Recent Reports

Trek Verve

Location

West town
2010 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used ladies trek, 2011 model white frame with scratches, black water bottle holder on vertical frame, silver bell with peace sign in rainbow colors, black metal basket fixed on back frame, bungee cord on basket, handle shifters, brown triangle gel seat, front shocks.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to bike rack just West of the intersection of Chicago and Damen, bike was on the N. side of Chicago just west of the nail salon, it was locked through the frame and also the front tire to the bike rack facing East. I was gone only an hour, tons of people everywhere as it was in the middle of the day and the weather was mid 80s sunny.

Bigshot

Location

Condo
947 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was a custom made BigShot in all black and yellow. Black frame, yellow saddle, handlebars, and wheels. It had decals on the bike that said "Go Hawks."

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?: 
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?: 
Used a bike lock with a cable that was connected to a railining. The cable was cut.
Incident Description: 
Not sure what time the bike was stolen but it was stolen on Friday after 6:00 pm. The bike was locked to a railing in my main condo hallway via a cable lock. The cable lock was cut. The bike was a custom BigShot bike with a black frame and yellow accessories. It was my Hawkeye Bike that I got as a gift.

Schwinn Womens Trailway 28"/700c Hybrid Bike - Purple

Location

SAIC MacLean Building
112 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a dark grey milk crate (dean's) at the back. It is very new and has a little transparent bell on 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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
It got stollen between 5pm and 7pm from the in front of SAIC MacLean Building.

Schwinn

Location

Chicago Avenue & Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
26 inch wheel
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Right brake cord poor shape. Medium poor condition

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 street sign.

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?: 
Three NIGHTS
Incident Description: 
Went to add accessories then begin Uber realized it's absence

Cannondale Bad Boy 9

Location

Yogaview
2211 N Elston Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NM85254
Size: 
26"
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black; back bike rack for bag

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hour
Incident Description: 
2211 N Elston Ave Chicago. Double locked to metal sign in front of building (Elston St side). Went into Yogaview for 1.5 hour. Bike was double locked.

Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra

Location

harold washington social security center
600 west madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
m-l
Color: 
black with white stripe on body and tonal brand logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new. the only real scratch is on the right hand gear shift from a bad run-in with a rock on the lakefront.

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?: 
from 9:10 AM to 4:24 PM
Incident Description: 
I PARKED/LOCKED MY BIKE AT WORK, WHICH IS FEDERAL PROPERTY. THE BUILDING CAMERA SHOW A MALE SUSPECT ENTERING THE PROPERTY WALKING DIRECTLY TO MY BIKE, CROUCHING DOWN, TAKING A SMALL OBJECT OUT OF HIS BOOKBAG AND MANIPULATE THE LOCK. THE MALE SUSPECT THEN STOOD UP, GOT ON BIKE AND PULLED OFF.

Jamis Allegro Comp 17

Location

1356 W Lake St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U127K18236
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
gloss black with blue & white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - small LED light strapped to seatpost - small velcro pouch (for holding phone, keys, etc.) strapped to top bar near the handlebars. Front reflector is snapped off.

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 street sign.

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?: 
approximately 1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I chained my bike to the street sign around 5:45pm. Went inside the gym, worked out, and came outside around 7:15pm to see the bike gone. Lock was also gone with the bike.

Jamis / Bosanova

Location

RA Sushi / My Apartment Building
11 East Elm Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 1, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u13u12829
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Ano Black / Dark Blue / Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand: Jamis Model: Bosanova Serial: u13u12829 Value: $1200 Condition: Excellent Distinguishing Features: PIN HEAD LOCKS!

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?: 
Hour and a half
Incident Description: 
Bike messenger stole bike from in front of my apartment. I have video surveillance if needed. Light skinned male, dark hair, scrappy beard, wearing black jacket with chevrons on it.

2007 Specialized Sequoia

Location

Soho House Chicago
113 n green street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P6GU100U1
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rims with red styling. Black grip tape.

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?: 
5-6 hours

Zycle fix

Location

4001 w lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54-55
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a sticker of the letters bern on the frame has a wienmen front rim with a thickslick tire. Rear freedom rim with gatorskin tire retrospec saddle and has tare along the frame. Sliver chain

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Placed on the sidewalk of a liquor store on pulaski & Lawrence

Trek 3 Series

Location

Chase Bank - Lasalle & Madison
2 N Lasalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 frame
Color: 
Orange, Black, White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition. Bike World sticker on bottom frame near chain. White water bottle holder attached. Faded pink bow tied to right side of handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from bike rack in front of an open Chase Bank between 12:40PM and 1:40PM on 5/31/2017. The bike seat was removed at the time. Cable with padlock lock was likely cut and bike was stolen.

