Recent Reports

Novara Express

Location

Century Shopping Center
2828 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F001K0376
Size: 
Medium, 17" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is brand new but the toecages on the pedals have been removed and the bike has two bright blue water bottle holders, a U-Lock mount, and the mounting for a Cateye computer installed on it.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No longer than an hour and a half.
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike up in front of the shopping center to go the the gym. When I came out after my workout the bike was gone.

Mid-80's Trek

Location

Cambell Terrace apartments, near the Congress Theatre in Logan
Cambell & McLean
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Grey/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single-speed, light blue band with 80's Trek logo. There was a lock band around the stem under the seat, which was a black Brooks saddle. There was a flourescent pink and green piece of tape on the right handle bar, which were otherwise black (not shown in picture).

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the inside of a fence running along a sidewalk surrounding the parking lot of this apartment complex. It was parked on a ZipCar sign. I used the ZipCar from 2:30pm until 9pm, so it was stolen at some point in between.

Hillbrick Sabre

Location

Outside the congress theatre on Milwaukee
Rockwell and milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Bright red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Over 18 months old but well maintained. The grip tape on one handlebar was torn but otherwise no distinguishable markings or modifications.

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 street sign.

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?: 
1.5hrs
Incident Description: 
The street sign was unbolted from its base, and the bike with U-lock was removed.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Landmark Theatre
2828 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H8MR17030
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with low drop handle bars. Metal foot clip pedals.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Somehow lock was popped off from bike rack.

2008 Trek 1.2 Pearl White

Location

UBS Tower (Back Side of building)
1 North Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition of the bike was great, a little dirty but very few scratches. The bike had a sticker for the bike station on it, it had Continental Ultra Gatorskin Wire Road Tires, and the On-guard lock skewers for wheels. Seat post had been tightened too tight and the carbon fiber was cracking.

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?: 
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: 
Was working an evening shift, starting at 4:00. I arrived shortly before 4, locked up my bike and went upstairs. Came back down around 8:30 to go to dinner, looked for my bike and it was gone. The thief took everything, lock, helmet and bike.

Paul Frank

Location

Naperville Illinois
2620 Wendy Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:26am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
Bubble Gum Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has wide handle bars with grips, white basket in the front, large wheels, and decorated 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was not locked.
Incident Description: 
My bike was left outside of my friends house one day when i was to come and get it. While it was outside someone must have walked by and stolen the bike because it was not there later that day.

Fuji Track

Location

under El tracks
approx. 2016 North Avenue (under El tracks)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G7A83-0
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
dark gray and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, 2009 model, some scratches from the chain lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked this bike with my wife's bike up together with a big heavy duty chain on a bike rack under the El tracks on North Avenue in Wicker Park (close to Milwaukee, North, and Damen). Came back after an hour and the Fuji was gone including the heavy duty chain but my wife's bike was still there LOCKED UP WITH A CHAIN THAT WAS NOT OURS!!!Seeing that the other bike was locked up with a combination lock, we assumed that they would come back.My wife called the cops. While she was still on the phone with 911, we both see a young male ride by us on my bike! When I started running after him he sped up. I chased him for a block but was not able to catch up. My wife was able to give a description while it was happening but have not been able to get the bike back yet.

Schwinn mountain bike

Location

School and Clark, bike rack on school behind bus stop.
School and Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
Silver and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new condition. Kick stand but no water bottle holders. Brand new anatomic relief saddle by planet bike.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack outside of learning center at school and Clark. My bike seat was stolen from the same location a month ago. My cable lock was cut and left at the scene. My bike is pretty clean, red and silver. Brand new seat, kick stand and no water bottle holders.

Gary Fisher Librano

Location

2125 Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium Size Hybrid
Color: 
Black/Grey Mix
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a CatEye monitor, a double water bottle holder on the back.

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?: 
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?: 
To the Spoiler of my car while it was on my bike rack on the back of my car.
Incident Description: 
I had the bike chained to the back of my car in the spoiler in front of a bunch of open bars on a busy Saturday night. Went to watch a football game in the bar. Check and halftime and the bike was safe. Came out at the end of the game and the lock was cut and left as well as the bike rack and the bike was gone. I hope the SOB who did it rots in H*#&!

Jamis Ventura Comp, Ritchey

Location

1900 W North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
41 CM
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, nice and shine, grear switch on break handles.

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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Please help me to find my stolen-bike, thank you so much!!!

schwinn s-25

Location

parking lot of 4801 W. Peterson Ave.
4801 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" mens
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwinn S-25 mountain bike, from target @ ~$245, dual suspension, black with white on rear, brand new, rack in rear, basket slides on/off rear rack, lights and odometer on handlebars. The rack and basket were at least $60 total.

