Recent Reports

Motobecane (vintage)

Location

Apartment Garage
1042 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58cm ish
Color: 
Off-white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Off White, single speed, fixed gear, cream colored grip tape on drop bars, brown seat, chrome fork with rust spots. No toe clips or cages.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Garage Door was opened or left open and the bikes were taken together.

Fuji Feather

Location

Apartment Garage
1042 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54ish cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Pink grips and chain. White "figure 8" seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
A day or two
Incident Description: 
Neighbor came home to find the garage door open. I went to retrieve the bikes but they were gone. I imagine someone has some sort of garage door opener that they programmed to get the door open. The gate and garage door were both locked.

2012 Bianchi Pista Via Condotti

Location

Montrose Beach
N Simonds Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK733166F
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Celeste (Turquoise/Robin Egg)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition... relatively low amount of scratches... Has a gold sticker of Alfred E. Bike at base of bottom bracket. Had black cloth grips on dropped bars with a reverse mounted brake lever for front wheel. Had a black Felt racing seat. Had Michelin Pro3 whitewall racing tires. Had a mount on the seat post for a tail light.

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?: 
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?: 
Around 7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked outside Montrose Beach for Wavefront Music festival during July 4th holiday. The bike was straight across from the entrance amongst many other bikes that were locked up. My friend and I decided to lock both of our bikes together to the metal fence with a kryptonite ulock and chain. The chain went through both wheels and frame of both bikes. We came to find that there was no trace of bikes or lock, or damage to fence.

2013 Dawes Sheila PRO

Location

North Avenue Beach, Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
White, red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 months old, red and white plastic cup holders, front and rear lights

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?: 
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?: 
North Avenue Beach, next to Castaways, facing Lake Shore Drive
Incident Description: 
Who ever stole it saw the opportunity to steal two, it was also locked to my boyfriend's hybrid Trek and both are fairly new.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Bike Room
517 W Oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602358430H
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, no kickstand

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the bike room and cut the cord that acted as the post for locking the bike frame to. The bike and the bike lock were gone. The steel cord that acted as the post was completely sawed off to disconnect the bike.

2009 Cannondale Capo - 63cm

Location

Home
1430 W George #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U040746
Size: 
63cm, SRAM crank 48T, 16 rear,
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Should still have a U-lock attached as they broke the wooden railing it was chained to. It's very tall and set up for a person over 6' 8 to ride. The changes since the picture are bullhorn handlebars, a SRAM crank set and cages. Still set up as a single speed. Good luck with that theif.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike outside for the day at 7AM. By 9AM I went out back and it was gone. Railing had been pried off the vertical poles with a crowbar from the looks of it. Bike and lock were then slide off the railing. Bike was visible to the back alley that has a fair amount of metal scavengers.

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

2316 Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1312C7929
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
grey and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition with SKS Fenders otherwise just stock

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my apt storage lock while I was on vacation out of the country. My roommate discovered it stolen on Monday morning.

Schwinn Sporterra 2

Location

Prestige Food & Liquors
5439 W. Madison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC12D12085
Size: 
26 Inch
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is matte black, with red and white stipes on it. It's brand new, purchased in April of 2013. Has "Planet Bike Blinky" rear tail-light. Has "Bell Dawn Patrol" front headlight. Has "Continental GatorSkin" 700x32 front and rear tires. Has wide metal platform pedals. Has "Mirrycle Incredibell Original Bicycle Bell" on right side of handlebars. Addtionally, it has a Bernard's Schwinn of Oak Park (white) 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into a store in the local, a store that I frequent often, to make some purchases. I was in there no longer than about 15mins. I've always parked my bike inside of the store, near the front door unlocked because I'm always only in there a short time. This time I wasn't so lucky because someone must have been watching me while I made purchases at the counter. When I went to exit the store, I saw my bike was gone. I went outside and asked some gentlemen that were standing out there if they saw anyone walk out with it, of course their answers were "no".

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Monroe and Columbus
Monroe and Columbus
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
purple/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight brown scratch on handlebars Bike light holder and speedometer holder on handlebars Bike shelf/rack above back tire Bell bike bag underneath seat

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in bike rack at Monroe and Columbus outside the entrance of the Taste of Chicago.

2002 Specialized Hardrock A1 FS

Location

Rainbow Cuisine
4825 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver with a bright red fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was silver with brand new continental town and country tires. It had a bright red manitou fork and a specialized wedgie bag under the seat. Specialized body geometry saddle.

