Recent Reports

Schwinn Woodlands

Location

Logan Boulevard and California Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a woman's bike, teal with "The Woodlands" in pink letters on the top tube and "Schwinn" on the down tube. The black seat has a gash in 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the iron fence in front of my house. I last saw it at about 10:15 p.m. Monday, July 25. When I left for work at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, the bike was gone. The lock was cut clean through.

Nirve Lahaina

Location

Stabucks
Clark Street and Dickens Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2011 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
LOE30502663
Color: 
Teal/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is teal with brown fenders. Pale pink flowers painted on sides of frames and back fender. There is a surfboard painted on the seat post. My co-worker's seat was also taken as my seat was inside the store. Her seat was a black gel seat more suited to a mountain bike than to a cruiser. The post was much thinner, so if the bike is locked up it is either without a seat or has a very ill-fitting seat that can be easily removed. There is also a headlight bracket on the handlebars.

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My very distinctive (and heavy!) bicycle was stolen from in front of my place of work on July 15 between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. The pole with the street sign that my bike had been U-locked to had been compromised when I discovered the theft.

Trek 4500 Mountain Bike (2005)

Location

California and Milwaukee b/t Logan Bar & Grill and Boiler Room
California and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C74ES586
Size: 
16 men's
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition, Deore rear deraileur, rapid fire shifters, Bontrager knobby tread wheels, RockShox Judy front fork, bought at Village Cycle.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Was inside bar with bike locked up. It happened sometime between 8pm and 11pm. Came back three hours later and bike was gone. Cable was cut through and left at the scene. Lots of people out, I'm surprised nobody saw anything.

Cannondale Adventure Women's bike

Location

Streeterville
E. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 4:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium/large
Color: 
pearl/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old women's comfort/hybrid bike stolen from Chicago avenue just east of Michigan Ave (by eh Walgreen's). Only a year old, lightly used, pearl-white in color, with pink lettering. Had CityFront and 777 North Michigan bike stickers

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 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?: 
3-4 days in the rack.
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken 6/29-7/1/2011. Found stolen around 6:00pm 7/1/2011. Cable was cut to take the bike, but the front wheel was left (on a U-lock). Attached image is a stock image -- the Cannondale logo is more pink than orange on the actual bike

AMC Women's 10-Speed

Location

Backyard
3833 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, drop bars, Ashtabula crank. Blue cork tape, dark blue 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?: 
Possibly a few hours.
Incident Description: 
Stolen with another bike, also unlocked, under a porch, out of view from the street or alley. We left them there for a few hours to run an errand and when we came back the bikes were gone. Some kids had been seen messing around in the alleyway, so maybe they were stolen by a local.

Sears Free Spirit 10-Speed

Location

Backyard
3833 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old, fairly used. Front derailleur removed, drop bars. Ashtabula crank, new black resin pedals.

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?: 
Possibly a few hours.
Incident Description: 
Stolen with another bike, also unlocked, under a porch, out of view from the street or alley. We left them there for a few hours to run an errand and when we came back the bikes were gone. Some kids had been seen messing around in the alleyway, so maybe they were stolen by a local.

Specialized Langster (Gangster - Chicago Edition)

Location

Lincoln Park
839 W. Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new Some scratches on top Tube - 2 Clear Decals on bottom of Down Tube (protect against scratching - Coded key for seat clamp collar - Rear Rain Guard (with Zip Ties) - Bottle Holder - Toe clips

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked it securely overnight in front of a shoe repair shop in front of my building. The next night it wasn't there.

Specialized Langster 2008

Location

Chelsea Hotel Friendly Towers
920 W wislon ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 12:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
p5cz10230 7
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
WELL USED. Scratches on most sides of the bike, one small ding on the downtube. Ive wiped out a few times on it and you can clearly tell. Rear wheel is Spinergy single speed. Bullhorn handlebars. I mounted A pair of DEER ANTLERS ON THE ENDS OF THE HANDLEBARS but they were probably taken off. White San Marco saddle. Front and back breaks. Rear wheel fender.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in this location for approximately five hours
Incident Description: 
I came into my apartment last Saturday(the 16th) night at 2am and put my bike foolishly outside my door and then accidentally fell asleep. I woke up to a start at 8am Sunday and checked and the bike was gone. I have since checked the video surveillance system of the apartment and filed a police report. I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND STILLS OF THE THIEF LEAVING THE BUILDING WITH MY BIKE!!! I have contacted bike shops around my neighborhood and checked the Swap-O-Rama. So far to no avail.. Please help.

Specialized Sirrus 2006

Location

1100 North Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition with minimal blemished in the paint. The rear wheel was stolen and replaced two months ago. A defining feature of this bike is that that rear wheel is all silver and the front wheel is all black. The handle grips are not sealed on the edges and I was thinking about replacing them because they are an impalement hazard. The wheels are 28c. The bike has a water bottle cage as well.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign on the corner. Upon leaving the event we realized there was no street light at the corner and the bicycle was gone. We returned in the morning because it seemed unlikely that a u-lock was cut through and the rear wheel was chain locked to the bike. Upon inspection, we found that four street signs in the area had had the bottom bolt removed and the posts could be lifted out of the holder.

