Recent Reports

'06 Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

garage in alley
around Wellington and Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 1:09pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I'll have it tomorrow
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had BLUE X5 speedplay pedals. A red Pedro's bag under the seat. There is a white scratch on the right (as if you were riding it) side of the top tube. Pretty new Continental Tires. When shifting it was sometimes tough to get from the large to the small chainring. It has a computer w/cadence.

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?: 
In the garage one day. I rode it the previous day.
Incident Description: 
Someone forced open the garage door and lifted both bikes. Pretty gutsy too, considering there is a ramp down to the garage which is in the moddle of the building!

Trek 4300 Blue and Silver.

Location

Crilly Court Condominiums
208 W. Eugenie St., Eugenie and Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2007 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C16N3805
Size: 
18" mens
Color: 
blue/silverr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in new condition. just bought it last summer. no real distinguishing features. just a few extra accessories (i.e. black water bottle holder, black air pump and black seat pack

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Went to visit my new condo under contstruction and meet with the builders. I locked the bike using a cable lock through the front wheel and frame and around the light pole in front of the development, additionaly i had a U lock through the back wheel and frame. After the meeting I went to visit some friends to wait out the rain. Ended up running some errands and leaving the bike overnight. When I returned the following morning 27 June 07, the bike and locks were missing.

Gary Fisher - Marlin

Location

AMC Movie Theatre
322 E Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 4 year old Gary Fisher Marlin in great condition. The most distinguishing feature of the bike is a white stamp from the store where it was purchased - "Mountain Sports Outlet" of Colorado. Otherwise the bike has all the standard equipment plus a black metal drink holder on the vertical frame bar.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
It was actually 2 bikes that were cable locked together, through the frames and front wheels to a bike rack in front of the AMC Movie Theatres on Sunday June 10th, and it happened between 11am and 1pm. The other bike was a women's Trek, also grey.

Schwinn Super Sport

Location

3819 N Greenview Av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2007 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
26T-30T 21H
Size: 
Men's Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Six months old. Has black seat bag, front spot headlight and black water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to back stairs of residence. Another residence left the autolocked gate that limits access to the back stairs to residents only unlocked. Back stairs of this building faces back alley.

Trek 7300

Location

450 Briar st
Briar st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2007 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu249c0217b
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front tire left behind. water bottle rack. bag under seat. Blue and Silver

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in front of a apartment building. I went up to a party for 45 minutes and came back down only to find the front tire left.

Trek 7200FX

Location

Personal garage
Foster / Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C54DK004
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wireless computer, front light, seat bag, seat like, paint fading on black handlebars and small L-shaped cut in seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was opened somehow and someone swiped bike

Breezer Freedom, U-frame

Location

my apartment
W Belden Ave and Maplewood (West Bucktown)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 6:13am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
00094TB703
Size: 
small, u-frame
Color: 
blueberry blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only two weeks old (very new)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours or less
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our garage (which is normally locked) but the automatic door control didn't complete close it. The bike was stolen from out of the garage within 2 hours. I'd only bought it two weeks ago as a work-commuter bike.....

Specialized Rockhopper Comp Full Suspension

Location

Wabansia and Honore, in Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21inch
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has more of a downhill type frame, not a cross country type full suspension. It has a new front fork, and Shimano clipless pedals.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I saw it the evening before it was stolen, then by noon the next day it was gone.
Incident Description: 
Someone climbed over the back porch fence (about 8 ft high), and carried my bike out. They were acting alone because my Trek 3700 was still there, untouched. The rear tire had a cable through it around the frame.

Specialized Sirrus (Men's)

Location

Courtyard of apartment building, not visible from the street.
1348 W. Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P5A534917
Size: 
XL 59cm
Color: 
Satin Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, Slightly damaged handlebar tape on left handle bar, pinhead locks on front and rear wheels.

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 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?: 
Two nights, one day.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a Kryptonite U-lock to the bike rack in the courtyard of the apartment building. Lock was taken with the bike. Bike has Pinhead locks that make wheels difficult to remove.

TREK mountain bike

Location

Lake Side Cafe
1418 W Howard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
red/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2-4 years old in a very good condition, no scrathces, no rustt. seat was a different brand chained to the body with a thin chainn

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at 10am , saw that it was gone at 2 pm. The cable was cup and left there. Noone s saw how it happened. My coworkers' bikes have been stolen from tghe same location before.

