Recent Reports

2008 Cannondale Capo

Location

Elm Street Metra station
Elm St & Green Bay Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
T013013
Size: 
56 cm (?)
Color: 
red w/ white forks and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red frame with white forks, white handlebar tape. Bike had red, rear flashing light attached to seatpost, and handlebar plug flashing lights. flip flop rear hub was on freewheel side. pedals are spd style.

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 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?: 
left bike at 6:30 am, and it was gone when I returned at 5 pm
Incident Description: 
locked bike to rack at Metra commuter rail station at 6:30 am; gone when I returned at 5 pm. It was locked with heavy, chain Kryptonite lock which was also gone.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Corner of Broadway and Oakdale Avenue
Oakdale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 9:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M9091138
Size: 
S3
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, with a number of distinctive scratches on the cross bar. The seat has a rip/tear on the right side corner.

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 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?: 
120 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked at approximately 12:20 PM at a "Pay to Park" new street sign that was securely attached to the ground. It was on the corner of Broadway and Oakdale Avenues, across from the Apple Bite. Base was secure and did not wobble. All of the nearby bike racks were full. Returning from errands at approximately 2:35 pm to find the bolts of the street sign on the ground around the sign's base. Bike frame was locked to the pole with a Kryptonite New York City lock.

Lemond Nerada City

Location

225 North Michigan (next to the CVS)
Michigan and Lake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 5:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WK10254003
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Black and yello
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Although the bike was about 10 years old, it was in very good condition. I never took it out in the rain and always kept it inside in my apartment. It had toe pedals to it, so you needed special shoes that clip in to ride it. It also had yello grip tape on it that's fairly new and still looks bright yellow. It was locked with a kryptonite chain lock that was taken, as well.

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 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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
I work in the building and came back at lunch to check on it and it was gone. this is the 1st time that I rode my bike to work and would really like it back.

2011 Trek 3700 disc

Location

Buena Park
735 W.Junior Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 6:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu115c1592f
Size: 
18
Color: 
Sat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 Trek with some slight scratches on main bar from u -lock also a Schwinn bag on the back with lights on front and back

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside of apartment

Custom made VISP TRAPW FRAME with green b43's

Location

California and Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white visp trapw frame with green b43s with white tires. white handle bars with brake lever on the right side for front brake and a black fizik aroine seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
I got thrown off my bike and we got in a wrestle and he started going for his book back saying "imma kill you if you don't back off" and took off with my bike

JC Higgins 3-Speed

Location

in front of Dutch Bicycle Co
West Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 10:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
50–54?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black JC Higgins three-speed manufactured by Puch, an Austrian bicycle company, for Sears. Good condition with working light on the front and Brooks black seat. Slight rust on three-speed gear changer. Puch symbol with the words "Made in Austria" on the front.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Left bike overnight in front of Dutch bicycle shop, near the Damen blue line stop. When I returned in the morning, bike was gone.

Fuji Royale II

Location

Michigan Ave and Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright yellow bar tape on bull horn handlebars. Frame is a dark green color with gold Fuji band. 52t chainring, Shimano 600 crankset, 16t freewheel, single speed, chrome fork. Gray brake cables. Comfortable springy hybrid saddle. I JUST bought this bike a week ago, and saved up for months to buy it. :(

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?: 
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?: 
About an hour
Incident Description: 
Thief must have cut the lock in broad daylight, in front of a hundred people walking by on Michigan Ave...

20011 JAMIS Coda Hybrid

Location

Wrigleyville......Outside the subway sandwich shop
Southport Ave. and Waveland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 12:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U96U3317
Size: 
19
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 JAMIS Coda Hybrid all black except the horizontal crossbar which is grey with JAMIS in black writing

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Leaned it against the shop window. Had my eye on it the whole time accept when I looked away to pay.
Incident Description: 
I leaned my JAMIS Coda against the storefront window of the Subway sandwich shop on Southport and Waveland Ave. Had my eye on it the entire time except when I went to pay for the sandwich and it was gone. I ran out the door and it vanished.

Scott Speedster S30

Location

Buena Point
Montrose & Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
White with Gold/Grey accents w/ white grip tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White cycle computer mounted on right side of bars (wired), nashbar clipless road pedals with the end cap of the right one missing, rear tire stem is silver and unthreaded w/o a lock on the rim, and rear axel is chrome and different than front. This is a rare bike to see, only available via REI and I have yet to see another one out while riding. valued at $1,000

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to a wall mounted bike rack in a private parking space on the second level of a multi-user garage. No trace was left behind.

