Recent Reports

2012 Raleigh Detour 4.5

Location

Back porch of my apartment
2208 W Berteau Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:53pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS022511901
Size: 
19in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - 2 months old. It had a black rack, a pink water bottle holder and pink water Bottle, and purple flowery panniers. it was stolen with a 2009 Jamis Citizen black and gold

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?: 
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?: 
2 months every day on the back porch locked to a radiator
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off the 2nd floor of an enclosed back porch. Was u locked to another bike (2009 Jamis Citizen also listed here) and then chained to a radiator. Woke up and Both bikes were missing without a trace.

2009 Jamis Citizen

Location

Enclosed back porch of my apartment
2208 W Berteau ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:41pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20in frame
Color: 
black and Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ecellent condition, bike had a beige dog carrier on back, a black rack on the rear wheel from Rei, mostly black with some gold on the frame, had front end suspension, there was silver reflecting tape placed on the front and back of the bike. It was stolen with a black Raleigh 4.5 19in with purple panniers and a pink water bottle holder.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 year - i kept it locked to a radiator on my porch
Incident Description: 
Bike taken off the 2nd floor of an enclosed back porch . Was chained to another bike: a black Raleigh 4.5 and both were u locked to a radiator with a heavy duty steel cable.

Marin Racing Bike

Location

1915 W School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 9:53am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black w/ blue writing - black & blue tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Distinguishing features include blue wrap on handlebars (there is a gap on the left side in the wrapping). Water bottle holder and pump attached to frame. A few spots of corrosion on frame near back tire. Has an older model Cateye light on the front.

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?: 
Around 1 week.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a garage and was placed there after Memorial Day. It was taken sometime between then and 6/6.

TREK 4500

Location

In front of the Bank of America buildin
Clark Street and Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 7:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16 in
Color: 
black and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition 4500 TREK. It was an older model but well maitained. The seat would be missing because I keep that with me.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several hours.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a bike rack while at work. I ride it almost every day and tend to leave it at this rack. When I went out for lunch I realized the bike was gone and the only thing on the floor was a piece of velcro from the handlebars. The bike is a good condition trek 4500. older model (2008 I think) but still a nice bike.

Gitane Track

Location

Milwaukee ave at damen
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 8:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
light blue chipped pain
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gitane 1974 Track bike. Phil wood hubs, Campagnolo Montreal rims, chrome fork. Cinelli pista bars. steel cinelli stem.

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?: 
hour or so
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked on a rooftop, i walked away from it came back and it was gone

Trek Womens Hybrid

Location

Crew Bar
Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Canvas Panniers on mounted rear rack (black), Bike Computer, Headlight, black water bottle cage

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked on Broadway in front of Crew Bar and locked to light pole along with another bike. When I came out about 2 hrs later, the lock was cut and left and the other bike was there as well.

Trek 3900

Location

In front of GAP
3216 North Broadway Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 6:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
c54eq889
Size: 
woman's
Color: 
blue and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake does not work. Half yellow, half blue.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
Yellow and Blue Trek 3900 mountain bike with cable combination lock was stolen in front of GAP on Broadway in lakeview.

Lotus Touring Bike

Location

6 flat
2023 West Rice Street, 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
23 to 26 inch frame
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Lotus Oddesy, Suntour components and Bontrager slick tires - DOUBLE LOCKED to a black Cannondale M400 mountain bike

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?: 
In garage of private residence for weeks.
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a Cannondale M400 mountain bike with 2 older round key ulocks. Bikes last seen in AM around 9:15 when I unlocked my daughter's bike from them. Noted missing from garage around 4:45 pm same day. Two other bikes had been stolen from this location. Bikes would have to been carried out together and could not be rolled out. Carried away or loaded into a truck????? Suspect the space was watched. Garage is used by 6 tenants and not everyone is good with putting down the door all the way. Neighbors often note the door is left open.

1998 Cannondale M400 Mountain Bike

Location

2023 West Rice Street, 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blackburn rack mounted on back. Was locked to another bike in the same space, double U locks. Continental nubby tires (CPD style tires)

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?: 
In garage of private residence for weeks.
Incident Description: 
Two bikes locked together (each to the other) in a private garage which opens to an alley. Bikes (Cannondale M400 and an Orange Lotus touring bike) were locked with two old style U locks with round keys,but not locked to any structure. I saw the bikes around 9:15 AM when I unlocked my daughters bike from them and she rode her bikes to school. Bikes noted missing around 4:45 same day when I went to store/lock daughter's bike after school. Garage door on the back of the building often gets left up by other tenants. Alley is just off Chicago and Damen and is frequented by many pickers. Two other bikes stolen from the same space. Suspect the space had been scouted. Bikes had to have been taken together - would not roll the way they were locked together.

