Recent Reports

Columbia 9033

Location

1525 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
06H00 33673
Size: 
Women's 27"
Color: 
Seafoam Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good overall condition. Seat cover is starting to peel and front of bike frame has a green triangular sticker #4 from previous bike locker location.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stored locked to a balcony railing in an enclosed garage at residence. Combination cable lock was broken at the wire and combination and carried down a flight of stairs and out the garage.

Haro Flightline

Location

Apartment Building
Division & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, tags still on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Haro Flightline Mountain bike with Monster Energy drink logo painted on Frame and shock. Disc brakes on front and back

Trek 1.2

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2015 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU021C1069J
Size: 
60
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike purchased in July. Bike is in like new condition. Bontrager white saddle, 23cm road bike tires. Two silver water bottle holders on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was noticed by coworker on smoke break around 7:40pm. I walked outside to bike, to find kryptonite u-lock and cable on ground, with u-lock cut. This was around 7:50pm.

Trek Lexa S 2012

Location

Mt. Sinai Hospital Parking Garage
1500 S Fairfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU279C2107F
Color: 
Grey/Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in designated bike area of Mt. Sinai Hospital parking garage. At the end of the work day, noticed bike missing with lock cut at left at the scene. This area is monitored with camera. Parking garage security also 20 feet away.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Leghorn Chicken
Western/Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Cream/Blk Fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In decent shape w/ Cut Cats Courier stickers all over it(Leghorn, CBA, Yolk, etc.). Garmin Edge 520, Blk Thomson stem/SP, Blk PAUL Racer Center-Pull brakes w/ SRAM SS Levers, Blk Sugino RD2 cranks, Rear Phil Wood hub laced to grey Mavic Open Pro, White Ind. FW, Green LDG Cog, Gatorskins, Times, yadda yadda. It's a work bike!

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?: 
1min
Incident Description: 
Went in to Leghorn to grab a delivery, next thing I know, some guy is yelling at me from the door, "Hey man I think two guys are stealing your bike!"

Bianchi San Jose with 8 speed Alfine

Location

Boulevard Bikes
2535 North Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Gang Green (Army Green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom Flat bar Build on a San Jose frameset: SRAM i9 generator hub w/ Shimano headlight, 8 Speed Alfine rear hub, Polished Sun CR-18 rims, Kenda Kwicker knobby tires, Silver Alfine crank w/ outboard bearing. Tektro brake levers with Cane Creek canitlevers. Should have a Boulevard Bikes sticker on frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from inside of a business along with other bikes. All others have been recovered.

Traitor Crusade SS

Location

203 S. Sangamon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
55CM
Color: 
Sky Blue and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was tricked out. Single speed cyclocross bike. Blue frame, orange seat, handlebars, headset. Deep dish wheels, chainring with stars engraved in it with orange fill.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Someone had to come have in my garage area when another resident was driving out. This is a nice bike and they likely saw me use it daily. Vagrants hang in the park near me from one of a few areas in the West Loop that attracts them. I wen on an errand for about an hour, the bike was gone when I was back. My girlfriends unlocked bike was not stolen, which was leaning on me. I tend to think it was a singular person acting for this reason... they took what they could ride away fast and moved on. *** PLEASE NOTE, the image attached I found online. I could not find my specific bike. It is this frame, with deeper wheels, cyclocross tires, ORANGE seat, chainring, handlebar grips, headset.

Magna 8206-95TJ

Location

Brooklyn Boulders Chicago
100 S Morgan St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is used but generally in good condition. The seatpost is a bit rusty. It's got a front and a rear LED light (from Target).

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 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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign using a cable lock with integrated key lock, at the intersection between S Morgan and W Monroe streets, in front of Brooklyn Boulders climbing gym. The theft happened between 12-2pm when I was in the gym. The lock had been cut and I pieces of it on the street.

RECOVERED-Trek 3500

Location

Edgewater
6000 N Kenmore (altered post-recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin. post-recovery
Size: 
21" Frame
Color: 
Green/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Purchased April 2014. Has green bontrager water bottle cage. Has Village CycleSport sticker on frame right below water bottle cage.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U lock rear wheel.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to low bike frame in "secure garage" only through rear tire to frame. Came home after work to discover bike was gone. Talked to landlord and everything is on video surveillance. African American male white shirt black jeans cuts fence in back of garage, cuts chain and removes two bikes including mine leaving the rear tire and ulock on the bike frame.

Novara Carema 3 Womens, 2015

Location

Lakeview
3043 north kenmore ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
875-005-0003
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
blacklight blue (black, blue and white)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, nearly new, white tape on handle bars, lock through wheels

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
At some point in the middle of the night, the street sign was pulled out of the ground and the bike was taken. The bike was locked through both wheels and frame to the street sign.

