Recent Reports

Cannondale SR500 bike (1987 model)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
21040987296
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had down tube shifters and a vetta white seat. The bike had some rust around the top and bottom of the forks. There were also some scratches on the yellow paint of the frame. The Cannondale decals were red. The grip tape on the bars was a funky sea foam green and the tape was hanging off the bars. The tires were 1 3/4" with a typical yellow sidewall (not the real skinny type). (Note: I couldn't find a picture so I found one on the web. My bike looked like the photo except for the seat, which was white and the grip tape, which was seafoam green)

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 it 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 at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; Huffy Calais Black; K2 Mountain Bike Red) where gone.

KHS URBAN SOUL

Location

1914 N Wilmot Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
I THINK IT IS A 54 CM
Color: 
Green with a brown seat. seat post is siezed in the frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
green KHS urban soul single speed with brown seat. seat post is siezed in the bike frame.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I got home from work at 4:30 and went inside. Came out at 5 and bike and bike lock were both gone

Scott Sportster

Location

2509 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a newer Scott bike with minimal damage.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days

Trek model E 7.2 FX

Location

Riverpoint Center
1730 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 109 C(?) 5433H
Size: 
20 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a u lock strapped the side, along with a back light. The front wheel reflector is missing and there is a odometer on the front handle bars. There is also a black water bottle cage on the frame.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in the back alley of my workplace by the dumpsters while I went to unlock the front door. Unfortunately I forgot about it when I got caught up with work and left it unattended and unlocked for twenty or so minutes. When I realized it was still outside I went to retrieve the bike and it was gone. The image below is a stock photo of the bike as I do not have a picture of my specific bike.

Surly Long Haul Trucker Bicycle

Location

Maggiano's Little Italy
100 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Will update later if I find the old picture I took of it.
Color: 
Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Surly logo on the frame is slightly worn, so parts of the lettering are chipped away. This goes for the "Long Haul Trucker" and "Fatties Fit Fine" letting on the frame as well. It has two break systems, traditionally positioned and suicide breaks. The adjustment for the gears is positioned on the bottom diagonal of the frame, below where the handlebars meet the frame. There is a shiny silver waterbottle holder. Ninja tires, bike smart saddle. 24 gears. Full tire fenders of black plastic material. The bike is large and very easily identifiable. I have yet to see another one like mine anywhere, ever.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went to a Fado's Irish Pub to participate in the running club that meets Thursdays 6:00 PM. I locked my bike across the street, in front of the Maggiano's on Grand Ave. at the corner of Clark St. I left for a run at 6:15 PM and after returning to the same location (outside Fado's on Grand Ave) I waited for the group to return. We went inside for food and drinks around 6:55 - 7:00 PM. I checked on the bike before going inside. When I came back out around 8:00 - 8:15 PM the bike was missing. There was no lock or sign of how the theft went down. I had a weak combo cable lock through the front wheel, frame, and metal upside down "u" shaped bike lock. The bike was curbside. I think that someone cut the lock and rode off or threw it into a pickup. The area was high traffic the whole time I was away from the bike.

Cannondale ST500 Sport Touring

Location

Stuart Building at Illinois Institute of Technology
31st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Araya wheels and bar end shifters. Shimano 600 group set and dual-use pedals (clip on one side, platform on the other.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone. Helmet was present with u-lock thrown alongside the bike on the grass. The lock was cut (not sawed) in two locations, and the bike was missing from the scene.

2 Bicycles --Electra Townie 24

Location

3 story Brownstone
5444 N Winthrop Unit 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Ladies and Men's -- Forward Pedaling
Color: 
Ladies Green/Men's Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electra Townie 24 speed unique in that pedals are pushed forward Takes pressure off the joints. Ladies Green bike with Silver-gray comfort seat and a silver detachable grocery bike basket attached on front handlebars. Men's Black Bike with black vinyl frame bag.

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?: 
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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Men's (black Townie 24) and Ladies bikes were combo cable locked together on first floor metal porch at rear of building (security camera/enclosed fenced parking area--gate was open) off alley running parallel to Redline south of Bryn Mawr stop @ Catalpa. Bikes were stolen between 9 pm Tues. August 13 and 5 pm August 14 2014.

