Recent Reports

Trek Project One

Location

2 flat apt bldg
Bell Ave and Grace
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3118929
Size: 
size 56 frame
Color: 
Black/Gray with Green flames
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, apoxy on frame. Saddle post bottle cage. Non original fork. Mavic wheels.

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?: 
Stored within the past year and a half.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in the locked basement of 2 flat. Someone broke a window, climbed in and stole the bike (taking it out through the back door).

Custom-built with Nashbar aluminum frame

Location

CVS
31st and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 or 56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Main distinguishing feature is my name "EADS" in orange on the top tube. 1x7 gearing. Front brake only. BMX type pedals. Carbon fork. Gatorskin tires on the back and Goodrich tires on the front. Leather handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
20 minutes

Schwinn Madison

Location

1635 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorns, electric tape on frame. Two gatorskin tires.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
an hour

Raleigh SC-30

Location

Jefferson Park CTA Terminal
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
not recorded/known
Size: 
22" (we believe)
Color: 
Sage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in excellent condition. (1999 model, SC-30 made only 2 years). It had a small squeezable rubber air horn instead of a bell and where you look to see what speed you're in on the handlebar, a cable was dangling loose from that area.

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?: 
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?: 
10-15 hours (locked at 7 a.m., usally retrieved at 5 p.m. but was downtown late, arrived at 10 p.m.)
Incident Description: 
Locked a Sage Green 1999 Raleigh SC-30 with an integrated key lock to the bike rack at the Jefferson Park CTA Terminal on Tuesday June 9 at 7 a.m. Upon arrival 5 hours later than usual (10 p.m.), bike was gone and integrated cable/lock was lying on the ground. Looked like a previous attempt had been made on the cable and whoever it was came back with something stronger to cut the cable. No sense reporting to CTA, they don't care or take responsibility for stolen bikes. Didn't file a police report because we don't have the serial # and all previous stolen bikes we reported to police were never recovered. The pisser is this SC-30 was in excellent condition (and just put in a new inner tube, which will be how I can identify the bike) but its resale value is only $75.

Bought from Wal-Mart

Location

Ogilvie Metra Train Station
Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The body has blue and white color, still looks new (paint looks fresh, etc.) although already around three years old. The are words "mountain" and "power" in the body.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked starting past midnight at the bike rack at the sidewalk directly in front of Ogilvie Metra Train Station along Madison Avenue. It cannot be taken by the owner with him in riding the train due to the high volume of passengers up to the last train trips, so the owner had to leave the bike locked in the rack in the sidewalk, rode the train, and his plan was to take it later when it can be accommodated in the train.

Trek Team Discovery 1000

Location

1314 Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60 CM
Color: 
Royal Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue, above average size bike. A few years old in great condition, racing pedals on. Sticker shows Wisconsin purchase.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Enclosed back porch.
Incident Description: 
Back door may have been left open, bike was taking from second floor enclosed porch.

Trek Madone 5.9

Location

Private
Lake Bluff , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU037CT0183J
Color: 
White/Starry Night Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One handlebar is wrapped in Bontrager Gelcork Red, the other in Bontrager Gelcork Carrea Blue. One tire has a blue sidewall.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a garage. Bike has distinguishing characteristics of one blue and one red handlebar, along with one blue tire.

Cervelo S3

Location

Maggie daly park
Monroe and lsd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, black lizard skin tape, scratched around crank shaft covered by stainless steel plate

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was lock on the corner of Maggie daly park in high traffic area. Lsd and Monroe

Bianchi

Location

Wicker Park athletic club
1635 w Division streett
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
lx4727510j
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, small chip paint on top of frame near seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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: 
Taken in front of gym.Heavy duty security chain taken too. locked to bike post.

k2

Location

lavergne and fletcher
4957 w fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 12, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
black with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new black k2. Has tar on tires from riding in repaired streets. Mountain bike. Has front fork shocks. Disc brakes. Very rusted chain. Near new tires. Has a combination lock on frame. Unless it was cut off it should still be there. Its a gray cord lock.

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?: 
it was taken overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my back porch inside my building. Lock is on frame but bike was not locked to any object or itself. Lock may still be on bike. Its a gray cord combination type lock. Thief left a bike here but its not nearly as good as the bike stolen. I woke up and my back door and yard gate were open. I noticed my bike was gone also. I filed police report immediately. I do not have serial number. It was a black k-2 mountain bike.

EIGHTINCH aluminum frame (custom bike)

Location

Near Bella Bacinos restaurant (DownTown)
75 E Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, has "wormhole" sticker on the frame, little scratch on the right side of saddle, has too-long front brake cable, different handlebar covers.

