Recent Reports

Woodrup 1983 Giro-Touring

Location

N Stave Streeet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was my dear friend. I bought it from the original owner with all original components that I've kept. Few additional notes: - Shimano 600 original components - Shimano 600 - non-indexed (friction) shifting drivetrain - Shimano 600 - Biopace Crankset - Reynolds 531 Steel - Cinelli Dropouts - Double-butted frame - Look pedals

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?: 
Months

1980s Raleigh

Location

182 W. Lake St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rough condition. Brakes were recently replaced. There is a stripe of red spray paint on the frame.

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?: 
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 Hours
Incident Description: 
I had just gotten off work and I was exhausted. Usually I'll bring my bike inside with me, but I decided to leave it chained outside cause I knew I was going back out in a couple hours. I stayed in my apt longer than I intended and when I finally went to retrieve my bike, it was missing.

Schwinn Solution

Location

CTA Blue Line Damen Stop (Wicker Park)
Damen & North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Headlight.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Inside the Damn Blue Line Station (Wicker Park) from the rack.

Trek m 60

Location

Lincoln Elementary School
Judson Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU015C6258H
Size: 
20 " (KIDS BIKE)
Color: 
BLACK WITH BLUE AND WHITE STRIPES
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, almost new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
We left it at 9 am and at 4:50 pm it was gone
Incident Description: 
My sons locked their bikes to the bike rack at school. One bike was locked with a U lock (locked to the rack) and the other with a cable, locked to the U lock. They left the bikes at 9am and at 4:50 pm the bike that was only locked with the cable was gone.

Blue mountain bike

Location

Chicago Union Station
500 W Jackson Blvd #107
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
metal cable lock wrapped around base of seat. Gears and brakes are a little old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in front of the Jackson entrance to Union Station at 4 pm on 10/1/2014. The following morning on 10/2/2014, the bike was stolen and the U-lock remained locked around the bike rack.

Trek Hybrid Bicycle

Location

Brompton Ave & Inner Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium, with wide tires
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition, with two Schwinn lights -- white one on front handlbars and red one on seat base. White label affixed to the front handlebars, reading "Sipperley 521 W Brompton 310." Cable lock holder on the seat base as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen, along with both a U-lock and the cable lock. No damage to the street sign; everything looked like it was removed cleanly. The bike was stolen between 9 p.m. CST on 9/30 and 4:30 p.m. CST on 10/1. The U-lock was hooked through the frame and around the pole, while the cable lock was woven through the back tire and the U-lock.

29" Genesis Twenty N9NE Men's Mountain Bike

Location

Bike rack next to Elder Hall
619 Colfax
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29"
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new (not more than one month). Has "Twenty N9NE" written in red down frame. Squeaky hand brakes

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
!2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked it up in front of a dorm last night, and totally gone this morning....

GT Traffic

Location

Tribune Tower
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
30"
Color: 
Black with silver branding
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Several modifications and customizations: extended handlebar pipe, extended seat pipe, Pinhead locks on front and back wheels. Cateye computer and light mounts on the front and back, with a wheel sensor on the front. Water-bottle holder on the frame. Rear wheel was reinforced touring rim with a Presto valve, front wheel is hybrid rim with Schrader valve.

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?: 
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?: 
16 hours

Nashbar NB-FB2-51

Location

Lakeview East
Diversey and Lakeview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small around 48cm to 50 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was nearly brand new the model number is NASHBAR FB-2 FLAT BAR ROAD BIKE. There are rechargeable front light and, back light and also the carbon dioxide cup holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike near the intersection of N Lakeview and Diversey intersection in front of my friend's condo by the bus stop. We went out for a dinner around 6PM and when we came back it's already gone.

Pure Fixie Zulu

Location

McDonalds
10 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
NHS201413225
Size: 
54"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New only had it for a month , Glow in the dark , had a sticker with my HS name Golder College Prep but they probably peeled it off

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
put the bike down next to my seat inside the mcdonalds went to order food turned around bike was gone in a matter of minutes no one saw anything?????

