Recent Reports

Jamis Quest

Location

1600 North Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Custom - orange cream with the words "Peeky-Toe" on tubes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom paint job distinguishes this bike -- orange cream with white panels with "Peeky-Toe" painted in cursive black lettering. Triple front rings with 9 speed cassette. Excellent condition.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike and lock were missing. Possibly lifted the pole. Possible cut through the cable.

Schwinn Womens Front Suspension Mountain Bike

Location

53rd Street - Hyde Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Schwinn - Purple/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, rarely rode because I have small children.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Permanent storage location in my building. My bike was stolen this summer. It was locked with a U-Lock.
Incident Description: 
Bikes are stored in the laundry room in my building. They have bike racks available and my husband noticed the bike was gone upon doing laundry. We were also looking to take down the type of bike because it was my nephew's birthday and my sister needed the type of bike he learned to ride on which was my bike.

Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

Whole Foods
School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front Shocks, Aluminum Frame, good condition

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Ran into store for 5 minutes and bike was gone when I returned.

Phat Bicycle. model: Sea Wind 26" mens

Location

Apartment
1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PH12BH0245
Size: 
26" Mens
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Phat Bicycle model: Sea Wind. purchased June 22, 2013. Orange body with large black tires. Also had a black camera bag cable tied to the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
I didn't see it missing at first... it was right outside my back door cabled to the stairs. They must have cut the cable because the lock and cable was missing.

Diamondback Sorrento DB78

Location

near Cortland and Paulina
1814 N Paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
07K0012777
Size: 
Adult Men's
Color: 
Metallic Lime Green/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Silver, metal pedals. Multi-speed. Bucephalus bike shop sticker on body

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Chain lock was cut overnight. Bike was locked to a tree in front of my apartment on the sidewalk.

Diamondback Sorrento DB78

Location

1814 N Paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
07K0012777
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Yellow/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Silver metal pedals. Black seat. The paint job was a metallic lime green. It had a bucephalus bike shop sticker on the body.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Someone cut my bike chain overnight.

Pure Fix Original Fixie

Location

Home
2610 W Bloomingdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PF12110828
Size: 
54 cm frame
Color: 
Gray frame, white rims, bright green handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray frame, white rims, bright green handlebar tape, has a green crankset

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open or broken into. Bike was moved outside into the alley and a second bike was also moved. Police arrived but not before thieves made off with the bike in question.

Fuji Espree

Location

Ravenswood area
Damen/Montrose
Chicago/Montgomery , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FA508916
Size: 
54cm (I think)
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold rear wheel, red handle grips, riser stem, and a 16 spoke front wheel.

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 Hours
Incident Description: 
Lent it to a good friend, and it got stolen off him.

Trek 7.4 FX WSD 2012

Location

Apartment
2417 N Ridgeway Ave Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU017C0923G
Size: 
17" frame
Color: 
Seafoam (teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition. Has a white water bottle holder. No kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I left my apartment (Logan Square area) at 4:40 pm and the bike was on my back deck attached to a wooden post. Returned at 5:05 pm and the wooden post was cracked and removed. Bike was missing.

Specialized Dulce C2

Location

North/South running Alley off Montana
2476 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606051560H
Size: 
54
Color: 
Purple and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought brand new, last years model, only had a few months. Put it in a bunch of cars and when I did I would twist the handle bars around so the edge would catch under the top tube so there is a scrape underneath the top 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was gone within 5 minutes of me taking it out of the car.
Incident Description: 
I took the bike out of my Zipcar and leaned it against some recycling bins as I was clearing out of the vehicle. I got back in the car for a second to put my things in my backpack and put on my helmet and when I got out of the car my bike was gone. It happened in a matter of minutes.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Residential
Surf and Cambridge
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu084CO776F
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three years old. Scraped up handle bars. Seat was bent.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a street sign. Came out to find the street sign cut in half and my bike missing.

kona paddy wagon

Location

home
2457 w rice st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F1312C7939
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, grey frame with the words "kona" on it.

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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my building by smashing the glass on the front door and then stole my bike from the basement of the building.

Women's Raleigh Street Bike

Location

SINGLE FAMILY HOME
46OO BLOCK OF N DRAKE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
decal "un coche menos" on left side, university of Arizona parking decals. KRYPTONITE LOCK, AND BACK RACK WITH BACKET ATTACHED.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 MINUTES
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN WHEN I WAS IN COLLEAGUE'S HOME FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES -- 4600 BLOCK OF N DRAKE. COLLEAGUE SPECULATES THAT A STUDENT FROM ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL MAY HAVE STOLEN AS STUDENTS WERE WALKING BY AT THE TIME.

Torker U-District

Location

FFC
939 W. North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICRL13C04832
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black with white logo. Although the picture below shows flat bars, my bike had drop bars with black tape. Circular black headlight and tail light attached. Black rear fender attached.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Failed to ensure bike was attached to rack, cable was cut, u-lock was left in tact.

Bridgestone 500

Location

Place of Business
3311 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Dark Grey / Silver / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bridgestone 500, late 80s model. Good condition w/ black Cinelli wrapped drops and black tires. Lugged frame, fairly unique model. Has bike shop sticker where originally purchased long ago but I purchased from Working Bikes. Picture attached shows before upgrades: Now has all black tires, black drops and took off road brakes and put smaller breaks up by the stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
45mins
Incident Description: 
Bikes were locked up while having lunch, we were inside for maybe 45mins max. Came out and bikes were gone. It was on a busy street in the middle of the day. No idea how they broke the lock, it was locked to an actual bike rack. We think it's a repeat offender from the area and we have some video potentially.

Leader 722TS+S803 Fork

Location

Cafe Bella
3311 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, small dent on angled tube near the front post. Cinelli risers, H+Son all black wheels. Omnium Crank. Hold Fast Straps.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
45mins
Incident Description: 
My girlfriend and I went to eat lunch at a local cafe, we locked up our bikes securely to the bike rack, 15ft from the front door of the establishment. We ate lunch and came back to our bikes no more than 45mins later. Both bikes were gone. My guess is someone picked or cut the lock and stole everything all together in broad daylight.

Schwinn Pointe Beach Cruiser

Location

Hyde Park
South 46th Street off Vincennes Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 Inch Motorized Cruiser
Color: 
Cream and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
26 Inch Beach Cruiser modified with Gas Motor

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of the parking lot of my building. The bike was locked to the wooden deck of my building. The suspect was caught on camera and apprehended, however, my bike was not recovered.

Fuji Womens Road Bike

Location

South Loop
1910 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, stem on handle bars extended to be higher, seat is white, orange lettering.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
does not apply
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to outside balcony. last seen on november 5th robber climbed to second story balcony and took bike.

Schwinn Madison

Location

grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Flat Black (rhinolined) w/ Silver Tips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame: Schwinn Madison, Flat black and silver tips. Wheelset: Purefix flat black deep v Tires: black Zaffiro pros Hubs:All city new sherrif, silver, high flange, front Phil wood, silver, high flange, 15 t fixed shimano dura-ace cog, phil wood lockring Crankset: Sugino Messenger, silver, 46T, 165mm crankarms Chain: KMC Zchain, Brown Seat Post: Thompson Elite, Black Saddle: Brooks Swift, Black, Copper rivets Racoon tail Hanging From Saddle Chain lock

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 hours

Trek 820 WSD

Location

House
2455 W. Berenice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16"L seat tube
Color: 
White with aqua detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new-purchased 3 months ago. Wald collapsible basket mounted on back left side.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage. No forced entry but garage door was open. I think it was stolen shortly before I discovered it missing, at 6:00pm.