Recent Reports

Yokota Discovery mid-to-late 1980's

Location

51st Street & Kenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
white frame, yellow fork and head tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good riding condition. Scratches over most of frame. 12 speed. Down-tube shifters.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with flat-key U-lock to parking sign through frame and front wheel. Bike was locked outside in Hyde Park neighborhood around 9pm. When retrieving bike around midnight, sign had been dislodged and bike was gone.

Fuji Grand Tourer SE

Location

21st and Throop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JK002967
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red Frame with White Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White wheels, white seat post, curved handlebar, 12 gears

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Garage door was open. Someone probably grabbed the locked bicycle.

scattante americano

Location

Apartment
1111 s racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
dark copper and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it is about 5 months old and in decent condition it is a little rusted on the chain.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
there are some rips on the orange seat and on the frame there are chips in the paint. also the front reflector is missing also the reflector on the pedal

Trek 6500 SLR

Location

400 block waiola
La grange park il , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new broken front reflector, unique stickers on frame see photos

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?: 
15 min

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

East-West University
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1312c7957
Color: 
Grey/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old minor wear. Had Front and back fenders (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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from front of work in front of a "security" station.

Trek 2007-8 1.1 or 1.2

Location

Corner of Cornelia and Broadway.
630 West Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Trek, unsure of serial number
Color: 
Black with red grip tape on handle bars.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike with two red water bottle holders. Red handble bar tape.

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?: 
5-6 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked over night outside of Corneila and Broadway. Woke up to ride to friend's home, and found cut chain. Did not file a police report. Trek road bike circa 2007-8.

Trek Blue Hybrid Road Bike

Location

Park Place Towers
655 w. irving park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 3, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Normal Women's size bike for someone around 5'6
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Treek Hybrid mountain road bike. Serfas brand seat.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign that was at Irving Park Road and Pinegrove Road. I last road and locked the bike on October 26. I went out of town and came home on November 3rd to find the pole completely taken out of the ground and the bike gone along with the lock.

Men's Schwinn Trailway Hybrid

Location

Civic Opera House
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 3, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, broken kickstand, front and rear mounts for BikeZone bike lights.

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?: 
Up to 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike missing from bike rack in front of Civic Opera House. Stolen sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:15 PM.

Schwinn Sierra

Location

California Blue Line station
2211 N. California Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 3, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Pale yellow/beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, has "Harold" spelled out on the frame along with a Chainlink sticker, bottle cage, Planet Bike rear rack with a plastic crate attached, crate covered in beer stickers.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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: 
Bike stolen from rack in front of the California blue line station. Left it at 8:00AM when I went to work, gone when I returned at 6:00PM.

Novara Fiona Women's Bike 2011

Location

77 West Huron
77 W. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
791-245-0033
Size: 
adult women's bike
Color: 
gray/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, black plastic basket attachment piece added to front handlebars

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Several bikes were stolen from the same garage at multiple times.

Woman's custom built fixie

Location

Apartment
850 S Loomis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Dark teal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a willy wonka, harry potter, and pac man stickers. White handlebar tape, and white rims.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over the weekend
Incident Description: 
Left in basement over night went to go to school Monday morning, and bike and lock are gone. Other bikes downstairs still intact.

2014 Colnago C59

Location

Residential basement
2511 w leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C5N835
Size: 
52s
Color: 
Dark gray and black with neon orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition. This bike's paint scheme is the only one like it in the USA- it was a custom paint project from the manufacturer and as such is a one-off. It's a racing bicycle with an electronic drivetrain and a power meter on the non-drive side crank arm.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone associated with the general contractors doing work on our building entered the basement through an open door left that way by the contractors and walked out with the bike. I believe the bike was sold on Craigslist one day later for $500 cash as a 'Colnago C69'

Mercier Kilo WT

Location

Pulaski Between Fullerton and Altgeld
Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new, Has a Planet Bike rear fender, Brooks B-17 narrow saddle in antique brown slight gouge in side near the last rivet, matching Brooks bar tape with cork bar ends, Shitty cages with bent reflectors on the bottom of the pedals

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
up to 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself through the front wheel in the back of my car with a jacket and backpack thrown over it (all windows were privacy glass) parked less than a block from my building at pulaski and altgeld. I went to my car to take my bike to work and found my rear window bashed in and my bike gone, the thief left everything untouched including the back pack and five dollar in plain sight.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

937 W. George St. (alley behind)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 31, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU012C2252G
Size: 
Men's 20"
Color: 
Metallic Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition; black toe clips/straps; water bottle holder; kickstand.

