Recent Reports

Mercier

Location

Augusta and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
small
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mixte Mercier, 1960's, made in France, honey colored Brooks saddle, all original components, tan leather grips, black fenders.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-8 minutes
Incident Description: 
As I was riding home, I stopped and put my bike down at Augusta and Rockwell. I walked a few feet away, paused to talk to my boyfriend for a few minutes and when I walked back for my bike it was gone. My fault, I know, but this bike has great sentimental value. It was my aunt's from the 1960's and my man built it up beautifully (and bought me the saddle for my birthday.

Schwinn

Location

Apartment
Hinman Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" medium to large frame
Color: 
Orange fading to burnt yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Over ten years old but very good condition. I added a Zefal brand cargo rack to the rear tire, removed the bottle holder and also the hand grips are exposed gray foam handles (I had removed the black nylon covers). I had also fastened a large red crate to the rack with bungee cords.

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?: 
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 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign in the parking lot next to my apartment building for easy access during the summer. Was last seen August 5th around 6:45pm and was missing the next day when I went to use it at around 12:00pm. My wife's bike was also locked to the same sign but with a U-lock and was still locked.

Giant Cypress LX Women's 2014

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2150 North Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Sea Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with Sea Green Color of 3 months, U-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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of 2150 North Lincoln Park West for 2 days because I take it to work everyday. I missed taking it one day and the next day it was gone. There are other bikes too parked in this area overnight so I took the risk of parking it outside instead of bike room.

Leader 720-TR

Location

Western & Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older frame, various scuffs. Brown Brooks saddle, gatorskin front tire, thick slick rear tire..

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?: 
1 hr during my bus ride on the front rack of the 49 western bus north.
Incident Description: 
I put my bike on the front bus rack to Lawrence from Western pink line. I started to doze off, being so late, and when I awoke, my bike was missing and the idiot driver said some guy took it.

TREK

Location

SNAP HAIR SALON
470 North Ogden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
WINE RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY GOOD CONDITION. STREET TIRES. METAL SLIDE REAR RACK. HANDLEBAR LIGHT. SLIGHT TEAR IN FRONT OF SEAT.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Didn't personally see it happen but a young woman came running into my place of business sayying that a bike was stolen by a young and slightly older black youths.

Trek Classic Cruiser

Location

Water Tower Place
Chestnut and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C64FR626
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good 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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike when I arrived at work at 8:45am and was missing when I left at 3:30pm. Do not know exact time bike was stolen.

SE Racing LAGER (SE Bikes)

Location

Bad Apple Bar/Restaurant
4304 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD285L0343J
Size: 
52 cm frame, narrow tire width
Color: 
dark red (maroon)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was relatively new, only 3.5 months of use. Bike had a CICLO URBANO yellow sticker on the lower front part of the frame, near the pedals, also had a U-LOCK holder on the frame, close to the back wheel. Slender black bike seat.

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?: 
4-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack in front of the Bad Apple Restaurant and Bar. The front tire was found alone the morning of September 6th with the U-Lock attached to it, still locked to the frame. There were two older bikes locked to the rack as well. The thief must have detached the tire and taken the frame and the back tire without needing to break the lock. There are usually many people smoking outside of the bar late into the morning, the area is commonly not known for thefts, especially in front of a busy establishment.

Trek blue green bike. Mountain bike frame. City tires. Plush cushion

Location

Revive
1144 N Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small to medium female
Color: 
Teal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
60 min
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked on Milwaukee ave in front of government housing while I got my nails done. When I came out they had cut through my buffo hard-core u lock.

KHS Bicycles 2014 URBAN XPRESS

Location

Home
3731 W Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
J14JO1253
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, one month old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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: 
I store my bike in my locked basement next to my apartment. I just noticed it was gone one day.

Dahon D7

Location

Beatrix
519 N. Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" wheels
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was only purchase three weeks ago. There is a bike sticker number M-938

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked to a lamp post/stop light on a sidewalk.

Mercier Kilo Team ( lugged and unbranded)

Location

Home
2241 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm (c-c) is 53cm(c-t) with TT of 523mm and standover of 30.4 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Badge on head tube is from a state park. It was meant to be a badge for a walking stick so I'm sure no one else has it. The saddle is a cork style saddle from Gilles Berthoud. The crank is a silver sugino 75 with the non drive side installation threads half stripped. One of the crank bolts is gold while the rest are silver. Both pedals are MKS GR9 with Power grips installed however only the left one is useable, the strap for the right side pedal is laced through the negative spaces in the pedal. Chris King headset. Matching Nitto seatpost and stem. Handlebars are Nitto bullhorns with a Gran Comp dual lever brake lever in the center. Wheels are silver Mavic Open Pro with gum walled tires. The rear wheel has a hologram type sticker (4mm thick strip) trim running around the flat part of the rim. Real wheel also has an LED red light in the spokes. The stem and seatpost are both Nitto Crystal Fellow. There is a piece of black leather sewn around the top tube hiding a dent on the tube. Also the photo is current except for the fact that the rear wheel matches the front, as in they are both silver Mavic Openpro with black gum walled tires.

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?: 
Bike was inside of apartment. Roomate left the door unlocked. The bike was taken between 3:00pm and 5:00pm
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 3pm and 5pm someone walked into my apartment and walked out with my bike.

FUJI

Location

2031 S CLARK ST
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT HAS YELLOW FUJI LETTERINGS WITH exp.com sticker in front of the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes 3 meters from where I stand
Incident Description: 
, I got inside our building lobby and I remember I got a note in the mailbox day before that I have a package in the manager’s office. I went in and get my package and on my way to the elevator the secretary called me and ask me to come back and the manager wants to talk to me. So I left my bike beside the rest room which is next to the manager’s entrance door about 3 meters from that door. For about 2 minutes our conversation lasted and when I look back my bike is gone. I went up stair to dress up and then took off to the police station on 18th St. and State St. About 30 minutes when I got back to the residence one kid approached me telling me “they sold your bike for $30.00” . Thankfully the security camera got it on record as the guard and the manager confirms it. The guard told me the thief does't live in the compound but her grand mother does. He told me his name is Blake Smith.

Focus Variado Tria

Location

Northwestern University
Campus Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Silver, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tri bike with an aerobar, mountain bike pedals, Pro-Lite speed wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
Few hours

Jamis Bosanova

Location

Harry S. Truman College
1145 W. Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U139U12776
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with gold lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, black with gold lettering and fenders. When stolen had a rear bike rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from Truman college (1145 W. Wilson) between 1:45pm and 4:00pm.

Trek DS 8.3

Location

2317 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU205C0222H
Color: 
White/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly 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?: 
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?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Garage Door was opened somehow and the thieves took my bike and 3 others that were in our garage.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

1949 W Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 5 years old- in great condition- had just been tuned up. Original everything- leopard print bianchi saddle.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked up- inside my condo building (very limited access)
Incident Description: 
Bike was on bike rack behind my condo unit in Ravenwood- was not locked to rack, but in locked private, small building, in a private corner of basement. Bike was stolen sometime in December or January. The only people who have access to the building are the residents, cleaning company, or meter readers.

Fuji Track Classic

Location

Albany Ave & Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
about 56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is fairly new. Has a Quimby's Bookstore sticker and a Traders Joes sticker on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
17 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside of my apartment overnight. Was probably stolen later in the night/very early morning since I live in a moderately public area.

Fuji

Location

S. Wallace St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Circular mirror attached to handlebars. Good condition.

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?: 
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?: 
1 1/2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from our property, on lower level. Thief went through gate to pass into alley where bike was locked up.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

Residential
N. Elaine Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Cream white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1971 Women's Schwinn suburban, no basket, original lyric toon lights still on, great condition- only a little rust, original seat- like new.

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?: 
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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Put my bike in storage room of my building before going out of town for 3 weeks instead of locking it on the street as usual. Came back into town to find bike missing. I've never had a problem before with this storage room- left it there all winter with no theft or reports of theft by other bike owners.

Red SE Lager

Location

Chicago Board of Trade
141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD060L0304K
Size: 
58in
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike looks pretty unique, and it's brand new - my first bike after 5 years in the city! Pics: http://imgur.com/WqsKYCO http://imgur.com/IgoSJR2 Only difference from pics is that the front wheel is now different (first one got stolen a few weeks ago): it doesn't have the extra deep rim or thickslick tires, but it's still black.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Workday
Incident Description: 
The goons that did this were organized. They stole it from outside the Chicago Board of Trade in broad daylight among a rack of 30+ bicycles, sometime between 5 and 6:30pm. They busted through a hardened steel chain lock. They rode off with bravado. I would greatly appreciate any help.