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?: 
Few hours

Trek 700 women's

Location

Damen Brown Line
4643 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 12, 2015 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
17"
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. I just bought a Selle Royal black saddle for it, and it has a black bike rack over the back tire and a black milk crate attached with zip ties. I'd recently had the derailleur replaced because the shifting was off (apparently on that Trek model they tried having reverse derailleurs for a while but they don't work well when made for the lower quality bikes). There are two small cables hanging from handlebars that used to be attached to a mechanism to show you what gear you were in, but I'd removed the thing because it didn't work well, but I didn't bother to remove the cables. The bike was locked with a blue Bell multi-sport helmet. The bike had front and rear detachable lights as well.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike under the Damen Brown Line stop last night to the bike racks on the west side of the street. I spoke with the CTA employee on duty at the time I noticed the theft, and she indicated that she'd seen my bike (she was able to describe the milk crate and helmet attached to it) this morning at 9:00 am. She mentioned noticing 2 teenagers hanging around under the Brown Line in a suspicious manner but she did not actually see them steal the bike. When I came to pick up my bike at 10:45 am, the bike and lock were gone.

2013 Madone 5.9 H2 (Compact) by Trek

Location

Lakeview
N Lincoln Ave & N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU217CT5101G
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Matte Trek White/Trek Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is in very good condition. This bike has a carbon fiber frame with Shimano Di2 electric shifting. The top tube has two pieces of tape that blend into the frame on the right side with a black piece of tape on the head tube. The tape is there to prevent the bike from scratching while it was properly locked. The handle bars are missing a reflector though the housing mount is still attached to the bike. The seat post has a red reflector. The rear derailer has a few pieces of black tape to also prevent cosmetic damage. The front and back tires are equipped with black Gatorskin tires by Continental. Also, the rear skewer is scraped while the front is not.

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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Since both locks are missing along with the bike, I can only assume that they were cut. There was no viable trace evidence left behind. Neither of the businesses in the area have security cameras on the outside. There is building construction occurring in the vicinity of where my bicycle was stolen. Neither any business in the area recognized if they had seen my bike, or anyone near it.

Specialized Hardrock Sport

Location

Bucktown / Holstein Park
N. Oakley Ave/Shakespeare
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P5G F36608
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black with Silver Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Town & Country Tires (White lettering with orangish coloring added). **I did install OnGuard part locks that requires a proprietary key to unlock. These were installed on the skewers/Wheels and bike seat and would make it difficult for someone to remove the wheels and/or bike seat.

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?: 
Bike has been on my back deck for several weeks
Incident Description: 
While I was home on a Sunday morning, a neighbor witnessed a person described to be a black man in his 30s or 40s riding a bike out of my driveway and into the alley. The man climbed up onto my back deck (not easy to do), threw my bike to the ground, ran down my enclosed stairway, unlocked two doors (4 locks) and proceeded with stealing my bike.

Electra Townie

Location

NW Bucktown
Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My awesome light blue Electra Townie was stolen out of my garage in Bucktown (near Western/Fullerton). I've only used it a handful of times over the past year, so it is in like-new condition. There aren't any other distringuishing characteristics, unfortunately. THANKS!

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
My awesome light blue Electra Townie was stolen out of my garage in Bucktown (near Western/Fullerton). It was last used on Sunday on the new 606 Trail and we discovered it missing from our garage Wednesday evening. I've only used it a handful of times over the past year, so it is in like-new condition. There aren't any other distringuishing characteristics, unfortunately.

FUJI Absolute 3.0

Location

Broadway Armory
5917 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD33L04871
Color: 
Matte Black, Blue Writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly New condition, If not cut off, black and Lime green U lock attached to handle Bars

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from out front the Broadway Armory, bike was locked to bike Rack with Cable Lock.

SOLE Foamside

Location

225 Michigan Ave
Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unsure
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Has Sea Foam Green wheels and slight wear on the bottom of the front left fork

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My Bike was locked to a bike rack outside of 225 Michigan and Water street. It was locked with a heavy duty cable looped through witha heavy duty U Lock. The cable was cut sometime between 1:30-6 as i saw the bike while at lunch.

6ku single speed gear bike

Location

John C Coonely
4001 N leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Orange rims with grey frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition, perfectly functional and has "Karis" writen on the side of it. It is a fixie with on brake in front

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7-8 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it in front of my school on the bike racks, and when I got out of school it was just gone

Torker U District

Location

1648 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAI029278
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a double prong kickstand, a water bottle holder, bike lock and tire pump attached. Brand new, bought June 2014 and gently used

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Had bike in my back stairwell, saw it at 1am on the 9th when entering, when entering next at 7pm same day, it was missing. Door may have been unlocked as contractors are doing deck work on the condo building, but they were instructed to keep door locked at all times. They do not recall if they saw it or not.

Specialized Dolce

Location

West Loop
Madison/Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602266842j
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, no personalization - did have a gold water bottle holder installed, white wireless bike computer and under-seat bike back (black).

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
South intersection of Madison and Morgan on Saturday evening. Where the combination heads came together was smashed and bike was gone - just helmet and lock left :(