Recent Reports

Bianchi mid-80s mixte

Location

Private garage
Belmont and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small mixte
Color: 
Metallic Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Poorly repainted mid-80s Bianchi mixte; top tube solid, not split. White decals, Bianchi women's saddle, shimano suicides, bent left pedal.

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 left in garage for approximately 24 hours. Garage shows no sign of forced entry.
Incident Description: 
Left bike in secured private garage. Came back next day, bike is gone. No signs of forced entry and neighbor sharing parking spot swears he didn't leave the door open. Incident occurred during period of attempted break-ins and property damage on this specific block.

Schwinn

Location

The deck in back of my apartment building
1219 w. erie st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Bike was fairly new, only a few dings and knicks here and there. The seat was not on the bike when it was stolen. The U-lock was attached to the frame when it was stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The frame of the bike was locked to a wooden post on the second story back deck of my apartment building. The theif broke the wooden post and stole the bike with the lock still attached. The seat was not attached to the bike when it was stolen. The bike was stolen at some point during the middle of the night.

Ross Rock Machine

Location

Andersonville and Uptown Bikes
Farragut and Wolcott...was also seen at the Uptown bike shop
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 1:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
21 speed shimano gears. Red and silver with a serfas gel seat cover in black with red writing. Was seen at Uptown bikes, when a guy tried to sell 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was under the porch of a home in Andersonville, it was missing a short time later.

Specialized Sirrus Sport - carbon color

Location

1221 N. Dearborn In lower garage Space 00
1221 N. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PAE 03066
Size: 
lg
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
OnGuard Lock. Disc Brakes. Special rack to coordinate with disk brake.

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?: 
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?: 
winter
Incident Description: 
Reflector tape strips on spokes of both wheels. Rack is special made for rear disc brakes. All black components.

Mongoose 26" Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

Location

Century Shopping Mall
Clark and Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new bicycle. Got stolen without the seat

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I have left the bycicle for less than 3 hours on a busy street Sunday afternoon. The bike racks were busy, so I have locked the bike by the street pole. When came from the bookstore the bike and the lock was gone. I have taken the seat with me, so if the bike is being sold it doesn't have original yellow/black seat.

Specialized Globe

Location

Loop
155 South Franklin Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 9:46am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good used condition; About 8 yrs old; Dark green frame; Fenders; Brooks saddle; Small seat bag; Alloy clip-in pedals with toe clips clipped into pedals (yes); Lovely! Ohh!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 am - 5:30 pm
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a railing in the open, ground-floor parking area of a high-rise building on Franklin St., between Adams and Monroe. I had two locks (an older U lock and a thick, short cable lock for the front tire) ... but I left my keys in the lock! Someone must have seen the keys and made off with the bike, locks, keys ... arghh! (Not a great photo, but all I have here.)

TREK 800 Sport

Location

Pierce Tower (Parking Lot)
5514 S Unviersity Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBL0415C91L1104
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Regular wear. Missing rear reflector. Women's bike with diagonal bar. The frame is white with red accents. "TREK" and "800" are visible on the frame. Registered with Vernon Hills PD.

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. Locked 9:30PM found missing 10AM.
Incident Description: 
Stolen on the UChicago campus, if seen around please contact me!

Fuji Cross 2003

Location

Cat Hospital of Chicago
2851 W Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 7:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52 cm frame
Color: 
blk/white/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent. A few scratches on the frame, but a great looking bike.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I walked out of work at 8pm and there was no indication of my bike ever being locked to the rack. Also, the picture submitted is a general one from the Fuji website. It look pretty simular except the handlebars aren't curved they were straight across like a mountain bike.

Gary Fisher Tassajara (girl's specific)

Location

Ashton Lofts
1610 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 8:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
15"
Color: 
baby blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was a Gary Fisher baby blue and white mountain bike. The bike was purchased in Boulder, Colorado and has a sticker on it indicating where it was purchased. It was a girl's specific bike with a girl's specific seat. It was 15" and purchased in 2001. The bike was in great condition and had a speedometer attached to the handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was locked to a parking garage storage cage in an underground private parking garage.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of a private parking garage. The garage is underground and has security doors. The bike was there at 7:00 am on April 16th, but was gone by 6:00 pm that evening.

Orange Velocity Deep V Wheelset

Location

Outside of my apartment
North Av. and Oakley Av.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Orange rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both rims are machine walled. Both velocity brand stickers were removed but a little bit of one of the stickers was still kinda left on the top of one of them. Both rims have almost brand new tires on them with a yellow/white logo on the side of the tires but I can't remember what brand they are.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours overnight
Incident Description: 
Usually never leave my bike outside, but I was in a hurry and didn't have a chance to bring it up to my apartment. I locked it by it's frame to my side fence where it's not very visible. Before I upgraded to the velocity rims, I had previously left my bike out here every day/night for the past year and have had no problems. Came out early the next morning to find my frame hanging with now wheels. Rims were pried off with all the proper tools. Wheelset was almost brand new in great condition. Please keep you eyes out for anyone trying to sell them. Thanks!

Men's Bike

Location

Chase Bank
2000 W. Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2008 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The wheels are dirty. The seat is very low, and the bar beneath the seat has been cut to keep the seat low. The speed handle doesn't work well. The kick-stand has an extended screw.

