Recent Reports

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Intersection of Rush and Ontario
55 E. Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Couldn't locate
Size: 
28"
Color: 
White with lime green down the front of the bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, has a wire basket in front, front and rear flashing lights, reflector on the back tire joint is busted, the reflector inside the front wheel is broken and taped with white duct tape, has a bell, stickers for building registration, and black cruiser seat (the picture is from the internet and doesn't have the bells and whistles)

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
When into the store, came out and my bike was gone. The valet guy across the street didn't see anything.

Felt Z85

Location

Adams and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Several Chicago Tri stickers on the top bar. Look Keo pedals. Machinery Bike shop sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
3days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out from my open garage door.

Jamis Satellite

Location

UIC Applied Health Sciences Building
1919 W. Taylor Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few scratches. Handlebar tape peeling.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Trek 1.2 WSD

Location

Home
1919 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU358C1733E
Color: 
Blue/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Lock clip installed.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Sometime during the night stolen off back deck. Access to deck was not possible without hopping a couple fences.

Trek 1.2 Alpha

Location

Home
1919 W ARMITAGE AVE APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C0828E
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing real deflector. Scratches on rim of 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen off porch, likely sometime during the night.

Bianchi Strada

Location

Union Station
Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Burgandi/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition no scratches seat was made of comfort drifit material

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 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?: 
22 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike at 6am on 9/13 in front of UNION STATION, When I returned in the evening at 730 it was raining so I took a cab home. When I walked back to UNION STATION this morning I noticed that my bike was no longer there and the newer u-lock with flat key remained on bike rack

Big Shot

Location

PERFORMANCE BIKE SHOP
HALSTED
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
0F11L00665
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
BLACK FRAME BLUE DEEP V WHEELS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. HAS A BLUE CHAIN, BLUE SEAT, BLACK HANDLE BAR TAPE(BULL HORN) BLACK SPROCKET, MONKEYLETRIC LIGHT IN SPOKES OF REAR WHEEL, CAGES ON PEDALS MISSING REFLECTORS ON THE BACK, WIRE BOTTLE CAGE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, DINO HORN, BLUE LIGHTS IN FRONT SPOKES.

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?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Went into performance bike shop on halsted and diversey. I was just grabbing a new tube for another bike I walked right past the thief while inside (6'3" mid to late 30s, 190lbs, white shirt, black male, small tool belt) as soon as i was walking to the front of the store I realized I did not see my bike on the rack anymore. ran outside only to talk to a guy coming in who said he saw the thief take off on the bike and head south on halsted.

2012 Thruster 700c fixie bike

Location

Chicago Board Optiones Exchange building
Van Buren and LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black w/ red and yellow wheels/tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand Spankin new

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?: 
Between 9am and 5pm(9/13/2012)
Incident Description: 
Just bought a brand new fixed gear bike(walmart - Thruster 700c fixie bike) and this was my first time riding my bike into work at the CBOE building on Van Buren and Lasalle. Parked the bike at 7am. Went back out at about 9:30am to check in on it and the bike was still there. At the end of the work day at 5pm the bike(and lock) was completely gone. Dozens of bikes are in this area...but they took mine. I think they were able to figure out the combination to the bike lock. Next time I'm getting U Lock with a flat key. And a huge guard dog.

Schwin Le Tour

Location

UIC College of Medicine
909 S. Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange/White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Orange body with straight white handle bars, and white "Luna" women seat. Hand-painted "K" on the front of the bike.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Outside of 909 S. Wolcott Building of College of Medicine at UIC. My bike was amongst other bikes, and I was standing only approximately 30 feet away. I glanced over after about 30 minutes to notice my white seat missing, only to find my cut lock. A report was filed with UIC police. The bike is very special to me because it was put together by my brother and custom painted.

1997 Trek 800 Sport Gold Downhill Mountain bike

Location

apt
Bell street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. New comfort easy ride seat. Blue water bottle original tiers.

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?: 
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?: 
45min
Incident Description: 
Was moving my friend over to her new apartment. I only had a a bit of time so I locked it out front moved her in and came back to find it gone. Someone came out of a different apt building and said they saw a young light skinned African American boy with braids and a black backpack cut the lock and ride way up bell towards Devon

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Home
3056 n Racine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21'' or 58cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition with a little underside rusting, it has a unique one piece crank that isn't original. It has an Alex front rim and velocity rear flip/flop rim that's set up with a free wheel. Flipped and chopped front bars with white tape with a single center front brake.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 12:00am to street sign outside my apartment. Saw it locked at 2:30am as I went to sleep. Awoke at 10:30 looked out and saw lock cut and in grass were my bike was locked. Lock was cut with a chisel tool of some kind.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Moody Bible Institute
Wells and Chestnut St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C31C8925
Size: 
Medium Women's
Color: 
Charcoal gray with lime green details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has a bag underneath the seat and a kickstand. It is a women's style step-through bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight, roughly 12 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a tree along the sidewalk.