Fuji Declaration

Location

Witts Bar and Patio
2913 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, May 25, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icfu12m03985
Size: 
for over 6ft
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition, 3 days old. Tires have a red in-set

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?: 
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?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
First bike in the city, the bike shop didn't have U-Lock's so I bought the next best... run a restaurant and didn't have time to get a better lock until my next day off.. Bike didn't last until my next day off. If you see it, please help me get it back.

2004 Kona Smoke

Location

Humnoldt Park
2837 W. Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 4:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two weeks
Incident Description: 
Left bicycle chained up on back porch at 230 pm on June 5th 2012 and bike was gone by 9:30 pm same day.

1975ish Schwinn 10-speed

Location

my home
2257 N Kedzie Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small women's
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My fabulous bike had two black metal cages on the back.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ten days
Incident Description: 
My u-lock was (stupidly) locked through the front tire into a metal window grate. The thief removed the front tire and took the bike.

Shogun Selectra

Location

House
E pennsylvania ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
D5757646
Size: 
57
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike very well conditions although has some scratches. All Shimano components. This is a very well kept vintage japanese bike 1980's maybe 1987.

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?: 
5 hours in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked and was stolen from garage.

Novara Buzz

Location

651 W. Washington Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 5:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F0317031
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Heavily duct-taped red light on seat post. Faded Chrome sticker on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from rack outside office. Left lock. Rack was shielded from street view at time by mobile blood donation coach, which likely made theft easier. Other bikes around left untouched. Bike was likely chosen because locked only to frame.

Raleigh Women's Venture Comfort Bike

Location

Private house
1938 Maple Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U116N19131
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Basket attachment. Pink bell. Water bottle attachment on crossbar.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was next to back door in locked enclosed side path. Owner was home at the time. Gate lock was broken.

independent fabrication crown jewel sec

Location

damen and evergreen
2001 w evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 12:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
151C551
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Independent fabrication crown jewel sec set up as a fixed gear with an enough eccentric hub Velocity deep v on rear. Schwalbe durability tires white sidewalls Shimano mountain pedals. Lock is probably on bike still. Two other identifying numbers which appear on my receipt and may or may not appear somewhere on the bike are 556716 and 51403.

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Stolen while Locked up overnight to a pole (newer u-lock w/flat key) Was pushed up over the pole so lock is still on frame

Trek 7.1 FX 2012

Location

Residential
820 North Wood Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 4:09pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU113C1088G
Size: 
17.5 M
Color: 
"Gunmetal" (silver)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
male hybrid brand new (bought 2 weeks ago). full black fenders. wheel and seat locked.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U-Locked frame and fence
Incident Description: 
I didn't notice it was missing at 8:45pm. I went to ride it this morning at 7:45am and the fence was cut. The bike was attached via U-Lock.

Dawes Haymaker 1000

Location

Cortland's Garage
1645 W. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large - 21" Frame
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 3 years old, in pretty good shape. It is a gray hardtail and has disc brakes. A maple leaf is on frame. (See stock photo above)

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours.
Incident Description: 
I was inside at a trivia night for about 2.5 hrs. My bike was locked about 15 feet from door of Cortland's Garage, right next to the outdoor seating area where several groups were seated - I was inside, dang it. My guess is the thief nicked it pretty quick and discretely with some cable cutters as no one outside seemed to notice. Hopefully the camera outside has some decent footage.

Univega road bike (80s model)

Location

Moffat and Campbell in Logan Square (Milwaukee and Western)
Moffat St. and Campbell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 5:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple Univega frame from the 80s. Paint was chipped on the lower tube where it was locked. Leather lady Brooks saddle. Single speed bike with 28" White Industries free wheel. Mustache handlebars with silver wraptape.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Whoever stole this bike ripped the entire tow zone sign it was locked to out of the ground. And took the bike elsewhere to cut the lock.

Cannondale T800

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2100 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 6:33am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used, blue paint, Suunto bike pod attached, small saddlebag at the back of the seat. Lock attached to bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I tied my bike up on the bike racks right in front of the Zoo on the bike racks in place for visitors. The cable was tied around the bike frame, front-wheel and stationary bike rack as well as though my son's smaller bike (which was not stolen). After visiting the zoo for 45 minutes, we came back to find that the bike was stolen, the cable left and my sons bike left there.