Recent Reports

Schwinn Cruiser - 1970's/1980's

Location

Superior & Wells
West Superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
Women's, Apx. 19 inch wheels
Color: 
Red/Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In moderate shape. Burgundy with white letters, squarish mirror on the left handlebar.

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?: 
From 9am until 6pm
Incident Description: 
Stolen during the day, was properly locked to the bike rack outside of my building. Filed a police report and heard that another bike had been stolen earlier in the day about 1-2 blocks away at a different office.

Giant Cypress DX

Location

Montana St & Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GZ4Z8026 or G2428026
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was purchased in June of 2005. Features of the bike were a comfort gel seat, "slimed" tires, and a mount for a U-lock on the vertical post beneath the seat. It is likely that a black U-lock is still attached to the front of the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 a closed 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
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a U-lock to a parking sign on the south side of Montana St. about 50 feet from Lincoln Ave. The bike was locked at the location after 7:00pm and gone by 11:00pm. In the area there were security personal guarding equipment being used for a film shoot. By 11pm, the bike was missing and the sign it to which it had been locked was laying in the parkway. The sign had pulled out of the ground.

1970s Raliegh 3-speed hub cruiser

Location

Outside of Taylor Street Deli on Western Ave at Taylor St
1012 S Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Fit for 5'4" female
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue tape on front fender. UIC Flames sticker on Frame. Worn UIC College of Cycling sticker on frame below seat, worn from also present u-lock holder which has loosened up and fallen down. Front headlight and Back headlight holders. Front brakes squeak a bit due to an automobile hit and run week prior (what poor luck I have!) and the front fender rattles a lot (which was why I attempted to hold it tight with the blue tape...)

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 a closed business.
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: 
I last saw the bike at 4pm on Monday, May 26, upon leaving the house to go to a BBQ. I returned that evening around 9pm, but do not recall whether the bike was there or not - I didn't look for it since I was not anticipating it be stolen. The bike and lock were gone this morning at 9am, no evidence of a bike ever having been there was found. Having previously lost a bike due to my own negligence (cheap cable lock and poor locking technique) I'm positive I locked my bike with the Kryptonite U-Lock, with the new Flat key, through the frame and front wheel to the City of Chicago n shaped bike rack, located approximately 5 feet from my front door. I woke up around 4am from the sound of strong gusts of wind blowing the Deli sign located outside of my window, and again, did not look to see if my bike was missing - I feel like if the sign blowing in the wind woke me up, the sound of someone sawing a u-lock surely would have as well. The bike and lock are gone. :(

Pepsi/Fila Mountain Bike

Location

International House, University of Chicago`
1414 e 59th St,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 9:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Normal/Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Pepsi and Fila decals all over the bike. Blue Pepsi pouch on the rear. Clear 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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The U-Lock was probably sawed off. It happened at night, very likely. If you see a bike like it, it is very distinctive and hard to mistake, please call/take a photo. Thanks very much for your help! -Adam

2006 GT Avalanche 3.0

Location

5208 W Hutchinson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:49pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
g6ava3m2
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in great condition. This GT has a, green front light, an under the seat bag, and handle bar extensions. I still have the key to the lock so whoever took it if they need the key let me know, also the wheels are locked so good luck changing a flat.

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?: 
Bike not locked.

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?: 
Less then four months
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of my basement there was no aparent break in so I can't say for sure when it happened just that one day I went down there to ride it and it was gone. I found it very odd because nothing else was taken just the bike.

Dynacraft 8536-61j

Location

337A 9th Street Avenue D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 1:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, and the seat had a adjustment to 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I leanded my bike to my friend. He did not bring it back that day. He say "He had a flat left it at a friend house and would bring it back to me today at 8:00 am" which he did not. I heard he sold my bike for some crack which make this whole situation wack.

