Recent Reports

Motobecane

Location

2720 W. Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 25, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Mountain bike mud flap on rear. Matte gray finish. Slight paint fade above pedals from permit sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 7 days
Incident Description: 
Returned from 4 day trip and discovered that bike & lock were missing from secured parking structure. Management company has been notified and will be checking their garage camera footage. The bike was obstructes from view behind several cars, so it would not be easily visible to the garage entrance

Cannondale F4 Caffeine

Location

300 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
T039871
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black with Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Headshok replaced with Rockshocks fork, WTB saddle, SRAM X9 Shifters, Avid Elixir Disc Brakes

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was double cable locked at the SE corner of Wacker and W Jackson. Incident occurred between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Nova Big Buzz

Location

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood Ave.
Des Plaines , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Disc Brakes. After market handlebar grips.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the Des Plaines Public Library Parking lot bike rack on the morning of Friday, April 22nd. Went back to the parking lot ar 3:30 am on Sunday April 24th and it was gone. The bike and cable were missing.

Trek Lexa SLX

Location

personal residence
2031 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 or 52 cm (I think)
Color: 
blue, white, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few years' old, tuned up 2 weeks ago. Look road 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage of single family home. At the same time two other bikes were stolen: a new green Vaya Salsa Deore and a couple years' old blue white and black Trek 2.1. The bike could have been stolen anytime between Wednesday April 20 at 8 am and Friday April 22 at 6 pm.

Trek 2.1

Location

personal residence
2031 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm (I think)
Color: 
blue, white, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few years old, decent condition, had a tune-up 2 weeks ago. Profile design T2+ aero bars and Look road 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage of single family home. At the same time two other bikes were stolen: a new green Vaya Salsa Deore and a couple years' old blue white and black women's Trek Lexa SLX. The bike could have been stolen anytime between Wednesday April 20 at 8 am and Friday April 22 at 6 pm.

Salsa Vaya Deore

Location

personal residence
2031 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M15034115
Size: 
49 cm (I think)
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just 2 weeks old. Pannier rack over the back wheel. Splash guards over both wheels. Pinhead lock guards on the wheels.

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?: 
unlocked, in personal garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between Wednesday April 20 at 8 am and Friday April 22 at 6 pm. It was stored unlocked in a detached garage of a single family home. At the same time, 2 other older road bikes were stolen but we do not have pictures or serial numbers for those bikes. They were a Trek 2.1 road bike with aero bars and Look road pedals, and a Trek SLX women's road bike with Look road pedals.

Fuji Cyclocross

Location

Bucktown
1657 N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
51-55"
Color: 
White with black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The front tire was busted up a bit from a fall off it it. I took the water bottle holder off of vertical bike bar below the seat, so there is only one on the diagonal bar.

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?: 
2 years it was stores in the back internal stairwell
Incident Description: 
I saw that the window to the back of my apartment stairwell was open, and the backdoor was unlocked. I went up and found my bike stolen. It was unlocked, but also had been stored in this internal stairwell in the back of my apartment for 2 years with no incident.

Trek 8.5 DS

Location

E. Grand and N Wabash
515 N. State St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU066C0488K
Size: 
19 INCH FRAME
Color: 
Black (blue trim)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good, 9 months old Toe clips, light back 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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with U lock to bike rack on building property. Security video shows man with back pack stand over bike with back to camera, He removed something from the back pack and disabled the lock. He removed the cable through the rear wheel, got on the bike and rode toward the camera, and out of view. He was carrying the lock and cable when he went out of frame. it took 58 seconds. Building security showed me the video, but would not let me copy it. I reported it to CPD. The bike was already registered with them.

SE Lager, 2009

Location

Home
849 W Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and red anodized, very good condition. Velcro black/red post cover. No rat traps on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All winter
Incident Description: 
The common entrance to my garage was left unlocked. Someone must have simply walked in in the past month and taken it.

Cannondale CAAD 9

Location

FFC Union Station
444 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Grey / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey / Silver Cannondale CAAD9. Black bike rack on the back that attached to the seat post only. One wire frame water bottle holder. SPD cleats.

