Recent Reports

Panasonic road bike

Location

St. Nicholas Cathedral
800 block of N. Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Panasonic brand road bike, probably originally made in the 80's. Overall very good shape, just had new brake cables (black) installed. Silver and black water bottle holder, duct tape around the left handle bar grip, kickstand. Blue color with silver lettering.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a street sign in front of St. Nicholas on Oakley Blvd, adjacent to my apartment. When I left to take it to work the next following morning (June 13th, 10am) there was no sign or trace of it. I'm very sure it was stolen, as it seems some other bikes in the neighborhood were also taken that evening.

Windsor Wellington 2.0

Location

Lincoln Park
W.Roslyn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 3:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm; would fit someone 5'7"
Color: 
Blue Frame with Black Tires and Handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: New. Bright blue frame with the words Windsor and Wellington on them. Black bullhorn handle bars.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked it at 10pm and it was gone in the morning.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in the middle of the night. The lock and the bike vanished.

Novara

Location

Friends house
720 N. Elizabeth St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 9:32pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Great Condition. White seat that was fairly clean

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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
I believe that someone cut through the cable cord that my bike was locked up to and stole it.

Gary Fischer Wingra

Location

Landmark Theatre, intersection of Clark and Diversey
2828 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 024C1408C
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008, 10 speed bike, M frame, very good condition, rarely used, has wire water bottle/hand-held pump holder/rack, hand-held pump attached by velcro.

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: 
Locked my bike with combination lock cable to a city supplied bike rack. There were approximately 10 bikes there, when I locked my bike. Went to see a movie at Landmark Theatre, came out after movie was over, my bike was missing. There were no other bikes attached to bike rack either, however there were locks on the ground, suspect other bikes might be stolen also.

KHS urban express

Location

My home. In garage
723 s loomis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U10Y01040
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1.5 years old. Handlebar cap missing on left. Silver water bottle holder as well as u lock mounted on angled part of frame.

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?: 
Was parked in garage.
Incident Description: 
Garage door was mistakenly left open. Thief got away easy. Yes, I feel stupid but I feel worse for the dumbfuck that's got to steal shit to get by.

cannondale quick 4

Location

adler school of professional psychology
17 N dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 7:23am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
full
Color: 
black with white & green accents.
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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
got there, bike was missing

avigo boys instinct

Location

rogers park
6409 north newgard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 10:31am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
green and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rim different front has three with fans or slits in the front back has smooth rims and and those also are three in the back and both rims are black and the bike is silver and neon green and the peddles were neon 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked we live in the building
Incident Description: 
My son left the bike on the first landing of were we live and he ran up stairs to retrieve a lock he came back down and it was gone

Specialized Crosstrail 2012

Location

2140 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL or L
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Specialized Crosstrail 2012. Rear Topeak black bike rack attached.

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?: 
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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
The bike was attached to a very low fence in front of my building. The fence is only there for decoration to surround a flower bed. The bike was there when I went into the building 6/9/12 at night and then it was gone when I left my building 6/10/12.

Giant

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
N Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Womens
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, gold tape handlebars, rear panier rack, fat tire bell

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the zoo for a couple hours, came out and it was gone. Just moved to Chicago a few days ago. Nice welcoming commitee.

Novara Mia

Location

Apartment in Noble Square
720 North Elizabeth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
791-141-0038
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition, no scraps or dents. Almost like new.

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?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
My bike & a friend's bike were locked together to my gate outside of my apartment. They were locked on my property inside the gate and were most likely stolen over night. I discovered they were gone and immediately filed a police report. My friend's bike is also a Novara and it light bluish green.

GIANT Boulder Womens

Location

CTA Cumberland Blue Line
5800 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
~19"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat is cut down to be very short. Yellow Pavilion Apartment sticker.

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?: 
8hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to a bike rack at the Cumberland Blue Line Station near elevator and stairs. Both the bike and lock are missing.

