Recent Reports

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Location

AMC River East 21
322 East Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U120U06639
Size: 
51
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it looks all black except the middle lower rail might have a little piece of grey. but it's mostly black and looks very new.(bought it 3 months ago) feature: black rack on the back. big black arm rest(shaped like a upside down U) in the front very very obvious

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked to the rack right in front of the AMC river east 21 on East Illinois street. I went to AMC for a movie and the bike was gone after i came out. nothing left. I had a U lock locking the rear wheel and a code cable lock locking the front wheel to the rack. the bike has a very big black arm rest sticking out on the front.

2013 Bianchi Crono Alu - 105 10sp Compact

Location

5348 N. Bernard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black with turquoise handle bars and red pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise handle bars and red pedals. Trim turquoise with red accents

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months.
Incident Description: 
My bike was taken from my garage. The next day, my grandma told me she went out to get the car that evening, and the garage door was open. The bike was gone. I don't think it was locked to anything, but I don't know, because I hadn't looked at it since I was hit by two cars two and half months ago. I've been in the hospital or immobile nearly all of that time, but everyone said the somehow the bike looked fine. It cost more than $1,400 dollars. I didn't have a picture of it, the one listed is from the website.

Specialized Sirrus Elite

Location

1415 N. Dearborn Pkwy Unit 24D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602211669f
Size: 
Men's medium
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, has a few scratches on the frame due to locking. Has a mount for both a headlight and a mileage calculator on it.

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?: 
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?: 
4 days

Magna Fixie (rear wheel only) (Parts theft)

Location

4025 N Sheridan Rd, Howard Brown Health Center
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel of my cheap, Magna fixie bike that I bought from Target was stolen. The tire is purple, so apparently it's a hot commodity. The rest of the bike is still locked up outside Howard Brown Health Center, where I work. 28 inch wheel, 700cc.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Overnight- 8pm-9am
Incident Description: 
Again, it's only my rear wheel that was stolen. The rest of the bike and the lock are still there. I left work at Howard Brown Health Center around 8:00pm and was picked up in a car, and at that point the whole bike was still locked up to the rack out front. I returned to work this morning and the rear wheel had been stolen sometime between 8:00pm on 10/30/13 and 9:00am on 10/31/13. Not the biggest loss, but the tire is unique enough that it could be identified, as it is purple. It's a Magna fixie bike from Target, and the wheel can be switched around to free-wheel from fixed.

Surly Big Dummy

Location

Residence
W. Foster Ave and N. Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
(removed by admin post recovery)
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a cargo bike, also called a longtail. Has an extra-long back end. Padded passenger deck on the back for small passenger. Bike is all black, 4 water bottle cages. Extra set of handlebars for the rear passenger. There are semi-permanently attached bags along the extended back. Bike is in very good condition. Heavy - would take 2 people to carry. **The handlebars, both front and back ones, are different than the ones in the pic. Currently, the front bars have ergon grips and the back ones have a straighter all black handlebar**

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?: 
backyard where I live. Stolen the night of 10/30/13.
Incident Description: 
Most likely happened after midnight. Thieves used an old suitcase they took from the alley to get over our fence (6 ft wooden fence). Unlocked the gate from the inside to get the bike out of the yard. This is not a common bike!! I have only seen a few other Big Dummies in Chicago in the past few years. The bike frame has the older "swoop" top tube.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Rock Island Metra, Beverly subdistrict, 95th St station
1766 W. 95th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" rims
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s? red Schwinn Varsity. Faded transparent red plastic handlebar wrap, scrapes on top crossbar, new pedals, new brake pads, new tires and inner tubes, flat spot in front tire, grey cables, everything needs adjustments.

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?: 
8 hours?
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the rack at the north end of the Rock Island Metra platform at 95th/Beverly/Longwood (Beverly Subdistrict line). I locked the bike up at 6:15am and it was gone when I returned at 4:15. The rack is at the far end of the platform away from the ticket agent/building (which doesn't have a view of the rack, and they leave mid-day anyway). 2 other bikes were locked to the rack when I returned, but not mine. A report was filed with Metra. Chicago police have not called back yet.

2001 fuji roubaix pro

Location

apartment
1900 s. blue island
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
silver, repainted, no company decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn but in decent shape. Has some chipped paint. Silver handlebar tape, bar end Shimano 600 shifters, front wheel has late nineties Shimano 600 hub, older Shimano 600 pedals with triangle shaped cage attachment (right cage is broken), gipiemme braze on front deraileur, older Shimano 600 rear deraileur, kinesis aluminum fork, white seat, black seat post, orange FSA threadless headset

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked outside of friends apartment on 2nd floor of locked building near 19th and Blue Island. Door could have been left open at some point. there was another unlocked bike next to it that was not touched. Could possibly have been someone in the building?

GT Traffic 3.0

Location

Pure Wellness
2536 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
snmng10g94051
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 Stickers on the bike (Power Yoga Chicago, Lenny Boy, Zealous Good and Heritage Bike Shop)

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 1 Hour
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign and went into a fitness class at Pure Wellness on Halsted and came out and bike was gone.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

343 W Old Town Ct
343 W. Old Town Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU020C1436F
Size: 
average women's bike
Color: 
turquoise / coastal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquiose frame with black and white seat. Bike is in brand new condition

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in the parking garage at 343 W Old Town Court. The bike was locked by chain to the bike rack in a designated bike section in the parking garage. There is no evidence of cut chain, the bike along with the chain is missing.

