Recent Reports

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Station
Milwaukee and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
700 cu
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
$ year old bike

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?: 
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?: 
Between 5:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Incident Description: 
Locked at Jefferson Park train station bike racks. The thieves used a bolt cutter and cut my cable leaving it where the bike was.

Aventon Cordoba

Location

Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good , not rusty , average bike use wear and tear , orange cranset with silver crank arms, low wheelset with brake line , hand sanitizer in the back dangling , It's an Aventon but it does not have the stickers saying "Aventon "

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Somebody snatched it and rode off with it,

1984 Schwinn Collegiate

Location

2620 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike in good condition, yellow with large silver dual rear baskets. Pedal powered front headlight on the left side of the front wheel.

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 not locked it was at the top of the driveway in front of two large suvs, someone came all the way into the driveway and stole it.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Wicker Park
2017 W Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 Speed Schwinn World Sport, white and blue coloring with yellow accent. White seat, white wrapped bullhorn handlebars, black hand brakes mounted near the stem, front derailleur removed making it effectively a 5-speed. Black bike rack on the back, with a U-Lock locked through the frame. Relatively new tires with reflective sidewall stripes. Here's an older pic of it: http://cl.ly/image/2I3X2c1c3o17

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from my third floor back porch sometime overnight on Oct 10/11. Bike was not locked, but lock was locked around the frame.

Novara Buzz 1

Location

Near Logan Square, apartment building
2615 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XU21345
Size: 
Med
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plaid seat, headlight on fork, rear light, no kickstand, single speed with flip-flip hub

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was on back porch of apartment in secure, locked fenced area.

2014 Raleigh Tripper 57cm

Location

Lincoln Park
Janssen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U07359
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, Back Rack for MTX bag, Rear Light, Front light holder, Presta valves, missing front valve cap, Scratch on right side.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Garage: Hadn't been in the garage for a week. Went out to the garage and it was missing

1970 Schwinn Suburban

Location

Ridgeland Green Line Stop
400 W South Boulevard
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
HF44871
Size: 
24" (Regular)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well maintained suburban with back rack, and original, but mostly nonfunctional lighting system. Newly built (1 year old) wheels with CR-18 rims and Velo Orange hubs. Original Hillside Cyclery sticker on seat tube.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen between the evening of 10/6 and 10/8 by cutting cable lock.

Diamonback

Location

Mindy's Hot Chocolate
1747 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium/large
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition. most distinguishing feature is there is a little sticker on the lower bar that says it was bought in Franklin, MA. (my home town- and chances are that whoever stole it isn't from this small town.) The tires are brand new- something else that might help identify it.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack outside of RSVP on Damen. I got out of work and the cable was cut with lock still attached on the ground. Incident happened sometime between 4-1030 p.m.

26" Genesis V2100 Men's Mountain Bike with Full Suspension

Location

ERF at UIC
842 w Taylor st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a yellow/black Lock. the front break is not working well.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours

Pure Fix Bravo

Location

My house
3741 W lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2015 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
black frame and blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very new, barely any rust, put white reflector/light on rear tire

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my gated backyard, cable cut.

NEXT 26'' Men's Gauntlet

Location

Alley
Alley between E 54th Pl and E 55th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
8207-65TJ
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, silver and green, front wheel should be missing as it was left at the scene along with the lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I walked to the backyard and found that the entire bike was missing except for the front tire, which was still locked to the fence.

Raleigh Super Course

Location

Apartment
5338 S Harper Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2015 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red with blue handle grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratched off paint around the back near the seat and on the back of the frame on the left of the wheel. Puncture resistant knobby tires, suicide shifters, lock attachment to the center post beneath the seat, removable mud flap blade. :(

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
It was behind the second locked door of the lobby of my building on 54th and Harper. When I came home around 11pm it was still there, but at about noon today (October 2) it was gone.

Verita, Novara

Location

Hyde Park
5240 South Kenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54-56cm
Color: 
Navy blue with a white stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has black leather looking handle bar wraps and a red water bottle older.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight-12h
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was stolen from inside a locked vehicle (that was broken into) and removed.

Specialized Allez 90014-7061

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6060166691
Size: 
61 cm.
Color: 
Black/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new. Gloss finish. Has a water bottle cage.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked and locked the bike at the parking station near the entrance to Navy Pier around 6pm on Saturday. The place was full of people as it was the last weekend to be able to ride the ferris wheel. It was around 11pm when I decided to get my bike and it was gone.

Charge Spoon Cromo Saddle (Parts Theft)

Location

Jewel-Osco
4250 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just missing the saddle. Tan Charge Cromo.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Had my saddle stolen off my bike outside the Jewel Osco at Lincoln and Montrose.

Novara/Strada

Location

Pilsen
18th & Laflin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Purchased in July. Black handlebars, 2 water botttle cages, and a rear 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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike where I usually do outside my friend's apartment on 18th and Laflin. An hour later when I came outside it was gone.

Women's 26" Hybrid Mountain Bike

Location

Granville CTA Train Station
1119 W Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not great condition. Poor breaks. Rust on areas. Cracked black seat. Handle grips cracked. Bolts are stripped. Plastic cup holder on left side of handle bars. Combination lock on it. Lots of lights on it. One in front, one on the back of seat, one on the side of the seat, one in front spokes and one in back spokes. Burgundy, purplish women's mountain/hybrid bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Parked there on Saturday, Sept 26 at 5:30PM. Got off Granville CTA train at 4:20AM, Sunday Sept 27.
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked and locked outside the doors of the Granville CTA station at about 5:30PM Saturday, September 26th. I took the train to work downtown. Got off train at 4:20AM, Sunday September 27th and the bike was gone. Bike that was parked across from me was also gone. CTA security guard told me the bike was definitely there about 3:30am when he walked outside for a smoke. He believes it was taken when he had to go to the platform to do a security check. He also believes it could have been a CTA bike sweep for abandoned bikes. Waiting to hear from CTA to see if that is true or not.

Cannondale caad9

Location

N Fremont street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with green and blue trim.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition, a few stone marks on the paintwork near the back wheel. Shimano gears and 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a private garage. Assume stolen by breaking into the garage through the back door. Bike was hanging on the wall in the garage. No sign of forced entry.

Specialized Dolce 2012

Location

2638 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2015 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm.
Color: 
Black with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 model bike in GREAT condition. Had literally just overhauled entire bike before getting it stolen.

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?: 
In my locked apartment building
Incident Description: 
Roommate got home 3a and saw bike. I got up at 10a and bike was not there. Someone left building unlocked.

Cannondale Bad Boy 5

Location

Home Detached garage
1621 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Normal / average size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a single forked front-wheel design from 2012. There was a white gel strap flasher light on the front, and a red gel strap flashing brake light on the back. It had disc brakes that would give an audible squeak when coming to a sudden stop. Occasionally the front tire will get a repetitive squeak when normally riding or turning the wheel. There is no kick stand. The photo supplied is a stock photo of the bike, I sadly cannot find any photos of me on it at this time but it was like new other than the squeaking.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my locked garage and a thief kicked open the locked door, defeating the deadbolt. The alarm went off and woke me up. The thief opened the garage door and and apparently road off on the bike. I can't tell if I was just an unlucky victim or if this was a planned and timed burglary. Nothing else was stolen, including my girlfriend's cruising bike which was parked next to it.