Recent Reports

Giant

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Womens
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, gold tape handlebars, rear panier rack, fat tire bell

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?: 
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: 
Went into the zoo for a couple hours, came out and it was gone. Just moved to Chicago a few days ago. Nice welcoming commitee.

Novara Mia

Location

Apartment in Noble Square
720 North Elizabeth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
791-141-0038
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition, no scraps or dents. Almost like new.

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 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?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
My bike & a friend's bike were locked together to my gate outside of my apartment. They were locked on my property inside the gate and were most likely stolen over night. I discovered they were gone and immediately filed a police report. My friend's bike is also a Novara and it light bluish green.

GIANT Boulder Womens

Location

CTA Cumberland Blue Line
5800 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
~19"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat is cut down to be very short. Yellow Pavilion Apartment sticker.

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?: 
8hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to a bike rack at the Cumberland Blue Line Station near elevator and stairs. Both the bike and lock are missing.

2011 Giant Escape 2

Location

My back deck
2119 W. Berwyn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C41F7987
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike, frame says "GIANT" in large silver letters. Had a silver Schwinn handlebar stem and olive green seat with cris-crossed electrical tape on it. Also had an orange handled OnGuard U-lock mounted on the inside of the frame on the seat tube. It had black fenders on front and back that almost covered the whole back wheel. No lights on it at the time. Only front reflector (with some sticker adhesive on it), no rear reflector. No physical damage, about one year old.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
Please note in the picture that the lock, seat, seatpost, and stem are different. Stolen from my back deck, locked via cable to the wooden rail of my balcony. Must have cut the cable or picked the u-lock it was attached with.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

Home
4944 North Rockwell Steet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
075ET292
Color: 
Grey / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was in excellent condition. It has a sticker on it that indicates it was purchased at the village cycle center on north Wells St. It also had the mount for a New York u-lock on the frame. It has a pouch underneath its seat, and a holder for a water bottle.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I returned home from a trip on June 1 to find that my bicycle which had been U-locked to a street sign in front of my condo since the previous Monday (5/28) had been stolen. Adjacent to the street sign (no parking sign) was a white plastic chair on which the actual sign had been left presumably by the thieves. The sign had been detached from the top of the pole. The thieves likely lifted the bicycle past the top of the pole after they had detached the sign from the top of the pole. There was no trace of the bike other than the white chair and the sign which were left adjacent to the pole.

Specialized Hybrid

Location

2140 n lincoln park w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 10:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Tall to fit 6'3" male
Color: 
Black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new with rear carriage deck with only 1 screw holding it into the frame

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
bike was locked night before. next morning it was gone. no traces of a cut luck. It was a krytonite u lock in addition to chain to deter wheel theft

GT Transeo 5.0

Location

Garage of House
4551 N Narragansett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 permit stickers- 1 read 212 E Cullerton; Metal Black Basket in front= duck taped bottom b/c of holes at front corners. Scratches along top frame. Front and Rear 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?: 
2 days -Saturday June 9 2012 at 11pm
Incident Description: 
Left inside Garage of residential house. Locks were in basket, Thief removed locks and stole bike. Person came inside of side gate and entered at side door of garage and stole bike from there. Other bikes were not harmed

Specialized Langster 2009

Location

Coach house
3100 N Clifton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WDD 80203002
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Clear coat Al.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Langster with Eggbeater 3s, black tape, blue/black ties, raw aluminum with clear coat on frame and wheels. Knog lights f/r.

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Trollers had targeted known, locked, storage area where the Langster and a Gary Fisher SS were regularly stored. Wood lattice to alley was broken through, cables locking bikes to stout chain in storage area. A third bike in the gated, fenced drive, was locked to wrought iron fence, chain lock cut. Three bikes stolen, locks, fence, loved access area were not a deterrent. Police report filed, don't have number yet.

Shogun Cromo

Location

Do Division street festival
Damen and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 inches aprox
Color: 
Red (maroon)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was my grandfathers used bike which I have had for five years. I get it cleaned and tuned up every season so it is in good shape. It has a maroon frame and rims. The handlebars, tires, and seat are black. The right side of the handlebars the tape is coming off. The underside of the seat is red. Thanks to the Chicago chamber of Commerce that through the Do Divion festival last week, they decided at 10 p.m. sharp to cut everyone's bike locks in the bike parking area and leave them on the side walk! Yay! What a bunch of idiots. Anyways any help would be much appreciated.

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?: 
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: 
THIS IS A VERY SIMILAR LOOKING BIKE, NOT MY EXACT BIKE. My bike still says Shogun on the frame. Bike was removed from the bike racks at the Do Division festival probably by the festival workers.

