Recent Reports

Giant Boulder SE

Location

3216 North Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
(at one point at least) had my name and phone # taped to the bottom of the frame. Beaten up but still worked great. Mismatched break pads. New rear derailleur. Grey/black seat. Mismatched lights (black rubber front light, blue rubber rear light). Blue water bottle holder. Had a mountain-style carrying rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two months
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone. Tarp left behind.

Fuji Absolut 3.0 LE Flatbar Roadbike

Location

Condo
2016 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
23 inch
Color: 
Black with blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, it was purchased in May 2014 and ridden maybe 15 times. Fuji Absolut 3.0 LE flatbar - Has a mount for U-lock on the frame. That mount will be black and yellow.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was behind a locked door leading to condos. The locked door is also inside an enclosed garage.

Dahon Eco C7 Folding Bike

Location

Union Station
222 S. Riverside plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Small/folding bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Dahon folding bike. Has a clipped on front bikelight on right handlebar. Also a bike light on the back. Sticker from 'Atlas moving company' on front handlebar.

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?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked it out front of Union Station on Adams, at bike rack just east of Canal on south side of street, around 9am. Came out at 5pm. Bike and lock were gone.

Felt Brougham

Location

Home/Garage
Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 Felt Brougham. 61 cm frame. All black frame with chrome Felt headbadge. 28 x 700 Vittoria Randonneur Tires. Black 700 cc deep-v rims, 32-spoke front with black spokes, hand built 48-spoke rear rim with silver spokes. Surly single/single hub. 17 tooth cog. Black Shimano A530 SPD Pedals. Bullhorn handlebars wrapped with black cork bar tape. Tektro RL720 cross brake levers. Black leather saddle. SKS fender on rear. Knog frog front/rear lights. Stock photo attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight in a closed/locked garage. The bike itself was not locked with u-lock since it was in a secured garage. Unsure of how entry was gained as man door locks (both doorknob and deadbolt) remained locked and roll-up garage door was closed. No other items in the garage were taken.

zero Grav

Location

2954 N. Gresham Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has fender on back with handmade red reflector attached to the fender, and few scratches on 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
Three teenagers with hats came up the stairs and quickly grabbed the bike.

Felt ZW15

Location

1754 W. Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F106K0308
Size: 
47
Color: 
gloss jade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
well maintained. all OEM parts

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?: 
weekend
Incident Description: 
went on to back porch. noticed bikes were gone.

Raleigh Revenio 1.0

Location

Home
Leavitt St. & Augusta Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 12, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
D13YK15318
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. At the time it was stolen it had a small pink rubber light on one of the handlebars and another one just below the seat. I also had a U-lock strapped to the vertical bar, in front of the back tire.

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was hanging in a private 6 car garage. It was there when I was last in the garage at 10am on Sunday 1/11 and gone when I came back at 5pm on Monday 1/12.

Cannondale r600

Location

1651 W CORTEZ ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition red bike with bullhorn black bars and downfacing 105 shifters, black bontrager wheels and a black carbon fork.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Broke into garage and stole 4 bikes

Trek Lexa SLX

Location

Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 4, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU115G5538H
Size: 
47/50 CM
Color: 
White with blue highlights, black brakes/pole/tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a small (47/50) White Trek Lexa SLC, with blue highlights; white handlebars, black handbrakes and seat pole and a white seat. There were blue accents on the front/back spokes, and the connection points of the set and handlebars. The Trek lettering was blue. The pedals were black with black straps; non-clipin style. It was in near perfect condition without much damage other than some slight scratches/rubbing on the white handlebars from storage. It had a new black kryptonite lock attached to the front of the frame. The bike looked just like http://www.yellowjersey.com.au/images/products/full/UeBsrLJdtCxIWNgZHmOpby56q9FS0w.jpg

