Recent Reports

2014 SE Lager

Location

Prudential Plaza
145 N Stetson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Matt black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black black with bull horn bars and rear rack.

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?: 
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?: 
No longer than 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from bike rack at E. Lake St. and Stetson Ave. in front of Prudential Plaza.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Core Power Yoga
S Harper
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3yr of use Maxxis Re-Fuse Tires Thomson Seatclamp Generic seatpost and seat (not the original ones) Top tube has wear signs close to the head tuve due to friction with lock.

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 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?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
Left my back attached to a street sign (2 locks) at 6 pm. When I came back to pick it both locks were cut. Called the police, they said "you don't have insurance, the report will do no good", and the hang on me. Picture is of the bike when I just got it (without many od the things described before)

GRAV Liberty CXD

Location

Home
3500 N Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
abc1234566778990
Size: 
42
Color: 
matte gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked there nightly
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing when i left the house this morning. Deck railing had been disassembled.

Raleigh - SC-50

Location

My apartment
3515 N. Wilton Ave. Apt G
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had different tires, as the back tire recently had a flat and was replaced. The front tire was the original tire with more tread, whereas the back tire was a Touring Plus. The bike seat was bare, as the cushion was ruined by rain and was removed due to deterioration and moldy smell.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike had been locked up two days.
Incident Description: 
The bike was outside of the apartment before the Billy Joel concert. I verified that it was still there and locked at 8 pm. I made dinner at my apartment and once again checked outside around 10 pm to check on the status of the bike and listen to the end of the concert. I assume it was stolen by someone returning from the concert. I woke up at 7 am and saw that my bike was not there, and the Combination Cord Lock was cut and left on the rocks in front of the apartment building.

Specialized Dolce

Location

1522 W Greenleaf Ave Unit 3W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a Bontrager trip calculator installed, water bottle rack, and a rack/holder for a mini tire pump (the pump was not on the bike).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our building storage unit, which was locked. The lock to both the building and storage unit was picked. Two bikes were stolen from our storage unit.

2009 Kona Honky Tonk

Location

Logan Square
Wrightwood and Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F90631615
Size: 
56cm - 700c tires
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Kona Honk Tonk, light blue, a couple paint scuffs. With the following components; black brooks saddle, 1x9 speed w/ shimano 105 components, ritchey carbon fork, ritchey drop handlebars, Thomson stem, Thomson seat post, fyxation peddles, purple handlebar tape, front brake is shimano 105, Paul chain keeper, cane creek headset, aerohead rims, gatorskin 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Side entrance door to garage was kicked in and the bike was stolen. Opened the main garage door on the way out.

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

2462 N Linden Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, aside from pedals being a little deformed/dented; On-Guard U-Lock wrapped/locked onto front portion of frame, just under the handle bar.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in our back yard, in the back outdoor stairwell; not visible from the street. Our property is surrounded by a metal gate, but the front by the street was not locked. Our dog barked; we checked it out and found the front gate wide open and my bike missing from the back yard.

Fuji Silhoutte 1.3

Location

831 w Buckingham pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD228L0122K
Color: 
Purple letters black frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small women's frame, orange bike lock attached

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off third floor balcony. No ladder or stairs to balcony. Entrance from inside home. Home wAs never broken into. Unsure of time Bike in left on picture

Raleigh

Location

1910 W. Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Women's small frame. Water bottle carrier. Rear rack.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike and to wood stairway on second floor of back stairs with cable. The cable must have been cut and the bikes carried down the stairs during the night. We have only lived there 5 days, and we didn't hear anything even though bedroom is right by back stairs.

Trek

Location

1910 W. Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bottle holder on frame. Mud flap on back.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike and to wood stairway on second floor of back stairs with cable. The cable must have been cut and the bikes carried down the stairs during the night. We have only lived there 5 days, and we didn't hear anything even though bedroom is right by back stairs.

white critical cycles fixed

Location

1625 North Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
White frame black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
minor scratches on handlebars bent pedal

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?: 
5 hours

Bianchi Verona

Location

Garage
5002 N Central Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CX00081190
Size: 
18.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker "On the road" bike shop; two water bottle holders, one black, one red; bell; K-stand.

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 unlocked in the garage for 3 days.
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked in the garage, the garage door was unlocked. The thief had stolen 3 bikes from the garage overnight.

Trek Lexa road bike

Location

Outside of Body Gears Physical Therapy and New Line Tavern
211 N Clinton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had an iPhone bike case on it and he remnants of a white sticker of the top bar from a race last year.

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?: 
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?: 
I got to work at 6:45 and it was gone by 4 when I got off
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen with the U Lock from outside of work during the middle of the day.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Claddagh Ring
2306 W Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SRAM Via, black Crank Brothers Candy pedals, water bottle cage, headlight, taillight and black plastic fenders

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?: 
approx 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked on back patio of the Claddagh Ring against the garage stacked behind several other bikes. Patio is fenced and bikes were not visible from street/alley. The bar sponsors a kickball league on Wednesdays, so teams are often hanging out in and outside of the bar for several hours after games. Bike was stolen some time between approx 11 pm and 1 am. No other bikes were stolen. (photo of similar bike, differences outlined in "distinguishing features")

Electra - unknown make, with cruiser handle bars w/ candy stripe grips and a rear bike rack

Location

Barry and Lakewood
W. Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 24, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. This is a hybrid bike I bought and switched out the seat to a cruiser seat and cruiser handlebars. The grips are multi-color striped and the bike is pink. I also installed a rear bike rack.

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Unsure exactly when but bike was taken during the night.

Specialized Dolce 2012

Location

Resurrection Lutheran Church
1050 W School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 24, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602175346G
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Red square sticker (with Japanese characters) at top tube - Registration sticker (with Japanese characters) at bottom of main frame - Integrated shifter on right handle bar, plastic cap missing - Has drop brake and V-brake levers - Strap pedals The following items were attached to the bicycle before stolen. - Topeak TriBag - Topeak Road Morph Pump - Odometer sensors at front wheel. - Red Japanese Amulet under 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?: 
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 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked to bicycle rack in front of Resurrection Lutheran Church on 1050 W School St at 7pm. When into church building for 1 hour. Found bike missing around 8pm.

Trek 7.1

Location

Swedish Covenant Hospital
North California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 24, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was just over a month old... they took the frame and back tire and left the front tire and lock. It is a pretty grey bike that was maybe just a little dusty.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked right in front of Swedish Covenant Hospital in their parking garage. Was in there for 2 hours and when came back just the front tire and lock were left sitting there.

GIANT Escape 3

Location

Halsted Greenline (63rd & Halsted)
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C2AD1571
Size: 
Large with 28" tires
Color: 
Charcoal & Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new...but has a few rust stains on seat post from chain. Bike model has an unusually large, flat bar for the horizontal part of the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked up INSIDE the CTA Train Station (63rd & Halsted), Green Line, TO BIKE RACK from about 5:pm to 11:pm yesterday 8/23/2015
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up INSIDE the CTA GREENLINE station at 63rd and Halsted, TO THE BIKE RACK. I went grocery shopping and stopped by my brother's condo. When I returned 11PM, the bike and the lock were both missing. There was a blue bike locked up near mine as well as a red vintage bike. The red bike was still there, but the blue bike as well as my own were both gone.

Diamondback

Location

Chicago Public Library-Humboldt Park
1605 N. Troy Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ADU-02-074
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red MBI registration decal #0003 located on top of frame

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?: 
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?: 
One or two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 2 and 4 o'clock p.m. I, the owner of the bicycle, was in the library during the time of the incident. In order to make his or her escape unobstructed by any witnesses in close proximity, the bike theft struck in the middle of a heavy rain storm. s

Raleigh Record

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
MICHR326429367254
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange 1970s Raleigh Record frame. Grey Weinmann DP18 wheels with blue Continental tires. White seat and white "golf club style" perforated grip tape. Tektro front brake and lever. The frame was purchased on Craigslist in Detroit in 2010. It does not have a proper serial number; the number listed here is carved into the frame where the seat tube meets the top tube. This frame has an unusual bottom bracket size and threading, so it is fitted with a threadless bottom bracket with distinctive pink and blue sides. There is a scorch mark on the seat stays above the rear wheel where a disconnected piece was re-brazed.

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?: 
15 hours (overnight)
Incident Description: 
Taken from a locked garage between 6pm 8/23/15 and 9am 8/24/15.