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: 
My bike was locked outside while I was eating dinner at a restaurant. I came outside and there was no evidence that the bike was ever there; no lock, no damage to bike rack. Shouldn't have relied on cheap cable lock.

2007 Raleigh Rush Hour, Gold Velocity Wheelset

Location

2947 N. Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
I forget the exact size. I'm 6'4 and the seatpost was pretty high up.
Color: 
Gunmetal/Gold/Brown Leather
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is my daily commuter bike so it wasn't all shiny and newlooking. I had put a machined and nonmachined golden Velocity wheelset on it. The handlebars were bull-horn style, with brown leather bar wraps. I used a brown Brooks saddle that had been weathered over the years. Across the frame I had affixed sticker letters that spell out "DEATH FROM ABOVE" and I had a thin plastic wrap to protect the top frame when locking up. I used to have eggbeaters but I put the original stock pedals in.

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?: 
1 day tops.
Incident Description: 
We just moved in and are still organizing things in the apartment where I intended to keep it. I had left my bike in the garage thinking it'd be safe to keep for a day or two. I just fell off it the day prior since some dude didn't see me while he was turning, so I walked to the Metra stop today instead of biking. I think it was still in the garage as of at least 7am today since my girlfriend remembers seeing it when she drove off. This probably isn't making the most sense but I'm pretty frantic right now and I think you get the gist. What probably happened is someone left the garage door open and saw it there prime for the picking. Filling out police report first thing tomorrow morning.

26" Mongoose Ledge 2.1

Location

Next to Millennium Park
Michigan Avenue & Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
68"L x 23"W x 41"H
Color: 
black/dark grey with white fork and some details in red.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in perfect conditions. I just bought it 7-8 months ago at Walmart. It has also light purple valve caps and a black seat with some details in red and white.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1h30min - 2h max.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in a sidewalk next to Millennium Park. When the bike was locked to the bike rack, there was just 1 bike there. And when we went back and the bike was not there, there were 3 bikes locked to the rack.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Logan Blvd & Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XU50843
Size: 
57
Color: 
light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, less than 100 miles Reflector on the handlebars looks like it was broken off, only has part that is attached to bars. Small scratches on left brake lever.

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?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of locked garage between Sunday night and Tuesday in the middle of the day. There were many other bikes in the garage which were not stolen.

Raleigh M80

Location

1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty worn, from about 2001. Duck-tape on the handlebars. A few broken spokes on the front tire.

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?: 
8 hours

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

montrose beach
Montrose Avenue (east)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU327C2966F
Size: 
20
Color: 
Mettalic Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, 2011

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from fence outside area of Wavefront concert on Montrose beach. Where was the security?!

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Montrose beach
Montrose Avenue (east)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU055C2513F
Size: 
19
Color: 
Grey metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, 2011

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?: 
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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with hundreds of others at Wavefront Concert on Montrose beach. Where was security?!

Bridgestone RB-T

Location

3025 W George St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Mavic Open Pro wheels/suntour superbe hubs - Suntour XCE gruppo, - front/rear Blackburn racks, - and brooks imperial b17. - Ringle Seatpost - Nitto Noodle handlebars - Shimano 105 brake levers - Shifters: one Suntour Barcon and one downtube shifter

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my apartment entrance while I was home. Theieves came into the hallway and took this and another bike (Chrome Ross Mt. Whitney).

Giant Bowery Mashup

Location

North & Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray with Black and Red detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has "bullhorn" handlebars with black tape. AlexRims DA-22, BLACK WHEELS Pedals: caged with clips.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Somebody jumped the closed gate on the back yard and stole 2 bikes. Humboldt Park. N Rockwell Street.

Peugeot 10 speed

Location

Leland & Maplewood
2520 W Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black frame with bright yellow handlebar tape. trek seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Fuji Track Classic

Location

Raino Ogden Architects
737 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new green with yellow print Fuji Classic Track frame with all black components and a silver sticker reading "Encinitas" on the left side of the back frame. Brand new Orange Velocity "Deep V" rear wheel. Black plastic Steve Hamilton "animal" pedals and 1 left red PowerGrip pedal strap and 1 right white PowerGrip pedal strap. Black Fuji drop down handlebars. No brakes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Left my bike at the corner of Wrightwood and Burling St at 1 am. Kryptonite Series 2 U-locked to bike rack and ABUS Cable locked to back wheel & frame. Returned to bicycle at 3:30 am to find nothing but the Kryptonite U-Lock cut and left on the floor.