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was temporarily being stored on the garage ceiling, with the lock only on the bike itself, as we've recently moved in to a 3 unit flat. The garage door may have been accidentally left open (we're not sure, we hadn't left the condo). The last entry to the garage was around 2:30. Between 3:30-4:30, judging on the state of the treads and how fresh they looked, someone walked in and rode off on the bike. Around 4:45/5 o'clock, I went to go check on something in the garage, and noticed the main door was open, and the bike was gone. There were bike treads in the snow starting from the front inside of the garage (you could see the slip when the bike hit the snow). These led down the alley (parallel to Racine) heading north. I tracked the tire treads continuously in the snow out down the alley heading for a block or two then heading west, though they were more intermittent then, down Oakdale heading west, after hitting Lakewood, they seemed to turn left but I lost them after that. I did see an open garage, with active loading/unloading happening and a bike that I swore was ours, but it turns out it was new movers and the police questioned them and said it was their bike. It snowed a lot today and it is a small women's road bike with no winter tires - no one would be riding this bike as a commuter at this point in the year! Someone much taller than the bike's size must have reached it from the ceiling. Its kryptonite u-lock is still around the front frame/spokes of the bike. I filed a police report - but handed it to the officer who helped me out when he arrived (I wrote the description of the event, and was flustered, all on the same page...); I'll update this with the serial number and report number when I find them - hopefully ASAP, all of our receipts and everything are packed up so we are trying to find the serial numbers though for reference.

Trek 7.1fx

Location

Condo
1102 n wood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu051c1029e
Size: 
20
Color: 
White / silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Stored there

2014 fuji feather track

Location

Street corner
Chicago and western
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 1, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD06LL0810K
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown grips on drop bars. Black brooks swift saddle.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
>12 hours
Incident Description: 
I was run off the road by a drunk driver on New Years at two in the morning and fractured my face on the corner of Chicago and Western. A Good Samaritan called an ambulance, but the EMTS left my bike on the corner because it wouldn't fit in the ambulance.

Trek FX 7.1

Location

2529 N Orchard st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU329C6987G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The chain has some rust. Purchased Summer 2014. Got Stolen on NYE or the day before (2014). The front breaks make loud sounds.

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?: 
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?: 
1 to 2 days
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a strong metal fence in front of the building entrance door. Both the lock and the bikes are stolen. I believe the person who stole the them is a PROFESSIONAL thief.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

4740 N Hamlin Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U133V12724
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, silver fenders, mini-Kryptonite lock should be attached.

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?: 
All night
Incident Description: 
Horrible person broke into my garage and stole my bike, didn't even have courtesy to close door behind them, inexplicably took my piece of crap helmet and a lock for which they didn't have the keys.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lincoln & Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 29, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U126U14229
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, front brake only, BMX style pedals with straps.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our enclosed multiple unit garage either Sunday Dec 28 2014 evening or Monday Dec 29 2014 morning. The bike was leaning on the wall in front of our car, not locked. I suspect another tenant exited the garage and possibly left the door open.

Paolo Vitali

Location

My house
4740 N Hamlin Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 2, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mustache bars, black surly fork, bar-end shifters, 21 speed, Shimano 105 components, Phil rear hub, Campy front hub, Campy headset, Campy seat post

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?: 
It wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the alley, I was about 10 feet away in my yard, someone stole it.

Cannondale r400

Location

Clark and Argyle
W Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vuelta Corsa Wheels, black bar tape, light and pedometer fixture on handlebars, clipless pedals

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 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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I think the U-lock may have been compromised, or maybe I improperly locked it.

Bianchi Pista

Location

My house
3109 w lyndale st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
navy blue with white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Brooks brown leather seat, bright blue bullhorn handle bars,

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?: 
Over a week

Schwinn Tourist

Location

Macy's
21 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
13A52758
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver with red decals, has a blue and white "Hands Off" bumper sticker on top frame post, red and white "Liberal" sticker on vertical (seat) post. Black handlebars and wheels/spokes.

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked in front of Macy's, was gone when I left 5 hours later. Front wheel U-locked to frame over bike rack.

1980s Trek Elance

Location

7-Eleven
2757 n pine grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's Bike - 59cm or so
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black pedals, blinking lights attached to both front (white) and rear (red). Shimano shifters. Black and tan tires. Black tape around handlebars.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into the 7-Eleven on Diversey and Pine Grove for about 10 minutes to get a few items and left the bike right outside the front door unlocked. When I returned, the bike was gone.

Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed

Location

Merlo on Maple
16 W maple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 12, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L 2E 020 0293
Size: 
Mens full size 700c wheels, 3 speed
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition - not brand new, purple plastic basket, extended stem - higher handlebars, Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed, black frame, silver bell on left side

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