Recent Reports

GT Palomar

Location

Misericordia
1850 W Thome Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12B63921
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition with few scratches

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
According to security footage it was a young male and female with possible bolt cutters on hand; they had no backpack, bolt cutters were on hand.

2011, Specialized road bike. Model: Secteur Elite Int C2

Location

Home
417 Roscoe Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheel locks, gator tires, cat eye cyclometer, pedals were SPD on one side, regular flat on the other. Clip for attaching a Kryptonite lock was on the rear of the frame, turned to the back.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from a keyed internal room. It's likely a former tenant stole the bike as they were moving out of the building.

specialized crux elite

Location

purple line, red line
fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
red white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
carring case on back under seat. two waterbottle holders on frame. red white and black specialized crux elite.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
white black and red crux elite specialized bike left by cta red and purple line.

Trek with Step Thru frame

Location

Outside Kemper Building
State & Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition. 4 years old. Rack for trek trunk bag attached to seat and back axle.

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?: 
5 hrs
Incident Description: 
I usually bring my bike in the building, but co-workers leave outside at the rack at State and Wacker. Obviously not a good idea.

Norco road bike

Location

apt
3841 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
gun metal, grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
no brakes, all black and grey, no labels

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a lock storage unit in my apartments laundry room. Latch was cut. and 2 bikes were taken.

KONA 29er

Location

apt
3841 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange OURY handle bar grips. single speed, rigid front fork.

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked inside an apartment storage unit. latch was cut and the bike stolen.

Haro BMX

Location

Belding school
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
K10C003499
Size: 
Kids Bike 20 "
Color: 
Purple & Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Zebra striped tape on the pegs

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike discovered stolen in front of Belding Elementary- 4257 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL Police report #HW307604

K2 El Dorado

Location

Addison Blue Line stop
Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium-Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Huge white milk crate hanging off the back, strapped on to the frame with pink and green twist ties. Had slicks instead of mountain bike tires. Otherwise, normal-looking ugly old beat-up white mountain bike with "El Dorado" written on it. They haven't made that model in years.

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?: 
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?: 
Between 0 and 8 hours
Incident Description: 
This must be one of the stupidest cases on your site, but I felt I should report it anyway. Basically, I believe I left my keys in the lock. Yup. At least it was a pretty crappy bike.

Nishiki

Location

2426 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Maroon Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two white reflectors on each wheel battery light attached to front handlebars

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to light pole in courtyard of apartment building on afternoon of 6/2. Bike was noticed to be missing on evening of 6/4. No damage to light pole was apparent.

Specialized sirrus

Location

jewel osco
4250 north lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically mint, new tuneup and chain, new gatorskin 23mm tires, black wheels, dark shimano 105 crank set, WHITE Specialized racing seat, ritchey carbon flat handlebars

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?: 
25 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack for less than a half hour. Jewel doesn't have security cameras.

Dyno Glide

Location

Light Pole
4430 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WYP6HO523
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red cruiser with chrome fenders and a seat post mounted rack. Big, half moon handle bars. Black widow cranks and sprocket. Electric light mounted in rear spokes. Japanese style demon face on head tube. Sticker "Only love dispels hate. -The Buddha" on seat tube.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Locked it up the night before, found that it was missing when going to ride it to work.

Bobbin Birdie 2011

Location

Wriglyville
824 W Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M12C000762
Size: 
19"
Color: 
sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a beautiful cruiser with a distinct bright sky blue color and it had a bright orange lock on it when stolen. Its seat was a beautiful brown with matching brown handles. It has a small silver bell. Its brand Bobbin is a rare thing in Chicago. They aren't sol here and are made in England.

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
I am not sure when it happened on June fourth, but I came home and the metal fence my bike had been locked to had been cut clean by something. The metal bar was left on the ground and the bike missing.

Biria Citi Bike

Location

4344 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
42
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Biria bike - has a U-lock attached to the middle

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?: 
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: 
The fence was cut to remove the bike - none of the bike or wheel was cut, or the lock.

Motobecane Elite FS

Location

Drummond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Champaign
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Red water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked was locked to street light pole. Came back two hours later and it was gone.

Jamis Hybrid Road Bike

Location

Lakeview
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54-56
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a few scuffs. Had a Half Acre Brewery Owl sticker on the frame. Had a Topeak bike rack on the back and a silver kickstand. Had straight bars on it. I had tied a red bike light to it with a piece of beige fabric.

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 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?: 
1 day before it was missing
Incident Description: 
I came down to the basement of my apartment building to our bike room. My bike was missing from the rack on the wall, and the cable attaching my bike and the lock was cut. It turns out the the inner and outer door to my building had been busted/tampered with/bars cut in order for the thief to enter our building. My bike was not the only one stolen. The bike and the lock was taken.

Gary Fischer AR Super (2006-7)?

Location

My House
2931 n rockwell st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Blue with Stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of stickers, 6 years worth of city riding scratches, torn black bar tape, kzsc sticker, phish sticker, handsome coffee sticker on toptube

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was washing my bike in the alley, so i could avoid spraying junk and degreaser all over the clover in my yard, as the rabbits eat that instead of my veggies. Heard the water for my tea boiling, went inside prepped my teabag, poured my tea, changed some music, went outside and it was gone.

KHS Urban Xcape

Location

1533 W Hollywood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 3, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 2011 model and in nearly new condition. Has a tan seat and was stolen along with a new U-lock and white helmet. The front tire had a leak and was flat when stolen.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Permanent location when not being used.
Incident Description: 
Thief had to break into our building, climb to the top floor and take bike from front of apartment.

Brooks saddle (Parts Theft)

Location

1350 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Honey brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new Brooks B17 Honey Brown Saddle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Someone used an allen key to take my saddle and seatpost

Swobo Sanchez

Location

Residence / Garage / Alley
2643 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H8GR03290
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
'No brakes' sticker and dent in swobo logo on top tube. Slightly dented front rim. It has aftermarket brakes, handlebars (bontrager), wheels, and crankset.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was likely stolen from the garage between 8:30 and 9:30am. No signs of forced entry, the garage door and entry door were locked when I discovered the bike was stolen at 9:30am. It is possible a neighbor left the garage door open temporarily - long enough for someone walking through the alley to stroll in and cruise off on the bike.

Swobo Novak

Location

home/condo building garage
2730 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Swobo Novak 3-speed SRAM internal hub bicycle. Modified with Ricthey mountain handlebars, cork grips, black Selle An-Atomica split leather Brooks-style saddle. Recent Vittoria Randonneur Hyper 700x32 tires, silver Planet Bike fenders.

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?: 
weeks
Incident Description: 
I left for vacation on Saturday 5/2, returned on 6/2 to find the bike stolen out of the supposedly secure garage.