Recent Reports

Raleigh Venture 3.0

Location

CorePower Yoga Parking Lot
945 West George Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2014 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark blue, great condition/like new, stock model, no aftermarket or upgraded parts

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
At a Doctors appointment for 25-30 minutes, came outside after and my bike was gone. Lock that was used had been cut through the cable and left where it was locked up.

Giordano

Location

Southalsted Fest Saturday Night
Belmont/Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White and Black with Black Rims and tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Had Odyssey twisted pedals, Black and White Marbled handlebar tape, Vitesse was the brand on the rims and seat. All White Frame with Giordano Sticker along the ONE side. Not both sides has stickers.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
0mins, I was in an accident and bike/ backpack was stolen from me.
Incident Description: 
Around the Southalsted street festival, I was in an accident and was unconscious. Streets were around Clark/Diversey and surrounding areas. Bike and backpack was stolen.

Nashbar AL - 1 Road Bike

Location

Chicago Board of Trade
111 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has minor scratches on one side of the frame due to being leaned up against garage. The pedals are Shimano A520 Sport/Touring Road Pedals. There are no letters or numbers as far as I know on the frame. The wheels are Alex R500 alloy rims. The tires have had moderate use, and still have some of the tire treds/hairs attached to the tire itself.

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?: 
4 hours, happened between noon and 4 pm
Incident Description: 
The theft occurred between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. My guess would be right around 3:30 pm. Breaking this cable lock would have required a decent sized cutter.

Cannondale racing

Location

Andersonville
1515 w victoria
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Larger frame I believe 19 inch
Color: 
Blue, like a soft royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has tri bars and mount for speedometer, tires were flat. Probably dusty.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in residential garage on the wall. Came in this morning and it was stolen and the car entered. This was an older model cannondale racing bike for triathlons but had not been ridden in years. Tires were flat etc. what the thief does not know is that I have a video security system so will show their picture shortly. Any help would be appreciated.

Gary Fisher, Marlin Mountain Bike

Location

1916 Maple Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
I believe it was a small, 15.5"
Color: 
Turquoise on top, silver on lower portion
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, there was a kickstand and waterbottle holder, the handlebars were tightened incorrectly so that the brakes are much higher than they are supposed to be, the metal U-Lock was locked to the bottom of the bike- the U lock was blue.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
My apartment shares a laundry room in the basement with one other apartment. I carried my bike down the flight of stairs and it was in a corner next to the old bed and other landlord storage. My bike had the U-lock attached to the frame and I usually lock it to a metal piece of furniture. The bike was either stolen by my neighbors beneath me or a stranger that stuck into the building. My bike is usually locked inside, and I rode it the day before it was stolen. Either someone followed me inside to see where it was stored, or it was just a lucky time to find the bike.

Schwinn Volare

Location

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple, Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, has "Wear a Helmet" sticker on the cross bar, worn off-white rubber around the breaks on the handlebars.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Peugeot

Location

Ogden and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Average woman size. I'm 5' 4"
Color: 
Light metallic blue with white handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good working condition. Chain is slightly and the handlebar tape is peeling off a little bit. There is a small tear in the saddle (which is black). Some bonuses that this bike features is a cup holder on the handlebar (Wow!!!) and blue LEDs where you pump the tires. Cross bar is slanted not parallel to the ground, it is also two pieces in a V formation as opposed to just one.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day

Dawes SST AL

Location

Rockwell and 43rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of scratches. Left handlebar tape is ripped and the end cap is missing. Brand new Continental Gatorskins installed. Flip flop formula hubs with Shimano freewheel and Eighth Inch sprocket. Alex SUB rims. Tektro brakes and calipers.

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?: 
30 seconds
Incident Description: 
I put the bike next to the entrance to a corner. I was going to jump in, grab a drink and come back out. As I was about to grab a drink, two Hispanic youths came up to the storefront. I did not pay them much attention and grabbed the drink. I then looked outside and the bike was gone. I ran down the street and passerbys informed me that the two youth made off with my bike.

Raleigh

Location

1460 w cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There was a bright neon yellow/green terry's bike shop sticker on the main post perpendicular to the seat. The model is Raleigh and then some number and three or four letters. Brand new chain, 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I left the residence of 1460 W cortez at 12:00 am. I left it in the side door and up the stoors on the landing between the two apartments on the first floor.

Giant Bowery

Location

Taylor/Racine - Outside of Papa John's
Taylor Street/Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome bike in very good condition. No gears. Has a water bottle holder and had a trek strap on pouch on the bad on the seat. Had a U-Lock on it that had adjustable numbers.

