Recent Reports

2005 JAMIS VENTURA COMP

Location

Canal & Monroe (2nd from left bike rack in front of Baci Cafe)
450 W Monroe St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
***494
Size: 
XL
Color: 
BLACK/CHROME
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Yellow handle bar tape with yellow electrical tape on the bars. Missing left handle bar cap. Johnny Sprockets sticker on inside frame. Picture attached came from manufacturer, but looks identical (except for the handle bar tape color)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike had 3 sets of locks: locking skewers on front and back tire; kryptonite wire lock around back tire and looped through kryptonite u lock (newer, flat key) which was locked around bike frame and bike rack. The wire lock was cut and the u lock was defeated (picked), but left unharmed.

Women's Schwinn World Sport Road Bike 10 speed

Location

Place of business, Chicago Women's Health Center
3435 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26 inches, small, women's
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's Schwinn World Sport road bike. White w/ red toward handlebar shaft, lavender cloth tape around handlebars, red/black/white seat (scwinn, new). Orange Boring Store sticker on bike, blue sticker w/ an image of a heart and a needle/thread.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was locked to a street sign and I believe the U-lock was cut overnight. It was in excellent condition (newly tuned w/ new bike seat and rear gear shaft/wheel) at the time of theft. My guess is it was scouted before stolen. *DISCLAIMER: The bike in the attached photo is not my bike, but the men's fram. This is the exact frame/color of my bike. My bike had a women's frame.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Ukraine Village
1829 W. Iowa St. Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 6:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
26" frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used. blue tape on the handle bars! few rust spots on the lower back frame. in need of a paint job. Has a black carrier on the back tire. one brake cable is black and one is grey.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
overnight.
Incident Description: 
a neighbor left the garage door open. someone came in around 7-8am and stole the bike.

2009 SE PK Ripper

Location

North Lincoln Park West and Belden, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black on Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, odessy pedals, hold fast straps

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Came out of work and it was gone, a bike was in place of mine where I had locked it, kryptonite lock failed

2002 HardRock Comp A1 FS

Location

Bike Room
3110 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P11J22326
Size: 
21
Color: 
Yellow & Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ryno Lite Black aluminum SUNRIMS, BONTRAGER JONES ACX-B Tire,07 FS Dart 3 CL100 Rock Shox,Locked Seat post, Suspension Seat post, BONTRAGER BLACK CUSHION Seat,Bell Storage compartment attached to back of seat post, Handle bar light, RAM Grips, Black Handle Bar Extenders, Shimano Cranks & Sproket, 2 Black Trek bottle holders, Black Mini bike air pump & holder (on bottom frame to the side) Standard Aluminum Kickstand & Black Front & Rear Shock Board SKS EQUIPMENT Fenders.

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?: 
3-4 Months
Incident Description: 
My Beloved HR Comp had a rear flat tire & the thief switched it out with a different rear wheel & tire. The Theft was capture on tape with the bike being walked out of the building in the wee hours of the night!!

Specialized HardRock A1 Sport

Location

Bike Room
3110 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
MOGI78106
Size: 
21
Color: 
Black & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint Condition, Two black plastic water bottle holders, Shock absorbing seat post, HR seat with a Blk Bell seat cover. Silver handle bar extenders, storage compartment attached to the back of the seat. Bike lock holder attached to the bike with a u lock on it. Rear fender on the bike. Seat post lock. Grey duct tape was put on the bike to prevent damage of the paint in the bike room from other bikes.

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?: 
at least 1 month, but not locked
Incident Description: 
Theft of the bike was caught on tape of the culprits leaving the building around 4 AM.

2011 Cannondale Quick 5 hybrid bike

Location

Outside Fox & Obel on McClurg St.
401 E. Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YM59403
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2011 Cannondale hybrid bike. Black/gray

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked safely for approximately two hours starting at 12:45 pm. I checked on it around 2:30 when I went to rent a bike with a friend from Bobby's Bike Hike. The bike was gone when we returned about 10 min. later.

Raleigh Passage 4.0

Location

1915 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
L169K27000
Size: 
women's 19"
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used condition, attached black rear rack, stickers: "one less car," "stay fit, ride a biker"

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?: 
5 weeks
Incident Description: 
Garage was burglarized and only this bike (not the two old bikes next to it) and a lawn mower were taken. The bike wasn't locked because it was in a locked garage. The thieves came in through the window.

Gary Fisher- Presido

Location

Adler Planetarium
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
012211164825
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black with red and white details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cyclocross bike with fender on back wheel

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?: 
entered building at 6:30 pm and found bike missing at 8:30 pm
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a rack in a very public and busy area outside a museum. Other bikes were locked to the rack, there were alot of people in the area as it was Friday night. This looked like a very professional job.