Trek FX 7.0

Location

596 N. Hawthorne Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
059C7350H
Size: 
17 in
Color: 
silvery taupe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
village cyclery sticker on frame, purchased new this August, some slight thin white paint scratches, pit locks

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 street sign.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked to a sign on the corner of broadway and hawthorne. the street sign was taken out of its base and lifted up to slip out the u-lock

Masi

Location

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
1970 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with gold stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent shape with an old chain and tires. The most distinguishing feature is American Flag handlebar tape around the top and drop downs of the handlebars. There is also a saddlebag on the seat. The bike is aluminum with a carbon fork, and the fork is not from the manufacturer and was replaced later. There are two waterbottle cages 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 street sign.

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of Stanley's bar on the corner of Armitage and Sedgwick at approximately 9:00 p.m. I locked my bike on a parking sign, next to another bike that was locked on the same pole. I did not lock my bike to the other bike. I do not remember what the other bike looked like.

Biria Single Speed Road Bike Rear wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Truman College
1145 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The stolen tire and rim were a Vuelta ZeroLite 700c Pink Rear Single-Speed Rim and an AllCondition 700x23c tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike frame and front tire were u-locked to the bike rack. Rear tire was cabled to frame. Lock cut and missing along with rear tire. All other parts were left. Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Truman College on Wilson. Apparently the bike rack I was on isn't caught by their two security cameras and there has been a rash of bike parts stolen. Report was filed with the school and the police and there is an active detective on the case tying it to the other bike thefts.

mongoose redondo

Location

5727 N. Kimball Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
red and cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, frame paint was chipped all over from Kryptonite U lock. It had a red compass bell on the handlebars as well as a light. It also had a large brown wicker basket on the front covered in silk flowers, fern garland and homemade paper butterflies. It had/has a mountain rack and two metal collapsible shopping baskets on the back. One basket was slightly bent. These baskets were also covered in spanish moss and silk flowers and plastic insects. There was a witch's broom attached to the bar and mountain rack and ran under the seat. It has thick knobby tires and a thick cushioned seat with springs. Kryptonite U-lock (w/ round key) was in the back basket, as the bike was stored inside the garage.

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 day
Incident Description: 
My husband and I left in our car at 6:30 pm to go to a party. When we returned at 10 pm or so, all the garage doors were open and my bike and other contents of the garage were stolen. I believe someone had a universal garage door opener and opened our garage doors, walked in and stoke my bike.

Trek PDX

Location

Addison Brown Line Station
2125 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU045C0121G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Has front and rear plastic fenders, disk brakes and pedal straps

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
It was left locked outside the Addison Brown line station during day while I was at work. Came back and everything was missing including the lock.

Nishiki Marina 12

Location

home
2107 n spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
63.5 cm frame w/ 27 inch wheels
Color: 
blue with yellow decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed with beat up frame. lots of paint chips. vintage honda gas tank sticker on frame "Always wear a Helmet, Preserve Nature". 16 cog free wheel on both sides of rear wheel. Rear rack. Front and rear fenders.

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Thief gained entrance to the enclosed and locked yard and left through the garage, leaving the garage door open...

2008 SE Premium Brew

Location

Home
Fullerton / Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is very well worn compared to the picture provided. Picture does not show rear rack, large dent in middle of top tube, and custom welded rear rack braze-ons that have started rusting. Cotton bar tape is also different than photo and quite frayed. Brooks saddle is well worn and spotted from rain. No stickers. Bike was dirty at time of theft. Green SE Premium Brew, NOS vintage Wolber rims to White Industries hubs (MI5 front, Track rear), Nitto S65 seatpost, Nitto Pearl stem, Soma 456 Track drops, Brown Brooks Swift saddle, Sugino 75 crank, Brown plastic platform pedals with Hold Fast straps, Newbaums bar tape, Panaracer Pasela Tourguard gumwall tires, Cane Creek brake levers with gum hood, Campagnolo Veloce dual pivot brakes

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Thief was able to enter back porch area through unlocked security door.

2012 Gunnar Roadie

Location

Home
Fullerton / Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E12020
Size: 
56
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition 2012 Gunnar Roadie with custom glossy orange paint, simple "GUNNAR" lettering on down tube and "G" lettering on head tube. Sloping top tube. Ultegra 6700 group. Black 3T seatpost, stem, and bars. Black fizik Arione VS saddle.

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Thief was able to enter back porch area through unlocked security door.

Spot Dualie

Location

474 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
H2JH22633
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Blue (same color as Divvy bikes)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spot Dualie bike - carbon belt drive, 2-speed kick-shift. WHITE saddle and handlebar grips (stock photo shows black saddle and grips, and belt guard; my bike had white saddle and grips and no belt guard: https://spotbrand.com/bikes/product-page/?shopp_pid=39) Shimano M-540 pedals. Bike was in excellent, like-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?: 
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 locked to bike rack on the Lake Shore Drive side of 474 N Lake Shore Drive at 7:45 am. When I came out of the building at 10:15 am, the bike and lock were gone. The cable, which had been cut, was lying on the ground.

Trek Lexa

Location

W. Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, barely used, sticker indicates purchased at Trek Store in Highland Park, IL

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Taken from private, closed, garage when out of town.

Trek 4500

Location

845 W Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU174C0543D
Size: 
Women's mid-size
Color: 
Bronze/White/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. 2012 model. White 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was securely locked with a heavy-duty U-Lock and a cable around both tires around 11 p.m. (10/27) when I returned home. When I left the following morning (10/28) around 7:45 a.m. it was gone and the vertical bar in the metal fence it was locked to had been ripped from the fence frame. It appears the bike was then lifted off the broken metal bar and taken with the locks.