Recent Reports

motobecane (the frame is spray painted orange)

Location

In front of house near Lincoln Park High School
Burling & Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm frame
Color: 
orange frame, silver drops, front black rim, back white rim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
slightly chipped spray paint on frame, scratched silver drop bars

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a tree in front of a house near Lincoln Park High School. I checked on it, went inside the school; and twenty minutes later it was gone.

Draft SE

Location

Halsted/Lincoln/Fullerton intersection
2400 N Halsted Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue handlebars, say RACING on them

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?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked when my son went to school, wasn't there when he got home

Trek Madone 2.3

Location

The Family Institute
8 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less then a year old. Condo Sticker on frame. Blue water bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
less than an hour
Incident Description: 
Lock my bike in front of the business I was going into, when I came back out the bike was gone, and another bike was locked to the lamp post.

Raleigh

Location

Garage
Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Color: 
Blue/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older road bike with nice accessories to be used for triathlons. Nice Shimano derailer and crank, clip in pedals, aftermarket aerobars, Cateye computer, White Fizik saddle. Gear shifters on lower stem of frame. Has a couple of white spray paint marks on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left for work @ 9a that day and watched my garage door shut all the way. When I got home @ 5p my neighbor told me my garage door was open when he came home around 2:30p. He closed it for me. When I went to the garage to see what may be missing I found that my bike was the only thing stolen.

2007 Bianchi Pista

Location

Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Mint Green/Bianchi Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dent on left hand side diagonal down tube. It pinches the Bianchi logo where there are darkened creases.

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 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?: 
5 hours

Black Trek 7.1 FX

Location

American Dental Association
211 E. chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU329C7180G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Was double locked with a U-lock and a cable

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I was working at the Lurie Children's hospital and locked my bike right in front of the hospital and the ADA building on Chicago and Michigan Ave. I worked the night shift and locked the bike up at 211 E. Chicago ave. I came back and the bike was gone, along with the lock. Stolen between 8PM on 8/28 and 9AM on 8/29

GMC Denali Road Bike

Location

3834 N sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
adult 22.5" frame
Color: 
yellow/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
yellow and black, brand-new looking. no rust.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike in garage, locked to itself with newer U-lock, flat key.

Northrock SC7

Location

3115 N Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty Good Condition, recently fixed up at the shop. Covered in gravel dust (from the bike trail). U-Lock still attached to the body.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a wooden railing, it was ripped off the railing. (Locked to railing with newer U-lock, flat key. Wooden railing broken.)

Silver Schwinn Road Bike

Location

Western brown line
4700 N. western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
regular bike, like new, used.

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?: 
10 hours

Schwinn Express

Location

2651 W. Crystal St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S5K04384
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Bluish Green, Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Village of Oak Park Bicycle Registry Sticker on seat tube, original Schwinn seat is ripped (but seat could be swapped or missing). Otherwise in very good condition with minimal wear. Stolen with my Abus lock and helmet.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from building basement with locked door; both gates to get into the basement are 6ft+ tall locked iron. Bike had been stored there for two years without incident and there was no sign of break-in.

Women's Giant mountain bike

Location

Logan Square CTA Blue Line
Kedzie and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
4130CRO-MD
Size: 
medium woman's bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike condition was good. It is a black women's mountain bike with the word "Giant" in grey lettering across the side of the frame. It has some wear on the left grip of the handle bar, there is the broken remains of a bell located on the right handle bar, and the most distinguishing feature is a Western Illinois University bike permit sticker (the sticker is orange and white) stuck to the top of the 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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the metal fence at the Logan Square Blue line stop across from where the other bikes are kept (at the Kedzie street side of the station.) I locked it there in the morning (around 8:30am) and when I returned to pick it up (around 9:15pm) the bike was missing.

KHS Flite 223

Location

Grand Avenue - LA Fitness - bike locked in front of Yolk restaurant
355 E Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V12G02898
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New - 3 months old - added set of brakes on handle bars (cross levers). Kryptonite U-lock mounted on bik

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 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?: 
80 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into LA Fitness at 355 East Grand Ave - 8/27 at 5:20 pm - locked bike across Grand Ave right in front of Yolk Restaurant to a bike rack. Six foot cable used on both tires, around frame and locked to rack with Kryptonite U-lock.

Cannondale Quick Cx

Location

House
5545 S. Kenneth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Dark grey metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-used bike with very little wear and had a bicycle grey cable lock wrapped around the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in the garage for days, hanging on bike rack on the wall.
Incident Description: 
The garage side door was open in the afternoon and the bike was taken down from the wall.

Motobecane Record

Location

House
5545 S. Kenneth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Semi-used road bike, blue tires, black water bottle holder, black fender and loose handlebar tape.

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?: 
Stored in the garage for days, hanging on bike rack on the wall.
Incident Description: 
Side door of garage was open in the afternoon, and bike was taken down from the wall.

Trek 8.4 DS (Gary Fisher Edition)

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2234 North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU295546G
Size: 
17.5" Frame
Color: 
Matte White, with Blue and Black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition. I purchased it 9 days before it was stolen. There is blue around the rims on the tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike as well as my girlfriends bike to the bike rack at the main entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo. We walked around the zoo for about 30 min and returned to the bike rack to find her bike only. My bike as well as my bike lock were missing.

Surly Big Dummy

Location

Home garage
Cuyler and leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Cargo step over
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, 20 inch cargo bike with bags

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Surly Big Dummy, along with two Juiced Riders ODK from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.

Juiced Riders ODK U500 (#2 of 2)

Location

Home garage
Cuyler & Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N03120053
Size: 
low step through
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cargo electric bike with rear basket. Pic is a stock manufacturer pic. Battery runs along the back over the rear wheel cruiser type of handlebars 20 inch wheels.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Juiced Rider ODK, along with a 2nd similar ODK, as well as a Surly Big Dummy from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.

cannondale "dual assault" single speed

Location

1215 n honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
men's medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front shocks, modified single speed, chain tensioner, "dual assault" on bottom half of frame

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
i think someone walked unto my porch and stole my bike.

Trek 7200

Location

Ancient Dragon Zen Gate / Katerina's
1922 West Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ItK2C18093
Size: 
22.5 inches
Color: 
Blue (medium blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition for an 11-yo bike. Has a Bikes Plus of Barrington decal on the lower stem, basic kit, light holders (I have the lights),

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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 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: 
Bike was locked to a large tree with an older Kryptonite cable + U-lock (circular key). Cable was through front wheel, around tree, and U-lock, which was through back wheel and main frame triangle. Sometime between 9:30 and 10:30 pm, someone removed the bike by cutting the cable, a piece of which I found on the ground. The U-Lock was not found, and was presumably still on the bike when it was stolen.

Juiced Riders ODK U500 (#1 of 2)

Location

Home Garage
Cuyler and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N03120055
Size: 
low step through
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cargo electric bike with rear basket. Pic is a stock manufacturer pic. Battery runs along the back over the rear wheel cruiser type of handlebars 20 inch wheels

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Last night a family member forgot to lock the side garage door and someone hopped the fence, opened the side garage door and stole this Juiced Rider ODK, along with a 2nd similar ODK, as well as a Surly Big Dummy from the garage: three bikes total. The side garage door is typically locked but was left open this one time.