Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Jefferson Park Transit Center
4917 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC12D12083
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike in good condition. Had a rear luggage rack added. Black electrical tape on a handlebar to hold a bike light holder in place.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Most of one day.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through rear-wheel to Jefferson Park Terminal bike rack. Lock was still locked and in place. Must have cut through rear wheel. Or perhaps just cut through some spokes and disassembled the rear portion.

Peugot - Vintage Racing Bike

Location

1067 N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat is no longer green, I replaced it with a black cushion 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?: 
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?: 
8 hours - during the business day
Incident Description: 
Garage door was either opened electronically by a universal opener or my neighbors left the garage door open when they left for work in the morning. I returned at 5:00pm to find the bike missing. It was stolen with a ulock attached to the frame and wheel.

Electra

Location

Union station
Canal and adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer slightly used

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?: 
No more than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left downtown by union station, maybe lock was easily maneuvered

Schwinn

Location

Whistler
2421 Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Na
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake only,gator skins, mismatch bar tape silver chain

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from the rack in front of the whistler

Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle

Location

Kosciuszko Park
2653 N. Harding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
(L x W x H): 72.0 x 30.0 x 44.0
Color: 
Dark Red Cherry
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
An adult sized Schwinn tricycle with metal rear basket. Almost like new. It contains a bell on the right handle, a smiley face sticker on the frame, and the basket contains 2 gold plated emblems of skulls attached with key rings.

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 hour before discovering it had been stolen.
Incident Description: 
I had locked up my trike to a metal street sign that was implemented into the ground at the corner of Harding Ave. and Schubert Ave. I had went to visit my girlfriend at her residence when i had discovered that the trike had been missing the next morning. Upon further investigation, the pole i had locked my trike to had been pulled out from the ground. The pole was literally 2 feet underneath the surface of the ground. and the trike was gone with the street sign i locked it up to, on the ground. the U-lock must still be attached to the frame of the trike. When posted on social media about the stolen trike, one person mentioned that they had seen a kid riding that bike down Belmont Ave. around 12:30am that same night i had locked it up.

Jamis Coda

Location

My house
1469 W. Summerdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MT40910385
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. We installed vertical grips on the ends of the handle bar.

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?: 
several months
Incident Description: 
The guy got into my back yard from the alleyway and jimmied the lock on my garage. Then he just rode off. I actually have the whole thing on security camera tape. Here's a link to a humorously edited version of events. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V2VwkVqdAU

Jamis Commuter 2

Location

apartment building
2060 N. Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HV0910588
Size: 
average?
Color: 
Black with a silver band
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is less than a year old, it came with a bell on the handle bars and a rack on the back tire, it also has a fender on the back tire, I had a milk crate tied to the back too.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
overnight, maybe 10 hours
Incident Description: 
I had it locked up to the railing on my back patio and in the morning the rail was broken and my bike was gone, i think they broke the rail and took it with the lock on it

Montague Paratrooper Pro

Location

Depaul University Recreational Facility
2235 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2013 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very minor scratches on the frame.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen while I was at the depaul recreational facility. It is a rather unique bike with a thick folding frame.

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
fits someone about 5'5''
Color: 
Silver and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue tape on the handlebars, Brook's seat, blue trim around the tires

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack at the Clybourn Metra station overnight, was stolen when I returned in the morning.

Cervelo S2

Location

Apartment
1040 W Diversey Pkwy #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
White Frame with Black and Red Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Strattelli Handlebars, Campy Record Compinents, Fizik Seat

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my apartment Saturday night when I was out of town. It is unlclear if it was break in or the door was left unlocked by one of my roommates.

Cannondale c600

Location

My back porch
3800 block of Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Dark blue/purple silver logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The paint is "good from far, and far from good" Other details: Front wheel is a Oval concepts 745 carbon clencher Rear wheel is a bontrager race lite paired spoke with 8-speed hyper glide cassette. The freehub body is very badly worn with a concentric groove worn all the way around. Rear deraillure is a older shimano dore xt long swing arm with a pink lower jockey wheel One chain ring (cutting into chain stay) Shimano 600 tri color 175mm cranks with a 107mm bottom bracket Salsa steel stem, refinished in dark metal flake gray (nearly black) Gb aluminum bars with self returning "slr" black break levers Sun tour mighty shifter mounted on handle bars Moto break routing Shimano spd pedals Sella italia Flight (old style from the 90's) black saddle Newer cannondale 'carbon' wrapped seat post Unused shimano 105 down tube shifters New challenge all rubber cross tires front and rear The frame has no cable stops or braze ons.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
A young man working with at least two others, scaled a 16' pike topped fence, took the bike that was partially visible, lifted it atop a bordering garage to remove it from my premises. When startled by my super attend the thieves made haste with the bike.

