Recent Reports

Bobbin Birdie 2011

Location

Wriglyville
824 W Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M12C000762
Size: 
19"
Color: 
sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a beautiful cruiser with a distinct bright sky blue color and it had a bright orange lock on it when stolen. Its seat was a beautiful brown with matching brown handles. It has a small silver bell. Its brand Bobbin is a rare thing in Chicago. They aren't sol here and are made in England.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I am not sure when it happened on June fourth, but I came home and the metal fence my bike had been locked to had been cut clean by something. The metal bar was left on the ground and the bike missing.

Biria Citi Bike

Location

4344 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
42
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Biria bike - has a U-lock attached to the middle

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
Incident Description: 
The fence was cut to remove the bike - none of the bike or wheel was cut, or the lock.

Motobecane Elite FS

Location

Drummond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Champaign
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Red water bottle holder.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked was locked to street light pole. Came back two hours later and it was gone.

Jamis Hybrid Road Bike

Location

Lakeview
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54-56
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a few scuffs. Had a Half Acre Brewery Owl sticker on the frame. Had a Topeak bike rack on the back and a silver kickstand. Had straight bars on it. I had tied a red bike light to it with a piece of beige fabric.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day before it was missing
Incident Description: 
I came down to the basement of my apartment building to our bike room. My bike was missing from the rack on the wall, and the cable attaching my bike and the lock was cut. It turns out the the inner and outer door to my building had been busted/tampered with/bars cut in order for the thief to enter our building. My bike was not the only one stolen. The bike and the lock was taken.

Gary Fischer AR Super (2006-7)?

Location

My House
2931 n rockwell st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Blue with Stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of stickers, 6 years worth of city riding scratches, torn black bar tape, kzsc sticker, phish sticker, handsome coffee sticker on toptube

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was washing my bike in the alley, so i could avoid spraying junk and degreaser all over the clover in my yard, as the rabbits eat that instead of my veggies. Heard the water for my tea boiling, went inside prepped my teabag, poured my tea, changed some music, went outside and it was gone.

KHS Urban Xcape

Location

1533 W Hollywood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 3, 2013 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 2011 model and in nearly new condition. Has a tan seat and was stolen along with a new U-lock and white helmet. The front tire had a leak and was flat when stolen.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Permanent location when not being used.
Incident Description: 
Thief had to break into our building, climb to the top floor and take bike from front of apartment.

Brooks saddle (Parts Theft)

Location

1350 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Honey brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new Brooks B17 Honey Brown Saddle

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Someone used an allen key to take my saddle and seatpost

Swobo Sanchez

Location

Residence / Garage / Alley
2643 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H8GR03290
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
'No brakes' sticker and dent in swobo logo on top tube. Slightly dented front rim. It has aftermarket brakes, handlebars (bontrager), wheels, and crankset.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was likely stolen from the garage between 8:30 and 9:30am. No signs of forced entry, the garage door and entry door were locked when I discovered the bike was stolen at 9:30am. It is possible a neighbor left the garage door open temporarily - long enough for someone walking through the alley to stroll in and cruise off on the bike.

Swobo Novak

Location

home/condo building garage
2730 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Swobo Novak 3-speed SRAM internal hub bicycle. Modified with Ricthey mountain handlebars, cork grips, black Selle An-Atomica split leather Brooks-style saddle. Recent Vittoria Randonneur Hyper 700x32 tires, silver Planet Bike fenders.

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?: 
weeks
Incident Description: 
I left for vacation on Saturday 5/2, returned on 6/2 to find the bike stolen out of the supposedly secure garage.

2011 Trek 1.2 Road Bike

Location

Near N Milwaukee Ave and Evergreen Ave
1444 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
15" frame
Color: 
Mat Black with white and silver detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's Imperial Brooks Saddle, 2 water bottle holders, Blue polar water bottle, Gator continental tire on back, original tire on front, saddle bag and small camera bag behind handle bars, bike permit sticker with "Bicycle #119" on frame near seat. There is some scratching on the frame where "Trek" is written. Gear-set/chain are worn down and in need of repair. This bike has extreme sentimental value to me as I rode it from New York city to San Francisco in the summer of 2011.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in broad daylight between 12-1pm, the bike was locked for less than an hour in this location.

2008 Masi Speciale Fixed

Location

Irving Park near Pulaski
4007 N Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Straight riser bars, black surly fork, two black velocity deep v rims, shimano spd pedals

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?: 
Overnight

Philippe Cyclocross Haute Gramme

Location

1622 N. Orchard St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
white with purple and yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a cyclocross bike. It has a curved seat tube. It has internal wiring for brakes and derailleurs. When it was stolen it did not have a front derailleur installed. It is an older bike (mid-'80s) and shows some scuffs. Other than that it is in fine condition. A pair of Rolf Vector wheels were also stolen and may be installed on the bike. It is a lugged frame made of Vitus tubing.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
Several Weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from my secured garage. The thief(s) had cable cutters and cut the lock. They removed the wheels from this bike and stole Rolf Vector wheels from another bike that I had locked in the garage. I do not know how they got into the garage.

