Recent Reports

Eighth Inch Scrambler

Location

Jefferson Park Blue Line Station
4900 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, black frame with blue parts. Several stickers on the frame including a "Mac DeMarco," and "Ariel Pink" sticker. White wheelset.

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike storage area at the Jefferson Park Blue Line Station from 4:00 to 8:00.

Brilliant Astor

Location

My home
1919 S May
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tan leather grips and seat, silver fenders, silver rear rack with wooden top.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Overnight.
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike underneath our front stairs practically every night unless the weather is foul. The bike is pretty much invisible from the street, unless you walk up 19th place (which has very little foot traffic). The U-Lock is attached to a secondary cable lock which is wrapped around a 4"x4" post on the front stairs. The lock on the cable was cut and slipped through the u-lock. So the bike is free but the lock still attached.

Dawes SST Steel

Location

1904 W Ainslie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Matte Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Brand new crank set. White sticker on the front depicting a hand drawn skull & crossbones with text reading "Gas Mask Horse"

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: 
I returned home from work and placed my bike in the bike storage room of my building, as usual. I am unable to lock my bike to the rack due to the size/shape of my frame and the number of bikes locked to the storage rack. Only tenants and landlord have access to this storage/laundry room, but it is possible that somebody may have broken in through a window. I returned to the storage room at 9:30 to find my bike missing. My helmet and u-lock, which had been hung on the handlebar, were set on a sofa near where I keep my bike.

6KU Nebula

Location

Harold Washington College
30 E. Lake
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
J4C14051830
Size: 
52 CM
Color: 
Matte Black with Pink Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat Handlebars, Matte Black, Pink Rims, 6KU stickers on it

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in front of Harold Washington bike racks and was taken using bolt cutters around 2 pm.

TREK 8.2 DS 17.5

Location

Irving Park & Sheridan Rd
Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU122C6124H
Color: 
NEPTUNE BLUE/CRYSTAL WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike rack on back, two years old, well used but still in excellent condition. Severely squeaky rear brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 5 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a carbonite cable lock to a bike rack by a parking area behind my building. I typically double lock my bike, and my u-lock very well could still be attached to the frame of the bike (I had it locked to the frame under the handlebars), but due to circumstances, only the cable lock was used on the night of the theft. As of Thursday, the bike had severely squeaky rear brakes and an empty front mount (black, mostly rubber) for a bike light. No locks or debris were found where the bike was stolen. The theft likely occurred after 10PM Thursday June 25th.

Panasonic

Location

2217 n hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Turquoise and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sky blue grip tape loose on both sides

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left in yard for 10 minutes unlocked

white and silver Opus bike

Location

Garage
3442 North Hamilton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Icoc13804889
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
white and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the condition was good, just some paint chips here and there. there were some scratch marks on the fork of the bike and some scratch marks on the upper tube.

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?: 
a day or two
Incident Description: 
I fell asleep on my couch in my basement when my dad came home from a business trip. he saw the garage door open and asked me where my bike was when he woke me up. this when we knew someone picked the lock to our garage and just walked out the same way he/she came in.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

2025 W Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silber
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good Condition. Purchased new in 2009. Silver with black lettering. The handlebars have Robins Egg blue tape.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-12 HOURS
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a wrought iron fence, inside a gated and locked front yard. The thieves climbed the fence to reach the bike and cut the bike lock. It happened sometime between Saturday night at midnight and 6AM.

Schwinn Women's Sanctuary Cruiser Bicycle (26-Inch Wheels), Silver/Red, 16-Inch

Location

In Front of Blue Line train station
2634 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Red and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just bought bike two months ago. White metal basket on the front handlebars.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2634 N Milwaukee Ave
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another bike to the bike rack at 2634 N Milwaukee Ave in front of Blue Line train station (near Divvy bikes). Street was crowded and Milwaukee Arts Fest was going on. We locked our bikes at 4:30 pm Saturday, June 27, 2015 and by the time we came out of the Logan Theatre after a movie, my bike was gone. It was locked with a cable to my husband's bike, which was not stolen even though his bike is worth way more money.