TREK 7.1 FX (Women's)

Location

my apartment
W. Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - 2 years old. Small round bike lights on front and back.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with my boyfriend's bike to a metal pole in front of my apartment. Last time I saw it was around 11pm on June 10, and in the morning the u-lock was cut, and only my bike was stolen.

Fuji Fine

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Milwaukee & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IF3H04232
Size: 
22 inch
Color: 
Red, White, & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Reflective tape and old triathlon number on frame, water bottle cage.

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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack and another bike (Raleigh One Way also listed) at Logan Square Blue line stop at street level outdoors. It was there from about 1pm until 230pm when we came back to find the lock cut and bikes gone.

Raleigh One Way

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Milwaukee & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 22 inch
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with yellow handlebars and pedals, Single speed bike, Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack and another bike (Fuji Fine also listed) at Logan Square Blue line stop at street level outdoors. It was there from about 1pm until 230pm when we came back to find the lock cut and bikes gone.

2012 Raleigh Detour 4.5

Location

Back porch of my apartment
2208 W Berteau Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:53pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS022511901
Size: 
19in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - 2 months old. It had a black rack, a pink water bottle holder and pink water Bottle, and purple flowery panniers. it was stolen with a 2009 Jamis Citizen black and gold

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months every day on the back porch locked to a radiator
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off the 2nd floor of an enclosed back porch. Was u locked to another bike (2009 Jamis Citizen also listed here) and then chained to a radiator. Woke up and Both bikes were missing without a trace.

2009 Jamis Citizen

Location

Enclosed back porch of my apartment
2208 W Berteau ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:41pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20in frame
Color: 
black and Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ecellent condition, bike had a beige dog carrier on back, a black rack on the rear wheel from Rei, mostly black with some gold on the frame, had front end suspension, there was silver reflecting tape placed on the front and back of the bike. It was stolen with a black Raleigh 4.5 19in with purple panniers and a pink water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year - i kept it locked to a radiator on my porch
Incident Description: 
Bike taken off the 2nd floor of an enclosed back porch . Was chained to another bike: a black Raleigh 4.5 and both were u locked to a radiator with a heavy duty steel cable.

Marin Racing Bike

Location

1915 W School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 9:53am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black w/ blue writing - black & blue tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Distinguishing features include blue wrap on handlebars (there is a gap on the left side in the wrapping). Water bottle holder and pump attached to frame. A few spots of corrosion on frame near back tire. Has an older model Cateye light on the front.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 1 week.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a garage and was placed there after Memorial Day. It was taken sometime between then and 6/6.

TREK 4500

Location

In front of the Bank of America buildin
Clark Street and Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 7:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16 in
Color: 
black and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition 4500 TREK. It was an older model but well maitained. The seat would be missing because I keep that with me.

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 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?: 
several hours.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a bike rack while at work. I ride it almost every day and tend to leave it at this rack. When I went out for lunch I realized the bike was gone and the only thing on the floor was a piece of velcro from the handlebars. The bike is a good condition trek 4500. older model (2008 I think) but still a nice bike.

Gitane Track

Location

Milwaukee ave at damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 8:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
light blue chipped pain
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gitane 1974 Track bike. Phil wood hubs, Campagnolo Montreal rims, chrome fork. Cinelli pista bars. steel cinelli stem.

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?: 
hour or so
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked on a rooftop, i walked away from it came back and it was gone

Trek Womens Hybrid

Location

Crew Bar
Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Canvas Panniers on mounted rear rack (black), Bike Computer, Headlight, black water bottle cage

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked on Broadway in front of Crew Bar and locked to light pole along with another bike. When I came out about 2 hrs later, the lock was cut and left and the other bike was there as well.

Trek 3900

Location

In front of GAP
3216 North Broadway Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 6:57am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
c54eq889
Size: 
woman's
Color: 
blue and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake does not work. Half yellow, half blue.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
Yellow and Blue Trek 3900 mountain bike with cable combination lock was stolen in front of GAP on Broadway in lakeview.

Lotus Touring Bike

Location

6 flat
2023 West Rice Street, 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
23 to 26 inch frame
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Lotus Oddesy, Suntour components and Bontrager slick tires - DOUBLE LOCKED to a black Cannondale M400 mountain 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?: 
In garage of private residence for weeks.
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a Cannondale M400 mountain bike with 2 older round key ulocks. Bikes last seen in AM around 9:15 when I unlocked my daughter's bike from them. Noted missing from garage around 4:45 pm same day. Two other bikes had been stolen from this location. Bikes would have to been carried out together and could not be rolled out. Carried away or loaded into a truck????? Suspect the space was watched. Garage is used by 6 tenants and not everyone is good with putting down the door all the way. Neighbors often note the door is left open.