Recent Reports

Chubby's Beach Cruiser

Location

Robert Morris University
401 S. State St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Teal (Matte Finish)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, white wall tires, off-white/cream fenders, big white seat, wide handle bars, grips have a wood look to them.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of Robert Morris University on State St. near Van Buren St., locked it up at 9:30am, came back at 2pm to find bike and lock stolen.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

5409 S. Drexel Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium sized Women's
Color: 
Black and Charcoal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition Raleigh road bike, drop handlebars, blueish-green tie-dyed handlebar tape. It had two sets of brakes, one set on the flat part of the handlebars and one set in the normal place for drop handlebars. A black rack on the back for carrying stuff, and a small gear bag under the seat with tire levers, small multi-tool, etc. in it. A black bell on the handlebars with a painted speedometer on it (the arrow was at 80mph).

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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off of a third-floor back porch. The back porches are behind locked gates with barbed wire on top. The bike was not visible from the alley behind my apartment building. Thieves left the helmet.

1986 Nishiki Prestige

Location

Bucktown area
Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pink/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has white and pink bar tape and a Girls on the Run sticker on 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between 7:00am and 4:00pm

Novara express

Location

Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U0xk28187
Size: 
Women's large I think
Color: 
White primarily
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1.5 years old. Good 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?: 
2hours
Incident Description: 
Saw on Craig's list that two bikes were stolen from treasure island on wells about 20 minutes after mine was stolen outside the Chicago history museum. Also saw that the Craig's list poster recovered one bike from the swap o Rama on Ashland

Trek 1.2 (2011)

Location

Home
3310 N LAKEWOOD AVE APT 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU330C1961F
Size: 
54 cm (21 inch)
Color: 
White & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinguishing features: Frame is mostly white - with some blue patterns and "Trek" in black lettering. Handle bar wrap/tape and seat is white color. Basket pedals (regular pedals with basket-shaped straps at the front of the pedal). Additional front brakes installed on center of handle bars -- factory only installs brakes on the side of drop handle bar. NOTE: bike computer mounts were installed -- so an empty mount at the top/center of handle-bars, along with sensors wired on the fork / front wheel as well as the crank/pedal. Condition: New-ish looking. Small dent on side of top frame/cross-bar. Back wheel is slightly off-center -- which causes slight rubbing/friction with the back brakes.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours (8:30am to 7:30pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the back porch of my appartement building. Bike was locked to railing on back porch, with a cable lock which secured the bike frame and front & back wheels to the porch railing. Bike was left in the morning, approximately 8:30am, and discovered missing at approximately 7:30pm. There was no sign of the bike or lock.

Huffy Cruiser with ibert safety seat

Location

Lincoln Square
2700 block of West Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24 inch bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
24" black cruiser bike with the words "Good Vibrations" on it and red handles. Attached was green ibert baby seat. Also stolen was baby bike helmet, blue with cars on it.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Our doctor called me while I was out with my son on the bike and gave us bad news. I cried all the way home and when I got there, didn't lock our bike. Now, it's missing from our yard. They even stole my baby's bike helmet.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Kiehl's
907 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
O12X050865
Size: 
55CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a month old, black on black with a grey Jamis label. A small headlight and taillight. Bike looks brand new, because it pretty much is.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked through the frame and attached to bike rack at midnight. Came back out at 8am and bike and u-lock were both missing.

Giant FCR 2

Location

Columba Yacht Club
111 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Gx8g9568
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White with pink trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Special clip in pedals, Water bottle rack, bell on handle bars, cannondale seat, under seat bag - brand new condition - 2 years old

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Columbia Yacht Club front door. I locked it at 2:30pm on Thursday May 16 and went inside club. Came out of club at 3:30pm and bike was gone. Club has video footage showing two men riding across bridge to club, then riding back out and one of them was on my bicycle. It took them 5 mins in broad daylight with people everywhere. They left one of the bikes they rode in on unlocked and against the rack where mine had been. Bike was a women's xs frame - customized for fit and function- a man would have looked funny on it.

Novara Carema Pro

Location

1516 n greenview ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U124K28953
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Curved handle bars and seat are tinted blue from my pants. There is a back rack and where the cross bar and the seat post meet the paint has been worn away from my U lock resting there. U lock could still be locked in that place attached to the bike rack

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?: 
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?: 
4hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the court yard of my friends apartment with only a cable lock. I saw it last at 730pm and notices it was gone at 9pm. Nothing was left at the scene

Cannondale CAD1 M200LE

Location

Condo building
1541 W. Cortez Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had pedal straps and a u-lock mounted to frame

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike had been temporarily placed on a third floor back balcony after having been in storage for 2 years. Not readily visible from alleyway behind building.

