Recent Reports

2006 Specialized Langster

Location

Halsted and Wrightwood
820 West Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Here are the specs: 2006 black street langster (aluminum) stock frame and fork - the frame had a bunch of scuffs all over. There was a big gash in the toptube paint that revealed the unpainted frame below) Black 167.5 Omnium crankset and gxp bottom bracket. Both crank arms had scuffs from the metal cages rubbing up againt the arms. silver mks pedals with mks toe clips one of the straps was a single leather strap and the other side had a pink nylon strap grey alexrim da22 wheelset. the front was destickered and had a biachi trackhub and the rear has the a;exrim da22 stickers black 27.2 thompson elite seatpost with a weathered black brooks professional saddle 40mm black specialized stock stem truvative hussefelt risers with black oury grips basically the bike is all blacked out except for the alexrim wheelset. the most distinguishing factors are the paint gash on the toptube, scuffing on the omnium crankset, and pink nylon strap

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Halsted and Wrightwood My bike was u-locked through the frame, and the wheels were locked with a kryponite 4 foot cable. The theifs must have used bolt cutters to break the lock. They took the cut ulock and cable with them.

1988-1989 Peugeot Versailles

Location

South Blvd. CTA Purple Line
South and Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small frame size, maybe 30" stand-over height
Color: 
White with blue decals & yellow/orange/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The alloy components were cleaned up nicely but the paint itself was nicked up a bit. White saddle, white handlebar wraps. The front wheel is black while the back one is silver alloy.

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?: 
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?: 
~8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of the South Blvd. CTA Purple Line stop in Evanston @ South and Chicago Ave. There was no room in the bike rack so I had it locked to the 'Hospital this way' sign right next to the bike rack. I called the city of Evanston hoping that perhaps they had the bike removed because of the fact that it was locked to a street sign and maybe that was against an ordinance, but they stated that they unfortunately don't have my bike in their inventory.

Schwinn Continental

Location

Residental place
3538 N Albany AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EJ584398
Size: 
Mens 26
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown Handle with rack in the back. Planet bike saddle

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Someone might have come to the unlocked garage and jacked both of my bike

Recumbent, long wheel base modified to have a Herman miller Seat

Location

Home. Near devonshire park
9015 Lowell Ave
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
There is a skokie registration number sticker but no serial#
Size: 
about 7 feet long 16" front white walled tire 26 " back
Color: 
Green frame with rust. 4 foot long silver ape hanger bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is 7 feet long and has a herman miller seat. White walled front tire with fenders on front and back. Old man of the mountain rear rack with panier on non chain side. This bike is completely custom. You will likely never see something like it. It is different even than most other recumbents. This was my baby.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I had a medical emergency and left my bike in my driveway in skokie. It was gone the next day. Last seen by neighbor around midnight

Realm Cycles Contour 1.0 26' mountain Bike

Location

Apartment complex
6336 W Raven St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The 21 Speed Realm Cycles Contour 1.0 men's mountain bike,dual-suspension frame, equipped with a 21-speed drive train and SRAM MRX twist-grip shifters. Dark green color with light green accents. There is some rust on the bike + there is a price sticker underneath the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Some Pr!ck broke into my basement storage in my apartment complex, took the door off the hinges and stole my bike!

Univega Viva Sport

Location

Logan Bar and Grill
2230 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Black:Frame. Red:Letters, Brake Cables, Pedals, Grip Tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an older bike but it was in great condition. It has a female seat with a hole in the middle and the fabric n top is tied together. It had red brake cables, red pedals, and "Univega" in red letters on the black frame. The gear changers were on the down tube. My white helmet that says "ALBES" in black on it was also stolen.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign outside of Logan Bar and Grill on the corner of Milwaukee and California. A friend saw a young black male with a thin mustache wearing my helmet and siting on my bike texting on his cell phone in the center median at Kedzie just north of Milwaukee. He rode south on Kedzie and turned right onto Wrightwood and headed west. My white helmet that says "ALBES" in black on it was also stolen.

critical cycles fixed gear

Location

Roscoe Village
Roscoe & Claremont ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
pl1212004511
Size: 
21"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Matte Black. Minor scratches. bmx handlebars sawed down and wrapped with grip tape. black schwinn rack attached to seat post. FIVE WHITE HATCH MARKS PAINTED ONTO THE VERTICAL BAR OF THE FRAME. single front brake.

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
It was on my well-gated back yard on our elevated back porch. The next morning it was not.

Haro Freestyler

Location

Home Physicians
Damen (near Roosevelt)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a little worse for wear, but has great sentimental value as I had it since the early 90's. Most recently painted white, underneath that military green, and under that the original two tone blue and black factory paint job (shown in picture).

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
U lock was through the handlebars only. I had tried to have the gyro replaced and two different bike shops were unable to remove the handlebars, so I thought that was that. Clearly, thieves are much more motivated. A coworker reported seeing some teenagers in our secure parking lot gathered around the bike rack, but didn't say anything until the next day. My employers refused to even look at the surveillance footage (they just kept promising to and stalling, one of the reasons I quit). The police told me it would be a waste of time to file a report (thanks for nothing).