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?: 
Bike is always stored in my garage.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my garage, which was unknowingly left open by another tenant. The bike is not locked as the garage is an enclosed garage with keys and garage openers only held by two parties. I believe someone walked by, saw the open garage, and simply carried the bike over the cars and out the open garage.

Trek Allant

Location

The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 North Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
17.5 in frame
Color: 
Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was two years old in excellent condition! Just a few scratches on the frame. The frame and fenders are beige, the saddle is a light brown leather, and the basket is brown and woven. Rather than the original steel fenders, this I just had chromoplastic beige fenders put on. I believe they may have been made by SKS (I know they're not Trek).

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days in front of the Theatre School building at DePaul University (2350 North Racine)
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in front of a school building at DePaul University. I had planned on riding it home that night, but, after working at in the library until almost 2am, I decided to cab it home and pick up my bike in the morning. The bike must have been stolen while I was either at the library (Oct. 29-30 from 8pm-1:30am) or while I was home over night (Oct 30 2am-10am). I am assuming the thief cut through the lock and took it with him.

Retrospec Beta Series Single Speed with Flip Flop Hub

Location

1025 north sacramento avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Matte black frame, gold rims and handlebar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is matte black with gold rims and handlebar, but the gold on the left hand side is much more yellowed and faded than the right from being exposed to sun more on that side. The bike was in perfect condition, I just bought it.

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?: 
daily
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my backyard which is surrounded by a huge locked and almost completely secluded fenced off area. It looks like someone was biking down the alley, dropped their bike to creep around, and then hopped the fence and broke out of the locked in area with it. They left their bike in my neighbors yard I think.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Ukranian Village
Cortez & Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15" Women's frame
Color: 
Silver blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is scratched and rusty in places; seat has two rips; hybrid tires are mismatched; black rack on back; black basket on front; Stahlex chain was wrapped around the handlebar post; silver horns on ends of handlebars; brass bell; front and rear lights; bottleholder; small bar attached to seat post; knobby hand grips

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was propped up against the back of my building, unlocked. I intended to run upstairs to get the basement key and got sidetracked...when it occurred to me a few hours later that I'd forgotten to bring the bike indoors, the bike and my Nutcase helmet (which was hanging from the handlebars) was gone. My bad! The only photo I have of the bike is from the Critical Mass Underwear Ride this past summer...

Jamis Sputnik 2009

Location

Kelly High School
4136 S. California Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seized seatpost.Fender has orange sticker saying "watch for cycles". 2 chicagolawoffices stickers which is of the Chicago flag. Above Jamis logo has a big scratch covered with electrical tape. Both tires are gatorskin and rims are Alexrims. Back presta valve has bullet cap.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 to 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike lock certainly cut and is missing

GT Passage

Location

Douglas Park
1423 S Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29" wheels
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but not shiny. There is a small tear in the back right of the seat. The front brake has a notch out of the end of the brake on the left side where the cable hooks in for when you take off the front wheel.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was at a city park and was not locked up since we were near
Incident Description: 
My children and I were at Douglas Park and we rode our bikes there. We just parked our bikes by the playground equipment and the kids were playing on the playground. Someone snuck up when I was not looking and took my bike.

Linus Roadster Sport

Location

Home
1618 W Ontario St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
L2E0400551
Size: 
51 cm frame
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches, cracked back reflector. Otherwise good condition. Straight handle bar, silver rear rack, fenders, kickstand, leather seat and handles, bell.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was hanging inside a back enclosed porch.
Incident Description: 
I was coming back from a run and I saw a man riding on my bike just a block from my house. He was a black man wearing a black leather jacket, black skull cap.