Recent Reports

K2

Location

Omni Chicago Hotel
676 North Michigan Avenue (Huron and Rush Street)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
Off white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Off white K2 mountain bike with a blackish/brown design throughout bike. Has a cloth basket on the front and an apartment parking sticker on the left middle bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was located on the corner of Rush and Huron locked to a bike rack in front of the Omni Hotel. Security cameras indicate that the male rode up on a bike, left his bike and rode off with mine. My lock was still there and unharmed, not sure if the lock was put on properly or else it should not have been so easy to take. Confirmed the bike was there at 3:40pm cameras show the male stealing the bike at 4:10 pm and I left work at 4:30 to find it missing. The bike is an off white K2 mountain bike with a black design with a cloth basket on the front. Am still looking for paperwork to find a serial number, bike was purchased from Sports Authority 2 years ago. Bike is in perfect shape.

Trek 820

Location

Skokie swift station
Dempster
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult male
Color: 
Black, white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only one year old. Has two bottle holders one saying pony shop. It was purchased at village cycle and has a sticker for their shop on the back by the wheel.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
I think that someone had been scoping my bike put for a few days because i go to the summer camp and we meet at the Starbucks.

Trek 400 Elance

Location

apartment
West George Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a pepsi crate on the back and a brown brooks saddle for a seat. The bike currently has yellow grip tape on it. It also have silver fenders like in the picture.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked entryway and was most likely stolen because workers where going in and out of the apartment.

Trek 1000C

Location

Home, coach house
854 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
silver, " Brushed Aluminum"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a Trek 1000C. Distinguishing features include bike rack on back, two sets of breaks on handle bars. UIC registered tag on bottom cross bar. Store sticker is from wheel works in Massachusetts located on frame post.

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?: 
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 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked back yard area secure to a metal fence. An African American Male approximate age 40-50 with greying hair, average height(5-7) and build wearing a grey tank top and dark shorts hopped over the locked fence presumable cut the lock and grabbed the bike. The bike was in the yard for 5 min prior to being stolen. We saw him ride down the alley, however because the gate was locked he had enough time to get away while we tried to unlock the gate. We saw him proceed down Wood St. towards Chicago Ave. where we lost sight of him.

Mongoose Cachet

Location

UIC Art & Design Hall
400 S Peoria Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large Men's Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Rims, painted matte black, chipping light green brake handle, orange handle grips, crank/pedals squeak while pedaling as they needed replacement.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen on Friday July 12 at 5:00pm, found missing on Monday July 15

Novara Ponderosa

Location

The Vogue building
412 S. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a sticker in front saying 'This beauty is a beast' and a black piece that holds a baby carriage on the left side of the back tire,

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
During my work shift/ About 10 hours
Incident Description: 
The thief got in to the building, went to the second floor where my office is and took my bike

GT Timberline 2012

Location

Home
1526 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12J54450
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The garage was left open for 5 minutes and someone walked into the garage and took the bicycle.

SE Draft 700c

Location

Apartment
Sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Fit for 6'7 female
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front wheel has a black rim, back wheel has a silver rim. Rust scratches along middle bar from lock use. All stickers peeled off except for a disintegration white one on the front. Well loved.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of a locked area. Someone opened a side gate, moved a dumpster (or perhaps dumpster was never put back after garbage pick up) and wheeled the bike out the back. Lock was hanging from bike, not attached to it. Helmet attached and stolen as well.

Kona Dew

Location

3032 W Schubert Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with black background behind green lettering. Front fender, no rear fender. Gear shifter on the right side is broken, may be held on by zip ties or missing entirely by now. Stickers on handlebar, one reading "Pedal Pusher", the other is a worn down name tag. Red hubs on wheels. Black plastic cages on pedals.

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?: 
Less than 48 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the same basement storage area that it had been kept in for three years without incident. Neighbor had a party Saturday night, bike went missing between Saturday night and Monday afternoon.

2012 Giant Cypress

Location

Broadway and Waveland Ave
730 W Waveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CS20D9173
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cheapo stem, rather than the one that comes with the bike, because the other one got stolen. Velo Bio:Logic saddle. Rear wheel has a reflective edge or something. Rear rack. Axle thing that allows the YAK Bob to attach to it.

