Recent Reports

Origin8 Del-Pasado fixed gear

Location

Lincoln Square Brown line CTA station
Damen and Eastwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm frame (mid-sized)
Color: 
Black with lime green front wheel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
General overview: Black frame, black handlebars, chrome pedals, front tire inner rim was lime green (lime green hand painted and at closer look, small streaks from painting onto the rim accidentally). Seat is older than the rest of the bike, and slightly torn on the back right side. Specifics: The frame was a 53cm from around 2010. It had a 1 1/8" thread less Bareknuckle lugged fork rattle canned gloss black. Headset was loose ball. The stem and bars were new off of another bike I had. Straight bar cut down. Tektro MTN brake lever and Tektro front black side pull brake. Front wheel was a lime colored deep dish no name wheel with an Alex rim laced to a flip flop hub in the rear. Tires were Continentals but I cannot remember which ones. Maybe one an Ultra. The cranks were BigShot I think and the hearing was around 70-72" or so. I think the front ring was also an Origin8. Seat post was a standard low end single straight post and the saddle was a cut out but I cannot remember what the specific saddle was.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 1.5 - 2hrs
Incident Description: 
I had left the bike on the front of the Damen (route 50) bus, going southbound, on June 11. It was last seen at Damen and Eastwood at about 9:05pm. I called the CTA and I was told the bike would be at the North Park Garage at the end of the route. However, the bike was not at the garage later that evening or the following Sunday. I loved that bike. I would greatly appreciate any good samaritan who can help return my bike or provide information.

Cannondale Quick

Location

In front of house
2128 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handle cap on the right of the handlebars is missing

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night

Raleigh Cadent 1

Location

My Apartment
2613 N Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u141k10606
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, silver bike rack on back, on left handle rusty-ish American flag bell

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
1-2 days in locked back patio
Incident Description: 
Last used bike on Friday evening. Didn't go through back patio until Monday morning when I realized bike was stolen. Roommate said it wasn't visible Sunday - potentially stolen Friday night or Saturday. It was locked in back patio with 10 foot fence that you cannot see through.

Huffy mountain bike

Location

1100 N LaSalle
1100 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Male, full size
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bent back wheel, old brake pads, broken left peddle.

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?: 
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?: 
Two nights

Fuji Declaration

Location

Apartment Buildig
5718 N. Winthrop Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD0224435L
Color: 
Black and Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a brand new single speed bicycle. It was stolen in the Edgewater neighborhood.

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?: 
From 3pm on 6/12 to 11am 6/13 when I noticed it missing.
Incident Description: 
I left my bicycle in my apartments bike room on 6/12 at 3pm. When I returned at 11am on 6/13 I found it to be missing. I am certain it was stolen as at least one other nice bicycle disappeared in the same time frame. To access the bike room you must enter the apartment using a key fob.

Salsa Fat Bike 2013

Location

Condo - home
115 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
???
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Black w/wide white rims, blue and purple pinstripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful, carbon fiber, big triangle bag hanging from the cross bar.

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?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Between June 2, 9am - June 4, 3PM Bike was in car parking spot of secure condo building. 115 N. Carpenter St.

fixie

Location

Apartment
836 S Morgan St Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
just purchased, good shape, mint color

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle located on second floor balcony, somebody hopped the balcony and took the bike. Just bought it yesterday, before I could buy a lock.

Cannondale Quick

Location

1560 N Sandburg Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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

GT Traffic 2.0

Location

3118 S. Aberdeen St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM15G501765
Size: 
extra large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has fenders and a nice tubus back rack. Has a bell on the right handle bar along with 2 housings for front lights. Also has a red light on the back of the seat post. Has a Blue city bicycle sticker on it. In great condition. Also has a Kriptonite evolution lock on it.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Garage door malfunctioned and was open. I have video and pictures of the man taking the bike and riding away. He is middle aged 35-50, with black jeans and a blue, orange and white grey shit with a soccer ball on it and it says in spanish WINA DU.

