Recent Reports

Motobecane 700 HT

Location

Michigan Ave and East South Water Drive
307 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
23 inches
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost New. Has thin Road bike wheels (but it's a mountain bike). Disk Brakes. Adjustable suspension on front fork. DART written in big letters on front fork. Straps on pedals.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bicycle with 2 locks. It was not big U-locks. One was a fairly sturdy combination cable lock, the other was a fairly cheap cable lock with a non-integrated key lock. I had locked both the front wheel with the frame at the bike rack. And the back wheel with the frame and the seat at the bike rack. I went to work in the morning and came back to an empty bike rack. It was a really busy day with plenty of people all around the bike rack. This did not prevent someone from stealing it with the locks.

Womans Schwinn Mountain bike

Location

Apartment
1731 w. 17th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 4:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was brand new, and it had Shamo Gears.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks from initial purchase.
Incident Description: 
The theifs left multiple bikes locked up at the location, and stole the newer model bike. all the bikes in the area have the same cable lock.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Backyard
Roscoe and Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
22-23 inches frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, well taken care of.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 night. it was stolen the night of 7/19/2011
Incident Description: 
Bike was behind a locked, closed in fence approximately 8/9 feet tall. It was leaning against the porch against another bike. Thief moved the other bike to steal my bike and left the other bike there.

Specialized Rockhopper A1 Pro FS

Location

Sidewalk bike rack
Lake at Wabash and State
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17 in.
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow and Black 2000 Specialized Rockhopper A1 Pro FS with Rockshox forks, also in yellow and black. It has a custom terry seat, and shimano clipless pedals and avid v-brakes. The derailleur components are Deore and XTR. Aheadset stem.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone cut the lock and stole the bike, lock, cable and all.

Electra Amsterdam

Location

My apartment
2625 W. Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small Womens
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Electra Amsterdam Commuter Bike with a single Wheel guard, brown leather seat, brown handlebars, bell on the left side and bent, black trek basket on back. There is a light on the front that has been disconnected and rear red light that still works. I believe that all Electra markings have comeoff.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My u-Lock was sticking so I locked it with 2 cable locks to the fence on the walkway to my apartment for less than one hour. When I came outside it had been stolen. I have reason to believe that it has been tried to be sold to pawn shops in the area.

K2 Oceanside L.L. Bean model

Location

Cole's Bar
2338 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
Red and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition 7 speed beach cruiser, with big black comfort seat, black water bottle holder, hybrid tires, front and rear brakes, kickstand.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About an hour.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up outside a bar for less than an hour -- came out and it was gone, along with the lock.

Felt Brougham

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
S0JT01250
Size: 
58
Color: 
GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, the bike was alternating colors between black and white on the wheels. It has a White seat and White grips on riser bars.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
It looks like they unbolted the sign from the street and lifted my bike. Bike was locked with a newer u-lock w/flat key.

Trek 7100

Location

West grace street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 7:34am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU323C3409C
Size: 
17.5 INCH
Color: 
SIVER/BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition .....all stock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to boyfriends mountain bike in bike room of apartment. Both bikes gone and no lock left behind.

specialized rockhopper

Location

wrigleyville
west grace street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 7:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P8AAUI050
Size: 
17 INCH
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, a few small scratches ...had white crank brother pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
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Incident Description: 
Had mine and girlfriends bike locked to each other in the bike storage room in our apartment. Went missing together and no lock left behind.

Schwinn forest green hybrid

Location

Ravenswood Metra stop
Lawrence and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2011 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
for a 5'10 person
Color: 
forest green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, older 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?: 
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?: 
all day--10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked on the rack outside the ravenswood metra stop all day and evening. It looks like a hot spot, a lot of tires missing and locks left behind. When I came to pick it up at 10 pm, it was gone. dumb luck--first time I'd parked it here and worried about it all evening.

Centurion Signet

Location

Behind apartment building in parking lot
2970 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
frame 19"
Color: 
Red with white stripe on cross bar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. 10-speed. The back tire is balding. There are some scratches. The brakes are a little squeaky. I had led lights on the back and on the handle bars. The pedals were all silver metal. The seat was black with a piece of black electrical tape holding part of it down. "Centurion" is printed in the white stripe across the cross bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days (I checked on it at 8pm the night before and at 11:30am the next morning it was gone)
Incident Description: 
The lock was not unlocked or broken. It is a new kryptonite u-shape lock with a flat key. It was mangled a little, but totally in tact. They must have sawed through the bike to get it off. There were some scratches on the cross bar of the lock that looks like something was scraping it repetitively (like it was in the way of sawing). My helmet was locked up with the bike and it too was mangled some. It looks like some one tried to crush it. Sorry for the bad picture. It's the only one I have.