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?: 
1 hour and 30 minutes.
Incident Description: 
At around 12 pm, I left my schwinn s-25 mountain bike, all new with a basket on rear rack, behind the building at SW corner of Cicero and Peterson (in the parking lot). I didn't lock it as I was feeling that it was pretty hidden and there weren't many poles around. After spending an hour and a half in Physical Therapy, I came downstairs to find nothing left but the helmet. Even though I only had the bike for less than a month, it left a gaping hole in my heart.

Jamis Aurora

Location

Next door to my home
2839 w Lyndale St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Cream and Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped paint, black brooks saddle. Ortlieb handlebar bag caddy, New Belgium brewery shield sticker on the handlebar post. Read rack, torn handlebar tape on right handlebar,

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike U-locked to an iron fence, the fence had been clipped through and the bike was gone. It is the bike in the background of the picture. Sorry for the low quality.

Specialized hrxc 2007

Location

1843 w thomas st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 3:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. In need of a new chain soon. Perchased in cape girardeau mo at cape bicycle. THE BIKE SHOPS LOGO AND NAME ARE STAMPED ON THE BIKE. it has a few scratches in the paint and a slight rip on the left hand back corner of the seat.LAURA OLIVER BUILT THIS 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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was ripped off of a picket fence.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Bike was on our front porch, Friday morning for a few hours.
735 Seward Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
very large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's green vintage Schwinn Varsity bike. Varsity logo and lettering is missing. Brown leather seat with metal pins, missing pin in the front. Chrome fenders. Reflector in middle of handle bars. Minor rust. Back break doesn't work. Dings on top crossbar. It's a very large bike to fit my husband who is 6'7".

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I bought my husband a bike for his birthday and gave it to him last night. My son and him rode to school this morning. When my husband got home he left the bike on our front porch, unlocked, for an hour. The bike was taken from the front porch. Asked all of our neighbors if they saw anything and they did not.

Trek 3520

Location

1618 W Blackhawk St, 2nd Floor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:26pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SC94ASL82
Size: 
16
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mud flap on back Little bag on back with relector inside Very good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Black and silver Trek Bike with red lettering, purchased in 2006

NEXT Power X - 26" Men's Bike

Location

Wicker Park
2151 W. Evergreen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Orange/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Orange and Gray mountain bike.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of our apartment, next to other bikes. Both other bikes had a U-lock, mine had a cable. My bike was brand new (less than 10 days old) and looked it - so I assume that fact, combined with the cable lock (instead of a u-lock) led to mine being swiped.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

Division and Damen. In front of Chase Bank.
Division and Damen. On Division Street.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame. Jamis in White Letters. Red Chain, Red Peddles (All City?). Black chain ring, Origin8. Locking skewers, black tape on frame. Felt carbon fork(black with red and white letters). Bontrager Big Earl Stem. Alex Black Wheels/no stickers. Tektro Tensioner. Bianchi seat post silver. Silver tape, Jamis handlebar.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike next to two other bikes that were locked together in a ULOCK. I had my cable running through my front wheel, frame, and my boyfriend's frame. ((Admin note: Victim entered bike model name as " Ventrella " -- no evidence found that this is a valid Jamis model name.))

2008n Gary Fischer Mendota

Location

Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 13, 2010 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu266c3995b
Size: 
15.5 medium
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New in spring 2009. Bontregger smooth tires. Black plastic bottle cage. Clip pedals. Disc brakes.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in broad daylight while I was studying in the library, between the hours of 10 am and 1pm on Sept. 13th. Lock and bike helmet were missing as well.

Giant OCR 1

Location

Garage
Thayer Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GZ505362
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Bought in June. Has a new computer that records both speed and cadence, a water bottle holder and a bag under the seat. It is black with some red highlights.

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?: 
The bike is always stored in the garage and it was not locked since it was in the garage.
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was in our detached garage. Someone must have gotten in through the door in the backyard. The garage door was closed.

Schwinn BRoadway Womens Hybrid Bike 26" 18" Frame 21SPD

Location

Chicago Board of Trade Van buren and Clark intersection. Chicago
Van Buren and Clark interesection, Chicago board of trade
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" 18" Frame
Color: 
Golden
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a brand new Bike. There was rear end headlight of Xenon. Was stolen without a seat. Wheel size - 18"

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 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?: 
from 8.30 am to 10.30am Seucrity people say it was stolen around 10 am on Tuesday 09/14/2010
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike around 8.30am in the morning at chicago board of trade's bike rack on the vaburen entrance. Security guard say they have seen him on the camera. They say it was stolen around 10.30am but I could only realize it in the evening around 5.30pm. Please give us any information if you happen to see the bike. Thanks