Recent Reports

Kona Paddywagon

Location

Stolen from my apartment
Irving Park rd and Nora
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:04am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F902C7457
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically mint Stock condition, gray frame with white logo on down tube. single speed. yellow rims. See picture.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was in my locked apartment.
Incident Description: 
Between noon and 3:45 PM on Wednesday April 18th, my apartment was broken into and along with other things my bike was stolen. I have filed a police report but I don't have the report number at the time of filling out this description, if you have any information please call me.

Jamis 2114 Ventura Comp

Location

soccer field at Montrose and the Lake
Montrose and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 2:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U82K05968
Size: 
56
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Road Bike with a red ROSCOE BIKES sticker on it

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was with about 5 other bikes on soccer field during practice, someone picked it up and rode off with it
Incident Description: 
I was at soccer practice on the turf field at Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. My bicycle was in a heap of 5 or so bicycles on the south goal side, and someone came up and rode off on my bicycle, noted too late to catch.

Cannondale R800

Location

Home
920 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 9:14am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
R054454
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Distinguishing features on the bike: red LOOK pedals, there is a frame pump holder (no pump) attached under one of two black water bottle cages on the frame, the brakes are switched (the left side brake controls the rear brake), wireless computer on the front wheel (right-hand side) with the mount for the computer on the stem (there is no computer). I don't remember if the bar tape had the Bontrager name or logo on it, but it is not the original Cannondale bar tape

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?: 
Days, months, years
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen out of my storage unit. Someone in my building probably left our garage door open and the storage door must not have been closed properly.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

Home
920 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 11:44am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P085804
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is pretty dirty and has a couple of deep scratches on the top tube. It has (or had at this point) a Cannondale pouch under the seat with a tool kit. It has Forte Campus pedals - flat on one side, SPD clips on the other. There is a bike computer, but no computer that rests on the right hand side of the handle bar. The grips are original Cannondale and are extremely well used. The brakes are switched so the left hand brake control the rear brake. It also has Kryptonite skewers on the front and back wheels.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike is stored in my storage unit inside a garage. The door to the storage unit was not fully closed, but the lock was locked. Someone in my building probably left garage door open.

Diamondback Sorrento

Location

Apartment
4651 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
06B0051243
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Shape. No sratches, but not sure how they treated it when stolen. It also has black wheels. It is wired up for a bike computer, that I still have. It also has the hook ups for the front and rear lights, that I still have.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since last summer. (It was in my apartments underground garage.)
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the underground garage in my apartment building. I had it secured to a post with a cable and lock. They just cut the cable and goodbye. I will never use a cable again! I believe someone left the garage door open or the thief just walked in behind someone that was walking into the building and went downstairs to the garage to take a bike of his choice, which was mine.

Klein Pulse Comp 1

Location

The Regal condos
1735 W. Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 1, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
009618
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black Manitou suspension fork. Handlebar ends. Seat has a 2-3" rip on side. not sure if i took the clips off pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
was locked up with u-lock and cable with another bike to a bike rack in storage area of building basement.
Incident Description: 
someone was able to get into basement probably late at night or early am with some type of bolt cutters or saw. Probably walked in behind someone to get into building. Cut u-lock and rode off. This is not the first time a bike has been stolen from building. We are going thru videotapes now to see if they can get a picture of person.

GT Road Bike

Location

Wicker Park
1636 W. Le Moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult, male, exact height unknown (~57cm)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean white with Saturn (car brand) decal affixed to the top tube and Klunk's bike shop decal affixed below seat post. Weinmann Ultimate Power wheels. Clips for lights (but not the lights themselves) on the handlebar and seatpost. No bottle cages or other attachments. Trek U-lock possibly still attached when stolen.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked (front wheel and frame)[newer U-lock w/flat key] to metal railing within gated porch area in front of apartment. Possible that gate was left open as it's shared with the other apartments. Metal bars that it was affixed to broken, either cut or simply pryed to breaking (approx. 0.5" thick bars, not hollow).

EAI Bareknuckle

Location

2203 W Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2011 - 10:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All white parts. White Cardiff Mercia saddle. White Velocity Deep V wheel set with White Origin 8 hubs and black spokes. White All-City cranks. One white and one orange tire. White taped bullhorn handlebars.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My roommate left the garage door open overnight, and three bikes were taken from the garage overnight.

Windsor Oxford Deluxe

Location

Multi-unit residential building/ rear entranceway.
3462 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Tangerine Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, had a bell on the left 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 wooden pole, railing, 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
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the back alley of our apartment building. Was locked to a wooden railing... thief pulled off the post to which the bicycle was locked. U-lock would be around the bottom section of the frame.

2007 Trek 5000

Location

2629 N Halsted #3
2629 N Halsted #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had bag on back - very new and clean

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 was in a locked storage room
Incident Description: 
The bike room storage door was kicked in and the bike was stolen

Trek 930

Location

Home
2629 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Metallized Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Marzoochi Bomber shock - metallic blue - shimano brakes

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in a locked storage room that was kicked in and broken.
Incident Description: 
The door was kicked and the bike was stolen.

