Recent Reports

DIAMONDBACK Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Location

Blue Cross Blue Shield Corporate HQ
300 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 10:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
26'
Color: 
Red & Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Black Handle bars, Red and Grey Frame, Recently removed Kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
Building Security has film showing the bike was stolen @ 3:20PM Sunday. I arrived and locked the bike at 1:00PM. Bike was locked up for 2hours 20 mins
Incident Description: 
BCBS Building Security has film showing the bike was stolen @ 3:20PM Sunday. I arrived and locked the bike at 1:00PM ealier the same day. Bike was locked up for 2hours 20 mins before being stolen.

Gary Fisher Advance GS

Location

944 N. Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU244C0059E
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bike with Pink Gary Fisher name printed on middle.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in garage which was broken into and taken.

Gary Fisher Wahoo

Location

Wicker Park
1735 Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22" Frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Disc brakes, after market handle bars with side guards. Headlamp brack attached on handlebars.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I left my condo in the morning only to find my bike missing. Bike was locked up using a Kryptonite U-lock.

Fuji Newest 1.0

Location

The Green Eye Lounge
2403 w Homer St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ100269
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat back tire, black scrapes on frame due to bike lock, overall good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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 days
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike home from work on a Monday and got a flat tire, so I locked it up outside my residential building, which is also in front of a bar. I thought leaving it out for a day or two before I took it to the bike shop to get my flat tire fixed would be fine, but obviously I learned a very expensive lesson. I went to work Wednesday morning and didn't think to look for my bike, but when I arrived home after work that day it was gone. I believe it probably happened between 2am-6am when not a lot of traffic or people are out on the streets.

Novato/ Marin

Location

Village Laundry
1055 North Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 1:34pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
C155GSC004
Size: 
17"
Color: 
scratched up light grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in great condition other than scratched up paint job & older brake pads. Front wheel needed truing. Front derailleur had been removed. Rear cassette & wheel had been replaced, in new condition. Brake handles on outside of black straight bar, rear derailleur shifting apparatus on inside of right handle bar. Blue tape held it all down. National Bike registry sticker on down tube. Brand new chain. Peeling reflective stickers on various parts of the frame. Largely shimano parts, truvalue crankset.

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?: 
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?: 
This was my regular parking spot, as I live nearby. It had been about 2 days without being used.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was parked in front of my apartment & a 24/7 laundry business, with one U lock through the front wheel, frame, and sign post and another through the rear wheel & frame. I last saw my bike at approximately 8am on Saturday, July 28th. I noticed that it was missing, locks and all, on Sunday, July 29th at approximately 5pm. The sign itself does not appear to have been tampered with in any way, so it is my guess that they popped the lock somehow & took it with them.

Klein Karma

Location

Chantecleer Lakes Condos - Naperville
1550 Raymond Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2012 - 2:07pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
12345270
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Yellow/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition Klein Karma bike circa approximately 2000.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Stock photo of bike. Was gone for 2 days and came back and the bike is gone, lock gone as well. Will add police report number once filed, can't get # until tomorrow.

Specialized 55 Alu Globe Hybrid Bike

Location

Residence
911 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 11:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
8276-7255
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
silver with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rear tire rack/fender; black rubber handle bar covers slightly worn; a few small rust spots on frame; serial # given above is reference number not serial #

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in fenced in back yard with strong U-lock to front tire and chainlink fence. There was no sign of theft but the bike and lock were gone and fence was intact. Someone came in our fenced in back yard and took the bike.

Pink womens Scattante W-330

Location

Friend's house
357 Webster
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall the bike is in pretty good condition (I love my bike and took good care of it!). There are a few scratches and nick on the down tube from a lock. The chain has one gold link in it and was recently changed (but does not shift correctly/smoothly now). There are two mismatched water bottle holders with one blue water bottle on the bike when it was stolen. On the left handle bar there is a Cat Eye computer. The pedals are LOOK and have been worn down a bit. The tape on the left handle bar is loose and there is a scuff on the right handle bar from a fall. Also, there is a black pouch on the back with tools and a tube / tire repair kit inside. Please help find my pretty pink bike!

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I was in a hurry and used my cable/combination lock to lock my bike (front wheel and frame) to a light pole outside my friend’s house. It was parked in the front on Webster pretty close to their door near a street corner (in a relatively busy, safe area). About an hour later my boyfriend arrived and discovered my bike was missing. The thief had cut my lock, left it and my helmet (still attached to lock) by the light pole. We ran outside immediately, a few people checked around the apartment building and down the street but found nothing. It appears there is a video camera on the building directly across from where my bike was at 357 Webster. We are currently still trying to locate the property manager and get the video. It would be amazing if it is located! It was my main mode of transportation, I feel lost without it.

Giant Cypress LX

Location

River City
800 S. Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GS408448
Size: 
17 inches
Color: 
Orange/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike. Still looked nice and new. Had black basket on the front handlebars, color changing lights on both wheels. Small pouch under the seat, black color. Bell on the front handlebars. Red backlight. Bumper sticker that reads: "I am unemployed.", located on the frame. Disk brakes. Front tire is new and different from the back tire. The tire pattern is visibly different. The seat is older and the top layer is peeling off.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Couple months. I used it every day to go to work.
Incident Description: 
Bike is used to get to work every day. I always lock it with 2 U-locks. One on the frame against solid object and one thru the front tire to a solid object. I went out of town for the weekend and when I came back last night the bike was gone. The bike was locked against a staircase railing, which is solid metal, unmovable in concrete, in the back of the building with a well lit area and with security cameras all over the place. Still someone was able to defeat the U-lock and make off with the bike. My wife's bike Trek SR 3700 was also stolen from the same location in the same manner. Report has already been filed.

Trek 3700

Location

River City
800 S. Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU008C1405G
Size: 
46 cm/ 18 inches
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new. Green color. Has matching green bell on the front handlebars. White Apple logo sticker on the front of the bike. Color changing lights on both wheels. Other colors are white and black.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Couple months. I used it every day to go to work.
Incident Description: 
I used this bike to get to work. I always lock it with 2 U-locks. One on the frame against solid object and one thru the front tire to a solid object. I went out of town for the weekend and when I came back last night the bike was gone. The bike was locked against a staircase railing, which is solid metal, unmovable in concrete, in the back of the building with a well lit area and with security cameras all over the place. Still someone was able to defeat the U-lock and make off with the bike. My husband's bike Giant was also stolen from the same location in the same manner. I will file a separate report for that bike.

Free Spirit Dynasty

Location

My garage
1643 S Throop St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Normal Women's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Little wear, blue leather seat, there was a bike lock holder attached under the seat when stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Two days. This is where it is usually parked.
Incident Description: 
My bike and my neighbor's bike were parked in the garage, where they are usually parked. When we went into the garage to take out the garbage, the garage door was open, our bikes were gone, and there was a mountain bike lying down in the middle of the garage. It looks as if the thief came in, ditched their bike, and took ours. We have no idea how they got the garage door open.

Diamondback Maravista Mens

Location

111th Street Train (Metra) station
11046 S. Hale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 8:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nothing distinguishing - good shape

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?: 
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?: 
From 8am to 7:30pm when I returned
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 111th street metra stations in Morgan park. Happened sometime from 8am to 7pm on August 9, 2012

Fisher Zebrano black/silver

Location

McDonalds Outdoor Bike Center at Millennium Park
Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 6:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C150N412
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Little storage bag underneath 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?: 
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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at Millennium Park McDonalds bike center. I went to the grass at millennium park to do yoga, Pilates, & Zumba class. Then went to get my bike but it was gone. My husbands and daughters bike was there locked up. Our bikes were not locked together but seperately.

Raleigh Passage

Location

my own stockade fenced back yard
7361 n seeley
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 12:33pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UGXK19369
Size: 
21"
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange crate attached to rear black panier frame, stickers along diagonal frame tube, paletero,icecream man style old-fashioned bell. had a new ?blue Schwinn bike helmet attached, a Kryptonite cable lock on the seat stem and a light. Has double enforced tires and extra strong wheels. Was stolen on Thursday, June 28 between 4:45 and 5:30pm. I was out of the country until this week and was unable to register the bike, unfortunately until now.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left in my back patio area surrounded by a stockade, 6' fence. left unattended from 4:45-5:30pm.
Incident Description: 
If it was stolen by someone from outside the building, it had to be 2+ people or one very strong person as the bike was heavy. The neighbors at 7359 N. Seeley can easily look into the patio area and do. Sadly, there are many people who don't work and smoke pot in that building.

2011 Trek Kaitai

Location

Old town
Cleveland & Blackhawk
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 3:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV249c1101
Size: 
15" male
Color: 
Black/White/Green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 model. Very clean w/little scratches or damage. Had tire and seat quick-release replaced with locking bolts. Hand grips replaced with GPI-S grips (that have a wide base to rest the palm of your hand on). Black Bottle cage and U lock. Behind-seat pack with flashing reflector light inside. Small black bell on right handlebar.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Routinely
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked bike room that is only accessible from the back yard of residence. Perpetrator had to get thru a locked gate and force his way into bike storage room. Bike was locked with a chain and combo lock to a standing steel shelving unit. No sign of lock or chain was left. Other (not locked) bikes were also taken. No one saw or reported anything suspicious, but I suspect thieves had to know bikes were in there b/c they are not visible to general public in any way.

Trek 820

Location

Apartment enclosed back porch
Western Ave near North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TZBY56686
Size: 
20" men's frame, 26" tires
Color: 
Blue with black "splash"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1992 model, but in excellent condition, was garage stored and unused for 15 years before taken to Chicago last year. Original shifters were replaced with grip shifters. Front tire is off road style and rear tire is narrower road style. 21 speed Shimano drivetrain. No rust and no scratches, scuff mark on side of seat. Trek color is called Electric Blue with Black Splashes, looks like a medium blue with thin lines of black paint splashed on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was in an enclosed back porch which is usually locked, but lots of construction workers in the building recently so it might have been left unlocked. One other bicycle stolen at the same time.

Pake "Rum Runner"

Location

Avondale / Logan Square
2956 N Avers; Diversey and Central Park; Belmont and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
unsure, i am 6 feet
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black BMX pedals, one front brake, "1234 GO! RECORDS, OAKLAND CALIFORIA" sticker, "BONGRIPPER" patch packing taped to frame, both on the cross bar. bar tape falling off. cane creek headset. black seat post. silver cranks.

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?: 
less than 20 minutes on my front porch
Incident Description: 
I left my bike on my porch to get a bite to eat before i left again, it was on the porch unlocked for maybe 20 minutes. i suspect it was stolen by teenagers in my neighborhood

Raleigh White Cross Bike

Location

DePaul neighborhood
2122 n. Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Painted all white no decals. SRAM equipped.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Taken from garage

KHS Four Star

Location

Garage
1826 W. Nelson St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U90200256
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition, 1 1/2 years old. Had a removable basket on front and a Topeak child seat rack on the back. The bike had an "Eat CBA" sticker on the step-through bar.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Garage door was either tripped or opened and two bikes were stolen.

Trek 720

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 7:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU1956023M
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack over rear tire.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bicycle rack located in front of the Farm in the Zoo.