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?: 
up to 6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the bike rack with a cable and pad lock. My helmet was fed through the cable and locked with the bike. This is right off of Jackson Blvd, a very busy street! I locked it around 7 AM after riding into work. When I went to leave work and get my bike it was gone! The cable, cut, and helmet were still there. See picture.

BLIX STOCKHOLM

Location

BIKE RACK AT TRAIN STATION
HARWOOD AVE
HOMEWOOD , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
201504071
Color: 
WHITE FRAME, BLACK FENDERS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW TAN SEAT AND HANDLE GRIPS BATTERY LOCATED ON VERTICAL SEAT STEM ELECTRIC LIGHT FRONT AND BACK, CARRIER ON REAR TIRE REAR HUB ELECTRIC MOTOR

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 CABLE & LOCKS
Incident Description: 
BIKE STOLEN FROM BIKE RACK AT TRAIN STATION, HOMEWOOD, IL 2 CALBES CUT

1995 Performance M305

Location

3430 S. Calumet Av.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moutain bar end grips, rack and milk crate covered in purple material.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open. Within 5 minutes, a late model Ford Emerald green pickup truck drove by. Backed into the garage and tossed bike (and another) in truck bed (Its on video, but we could not see the license plate number).

6KU

Location

Streeterville
Ontario between Fairbanks and St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Mint with orange chain
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint colored frame with hot pink scratch on top of frame; orange chain; black drop down handle bars; back tire is all black/front tire has silver rim

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was outside on Ontario between Fairbanks and St. Clair

Huffy. Model: 002891454875

Location

Albany Park
Leland ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was almost new, I bought almost a month ago. A purple one.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
One day

Specialized Allez

Location

Home
3906 N. Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2016 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60641077K
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/White/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, 1 month old. Bike was in great shape!!! Shimano Claris shifters, crank. Mostly black with white and red accents.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked vestibule of our condo building. It was stolen sometime between Sunday night (April 17) at 445pm and Monday (April 19) at 445 pm. Someone managed to gain access to the building and take the bike.

Giant Cypress 6061

Location

Little Village
3814 W. 25th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700
Color: 
Black fading into gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just about brand new. Has a rack on the back that does not fit the bike. I modified a clamp and mounted it to the seat post. The bolt was spray painted flat black and I also painted the bolt that goes into the modified clamp. There are some scratches on the handlebar bar stem where you can see the aluminum underneath the black paint. Also has a black "triangle" bag mounted underneath the top tube.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I walked in my house at the ground floor to get a paper I forgot. I was no more than 15 feet away from the bike.

Schwinn Steamliner

Location

X Sport Fitness
2310 W Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 18, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM13G534101
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new. has a basket rack platform on the back that I'm pretty sure was installed incorrectly. Also has a Kozy's sticker on the bottom

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
an hour
Incident Description: 
I locked it up and went in to the gym for about an hour, came out and it was the only bike taken.

2014 Fuji Finest 1.5

Location

Lakeview (Broadway and Melrose)
3257 N broadway st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD351L0164K
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. I have not done any adjust to the bike. May have a little scratch at the frame from the bike lock.

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 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 nights
Incident Description: 
It was the first time that I locked the bike outside. I wanted to have it clean on the next day. Unfortunately, it was my last time to see my beloved one.

Vilano Shadow

Location

My apartment - Lincoln Square
4706 N Leavitt St. #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 15, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5420130634
Size: 
54mm
Color: 
White with Black printed letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very clean and in great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
My apartment storage unit (attached to the building behind my apartment) was broken into and the only thing stolen was my bike. I did not have the bike locked to anything, because it was stored in a locked area in the storage unit. I came home one night and noticed that the storage unit was ajar and my bike was gone.

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Bowmanville, just west of Ravenswood
2030 w Summerdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA07F05248
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black (covered in stickers)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
She's rather large, covered in stickers of punk bands and superheroes, well worn and distinctive, VERY wide seat so worn out it's covered in white plastic bags, slightly faded red milk crate on back, affixed with bungee cords.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours, maybe
Incident Description: 
Bike was left inside Garage only accessible through backyard, not locked because I was only between errands. Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., someone went into a garage and took only bike, and nothing else of valuables left in garage. This occurred in Bowmanville, part of Lincoln Square, near Damen and Foster.