2003 Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

900 W. Webster Ave, locked to stop sign on southwest corner
Webster and Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WW1767008
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Silver/gray with some black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in very good condition, just a little mud here and there. Features include: -Cubs logo sticker on frame -mismatched tires, one more knobby than the other -rear rack with cargo net above back tire -slight hole worn into back end of the seat -lock mount on left side of frame below the seat post -black seat bag with tail light and ankle reflectors inside -hardtail with front fork suspension -reflective red sticker on back of seat post -black bar ends with some good scratches -well-worn grips -front headlight mounted on left side of handlebar -bike is the same model as the photo if you replace the yellow with silver

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 10 hours overnight, it taken sometime between 9pm and 7am the next morning
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike with a Kryptonite U-lock through the rear wheel, frame, and around a stop sign post at about 9pm on Thursday, April 14th. I ensured the sign post was not removable, as I park there regularly. I also had a cable running through the front wheel to the lock. When I returned to the bike the next morning the bike, lock, and cable were entirely gone. It's at the corner residential of Webster and Fremont in Lincoln Park, which while it isn't a busy corner overnight, should have some traffic down Webster here and there. Either the lock picked, sawed off (I don't think too likely), or I absentmindedly didn't lock it around the post. I ride daily and have had a bike stolen once before so I'm pretty strict about guarding against this possibility.

Trek 7200 Bike and Roll Special Editon

Location

Columbia College Campus
624 S. Michicagn Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
209C0198F
Color: 
White Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A Hybrid / Comfort bikes with a rugged frame construction. A white aluminum metallic frame Special Bike and Roll Chicago Edition label on the bike. Customized with a black Rear Rack. Shift Gears, fixed. It will have fleet markings and Bike and Roll Special Edition in white lettering on the frame. Ergonomic brown leather handle bar. It has a bell attached it.(left hadle bar) A bottle rack with a missing bottle. There should be a red cable mount attached to the frame of the bike close to the wheel.

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?: 
Betwen 3pm-9pm (Columbia College Campus)
Incident Description: 
I left the area around 4:00pm the bike was still locked to the rack. I think someone stood there acting like, they were unlocking my bike and snapped the cable rode off with my bike. It' a possibilty the bike is in a flea market.

cannondale F700 2010

Location

downtown new haven, ct 06511 in doorway of dunkin donuts
church and center streets
New Haven , CT
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SF8 26770
Size: 
small female
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
silver and shiny tires

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
went inside to get cup of coffee and bike was taken immediately.

Ladies’ Schwinn 700C Trail Way Hybrid Bike

Location

Back yard
1222 w fletcher st #1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
00009423
Color: 
White and Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, less than a year old and lightly rode

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?: 
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?: 
About 1 month
Incident Description: 
Left for work at 11:30am on Thursday, 4/14, and returned home at 6pm that evening - the bike had been stolen. I live in the coach house and the bike was locked up right outside my front door - so someone knew what they were coming for and left my neighbor's locked bike in the yard undisturbed.

Trek 7100

Location

Grant Park
West Jackson Blvd and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20 inch frame
Color: 
silver and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New bike. It is Green on the top of the frame and silver everywhere else. 20 inch frame. Has front shocks, seat shock, and gears.

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: 
I rode my bike to run the Shamrock Shuffle and when I went to go home, it was gone.

Trek Pilot 1.0 2006

Location

Addison Brown line stop - bike racks on south side of the street
1818–20 West Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 4:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black/Red and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2yrs old, everything was in good condition, but needed a tune-up, new tires, 2 frog led lights and a pouch under the seat

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 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?: 
8-9 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in broad daylight at a location that has a lot of traffic. The bike had to have been cut with a power saw and somehow the lock was twisted off.

Bontrager Trek

Location

Loose Leaf Tea
2905 N. Boradway, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 33102208A
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is is a solid orange which fades into a lighter orange at the ends of the front and back wheel forks. Black tape on the handles with a black gel cover on the seat. It also has a small orange satchel under the seat.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was chained to a singe/double bike corral spot in front of Loose Leaf Tea shop on Broadway at around 5:15 pm on Wednesday the 13th. The cable lock was cut in broad daylight, right next to the bus stop and various cafe terrace chairs and tables.

Trek Soho S 2010

Location

Lakeview area
Kenmore and Diversey, west side of the street.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU021C2485D
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Satin (matte) Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition , less than 1 year old. There used to be a bell on the left grip, but it was unfortunately knocked off. I never got around to removing the hardware, so that's still attached. I attached a rear rack and black milk crate to the back. The milk crate is attached using black nylon cable ties, a rear light is fixed to the basket with a cable tie. The wheel rims and spokes are painted with glow-in-the-dark paint, which is peeling a bit but still glows.

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 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?: 
six-eight hours
Incident Description: 
I RARELY leave my bike outdoors, but I left it locked with a Kryptonite Series 4 Evolution U-lock. I made sure I didn't leave big spaces in the lock, and I kept it high off the ground to prevent crushing and to make leverage difficult. The pole was firmly cemented to the ground, and had stuff attached to the top. It was outside for six, maybe eight hours. In the morning I found the lock cleanly sawed through, and my baby no where in sight.

Redline Conquest

Location

1100 Davis St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HR0714236
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was three years old, in very good condition. Cyclocross bike with mostly Shimano Tiagra shifting components, except a 105 rear derailleur. 700x25 Michelin tires, Specialized road saddle, Shimano M324-PD Pedals (half clipless, half platform), Black frame pack with yellow stripe, and a few small stickers on the frame.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Some terrible person (probably a seasoned bike thief) used some sort of heavy duty mechanism to cut through my lock in the middle of the night leaving me depressed and with only my two feet as transportation.