveway and the back yard to find it. It was with two other bikes that were also stolen. The other bikes were more expensive, schwinn racing bikes. People were walking up our drive way because the garage was getting painted and asking for scrap metal or just looking around.

Brompton 3 speed with "M-Type" handlebars

Location

Millennium Park
Michigan Ave. & Monroe Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Color: 
Primer Grey w/Orange "Demonstrator" logo on TT near ST
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a new Brompton 3sp with "M-type" handlebars. It is the "Demonstrator" model which is only available to Brompton dealers as a demo bike to be loaned out to prospective customers. It is only available in a primer grey

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 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?: 
Approximately 60 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was on loan to a customer who'd locked it to a bike rack by Millennium Park. They left the bike unattended for approximately an hour and when they returned, the found the bike missing with their cable lock defeated on the ground.

kestrel

Location

wilmette
401 sheridan
Wilmette , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
mens bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
older Kestrel no kickstand

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Painting garage floor left bike in backyard while drying

Schwinn Frontier GS

Location

Roscoe & Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small - Womens
Color: 
Grey frame, black seat and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very minor scratches. Has shocks. Had front headlight, bike rack and water cage. Stolen from our Garage and may still have the wall mount and u-lock attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
every day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a wall mounted holder in garage using a u-lock. Some got into our garage, used a ski pole then a piece of wood for leverage to pry the entire mount from the wall.

Schwinn racer

Location

Wilmette
401 sheridan
wilmette , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
mens
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
racing handlebars extending out no kickstand

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Painting garage floor put bike in fenced in backyard stolen.

2012 SPECIALIZED Sirrus Comp

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602088023G
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with red styling
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, only two years old, no marks or dents or anything. *sheds a tear*

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a rack outside of the LVAC on Broadway, went to grab some food at Brazilian Bowl two doors away, came back and it was gone.

Fuji Classic Track

Location

Wellington Ave
3244 W. Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53 In
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars, front brake only, square light on the front handlebars. Good shape, some white paint on the top bar from rubbing against pillars that it has leaned on.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a storage room that is locked. The room is full of bikes, none are locked to anything but themselves my bike was the only one stolen. If someone left the storage room open somehow its possible for someone off the street to find their way through a back gate, find the room open and take my bike out, but it's unlikely.

Prodeco V3 Phantom X2

Location

Chase Tower
21 S Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
P08120832
Size: 
26-inch
Color: 
Matte black-and-red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New electric bike with battery mounted over rear wheel. Bell on left handlebar. Folds in half in the middle. Cell phone mount on center handlebar column.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 6:30 a.m. to ? Discovered missing at 3:00 p.m.
Incident Description: 
Parked bike outside of Chase Tower at approximately 6:30 a.m. Did not leave building to discover it missing until 3:00 p.m. so exact time of theft unknown. Building security currently searching camera footage. Stolen right in front of rack at entrance in daylight with heavy pedestrian and automobile traffic at all times during the week. Electric bike by Prodeco - fairly rare in the Chicago area to owner's knowledge.

KHS Flite 250

Location

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square
4545 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's s new road bike I bought from Edgebrook Cycle & Sports. It's fully loaded other accessories such as front/rear lights, bell, pouch, backseat, etc...

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 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike as usual on the sidewalk in front of the Old Town School of Folk Music at 7:50PM. I headed to my guitar class then back out to my bike at 9:45PM and found it missing along with the flat key U-lock. The picture depicts exactly location where I parked and exactly how I locked it. I took this photo a week earlier.

Unknown Brand Mountain Bike

Location

Home
1515 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 smiley face sticker on the inside of each wheel (front and back) Red 'tail light' attached just below seat No basket

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Sometime between Monday evening (7/15) and Wednesday lunch-time (7/17) bike was removed from where I've been locking it outside my apartment building; 2 other bikes are locked to the same fence and are still there (others may be missing, there's usually several in the same location, but not sure of how many)

Raleigh

Location

Hollywood beach
Ardmore & Hollywood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black cable lock wrapped around seat. Also it has sticker on frame from Stemple Bike store in Elmhurst. Bike is in good condition

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?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Was at Hollywood beach had bike next to where I was sitting went into water for a couple minutes came back and it was gone

Marin Bridgeway Euro Frame

Location

Residental
3359 N Clifton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11670FSB036
Size: 
700 c tire, regular size
Color: 
sand/gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, rear rack and basket bracket on handle bar, bell on from left handle and a light, all brand 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My neighbor left the garage door open and the bike was stolen from my enclosed garage.

Schwinn

Location

Apartment
2022 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's (approximately 5 feet long)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Thick tires.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked out in front of my apartment. It was only the second time I had left it locked to the railing. Someone cut the lock and stole it, leaving the cut lock behind.

K2

Location

Omni Chicago Hotel
676 North Michigan Avenue (Huron and Rush Street)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
Off white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Off white K2 mountain bike with a blackish/brown design throughout bike. Has a cloth basket on the front and an apartment parking sticker on the left middle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was located on the corner of Rush and Huron locked to a bike rack in front of the Omni Hotel. Security cameras indicate that the male rode up on a bike, left his bike and rode off with mine. My lock was still there and unharmed, not sure if the lock was put on properly or else it should not have been so easy to take. Confirmed the bike was there at 3:40pm cameras show the male stealing the bike at 4:10 pm and I left work at 4:30 to find it missing. The bike is an off white K2 mountain bike with a black design with a cloth basket on the front. Am still looking for paperwork to find a serial number, bike was purchased from Sports Authority 2 years ago. Bike is in perfect shape.

Trek 820

Location

Skokie swift station
Dempster
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult male
Color: 
Black, white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only one year old. Has two bottle holders one saying pony shop. It was purchased at village cycle and has a sticker for their shop on the back by the wheel.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I think that someone had been scoping my bike put for a few days because i go to the summer camp and we meet at the Starbucks.

Trek 400 Elance

Location

apartment
West George Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a pepsi crate on the back and a brown brooks saddle for a seat. The bike currently has yellow grip tape on it. It also have silver fenders like in the picture.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked entryway and was most likely stolen because workers where going in and out of the apartment.

Trek 1000C

Location

Home, coach house
854 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
silver, " Brushed Aluminum"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a Trek 1000C. Distinguishing features include bike rack on back, two sets of breaks on handle bars. UIC registered tag on bottom cross bar. Store sticker is from wheel works in Massachusetts located on frame post.

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?: 
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?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked back yard area secure to a metal fence. An African American Male approximate age 40-50 with greying hair, average height(5-7) and build wearing a grey tank top and dark shorts hopped over the locked fence presumable cut the lock and grabbed the bike. The bike was in the yard for 5 min prior to being stolen. We saw him ride down the alley, however because the gate was locked he had enough time to get away while we tried to unlock the gate. We saw him proceed down Wood St. towards Chicago Ave. where we lost sight of him.

Mongoose Cachet

Location

UIC Art & Design Hall
400 S Peoria Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large Men's Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Rims, painted matte black, chipping light green brake handle, orange handle grips, crank/pedals squeak while pedaling as they needed replacement.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen on Friday July 12 at 5:00pm, found missing on Monday July 15

Novara Ponderosa

Location

The Vogue building
412 S. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a sticker in front saying 'This beauty is a beast' and a black piece that holds a baby carriage on the left side of the back tire,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
During my work shift/ About 10 hours
Incident Description: 
The thief got in to the building, went to the second floor where my office is and took my bike

GT Timberline 2012

Location

Home
1526 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12J54450
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The garage was left open for 5 minutes and someone walked into the garage and took the bicycle.