Specialized Ariel disc bike

Location

OpinionLab
549 W Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 10, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608025339F
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Green and white, with disc front brakes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old. Disc brakes and a detachable fender on the back tire. Large gashes on the main arm of the frame and broken plastic on left gear shift. White water bottle holder on gashed part of frame. Disc brakes in the front. Serial number sticker under the triangular-shaped frame. New tires. Stolen from Randolph St, between Canal and Jefferson streets, during the middle of a Friday (some time between 9 am and 4:30 pm).

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?: 
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?: 
Happened some time during working hours--9 am to 4:30 pm
Incident Description: 
Abus lock was broken where male and female parts lock together, on 4-digital combination lock--chain was not cut. Front tire and frame were locked to bike rack outside of office building. I was working between hours of 9 am and 4:30 pm--no one I know saw the bike in between that time; cameras around building do not monitor area. Had an incident last year where someone in same area vandalized bike (assumed they were trying to steal it. Large gash on main arm of frame and broken gear shifts on the left side remained. Description: Specialized Arial women's bike with front disc brakes. Green and white paint. Detachable fender on back.

gt bmx

Location

31st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
grey, black, orange, blue tire
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very nice. Schwinn seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it there during the day and the next day (today-Friday) by 6pm it was gone.

Nishiki limited edition Kinzua

Location

Just in front of The Protein Bar
235 S Franklin St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DK12060140
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
White / Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Immaculate condition, rear luggage rack with small mud flap. Right foot pedal partially broken off.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike across the east entrance of Willis Tower on Franklin Street.

Schwinn Phocus 1600 Men's Road Bike 700c Wheels, 56CM Frame

Location

Lake Shore Park
250 E Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM Frame
Color: 
Silver/Red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
0 hours
Incident Description: 
I leaned my bike against the fence of Lake Shore Park directly across from 250 E Pearson at approximately 8:00 pm June 9th to use the parking meter to add more time for my nearby parked car. I went to my nearby apartment immediately after that, forgetting I had placed my bike on the fence unlocked. At 3 pm June 10th I went down to see if the bike was there and it was not. I have contacted 250 E Pearson to see if their cameras caught anything but they were busy at the time and could not look. I gave my contact info to them in order to contact me later with anything they find.

1970 Schwinn World Racer

Location

919 Foster St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White seat, white handle grip. The brake lines are in black housing. The cables for my gears have been cut so it operates like a fixed gear.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Specialized - Vita Sport

Location

1501 W Superior
1501 W Superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606043554G
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black with gray writing on frame "specialized". DOES NOT have drop handle bars. Handle bars are straight across. Missing reflector on left side pedal.

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?: 
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, less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at 8:10 PM in front of my building. Came out at 7AM the next morning and both lock and bike were gone.

Trek 1600 WSD

Location

Roscoe
2252 W. Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek WSD bike. I believe it was a WSD not sure what model looks like image below. Had new blue cinelli tape on it. Had a ride to AIDS sticker on the top tube. It is also running a triple chainring up front.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
We had just come back from vacation and were unloading things into our load store unit to find 2 bikes stolen from it. One was my husband the other was mine. A light blue and white trek.

Guru Corno'Alu

Location

Roscoe Village
2252 W. Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in recently tuned up condition. It was running full ultegra with white handle bar tape. It had Easton EA 50 wheels on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I had just come back home from vacation to discover out locked storage unit had been broken into. The thief stole my custom Guru and my wife's bike. Our storage unit is locked and to enter into the hall of storage units is locked as well.

Trek 3500

Location

840 W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 3500 Disc brakes. Bright red with white accents. Has pedal clips to keep shoes from slipping and extenders on the handlebars. It had a U lock attached to it, but was hanging on a bike rack in my garage and not actually locked up. It's been there for 2 years like that unless it was used.

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 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on a rack on the wall in my garage. Garage is shared, but was closed upon leaving in and going back upstairs to my condo. 2 days later noticed that the bike was no longer hanging up.

Giant Liv Enchant 2

Location

5529 W. Pensacola AVe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
K16042669
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
White with blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.

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?: 
Bike was not locked in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into and bike stolen some time overnight on June 8-9, 2016. Bike was purchased new on Monday, June 6 from local dealer.

Trek Emonda

Location

Groupon Offices
600 W Chicago avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu220c1541k
Size: 
58
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours