Recent Reports

Trek 7000

Location

The back porch of my apartment, which is above Sedgwicks Bar
1935 N. Sedgwick St Apt #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 2:34pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtv143co357
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old Trek bicycle with rain-stained handle bars, a black and orange rear fender, attachments for front and rear attachable lights (that are not currently attached), and a small orange and black kryptonite lock, which was locked to the front wheel and frame. *The bike was locked to a back porch wood slat, and the wood slat was kicked out, so the lock could still be attached.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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: 
The bike was taken from my back porch, which is on the second level above Sedgwicks Bar. A Kryptonite U-lock was locked to the frame, front wheel, and wood slat on the porch. The slat was kicked in, and the bike and lock were taken.

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Humboldt Park
fairfield and wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 1:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good shape. White grips and pedals. Black fenders and luggage rack. Single speed but not fixed gear. Straight handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
NA
Incident Description: 
Apartment was burglarized and bike was stolen. Happened between 12-8 pm on sunday july 31st.

Eastern Bikes: Traildigger

Location

McDonald's
Clark/Pratt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20" wheels. Not a big frame
Color: 
Light Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Pure red, no other colors. only black 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left mine and my friend's bike outside for 2 minutes outside McDonalds. His was a purple Schwinn mountain bike about medium sized which also got stolen. I am more concerned about my BMX bike because it was 500 dollars. We went back and weren't there. Someone told me 2 people got on and rode away. Ran about 2 blocks and saw nothing. Called the cops and made a police report. Going later to see if McDonalds to see if they got it on the security camera.

Raleigh Misceo

Location

Near Davis Pantry, stolen from apartment.
Davis
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2011 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS0214501
Size: 
45cm/MD
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, only a few months old. Front and rear lights.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
My friend's apartment has a locked glass foyer area. Several people came up the stairs that night. People sometimes hang out near the door, so I think someone lodged something in the door before it closed when one of us went in and then took the bike when everyone was upstairs.

Trek Equinox 7

Location

Evanston/Skokie border
Oakton st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 12:39am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Silver/Gray with Blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in great condition. It is a bike that I race and train on. It is silver/gray with blue Trek writing. I have aftermarket handlebars (oval concepts) Look Keo pedals. A bag under the seat with a tube and allen wrenches. A white water bottle holder with no bottle. A cateye speedometer on the bars.

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was out for an early morning ride and stopped at the shell gas station to grab a drink. I went inside got my drink and came out to find my bike was gone. I was only inside for 2 minutes. One african american kid was riding his bike away while another was riding my bike. This was at 530 this morning in evanston on Oakton street at the shell gas station right across from the steak and shake. They rode off to the east into Evanston and I believe they are in a neighborhood in Evanston.

Bridgestone touring 10 speed

Location

Bucktown - stolen in front of AKIRA mens store
1910 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens (suitable for a 5'9'' rider)
Color: 
teal with white bars and grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 speed. Perfect teal paint job with a TOMS sticker on frame and chrome parts and rims. White bridgestone logos - I removed the front brake. Has a coalition bmx seat that is black with blue logo. Animal Edwin Delarosa white grips, Odyssey bmx clear pedals, black brake lever and white brake cable. Continental black tires. White beetle rubber lights on stem and seat post.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I think someone walked up to the bike and cut the cable and took off with the bike.

Windsor Deluxe Oxford

Location

Apartment in the Sheffield area, near De Paul
2308 North Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 11:17am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
49 inch
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark green Windsor Oxford Deluxe Cruiser - less than one year old, with a rack on the back and a bell.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Our two bikes were parked along side our garage inside of our locked gate. Sometime in the afternoon someone entered our yard, either through the front gate which is sporadically locked but always closed, or jumped the back gate which opens to the alley. They took both bikes and left through the back gate which they left open. The bikes were unlocked but not easily visible from anywhere except a small space from the front of the house. The theft took place during daylight hours on a weekend.

Breezer Citizen

Location

Meeting Point
Kinzie and Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
MT30401109
Size: 
Women's Adult
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 gears, black rack on the back, bell on the handelbars, light on the front that turns on from pedaling, plastic over over the chain, water bottle holder

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went to a yoga class, locked up my bike and when i returned it was gone. i think someone came by, cut the lock and took off with the bike. it had to of been quick, because it was on LaSalle in high traffic.

TREK Lexa

Location

Lakeshore Drive Lakepath – between Fullerton and North avenue
Lakeshore Drive & North
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 8:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU177C0390F
Size: 
CW52
Color: 
White / Coastal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A month old – only ridden about 200 miles. Has Shimano clip pedals, 2 black water bottle holders on the frame, a computer sensor and transmitting device on the front wheel & fork, white wrapped handle bars, rear light under the seat.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through the front wheel and the frame, to a medium-sized tree. The tree was along the lakepath, and was about 100 yards from where I was playing sand volleyball. After playing for two hours, I walked over to where my bike had been locked up, and it was gone. The lock was also missing.

Bianchi Fremont 2007

Location

Lincoln Park, Residential area
2256 n Cleveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is nicked and scratched. there is a dent in the top tube. silver crank set platform pedals full drop handle bars wrapped in brown/white.

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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe my bike was stolen. I saw it around 9 am and when i returned home at 9 pm it was gone lock and all.

Specialized Allez C-18

Location

friend's apartment
556 Belden St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 12:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD80623575D
Size: 
adult male extra small frame or small frame
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
about a year old, had armadillo tires, an electronic odometer/speedometer, had clip-in shoe pedals

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a metal railing that was bolted to the ground and had another metal railing welded to the top of the pole so no one could loop the cable off the railing. I had a cable that looped around both of my tires, frame, and metal railing. I used a U-lock to lock the cable to the frame of the bike. The metal railing was too big for the U-lock to be attached. The bike was inside a gated residential area. Everything is missing.

