Recent Reports

Torker Interurban

Location

1730 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAI029517
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
pearl brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a bright yellow cupholder and a brass bell. The handle wrap was starting to unravel on the right handlebar. Bike was 1.5 years old and in like-new condition. It had a flat tire at the time it was stolen.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7-10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in my backyard to the fence. Bike had a flat and so was left unattended until I had time to fix it, so likely the thieves could see it was unmoved for several days. My U-Lock was too short to lock it to the top bar of the fence so it was only locked to the chain link. The chain link was cut and bike taken away.

Ocean Pacific Beach Cruiser

Location

2223 N. Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White frame with blue fenders, black Schwinn seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has stickers on it that say "Stabettes", "WTB Girls Bike Club" and "Get a Warrant." Valve caps are cat and Lisa Simpson. Tropical print on chain guard and frame. In pretty bad shape/why would anyone want to take this 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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in yard, right next to house, around 10pm while I was awake and inside apartment. Yard is not fenced in and open to the back alley. Thief/thieves were probably walking through the alley and saw it. Near Logan Square Boys and Girls Club. Noticed bike was gone at 11:30pm.

Sanwa (refurbished)

Location

Logan Square
Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
107250
Size: 
Women's medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple matte spray paint with purple grip tape, Alexrims, multi-speed

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a private garage. The bike was not locked to anything. The door of the garage was opened.

Trek 7300

Location

2141 W Schiller St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20in
Color: 
Blue-Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bottle holder mounted on.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage

Trek

Location

Home
2608 N. 73rd CT
Elmwood Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~10 years old but in good condition. Mountain bike with road tires. Mirror on left handle bar. Bell on handle bar. Krypton it's u-lock with cable through the seat. Gel seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Wasn't locked. In my garage.
Incident Description: 
Left garage open by mistake for 2 hours and bike was taken from it

Purefix, The Juliet

Location

Pilsen
Ashland and 18th place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Reflectors may not be there and the purefix sticker on the frame was peeling off.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Lock was left on bike rack unbroken, they must of removed the front tire then stole the bike.

Jamis

Location

Downtown
State and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Severely scratched brake levers, Jamis name in white with a white and red line on lower middle bar, small black pouch, only one white fleet or on handle bar that's loose, two water bottle holders, rack on rear wheel

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?: 
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?: 
40 mins

Trek Cronus 2013

Location

Outside of Brazilian Bowl
3204 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Navy blue with bright pink handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Cyclocross bike with road tires. Navy blue with bright pink handlebars. Crank brothers egg beater pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolem from a bike rack north of Belmont on Broadway.

Cervelo S5

Location

Home
902 W Roscoe St Apt 4
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. including zipp 404s with a power meter.

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: 
in my locked garage. no sign of breaking in. on a rack wedged behind another bike and cars.

Liv Giant Alight 2

Location

Logan Square Fitness
2734 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA4S0184
Size: 
Medium size, seat sits low
Color: 
Teal and White frame, with Black/Gray handlebars and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer Live/Giant bike purchased form BFF bikes. It is MISSING a FRONT TIRE! I have the front tire and the lock which was NOT taken! There is a BFF sticker facing outward underneath the frame. There is pink on the seat, and the brakes get real squeaky in the rain. My handlebars have rotated in the heat, so they face downward too. It was fairly new and purchased just over a year ago. Thanks!

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?: 
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: 
My bike was locked to the bike lock in the front and they took the rest of the bike apart to get the lock off of my bike. The lock was then left along with the front tire.

Pure fix

Location

1109 S. Racine Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red hand painted line across the top frame. Orange and white wheel frames. Red camo handlebar tape. Note inside bike stating property of zach.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Both locks cut and left at scene.

Cannondale

Location

1234 Sherman Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, small tear on front portion of black seat, black handle bar tape w/ small tear and small gaps starting to show, slightly larger tires w/ reflective band, White lettering, american flag sticker near top of tube, holder for cable lock, small brackets for front and rear lights were still on bike. Clipless pedals one side and regular on other.

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 parking meter.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of office at 7:45am and noticed it was gone without a trace when I left at 5:30pm.

Raleigh Uptown

Location

Roscoe Village
Damen & Fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition for age, a few rusty spots on the gear switches. Has all of the original stickers and red gears.

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?: 
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?: 
Three days
Incident Description: 
My bike must have been stolen during the work day, I walked by this morning on my way to work. There was a red bike in its place-whoever took it must've just "swapped".

Raleigh Cadent

Location

720 W. Grace St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U157K10844
Size: 
19"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
near mint condition

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 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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a fence outside of a friend's apartment (in a gated courtyard). Overnight, the lock was cut and the bike was stolen.

Motobecane Immortal Pro

Location

600 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new bright yellow bike with stickers on crossbar

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

CANNONDALE 700 M QUICK 5 JUMBO GRAY

Location

HOME GARAGE ON ALLY
2033 W. ADDISON ST.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM13G517132
Size: 
JUMBO
Color: 
GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
HANDLE BAR EXTENDER, BLACK MUD GUARDS, NEW SEAT, 2 STICKERS ON FRAME NEAR WATER BOTTLE HOLDER (ROOSEVELTS & BUFFALO JACKSON)

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?: 
ALWAYS HANGS IN THE GARAGE

Specialized - Hardrock

Location

University of CHicago Bookstore
970 E 58th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602002661i
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new (purchased April 2016), small scratch on crossbar.

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?: 
3-9 hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside the Barnes and Noble book store on the University of Chicago campus just before 9 am. It was seen again at 11:50. Upon returning at 6:45, the bike was gone, the cable that had been securing it was cut and on the ground, along with the helmet which had been locked to the bike.

Retrospec Saint Urban Fixie

Location

4409 N Hazel St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 57
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Black bike with custom horn handlebars. Red wheel wells

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from third floor back deck, in locked and gated back entrance. It's a large black bike from Retrospec in basically new condition. It has red wheel wells and custom horned handle bars

Specialized Allez Comp Road Bike 58

Location

The Cohn Building at Rush University Medical Center
1735 W. Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 inch
Color: 
White background with purplish blue paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue handle bar tape, orange color at the end of the saddle

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 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?: 
less than 2h
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of Cohn building in Rush University Medical Center. I double checked the lock was engaged or not by pulling the lock before left the site. So I am very positive about the lock was engaged.

Surly Long Haul Trucker 26"

Location

1827 S May St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M14122593
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Light Brown/Khaki
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Baby blue bar tape (deteriorating), Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders, Planet Bike Rear Rack, Scratches on top tube, red juicebox sticker on seat tube.

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 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?: 
6-8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike has been locked to this pole during daylight hours if I am running errands or going in and out of the house, and due to the weather, this has been more frequently. Last night it was locked there and was completely gone by the morning. Upon closer inspection, it was a newly "suckered" pole.