Recent Reports

Trek 1 Series

Location

Grand River Bar & Grill
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a white Trek Series 1 with Bontrager wheels, a big copper bell, Cannondale carrier, and old Schwinn pedals. It has a weird custom basket on the back, but if whoever stole it took that off, it might still have weird u-shaped hook things near the wheel hub where the basket hooked on. It also has tires that are almost too big for it, so there's very low clearance between the tire and frame. It also has a weird custom bike lock setup like the one in the picture (the picture is not my bike). Stolen near Lincoln and Wellington.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut, a chunk of it was at the scene but not the whole thing.

1983 Schwinn World Sport

Location

Hubbard and clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black frame with white logo, black handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has kick stand. Seat slightly torn. Paint slightly chipped. Has Revolights attached to both wheels.

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?: 
Anywhere from 12 to 1 hour depending on time of heist
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike up on a rack on the northwest corner of Clark and Hubbard around 3:45pm November 12th. There were two other bikes locked to the racks. I work just around the corner and when I finished work around 3:30am November 13th and went to grab my bike, it was gone and so was my lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

Home
3143 Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Full w/extras
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New with "Twenty 20 Cycling" red & black circle logo

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Brand new bike was locked to back porch wood railing and thief removed wood rail at unknown time in past 2 days. (Cable with integrated key lock.)

Fuji Touring

Location

2007 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL 58cm
Color: 
Green with brown seat and handles.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Shimano Deore XT T780 pedals. Lezyne Hand Pump. Under seat bag.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Is normally locked on the wall behind my car.
Incident Description: 
Went down to my car Saturday morning in my parking garage and bike was gone. Contractors had been working in the garage previous day.

Momentum

Location

Apartment storage room basement
2836 N. Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K55000032
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight scratching on inner part of two top tubes near seat post

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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen overnight or in the morning alongside an identical, but green bike. The blue bike had slight wear and usage unlike the green bike.

Momentum Street

Location

Apartment storage room
2836 N. Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K45037459
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Only ridden back from shop to storage room

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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen alongside identical, but blue version of this bike. Both were unlocked among other unlocked bikes that had been in the storeroom for months. Stolen overnight.

Colnago Ace (Ultegra)

Location

Harvestime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XS11090046
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new condition. Original saddle replaced with a black Brooks B17. Planet Bike 140 Lumen headlamp.

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 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?: 
About 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I stopped to purchase a drink and use the restroom at Harvestime Foods, a grocery store located at the intersection of West Lawrence Avenue and North Talman Avenue on Chicago's north side. A Kryptonite u-lock was used to lock the front wheel and frame to a bike rack located on West Lawrence Avenue alongside this store. A heavy duty cable was run from the lock through the rear wheel and back to the lock. The bike was left unattended for about ten minutes. The the picture provided for this report was taken before the brook saddle and headlamp were installed. Any assistance with finding this would of course be greatly appreciated.

Trek Lync 5

Location

Sherman Plaza Parking Structure
Davis & Benson
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU246C4066J
Size: 
15-1/2
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. 6 months old. Wheel & Sprocket (Store) decal. Built-in headlight and (2) taillights. hydraulic disc brakes. fenders. Maybe left saddlebag with distinctive graphics

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Tall white guy in MSU green jacket, white stripe on sleeves w/black knit cap took my bike from the bike racks on the 2nd floor of the Sherman Plaza parking structure. Cameras caught him walking from elevator through 2nd floor lobby to bike area, returning in 5 minutes with my bike, padlock and cable were either in his large dark backpack or in the saddle bag. He paused to pull his cap over his face on his way out. Security guy was really nice about searching data base. there's more film from 1st floor entrance, probably head-on shot. With any luck, police will get his face.

Cannondale Quick 5 Disc C31557M60XL

Location

Little Italy
S. Loomis S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MA44464
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Water bottle rack, U-lock attachment, and coil lock around 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night

Bianchi Lupo

Location

500 W Madison
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NX0019732J
Size: 
57
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike with rear rack, sticker from BFF Bike shop

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at around 8:30 am. At around 10 am I realized I did not have my keys, returned to rack to find bike missing. I assume I left the keys in the lock.

