Recent Reports

Schwinn Trailway Aluminum

Location

Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)
937 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC06L12691
Color: 
Gray/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, had a red Planet Bike Blinky "3" 3-Led Rear Bicycle Light, and a Masione Waterproof CREE T6 LED 4-Mode 1000-Lumen White LED Bike on front. New black seat with white and hot pink detail.

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?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike at the racks under the Belmont L on the north side on Thursday (Aug 6), was planning to grab it today on my way home from work. It was gone, as was my lock.

Windsor Clockwork

Location

Wicker Park
Damen & Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 10, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
not recorded
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blackish purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was stolen last night between 3 and 6am on Damen and Evergreen and it may be up for sale soon! It's a blackberry colored Windsor clockwork (looks black but not quite, has some muddled purple tone to it), ~54cm, with cut down pursuit bars, blue cork tape only on the left side, bare silver bar on the right. My saddle has a sticker on that says "Je suis une MERDE." Alex Rims wheel in the front and a Sun Rims CR-18 for the back wheel, an SKS fender with an orange strap. Black JAMIS 110mm stem, +/-10 degrees, set to -10. TWO black zip ties securing that fender, one wrapped around the orange strap and another vertically to keep the fender's height fixed. It has an Origin 8 Classique rack, so this may be an attractive purchase for any messenger and could be up on the market soon.

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?: 
it was on my person
Incident Description: 
I was actually riding/had the bike on hand when it was stolen about two blocks from my place at Evergreen and Damen. I came to on the grass next to the road when a runner woke me up. I had been drinking/chatting with friends but really did not have that much. My body/lock/backpack show no evidence of a crash, but I have some pain in my forehead and I'm pretty out of it at the moment. I think I may have been hit in the head but I had expensive camera gear in my backpack which was leaned up against a gate and was not stolen or tampered with from what I can see. My last memory is riding down Milwaukee Avenue from Avondale, where my buddy lives.

Huffy

Location

S. Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 10, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The back tire has a white ring inside the tire.

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

Bianchi Road Bike

Location

Skokie Library
5215 Oakton Street
Skoie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
About 61cm fram, 700c wheels
Color: 
Dark red with scratches.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark red color, many scratches on frame. Shiny black handlebar tape. Brake hoods are worn and taped up. Toe clips. Continental black wall tires. Rear carrier (w/ homemade mounting bracket) with vista tail light and (faded, torn) black cloth carrier bag.White frame fit pump. Saddle is dark gray - almost black. Has previous owners ss # etched on seat tube.

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?: 
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?: 
About 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked and locked to rack at Skokie library at 9:00AM. At about 10:00, other library users noticed broken lock and bolt cutter at bike rack, notified security. I was not informed of this. I discovered bike missing at about 11:55AM - contacted library security and Skokie police. The picture provided for this bike is about 11 years old. The differences are black wall tires and a different saddle. The carrier bag is the same, but torn a little bit.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Canal and Monroe Street[s], NE corner
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
nx3047250h wbk752832h
Size: 
50 cm frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rack with a number of stickers including WBEZ, beer stickers, etc cluttering the back rack. Black Brooks Leather 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 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?: 
From 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing when I returned to the bike rack at the end of the day.

Giant

Location

1115 w Patterson ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in pretty decent condition. Has a village of Wilmette,IL bike license number 035154

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Happened between midnight and 10 am. They walked up my stairs and broke off the railing post the bike was locked to

2007 Specialized Allez Triple

Location

Sushi Para II
2256 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 model in good condition, speedplay zero clip-in pedals, black water bottle holder attached to frame, black speedometer wiring in front tire

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen bike was locked to bike rack with another bike. Other bike was locked with U-lock through front wheel and frame onto bike rack. One bike was stolen while eating in restaurant nearby. Crime was not witnessed.

Fuji Cross Comp

Location

7441 n Paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 or 54 cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, some scratches in the turquoise blue and white paint. Had a water bottle holder and grip tape on left side of the bars was fraying

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
May have been stolen anytime between 9 pm on August 6 to 9 am August 7 from the third-floor porch of an enclosed, key-only access apartment building near Howard station.