Fuji 2.0 Road Bike

Location

Monrow and Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749725970
Size: 
Small Frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new bicycle. Two water bottle holders, a back rack, White and blue seat, new tires (Black and orange)

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?: 
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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Went to Chicago Bluesfest. Locked my bike on a bike rack along with my boyfriend's bike (bikes were locked on the same cable). The lock was cut, my bike was taken but not his bike. The lock was left cut around his bike. This happend sometime between 4:20 pm and 7:45 pm.

Diamondback Edgewood LX

Location

street corner
Clark St. & Diversey Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 3:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
S6P096022680
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new. Large cushy seat with shock. Had a very bright LED light on handlebar and a bright red light attached below the seat.

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 street sign.

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?: 
< 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign around 7:30pm. Went to movie. Came back around 10pm. Bike was gone.

Schwinn Collegiate

Location

Condo
Chicago and California
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 10, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, just replaced tires. It is considered a vintage 7 speed.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 5 days. Locked along with a blue kona bike that had a toddler seat in the back. That bike was stolen too.
Incident Description: 
The back gate of our parking space may have been left open which gave easy access to anyone in the alley to come in, cut the cable, and take both bikes.

Trek Portland

Location

Geneva
Williamsburg Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3367908
Size: 
52 Cm frame
Color: 
Manufactures color is Burnt Orange. It looks dark Red.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bought in 2006. Minor alterations. Old bicycle pedals replaced the clip type pedal. I added a black bicycle rack that was bought in a sport store overseas, the brand name could be Decathlon. It had a red bag attached underneath the seat. The wheel fenders had been taken off. The seat is slightly crushed since I ran over it with my car, it had not yet been repaired.

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 stored in garage on bike rack. Not locked.
Incident Description: 
Garage door opened while mowing grass. Likely someone came into garage while we were in the back yard and took the bike. It was stolen along with a girl's pink and white Specialized (brand) hot rock (model) 20" bike. S/N I6SP8H0156 The bike was 2 year's old.

Trek 1200

Location

1134 W. Wellington Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ca4cu766
Size: 
58
Color: 
black, silver, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Next to new - small scratch on frame.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from my basement storage/laundry room.

2009 Fuji Newest 4.0

Location

Outside starbucks
2525 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ9F12181
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good shape. The most distinguishing feature is that there is a scratch on the top of the frame on the top tube part. On the back there is a light that doesn't work, and one the front there is a cylindrical light that does work. The handlebar tape is slightly ripped up. The bike has 2 extra handlebar breaks up at the outwards part of the handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a tree outside of the Starbucks overnight. The locking methods are difficult to recall.

Cannondale R800 alumimum Road bike, US made frame 2008, secured with a U-lock, stolen on June 9, 2011 at Jackson Blvd. at Clark

Location

was U-locked at south west bike rack (last portion)
Jackson Blv.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 11:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58-60
Color: 
white/silver frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A white Cannondale aluminum road bike, felt handlebars, white and black fizik wraps, black rack with a white steel basket, black gel Selle saddle, skewers through the wheels was stolen on June 9, 2011 between 1:OO p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from the corner of Jackson and Clark. Police Report No. HT339041. Please assist, if you can in retrieving the 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?: 
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?: 
between 1:00 p.m. and 4: 30 p.m.
Incident Description: 
A white Cannondale aluminum road bike, felt handlebars, white and black fizik wraps, black rack with a white steel basket, black gel Selle saddle, skewers through the wheels was stolen on June 9, 2011 between 1:OO p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from the corner of Jackson and Clark. Police Report No. HT339041. Please assist, if you can in retrieving the bike. The frame has several light scratches on the top bar, in the middle of the bar on the left hand side...shimano gray steel alloy flat pedals...

Schwinn Moab 2

Location

Roscoe Village
School & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Norweigan flag sticker attached to the frame, also Schwinn Homegrown USA sticker as well (tomato with "USA" inside it). Silver steel bar ends attached to handles. Gripshift shifters. Seat had some small rips and was locked to the frame by a skinny cable.

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?: 
Hangs from ceiling in the garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked garaged shared by condo owners. Either broke in when the deadbolt was not locked or another owner left the door open. Bike was removed from hanging hook and discovered missing up to 1 week later

Trek 7100

Location

Depaul
2250 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU129C0205F
Size: 
Frame 17.5
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with a front light and a taillight.

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?: 
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?: 
at least 4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack at school and while I was studying in the library I believe my lock was cut and my bike taken.

2009 TREK 4300

Location

Condo / Residence
1516 W. Thomas St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV119C0206C
Size: 
18
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
12 months old, near perfect condition Men's Black TREK Mountain Bike 4300

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?: 
0 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen was from enclosed garage area in multi-tenant condo building likely because another tenant accidentally left the garage door(s) open.

TREK Skye Ladies

Location

Condo / Residence
1516 W. Thomas St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV008C2079E
Size: 
13
Color: 
Silver/Smoke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
12 months old, near perfect condition Trek Sky Ladies Ladies Frame

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?: 
0 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from enclosed garage in multi-tenant condo building likely because another tenant accidentally left the garage door(s) open.