I figure that these are the most criminal statutes that most likely relate to bicycles: Theft; Robbery; Burglary; Vandalism;
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IF YOUR BIKE GETS STOLEN: (THEFT)
§ 720 ILCS 5/16-1
and THE BIKE'S VALUE IS LESS THAN $300
Class A misdemeanormore if it was taken from a school or place of worship
more if the bad guy has thieved or burgled or been caught trying before
if THE BIKE'S VALUE IS MORE THAN $300
Class 3 felonymore if it was taken from a school or place of worship
more if the bad guy has thieved or burgled or been caught trying before
more if the bike is worth more than $10,000
IF YOUR BIKE IS TAKEN FROM YOU - ROBBERY
§ 720 ILCS 5/18-1. Robbery
Taking a bike from the rider or in his/her presence by force or by threat of imminent use of force.Class 2 felony
more if the victim is 60 years of agemore if committed in a school or place of worship
§ 720 ILCS 5/18-2. Armed robbery
a robbery with a dangerous weaponClass X felony
more if the weapon is a firearm
even more if the firearm is used
§ 720 ILCS 5/18-5. Aggravated robbery
Taking a bike from the rider or in his/her presence by force or by threat of imminent use of force with an indication that the bad guy is armed with a dangerous weapon
Aggravated robbery is a Class 1 felony.
IF YOUR BIKE IS TAKEN FROM A BUILDING - BURGLARY
§ 720 ILCS 5/19-1. Burglary
The bad guy enters a building (NOT YOUR HOUSE), housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle with intent to commit a theft.Class 2 felony.
more if it was taken from a school or place of worship
§ 720 ILCS 5/19-2. Possession of burglary tools
The bad guy has any key, tool, instrument, or device suitable for use in breaking into a building or something else, with intent to enter and commit a theft.Class 4 felony
example
Defendant's conviction upheld where proof indicated that the intention to steal bicycles and to break into garages, and he had possession of bolt cutters in his van (in case a bicycle were chained to some object or to cut chains or locks on the outside storage sheds where bicycles are frequently kept. People v. Rodriquez, 153 Ill. App. 3d 652, 106 Ill. Dec. 523, 505 N.E.2d 1314 (2 Dist. 1987).§ 720 ILCS 5/19-3. Residential burglary
The bad guy enters a DWELLING intent to take a bike (comit a theft).Class 1 felony
IF YOUR BIKE IS VANDALIZED or DAMAGED
§ 720 ILCS 5/21-1. Criminal damage to property
the bad guy knowingly damages your bike without your consentDAMAGE IS LESS THAN $300
Class A misdemeanor
more if it was taken from a school or place of worship
more if the bad guy has theived or burgled or been caught trying before
DAMAGE EXCEEDS $300
Class 4 felonymore if it was taken from a school or place of worship
more if the bad guy has theived or burgled or been caught trying before
more if the bike is worth more than $10,000
maybe community servicetoo, if available, and if no jail time is ordered in the
IF THE BAD GUYS TRIES TO GET THE BIKE - ATTEMPT
§ 720 ILCS 5/8-4. Attempt
an attempt with intent to commit theft or robbery (or other crime)penalty not to exceed the maximum provided for the offense