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 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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence near parking for my apartment building. The post it was attached to was thick, but the cross bar at the top was not. The top crossbar was cut, and the bike was lifted away and stolen.

Schwinn Cutter 2011

Location

Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W. Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11H00810
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black w/gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Street Nerds sticker on top tube(Black w/white lettering). New condition. Black frame. Gold seat. Gold hand grips. Gold wheels. Black Tires.

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?: 
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?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from bike rack in front of Whirlaway Lounge (3224 W. Fullerton). Cable lock was cut & left near bike rack.

Velocity B43 Black Wheel with White Tire

Location

Damen/Grand area
Damen/Grand area
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black Wheel/White Tire
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean wheel. Has faded while lettering on a small portion of the wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours (appx.)
Incident Description: 
Stolen Velocity B43 with black wheel and white tire (front) right outside westfest in Ukranian Village. A lot of other people's stuff got stolen too.

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

2476 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU300C0343H
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has wheel locks and a lock for the seat pole.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day

Trek

Location

Home
2621 n Mildred ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition had copilot limo baby seat on back- bike seat rack.

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: 
Bike was stolen from locked garage. Overhead garage door was left open.

Trek Mens 800

Location

Residence
Corner of Seminary and Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18' frame
Color: 
Black with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair Condition has large red diamond reflector on back and small clear circular reflector on handle bars.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone cut the lock between 1 am and 7 am in front of my friends apartment.

Bianchi ISEO

Location

1742 W Touhy Ave #2N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BWK731186F LX0086822F
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Completely new bicycle, so not a scratch on it. Has rack on back with black milk crate on it. Old inner tube tied to inside of crate to hold the now defeated U-Lock.

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 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?: 
less than 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked next to White Speciallized Allez Sport, which was also stolen. Stolen in the middle of the night.

Speciallized Allez Sport C2

Location

Residential
1742 W Touhy Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD09207549E
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2.5 years old. Has bike pump attached on seat tube of frame. Two parallel scratches on down tube. Wireless computer sensor on front fork, with holster for computer on handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Was parked next to a small black Bianchi with a black milk crate on back. Both bikes stolen by being cut.

KHS Urban Uno

Location

locked up just west of Whirlaway
3224 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U8102832
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey with brown seat and bar wraps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed bike in good condition with half clip pedals and double butted cowhorn bars. The fenders are wrapped aluminum.

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 street sign.

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?: 
90 Minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked up (newer u-lock w/flat key) on Fullerton at the n/e corner of Sawyer. There were people down the street in front of Whirlaway. The sign post I was locked to was unbolted from base and slid up past my lock to get the bike.

Raleigh Olympian

Location

Wrightwood Apartments
443 West Wrightwood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~57 CM Seat Tube Length
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, Bullhorn Handlebars, multispeed, single wall aluminum wheels, bright blue seat and handlebar grip tape, bar end brake levers, friction shifters

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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at 11 AM on Sunday, on Monday morning it was missing.

Schwinn High Sierra

Location

Palmer Square Park
West Palmer Square and North Albany Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GQ737107
Size: 
Mens' Medium
Color: 
Dark Metallic Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano Deore gear shifting system. Mirror on the left handlebar. Black-and-white sticker of a gear that says "Working Bikes Cooperative" affixed to frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
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?: 
Anywhere between 2 and 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred after "Tour de Fat" bike and music festival sponsored by Fat Tire Brewing at Palmer Square Park in Logan Square. At the rear of the event, completely within the square, near Albany Avenue, there were fence-like barricades approximately 4' tall and 12' wide to which bikes were locked. I locked my bike to one of these barricades. I left my bike there at approximately 5pm to visit friends in the area. I returned to the park at around midnight and the barricades were gone, as well as my bike. Since it had been dark when I returned to get my bike that night, I returned to the park again the next day to confirm that the bike and barricades were indeed removed. It is possible that, at some point while I was away, my bike may have been impounded or stored at another location by the authorities while the barricade to which it had been locked was removed from the site. Since the U-lock is also missing, I do not know for sure whether or not the U-lock was cut to separate the bike from the barricade, although I suspect the lock probably was cut.