Specialized Hardrock Disk 29er - 2011

Location

Home
6226 N. Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29 inch frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched up and dirt stained, particularly the lower part of the frame and the tires, with a good amount of use. Slightly rusted chain and break pads from spending a winter outdoors. Breaks make a loud screeching sound when applied after having picked up a little speed.

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?: 
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?: 
15 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was left in the bike room of my apartment complex at 6226 N. Clark St. The bike was locked with a cable key lock through the frame and front wheel to another bike, which was not stolen.

Fuji Absolute 3 SM13

Location

Belmont Red Line
931 w belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
pe345ic0805j
Size: 
21in
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.Purchased 4/16/2013.I put a piece of white tape around the seat post to know where to keep my seat but it's most likely no longer there. I added a water bottle holder that isn't in the picture.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I'm pretty sure this jerk just picked the lock. Parked at the Belmont red line station while I went downtown. Came back and it was gone.I had a red U lock that was still there when I returned but no bike.

Commencal Absolut

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N Stockton Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Plumb - Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a small seat and was splattered with mud when stolen. Culprit also cut and stole a black chain lock with a small, black - number coded pad lock. Bike has mismatched wheels. Bike has been owned for about two years.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the main (west - by the conservatory) entrance to the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was locked to the bike rack provided there just to the left of the gate. It was locked to another bike that was left there. The other bike is a bright blue mountain bike. The culprit cut the chain lock and took it and the bike during a 15 min period while the victim was in the zoo (zoo visit was cut short due to an on coming storm).

Schwinn Caliente

Location

Apartment Building
2129 N Dayton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24-27"
Color: 
Light Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has black grip tape on the handle bars, pink frame with purple lettering. The right brake does not work well and the back tire is slightly bent. Purchased at Working Bikes and has a silver WB sticker on the frame. Bike looks similar to the picture, just with solid black handle bars.

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept in the laundry/bike room of my apartment building. It had not been used for 2 weeks and could've been taken anytime between May 11-25.

Fuji Nevada 4.0

Location

Skokie Oakton Yellow Line Station
Oakton
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ11I06632
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver with Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, front wheel has one original reflector and one light up reflector with two light settings. Rear wheel has only a light up reflector with two settings. Has a Schwinn water bottle holder on the angled frame bar that's silver. Seat has a memory foam detachable cushion with a slide lock clip that's tied once after the clip and wraps around the seat stem twice before finishing in a slip knot. Bike has Schwinn LED lights for the front and back of the bike with 3 settings to each light: constant, flashing, and strobe(cycle for the rear). The right side rear frame below the chain is scarred and stained with dirt and bike grease along it's superior edge. My bike rocks. I fucking miss it.

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?: 
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?: 
for approximately 14 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked over night at the Skokie Oakton Yellow line station stop. was Locked to the bike rack second or third spot from the station entrance. Have locked it there for longer periods of time with no incident. Have made a police report, bike is registered, and have been checking ebay and craigslist as often as possible. Bike had to be taken during the stations off hours so anytime after 12am and before 5am.

2012 Trek Lexa

Location

200 South Wacker
200 S. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with Aqua and Grey Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
West Michigan Cycle Sticker

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the south side of 200 South Wacker. Locked with a cable lock, and u-lock through front tire. Front tire left and cut lock left behind.

Torker 2011 U-District

Location

3257 W. Palmer St.
Palmer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS11D10777
Size: 
50 or 52
Color: 
Dark Metallic Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. On right handlebar, black zip ties are holding the support for my USB-chargeable bike light (luckily not on the bike at the time of the incident). There is a red and white Streeter registration sticker on the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
At 1am I u-locked my bike to the No Parking sign in front of my house (through the frame and front tire) because my stupid landlord doesn't allow us to chain our bikes to the fence and I was too tired to haul it upstairs. It was pouring down rain. At 6:10am my roommate called from our front yard to say that the pole had been yanked out of the ground and the bike was gone. I looked out my north-facing window down onto the lawn and all fears were confirmed. The pole was lying on it's side near the street. The bike was long gone.

Trek 7300 FX

Location

E. side of Franklin across from Willis Tower
233 S. Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TRT0/07 C83AS468
Size: 
25" ?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. "Rails to Trails Conservancy" sticker on seat tube (faded & scratched); ergon grips on handlebars. Front wheel will not match since it was stolen without it. Village of Oak Park sticker # 59651

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 1 and 8 hours, depending on when theft actually happened.
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack with U-lock, but in my haste I missed the frame and only the front wheel was locked to the rack. When I went to retrieve the bike at 4:30 the front wheel was still securely locked to the rack, but the rest of the bike was gone. Was reported to the police, but I don't have the report # on me. If updates are allowed, I will post that later.