Recent Reports

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.

Specialized "Crossroads"

Location

Lake Shore Path Bridge
Lake shore drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC711031086I
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black on black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bicycle, good condition. Includes permanent fenders. Red and white bell that says "I (heart) my bike). All black. "Specialized" is written in black as well.

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
A young man knocked me off my bike while on the lake shore path (on the bridge, south of Navy Pier) and took my bike, and rode off. Police report was filed. Strong armed robbery.

Black and white banana seat bike

Location

1818 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in great condition no scratches

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 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

Trek 7200 hybrid

Location

Corner of Division and Milwaukee
W Division & N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a bike rack, fenders and a front light. Some lime green detail on the frame.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up on a bike rack I front of an Aldo in front of the division blue line entrance on the corner of divsion and Milwaukee. I left for a few hours to meet a friend. When I returned it was gone with a different bike locked on the same bike rack.

Specialized Roubaix Elite 2008

Location

Millenium Park
220-226 E Monroe St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 inch (small) frame
Color: 
Black with gray and orange accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good / clean condition, equipped with Shimano mountain type 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?: 
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?: 
Less than 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a combination cable lock to a bike rack, located by the south entrance to Millennium Park, just off Monroe Street, near the Lurie Garden. I locked the bike around 6pm. I was gone when I returned to the location around 9pm.

Takara

Location

Corner of State and Madison
5 N State St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Frame
Color: 
Black with Blue Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is used and has scratches on the frame. Black, uneven grip tape on the bars, and two different peddle straps, one black cloth on the left peddle and white painted leather on the right peddle. It did not have a splash guard.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my back to the rack through both the frame and the wheel at about 8:45 AM and came down from my office at about 3 PM to find the bike missing. Employees at the make-up shop on the corner of State and Madison told me that the manager (who had left by the time I arrived) saw an African American male pulling on the lock, and she went to the door and he went away. He then returned and took the bike and headed north on State St. She called the police and they came and took a description, and there are cameras that face the bike rack. When I filed the police report over the phone they told me that they cannot connect my report to the police that arrived on the scene.

Schwinn Sidewinder Women's Mountain Bike, Black/Pink

Location

West Rogers Park
Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24 or 26
Color: 
Black and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a new bike, purchased from Walmart about a month ago. It appears just as the photo shows.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked in the yard in the morning at 9am but disappeared around 11am when the owner went out to get it.

Rivendell Sam Hillborne

Location

Andersonville
1730 W. Farragut
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M1220678 625X2
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Blue / Cream Headtube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
dirty cream-colored fenders faded/shellaced blue handlebar tape brown Brooks -17 Special saddle black steel rack for burley trail-a-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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked garage in Andersonville.

2012 Globe Roll

Location

Lasalle & Maple
1100 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Gray and chrome with light gray grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a well used bike. Scratches on the frame. Lots of black scratches on the bottom of the fork where I used to lock it to a pole. The front wheel is a dark blue. Back wheel is black. The grips are light gray rubber grips that say OURY on them.

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?: 
Overnight - 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I walked outside and my bike wasn't where I had locked it.

Scott sportster black and white frame

Location

Lakeview/Uptown
911 W Cullom Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AS41015221
Size: 
M
Color: 
black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new. black metallic rack on the back tire to hold a basket. Gel 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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Iron pole was severed. Inside a courtyard with an iron pole fence around it. No Picture since I had it only for one and a half months.

KHS Flight 100

Location

Bucktown
1704 N. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Green/Brown Chameleon Paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unique green/brown paint chameleon paint. Newer front wheel with thick rim, does not match the stock wheel on the back.

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

Novara Buzz 2013

Location

122 S. Michigan Ave.: National Louis University
122 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A1407855
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Brown with Lime Green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, 2013 Novara Buzz. Disc brakes, small dent in cross bar, gold bell on handlebars, front and rear lights, rear Topeak rack with broken light.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up and went into work at 10:30 am. When I came out of work at 6:30 PM my bike was gone.