Recent Reports

Schwinn Clear Creek

Location

home
2419 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium frame
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good -- this one is a plain old boring from Target bike, a friend wanted to pitch it, and instead gave it to me. I keep it around for guests to use. No distinguishing features, would be distinguishing if it's found with my other two stolen bikes (Bianchi and Kettler)

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
intermittantly stored in basement when no being used
Incident Description: 
My building was broken into between 2am and 8 am, they made off with a bunch of random things and MY THREE bikes!!! They didn't steal any of my neighbors bikes.

Kettler (Dana??)

Location

home
2419 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
57-61 (unsure)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair -- euro/dutch style German bicycle. w. fenders, generator lights (head and tail), enclosed chain/rear drive train, SRAM shifter on the right handle. One hand brake (for front wheel), rear coaster brakes, NO skirt guard -- picture is inaccurate, built in luggage rack, odd tire valves (a euro kind, that is neither schrader nor presta, but works with a presta pump), black Brooks leather saddle (not pictured),.... bought this thing before dutch-style bikes were readily available. Kevin at Boulevard Bikes special ordered the bike by request.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
theft happened between two and 8 am -- frequently in use -- not ever stored for a long time
Incident Description: 
Our apartment building was broken into and three bikes (all mine) and some other things (a lamp, some luggage) were also stolen. Incident happened between 2am am 8am

Bianchi Brava (2003)

Location

home
2419 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Selle Italia saddle with blue stitching, white fenders, Celeste Green front wheel rim, Celeste Green handle bar tape, red rear wheel rim. standard clip pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Our building was broken into between 2am and 8am. Three bicycles were stolen (also a Kettler and a Schwinn). I have had my Bianchi since 2003. I am about to move to Japan, and that bike is my primary source of transport (here and there). Bicycle was originally purchased (and all mechanic work has been completed) at Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square. Any information is helpful!!! Love that bike so much :(

Ross Mt Washington

Location

Carmen and Glenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Medium (17 to 19 inches)
Color: 
White/Milky
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an old Ross Mt Washington mountain bike. It's white in color, has chrome rims and wide tires that are old and cracked. Cantilever brakes, spongy grips. The handlebars were pushed forward. No seat/seatpost. 10 speed with thub shifters on the handlebars. Shimano SIS derailler. It has some scratches here and there but overall decent shape. Bottom bracket was shot and wobbly -- needs new bearings.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few months
Incident Description: 
It was my old bike -- the first one I had since I moved to Chicago a few years ago. It was in pretty beat up condition. It's been sitting in the basement all the way by the back wall where usually nobody goes. I think some polish maintenance guys took it probably thinking it was abandoned. It has very little value but has a lot of sentimental value to me.

Trek 4300

Location

Garage
2728 N. Racine Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU199C0227B
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not a very old bike but definitely showed some aging due to exposure to outside conditions. Dirty, not rusty, in some parts.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
All the time
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from enclosed garage parking spot. The spot is shared by two other families. The bike was secured to a hanging hook and relatively hidden behind a parked car. The garage door was either left open or forced open for the theft to occur.

Schwinn Madison

Location

Residential Home on Leland and Seeley/Hamilton
2120 W Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium Sized. Adjustable Seat and Back Tire
Color: 
White and Light Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is no Schwinn emblem on front of bike (I have it), One tire's rim is yellow (back) the other silver, Yellow Handlebars where the left one is ripping, may or may not have the lock still around the neck of it, the bolts on the back are pretty rusted.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
I left it unlocked for <5 minutes to use the bathroom
Incident Description: 
I believe someone saw me not lock the bike up to the fence. There was a group of men just west of me on Leland and when I came outside the bike was gone and as were they. The men were tall, white men and on the huskier side.

Bianchi Avenue

Location

211 East Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"(Approx.) 700cc
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stell frame with bumps and bruises, celeste (green) fenders, milk crate on rear rack, flat bars on negative quill stem. VEGAS SUCKS STICKER

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bikes were left locked together and then locked to car hitch rack that was locked to car at the parking lot at E. Ohio and N. Fairbanks

ParkPre Solitude No Suspension

Location

The Levee
4035 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
26'' pedals if that helps
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was from the early 90's had definite wear. The seat is wrapped in electrical tape. The cap to the right gear shift is missing. Just replaced the plastic pedals with metal diamondback ones. Sticker by the base near the chain has bike shop.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Looks like there were scratches on the pole & no evidence of fragments of my lock on the ground. Suspicious when there were several bikes all around mine in much better condition locked similarly went untouched.

2005 Specialized Crossroads XC Elite

Location

2016 W Farragut Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P0523169
Size: 
55
Color: 
Carbon (Dark Gray)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Left side of handlebar has a scratch from the front reflector being put off and on. Scuff marks around the logo on the top tube from being on a bike hitch. And scuff marks on "S" logo located on the seat tube where a lock was attached.

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?: 
Stolen between 8pm and 8am.
Incident Description: 
Someone jumped an 8 foot fence to get onto our back porch. Took the bike in the yard. Unscrewed the bike lock bracket, dropped it in the yard and left.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Nuveen Investments Building
333 W Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Green/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has added handle bar grips; saddle has a slit for airflow to your crotch; no kickstand; no water bottle holder; black tape around the frame by the chain derailer.

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

Magna-(Target brand)

Location

Lincoln Park (across from Supera Park on Racine Ave)
2560 N. Racine Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" (wheel heigh 18")
Color: 
Royal Bluish-Purplish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used. Seat doesn't stay up anymore. There is a diamond shaped sticker on the front bar that says "Statesman".

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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
I do not use the bike everyday so, I do not know when the bike was stolen exactly. It was sometime after september 15th.

Hyper pro spinner bmx bike

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
black/ with custom blue grips/ blue pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very nice condition , blue grips, black seat , blue pedals , black tires . A picture below is the bike with black grips & black pedals we changed them to blue.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
a couple of hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our shed it wasnt locked up in the shed, but there was a lock on our shed. They stole only our bike and took the lock with them.

SE Lager 2011

Location

Thomas and California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICSE 08F05315
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a couple months old / there is a good amount of blue jean dye on the seat / the peddals are shifted and crooked due to a recent car accident and the chain makes a really loud clicking sound because of this

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was within a locked foyer. Foyer was broken into and my bike along with other bikes were stolen. Last seen at 1am. Discovered stolen at 8am

motobecane super mirage

Location

Christopher Hooker
1146 S. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54-56cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good/refurbished, deraileurs removed, fixed gear, white super deep v wheels, conti gatorskin rear tire

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I had it locked sturdily while I was at my girlfriends house over night. heard a lot of traffic overnight, maybe victim of a particular bike theft ring in logan square.

Specialized Langster black headset stem and bullhorn handlebars

Location

CTA Damen Brown line stop
Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
NA
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker residue on stem, black rubber grips

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Headset stem and handlebars were removed after pinch bolts taken out.

early to mid 90's Benotto Modelo Road bike

Location

Weisman Park
W Oakdale Ave and N Mildred Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, comfortable fit for a 5'3" woman
Color: 
Gold/Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All original parts including decal stickers, except new black seat (locked with cable to frame) and mint green handlebar tape. Presta valves, original foot clips, and decal on fork is beginning to peel. Paint is in good condition with a few chips/scuffs here and there.

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 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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a U lock to fence at the NE corner of Weisman Park at Mildred and Oakdale Ave's, a highly trafficked park with lots of families and children. My bike was secure and undisturbed when I left my apartment at 9:40am and returned at 10:00am to walk my dog. At 10:30am I exited my apartment to ride to work and the U part of the lock was laying on the ground inside the park fence and my bike was gone.

Trek 1500 SLR

Location

lakeview
lakewood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm - i think! i'm short - 5"4'
Color: 
red/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat is a Terry Damselfly that is worn on both front sides. There is a scrape on left side of bike (looking at from handlebars) where I crashed. Has a cateye computer that doesn't work. Pedals are red speedplays. Wheels are not the stock wheels - bontrager, handlebar tape is gray.

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage in Lakeview.

Specialized rock hopper

Location

N. Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new with road tires on a mountain bike. Silver front fork. rear breaks tight and not fully working.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 1/2 months

Sun beach cruiser bike

Location

10 south dearborn ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Mediu
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of stickers (CCA fish stickers, Patagonia Atlanta sticker etc)

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?: 
2 hours

Surly Cross Check

Location

Ukranian Village
Chicago and Oakly
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M9070690
Size: 
56
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost all Surly decals were worn off. Most likely two ulocks attached to the right side of the back rack. One of the ulocks is rusted on.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
One day?
Incident Description: 
Locked bike somewhere in Ukrainian Village. Was unable to locate the next day.