Recent Reports

Giant Cypress 2009

Location

Wilmette home/ taken from garage
719 Linden Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c88c6193
Size: 
16(S)
Color: 
Dark Silver/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new/ perfect condition, ridden 5 times. Removable halogen light mounted on front handbars/rear light/water bottle cage B/bike lock mounted to stem of front handlebars/bell on right side of handlebars

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?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from an unlocked garage between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:30 PM on July 11,2009.

schwinn traveler

Location

bike rack just west of whipple
Armitage and Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
white/pearl black writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mint condition/ single speed/ has a burgundy stem, seat post, and crank

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
half an hour
Incident Description: 
so yes, I'm an idiot, simply an idiot. i know this, and I accept it, and to be honest I probably deserve my damn bike getting stolen. I locked my bike but one side of the U-lock hadn't completely gone in and I didn't realize it. Though the whole situation is a little hazy I wasn't completely 100% aware of my surroundings at the time. There were tons of bikes there(there was a party upstairs), and I made the mistake of not being careful due to my naive trust in mankind. This bike meant a lot to me, so please. If found, no questions will be asked, so please, please, dig deep inside and use whatever inkling of altruism you have to return it, please give me my baby back :(

miyata Team titanium

Location

home
1228 N. Maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 7:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ub508601
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
titanium miyata road bike. sliver colored. It had clear coat on it that was chipping away. The front fork was red as was the from lug on the head tube. The handle bars where cut off drop bars, bull horn style.

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?: 
all night
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen right off of my back porch. Sometome between midnight and 7am.

Raleigh M80 -22inch large frame (cream color)

Location

704 W Buena Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 2:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
R911297331
Size: 
22 in
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raleigh M80 Good Condition **Tires are specialty** (slick on apex and knobby on sides of tread)

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?: 
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?: 
9.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Cream Colored Raleigh M80 mountain bike stolen. 22 inch frame (large) Tires are unique- slick tread on top with knobbs on sides. Combination cable was cut but another combination cable still on bike.

Giant OCR3

Location

135 S Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Med/Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Biek was in great condition. It had a small pump attached to the water bottle cage and housing for a cateye computer.

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 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: 
Rode my bike to work. Arrived around 7:30. Locked it to a street sign across the street so I could watch it from the window. Looked out around 9 it was there looked up around 11 it wasn't.

2005 Redline Conquest Disc-r

Location

Barnes and Noble
2170 N. Clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but the paint is a a little beat up. Disc brakes. Very rare, so if you see it anywhere it's most likely mine!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a newer street sign (the ones telling people to pay at the parking box) since all the parking meters had been removed and the bike rack was full. It appears that someone unbolted the sign post and lifted it out of the housing and slid my lock out from underneath. There was no evidence of tampering with my lock, but the street sign's bolt was gone (it was there when I locked it up).

Chicago City Bike Rack

Location

212 W Superior St
212 W Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike Rack Removed - possibly the scrap metal people. It was there yesterday, gone this morning

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike Rack Removed
Incident Description: 
Ed note-- city bike program contacted-- response: they're "looking into it", already reported 3 times today (July 9).

Sentenial Californian

Location

my home
1523 N. Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 6:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
tall
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very rare brand - Sentenial Californian. Has a plate saying it was bought from a bike shop in a small town in il (cant remember the name..but it was a catchy funny name) and a sticker from working bikes collective. some wear on the handle cork and a broken reflector in the front (reflector fell off, just base is left)

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?: 
the bike was in my locked storage unit
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen over the weekend from my storage locker

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Taste of Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17 or 19", I forget
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The grips on the handles (were at least) sticky because they were wearing down. I took the seat off and brought it with me (ironically) so it wouldn't get stolen, but I imagine whomever stole it has gotten a new seat. It is a gold schwinn Frontier, not much else to say. 21 gears. This is an older model (when they were still good), 1998 I believe.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked it through the wheel and frame on michigan avenue while I went to work in the taste of Chicago. Checked on it at about 1 or 2 and took the seat with me, because I was afraid someone might take that. Came back out around 8pm or 9 and it was gone. It was right across from the horse statues at grant park. lock was gone.