Fuji Odessa

Location

Reynold's Club, University of Chicago
57th and University
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White, Silver, Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, slight paint wear. Rear brakes rub against wheel - the wheel rim is very shiny. The paint is especially worn underneath the seat where I would keep my lock.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
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: 
Bike was left overnight locked to a bike rack on a major university thoroughfare, next to the busy student center. The lock was fairly well mangled, with the plastic rubber coating peeled back from the keyhole and deep scores in the steel. Only one arm of the U was successfully freed, and the entire thing is bent.

Schwinn Voyager

Location

Racine and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 9:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HUA07C12283
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition,

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?: 
The bike was taken from the garage
Incident Description: 
Someone came into the garage took 2 bike and left out the garage door.

Gary Fisher Wingra - Black

Location

Corner of Ontario and Michigan
625 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu263c1571b
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Gary Fisher Wingra Bike in great condition. Just bought it last year.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike on the bike rack on the corner of Michigan and Ontario. There are about 5 bike racks there. Also had a chain going from U-Lock on front tire through the back tire. The chain was cut. Incident happened anywhere between 9 pm and 11::30 pm.

Decathlon - Triban Trail 7

Location

Millenium Park
100 s Colombus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Touring Trail Trecking Bike French manufacturer (Decathlon) 24 speeds Front disk brake Fenders Luggage rack Lights Speed Meter Frame: 6061 aluminium.Lightweight, solid and easily controllable frame.Fork: SUNTOUR NEX 4600 fork with lockout and adjustable spring preload.Suspension fork to dampen vibration and absorb shock. On/Off system for optimum efficiency on tarmac roads.Drivetrain: SRAM 24-speed. SRAM 4.0shifters. Aluminium cranks. Suntour XCC steel chainring. SRAM ESP 4.0 rear derailleur. 42x11 gearing, i.e. 34kmph at 70 revolutions per minute (28").The gearing enables you to tackle all gradients of slope.Position: Semi-raised aluminium handlebars. Height-adjustable aluminium aheadset stem. Quick-release saddle clamp. Comfort gel saddle. Aluminium seatpost.Riding position has been designed to give you optimum control. Comfortable saddle. The stem is adjustable for better positioning on the bicycle.Wheels: Rigida Sniper machined aluminium double-wall rims. Stainless steel spokes. Quick-release aluminium front and rear hubs. Anti-puncture Trekking tyres with reflective sidewalls.Double-wall aluminium rims for increased solidity. All-purpose tyres for riding on all terrains. Reflective sidewalls for increased visibility at night.Brakes: Aluminium front V-brake. Aluminium rear V-brake. Aluminium levers.Reliable and smooth braking system.Accessories: dynamo-powered front and rear lights which stay on for up to 4 minutes when the bike is stationary. Rigid mudguards. Aluminium pannier rack with spring clip.Strong mudguards to protect the rider from mud and water spraying. High-performance lights stay on even when the bike is stationary. Trekking pannier rack with a 25kg load capacity.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen during a summer festival night event in Millenium / Grant Park. It was parked with 30+ other bikes, 100 yards from the public. Another bike close to this one had its lock cut but stayed there (mine was unfortunately nicer)

'06 Fuji Track

Location

Blue Line stop at Grand and Milwaukee
800 W Grand Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white fuji track bike with a blue Weinmann front wheel and a plain Mavic rear wheel with a Surly hub. Blue and white tape on the handlebars. Bike was locked to a street sign. The thief unbolted the sign from the ground to get my bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes stolen last night, mine and my girlfriends, which is a brown Globe hybrid. They were locked together to a signpost next to the Blue Line entrance on the northwest corner of Grand and Milwaukee. Both bikes had their frames locked to the signpost, and the two bikes had wheels and frame connected with another u-lock. The thief unbolted the sign from the ground. The pic is a bit dated. It now has a Mavic rear wheel with a Surly hub and blue and white tape on the handlebars.