Schwinn Continental

Location

Jupiter Outpost
1139 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
65cm
Color: 
Black/chrome forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, squeeze brakes installed inside handlebars. White 27 1/4" tires. Full 5-cassett sprocket on back without derailleur. Fender ziptied over rear.

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?: 
Bike was sitting inside door of apartment. Tenant in another adjoining apartment was moving out and may have left door open??
Incident Description: 
Left home next to the cafe and bike was there behind locked doors. Came home four hours later and bike was gone. Heard that someone had moved out during that time and am guessing they left doors wide open for someone to come in and grab it.

Jamis Allegra 2 19"

Location

Home
1901 W Belmont Avenue Aprt 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 1:39pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u08k23989
Size: 
I'm 5'9 it is tall and a Jamis
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition bought 4 months ago it is a Jamis Allegro 2 19"

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?: 
2 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked to a pole in my front yard and the lock was cut and the helmet and bike are gone.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

3138 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17-inch frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I bought this bike in 1998. It has a bike basket attachment on the handlebars, and the handlebars have small divots on the top where the basket's black wire attachment rubbed in a little. There is a broken water bottle holder on the frame. There is a Cloud 9 comfort bike seat attached. There is also a bell with a hippo picture on it. The front handlebars have a bike light mount, as well as the seat post. There is a Village Cycle center sticker on the frame. Some scraped and scuffs due to previous falls. One of the grips has pulled off a little. Newer tire on the front wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the fence in front of the address mentioned above. It is a three-story, multi-unit apartment building. Some shady types were sitting in an idle car out front when we discovered the theft. I was away from the bike for two hours, during which it was stolen. Also stolen was a silver Trek 4400 mountain bike, locked with the green one in the same location. The bikes were locked with two cable locks and a U-lock, and a velcro strap belonging to one of the locks was found on the sidewalk leading up to the building at 3138 W. Logan, leading me to think that the bikes were brought inside and someone at this address has them. Many other bikes locked to the fence were noticeably tampered with, and a blue bike even had it's U-lock broken open. There was a street fest going on, and many many people were walking by. Our 2 bike helmets-locked with the bikes-were also stolen. One was silver with many flags and stickers on it, the other was a black Bell helmet with a Jamaican flag on the side with a light fixture on the front.

Schwinn Breeze

Location

personal garage
2909 South Archer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1973 Schwinn Breeze yellow with a wicker basket and pink streamers. No real rust on the frame, very small amount of rust on the genders and runs.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The garage door was accidents left open for a couple of hours. When we came back out, the bike was gone.

Trek 4400 mountain bike

Location

Logan Square
3138 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition. Worn grips. Scratches and wearing on frame consistent with heavy city use.

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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the fence in front of the address mentioned above. It is a three-story, multi-unit apartment building. I was away from the bike for two hours, during which it was stolen. Also stolen was a green Specialized mountain bike, also locked in the same location. The bikes were locked with three cable locks, and a velcro strap belonging to one of the locks was found on the sidewalk leading up to the building, leading me to think that the bikes were brought inside.

Novara Buzz V

Location

Kinzie Chophouse
410 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS0500071901
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than year old. Black, road/mountain bike. REI brand. Distinct feature, I put used end bars on it. Seat was jacked up for my 6'4" frame. I'm sure they lowered it.

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?: 
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?: 
Few hours.
Incident Description: 
I had it lock with a stupid cable/padlock because my U lock was rusty. The guy saw it, either went home to get cutters or had them already? He took the bike, cable and lock? Locked it on railing under El, across the street from Merchandise Mart. Only $300 bike but it was fairly new.

Trek 3700

Location

Hmy home
1567 ridge ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean, well kept. Pink oury grips, black vader seat, truvativ 3 piece cranks, black platform pedals, matrix rims.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 Days
Incident Description: 
Came downstairs, bike was missing.

2010 Specialized Allez

Location

Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092002133E
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a sticker on the back of the seat post with #145 on it. Had sticker from Chicago triathlon with race number. Had cadence sensor and pedal sensor. Tire pump attached to the down tube. 2 Water bottle mounts. Shimano Sora gear shifter/brake combo on handlebars. Had gear pack mounted under the seat. Red tape around edge of handlebar grips

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Under an hour and a half
Incident Description: 
I was at Fleet Feet Sports for a triathlon training group with Chicago Endurance Sports. The bike was stolen while we were out on a run. I locked my bike at 6:30 pm exactly. At 8pm when I left after the workout the bike was gone. I locked the U-lock around the rack and the cable through the back tire and frame. The lock was still on the bike rack and the metal cable had been clipped. I checked with every nearby business including the security desk in the main building but absolutely none of them have security cameras outside the stores. Apparently no one eating on the patio or the parking valet at the Adobo Grill next door saw or reported anything either.

GT Men's Mountain Bike

Location

Streeterville ( in front of Massage Envy)
345 E Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Regular Men's size
Color: 
Bright Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - straight handle bars soft grip handles, Gel Top brand Seat cover - red canvas "Specialized Brand" bag hanging underneath seat, Large GT letters on red frame

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?: 
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?: 
between 1- 4 hours it was stolen
Incident Description: 
stolen by cutting the cable and taking off of both tires and pole, before leaving with it. in Daylight, in front of businesses with windows, people all around....no one does anything.