Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Village west vet
840 n western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's my beater bike so it looks pretty worn. The frame is full of half torn off stickers. It has drop handlebars with brake shifters. My pedals are a bright golden yellow color, that would be the most distinguishing part. There may also be a rear light below the sear held on by a zip tie

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was dropping my dog off at the vet for some tests. I turned away for a minute while my vet asked me a question. She said she saw the guy steal the bike, didn't realize it was mine, he was around 5'8"/5'10" dark skin, round face, khaki shirt

Nishiki (Mountain bike)

Location

House
W. Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
(tall enough for someone 6'1")
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Pedals. The Gear Shifting cable was loose (not the housing/rubber - just the wire). The chain guard (chrome) may have been jammed a bit. It had 2 locks on it... I'm sure they're cut off now. It had front and back fenders too. The handlebars used to have the extenders on it... they were stolen a couple months ago. So, the ends are uncovered - on the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I got back at 6:45pm. I put it in the basement area. The door locks, so I felt no need to lock up my bike. My landlady noticed it was gone at 7:30pm. So it happened within a 45 minute window.

felt z85

Location

Oak Park
430 Harrison St
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F103K0361
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
red black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white seat, carbon fiber water holder

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
residential burglary, bike was stolen from my apartment

Fuji Classic Track 2012

Location

Lake View
Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFU28J02802
Size: 
54
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dirty. Has bike lights that are very hard to remove. Bull horn handle bars.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at a friends apartment in Lake View. Bike was stolen from 3rd floor balcony while we were inside.

Gary Fisher Big Sur late 90's/early 2000

Location

Home
2351 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium for someone around 5'5" to 5'9"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinguishing features: Bright Blue water bottle holder and locking skewers on both wheels. Bontrager rear wheel. Black milk carton possibly still on the back. Rear rack with square reflector attached. It's in decent condition, a few scratches but a sturdy frame.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone CUT a small tree in half to steal this bicycle. It was stolen sometime between 8pm Mar. 5 and 8am Mar. 6 The tree top was discarded in my alley. A saw was used to cut half way through and then the tree was ripped the rest of the way.

SURLY PUGSLEY (18”) Purple and sparkle fat bike

Location

Home
1526 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, March 4, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M14041344
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Purple sparkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dirty Easton Riser Bar Handlebar has an adapter for a light. Light on bike is a white Niterider. Seatpost light is a Planet Bike blinker. Easton Stem Ergon Grips Cane Creek Headset Avid Brake levers and disc brakes Brake levers are set up “Euro.” Left is rear, right is front Surly O.D. cranks, 33T KMC Chain 19t rear cog SPD Shimano pedals Single Speed! Wheels are black rims/sparkly tape tire liner through holes (used to be purple) Surly Nate tire on rear V-Tire Bulldozer front tire Wheels can only be removed with a hex wrench Original saddle (the saddle that came with it) Black water bottle cages A black strap handle I had made for it sits below the water bottle cages

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?: 
Rook is always under lock and key
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our building and somehow got access to the secure area all bikes are in.

Specialty Allez C2

Location

HOME
818 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606027649H
Size: 
49cm (xs)
Color: 
BLACK/CHARCOAL/WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was almost new. It had a little cannondale pack on it. the size and color are very rare. mostly black with "specialized" in charcoal grey. The seat was black with white. and it had a water bottle holder

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was locked under the stairs inside the building in front entrance hallway. You have to have a key to get into that area.
Incident Description: 
My downstairs neighbor had a package delivered around 12:30. They fed-ex person rang the buzzer, but when she went down there was no package. Then around 4:30 she went out to walk her dog and saw someone come out and ride away on a bike, presumably the one that was stolen. She went and looked behind the stairs and the package was ripped apart, contents gone. Fortunately it was just some crackers that you can't get around here. He let me know around 10 pm, and went downstairs to find the bike missing.

Giant Escape 3

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
303 E Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, all black, green diamond-shaped sticker on seat tube that says "CP", silver kickstand, black water bottle holder on downtube

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?: 
Less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Unlocked rusty BMX bike found where my bike had been locked. The thief likely biked up, cut my lock, and rode off with my bike. Valet attendants were standing outside but weren't paying attention. I will be checking for security camera footage today.

