Recent Reports

Trek Marlin 5

Location

Kendall College
900 N. North Branch Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Maxxis tires with yellow letters. New Belgium Brewing bike bell.

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 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
Incident Description: 
Stolen from Kendall College at 900 N North Branch Street on Goose Island.

Peugeot

Location

904 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
approx 57 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage peugeot mixte (step through) frame as a single speed. Portuer-style upright bars, with original black rubber grips. Rear rackSilver origin8 crankset with MKS touring pedals. Black fenders, portland design works cupholder. Front Wheel has Velo Orange brand security skewer requiring tamper-proof hex key.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left bike on porch while stepping inside. 2 assailants jumped fence and ran off

Raleigh 1974 Chocolate Brown with vintage leather Brooks seating

Location

Boystown
637 W PATTERSON AVE APT 1S
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raleigh (Nottingham) 1974 Chocolate Brown with vintage leather Brooks seating, had a rack on the back and it's a 3-speed commuter bike, it was in good condition with some small scratches on the body

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

Trek Lexa 2 - Womens

Location

1609 W Warren Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, but in great condition -- recently tuned up, 7-8/10 quality. Grey with blue and green stripes on frame sticker -"key to keys" 2017

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken into the building's garage after 7pm on September 25th, and the front wheel was locked to the bike rack inside. When I went down to retrieve the bike for work, at 8:30am on September 26th, the bike was gone, with only the front wheel and the lock. It was locked to the rack with a U lock/round key and a cable through both wheels. The lock itself was not compromised, so the front wheel remains attached to the rack, but the rest of the bike is gone.

Giant TCX SLR

Location

Thalia Hall
1870 S. Allport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
white, navy blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Giant" in green. Teal handlebars

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
locked to bike rack outside of Thalia Hall

Kona Unit

Location

1361 E 57th Street, #
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed fully rigid mountain bike. Disc brakes. Slick tires. Black WTB saddle. Two spoke cards in the back wheel. Black Suntour saddle bag with multitool, patch kit, and tire levers. In picture, bike is the one being ridden on the right.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to wood post in back of apartment building.

Fuji Club City Bike - Front Wheel Stolen [PARTS THEFT]

Location

722 West Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a parking meter.

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
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked at the frame. Somewhere between 10pm-6am the front wheel was stolen. To steal the front wheel they had to screw the front will.

Trek 7.2FX

Location

Damen Brown Line Station
4643 N Damen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU2291085D
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition with some weather related wear. Black Topeak rack on back for pannier bag. Grey seat, black/grey grips.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 2:00 pm to sometime before 10:45 pm.
Incident Description: 
The bicycle and lock are missing from the location.

Men's Sirrus Alloy V

Location

West Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC92O271964N
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black/Black/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. Almost 2 months old riden about once to twice a week. Mounted Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 STD U-Lock Bracket on left side of bike but without the U-lock.

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from apartment bike storage room on West Deming Place. Did not use bike for one week and saw that it went missing from then on. You need a key to enter building and another key to open storage room, so most likely another resident stole it. Other bikes in room not locked, yet not stolen. I am sad.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

2822 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All logos are covered in (different color, but still maroon-ish) spray paint. It's a beater bike. Grey rubber grips. Single speed. Black puffy bike saddle with a purple/maroon stripe on it. Saddle a slit down the middle. Silver stem, seatpost, handle bars. Black metal pedals.

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?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
I have a black-and-white video of a Hispanic male, approx 5'8'' 160lbs, moustache, plain ballcap, painters/khaki pants, long-sleeve t-shirt opening the door to the storage unit and removing the bike.

Trek CrossRip Elite

Location

home
1132 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU242C4319J
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition. Has a gouge under the top tube where the handle bars went under the top tube. Has a sticker under the seat for the office building bike room - 30 N LaSalle. Bike has black SKS brand full wheel fenders. Blue hubs and blue valve stem caps.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Theif gained access to the locked garage by defeating an exterior lock. The lock seems undamaged and I assume the thief was able to pick the lock.

Vilano Shadow 2.0

Location

Clybourne Metra Stop
W Cortland Street and N Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, September 21, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. Only real distinguishable feature would be a purple Park View apartments tag hanging down from the bike 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?: 
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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
My bike was left locked up (front wheel and frame locked to bike rack with U Lock) next to the Clybourne Metra Station. When I returned to the station in the morning to retrieve my bike, both the bike and lock were gone.

1992 Giant Hybrid Ladies Bike

Location

Southeast Corner of Maple and Dearborn
1111 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2018 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Royal Blue fading into purple/indigo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The condition of the bike is pretty good, it's old but is in good condition. It has a removable fender on it as well as a black mesh/metal basket on the front (obviously these 2 things are easily removed). There is a lock around the seat as well as no water bottle holder and no kick stand.

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?: 
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 nights
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the southeast corner of Maple and Dearborn, directly across the street from my apartment building on the evening of Saturday, September 22nd and when I went to go ride it this morning, Monday, September 24th it was no longer there.

Trek FX1

Location

Nandos Peri Peri
670 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and blue writing Trek
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Squeaky brakes.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
The bike was left locked by the Nandos Peri Peri on diversey/clark/shubert. Went in for 5 min and the bike was gone.

TREK NEKO SL WSD 18 MATTE NAVY

Location

1038 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2018 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NEK20964025Y
Size: 
Medium size women's bike
Color: 
Navy with lime green and silver details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, 2 years old and used about once a week in warm months. Water bottle holder, light on handlebars. Seat and wheels were not stolen, just the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 4 months and taken out once a week
Incident Description: 
Actual time and date specifically are unknown. Suspected to have been stolen between 9/15/18 and 9/24/18. I suspect they entered through the back door. Bike was locked to a bike rack that was bolted down to the cement floor in the basement of my apartment complex. The front wheel was locked to the rack with my U-lock and was not opened or tampered with. The entire frame was stolen with the front wheel left locked to the rack, and the back wheel was left in the hallway of the back stairwell.

Franklin Transit I

Location

2925 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
011713957
Size: 
53CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new, good condition, reflectors broken off the 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe the person removed the crews at the base of the street sign and then lifted the pole up and slid my bike off

Constantine fixed gear 2015

Location

UIC East Dormitory
700 S Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
sliver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
left bar tape is damaged, and frame label paint is slightly damaged.

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 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?: 
less than a month

Specialized

Location

Gated courtyard
5307 s ellis ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large enough for a 6 foot tall man
Color: 
Silver/Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a "Village Cycle Center" Sticker at the base of the bike, near the gears. Additionally, the bicycle has a cupholder, and an attached headlight, taillight, and locking aparatus

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from a locked courtyard, while it was locked to a bicycle rack.

Schwinn

Location

Residence
4614 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pinhead locks on wheels and seat, brand new Selle seat, wear marks/rust on handlebars from lock placement

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?: 
18 hours

Fuji Supreme 3.0 Le Women’s Road Bike 2014

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2018 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black saddle (not original white), white handlebar tape, blue & green detailing on fork and body, 2 bottle cages (I think tacz), fitted with cat-eye computer, possible sticker evidence on top tube from triathlon racing

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?: 
all year
Incident Description: 
My car was broken into on the street sometime early on Monday 9/17. Thief took the garage opener from the car, went around to the garage, opened it with the clicker, and stole my bike and a set of golf clubs. Garage was locked securely, so locking the bike had not been a concern.