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?: 
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?: 
708-715-1982
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike while at the Taylor Street festival. It was locked up on the southwest corner of Taylor/Racine (outside of Papa John's) and was missing later in the evening. I am 100% sure I locked up the bike with a U-Lock that had a combination.

Schwinn Beach Cruiser. Womans. "Suzi"

Location

Home. Front yard. Gated
1321 n artesian ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my front porch at 1321 north artesian avenue. Man was seen taking my bike after jumping over my front gate. Duplex home. He is a young mid 20's Hispanic male. He has been seen wearing a white tshirt and red shoes. Dark skin Hispanic. The bike was a schwinn beach cruiser womans. Green and white with the word "Suzi" on middle bar stickered on it.

Purefix Papa

Location

NewPort and Seminary
Newport and Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey with Orange Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone only in backyard for 4 hours

Diamondback Recoil 29

Location

Wal-Greens
501 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0128K15852
Size: 
16 inch
Color: 
Matte Black with Red Stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New condition. It has three distinguishing features. One - it has a Selle Royal (SR) gel saddle. Secondly, I took the off-road tires off and replaced them with street tires. Lastly, and with a close look, there is a shiny black securing hitch located beside the Rear Wheel Quick Release Skewer. It attaches my kids trailer to my bike.

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?: 
42 seconds.
Incident Description: 
I needed to return a movie to the RedBox, which is located inside the Wal-Greens at the corner of Canal and Roosevelt. I put my bike right in front of the door to this business. I was allowed to see the video, which showed me inside the store for 70 seconds. The bike was taken at the 42 second mark.

cannondale

Location

UNO Garcia highschool
4248 W. 47th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
54 in
Color: 
gray with red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
paint chipped, seat torn apart, water bottle carrier cut off /the bike looks the one in the photo but mine is gray with a few red stripes nd electrical tape on the handle bars

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a whole school day (8 hours)
Incident Description: 
i had come out of school to find that my bike had been stolen. i had brought an extra chain lock to secure it because this type of incident had been on going the entire week. Many others at my school had lost their bike. Due to lack of security measures taken nothing is to be done. was told to look for it myself. my school being a charter school we.re a little outdated on security tech. (uno garcia highschool)

GT GTR Series 5

Location

Apartment
907 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Frame, about 50-52cm
Color: 
White/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a U-lock clamp on the vertical frame of the bike.

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?: 
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 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden deck railing, next to another bike. Only this bike was stolen, the railing was broken and the U-lock was taken with the bike.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

standard black bike rack next to cta bus stop shelter
5503 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FN503843
Size: 
Full size, for ladies
Color: 
Bubblegum Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 1977 Chicago-made. Very good condition. Recently overhauled (and purchased!). Pleather black seat with springs. Non-functioning but intact light generator with front and rear lamps. Rear bike rack. (Note- image is similar to bike stolen but not actual bike)

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?: 
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?: 
1-6 days (see incident report below for date range when theft could have occurred)
Incident Description: 
**This bike was stolen at some unknown time between August 11 at 5pm and August 16 at 2pm. Bike and burgundy helmet were locked to each other and to a standard, black city bike rack next to the bus stop at Catalpa and Sheridan in Uptown. This is a sidewalk area directly in front of a parking lot. There is a residential high rise directly across the street. Noticed that on the same bike rack, a blue vintage cruiser was locked, which had a city bike tag on it for it to be picked up. That bike had been locked there for months. Mine was locked there for only 2-4 days. **Please note that the PICTURE is of a very similar model/make/year bike. I do not have a photo of my bike, as I only purchased it in June 2014.

Trek 7.3

Location

Foster Beach
Fost
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU262C6596G
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with silver striping. There is a yellow diamond shaped sticker that says "Prairie Management & Delvelopment, Inc." and 205 is the apartment number listed.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence at foster beach near the lifeguard station and a sidewalk. I was at the beach for about 45 minutes, went to leave and the bike was gone. Talked to two police officers on their bikes and two lifeguards that were sitting outside of the lifeguard station, no one saw anything.

K2 Apaloosa

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had those shock absorbers on the front forks. The bike well worn with rusty brake levers. However, it had brand new grip shifter that I just put on.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door were open at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; Huffy Calais Black; Yellow Cannondale 1987 road bike) were gone.

Huffy Calais Ladies Bike (Model 26733)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was about a year old and in good condition. There were no scratches and it looked like the photo.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside the garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door open at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Cannondale 1987 Road bike; Huffy Calais Black; K2 Mountain Bike Red) were gone.

Huffy Calais Mens Bike (Model 66723)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape and about a year old. There were no scratches. It looked like the photo.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door opened at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; 1987 Yellow Cannondale road bike; K2 Mountain Bike Red) where gone.