Motobecane Track

Location

Friend's condo
2970 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange frame, orange handlebar tape (replaced recently), black rims, seatpost and water bottle holder. Wired cyclocomputer is wrapped down the front brake line and is attached to the right side of the fork; the cyclocomputer is attached with two orange zip ties. Rear tire is larger than front tire. Bike lock (u-lock) holder is attached to the seat tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours (overnight)
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a sign in front of a residential condo at approximately 7 p.m. on Sept. 30. When I came out the following morning at 7 a.m., my bike was gone. The condo is on lake shore drive at Barry, so I'm guessing that someone that was in the park along LSD saw it and stole it overnight. Note: Photo attached does not have the updated orange handlebar tape.

Raleigh 20 Venture 3.0 LG from 2008

Location

La Grange Metra Station
La Grange Road & Burlington Ave
La Grange , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
D79K20117
Size: 
Raleigh 20 Venture 3.0 LG from 2008
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Had red & blue helmet giro. water bottle cage. front a rear light 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?: 
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?: 
16 hours

Schwinn

Location

Troy and School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium sized frame adjusted tall with an extra long seat post.
Color: 
Icy Blue with a worn paint job.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 70's Schwinn road bike (I think traveller?) Icy blue paint job with decades of wear, looked like it could have belonged to the rebel alliance in Star Wars. Ram Horn drop bars with brown tape and black brake cables Shimano gears, derailleur and shifters black seat on an exxxtra long custom seatpost black trek rack with a grey milk crate with a logo reading "pet dairy"

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock left undisturbed, still locked to the fence. Bike was certainly locked through the frame.

K2 ZED

Location

924 w Fullerton ave unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium 5'6" - 5'10"
Color: 
Black base with green. 2009 model K2.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Memory foam seat. Black with silver. Marks on top metal frame where lock would wrap around. Plastic black pedals

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 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?: 
24-36 hours before theft. Locked In location for 3 months before incident
Incident Description: 
Was stolen by a homeless person...they left a human turd next to my bike in place of my bicycle. I would be happy to have the turd sampled?

Miyata Seven-Ten

Location

Apartment
Loomis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray with Yellow Logo and Handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Decent condition. - Converted to fixed gear. - Rare 4 bolt Salsa chainring. - Has a dent on the "Miyata" logo. - Has a very worn gray suede saddle that is torn on the front part and the saddle frame can be seen. - Brand new rear mounted cargo rack. - Single brake mounted on the right side of the handlebar for the front brakes.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up in front of my apartment building and when I stepped out of my apartment building to go to work, I noticed that my bike was missing. All that was left was the a severely bent shackle from my Kryptonite series 2 U-lock. The locking mechanism was nowhere to be found.

Jumble...

Location

Home
3200 W Crystal St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
gold/silver - unpainted
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
metallic unpainted frame, brown handlebar wrap and saddle, front brake only

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?: 
overnight - gone in the morning
Incident Description: 
My bike was unlocked in my front yard, hidden behind our sandbox. The front gate was not locked - despite my protests... - and so someone walked right in and grabbed it overnight, I guess :(

Lemond Reno Silver with Specialized saddle

Location

Blick Art Supply
1574 N. Kingsbury
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm compact geometry
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a Specialized Body Geometry saddle, black Fizik handlebar tape and Shimano mountain clipless pedals. Also had a seatpack, two black bottle cages and Schwinn blinking lights front and rear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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: 
Bike was locked at 1574 N. Kingsbury. U-lock was cut with power angle grinder.

1999 Trek 7300

Location

Fox Lake Metra Station
Nippersink and Grand
Fox Lake , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20'
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red, Bottle Holder, Red/black zipper pouch, "Bike Rack" Label.

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike at Fox Lake Train station and I'm sure somebody was snooping around and watching.

Kona Dew

Location

Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage
537 Custer Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30135962
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with some scuffs (bought 3 months ago) Black rack on the back with bent up metal attachments. Yellow and black U-lock around frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The street sign was pulled out of the ground and my bike was gone.

Ross

Location

1824 N Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted matte black. Schwinn rear post rack.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to wooden railing on the deck. Bike thief must've come in through the back alley, seen the bike, and then proceeded to pop off the section of railing the bike was locked to (discovered a steel rod next to the railing the following morning) and ridden away with it. Attached photo is of bike pre-matte black spray paint.