Recent Reports

Schwinn World

Location

3653 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Smaller women's bike
Color: 
Metallic sky blue body, yellow "schwinn," yellow bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bicycle, new seat. Has a white sticker right beneath the handlebars with a Scottie Dog on it that says "Aberdeen 2014-2015." The "Schwinn" and "World" are peeling a bit as well. Bright yellow handlebars. large cables for brakes.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was outside my apartment after work on Thursday. Between Thursday evening and 9:00 AM Friday morning, the bike had been stolen. The lock has been cut and was left at the scene.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

339 w. Barry ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBL602067019K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black, red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
2-3 days

Novara Fiona

Location

Parked Car
2427 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U124Y23344
Color: 
Seafoam
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver rear rack

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the trunk of my car overnight. Someone smashed in the rear window of the car and stole my bike.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Condo building
1657 W Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Tan with Navajo-type graphics
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10-speed, downturned handlebars, new seat, red seat bottom bag, water bottle rack and Elk Grove Village registration sticker on seat post tube. Bought new in 1978.

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Perps used a cable cutter to disable the Kryptonite cables that locked the Huffy to my wife's Schwinn which was also stolen. One piece of cable and two small velcro straps were left at the scene (near Clark and Farwell) which also indicated direction of removal. Security camera recorded the removal but the association president is uncooperative in providing footage.

Bianchi Metropoli Uno Dama

Location

Wicker Park/Bucktown
North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean and lightly used

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The fence was cut with wire cutters and the perpetrator got in and cut the lock..

Schwinn Meridian (Three wheeler)

Location

Irving Park/Albany Park
4248 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Pale mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Basket on back. Standard brown seat replaced with larger black

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?: 
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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept covered with purchased cover. Cable locked to drainpipe attached to house. Discovered missing with cover on ground and drainpipe undisturbed.

Bianchi Hybrid

Location

La Colombe
Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Teal and pink accents on the handlebars and on the wheels. Brown seat and hand grips. 18 gears. Black wheels, gears, pedals and basket.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken from the corner of Morgan and Randolph st in front of La Colombe.

Diamondback Clarity

Location

3742 Ridgeland Ave.
Berwyn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new bike,i only had it for about 3 months, white handle bars

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?: 
bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen out of the garage.

Schwinn Cutter

Location

Riverside & Woodside
Berwyn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
snidc09d00871
Size: 
medium
Color: 
all black-rims, frame , handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
green chain

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone entered the backyard and stole the bicycle. Lights were on in the house as well as motion lights in the yard. It seems as if someone knew where to go to find the bike. BTW - bike are rarely left out and unlocked.

Kona Paddywagon

Location

home
847 North Rockwell Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F1506C2121
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
black with white accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new bike, barely ridden. After market black pedals with clips on one side and flat on the other side

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
few days 3-4
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to back deck, ground level. The wooden rung was removed to free the u lock.

2014 vilano

Location

Trebes Park
1335 cortland st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years of heavy use, chrome steam is rusted in place, missing seat bolt. Blue frame and fork. Marathon tired with red inlays. White metal handle bar in bullhorn shape, black tap. Orang8 front bike rack. Multiple stickers in frame, tons of stickers on the blue fork.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to take a cab near cortland, clydborn and Racine in Chicago, Il 60614. Came back several hours later and my bike was gone.

1969 Western Flyer

Location

Palmer Square
Shakespeare and Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Red & Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 Speed Muscle Vintage Bicycle with red & gold frame.. Billy/Ram bars. Red Banana seat. Three speed console stick shifter. 1960s Shimano 333 rear hub. Ecel Raceur front brake Excel Grand Prix rear brake. Model: The Wild One III. Frame size 20inch.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen while locked up to a tree at Palmer Square during Tour de Fat festival

6KU,

Location

Mather High school
California and Peterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10027603
Size: 
55 CM
Color: 
Mint green frame, black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, I only had it for a week. Very bright mint green color.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minites
Incident Description: 
There was three teenagers at Mather High school. One Hispanic, and two black. They cut the two locks and left. Incident was on camera at Mather high school.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

6 S Laflin St apt 805
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, light use, great condition. Upgraded 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Just moved to building, didn't even get chance to register bike yet. Saw email that there was a theft. Saw that my bike was gone and just cut lock was left. Criminal went through garage door.

Electra Townie 7D

Location

Fairbanks & Erie
259 E. Erie
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELC3G00900
Color: 
Quartz Grey (Brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black Globe basket on front handle bars and kickstand.

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?: 
Locked at 7:15am, Found Missing 4:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked to the bike rack outside the faculty entrance of Northwestern Lavin Pavilion before work around 7:30am and was found missing at 4:30pm. Bike and lock were both missing. Assumed stolen.

GMC Denali 700C 25"

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
550896380
Size: 
25"
Color: 
Bright orange with black on the back half and white striping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle in good condition. Bright orange GMC road bike. Possibility of handle bars being upside down if the thief hasn't altered them. No cup 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in our garage. Believe thief hopped our back fence, walked into the garage through our back yard, opened the garage door and rode the bike out. My sister discovered the open garage door and missing bike within approx. 1 hour.

TREK, MultiTrack 7200, RST; CT COM 1C5

Location

451 W. Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C009T1023078CCC40484
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Navy/Slate Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratches on the TEKTRO Handlebar brakes. Bell on left brake. New Padded Schwinn Bike Seat. Black Loop Seat Lock attached to seat and seat post. White and red Label from Store (Michigan City, IN) on Seat post.

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?: 
Overnight (Approx. 7pm- 4 pm)
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through the front wheel, onto the frame and around a post in front of the 451 W. Wrightwood building at approximately 7pm on Sunday, July 10. It was reported missing on Monday, July 11 at approximately 5:30pm.

Giant Escape

Location

Our basement
1953 w roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CAAF2446
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New U lock attached Black. Giant in silver

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?: 
Over the weekend
Incident Description: 
The the bike was stolen out of our locked basement over the weekend.

Yuba Mundo V4

Location

Lincoln Park
Dayton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Longtail Cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition black yuba. Bike has two Xtracycle bags on the back, a bamboo seat on the longtail and a child seat adapter.

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?: 
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 a day

Old Schwinn

Location

Residence
2940 N. Kimball Ave Garden Unit
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approximately 56cm frame and 170mm crank size
Color: 
grey with a blue front tire and my u-lock still attached
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue front tire, chipped working bikes sticker, blue handle bar wraps, u-lock attached to the frame

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I live in a basement unit apartment with a small alcove directly in front of our door, away from sight from the street. Usually leave our bikes at this location. Woke up this morning and both the bikes that were left there were gone.