(Don't have make model)

Location

Ogilvie transportation center
500 W. Madison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, February 26, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red yellow front
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back peddles broken

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked at rack in front of Ogilvie transport station for a weekend
Incident Description: 
I work all day in the city using my bicycle and lock it very well and went to get my bike after takjng train into the city from the burbs, I got the rack where my bike was and it along with the lock were gone.

1987 Schwinn World Sport

Location

Earls Kitchen and Bar
Clybourn and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow or red logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition, revolights attachment to front and rear wheels, rear wheel replaced recently and is a different brand than original front wheel

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked up outside of work over night, was not there the following morning

RECOVERED Jamis Commuter 3

Location

1001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UO7K19565
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Aqua Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black back rack. Has a sticker on it for McDonald Cycle Center Bike & Park. Front and back fenders, silver.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our apartment building's locked and enclosed courtyard. I had a heavy duty $100 Kryptonite U-Lock which locked the front tire to the bike frame. My bike was sitting next to my neighbor's bike, which was completely unlocked. No signs of forced entry in building. I do kinda suspect one of the residents in my building had something to do with it but have no evidence, just a hunch.

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

Home
818 W Aldine Ave unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc602019368j
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, lock mounted to 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Probably stolen by someone with a key. Several bikes have been stolen over a couple months. Strong suspicion of cleaning crew. They have been here while packages have been taken off the porch as well.

Bianchi metropoli

Location

Lincoln park
Ashland alley at clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, February 19, 2016 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
All white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, good condition. Back basket capability, water bottle holder. http://www.bikeattack.com/bianchi-metropoli-uno-dama-2014/ <-- make and model

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock (newer U-lock with flat key) were ripped off of the wooden deck it was locked to.

Specialized Globe Roll 1

Location

4655 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC607000143
Size: 
small
Color: 
black/grey fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was pretty worn in, has full fenders on, but the rear fender isn't attached properly and makes sound when ridden. It's very small, most normal height people would look awkward riding 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was inside our locked condo building, a key or to be buzzed in is required for entry. It was inside, down below the stairs on the garden level where there is only my unit. Not visible from ground level, so someone must have been buzzed in and wandered our stairwells

Jamis beatnik

Location

Home
2437 W Lexington St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, Broken bike lock holder on the frame of the bike

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?: 
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 Day
Incident Description: 
They hopped the fence and unlocked the lock and took off with the bike. Cable with padlock.

Schwinn

Location

328 s Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
073C60856
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple handlebars, Bike evolution sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
It got stolen.

2015 Fuji Track

Location

Damen and Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD238L1153K
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black, no fender, dirt on the rear, had Wellgo WPD-M-17C Touring Clipless Pedals

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
It's hard to say. I locked the bike to a rack, and I came back and all I saw was my cut U Lock.

Vintage (1978/9) Trek 710

Location

Sidewalk on Dearborn St. Next to Monadnock Building
312 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 22, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Reddish Pink ("Rose" metallic -original Trek paint)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Reynolds 531 frame (with reynolds decals on seatpost and fork blades) - When stolen from outside the Monadnock Building on 2/22/2016, bike was built as a fixed gear with Phil Wood/mavic wheelset, and (rare) Campagnolo "triomphe" crankset, and Nitto stem/"Noodle" bars and a beat up "women's" anatomical saddle.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike was stolen by bolt-cutting thief a who had apparently be witnessed in his previous attempt to steal the bike that same day. When I left work to commute home my bike was gone, broken cable was left on the sidewalk and an anonymous note was taped to the street-post where my bike had been stating: "I'M SORRY YOUR BIKE GOT STOLLEN, I STOPPED HIM THE FIRST TIME BUT THEN HE CAME BACK...SORRY."

Trek Women's bike: 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Pine Grove and Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU351C5327H
Size: 
17.5 L
Color: 
Gray/Charcoal with purple accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looked new. Should have a water bottle holder. No kickstand. May have the lock bracket

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over the course of a year
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from our basement. My bike was the only bike stolen.

Gary Fisher Mendota

Location

Humbolt Park
1600 N Richmond St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Broke into my garage and stole it. Bastards.