Orbea onix

Location

Home
3631 n magnolia ave unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
01101137324
Size: 
T105 woman's
Color: 
White/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition, there is a red light on the back wheel and a blue light on the handlebar . There is a black pack attached to the seat

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the basement. I live in a brownstone and you need keys to get in the yard both gates are locked the doors are all locked to the house. We had a break in. The people broke in through the basement window and stole my bike

2011 Specialized Secteur Elite Apex

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2202 N Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602234260F
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a mileage computer and storage sack under seat with riding sunglasses and replacement tube.

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?: 
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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
At the Lincoln Park Zoo where the bike was locked to the rack just north of the back/east Zoo entrance on Cannon. Locked with 3-4 other bikes and cable was cut leaving the other bikes behind but stealing mine.

World S Series Schwinn

Location

Doggy Style Petshop
2023 West Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
8NIDC09B14494
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a back rack. Had a flower sticker on it. Had an Elmhurst College 114 ID number on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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?: 
Less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside off of Division street while I was watching the USA game at a pub. Came out at the conclusion of the game and the bike was gone. Whats most frustrating is that there were lots of people sitting outside eating in broad daylight.

Roadmaster Granite Peak 26" Men's Mountain Bike, Black

Location

Presidential Towers
555 West Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old.has zefal water bottle holder and a flash light is attached to the handle bars (zefal).Most importantly the handle grips are almost coming out and are not secured properly.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
120 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of the 555 west madison building and when I returned at approximately 9:30 PM CDT,the cable was cut and kept in place of the bike.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Open Books Bookstore, Ltd
213 W Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N9KI45694
Size: 
Small, size 15 or 16
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, like new. Has a black rack on the back. On the frame: Ann Arbor bicycle license 71464 sticker, Two-wheel Tango sticker, 175 W Jackson bike parking sticker. It also has Shimano shifters.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The cable lock was cut in broad daylight in the middle of the day, in front of Open Books on West Institute St. The helmet was locked with it, and was left behind by the thieves.

trek marlin

Location

Navy Pier
lake shore dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29er
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, two water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
twenty minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front side of navy pier, we were inside for twenty minutes, came back Bike was gone. We're visiting Chicago from Pennsylvania and wanted to see Chicago from bike. The bike was my girlfriends anniversary gift to me. It was expensive but has much greater sentimental value.

Schwinn caliente

Location

Jefferson Park Transit Station
4917 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink Schwinn Caliente

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
bike was parked at the Jefferson Park train station in the bike parking area for 2 days, came to get bike, was not there neither was lock

Whit Miya road bike

Location

5200 w Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Long bike pump parallel to the top frame tube. Has a little spike where the bike pump fits into place. Non working bike computer on handlebars (out of battery).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike stays in the garage.
Incident Description: 
The perpetrator left their bike in our garage.

Kent Gran Convor

Location

Morse red line stop. Lunt street bike lot.
lunt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair. Old school ten speed with ripped up handlebar fuzz. Small metal rack over rear wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
one work day
Incident Description: 
Locked up at the Morse Red Line bike lot. Not sure if the lock didnt catch or they cut it. But they left my helmet there.

fuji road frame single speed

Location

2559 w. augusta blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
about 56? really tall frame
Color: 
grey/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it is a fuji road frame with a 27" rear with a red CST tire and a pista fork with a 700 front with a black and red striped CST tire. it has a BMX stem and handle bars, along with DK iron cross bmx pedals. the frame is painted grey and has the red chipping through. it has an independent trucks sticker on the headtube and a nordic thunder sticker under the seat. The seat is a red sparkly schwinn saddle. it also has a black bottle cage and a lizard skins top tube pad.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from secluded 2nd story porch. while owner was in house.

Giant Yukon

Location

Beach and Dean
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a speedometer, headlight and bell mounted to the handlebars, new blue plastic pedals and an oversized padded gel seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My neighbor called to ask if I had left the garage open (I hadn't) around 11:00am. They closed the garage then. When I made it home from work at 5:30pm I found the bike missing.

Lemond Big Sky SLT

Location

Clients Home
winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
clear coated aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VGC New steel front fork, White Tomasso Seat, White handlebar tape

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?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to fence, walked clients dog came back and bike was gone.

Diamond Back Response XE 29er Mountain Bike

Location

Union Station
400 Block of W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just a few months old! 6" amber light on front, no kick stand. Flashlight attached to handle bars along with a cell phone holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen along with Trek 7200 ladies low hybrid from the bike rack in 400 block W. Jackson by Union Station.