2007 Specialized Stumpjumper

Location

Condo Building
5008 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Silver Fox forks. New grips. Clip in pedals

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was under a deck, by a subgrade basement entrance. Two bikes locked to each other were in front of this bike, and the bike had a weather proof cover over it. Bike was unfortunately not locked to the other two. Cover was off bike and bike was missing.

Fuji Traverse 1.6 Sport Hybrid Bike - 2014

Location

Home
1526 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD341L0913J
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new had a green child's seat attached to 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was not locked
Incident Description: 
They opened the garage and stole this bike together with other two. A white and blue Fuji road bike and a woman's specialized.

Big Shot Kyoto

Location

Noble and Superior
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
gunmetal gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two months old. Pretty good condition. Had fender at time of theft.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was still locked to the fence at 2:00 am and gone by 9:00. The Kryptonite lock was clipped on the pavement, and no other trace of the bike remained. The bike locked next to it was left alone.

Cannondale Quick #5

Location

110 S State Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
LM88417
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike registered in Oak Park with registration tag (license #61397) stuck to the underside of the top bar. Back rack from Planet Bike or Bike Planet (something to that effect). Front light blinker installed on right handlebar. Bell with compass installed on left handlebar. Bottle holder carriage and lock rack installed. Large rear laser light installed on the seat post. There are wheel locks and a seat lock. Good 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a city bike rack in the 100 block of south State Street next to the subway entrance.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Bucktown- Wabansia at Milwaukee Ave.
1704 N. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U91000978
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Green/Brown Chameleon Paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unique green chameleon paint that looks brown in certain light. Front tire is newer and does not match the back tire.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I saw the bike still locked up through the window of the yoga studio. I turned off the lights in the studio and 10 minutes later walked out to see my broken lock on the ground and no bike anywhere. There is not good lighting by this rack and it is near under the elevated blue line tracks.

2015 Women's Giant Liv Alight

Location

Hampden Ct. Apartments
2745 N Hampden Ct
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
05643545003
Color: 
Mostly white, writing in light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I bought the bike about a year ago. It's in great condition but a little muddy. It had a white metal water bottle holder and a black and red cell phone holder attached to the middle of 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 weeks
Incident Description: 
I had not ridden my bike for a few weeks, but it was last locked up to a metal pole in the basement of my apartment building. I went to the basement to retrieve my bike today and realized it was missing.

Specialized Sirrus - Graphite

Location

Home
4109 N Kenmore Ave #1A
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602012850I
Size: 
Adult Male
Color: 
Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Graphite color - BLack and Neon Blue Detailing - Seat Has Leash to prevent stealing. Combo Light set and Kickstand

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 wooden pole, railing, 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/several days
Incident Description: 
Left home around 9am and returned at 11:30 am - Bike was gone. The Ulock was around a wooden pole. A cable type leash was fed through the U lock - through the front wheel - around a large supporting pole and back through the frame. Attached and the wheel and frame w

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Bucktown
McLean Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ8103516
Size: 
21 in.
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small New Belgium brewing decal on front handlebar post, water bottle rack, black rear cargo rack. Road-style tires with quick-releases and flat handlebars. Frame has a number of wear spots from my lock, looks used but in good condition.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a gated patio outside apartment, inaccessible from the street. Fence would have been hopped or gate left open to get to the bike, cable lock and extender cable both cut.

1989 Schwinn (female)

Location

2536 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aged but given TLC, the color is maroon but scratched up, there is a bike rack on the back holding up a milk crate, silver bell on the handle bars, robins egg blue grips, the love of my life.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack outside of the Logan Square Blue Line station. It had thick cable locks running through the front and back tires which were then locked to a heavy duty U-lock attached to the rack. The cable locks were the ones that were clipped, the U-lock was not touched. The bike itself is completely gone.

24" Women's Tiara

Location

Inside the residential building
West Taylor street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24
Color: 
exactly like the picture I uploaded here.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
one year

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
It was parked inside my residential building, the front door was not broken. The bike was not locked.

Scott Speedster S50

Location

W Larchmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AS20701779
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Some scratches on the frame from loose lock 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my basement unlocked.