Roark custom built

Location

Home
3147 N. Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0297 Robert Layton
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Silver (unpainted)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rolf Vigor wheelset, Shimano DuraAce components

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of common basement area

Cannondale F400

Location

West town apartment deck
1246 Ohio Street, apt. 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 3:37pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N127606
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had U bars on handlebar and a water bottle holder. black tire rims.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
I left July 2nd, when I was leaving on the morning of July 7th, I noticed the bike was gone. My landlord had noticed it earlier, but it could have happened any one of those days between.

Raleigh Sportif

Location

Whole Foods
1101 S Canal St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used Raleigh Sportif frame with silver Weinmann LP wheels, Custom cranks, Sugino chainring, sawed-off bullhorn handlebars, Bontrager tires. Frame is from the late 80s early 90s.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in garage while I was working. It was stolen in broad daylight in a fairly busy area. If anyone has any information please contact me.

Grand Trophy Beach Cruiser

Location

Sidewalk
1330 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2009 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Regular, 26" wheels
Color: 
Dark Red/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 10 years old or so. A few dents in the fenders. It has white-wall balloon tires. Says 'Grand Trophy' on the side chain guard.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Lock around tree between 10pm until 10am
Incident Description: 
Locked around a tree overnight. Stolen between 10pm and 10am. Not a very valuable bike. I only paid $75 for it, but it was very unique and I would love it back.

1960's german road bike

Location

Chopin Middle
2457 W. Rice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly used

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
1960's German road bike. Orange in color. new brakes.

Bianchi Rollo (Ladies step-through frame)

Location

1914 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 5:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
16.5"
Color: 
Kandy Apple Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. Unique to this bike is a custom Sturmey Archer SRF3 internal gear hub rear wheel with 3 speed grip shifter on the handle bar. The bike also has lime green Oury grips and may or may not have a seat post mounted rack with wire basket attached. There's minor rust on some bolt heads from rain.

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?: 
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?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM on July 7th 2009.

Cannondale Silk Path 900

Location

Ravenswood Metra, under the bridge/bike rack
Leland and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, minor scratches, small pack attached under the back seat, metal water bottle holder, one side of the handlebar was worn through, 8 speed, tough shifting..

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours/work day
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up at the Metra station under the bridge using a snake/cable lock. When returning from work, the bike was gone. This area is not heavily trafficked except when people are entering/leaving the train station.

Specialied XL

Location

4041 N Sheridan Apt #3S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 9:52pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black/gray/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good contidition, little rust on the chain. Peddles have foot cups attatched to them. Seat has small gash in it. A XL moutain bike strait handle bars and large tred on tires.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
3 months, but it was locked up after every use.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from a 3rf floor, back, balcony. I returned home around midnight and the bike was there, my roomates wake up around 6am and they said the noticed the bike was missing.

raleigh

Location

Home
1040 Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 7:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
raleigh 70's-80's white raleigh band on the stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my backyard in the from late evening to early morning.

Motobecane Mirage Pro

Location

Ukranian Village
900 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2009 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SIlver frame with yellow writing. (Slightly scuffed.) Joe’s bike shop sticker on frame. Ritchie stem with Shimano derailers and drop handlebars with red tape--with extra set of hand brakes from Smart Bike Parts. It has a Pro Carbon fork and Alexis rims. It was stolen July 5th in the morning/afternoon from Ukranian village.

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?: 
On 2nd floor porch for 6-ish hours.
Incident Description: 
Stolen off my back porch in full daylight while I was either home or nearby running errands (getting coffee, walking the dog...). Granted, my bike was not locked up or inside on the day of the theft, which ultimately means I facilitated the robbery. Strange, though, that I live on the second floor, that my back door was wide-open all day, and my bike wasn’t visible from the alleyway... also there is a metal gate that is closed but not locked. Cell phones were on the back porch table and they weren't lifted.

Cervelo Soloist Carbon

Location

1870 Telegraph Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2009 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CRV1512375
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect Condition. Zipp 303 carbon wheels, new (7/5/09) Continental 4000 (red) tires, Compact crank, Name decal "Harvey Hoffman" aboce large Cervelo decal on both sides of down tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was left overnight in my vehicle in private driveway at friend's house (long walk in from street)
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight in my vehicle in private residential driveway of friend's house(long walk in from street). Three other bikes taken from friend's garage in same incident. Taken sometime between 1 am - 4:15 am July 6, 2009.