Giant, not sure of model

Location

Crerar Library
5730 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was in generally very good condition. It had some scratches on the frame, but everything worked perfectly. Had a small, circular black bell on the left handlebar and some broken wires from an old pedometer. There was a metal hook on the front for a basket but no actual basket (because I removed it prior to riding it).

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
I went to work and locked it outside the library on the bike rack at 8:30pm. It was gone when I returned at midnight.

Shogun 200

Location

1851
N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 inch
Color: 
Blue/Baby Blue/ Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Blue Handle Tape, "Working Bikes" sticker on the frame, vintage condition

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks

Gary Fisher Presidio cyclocross bike

Location

John Hancock Center
NW corner of E Chestnut St and N Mies Van Der Rohe Way intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
locating serial, will update when found
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
black with white lettering and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, but with multiple cosmetic scuffs/scratches black paint chipped from rear left brake post at brazed joint with seatstay worn black handlebar tape secured with black athletic tape, red tube caps with black B for Bontrager Bontrager saddle, black with white accent, small hole wearing thru at edge SRAM Rival Doubletap brakes/shifters and derailleurs silver chain with black KMC quick/missing link black Bontrager hubs and (Race) rims with black paired aero spokes Ritchey SpeedMax 700 x 35c tires (to the best of my recollection) Shimano SPD pedals wired Cateye computer, black seatbag, and rear light on seatpost stock specs and photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2009&brand=Gary+Fisher&model=Presidio

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?: 
45-60 minutes
Incident Description: 
This bike and another locked together thru frames and one wheel each to bike rack on NW corner of E Chestnut St and N Mies Van Der Rohe Way near Hancock building/parking ramp at approximately 215pm. Returned approximately 45 minutes later to find bikes and lock gone.

Specialized Dolce Elite 2015

Location

Hancock Building
NorthEast corner of Chestnut st and Mies Van Der Rohe Way
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601050236J
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Grey, green, blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition, specialized bike bag, water bottle holders, and computer were all on it and removable rubber lights on front and back, wrap slipping on the right hand bend, caged petals, a few extra clear stickers on the left hand side of the front fork and head tube from the break cable scratching.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
On the northwest corner or E Chestnut Street andN Miss Van Der Rohe Way right on the side of the Handcock building. This and another bike were locked up with a thick cable lock under and hour around 2pm
Incident Description: 
This bike was locked up with a Gary Fisher though both bikes wheels and frames to the bike rack. we were inside approximately one hour and came out both bikes and lock gone.

Specialized Crossroads Step Through

Location

2601 W Berwyn Ave #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc711160343j
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Emerald Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New- bought three days ago Black rack installed on back a day ago

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Three hours
Incident Description: 
I was inside from 12:30-4:15pm I've tied it up in the same place for the past couple days.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

1523 W. Walton Street, Apt. 1F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Schwinn Varsity with yellow handlebar tape. Had a bell placed in the middle of the handlebars that looked like a soccer ball. The frame had two or three Lagunitas Brewing Company stickers on it. I bought this bike from Working Bikes - there should be a Working Bikes sticker on the frame near the bike chain.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over the weekend
Incident Description: 
Some jerk cut my cable lock.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

1136 w armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red with white detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, no rust, had a kryptonite lock on it and a cushioned seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 months
Incident Description: 
Walked out to my back porch and noticed it was missing. My porch connects only to the people who live in my building with a door at the bottom that is supposed to remain locked at all times (locks when it closes). Someone must have either come through the locked door and carried it down or someone in my apartment stole it. Bike had a kryptonite lock on it but was not locked to anything.

Trek 1400

Location

EY
155 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Michelin tires with red side tread Yellow on back of saddle

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: 
Bike locked up on plaza of loop business cut at 851 am

Cervelo P1

Location

31 W Chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has stickers with 388 on it from my most recent triathlon.

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 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?: 
6 hours

Trek Soho S

Location

500 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches on seat post from lock rubbing against it.

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?: 
10
Incident Description: 
I live in a several unit condo building. A neighbor saw three young african american men standing in front of a unit. The three men ran when they saw the neighbor. The neighbor called the police and said that the three men were walking down grand ave with two bikes but was told that because they were out of the building and because they werent his bikes, they could not do anything... The bikes were in the stairwell next to my unit entrance.