2011 Giant Escape 2

Location

My back deck
2119 W. Berwyn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C41F7987
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike, frame says "GIANT" in large silver letters. Had a silver Schwinn handlebar stem and olive green seat with cris-crossed electrical tape on it. Also had an orange handled OnGuard U-lock mounted on the inside of the frame on the seat tube. It had black fenders on front and back that almost covered the whole back wheel. No lights on it at the time. Only front reflector (with some sticker adhesive on it), no rear reflector. No physical damage, about one year old.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
Please note in the picture that the lock, seat, seatpost, and stem are different. Stolen from my back deck, locked via cable to the wooden rail of my balcony. Must have cut the cable or picked the u-lock it was attached with.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

Home
4944 North Rockwell Steet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
075ET292
Color: 
Grey / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was in excellent condition. It has a sticker on it that indicates it was purchased at the village cycle center on north Wells St. It also had the mount for a New York u-lock on the frame. It has a pouch underneath its seat, and a holder for a water bottle.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I returned home from a trip on June 1 to find that my bicycle which had been U-locked to a street sign in front of my condo since the previous Monday (5/28) had been stolen. Adjacent to the street sign (no parking sign) was a white plastic chair on which the actual sign had been left presumably by the thieves. The sign had been detached from the top of the pole. The thieves likely lifted the bicycle past the top of the pole after they had detached the sign from the top of the pole. There was no trace of the bike other than the white chair and the sign which were left adjacent to the pole.

Specialized Hybrid

Location

2140 n lincoln park w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 10:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Tall to fit 6'3" male
Color: 
Black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new with rear carriage deck with only 1 screw holding it into the frame

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
bike was locked night before. next morning it was gone. no traces of a cut luck. It was a krytonite u lock in addition to chain to deter wheel theft

GT Transeo 5.0

Location

Garage of House
4551 N Narragansett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 permit stickers- 1 read 212 E Cullerton; Metal Black Basket in front= duck taped bottom b/c of holes at front corners. Scratches along top frame. Front and Rear Fenders

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?: 
2 days -Saturday June 9 2012 at 11pm
Incident Description: 
Left inside Garage of residential house. Locks were in basket, Thief removed locks and stole bike. Person came inside of side gate and entered at side door of garage and stole bike from there. Other bikes were not harmed

Specialized Langster 2009

Location

Coach house
3100 N Clifton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WDD 80203002
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Clear coat Al.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Langster with Eggbeater 3s, black tape, blue/black ties, raw aluminum with clear coat on frame and wheels. Knog lights f/r.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Trollers had targeted known, locked, storage area where the Langster and a Gary Fisher SS were regularly stored. Wood lattice to alley was broken through, cables locking bikes to stout chain in storage area. A third bike in the gated, fenced drive, was locked to wrought iron fence, chain lock cut. Three bikes stolen, locks, fence, loved access area were not a deterrent. Police report filed, don't have number yet.

Shogun Cromo

Location

Do Division street festival
Damen and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 inches aprox
Color: 
Red (maroon)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was my grandfathers used bike which I have had for five years. I get it cleaned and tuned up every season so it is in good shape. It has a maroon frame and rims. The handlebars, tires, and seat are black. The right side of the handlebars the tape is coming off. The underside of the seat is red. Thanks to the Chicago chamber of Commerce that through the Do Divion festival last week, they decided at 10 p.m. sharp to cut everyone's bike locks in the bike parking area and leave them on the side walk! Yay! What a bunch of idiots. Anyways any help would be much appreciated.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
THIS IS A VERY SIMILAR LOOKING BIKE, NOT MY EXACT BIKE. My bike still says Shogun on the frame. Bike was removed from the bike racks at the Do Division festival probably by the festival workers.

TREK 7.1 FX (Women's)

Location

my apartment
W. Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - 2 years old. Small round bike lights on front and back.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with my boyfriend's bike to a metal pole in front of my apartment. Last time I saw it was around 11pm on June 10, and in the morning the u-lock was cut, and only my bike was stolen.

Fuji Fine

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Milwaukee & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IF3H04232
Size: 
22 inch
Color: 
Red, White, & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Reflective tape and old triathlon number on frame, water bottle cage.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack and another bike (Raleigh One Way also listed) at Logan Square Blue line stop at street level outdoors. It was there from about 1pm until 230pm when we came back to find the lock cut and bikes gone.

Raleigh One Way

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Milwaukee & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 22 inch
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with yellow handlebars and pedals, Single speed bike, Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack and another bike (Fuji Fine also listed) at Logan Square Blue line stop at street level outdoors. It was there from about 1pm until 230pm when we came back to find the lock cut and bikes gone.