Trek T-1

Location

Friend's house
3930 N. Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUZ64CZZ99F
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blank
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, used only for about 3 months.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 4 hours
Incident Description: 
I had left bike to be at lunch at a colleague's apartment. I was gone for about 3 1/2 hours. The bike was secure to a bike rack with a Kryptonite U-Lock. I came back to get the bike at about 5.30 pm and didn't find the bike at the location I had locked it. There were other bikes secure to the same bike rack but mine was gone.

Specialized Crosstrail Sport

Location

Paulina Meat Market
3501 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608139771F
Size: 
Large (56-58 cm)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, less than 1 month old. Still all stock but in perfect condition.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed 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 2 hours.
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike in front of Paulina Meat Market to the bike rack at around 10 pm. Walked out of my friends apt at Midnight to find my bike and lock gone. Locked up with a Giant 3.5' Surelock Force 2 chain lock and cables running through the wheels. No sign that it was ever there.

klein quantumc

Location

Pulaski Orange Line Station
5106 S Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 9:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange carbon fiber black handlebars

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
bike was chained to bike rack in cta train station

Trek 520

Location

Treasure Island
1639 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 6:33am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU122MW238E
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
one year old, next to new, brooks saddle, original trek rack on the back, well worn schwalbe super plus tires,

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
25 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike at the bike racks on the west side of Treasure Island on Wells. Lock was a 1/2" - 5/8" coated cable with the lock included in the cable. Bike was locked through the frame and rear wheel to the rack. After only 15 to 20 minutes, I returned to nothing. No bike, no lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

Empty Bottle
1035 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2011 - 7:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602106597F
Size: 
54cm women's step through
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in perfect condition, back tire rack, front and back tires are locked (were quick release), from Kozy's Cyclery (sticker still on frame)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike and helmet were locked to bike rack outside of the Empty Bottle with a U-lock. Upon leaving the Empty Bottle, the helmet was still locked to the rack, but the bike was gone.

Schwinn

Location

2200 North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2011 - 11:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
n\a
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was bought 2 weeks ago. New. Back under the seat number 16 stuck. Stolen along with a lock of blue color. Stolen July 22 near the Lincoln Zoo.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
In the photo stolen bicycle is second

Gary Fisher Monona

Location

5400 n. Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU021C098C
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Polished Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition Polished Silver with "Black" Fork and a Dimensions 1" Steerer Extension. Front and rear fenders, mirror on left handle bar and a gel seat.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

2500 N. Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU263C0526D
Size: 
Women's Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Black Wingra, very new. Stolen July 19, 2011 at Deming and Clark. Secured with Mini U Lock. Locking skewers on both front and back tires.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole for about 30 minutes with a newer u-lock w/flat key. Right on corner of deming and clark, in front of businesses and many sidewalk passersby. Pole was unhinged and bike and lock taken.

Schwinn

Location

apartment basement
550 W roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 4:04pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small- suitable for woman
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some rust on handle bars new back tire affixed kryponite bike lock (could be removed) seat with part chewed out (by squirrel or something) (could be replaced)

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?: 
bike had been there 1 week-- pretty sure stolen by a mover who had moved out another tenant on Wednesday July13, 2011
Incident Description: 
A mover who had moved out a tenant during the day was seen in the evening lurking around the apartment building. I think the mover stole my bike.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Belden near Clark
Belden Ave. + Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 5:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU073C1664F
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 ratchets for various accessories are affixed to handlebar. Bell on the left hand side of the handlebar (if it's still there). Continental Gatorskin tires. Wire for odometer is wrapped around front spoke, leading down towards front wheel. "On Guard" brand locking skewers for both wheels and seat, unless skewers have been removed.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
About 15 hours
Incident Description: 
"Kryptonite" brand u-bolt was cut through, with only a bit left on the ground.

Schwinn Fastback 2009

Location

ogilvie transportation center
500 W. Washington St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC08M0107
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue & Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dirty on the bottom. The handle bar is slightly crooked and the tape for the handle bar is falling off. It has Kenda tires and Alexrims R500. The bike had an attachment on the vertical bar of the frame for an air pump. There was a sticker on the bike for Blue City Cycles.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with two u-locks, one attaching the front wheel to the bike rack and one attaching the rear wheel to the frame. The bike was taken from the bike racks at the Washington Street exit of Ogilvie transportation center. The bike is pretty dirty on the bottom, the handlebar tape is starting to fall off and is not aligned, the handle bar itself is a little crooked. The picture in this report is not the bike I own but is the same exact model as mine.