Timberline GT All Terra

Location

629 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; sticker on frame with bike store name: "The Bicycle Peddler" from Lewisburg, PA; U-lock affixed to frame; trigger-shift 21-speed; green frame with white logo and brand name; extended curved handle bars with grips for climbing hills

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in alley garage for several hours beginning around 8pm. Returned at midnight to find garage door open and bike gone.

2007 Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

3539 N. Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U6YK62495
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition, yellow paint marks on front tire

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?: 
Bike was taken from the garage
Incident Description: 
I think thief came through the front gate walked back to garage open the door to the garage and took 2 bikes out of the front of garage.

Bianchi Multi-Speed Bike

Location

Bucktown
2010 W. Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 5:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large-Male Bicycle
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bianchi-Mutlispeed bicycle Brand new, just purchased a month ago - it is white, 3 speed/8 speed, has a rack on the back, and a mount for a lock on the body. It is a men's bike, I think it's the biggest size the bike comes in.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One month - but was there a week ago, so was stolen in the past week.
Incident Description: 
The bike was attached by the front feel to a bike rack, located inside my apartment building (in a bike room). The rack doesn't fit in the room, so the only way to attach your bike to the rack is by the front wheel. I had a u-lock keeping it attached to the rack. When I went to get my bike yesterday, May 15, the front wheel and u-lock were attached to the rack and the rest of the bike was gone. The room is locked and only residents have keys - but several bikes have been stolen out of the bike rooms in the past few months. This is my only form of transportation, and I had been saving for this bike for months. If you see it, please let me know!

2008 Redline R740

Location

West Loop
Fulton Market & May
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:41am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L (about a 58 or so)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red frame. Stock besides gold bmx footjaws pedals. Had wear near the seatpost clamp from poorly fitting clamp on fender and lots of scratches and nicks from being ridden around the city.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8am till 5:30. while i was working.
Incident Description: 
some fuckass stole my bike.

Giant, Boulder SC

Location

Osborn & Delong
102 W. Market St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 9:26am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GG2A7956
Size: 
medium
Color: 
red/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4yrs old, left hand grip is rolled back at the top, tip of seat is a bit scuffed

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
6hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a heavy, iron metal sculpture outside of my place of work. My boss & I left for a meeting with a client, came back less then an hour later and the bike was gone.

Giant OCR2 Road Bike

Location

1961 N. Fremont St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 25, 2008 - 2:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black - with blue and silver accents. Top Bar slightly chewed up near seat post from being mounted on a car hitch.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My basement storage room was broken into and bike and hitch were stolen.

Specialized 2008 Langster

Location

1214 N. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
dark green/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, less than a year old. I just put black tape on part of the frame to cover up the "Specialized" decal and make the bike dark green and black in color instead of dark green and white. It had a back rack and snap-on fender.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up very well to a metal pole/street sign in front of my friend's house, just a half block North of Division St. The metal pole/street sign was one that is buried several feet into the ground, not one that bolts to another metal piece on the ground. When I came out at midnight, the pole had been sawed through and thrown into the alley and my bike was no longer there. The thief must have carried the bike off, because my U-lock was locked to both the front wheel and frame. I'm very sad!!!

Womens' Specialized Hardrock, 2000 model year

Location

Rush University Hospital
1650 W Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
small adult women's sized
Color: 
Red/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a rear rack with a black milk crate attached. Was stolen without the front wheel, which was the only part that was locked to the bike rack.

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked at 7am, found missing at 8pm
Incident Description: 
The overcrowded bike rack led to a situation where bike was improperly locked so that the U-lock went only through the front tire and the front forks, thus not securing the frame to the rack. The front wheel and lock were recovered but the rest of the bike was missing.

Specialized Hard Rock Comp

Location

Outside Leo Burnett Building
35 West Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 1:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22 inch frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black square frame with red brand name

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack in front of office building during the day. Building security was unable to provide any assistance if and or when they may have seen people around the bike rack.