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Owner walked into the bank and locked bike to a street sign. When he left 30 minutes later, the bike was gone. The bike was stolen in a busy commercial district in the middle of the day.

2006 Marin Novato

Location

Apartment Building
815 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17 inches, maybe? Good for a 5'7-5'8" sized guy
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new, purchased from Willy Street Bikes (Williamson St.) so probably has a sticker from there.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks, but we see it each morning.
Incident Description: 
My and my fiance's bikes were stolen last night around 2 am (I put together what the clunking noise was this morning) from two separate secured areas in our condo building. My bike was stolen from an interior stairwell, where I used two locks (cable and new U-lock) to lock to an upright-cinderblock-attached bike rack. Steve's was stolen from the garage area, right under the CCTV camera. They left through the back gate into the alley.

2003(?) Felt F50

Location

Apartment Building
815 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MT30102090
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has stamping on the bottom from City of Madison PD for registration. Probably has a sticker on it from Alberto's Cycles. Has combo pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I store it here each night. It's indoors, through two locked doors, UNDER A CCTV CAMERA. I had two locks on the darn thing. They broke the bike rack. Talk about dedication.
Incident Description: 
My and my fiance's bikes were stolen last night around 2 am (I put together what the clunking noise was this morning) from two separate secured areas in our condo building. My bike was stolen from an interior stairwell, where I used two locks (cable and new U-lock) to lock to an upright-cinderblock-attached bike rack. Steve's was stolen from the garage area, right under the CCTV camera. Steve had a U-lock on his. They left through the back gate into the alley.

2005 Trek 7200 FX

Location

Apartment building
632 W. Stratford PL
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:22am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C25GS808
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Charcoal and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very well kept. Had a small black seat bag and a u-lock holder on 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
couple weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was located in a padlocked storage unit, within a padlocked storage room. Wooden storage unit was broken into and bike was removed.

Older model Miyata style fixed gear 55cm

Location

Across from Union Station
120 s riverside
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
gray with brown spots (spray paint not rust)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mavic CXP Hand built wheels Front bars taped with black hockey tape front and rear shimano brakes rear wheel splash guard (headliner) light holder on seatpost (I took the light off ha)

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?: 
Maybe a few hours
Incident Description: 
Take right across from Union station, very busy traffic area

1998 Cannondale Super V900 Mountain Bike

Location

Home
2144 W. Schiller St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Split Pean Green with Bright Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1998 Cannondale Super V900 mountain bike stolen, in excellent condition, dual suspension mountain bike. Frame was unique cannondale aluminum V shaped frame. Very fat frame tubes with fatty front suspension fork. Color: Split Pea w/ Speed Yellow - basically main portion of frame was an army/split pea green while the rear suspension portion of the frame was bright yellow. My bike had been located in the "secure" common area of my condo building for approx 2 years, unfortunately someone was able to gain entry and stole the bicycle. Possibly a cleaning service that cleans the common area. Last saw the bike on Sunday Feb 24, noticed it was gone on Saturday March 1st. The image shown is from the Cannondale 1998 catalog, it is not the exact bike (img shown is V2000) but it is the exact same frame style, color, and lettering with the exception of the rear suspension. The rear suspension on my V900 was same shape but a bright yellow.

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 "secure" common area for 2 years
Incident Description: 
No Incident filed yet.

1998 ibis szazbo

Location

East Rogers Park
1333 north shore ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
24"
Color: 
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost perfect. Couple of stickers (bright yellow "23" on the side of top tube. Red rox shox judy forks(that are broke internally. red tenasious-d handlebars with grey ibis power ends. red/blue anodized mavic rims. thompson neck and red anaodized chris king headset. xt groupo. small bike computer and dual bulb light set.

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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
This bike was hiding in my locker for at least 1.5 years. Nobody new it was in the locker but me. We noticed a couple of days earlier that someone had tried to pry the door open but nothing was taken then. All the storage lockers had been pried the same way. I think the burgulars were scoping out the scene to come back later on. This bike is probably not worth much since I bought it. But it is very sentimental to me.

2002 Diamond Back Wildwood Deluxe

Location

Stolen from Garage during breakin
2400 W. 103rd Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U15X45475
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition Red Flo color,

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in storage
Incident Description: 
Intruder kicked in garage side service door and stole my wife's bicyle hanging from the garage rafters.

Specialized Sirrus Pro Frame probably 2001 or 2002 Shimano components

Location

DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus
Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 5:19pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is older, probably 2001 or 2002, and has a new racing saddle, the Specialized 143 in white and blue. It has no racks of any kind but it does have a plastic rear splash guard, not a fender.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the covered bike racks in between DePaul University's Richardson library and the Schmitt Academic Center on Friday three weeks ago.

Fuji Nevada 1.5

Location

Garage
1143 W. Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
IF5600775
Size: 
20.5"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 months old. Tires say "Police" on sidewalls. Front fork has mud guard, back wheel has a transit rack on the back with a red safety light. Saddle has a tool bag. Clip peddals. Two water bottle cages.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up in the garage with a cable lock. My other bike had a NYC Kryptonite lock on it and was not stolen. Lock was cut and left at the scene.