Recent Reports

2018 Trek Zektor i3

Location

Old Town
1405 N Wells ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large, 56CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, hydraulic disc brakes front/rear, Shimano gear set with Sora derailleur, handlebar rearview mirror, Bontrager fenders and deluxe rear rack (with a black Dean Foods milk crate, but I imagine they'll remove that), Bontrager GOtime computer, rear saddle pouch with tire levers and tube, Bontrager handheld tire pump, front Ion 800r and rear light, and bottle cage.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up around 11pm on Wells St near Schiller, was missing along with the lock by 8am the following morning.

Raleigh Merit 2

Location

Chase Tower
10 S Dearborn Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Silver/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New road bike, mainly light silver with red accents along the front/middle of the frame Carbon fiber water holder Front and Rear lights with 2 settings: on and flashing Base latch on right handlebar for phone mount

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Working downtown at chase tower, I locked my bike on one of the bike racks on the sidewalk next to the tower along Dearborn in the morning. When I went to ride home, my bike was not there....

Cannondale XTJ CX9

Location

111 N Canal Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White, Silver, Yellow, Black and Red Handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cupholder is shaped like a bird, red handlebars, bell on right handlebar, storage/mudflap on rear of seat, light on front and back.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The "anti-theft protection bike lock" that was securely locked to my bike and the bike rack was snipped at 12:18pm, caught via security footage at the 111 N Canal building. Nothing was left at the scene.

Royce Union SkyLark

Location

Back porch deck
6210 S Ingleside Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHEC12D01433
Size: 
Small Adult sized, wheel and Frame size 26
Color: 
Cream w/ pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty Kickstand, White basket, Little bell on right 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was there previous night. Was gone in the morning. On top floor of three flights of stairs. Only way to see there was no lock would be to climb the stairs and investigate with the intent of stealing. There are cameras facing the back garage owned by the landlords that should have caught the incident on tape.

Trek Dual Sport 1 Womens

Location

Studio three
111 w Erie st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
For 5’3 female
Color: 
Scarlet red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to Studio 3 for a workout from 6-7 am, bike was gone when I came back. Bike was on Erie street outside of Studio 3 on bike rack

World Traveler

Location

NBC tower
455 n cityfront plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright green bar tape, quilted style 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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked in front of NBC tower while at work, came out after work to find it missing.

Schwinn

Location

4223 Continental Drive
Waukegan , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Aqua/real and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Some rusting on breaks. Has a kick stand

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 street sign.

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?: 
Approximately 12-14hrs overnight

Retrospec Judd Single-Speed Folding Bike with Coaster Brake

Location

Apartment Building
N SPRINGFIELD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 inch wheels
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black light on right handlebar; missing back reflector

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the 3rd floor (top floor) of an enclosed back staircase in an apartment building. Two other people live on this floor. The landlord leaves the back door unlocked. Two other bikes without locks were left behind. They have been in this spot for years.

Miyata

Location

Western/Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar tape with the left handle having a strip of black tape. Has a u-shaped lock clipped underneath the bike seat on the frame. There is a partial/broken tire guard on the rear wheel. There is a fasttrack basket rack on the back of the bike (the basket wasn't stolen). There is no noticeable dents/scraped paint on the bike itself.

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?: 
Every day
Incident Description: 
Went into my garage and noticed my bike was missing. Best guess was that either the garage door was left open and someone noticed my bike in the back of the garage which wasn't locked or some jimmied the door into the garage because the latch doesn't always catch on the lock and the thief was able to pull the door open without causing physical damage.

Simple Giant

Location

NE corner of Blackstone and 52nd St S
52nd ST S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Electric Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rusted American Flag bell on the right handle bar.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up on Thursday (7/18) evening at 6:00pm and it was gone when I got back on Sunday (7/21) at 6:30pm

Felt F95 2011 Edition

Location

974 W Cuyler Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56-58cm (not 100% sure), 700cx23 tires
Color: 
Silver/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White seat and handlebar tape, under seat storage bag, sunglasses bag attached to frame, padlock holder attached to seat stem, Schwinn bicycle computer attached to handlebars, Front and rear lights (red and white), Shimano clip pedals, two bottle holders with bottles (one Schwinn & one Redi-bike), decal on bottom of frame with Redi-Bike Ft. Wayne IN on 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?: 
5 hours unsupervised
Incident Description: 
Bike was moved to porch of garden unit apartment enclosed in a gated parking lot for cleaning. Was accidentally left out while we were out for the night. Stolen somewhere between 8:30pm-1:30am Saturday night (. Only way to get in to the gated parking lot is by being let in or climbing up a 7-8 foot fence located in an alleyway. Porch not visible from the street.

Jamis Comet 2009

Location

Touhy Gardens Condominiums
1801 w. touhy, unit m
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black gray decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dime sized abrasion on left side of downtube.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was on patio behind fence with locked gates. I believe it was inside job, neighbor.

Red Giant Mountain Bike

Location

Broadway & Briar
West Briar Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large, male
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recently cleaned and tuned up. Bell by left handle bar with a dinosaur and volcano on it. Light in the back spokes that changes colors. Yellow tags on the front with numbers. Yellow sticker for Galesburg, IL/Knox College. From Beverly Bike and Ski. Brand new large seat.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike at 10:30pm and found it gone at 11:30am.

Pure Cycle

Location

Kozy's Cyclery.
219 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Pinhead locks on the wheels and 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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from in front of Kozy'a cyclery on Erie in River North

DK Aura

Location

G & N Food And Liquor
5575 W Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition with large red tires

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?: 
3
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of G & N Food And Liquor 5575 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60644 while shopping in store.

margaritaville 1977 five o'clock somewhere

Location

Mcdonalds
W Ontario Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green Money Dollar bill
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike margaritaville 1977 five o'clock somewhere

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Less than ten minutes
Incident Description: 
In front of McDonalds, african american claims the bicycle belong to him and it was stolen from him. Forcibly remove the bicycle from me and rode off. W Ontario Ave and N Clark St

Nishiki (model unknown)

Location

350 n LaSalle
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in decent shape. Had a speedometer attached to handlebars. Cloud 9 comfort seat. Bike stickers for Park Place Towers. No kickstand. Black water bottle holder.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack behind 350 N LaSalle (corner of Lasalle/Kinzie, right next to Old Crow Smokehouse.) I left it overnight due to the rain. It was there at 6:45 pm and gone by 3:30 pm the next day.

Huffy

Location

S Kenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue spring in the middle

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 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?: 
Two days

Reid Lady standard 7 speed bike

Location

1216 W. North Shore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PMD81109736
Size: 
Standard/Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new shiny black bike with brown leather handles and a brown leather seat.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
~16 hours

I'm not entirely certain, it was a recently purchased used bike

Location

Alcott College Prep
2957 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, Faulty kickstand bright green line on an otherwise back 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up around 12:30 am that day. I went to go check on my bike that afternoon and it was gone.