2009 Bianchi Cortina

Location

Chase Bank
1122 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In like new condition. Had bottle cage and saddle bag.

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

Fuji 3.0 Absolute

Location

U.I.C. Marie Robinson Hall
811 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Maroon (Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No after-market upgrades (all factory parts). Front rim has two identical dents on each side from getting stuck in sewer cap. Disconnected rear brakes because tire is crooked (read brake cable possibly hanging loose). Right pedal bent. Two different kind of tires. Derailer cable is ripped at end from pedal yanking it. Multiple scratches all over frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike to UIC housing bicycle rack and realized it was stolen when I was heading to class in the morning. The offender left an old rusty green huffy by the bike rack.

Cannondale F2000

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4646 North Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue w/white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition / some minor scratches along toptube Schwalbe Racing Ralph great condition in front / worn in rear Selle Italia Saddle slight wearing Bar ends scuffed wheels are secured via Pinhead wheel locks

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen during Lincoln Square October fest (Saturday afternoon).

Specialized Roubaix Expert

Location

1945 N. Honore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STAE58C0203
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
white with black lettering and pinstriping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is excellent other than scratches on right handlebar tape, right pedal and rear derailler. Pedals are Shimano Ultegra. Upgraded Mavic Kysrium SL wheelset. Specialized seat pack containing tube and tool and inflator. Upgraded Koobi saddle. Garmin Edge 500 computer.

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?: 
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 week
Incident Description: 
Our detached 2-car garage on the alley behind our house was broken in to. Overhead door was apparently rammed in to by a truck and bottom was pulled out forcibly.

Kuota

Location

CBOT
W Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Kuota Decal is broken up. It has a compact Sram rival group on it. By the BB there the frame is damaged with a tear in Carbon. Red Fizik Arion Tri saddle. Mavic Aksium rear wheal the front was left. The left bar is taped with Duct tape. Has a Tri bars clamped on.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Most likely the person just cut the cable and ran with the bike. Must have been a bit heavy at the time because they left my front wheel which is really weird. No police report yet.

2012 Trek FX 7.5

Location

UIC Dental Schoo bike rack
801 S. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't want to publicly release this info.
Size: 
Men's 27" bike
Color: 
charcoal black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with an attached mirror. Rack on the back with a black saddle bag. The rack has an attached back light on it. Saddle bag has a red inside lining. There is a white light on the handle bars and also a compass with a bell, and an odometer on the handle bars. Brakes were also upgraded.

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 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?: 
I was having dental surgery at UIC on Paulina for about 3 hours.
Incident Description: 
I was running late for surgery and did not attach the u lock to the bike itself. only thru the cable. The bike rack was full in front of the dental school at 801 s. laflin and I thouht it was a safe location with people all around.

Univega Activa Trail hybrid

Location

cta Fullerton red line station
945 west fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WEKG01085
Size: 
19"
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Univega chromoly frame hybrid bike, bought on 8/24/12 from Nearly new bikes on Broadway. Has riser handlebars, white bontrager seat, kenda tires, Suntour component group (ie shifters and deraileurs), topeak bike rack. Installed new Origin 8 V brake levers and brakes this past weekend ( 9/8/12). Bike is in excellent condition for age (15+/- years).

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to CTA Fullerton Station interior bike rack for 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Rode Bike to CTA Fullerton red line station, arriving at 7:45 am approx. Walked in, was asked by CTA personnel if I was "tying up" bike. Said yes, and proceeded to bike rack on behind turnstiles to right inside station. Using a Bulldog integrated lock cable, fed cable thru front tire and rack to top frame bar and seat. Went to work at Jardine Water Plant, next door to Navy Pier. Arrived back at station around 6:30 pm. Bike and like cable not present. Searched station to see if relocated. Proceeded to CTA personnel to report bike stolen.

Mercier Galaxy

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
N Ashland Avenue + W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new (a few markings on the crossbar where U-lock may have touched it); no straps/stirrups on pedals; back gears black, front gears are silver; one tire S valve, one tire P valve; may have cushion on seat;

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?: 
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?: 
Locked to a bike rack in front of Clybourn METRA station appx. 8 hrs