Recent Reports

Trek FX 7.2

Location

55 W Wacker Drive
On Dearborne between W Wacker and Lake.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Between 25-27"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Trek Fitness Bike FX 7.2

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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike (Trek Fitness FX 7.2) was parked on the sidewalk on Dearborne in between W Wacker and Lake. It was locked to the bike rack. I locked it at 6:45AM and it was gone by 7PM.

Cannondale Rize 5

Location

Apartment Complex
2738 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 12:19pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
T009900
Size: 
Med
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange full suspension mountain bike. Has mostly stock parts. Shimano clipless pedals. No stickers on Tora front fork EXCEPT the weight chart. Ductape/rubber handmade chain frame guard. Was traveling through Chicago and bike was stolen during the day. Thieves cut both locks off.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10-12hrs
Incident Description: 
Waiting for storage locker to be ready. Locked my bike with every lock I had to a bike rack (3 large cable locks). Stolen during the day no less than 12hrs.

K2 Zed 2.0

Location

632 W Patterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 12:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
v23k22347
Size: 
large 18
Color: 
Blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a mountain bike in very good condition. There is nothing distinguishing about it though.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Since Feb 2012
Incident Description: 
This was an enclosed back stairwell/porch. I have a heavy duty shelving unit (made of thick steel) out there with boxes and such. Two bikes were attached to the unit and both were stolen. I think one of my neighbors could be the culprit because it seems weird that someone would actually enter the building to steal these from the second floor.

SE Lager

Location

632 W Patterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 12:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ICF8F01974
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a one speed commuter type bike with brakes on the front side handle bar as well as on top the handle bar. Other than that, it was a pretty simple bike. This bike was in new condition without any scratches or dents anywhere.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
I've lived in this building since February. It was stolen from my enclosed (supposedly locked) back porch/stairwell. It was locked to a heavy duty shelving unit.
Incident Description: 
I'm quite perplexed at this because I live on the second floor and while my building is close to a busy street and the back door to the building is by a bank parking lot (empty at night), I find it hard to believe someone would enter just to steal these two bikes when there are many bikes much more easily stolen on the side streets all around here. I wonder if it could have been one of my neighbors.

Felt DA4 Womens'

Location

Running Away Multisport
2219 N. Clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 12:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F20800237
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with blue and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Felt Womens' triathlon bike, no pedals

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?: 
Retail display
Incident Description: 
On Monday, May 7 at approximately 5:30am a forced entry at the Clybourn location of Running Away Multisport resulted in the theft of three bikes. Cervelo P2 SNP2C11L50792 Felt DA4 Womens' F20800237 Felt B16 Womens' F206D1508 CPD District 14 Property Crimes: 312-747-8382 RD# HU274752

Cervelo P2

Location

Running Away Multisport
2219 N. Clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 12:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNP2C11L50792
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2012 Cervelo P2 Triathlon bike, without pedals.

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?: 
Retail display
Incident Description: 
On Monday, May 7 at approximately 5:30am a forced entry at the Clybourn location of Running Away Multisport resulted in the theft of three bikes. Cervelo P2 SNP2C11L50792 Felt DA4 Womens' F20800237 Felt B16 Womens' F206D1508 CPD District 14 Property Crimes: 312-747-8382 RD# HU274752

Trek Atwood

Location

2100 N Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 13, 2012 - 8:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cork Handlebars, attached tire pump, rear pocket

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
I left the bike here for a while, while I was out of Chicago. I returned and it was gone. The intersection is now a construction site.

Trek 1500

Location

Park Place Towers
655 Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White with Blue Seat Post and Red outline around words
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Jammer GT Aerobars with clipless petals. Two mounted water holders, with sticker residue on top tube. Seat has exposed metal when pulled out. Wrapping on inside handle bards coming lose and secured with electrial tape. Mounted computer holder on handlebars with black reader on front tire. Bike is good shape with two flat tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
I kept my bike in a key locked bike storage room in the building. My bike was hanging on a hook with a cable running trough the wheel around the frame and then down to my mountain bike and bike pump. I entered the room on the first and the road bike was missing but the mountain bike and pump were secured to the chain with the lock. I checked with the building to see if the bike was replaced or moved to another area since people were in there placing red removal stickers on bikes. The building denied any bikes have been moved. I am unable to open the current lock on the mountain bike as it looks like the lock was replaced.