Gary Fischer Monona

Location

City Hall, Chicago, IL
121 N Lasalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU298C0119D
Size: 
Gary Fischer Monona: MEN'S 24in (I think)
Color: 
SILVER/GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In above average condition where the breaks were beginning to become a little loose and were due for maintenance. The dock for the computer was screwed on still, but I took the actual computer off right before I left it last. The rear break was also rubbing up against the wheel well a little bit. There were no dents or cracks on the bike and the bike was respectably clean.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I was parked and locked at a bike rack with other bikes in front of City Hall around 3:30p. I was upstairs for about an hour when I came to find that my bike was missing. I immediately thought maybe I had parked it a block down, or on the other side, but after taking a lap across City Hall, and going down a block on each side, I had realized that a mistake was not made on my end, but rather the bike had just been stolen. Unfortunately, I did not take many pictures of the bike. So the only one I have uploaded is one of me and the bike, but please disregard the back behind the seat as I recently removed that. I hope this report helps me find my bike again.

2008 Specialized Crosstrails Sport

Location

Garage
3630 N. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD8432502
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Red / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Shape, Bike Computer, one bottle cage.

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?: 
In my garage
Incident Description: 
Thieves entered my garage, took the bike, and exited through the regular lift door. The bike is registered with the Chicago Bike Registry and has been reported to CPD. Bike Odometer is around 450 miles.

Gunnar Sport

Location

Home
2648 W Walton Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 10:58pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
k03136
Size: 
67cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
my bike has been across America and around Lake Michigan with me. there's about 14,000 miles on it, the rubber brake covers show the wear of 14,000 miles. it has black fenders- the rear one has a 2inch chip taken out of it. it has a big black rear rack. there are many chips on the frame. it has the mounting bracket for a bicycle pump on the top tube. also there's a black material chain guard on the rear wheel stay. this is a big bike. 36" 67cm frame custom built for my 6'7" frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from inside my apartment building. from the basement. the thieves broke in.

2010 Specialized Allez Sport

Location

Barnes and Noble
1441 West Webster Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 12:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092117988E
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition. Only used for a few months. Tires lack tread. Has locking skewers.

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 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?: 
2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a parking meter sign next to a Barnes and Noble, on a busy street in broad daylight with a newer U-Lock with a flat key. The base of the sign was unscrewed, the pole lifted, removed and then replaced after the bike was taken. The screw/bolt that was taken out to remove the pole was left at the scene.

Fuji Cross 3.0 2011

Location

Apartment Complex
330 W. Surf St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
IF00905767
Size: 
52
Color: 
White and some black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone used a bolt-cutter to cut through the lock.

Azor Workcycles Secret Service

Location

Personal garage
2024 W Walton ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
AZ01100581
Size: 
61 cm frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black "dutch style" bike.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in the garage overnight.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked garage. The garage lock was broken and the door forced open. The bike wheel lock was cut.

Jamis CodaSport

Location

59 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59"
Color: 
Blue & Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. White reflector on front. Red reflector in rear. clip for light in front. Flat handle bar. Shimano gears.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked in a thoroughfare on grand off Dearborn, U-locked to a street sign pole. I was having dinner in India House restaurant. The pole was unscrewed from it's base plate and the bike was stolen with the lock. There was an alley near the pole as a dark tunnel to flee with the bike. That said, the valet drivers were active parking cars in front of the bike. The alley also had chefs/ helpers of the restaurants in the building.

Giant Rincon W (2008 model)

Location

Lollapalooza
Corner of E Monroe Dr and N Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
XS frame size
Color: 
gray/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very large, thick, knobby tires (obviously a mountain bike); bike has no kickstand; bright purple "Cornell College" sticker on top beam near handlebars (number 4026); slight scratching on bottom of lower beam from bike rack; disc brakes; trigger shifters

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe someone waited until the bike parking area was not being watched at Lollapalooza, cut my bike lock, and rode away.

Kent International 20" Abyss GS92050

Location

My house
Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
G1003102077
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Bright Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2 months old. Bright Blue with silver graphics and silver foot rails on the front 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?: 
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?: 
Bike was in a garage, garage was brokrn into.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage, found the bike and some lawn equipment, and took it.

Giant Halfway Folding Bike

Location

UIC Molecular Biology Research Building
S Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
GC776658
Size: 
20 Inch Wheels
Color: 
Black Frame, Chrome Handle Bars, Chrome Seat Post
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Latch has a scratch on it. Right front brake is slightly turned in.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack in front of UIC's Molecular Biology Research Building (Marshfield side) in the morning. After leaving the building in the afternoon, the bike and lock were gone.

1980's Bianchi Sport

Location

Gangway between 1361-1363 N Ashland Ave.
1363 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JS680624
Size: 
about 48cm
Color: 
Bright Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange OURY grips, cage pedals, black rear rack. Generally dirty, and somewhat beat up. I loved this bike, but definitely rode it into the ground.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
I would leave it locked in our gated gangway for the last 2 years I've lived here.
Incident Description: 
Left bike U-locked to itself in gated gangway, woke up and it was gone. Thief carried whole bike off along with my neighbors. There were probably 6 or 7 other bikes there, as there were usually in that gangway. Don't know why they picked mine as it wasn't in great shape, just had a sentimental value.