85 Bianchi Grizzly

Location

Steppenwolf Theatre outdoor lot
Halsted/North
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
21"
Color: 
green/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
torn seat, black rack on rear, red details.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from the Steppenwolf Theatre outdoor parking lot sometime between 10:30 and 12:00 on Saturday June 9th '07. Cut cable I assume and fled. This is a very unique 22 year old steel framed bike. I have never seen another one like it. Sadly I have no Pic nor the serial number.

Peugeot

Location

Wicker Park, near Damen Blue Line Station
Pierce Av. and Damen Av.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large (20"?) frame
Color: 
emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a men's bike about 30 years old in a great working condition. It has a men's Brooks leather saddle and a special plastic bracket with a red knob on the handlebar to attach a bag. 10 speed, 32 mm tire, aluminum rear rack with bungee, stainless steel fenders.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was visiting a friend. I arrived at 12:30 pm and had my bike locked to a basement window fence in a residence building gateway. When I returned after 30 minutes the bike and the lock was gone.

Trail something

Location

1251 W Arthur Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and silver bike, just put on new grip so the two grips are different on each side. Only one side of the gears works (right side works) and only the back breaks work. Also, the seat had a chunk taken out in the front.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Left for out of town on Thursday, bike was on back porch on the second floor of apartment. Roommates said Friday the bike wasn't there, they thought I'd taken it out of town with me. Our porch faces an alley and the neighbors bikes were also stolen later that weekend. LOCK your bikes up in Rogers park!!

Mongoose d4

Location

1251 W Arthur Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike seat.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was on my back porch on the second floor. It was there Sunday night at 11pm ad by 9am it was gone. Neighbors bikes also stolen from under their fenced in porch.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

41 E. 8th St. parking garage (residence)
41 E. 8th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 6:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a yellow Specialized Rock Hopper with clipless pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked in my residence's secured garage and someone used cable cutters to cut through the cable and stole my bike while I was at a wedding. I had just spent >$200 for new street tires and a tune-up, too.

Murray late 80's, early 90's model

Location

West Town
1450-1500 W. Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 15, 2007 - 8:50am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
average size for a woman who's 5'6"
Color: 
periwinkle, grey, pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a girls/women's bike that is periwinkle(blue-ish) and grey, may have some pink on it. It's an old Murray bike, cross between a mountain bike and a street cycle, it has flat handlebars, one brake is silver, the other is grey. it has new black fenders and a book rack on the back, the seat is a wider black seat that says "Fuji" on the back of it.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was on my front porch, locked to a wrought iron fence for approx 5hrs in the evening. it was gone when i got home at 1.30am Thursday night, Friday morning
Incident Description: 
above described bike stolen last night between 8pm and 1.30am.

Silver Giant Cypress DX

Location

Close to Estelle's in Wicker Park
2037 W. North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C47G516
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike--2 weeks old.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 and half hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to another bike, a Schwinn Mountain Bike, and there were at least 1 or maybe 2 bikes on the same sign post. All of them were gone when we came out of Estelle's no more than 1 1/2 hours later.

schwinn phantom

Location

frounteir pool
palitine road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
teen bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was in okay condition and it has a white wheel in frount and purple rims.

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?: 
th bike was in the bike rack for 2 hours
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike up with 3 kids and one kid left after a hour and it was his lock so he took it home and we saw him leave so he didnt steal the bike. we went swimming and after a hour it closed. we walked out and the bike was gone but my friends bike that is nicer then mine wasent stolen but the person stole his jelly seat pad of his bike.

Raleigh 2007 Passenger 3.0

Location

Vail & Campbell
Vail Ave and Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U63K30006
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 month old ladies bicycle in like-new condition. There might be a bike lock wrapped around the bicycle underneath the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was inside a stairwell of a locked office buildingat 8:30am. The latch to the door of the building was found broken and the bike missing at 11:30am
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was stolen from a back stairwell of an office building. The bike was not locked to anything, but the door to the building was locked. Upon discovering the bike missing, also found that the latch to the door to the building was broken.

Trek 7000

Location

3436 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2007 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SC65HR229
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Navy blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only 1 year old, great condition

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks, but was stolen sometime between 6/3-6/8
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to a bike rack in a locked storage room in my apartment building. I found my bike gone with the cut lock in the garbage can.