Recent Reports

Specialized - Hardrock

Location

University of CHicago Bookstore
970 E 58th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602002661i
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new (purchased April 2016), small scratch on crossbar.

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?: 
3-9 hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside the Barnes and Noble book store on the University of Chicago campus just before 9 am. It was seen again at 11:50. Upon returning at 6:45, the bike was gone, the cable that had been securing it was cut and on the ground, along with the helmet which had been locked to the bike.

Retrospec Saint Urban Fixie

Location

4409 N Hazel St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 57
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Black bike with custom horn handlebars. Red wheel wells

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from third floor back deck, in locked and gated back entrance. It's a large black bike from Retrospec in basically new condition. It has red wheel wells and custom horned handle bars

Specialized Allez Comp Road Bike 58

Location

The Cohn Building at Rush University Medical Center
1735 W. Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 inch
Color: 
White background with purplish blue paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue handle bar tape, orange color at the end of the saddle

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 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?: 
less than 2h
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of Cohn building in Rush University Medical Center. I double checked the lock was engaged or not by pulling the lock before left the site. So I am very positive about the lock was engaged.

Surly Long Haul Trucker 26"

Location

1827 S May St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M14122593
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Light Brown/Khaki
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Baby blue bar tape (deteriorating), Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders, Planet Bike Rear Rack, Scratches on top tube, red juicebox sticker on seat tube.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike has been locked to this pole during daylight hours if I am running errands or going in and out of the house, and due to the weather, this has been more frequently. Last night it was locked there and was completely gone by the morning. Upon closer inspection, it was a newly "suckered" pole.

SIDDHARTHA URBAN SINGLE-SPEED COASTER BIKE

Location

Reside on Pine Grove
3610 N. Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small Women's Bike (I'm 5"2")
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In pretty good condition. The frame has a few scratches where it rests up against most bike locks. Black Frame Light Brown Leather Seat Light Brown Leather Grips Front Brake installed on right side Red Tail light Retro Headlight Mount on Middle of Frame for Cable Bike Lock

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?: 
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 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at around 7:30pm and when I woke up to ride it at 6:00 it was missing. My bike was locked to a rack with 10-15 other bikes. When I looked in the morning, there was a bike without a lock on it that was still there. Maybe that was the stealer's!

Novara Strada

Location

4119 N Bernard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and Clean. Black rear saddle harness. Silver Headlamp. White 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?: 
1 year

Schwinn

Location

1336 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A piece of clear packing tape held together rear brake wires behind pedal

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?: 
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
The last time I used my bicycle was Sunday, July 24th at around 2:00pm. I discovered that the bike was missing the morning of Wednesday, July 27th at around 8:30am. The bike was attached to the metal fence with a steel combination lock on the western side of the property. A clear plastic tarp covered the bike to protect it from rain; the tarp is not missing.

Allez Specialized

Location

Printers Row
Financial Pl and Polk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black road bike with black handle wraps. Had a gel seat cover which may have been removed. Also has a red light on the back and bottle holder on the frame. Michelin tires. Top of frame contains a blue and white sticker that says Printers Row Lofts Bike Registry 2015.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike and kryptonite lock missing in entirety. Confirmed still there Monday night (7/25) determined missing by Tuesday night (7/26)

Black Frame Custom Build

Location

Oz park
Lincoln & Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52-54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dinked up frame, with rusty spots. The rear rim is a white deep V rim with light graffiti on one side and the front a is a white rim. Has an Origin 8 front rack. Handlebars at the time it was stolen were a wooden rod with black Oury grips on it.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
Went inside to leash up some pups and in less than 5 mins it was taken from right outside. 20 minutes later I saw the thief riding north on Lincoln just past Webster but couldn't follow.

