Recent Reports

Giant Iguana

Location

My house
3705 S Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition green giant iguana with a back child seat grey with yellow. Don't have a pic but I will upload a similar bike.

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?: 
5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on the night of 6/29/18 in my gated back yard didn't think someone would come into my property and take it from back yard .

Specialized Vita Women's

Location

Lincoln Park W Tower
1960 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2018 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6062287726M
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Two cup holders. White with black seat.

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 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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Left bike over night locked to bike rack between Ranalli's and Lincoln Park Tower.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Lincoln Square
4723 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
L or XL frame
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition other than right hand (back wheel) breaks being disconnected.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours or less
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to rack overnight. The next morning only the cut lock was left at the bike rack.

Raleigh Eclipse

Location

Parking lot near ally
519 W Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women’s standard hybrid
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average/used. Refurbished gear shifters and brakes. Shifters are 2 different models. Handlebar caps/covets missin on at least one side. At time stolen, had a heavy chain lock around seat, front and back detachable lights, and under the seat carrying bag. Both wheel air/valve caps missing.

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?: 
1week
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen locked outside of apartment on parking lot/sidewalk fence near ally around 7/5/18. Noticed missing 7/7/18. Attached picture is exact location locked.

Leader 721

Location

humbolt park
3455 W Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SGLD1501654
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has several sticker on it including a "Benjamin Danklin" sticker that is all white and is circled shape. Bike has a couple of scratches and is a Leader 721 glossy green frame. Brown brooks seat and carbon fiber fork with regular black rims.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
always locked in the garage.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage when my father open the garage to clean some stuff out. When having his back turned for one second the thief came in and walked away with mhy bike in the blink of an eye.

Fuji Sportif 2.0

Location

2235 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. No toe clips or straps

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?: 
Up to one week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in our garage and is now missing. Not sure exactly when it was taken

Raleigh Sportif 1980s

Location

2225 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's med-large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow water bottle holder on downtube (could be gone), U-lock (or just mount) on toptube. Newish wheels but original tires. Flashlight style headlight (or just mount) on underside of handlebar.

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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief appears to have parked their previous bike, walked in (likely) unlocked pedestrian door to garage, taken bike, opened garage door and left, leaving other bike behind.

Trek DS3

Location

Uptown Underground
4707 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Trek DS3, with Topeak Rack and metal grocery racks on back. Sticker on frame "REM Cycles, Jasper, Indiana"

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into First Ascent Climbing in Uptown for 45 mins, came out and bike was gone.

Fuji Allegro 1980s

Location

1453 N. Talman Ave., 3rd Floor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
not sure
Size: 
17-19 in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage bike frame, new wheels with large white rims. Black tape on the handlebar. Torn black seat.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was on 3rd floor balcony of gated and locked apartment building

Tarmac SL4 Sport

Location

660 W Wayman St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC621002615N
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black with neon yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, has a specialized saddle bag, two water bottle cages, and a hand pump attached to 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?: 
Less than 24 hours. I moved into a new apartment at noon on 7/6, racked my bike on the racks provided in my parking space. You can only enter the parking structure with a remote or key fob

2018 Critical Cycles Chatham Beach Cruiser, 3-Speed Step-Thru, 26"

Location

AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Eggshell white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition as it is brand new, I purchased it a month ago. When I left the bike, it was just a bit dirty from rain and mud. There is also a silver front rack installed on the bike. The front rack has a wooden platform to make sure your bag does not fall through. The front rack also has a cupholder. Unfortunately I have no picture of the bike including the front rack since it was assembled only 3 days ago.

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 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: 
Me and my husband went to the movies. We went to AMC River East 21 at 322 E Illinois St. The bike was parked and locked to a bike rack in front of the cinema. We arrived at 10:00 pm because the movie started at 10:15. Around 00:50 we walked outside and I immediately saw that my bike was gone. The lock was cut.

Mercier

Location

1446 N North Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11S01718
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame slightly indented in the middle, but straight. Carbon fork, with large scratch marks Omnium Crankset Shimano SPD clipless pedals

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?: 
12 hours

Seven Cycles Evergreeen S

Location

Office
Monroe and Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
5977F94
Size: 
54
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Titanium, Belt Drive, Internal Gear Hub, Disc Brakes

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours

Schwinn Voyageur 2 700C

Location

UIC Student Recreation Facility
737 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
038675029965
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little dinged and beaten. Dent in rear fender on left. Has front headlamp and tail lights. Has a silicone cell phone holder on front. Has black, collapsible metal baskets on both sides of rear tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Tall, white man, age 25-30, with t-shirt and blue shorts walked across Halsted just south of Harrison with a yellow men's bike with drop handles. He parked but did not secure the yellow bike in front of the UIC Rec Center and talked to a witness for about 10 minutes. Then he cut the blue cable of the integrated key lock and rode south on Halsted. The cable-and-lock mechanism were not left behind, not was the black helmet with yellow reflective tape applied for his ability. A police report has been made with UIC and the bike is registered with CPD. The UIC registration site is not working properly, but it will soon be registered there as well.

Jamis Renegade Exile

Location

Will's Bar
3030 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U161k07528
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Tan seat

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a bike rack outside of Will's. Went to visit a friend in a nearby apartment and the bike (and lock) were stolen when I came back out.

2012 Jamis Coda

Location

humboldt park
division and humboldt ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
L (for 6'3" man)
Color: 
silver and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in good condition, slightly rusty chain. two headlight mounts on right handlebar, one broken; a broken tail light and a plastic fender attached to seat post. Handlebar caps missing.

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?: 
leaning against a stump about 10 feet away from me
Incident Description: 
put down bike about ten feet away from me in humboldt park, was looking at something, turned around and it was gone. saw the man riding off with it later after following him around in suspicion. could not catch him on foot. he was heading south southeast around division and humboldt ave when i lost him. was working with a partner who i also lost.

Litespeed C1

Location

1815 N Milwaukee Ave Condominium
1815 N MILWAUKEE AVE, UNIT 301
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm or L
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. Has white handlebar tape and clip on aero bars when stolen. Wheels are Synchro matte carbon aero wheels. Seat is a white Adamo Road with leather fading on the front side

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
10 days from last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked cage storage unit, within a locked storage room, inside a locked condo building. No evidence of forced entry and nothing else stolen inside storage unit.

Diamondback Hanjo Metro

Location

200 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, looks brand new, disk brakes, gears 1x9

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?: 
Half a day
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on east side of Aon center in bike parking area at 7 am, bike and lock were missing at 4 PM

2017 Fuji

Location

Belmont Red Line Stop
945 West Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18" Frame....26" Tire
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2017 Fuji...bright orange...bought new this year. No scratches dings or dents. Speedometer installed. (right side). Disc brakes.

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?: 
Just over an hour
Incident Description: 
Locked outside of a busy train station stop. Constant foot traffic. Other bikes on the same rack. Gone in about an hour. No one said or saw anything. No cameras.

TREK Alpha Roadbike

Location

350 W Wendell ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU174C1555J
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Black and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition - no special distinguishing features

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on sidewalk in front of apartment, lock disabled and bike stolen.