2005 Fuji Track Pro

Location

3133 W.Belden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
IF5609218
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
White with Black Lettering on a Red Field
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold Drop Bars, black saddle, Silver Crank set, Black pedals and double straps, Black Deep V rims. An Orange 20 dust cap on the headset.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence in Logan Square at Belden and Kedzie at 8pm. Upon returning at 10pm lock had been cut and bike stolen.

Gary Fisher -- Tassajara (2003)

Location

My apartment (out back)
5400 S Maryland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Sorry... I know I should know, but I don't...
Size: 
18 or 19" I believe
Color: 
Deep metalic blue with red-orange accent and yellow stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In relatively good condition overall. It has some chips out of the orange top coat that expose the blue underneath on the frame with a RockShox front suspesion fork and disk bracks front and rear. Also has a beefy rear rack (black), red-orange water bottle rack, kenda 908 cross tire (mixed slick and dirt tread) in front and a big Kenda with a yellow sidewall on the back. The saddle isn't the stock MTB red leather ditty--I swapped it for a cheap black Schwinn with a little more cush that has some damage to the front (for theft deterrence, ironically...). The shock squeaks when compressed. It might even have a faded orange wrist band that says "Grand Island, MI" looped around the frame near the headset/handlebars. Also, the cranks should be a little gnarled up on the tips where the pedals attach and the pedals themselves are medal and missing their reflectors (or at least most of them). The picture included is what my bike would look like without a rear rack, different saddle, and black wall tires.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (10-ish hours)
Incident Description: 
There was no space to lock to the metal fence everyone in my apartment complex typically uses, so I locked the bike to the fence/railing of my little deck with a Kryptonite NewYorkLock U-lock and ran my cable through the front and rear tires and around a large (at least 6" x 6") wooden post for good measure. The U-lock was "defeated" by prying apart the fence and was presumably still attached to the bike when taken--the cable is also missing, so I'm guessing it was cut in order to free the bike from the post and probably would have been left lassoed to the U-lock. The picture included is what my bike would look like without a rear rack, different saddle, and black wall tires.

Giordano Rapido Single Speed

Location

Webster / Lakewood
Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a S3 black splash guard on. Also has a kryptonite u-lock wedged into the frame.

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?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
Was in the garage last night, no longer in the garage.

Genesis Day One Disc

Location

Townhouse
1232 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is almost new. It has no decals or badges on it. I built it up with DT Swiss Disc Rims, CHris King headset, Avid Elixir 1 disc brakes, Brooks B17 Special saddle, Easton Carbon Monkey bars, Dura Ace seatpost and crankset, and velo orange hand hammered fenders. The bikes also has the word "Genesis" stamped in a obscure location.

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?: 
17 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside a secure garage, and was discovered missing at 7AM, with the garage door open.

GMC 700c Denali

Location

3405 S. Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
550896380
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bicycle in top shape condition.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike may have been stolen due to the fact that it was a new road bike

Masi Speciale CX

Location

400 block of West Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
708W2E0042
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New in 2012 Black Masi Speciale CX Steel Cyclocross bike. Few small scratches on frame. Shimano SPD/Platform combo pedals, Burley trailer hitch, seat bag, Knog lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bicycle stored in locked garage. Bicycle was also locked to ceiling joist with cable lock through u-lock on frame. No sign of forced entry to garage. No other items taken, including other bicycles.

2012 Trek DS 8.2

Location

Deerfield Metra Station
860 Deerfield rd
Deerfield , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu103c1539g
Size: 
15
Color: 
White / blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the Deerfield Metra station. Police thinks they took it on the train.

Critical Cycle Fixed-Gear

Location

Logan square
Kedzie and milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Dark grey with orange handlebars and rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new bike, single-speed, only rear brake present

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked outside for the first time. And i came out the next day to find only a cut lock

Trek 720

Location

North Avenue Park
2045 Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black with red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is old and shows substantial use. It has a rear rack and full fenders, and two Kryptonite combination locks.

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?: 
it was not locked
Incident Description: 
I was at North Avenue park and went for a drink of water leaving my bike behind. When i return 2 minutes later, it was gone.