Recent Reports

Specialized

Location

Whole Foods
1640 Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSU131742130
Size: 
29"
Color: 
Red with yellow text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new/tires have hair-like rubber threads along the outside surface

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?: 
Overnight (7/27-7/28)

Trek Madone SL 5.2

Location

1901 W Fletcher St Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WR0641693
Color: 
black and blue discovery channel paint motif
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
overall good condition - small paint blemishes not visible without close inspection. Fly 6 on back.

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?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
taken from garage

Windsor Clockwork

Location

Noble Square
Chicago and Throop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with Red Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Round Drinking Bird Sticker on Front of the frame.

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 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?: 
A Few Hours
Incident Description: 
Hanging out at a friend's apartment. Bike was gone, and lock was gone when I tried to leave.

KHS Triathlete

Location

1433 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
blue/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, well used. White seat, cable housing, and grip - some wear. No obvious scratches or dents other than minor scratching on the chain stays.

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?: 
19 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight in a friend's locked storage room. Several other bikes of varying condition were stored in room, without being locked up. My friends mountain bike and mine were the only two taken. They have stored their bike there for over a year with no prior issues. Left it at 11pm last night, they checked in on it at 6pm today to find both bikes gone, but my helmet still there.

Trek Kids bike

Location

home
1033 W Vernon Park Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Light Blue Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
girls bike with basket, hand brake and tassels on the handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
One Day
Incident Description: 
We put the bike out back to move to the garage, but in packing for a trip did not move it until the next day, but by then it was gone. There is no way to file a police report online and when I have called 311 in the past, no one has answered, so we do not have a police report number yet.

Performance

Location

1412 carol ct
Palatine , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition

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: 
Parked my bike in cycle rack 2 days back where other bikes where there , this morning I found it missing.

Cannondale CAAD10

Location

1332 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 31, 2015 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CM45644
Size: 
S
Color: 
black w white handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new - pit lock locking skewers on wheels - installed air pump, water bottle cage, u-lok

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/a
Incident Description: 
I had just unlocked my bike when I received an emergency phone call - in my distraction, left bike unattended as unlocked. 15 minutes later, bike was gone

Fuji MX 100

Location

University Village, Little Italy
1434 W Taylor St, Apt 2F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's bike

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to my apartment building gate. The gate was kept unlocked.

Cannondale Super V 500 Comfort

Location

Wabash and Adams Self Park
17 E Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'er
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in excellent condition. It has a very unique body shape, and custom red-trimmed tires: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/drdnb4bo4h4olb9/AABeL2l01cC-S6oDGRc7cN8wa

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
15 Hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between 6pm and 9am. It was locked to the Thule rack with the rack's lock and also attached to the car with my Kryptonite U-lock. The Thule lock was cut and the Kryptonite lock was nowhere to be seen. I did see possible shavings around my car as if the lock were grinded, but I can't be certain.

Scott Contessa Speedster 25 - 2014, small frame 52 cm

Location

Conco
4835 North Damen Ave, Unit 4 S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, 52 cm
Color: 
white with purple accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
4 story condo with enclosed garage. 7 condo occupants. Bike was on a 2 tier bike rack on the top leaning against the back wall of the garage.

Cannondale '15 Quick 4

Location

5046 South Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
cm13d514729
Size: 
XL
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen; only part of one of the two u locks was remaining. No other bikes in the room were stolen.

Cannondale '15 Quick wmn 4

Location

Building Bike Room
5046 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FM06584
Size: 
small
Color: 
white/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen; only part of one of the two locks was left. No other bikes in the bike room were stolen.

schwinn

Location

Bridgeport
36th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
leather seat. gears. tan lined tires.

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Taken from my front door! whole bike w/ lock. the one time i don't lock wheel to frame. BASTARDS.

Giant escape

Location

Oglivie transportation center
504 w Madison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C1AQ8395
Size: 
Xl
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Cable lock and 2 u locks

Bianchi Pista

Location

Main St. Evanston Metra Station
Washington st.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks cambium, natural colored saddle - black SRAM crank, Celeste green bar tape on sawed bullhorn handlebars - Alex Solo track wheels - Speedplay x pedals

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Main St Evanston Metra station

Haro

Location

Metroline 333 W Upper Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606
lake street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Green with turquoise wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, good condition. All green frame with green handle bars and a rat fink sticker on the handle bar post and a green heart sticker on the frame. Two black pegs on the right side. Three piece crank. Turquoise walled towers. Custom built and custom painted. One of a kind.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike last night at Franklin and lake on the northwest side of the block to a bike lock rack in front of the business there. I locked it through the handle bars, front wheel and frame. I went to pick it up today and the lock was there and visibly cut. I picked up the lock and checked the combo and it was indeed my lock. The bike was custom built and custom painted the way I wanted. It is one of a kind. Should be easy to spot from the picture I provided.

Nirve Starliner Grey Beach Cruiser

Location

Warren and Paulina
1710 W. Warren Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Beach Cruiser, 21 inch tires
Color: 
Grey Frame with Tan leather seat and handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, back tire starting to bust through sidewall, right handlbar leather slipping off

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked bike to tree in front of my building and went to move car, came back less than 20 mins later and lock was cut and bike gone.

TRAYL

Location

Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new TRAYL women's bike. It will be missing the U lock that is custom made for it and the TRAYL seat that attaches to the top

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Tenant below me got into a physical altercation with me because he didn't like where i locked my bike. I called the police on this tenant and received a report for assault. Now, coincidently, my bike has been stolen from my storage spot that i moved it to.

Spot Brand, Custom Build

Location

800 N Bishop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
~54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with disk brakes, alfine carbon belt drive (no metal chain) and textured metal fenders.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Not exactly sure when it happened but I got home from work on 7/29 ~5pm and my bike was missing.

Trek

Location

Hyde Park
5311 S Maryland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Tall, fits a person 5' 10"
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The letters were wearing off of it. There is a bell u-lock around the front. The grippy material of the seat is coming off and leaves one's rear end black and sticky after every ride.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
every night for a month
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting inside a gate next to an apartment building and the thief climbed over the gate and took the bike out.