Critical Fixed Gear Single speed

Location

NW Corner Jefferson/Lake in loop
220 N Jefferson 600W Lake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black frame, red rims, red seat, red handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, stolen 3 days after assembly. There is only one brake line, it's bright red and fastened tightly along the top of the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes tops
Incident Description: 
Locked bike with a 5/8th thick cable lock w/ integrated key lock, returned to bike approx 40 mins later to find bike and lock Contents gone. It was locked to a grounded u-bar bike lock on the NorthWest corner of Jefferson & Lake, directly under a streetlamp.

Specialized globe live 01

Location

uptown
clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 21, 2015 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
en14872
Size: 
m
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
stock basket had been removed and replaced with milk crate. Scuffing on the steerer tube. nicks from cable lock removal. seat post collar was cracked - would need to be replaced if seat -post height was adjusted (stock collar was decorative ultra-lite chrome color. )

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
locked to a tree at southport and clark street. stolen between 7am and 3pm.

Giant Escape #2

Location

3958 N Janssen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C63D1292
Color: 
Black / Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A Bulldog U Lock was attached to the front end of the bike. The handlebars had a small lamp and the seat had a flashing reflector attached to the pole.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left my bike inside of our gated back alley. It was not locked to anything. It must have been taken in the middle of the night.

1970's Trek Road Bike

Location

910 West Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
185-195cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970's black trek road bike. Very distinguishable grips by the breaks (tan/brown bumpy rubber), suicide shifters at the center of the frame. When stolen, seafoam blue/green wraps, and cheeseburger bell in the center of the handlebars. Frame has blue water bottle holder, 3 stickers on frame; HRC, The Metro, Bell's Brewing. Back rack, with old black pannier bag on the left hand side of bike with vertical reflector and three pockets facing outward. Bike stands tall, male frame. Square/rectangle reflector stickers on front of frame, with a gold emblem of Trek. When the bike was stolen I had my Kryptonite U-lock attached to the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.25 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in my office buildings bike/storage room at 910 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607. You need a code to get into the bike room. I went to put something in my pannier bag at 3:56pm and shut the door. My co-worker went back to the storage room at 5:22pm to retrieve her bike and saw that my bike was no longer there. There is a trap door that is chest level located in the storage room that has access to all the electrical parts of the building. Cameras were reviewed and no one is seen entering the bike room. The terrible stealer of a person would have to leave at the side entrance of the building at either Peoria or Sangamon. Please help me find my lost limb!

Pure Fix, Original

Location

Park across from Jose de Diego School
Western & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
nhs201324299
Size: 
Small- 50cm
Color: 
mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The big factor is that the front wheel is white, and the back wheel is red. It was in pretty OK condition- a little rough on the paint job on the fork from riding with a U-lock there.

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?: 
5 mintues
Incident Description: 
I stopped at a park to say goodbye to my friend and foolishly didn't lock up my bike. There was no one around except my friend and her kid. Five minutes after that my bike was stolen.

2007 Bianchi San Jose

Location

Ravenswood
W. Cullom Ave. at N. Hermitage Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
57 cm frame
Color: 
Forest Green with Bianchi logo on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold Deep-V rims, seat with leopard print down the middle, unraveling bar tape (black) on left drop bar, drop bar end caps missing, rear reflector broken off (but the stem is still there), frog light attached to seat; in excellent condition otherwise.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked up at the SE corner of Cullom and Hermitage from 8 PM on Sept. 11, 2015 to 10 AM on Sept. 12, 2015. When I came back to it, lock and bike were both gone, with no trace of either.

Trek CrossRip

Location

213 W Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 25, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU313C9188H
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new evergreen Trek CrossRip, drop handlebars, rear rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike and maybe a couple others are missing from the bike rack area in front of the office building

Trek 1.1C

Location

4025 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back tire is a Gatorskin. White curved water bottle holder.

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

Nishiki Women's

Location

5311 S Maryland
5311 S Maryland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium
Color: 
Green/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike from the 80s, with two silver side baskets and a black rack on the back wheel. Beat up, upright handlebars and mismatched tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
off and on for a month
Incident Description: 
Bike was in place last night. Bike moved sometime on Thursday Sept 24, 2015

Litespeed siena

Location

1400 west altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
93097
Size: 
m
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Ultegra parts. Titanium frame. Frame is not painted and silver in color. Carbon fork.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Burglar able to open overhead garage door. Apparently rode off