Raleigh Revenio 2.0

Location

300 S Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U1215K19184
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with Blue Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is only 6 months old; brand new. Has two blue bottle holders and a Terry women's racing seat.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in front of 300 S Michigan. Stolen in broad daylight in front of patio full of restaurant goers.

Men's Giant Escape

Location

REI
1466 North Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C44J7039
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old. Horned handle bars. Toe clip pedals.

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?: 
15 minutes

Specialized Crosstrail Sport

Location

The alley on Wolcott in Bucktown
1941 North Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Grey/Black with Red stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was brand new! Only a month old. It was Shimano pedals. There is also a water bottle holder and a kickstand.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my garage in Bucktown. The door was left open and the bike was stolen out of it. I'm doing my first Triathlon on August 30th, so I need the bike to train and participate in it. Anything you can do to help would be great!!

JAMIS COMMUTER 4

Location

metra train station - schaumburg
2000 Spinginguth rd.
Schaumburg , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 3, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U82K07723
Size: 
18.5" MEDIUM
Color: 
CREAM WITH BLACK LETTERING
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT, BROOKS SLATE CADMIUM SADDLE, SHIMANO PD T700 CLICKR PEDALS, TOPEAK EXPLORER RACK, SHIMANO ALFINE INTERNAL HUB 8 SPEED, 2 FRONT RINGS 36-48, HORNIT HORN AND BELL, BRACKET FOR MINI PUMP AND BIKE COMPUTER

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 AM TO 5 PM
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at Schaumburg Metra train station in a Saris multiple frame locking system with a U-lock and cable. U-lock was sawn in two places. bike stolen between hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Giro white and yellow helmet was attached to cable, black letters.

Trek 7.2 FX 2014 DISC

Location

In front of Pret a Manger
W Adams ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black trek 7.2 FX DISC 2014 15"

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

GT TACHYON 4

Location

2555 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C302620003
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
4 hours

Vilano Rampage

Location

Evanston
900 N Chicago
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
1120130534
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Champagne and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a champagne color frame with bright orange deep rims, foot straps, and grips. It has a brown seat. Condition was very good.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
up to 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened on the border of Evanston. May have hopped on Main St. EL train.

Giant Roam

Location

Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. The picture is not of my bike, but is from the website of bike manufacturer, just to give an idea. It has the following accessories: rear carrier rack. folding basket on the right side, fenders for both front and rear wheel, kickstand

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the rack next to Trader Joe's at the intersection of Diversey Pkwy and Orchard St. There is a security camera at the traffic light, which may have the bike rack in its line of sight. I went in to get grocery at ~8 pm, and was out by ~8:30pm. The bike was gone.

Mongoose Estes Elite (Blue)

Location

Caffe Olivia
550 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 31, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a 2009 Mongoose Estes Elite, (blue) full suspension, hydraulic disk brake bike, aftermarket wide cushioned seat. Had a speedometer installed on the right front fort. I took the odometer off so it wouldn't get stolen but they stole the bike. The parts that make the odometer work should still be on the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up by Oak Street beach near the Caffe Olivia, near the beach lockers.

Cannonade Trail SL4

Location

1845 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
PM16213
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black w/Green Lettering and accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a Local Option Sticker on the tube next to the seat

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?: 
2 years off and on
Incident Description: 
The bikes, yes we had both stolen, were taken between 11 PM on 8/6 and 6:30 AM on 8/7. We live in a coach house, so you cannot see them from the street. Someone came back to our home and cut iron railing on our front porch with a torch and took the bikes. They took nothing else.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

1845 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU132C1545G
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had a rack on the back and bell on handlebars

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?: 
2 years off and on
Incident Description: 
The bikes, yes we had both stolen, were taken between 11 PM on 8/6 and 6:30 AM on 8/7. We live in a coach house, so you cannot see them from the street. Someone came back to our home and cut iron railing on our front porch with a torch and took the bikes. They took nothing else.

Motobecane jubilee

Location

Wicker park church
corner of hoyne & le moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
large ish frame
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
jenky gears (a ten speed, only one speed works, it always slips back into that gear) electrical tape on a corner of the seat. Black handlebar tape, suicide gears

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, set amidst other locked bikes for an hour
Incident Description: 
left my bike outside church on hoyne and le moyne, forgot my lock so I nestled it amongst other locked bikes... Pretty dumb.