Wellington

Location

Cdw
120 s riverside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver Wellington
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks decently new. Has a flat tire in the front, a smartphone holder, a hand tire pump on the side black handle bars with plastic gear shifters

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours

Specialized Hot Rock

Location

Residence
3937 N. Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
24 in Boys Bike
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and gray bike with gray/white seat. Black and Red bike 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Black and Gray Specialized Boys 24 in Bike was stolen from outside of my home. It was only there for 10 minutes. A neighbor saw the theft. It was a middle aged man with a black backpack. Salt and pepper hair.

Trek

Location

paper place lofts
826 s. financial pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU180C0856F
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, new tires, side bar handles, back seat tray. Key west sticker, buff sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
inside my locked vehicle on the sode of street in my residential permit parking.
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside back of locked vehicle, robber somehow unlocked the vehicle and stole all of my contents, vehicle jack, diehard jumpstart battery, case of water and 2011 trek hybrid bike.

State street frame/ fixed gear

Location

House
648 n armour st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White with blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near perfect condition. Fixed gear. Blue wheels and blue bull horn handle bars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

vsf Fahrradmanufaktur t100

Location

University of Chicago Anatomy building
1027 East 57th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vsf Fahrradmanufaktur is a German bike brand that cannot be bought in the US, Shimano Nexus 8-Speed internal gear hub, Avenir ultra light pedals with black plastic toe clips, Selle Royal saddle broken several times on top, loose cables in the front where a mounted light used to be, black rack

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3h
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing between 1:30pm and 5:05pm from bike rack behind the Anatomy building (close to Cobb Gate) on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, Chicago

Specialized Cross Trail Disc

Location

2618 N Greenview AVe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSB6602047239H
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Kryptonite chain lock wrapped around the frame, rear fender, lights front and back.

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?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up, bike was gone.

Diamondback

Location

DePaul Campus
2241 N Seminary Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24" Frame
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very petite women's bike. Breaks are pretty loose. Pretty light blue color. Black handlebars. "DIAMONDBACK" on frame of bike. Looks like a 2005 model of Diamondback Outlook bike.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left home from alley around 10:00 AM, bike was still locked to metal pole in alley. Returned around 8:00 PM to find lock cut and bike stolen.

Schwinn

Location

4241 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
appx 26 inch
Color: 
pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- had a replaced, wider seat. A bell attached (upside down) to the right handle bar, a few scratches on the body, the holder (but not the light) of a headlight on the handlebars, a battery operated reflector on the back below the seat.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up w/ a U lock connecting the body to the fence and a cable combination lock connecting the body and front tire to the fence. It was locked up around 2pm Sunday 07-24 and was first noticed missing at 5:15pm on Monday 07/25.

Thruster Fixie

Location

Apartment
927 S Carpenter St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is newly painted, white. a little bumps on the forks. Has a phone mount on the handle bars. NO FRONT BRAKE OR BACK. However, it has brake lever was installed on the right side.

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?: 
A day. It was in home.
Incident Description: 
It was locked inside the fence of my apartment. NO ONE should be able to see through it. I left it there on Friday, was gone Saturday. It's gone when I check on Monday.

Specialized Langster

Location

900 N Kingbury
900 N Kingbury
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm?
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange specialized langster. Bullhorn bars will grip tape missing on half of the left bar. Looks like this: http://cloud.bicyclebluebook.com/large/spec_lng_rust_34_07_m.jpg

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike front tire was locked to a street sign pole. Mistakenly didn't thread chain lock through the frame as well, front tire was left and frame was taken.

Trek 1.2

Location

BJB Apartments
201 W Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with blue and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It has clip pedals and a small computer attached to the handlebars.

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 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?: 
Sunday 7/24 from 6PM until time is was stolen between 10 PM (Sunday night) - 5 AM on Monday 7/25
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked around 6 PM on Sunday evening and was stolen by 5 AM Monday morning when I went outside to take it to work. Bike lock is a sturdy cable that was looped through front tire and around the body of the bike. Lock and bike were both gone at 5 AM.