Recent Reports

1970 Schwinn Suburban

Location

Little Italy Chicago
Taylor Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large enough for tall person about 5'8 or taller.
Color: 
Green. Brighter than expected gree.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It looks like a vintage bike but it doesn't look very worn. On the gear frame near the left peddle the round metal frame has a bend in it. On the top bar of the frame there is a sticker that says "Village of Stillman Valley Bicycle License Expires:1977" The gears are vintage, so right above the top bar on the frame there are 2 levers that do up and down for shifting gears. 2 breaks on each handle.

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?: 
5 hours at the most. I think it was about 2 to 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike outside in the alley right beside the apartment building door intending to come back within 2 minutes. I came back 5 hours later and it was gone.

Raleigh Venture

Location

West town
1400 block of grand ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Ven 181402902
Size: 
16-inch
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Womans bike in good condition, seat is a little worn. Water bottle holder, light on back of seat, has a black cable combo number lock coiled around seat.it was not locked but in A gated locked side yard.

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?: 
5 days unlocked in a gated locked yard.
Incident Description: 
It must of been stolen in the middle of the night. Had damage to front yard where they must have walked it out the front gate. The bike was next to another locked Bike that was not stolen.

vista bike

Location

Maclean Hall
5445 S. Ingleside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
old white bike with the word "vista" on the frame. light gray seat

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
I found out my bike was missing on the morning of May 9.

Vito women's bike

Location

Caribou coffee
School and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602019672h
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 2013

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Someone stole the bike and left their old bike in place unlockedn

Trek Madone 5.9 OCLV

Location

Balyasny Asset Management
181 West Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with graphics in Blue/Purple Mtn Landscape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good Conditions. Tri-Bars, Bright Red Carbon Water holders, upgraded rims and tires paddle pack.

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?: 
0-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked to work and locked my bike near east side of 181 Madison building. Left work and it was gone. Bike in the photo is not an exact match, please see description above. Photo is similar bike minus, tri-bars, red water holders, wheel set etc. Same frame

Trek FX+

Location

Clark & Belden
W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU262C0837E
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good condition. Typical Trek FX+ w/o the electric assist. Has Liberty Bicycle markings on it, at the top of the fork & the frame. Silver bell on the left handle. Small digital clock on the right handle.

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?: 
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?: 
Always locked in the basement of my apartment
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside the basement of my apartment building. Bike lights were stolen 1.5 weeks prior. Found my bike missing yesterday. Door to the basement was broken.

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

30 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
p8ii80232
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, no scratches. Topeak rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked locked outside 30 n lasalle for work day. Multiple other bikes near by. Two cable locks cut and left on scene.

Torker U-District

Location

Brunch Restaurant
644 North Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS12B01954
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
Dusty Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (purchased one week prior)... had small scratches on center bar from U-lock

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
At my workplace for 8 hours previous
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed in storage room between loading dock and my restaurant's back door at 6:30a.m. with two other employee bikes. Mine was the only one stolen. After reviewing security camera footage, the rolling dock door was left open following a 1p.m. delivery. At 2p.m. an unidentified male wearing a baseball cap entered the dock seemingly knowing exactly where the bikes were located, opened our vestibule door and took the bike. He was gone in under one minute.

Schwinn

Location

310 w superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new.

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?: 
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: 
As the lock is not present, somebody probably unlocked and took the bike.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Microtrain Technologies
200 West Adams Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Starts with WUD16 or 1249 (old pic of the bottom)
Size: 
26" wheels, 21" frame
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sturdy, squarish-frame, not cylinders. scratches on the top bar along the brake cable, saddle bag (may have been removed). WD-40 marks near the chain (basically very dirty and oily). Thick touring michelin tires.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
I'm in town for training. I asked the training facility (Microtrain Technologies) if I could store my bike in their building so I wouldn't have to walk from the hotel. They ok'd it without mentioning the building's no bike policy. I rode in, and was turned away at the door by the security clerk. I was faced with either locking my $700 bike outside with a walmart lock, or missing out on a $3200 training class my company paid for. Obviously the bike went outside. When I came back, it was gone. No trace. That bike was like a part of me and I haven't been able to sleep all night.

26" Hyper Havoc MTB Men's Bike. Item # 70026658

Location

JPMorgan Chase near Union Station
420 W Van Buren Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Was delivered to my home on April 30th, 2013. The front and the rear reflectors of the bike are not properly fixed and move freely. The breaks of the bike are facing downwards.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from front of my office (JPMorgan Chase near Union Station) building parking near 420 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL - 60606-3534.

