Recent Reports

2010/2011 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Near Chicago Tribune Building
419 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Equipped with front and back fenders, cushioned seat, rear red light, a messenger bag rack, and a portable bike pump.

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 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 hours

2014 Purefix

Location

Baton
436 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new with minimal scratches. Thick slick tires, bullhorn stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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 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?: 
1-10 hours

Orbea Carpe 60

Location

Chase Bank
755 North Larrabee St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
01130019629
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Matte Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but only a year old. White seat. Quick release front tire.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen outside of Chase Bank at Larrabee and Chicago. Both bike and helmet were locked with a cable and U-Lock. Everything was missing when I went to pick it up.

Trek SL1000

Location

West Loop
311 N Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. The wrap on the handle bars is covered in electrical tape on the right side. There are also some high end clip in pedals on the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to work and stored it inside the office 10 feet from the back door. Someone snuck in the back door and swiped my bike. They were very quiet because I didn't hear anything and I was sitting just out of view 20 feet away.

Redline 2011 Metro 9

Location

1328 w newport ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
005A10J06767
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When stolen had a green iBert seat attached. Bell, clipless pedals, attached bike pump, Garmin watch band, back rack.

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 parked in our closed and presumably locked garage and someone apparently gained access through the person door. The bike had a trail-a-bike and iBert child's seat attached, but the trail-a-bike was detached. Theft happened overnight Monday night/Tuesday morning.

Giordano Libero 1.6 / 42740-P

Location

222 South Riverside Plaza
Adams and Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51CM
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and used only for one day.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike at CDOT rack at Adams and Canal in front of 222 South Riverside Plaza, the place where I work between 07.45 AM and 08.00 AM. When I came back at 05.00 PM I couldnt see the bike there as well as the lock.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Garage
1701 West Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K747627
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
White/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame. Red handles, wheels and seat. Used bike with "working bikes" sticker on 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
3 car closed residential garage. I left at 6:30pm on July 13 and the bike was where I always leave it (in my parking spot). Bike was not locked as usual as the garage is only used by the residents of the building. I returned on July 14 at 10:00pm and bike no longer was there.

Vilano

Location

UIC School of Architecture
845 West Harrison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
1020140143
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a white road bike with two black bottle holders behind the seat. The bike is only a few months old so in very good condition.

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

Charge Plug

Location

divvy station on erie and McClurg
680 north lakeshore dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had a bag holder on the back with an orange bungie cord on it. Clip in peddles.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked it at 10:15, came back to look for it at 12:15
Incident Description: 
locked my bike at 10 am, came to look for it at 12:20 bike was missing.

Takara Renzo 700

Location

Hash breakfast
1357 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn Handle bars with Black cork. Rear breaks and cables removed. Rear wheel w/ Flip-flop hub. Front tire was stock, rear tire was replaced with a Michelin tire. Dents in front on the stem - minor scrathces across frame. Bright green faded a little bit. Had a WHite Sox sticker on the frame beneath the seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
5-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike outside apartment and left for the bar. When we returned it was gone with the cut U-lock left on the ground. Looked to be cut with bolt cutters.

Peugeot UO8

Location

Humboldt Park
861 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A bit dinged up. Has a red/white/blue basket in 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
forgot to lock last night. :(
Incident Description: 
kid pulled it over fence.

Nishiki Colorado

Location

Rehm Pool
Garfield & S East Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA150405438
Size: 
22 inch
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new. Only had it for 2 days when it gets stolen. It is white with 22 inch frame. PLZ HELP.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack. Everything was cut and bike was gone. Happened at Rehm Pool in Oak Park, IL.

Kona Jake; Schwinn Traveler

Location

2700 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54cm (Kona); 48cm (Schwinn)
Color: 
Grey/blue (Kona); Seafoam green (Schwinn)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kona had rear rack and fenders. There was a sticker reading "open doors can be fatal" on the seat tube. Schwinn was a single-speed conversion with 700c wheels. It had a bike registration sticker from the city of Oberlin, OH on the seat tube.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approx. 7 days
Incident Description: 
My bike and my girlfriend's bike were stolen from our apartment building's locked bike room between July 6th and July 13th, 2015. Bikes were locked to a bike rack using a cable lock. Bikes were locked together, in addition to being locked to bike rack, so it appears they were stolen at the same time.

Huffy

Location

Smith Drive
Hampshire , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Huffy BMX bike. No factory stickers, I took them off and I put a Neff sticker on it. There may be a Vans sticker as well, but there is also an Apple logo sticker. My name is on the side of the bike as well. The handle bars have galaxy tape and there is random parts wrapped with light green tape.

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?: 
Unlocked, it was on my front porch. I live in a rather small area where theft like this isn't common.
Incident Description: 
Ny dad came home from work and asked where my bike was. I had rode it last night, so last I saw it was the night before, but it was noticed this morning.

Raleigh Cadent 2

Location

3252 North Lakewood Av.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL TT:61cm ST:58cm
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new with one silver lined tire in the back. Locked with a red Kryptonite chain lock. Disc brakes.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I woke up and went about my day. When I went to use my bike, I found it missing and the wrought iron fence it was attached to had been cut.

2015 Trek Marlin 7

Location

Barrington Metra
201 S. Spring Street
Barrington , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU282C0425J
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
Green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One month old very 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours

Specialized Vita

Location

Corner of Maggie Daley Park
166 East Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602018528H
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Matte Black w/pink & white detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition 2013 Vita Added a water bottle holder, hello kitty pink bell on handle bars, and one of the pink hand grips is torn on the outer edge from a fall I had.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2 1/2- 2 3/4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked and parked at the corner of Lake Shore Drive & Monroe. I went to the the Maggie Daley Park w/family & walked around Taste. When I returned my bike was gone but my Husband's bike & son's lil trailer were left untouched. Cable lock was left behind cut. Someone had to have seen there was a lot of traffic. I was gone for approx 2 3/4 hours

Decathlon Rockrider

Location

1036 W Polk St.
1036 W POLK ST APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ICDE5C40031
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Silver white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ripped up seat, gear shifter missing 6 and 7 numbers. Other Serial/ID number underneath frame: BI0883D

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
Between Jul 12 and Jul 13 overnight someone went to the 2nd floor porch where the bike was locked to the railing and broke off a piece of the railing compromising the lock and the bike.

2015 Giant Roam

Location

Home
1347 W Huron St. Unit 4R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CC458083
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey, White, Green, Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Neon Green highlights

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hours

2014 Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Pilsen
730 W 18th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1405C3089
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black Matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White tag hanging under the seat. Red light attached to the seat. Black tape on handlebars. Gatorskin tires. Black bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 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?: 
Up to 48 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe the theft took place in the early morning hours with professional tools to get through the kryptonite u-lock. The cut on the lock was clean which tells me these were professionals. From what I understand, it takes up to 15 minutes to get through a U-lock and it is a very loud procedure and a ton of sparks are produced.