State Bicycle Company - Fixed Gear

Location

A place of business
2650 W Bradley Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
White with Blue Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back rim has a sticker that reads State Bicycle Company. Small black circular dent in the middle of the horizontal frame on the right hand side. Black smudge marks on right front fork. Left handle bar is bent inward slightly. White handlebar wraps are worn and tattered. White seat is worn and warped slightly. Gator skin front 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a rack back behind my work on private property. Not locked but under a camera. There were 4 teenagers involved. We have them all on the security camera stealing the bike. Three of them were hanging out and checking out the bikes. They called their friend and then left. Shortly after a fourth kid came by and took my bike off the rack and rode away.

Mid-90's Cannondale F500 with Head Shock

Location

Edgewater
Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. New brakes New Specialized Armadillo 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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my mid 90's Cannondale locked to a fence in front of my Condo Building 5800 Block of North Sheridan on the East side of the Street. Left for a few hours and it was gone when I returned.

Mongoose Sycamore

Location

Columbia College Chicago
600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver/Champaign
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike with road tires. No reflectors except for the wheel rims, which are reflective. Has the original handlebar extenders pointing straight up. Old bike, brand new road tires. Rack in the middle of frame for water bottle. New seat with two gel cushions. Handle bar mount is very rusted. Brakes are very loose. Sounds like a piece of crap, but I've had it for 16 years and I love it. Been through a lot.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack right in front of my work, on Michigan ave in the loop. Was within eye-shot of the security guard's desk. Cable locked through the front and back wheels AND the frame to the rack. Don't know how they got it off the rack in broad daylight on a crowded street. There is supposedly security footage. I reported it to the guard and filed a police report.

Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc

Location

Richard Hunt Studio
1017 W. Lill Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602392709H
Size: 
XL frame 29" wheels
Color: 
Dark Gray and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looked new. Home made cable tether for seat.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked within a gated court yard. Part of the fence was pulled back to gain entry and the bike removed by same access.

TREK LEXA SL

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU194C0968H
Size: 
19 IN
Color: 
Dark and Light blue pattern on a White frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012, looks brand new. Under 100 Miles on the bike. There is a speedometer on the handle bar and a sticker under the bottle holder from Bicycle Outfitters in Seminole, Florida.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
We had two very similar bikes next to each other, only the girl bike was taken.

Haro Projekt

Location

Star Lounge coffee shop
2521 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
K13LK15668
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Grey with teal hand grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Teal hand grips.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole while I entered Star Lounge for coffee. 15-20 minutes later I emerged to find my bike gone and lock cut.

Orange/Black/Silver Boys Bike

Location

My Home
6142 S. University Ave, Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
Young boys bike
Color: 
Blacn and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 year old bike with black and orange detail and silver throughout the bike

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
My son's bike is kept on my balcony/porch which is enclosed and locked as well as within my gated building. Someone came through the locked gate of the building and had to climb up my balcony to take the bike from my semi-enclosed porch.

trek 8.2 ds

Location

Oak Street Beach
Oak Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu070c7304h
Size: 
19ish
Color: 
Black-grayish/gun metal/little orange acent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is basically brand new. Only rode about 5-10 times.

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 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?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up for literally 10-15 mins as we took a walk around Oak Street beach looking for a spot to sit down. Came back no longer than 15 mins to grab a hotdog at the stand and it was gone.

1974 Schwinn Collegiate

Location

ALLEY
6700 s. chappel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
40lb 19inch frame
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Few minor scratches, chrome polished, chrome rack, may have pannier pack on rack, brown glitter schwinn handle grips, the back brake line is stripped. has a front light post and back tail light.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked inside a tall iron gate. Thief used garbage can to jump gate and take the bike.

Felt Curbside

Location

2031 W Fulton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
VUD60600206E
Size: 
26in wheelsize
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Greenish yellow Felt Curbside in good condition.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of a locked, alarmed warehouse. Was left behind the afternoon of 7/22 and was not there as of 7am on 7/23. Still figuring out details of how alarm system was defeated.

Giant Rapid 1

Location

Bosworth/Wicker Park
1332 N. Cleaver Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The left part of the handlebar has a small bell attached to it. On the rear is a kryptonite u-lock (orange and black).

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?: 
Just a few hours at most.
Incident Description: 
My bike was sitting on my 3rd-level porch on the rear of a building. There is another building that completely blocks the view of my porch from the street, so the only way anyone could have known there was a bike was if they were on the porches of adjacent buildings.

GT Avalanche

Location

3200 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
snidc07b22737
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. XL frame with front fork, toe clip pedals, disc brakes a polar bike computer, and black handle bar extensions, and black kemba tires on black rims

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was routinely kept in a shed
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept in the shed of our back yard in Lakeview. The day of the theft was the pride parade and there were several people in the neighborhood. While doing work in the shed, I went inside to take care of my children. I returned outside after approximately 30 minutes and the bike was missing from the shed.