Nishiki Anasazi

Location

Butterfield Trails Apartments
Volks Ct
North Aurora , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA141206942
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly all black, has a black water bottle holder on frame and a small bike seat pack under the 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?: 
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 weeks
Incident Description: 
We were away for the long Memorial Day weekend so the theft could have occurred any time between 5/26 and 5/30

Gary Fisher Bontrager

Location

NW Street Corner
55th and Hyde Park Intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly used, bike seat is torn

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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 - Night of May 29th at 11:00, found stolen at 4:45 pm May 30th
Incident Description: 
Between 11:15 pm on the 29th and 4:45 pm on the 30th. I am very confused because the lock was still locked to the stand. Just the bike was gone. The U lock had been locked to the frame of the bike. Stolen from NW corner of 55th and Hyde Park sometime between these hours.

Schwinn Traveller

Location

622 W Wellington Ave, Unit 5
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3632043
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New body geometry seat. "Working bikes" bumper 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In garage over night. Missing in morning

1987 Nishiki Altron 7000

Location

Monroe Harbor
400 E Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with multi-colored digital tube frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a blue, yellow, and red pack attached under the seat. Had remnants of sticker from a triathlon on the frame. Green handlebar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at the racks outside of the boat tender area at Monroe Harbor at 5:00pm. Returned just before 9:00pm and the rack I had locked my bike to was completely empty. Three teens were hanging around the rack, probably the ones that stole it by the way they responded to my questioning. I spoke to the people in the tender's office and they were not surprised that my bike was stolen from that rack. Said it happens all the time. Thanks for telling me when I spoke to you earlier while wearing my helmet!

Felt

Location

Ukrainian Village
951 N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52"
Color: 
black frame, silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
felt urban single speed (previously fixed gear) bike with breaks it has small dent on the down tube neon green handlebar type rear white deep v rim front black regular rim mount for iphone on bars with rainbow sticker that reads "love you blaketron"

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?: 
last put in there 5/18/17 (12 days ago)
Incident Description: 
I woke up to bike to school and my bike was not where I left it (garage behind my apt) at least 12 days ago. I last recall putting it away about 9pm on Thursday, May 18th. Both of my rooomate's bikes were still in the garage, but mine is missing. My grey Bern helmet and kryptonite lock were both hanging from my handlebars and those are gone too.

Scott Speedster

Location

1201 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GW114721
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a black saddle bag and Gatorskin tires. It is 5 years old.

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?: 
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?: 
I've lived in my current apartment for almost three years. I have kept the bike locked in the garage for that entire time.
Incident Description: 
I've kept my bike looked inside our common garage for the last 2.5 years. We have wall bike racks with cables attached to them. My bike was hanging from the wall rack with the cable attached to a u-lock. The u-lock was around the frame of the bike. The thief gained access to the garage, used bolt cutters to cut the cable, and then stole the bike with the u-lock still attached. I noticed the bike was missing on May 27th. I know it was there as recently as two weeks ago.

Surly Steamroller

Location

1819 N Albany Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike looks brand new. monkey butt red surly steamroller frame, black surly fork, rear velocity deep v, origin 8 chainring and bars, white all city crank set, flat pedals, two brakes

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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes or less
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in rear of apartment outside during an apartment viewing. came back to see the bike gone, lock and bike both taken.

Sole Foamside Fixed Gear

Location

Soho House
113 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52mm MEDIUM
Color: 
Black with aqua colored wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new black bike with aqua wheels, fixed gear, hard chain lock very difficult to steak or even lift over a sign.

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 street sign.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike over night on Monday the 29th around 5pm and it was gone by this morning at 8:30 am

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

Residental
1929 W Newport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
vm91443
Size: 
tall
Color: 
Black with white and light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
this is the storage location for my bike
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our garage. The bike was hanging on its hook on Friday, May 26. The garage was open while we worked in the yard on Saturday and Sunday. We did not see anyone take the bike, but realized that the bike was gone when we went out to the garage Monday evening. We did not have the garage open on Monday so it must have happened Sat-Sun.