Trek

Location

Outside of x sport gym on north avenue in old town (west of well
North avenue just west of wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with grey detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was 5 years old but not too beat up or anything.

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?: 
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?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken. But U-lock was left locked and looks fine. I'm not sure if they took apart the bike or had a key to this lock type? Very strange. It was taken in daylight in front of a busy gym and on a busy street.

Vintage early to mid 80s Peugeot single speed conversion. road bike P8(??)

Location

Bridgeport, residential - out of garage
3108 S LITUANICA AVE 60608
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
don't have it :(
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is MINT Silver frame White leather Cardiff Cornwall Saddle http://store.somafab.com/cornwallwhite.html white tires silver fenders straight handlebars with Cardiff Cork Grips - soma - Noah's Arc Bar http://store.somafab.com/cacogr.html bottle opener Tuggnut - http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hanging IN GARAGE not locked! garage door fob apparently did not close door when left house :(
Incident Description: 
bike hanging in garage on farthest wall. taken from hanging hooks. Door to garage apparently did not close when left house.

Bianchi Volpe 2007

Location

Belmont harbor
Belmont harbor drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 10:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm?
Color: 
Gang Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has mountain bike rack. paint chipped on top from old lock holder. had a cat eye micro wireless computer, headlight, tailight

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
was in a car stolen from south belmont harbor boater parking

Revamped 80's Motobecane

Location

Joe's bar
weed street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
British racing green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
recently repainted and new components. crank set, Brooks seat, drop down handle bars ect.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Out with friends for cinco de mayo. we were all on bikes. we came back and only mine out of three was stolen. boo

Schwinn Late 90's model

Location

Residence
Hermitage and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large Men's Bike with stem extendor
Color: 
Yellow/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a stem extender recently installed so the handle bars are about three inches taller than normal. Bike seat was fully covered in grey duct tape. While front will was quick release, the back wheel was not.

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?: 
Bike was left on back porch of residence over night.
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on back porch over night. Someone must have entered the gated yard in order to take the bike.

Decathlon Triban Trail 7

Location

suburban Milan, Italy
via Antonio Stradivari
Romano Banco , MI
Italy
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2007. Pretty good condition. New (and different form the original) seat post AND saddle.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen in Milan, Italy.

2006 Klein Reve

Location

Walker Museum at the University of Chicago
5700 University Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3335537
Size: 
56 cm? May have been 58.
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bontrager racelite wheels, black bar tape, missing bar plugs. Heavy scratching on the "E" in Klein on both sides, due to the way I used to transport it. Black shimano clipless pedals, if they're still there.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen off a set of bike racks on the quad at the University of Chicago, a couple hundred feet in from the intersection of 57th street and University Ave. I locked it there at about noon, discovered it missing at 4:45 pm.

Centurion, Road Bike

Location

Bridgeport
32nd and Union
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 7:56am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
9V154
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition...you may see that it will have a number sticker on the frame. It was used to race.

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?: 
year
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our gated yard.

specialized hotro ks, boys 24"

Location

chicago, graceland west
southport & irving park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 3:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc5000110566
Size: 
24"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, bright blue w silver waterbottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
bike was on elevated deck, no lock
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from elevated deck at rear of building

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

home
paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 11:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
f1112c3992
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new minor scratches received from lock no chaingaurd. some rain evidence, perhaps even two flashings lights white infront, red in the rear,

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?: 
overnight from 9pm-early morning
Incident Description: 
they cut the fence and lifted the frame and lock (newer u-lock w/flat key)out of there, they left the front wheel cause that was u locked as well. the 2nd time my bike is stolen within 8 months of each other. Never buying another bike again in this city. my other bike was taken out of my garage. a red/burgundy gary fischer gritty.

schwinn le tour

Location

apartment basement
1535 w victoria
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 1:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
bike is gone
Size: 
53
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's Le Tour Lady's style or mixte. Decent shape. Had a litttle dirt on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the apartment basement. Someone cut the cable and took the bike.

Pake 6-speed step-through cruiser

Location

Home
811 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
TPK100176
Size: 
Adult womens bike
Color: 
Black with tan seat and handgrips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Bell on left handlebar.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was brand new gift for my wife. Someone was daring and came up three flights of stairs to snag it.