Recent Reports

De Bernardi

Location

Fairfield Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 or 54 cm
Color: 
Red Frame, chro
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle consists of a red De Bernardi frame, Sugino 75 crankset, nitto handlebars w/o bartape,black tektro front brake w/ black tektro brake lever, black weinmann dp18 rear wheel, generic black front wheel with origin8 hubs, generic black saddle. The frame is the most obvious feature of this bike because you don't see a lot of De Bernardi bikes in Chicago. Dent in the top tube and paint rubbing off on the downtube. Small circle on front of frame under the headset where the paint has rubbed off from the brake cable.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Someone kicked down the door to my apartment and walked out with my bicycle, among other things yesterday afternoon around the intersection of Fairfield and Hirsch.

Schwinn Varsity 1983

Location

2220 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ft534296
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bars have brown fabric tape secured with twine and capped with corks. There is a brown Origin 8 Pro Uno saddle, Wheels have Sun Rims and quick release. Black cables. Blue Soma Eurotrip fenders. There is a sticker from the original vendor in Indianapolis on the seatpost, which I think had an address on Pendleton Pike. The wire for the front derailleur had snapped and disconnected from the left shifter and I had yet to fix it.

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 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?: 
8 hours

Mongoose Surge

Location

Roscoe village
3336 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, back light, Rear Rack, new wider handle grips, lock

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.

Mercier Galaxy

Location

Humboldt Park
1101 North mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with brown wraps and a brown brooks saddle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle and both front and rear fenders

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I live at 1101 N. Mozart. The bike was locked to the back stair case which is only accessible through he locked gate. I woke up and it was gone-lock and all

700c Schwinn Admiral Men s Leisure Bike

Location

Villa Park Metra Station
Ardmore
Villa Park , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
700C
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Just had the wheels trued but still not perfect. 700c Schwinn Admiral Men s Leisure Bike Rear break loose, front break tight.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike up before boarding the train at 7:40, returned at 4:30 and it was gone.

2013 Novara Torero 29

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12ok10768
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White with Navy & Orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver Paint Pen ID Number written on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

2013 Novara Torero 29

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12ok10706
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White with Navy and Orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver Paint Pen ID Number written on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

2013 Novara Torero 29

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12ok08572
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White with Navy & Orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver Paint Pen ID Number written on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

2013 Novara Torero 29

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12ok10699
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with Navy & Orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver Paint Pen ID Number written on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

2013 Novara Torero 29

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12xk34755
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with Navy & Orange highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver paint pen ID Number on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

2013 Novara Bonita

Location

1030 West North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
u12xk56469
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black & Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Silver Paint Pen ID Number writted on the frame.

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?: 
Storage Unit
Incident Description: 
Two thieves forced entry into a locked storage facility and stole multiple bike over the course of several hours. Multiple wheels were also stolen, and it appears that there may have been some mismatched wheel/bike combinations. It is possible that the 26" wheeled bonita could have a 29" mountain bike front wheel. The thieves were arrested and charged. The bikes remain missing.

Critical Cycles Fixed Gear

Location

Gill Park
825 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black frame with red wheels, seat, and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has a back brake, Shimano spd pedals

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours

2010 SE lager

Location

DryHop Brewing
3155 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Brown/Woodgrain
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike description: Frameset: 2010 SE Lager, 58cm, woodgrain paint, two stickers on the top tube, one on right chainstay/ Wheels: Shitty fixed with Gator Hardshell on the rear, Bontrager RaceLite with Ultra Gatorskin on the front Saddle: black Fizik Aliante Bars: black Easton EA50 drops with ripped black Fizik tape Mount and magnet for a CatEye computer Water bottle cage on downtube It was locked with a charcoal grey Scattante helmet.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from in front of DryHop Brewing sometime between 230pm 6/20 and 100am 6/21.

Trek 6700

Location

30 North LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
white/blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new frame, mavic SLR, tubeless, juicy 5/7, contact pedal, sram 9.0

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 h
Incident Description: 
it's been stored in "secure" docking location in building 30 North LaSalle

Schwinn Skyliner

Location

Between Carlson Cottage and Patio at Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Male Adult
Color: 
Gold and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing rear reflector. Bike lock bracket on the seat tube. Zoom written on seat post with stock Schwinn seat. Bracket for light on handlebars. Nothing broken, mostly stock, no major blemishes.

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: 
Locked between the Patio at Cafe Brauer and the Carlson Cottage by the Lincoln Park Zoo around 6:50am. I worked all day nearby, didn't notice anything until 4:00pm when I noticed it missing when I went to get it. An old pinkish/reddish woman's cruiser bike was next to where mine was, perhaps the thief's.

Brooks Saddle and Seat Post (Parts Theft)

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black Leather
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Condition Brooks saddle

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 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?: 
0-5 hrs
Incident Description: 
My brooks saddle was taken off of my bike today sometime after 9am and before 2:30 pm , from in front of my office building in broad daylight.

Kona Honky Tonk 2013

Location

1336 W. Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1306C1742
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new condition. Has extra brake levers cut in towards the center of the handlebars, a back rack, and full fenders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Roughly 10 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pipe in the basement of apartment near corner of Ohio and Ada, requiring key access. Bike was discovered missing at 8 am on June 20th, and last seen at 6:30 pm on June 19th. This is the second bike missing from this area in a month (first bike was locked to a rack outside of the building--a blue/grey Redline bike).

2006 Trek 1000

Location

Lincoln park
Diversey ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is an orange and black trek 1000. Has a charge seat with pedals that you place your feet into. Like has aftermarket tires. Black water bottle holder, right brake was loose, had zip ties around handlebars holding the grips on.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In a closed garage that had lock picked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage. Lock was picked.

Fuji del Rey

Location

Old School Grill
201 DesPlaines
Forest Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large - 60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, rear rack, Speedplay pedals

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Trek 1000 T

Location

Ontario St. and Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
125G0001X
Size: 
43cm, men's bicycle (smallest men's bike they made in 2003)
Color: 
Blue & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 years old but in good shape, has a self-stick patch on the frame for El Corazon Tequila, needs new handlebar tape, regular pedals with the cage (but no straps), has a brand new chain and rear cassette. The photo included is old, the bike isn't quite as shiny and does not have the red drink holder anymore. Also had a small bag and a cable lock holder attached to the seat post.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack in front of Lawrys restaurant on Michigan & Ontario, walked around the corner into Eddie Bauer for about 3 minutes, walked back and the bike was gone. A valet across the street saw someone come up and steal the bike (not sure how they got through the lock) and ride off with it down Ontario. They tried to shout for the police but the thief was long gone by the time I got back and started piecing things together.