Scott Foil 30

Location

Home , Pilsen 17th and Laflin
17th and Laflin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Banana Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a race bike , carbon frame , spd pedals, psmett wheels and one grey water bottle. there was a grey garmin mount on the bars too

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stollen from inside my locked house in pilsen around 17th and Loomis .

Schwinn Varsity 10 Speed

Location

BlueCross BlueShield
300 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21.5 inches
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue frame (a bit faded), white handlebars, black seat. Missing a locknut around the left pedal crank causing it to come loose every mile or so.

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?: 
1-4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up around 7:40am to the bike rack on the east side of the BlueCross BlueShield tower using a cable combo lock. Per security, those are easy to pop open. It was likely stolen shortly afterwards, despite two cameras pointed at the bike racks.

Trek Verve 2

Location

Richardson Library
2350 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61cm frame
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LED light on front, flasher light on back. Brown Seat and Brown handles on the handlebar.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Got to school at DePaul University's campus at about 11:10AM. Locked it right in front of the entrance to the Richardson Library on N Kenmore Ave. Got out of classes at 2:30, bike and lock both gone from rack. No clue what happened to it, other bikes still there. Picture shown is the stock picture, but it is literally the same exact thing. Couldn't find any pictures with my bike.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

House
2070 N Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars with white tape. The seat is ripped on both sides It has mounts for lights, but no lights on it currently Mud flap

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike wasn't locked, but it was inside our enclosed back porch. The back porch is locked with a deadbolt and door lock. The locks to the house weren't broken, so we don't know how someone got in. You also can't see into the porch from the back yard because we aren't on ground level. Only my bike was taken. It happened sometime between 8am-4pm on April 30th.

Pilen Lyx Portlandia Step-Through 8-speed

Location

Garage #2S
4427 N. Beacon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WPIL03799E
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is set-up for city cargo and kid hauling, purchased from JC Lind Bikes in April 2012. Blue Yepp Maxi seat on the extended rack, mounted onto the Pilen rack, with beat-up white Basil pannier bags. Black metal front basket. 8-speed internal gear hub. Rear red light (battery operated), front white LED light, dynamo powered. Brand new grips. Handlebar mounted mirror. Pilen stock bell. Brooks seat. Schwalbe Big Apple tires. Abus frame lock installed with city chain lock wrapped around the front part of the frame. Bags contain two Nutcase helmets, one size S/M in silver sparkle, one in size XS (kid size) white with multi-colored polka dots, black and white sun bonnet, white towel, gray and orange diaper changing kit.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
As of 4pm Monday, my bike was in my single car garage, which was locked, behind/next to my car. Around 6pm, a neighbor noticed that the garage was open with the light on. This morning, Tuesday, around 11am, I went to get my daughter's sun bonnet from the bike bag and realized that the bike was gone. The garage door was closed this morning, and the access door was locked.

Motobecane Super Mirage 1983

Location

Girl and the Goat
809 W. Randolph St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
men's bike, approximately 53 cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack installed (black), not shown in photograph. Black leather handlebar grips.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe someone must have taken the bike and lock from the rack while I was at work. A valet business is employed by my restaurant; it runs through the evening and mostly up until the hour that I leave, so the bike was probably removed inconspicuously.

Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra

Location

Brown Line Southport
3400 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 26, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new but dirty like image with black rear mudflap, black Viper seat, and front suspension is broken and rides horribly flat!!! Useless without $200 fix please email me I'll reward the broken street price...

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?: 
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?: 
Broad Daylight
Incident Description: 
Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra stolen outside Brown Line Southport stop. Cable was cut, next time using U-lock and GPS security!

Trek Multitrack 650

Location

DePaul CDM building
243 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted metallic black(chipping). brake/gear wires taped green. left gear switcher broken.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked Bike at bike rack outside 243 South Wabash Avenue 60604 around 5:45pm. Came back out around 9pm and bike was gone and the lock was broken on the ground.

Gray le jeune mod single speed

Location

N greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Oldie but goodie ; horn handlebars, purple/camo? Handlebar tape

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?: 
Behind locked basement door last seen 2 days ago
Incident Description: 
Came home, found to bikes missing in basement (externally locked but shared with neighbor upstairs). In area of Irving park and ashland