Diamondback Woman's Mountain Bike

Location

Sidewalk
Chicago Ave and Elizabeth (East of Eckhart Park)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Standard Woman's Bike
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition. Some wear and tear on the frame. It has a hitch next to the back tire for a trailer. Black water bottle holder on the frame. Aluminum handlebars.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
The cable lock was cut and they took off with the bike and the lock at some point during the work day (between 9am and 3:30 pm) on Monday July 18th. The bike frame is all pink and it says Diamondback on the side of the frame.

Trek Skye S 2011

Location

North Avenue Beach
Between North Avenue and Fullerton Beach on the lake trail.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV192C0290F
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, 2 months old. No marks no nothing. It is light blue with white on the shocks. Big fat mountain bike bontrager 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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode to the beach between North Avenue and Fullerton Beach. At about 4:30 pm I locked my bike to the rack along with my friends bike. The lock was a cable with a pad lock and was locked between both our tires and to the rack. At about 6:00 pm I walked to the rack and only saw my friends bike which was pushed onto other people's bikes and there was the cut cable on the ground.

Trek 1.5 WSD

Location

Corner of Fullerton and cannon ( Lincoln park)
Fullerton Ave and Cannon Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2011 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wTU229C0605D
Size: 
58 inch female frame
Color: 
Light blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheel locks on front and rear wheels, white tape on handlebars and white seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked body to rack and front wheel to rack.
Incident Description: 
Someone must have cut the two u locks on my bike and stolen it. It was locked by Lincoln park zoo on Fullerton ave during the middle of the afternoon.

1994 Trek 820 mountain bike

Location

Home
2142 N. Magnolia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
small/med frame mt bike
Color: 
purple/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition for a '94 Trek. Gear components had been replaced and are mismatched on each side of handlebars. Seat has a small tear. Bracket for a small headlight on the handlebars. Cycle Smithy label on the frame. Kryptonite lock and bracket on frame. Back bike rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Regular storage spot at back of house.
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from enclosed/protected yard on a Saturday afternoon.

Pro Miyata from 1984

Location

38xx N Janssen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black neuvation wheels with bladed spokes. Metallic blue bar tape and metallic blue frame. Gold decals and lugs. Steel lugged frame. 9 speed shimano ultegra shifters. Black 105 brakes. Ultegra SPD 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was in garage while we were going in and out of garage unloading car for ~ 45 minutes. Overhead door was open
Incident Description: 
bike was in garage while we were going in and out of garage unloading car for ~ 45 minutes. Overhead door was open. Photo is not of my actual bike, but frame is exactly the same.

2009 fuji finest 2.0

Location

North avenue beach near bike and roll
North avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icfj8l02338
Size: 
Small, approx 46
Color: 
Baby blue & royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Baby blue and royal blue. white flowers. White and blue seat. Yellow tape under seat. Black bag also under seat. white handle bars. 2 silver water cages. Black cateye computer. Black toe clips.

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?: 
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?: 
2pm hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on the rails at north avenue beach just outside bike and roll. there were at least 100 other bikes along the same railing. I went jet skiing, came back in 2 hours, and my bike was gone. my bike was also locked with my friends bike. both bikes and the lock were gone. her bike is also a road bike. it is a white blue and red trek.

Motobecane Track Bike

Location

900 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old but in perfect shape. Black B43 wheels, White Pedal Cages, Small black riser handlebars w/ no grips (although the image shows white grips, there are none on the bike at the moment)

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight, 10 hours maybe.
Incident Description: 
Left the bike out overnight, check on it at about 10/11 am the next morning, lock was cut and left behind, no trace of the bike.

Trek 3700 Mountain Bike

Location

3100 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU186L3315C
Size: 
19" frame, 26" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition men's Trek 3700. White with red stripe detail. 21 speed w/Shimano brakes and front suspension. 3 years old. Minor fading of paint on handlebars; black wear marks on vertical part of frame (from a u-lock mount). LED mounts on back tire frame and handlebars. Sumbaum Cycle sticker on the bottom of the frame adjacent to the serial #. No other accessories.

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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
My car was parked on North Ave. I had my bike in the back seat. At some point between 2-10am, my car was broken into and the bike was stolen.

Mission Valencia

Location

Augusta and California
2755 W Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
custom built, no serial number
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black 53cm Mission Bicycle Valencia frame. Fixed gear. Brooks handlebar tape, Brooks leather seat, Velocity Deep-V rims.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was U-locked to a street sign. The sign post was found unbolted after the incident.