Fuji carbon concept team bike

Location

Xsport Fitness
2310 Logan blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61 cm frame
Color: 
Black with white yellow and silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike frame and components converted to hybrid with Bontrager flat bar, uphill bar ends, and flat bar shifters. Red eye candy c clip pedails

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?: 
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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike lock was cut and the bike was stolen while I was working out at Xsport Gym on Logan blvd.

Trek Women's 820

Location

Hoyne and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. Seat is newer ergonomic gel made for a female.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the street sign in front of my apt building. My roommate had used the bike and was unsure whether she locked just the frame or the frame and front wheel.

raleigh misceo

Location

2970 n. sheridan rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UOXK04470
Size: 
23 inches (xl)
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was brand new. The bike has a small scratch on the top of the frame caused by the handle bar scratching it. Also, the bike is missing the plastic part at the end of the right handle bar. Lastly, this bike was stolen without the seat, as well as the bike has disc brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
20 min.
Incident Description: 
I was told by a person sitting at the bus stop that a "skinny white dude" had been trying to unlock the bike for a few minutes. Said skinny white dude then took the bike and rode off with it.

Magna Womens Bike Great Divide 26"

Location

515 N State Street ABA Building
515 N State
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium Womans Bike
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, less than two weeks old. Still has plastic tag from price tag and orange "wear a helmet" sticker on frame of bike.

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?: 
Only during my work day 8a locked, gone by 5pm
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike up at 515 N State Building, on the back of the building on the corner of Grand and Wabash. It was locked among many other bikes. I was the only one left there with a cable lock, so they probably cut it and took it with them. :(

Christiania Cargo Trike

Location

Erie and Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 13, 2013 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black frame with off-white cargo box
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three wheel cargo trike with two wheel and cargo box in the front and one wheel in the back. The front box has a vinyl cover and the names Christiania and JC Lind (where the bike was purchased). This bike is enormous. Abus rear wheel lock. There's a maglite style flashlight mounted on the front right underside of the cargo box. There were also two kids helmets stolen with the bike--a standard black one and a captain america style stars and bars.

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

Silver Trek 7000 WSD city bike

Location

home
555 W Arlington Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small women's bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Silver hybrid women's bike. Says "TREK" on middle bar. Small size with padded seat. Has gear shifts attached to padded handlebars. Had attachment for lights on handlebars and rear wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days on and off.
Incident Description: 
I had it locked with a u-lock through the front wheel onto a metal post and my other bike (which was also vandalized). Just bought the silver bike this week and didn't realize it had a front wheel that could be detachable. The person who took it removed the frame from the front wheel and left the wheel with lock attached to the fence. Also, they took my seat from my other bike.

Fuji Cadenza

Location

Apartment Storage Room
Forest Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White and Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition for an older bike. Has foot pedal loops and the left one is broken and drags on the ground when you ride 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days

Fuji Newest 4.0 -- Repainted all white

Location

In front of my house
4933 N Drake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White, but if striped of paint, the bike is mostly yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is only a few years old and I kept it in good condition. It has a dent in the top tube and black tape on the front fork in two stripes like how athletic socks have. It has black plastic fenders with some Hi-Vis tape on the back seat stays and to the fender, to prevent getting hit at night. There is a black and white sticker on it that says "I <3 Outer Rim." The grip tape on the handlebars is black, but it was coming off so there is a small piece of orange electrical tape on it to prevent further peeling.

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?: 
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?: 
about 2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bicycle had been parked in front of my house, chained with a Bell cable and padlock to the black fence next door for about two weeks. Over night, someone broke the lock and walked off with the bike. The lock is also gone. We've already talked to the neighbor who's fence it is, and they don't know anything.

Cannondale Super Six EVO

Location

Halsted and Briar P
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MM53293
Size: 
56
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thompson Seat Post and Stem. Quarq power meter/Crank. SRAM Red components. Selle SMP Saddle.

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?: 
The bike was in my Honda Element.
Incident Description: 
My bike was left in my Element. They smashed a side window and broke into my Element and stole my bike. Although the bike may have been damaged slghtly, because they pulled the bike through the front seat out the front door, damaging my car significantly. The roof and seats were damaged as well as the window they smashed. I don't know why they didn't open the rear hatch or side rear door. They also stole an air pump and Northface backpack.

Diamondback Hybrid

Location

AMC Movie Theater
322 E. Illinois Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
35x45
Color: 
Silver with white letters outlined in black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There as a blue sticker right on top of the frame between the seat and the handle bars. Small black light on the handlebars. The bike is in good condition as I kept it inside.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the small fence outside of the AMC movie theater on Illinois street. It was on the street side of the fence right where all of the taxis wait to pick people up. I got there at six and went to see a movie. When I cam back the back and lock were gone. The picture below is not my actual bike but it is the same model. The letters are a little bigger and there is a bolder black outline. I didn't file a police report becuase I do not have the serial number.