Recent Reports

1970 Schwinn World Racer

Location

919 Foster St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White seat, white handle grip. The brake lines are in black housing. The cables for my gears have been cut so it operates like a fixed gear.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
2 hours

Specialized - Vita Sport

Location

1501 W Superior
1501 W Superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606043554G
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black with gray writing on frame "specialized". DOES NOT have drop handle bars. Handle bars are straight across. Missing reflector on left side 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?: 
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?: 
Overnight, less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at 8:10 PM in front of my building. Came out at 7AM the next morning and both lock and bike were gone.

Trek 1600 WSD

Location

Roscoe
2252 W. Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek WSD bike. I believe it was a WSD not sure what model looks like image below. Had new blue cinelli tape on it. Had a ride to AIDS sticker on the top tube. It is also running a triple chainring up front.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
We had just come back from vacation and were unloading things into our load store unit to find 2 bikes stolen from it. One was my husband the other was mine. A light blue and white trek.

Guru Corno'Alu

Location

Roscoe Village
2252 W. Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in recently tuned up condition. It was running full ultegra with white handle bar tape. It had Easton EA 50 wheels on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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: 
I had just come back home from vacation to discover out locked storage unit had been broken into. The thief stole my custom Guru and my wife's bike. Our storage unit is locked and to enter into the hall of storage units is locked as well.

Trek 3500

Location

840 W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 3500 Disc brakes. Bright red with white accents. Has pedal clips to keep shoes from slipping and extenders on the handlebars. It had a U lock attached to it, but was hanging on a bike rack in my garage and not actually locked up. It's been there for 2 years like that unless it was used.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on a rack on the wall in my garage. Garage is shared, but was closed upon leaving in and going back upstairs to my condo. 2 days later noticed that the bike was no longer hanging up.

Giant Liv Enchant 2

Location

5529 W. Pensacola AVe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
K16042669
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
White with blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.

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?: 
Bike was not locked in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into and bike stolen some time overnight on June 8-9, 2016. Bike was purchased new on Monday, June 6 from local dealer.

Trek Emonda

Location

Groupon Offices
600 W Chicago avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu220c1541k
Size: 
58
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

2000 Klein Quantum Race

Location

Office Building, Third Floor
343 W Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL Frame - 59 or 60cm
Color: 
Deep Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey/Black camo bar tape. Bicycles Plus Sticker near pedal crank (originally purchased in TX) Kryptonite Lock mount on center bar hanging downward. Several Scrapes and Scuffs. Easton Seat. Blue Rear Tire (with black accent) Black Front Tire (with blue accent)

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 was not locked, simply standing in corner.
Incident Description: 
I carry my bike up into my office building every day at 343 W Erie on the third floor. I park my bike just outside the entry to my office, in a nook of the hallway near the restroom. I rode it to work the morning of June 8th, 2016, but discovered it was stolen when I went to ride home at 5:30pm. I have been parking it there for two months now with no problems, however, one of the few tenants on the floor must have swiped or a random passerby who had access to the building or was roaming on the third floor.

Linus Dutchi 3 M Orange Red medium/45.5cm 3 Speed

Location

James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L5E1101314
Size: 
Women's Medium (45.5cm)
Color: 
Orange Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, not one week old. Gray wicker basket on back. Here is a link to the bike: http://www.linusbike.com/products/dutchi-3

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked and locked my bike outside my office at the Thompson Center. When I went out to check on it about 2:00pm it was gone. I called and filed a police report immediately.

Trek 830

Location

Side Walkway next to Home on Ridgeway
Ridgeway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium - Smaller
Color: 
Blue and Green Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has cushy seat with yellow line 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked, leaning against the side of my house behind radiatior.
Incident Description: 
Was ready to go on my ride, last minute decided to go back inside to charge my music. Propped my bike up against the house behind the small radiator. Was inside for an hour and half or so. Came back outside to ride and the bike was gone. ***My bike has a cushier seat than the one pictured, but identical in every other aspect***

RoadMaster R3013WMA

Location

Little Italy
Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
White body, pink and violet
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is rusty but trusty. Seat has a little rip in it. The design on bike is fading. Has a silver sticker on its inner bar that says UWRF # 0283

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?: 
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?: 
8pm on 6/6/2016, found missing on 6/7/2016 at 12pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on busy Taylor Street near UIC

Trek 7.1 FX WSD

Location

Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
N Geneva Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU054C7766H
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back bike rack

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?: 
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?: 
4-5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on N Geneva Terrace outside the Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church. It was last seen on Friday, June 3, 2016 and was locked through the bike itself to the bar with a U lock, with a cable through front and back tire. Unclear how it was removed as the bike and lock and cable are all missing.

Vilano Shadow Road bike

Location

Giordano's
Rice Building, 815 W Van Buren St #115
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium(22.5")
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with clipless pedals which are also new.

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?: 
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?: 
around 2 hours
Incident Description: 
We locked 3 bikes together with cables and U locks to each other and the bike rack. We locked the bike near the restaurant around 9:30 pm. When returned after couple of hours, found that the cable was cut through for all the bikes and the bike which only had the cable support was taken.

Yuba Boda Boda

Location

2305 n kimball
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
LY14K000382
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Cargo Bike. Has two stickers on it friends of goethe and a lego head.

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 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?: 
over night

1998 DiamondBack Cross Country

Location

Union Station
Clinton and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Green Diamond back cross country bike with green frame, black handle and seats. Looks to be in very good condition. I had an orange bungee tied below the seat.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was left locked to the bike rack outside union station at the intersection of Clinton and Jackson on Friday, the 3rd around 5:00 pm. On monday, I found it missing along with the lock.

1998 Mongoose Women's Crossway 250

Location

Residential
1510 Cortez st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48-52cm
Color: 
Maroon/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little beat up but had new back gear, mismatching handlebar gear switches. Seat was a gel, a bit torn up.

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?: 
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?: 
12hrs

Panasonic DX 2000

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, white taped handed bars, black tires, silver spokes, black seat with Italia printed on the back, light brown brake covers, circular silver light reflector in the front, red light reflector in the back

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?: 
from 12:30 pm to 6pm
Incident Description: 
The bikes were stolen some time between 12:30pm and 6:15pm on June 5th, 2016. They were locked up outside in front of Ogilvie Transportation Center on 500 W Madison St #3610, Chicago, IL 60661. There were 4 bikes locked together to the upside down U-shaped bike rack.

Trek 7100

Location

1 block from union station
500 Madison outside train station 1 block from union
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C45bp652
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. No rust or chips

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?: 
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: 
Madison street by Clinton

LeMond

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has white clip in pedals, a speedometer, the color scheme is the most distinguishing factor for me(it's a really nice navy blue with white lettering)

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside of Navy Pier. I came back to the bike racks 30 minutes after locking it up and it was nowhere to be found. Both the bike and the lock were gone.

trek 8.2ds - seat only (Parts Theft)

Location

1200 w belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black bontrager seat, with post, reflector
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red reflective tape wrapped around post. my bike has matching tape. white stitching and it's starting to come undone at the nose

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked at belmont and racine. quick release seat with post was stolen.