Recent Reports

2009 Giant Defy 1 black, dark grey, 51cm (S) frame

Location

BMO Harris loading dock
115 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black/Dark Grey mixed
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Defy Grey/Black road bike in good condition, rear wheel was stolen. Has 2 cupholders. 30 speeds. Cyclometer sensor was on there. Stolen in downtown Chicago on 9/2/2014 at 115 W. Monroe in the dock of the BMO Harris Bank building in the back during the day time between 830am to 5pm.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in the loading dock area in the back of BMO Harris Bank as a bank employee. They have outdoor bike racks but the loading dock is covered. It also is a secured area with cameras to both entrances of the dock, and security on hand during the day to pick up deliveries. Vehicles and delivery trucks may impede the cameras view of potential bike thieves. I have been parking my bike there for the last 2 months this summer, every day, from 8:30am to 5pm. I usually lock the frame and my rear wheel with the bike rack. Apparently, today I only locked the wheel, and not the frame, to the bike rack (locked to wheel on the outside of the frame), so they were able to quick release the rear wheel and take the frame along with the front wheel, and leave the rear wheel and lock left on the bike rack. This happened during the day, when security guards were present, however it may have been busy with deliveries so the thief may have gone unnoticed or hard to see by the cameras.

Purefix Micro Echo

Location

Home
Mohawk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
43 cm frame, 650 c tires
Color: 
Matte Black with goldish/yellowish rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into several garages in old town steeling several bikes. Along with this bike should be an old Trek 700 series steel frame modified for a comfort rider.

Trek 700

Location

Home
1335 N Mohawk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Trek 700 series steel frame modified to single gear with black seat and wide 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone stole this bike along with several others(also stolen were tools and some appliances) from some garages in OLD TOWN. Along with this bike should be a small PureFix matte black with gold/yellow rims

Brooks B17 Saddle and Thomson Elite Seatpost (Parts Theft)

Location

Irazu
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scuff on right rear of seat

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike parking U Stand across the street from Irazu at 8pm Tuesday Aug 26th. I returned at 11:30pm to a bike with one less saddle and seat post. So if you come across a Brooks B17 Black Saddle (w/ a scuff on the top near the rear) mated to a Thomson Elite 250mm 27.2mm black seat post (w/ NiteRider Cherry Bomb mount) please let me know where you saw it.

Mercier Kilo tt

Location

Bethel Church
128 N Keeler Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly Used. White Seat, Red tape on handlebars. Single speed. silver/black pedals. brake line secured to frame with black zip ties. Brakes located not on the curved part of handlebars, but the straight part perpendicular to the 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour tops
Incident Description: 
Arrived in front of Bethel Church in Garfield Park for a film shoot. Pulled up, and got off the bike, when a friend arrived to drop off some gear. Carried gear to the front door, which was locked, then waited for it to be unlocked while distributing gear. Got distracted by different tasks I had to do to get the day started and left the bike leaning on the fence in front of the church and didn't realize until noon what had happened. By that time, the bike was, of course, gone.

U district Torker

Location

Residential
1300 W. Rosedale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
About 58, not 100%
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition, front tire was left at the scene so maybe a different tire on the front. Front of frame had scratches/marks

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 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?: 
:Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
The lock was still in tact and so was the front wheel. I thought I locked it pretty well. Will file police report today.

Electra Townie 21D

Location

home
1335 N. Mohawk Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White with Red lettering.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only about 50 miles on the bike, so just about brand new ! Blue label/sticker on seat post.

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?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
Three bikes were stolen from a locked garage.

Brooks b17 (Green) , CInelli Pepper Risers, Cinelli Ant Stem (Parts Theft)

Location

Outside of The Radler
2350 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
green, gold, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was well worn in and missing alot of its original color.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Leland and Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with grey lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint Condition. Has a bike computer that is broken (wires ripped).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Everyday stays in the garage
Incident Description: 
Bike missing not in garage on rack like it usually is.

Windsor Clockwork 61cm Black

Location

front of uhaul
4301 N CICERO AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
CYIDC10D0085
Size: 
61 cm tall, large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 1 yr old and well kept. It has a drop handlebar (black tape). Pedals used to have straps but not anymore, on one pedal there is still part of the strap

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?: 
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 day

Diamondback Wildwood electrical conversion

Location

garage
3131 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New electrical hub on front wheel. Lead Acid battery pack on rack on back of 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?: 
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, I left the door open while I was in the back yard
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen with three other bikes from my garage.

Trek Lexa Series

Location

Franklin & Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Lexa Series. New black and pink. Drop down handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Stolen after leaving for about an hour. Unsure how they removed the bike from the lock.

Nishiki Colorado

Location

Sheffield Square DePaul
1322 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DK14040470
Size: 
29 inch wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New- Missing pedal reflector, topeak water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 Day overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was not physically locked onto anything, but was inside a secure swipe access door in the back alley of Sheffield Avenue. Found bike missing on September 1, 2014 at approx. 2 PM.

Specialized Allez Epic

Location

2709 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 22 inches
Color: 
grey/black with purple/yellow writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
frame in very good condition, writing said "SPECIALIZED" and "ALLEZ" and "EPIC", white handlebar tape on bullhorn style bars, white rim on front wheel, wider silver rim on back wheel, one front brake.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I was in the process of moving, so a lot of stuff was out on our front porch, which is actually well secluded on the second floor of a coach house in the back of a little courtyard area. We have never had anything stolen before, so didn't worry. There were also other more expensive bikes right there as well, but only this one was taken. I don't know if it was a neighbor or someone who knew me or knew the bike.. or a truly random incident, but the bike was there at night, as late as 4am, and then gone in the morning by 10am. I had just purchased this bike from CL a couple weeks before for 300$, and had spent another few hundred converting it to single speed and fixing up tires etc. Very devastated to lose it the morning of my move.. praying for a miracle it will be returned to me.... Thanks

2005 GT Performer

Location

4999 N Christiana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
BI-1318
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Orange / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No manufacturer stickers or emblems. Stickers on the top post of the frame and a parking permit sticker on the seat post. No aftermarket parts. Frame is brought orange and the rest of the bike is black. Various amounts of scratches/wear all over the frame. Handle grips are heavily worn.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Thief broke in through an old coal access door that led to the room the bike was in and main door was unlocked from the inside. Two other bikes, 18-speed style, were nearby with no locks but were not taken.

Triax 2wenty N9ine

Location

3623 W Palmer St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29"
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, schwin seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
always
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from our garage along with 2 other bikes.

Triax 2wenty N9ine

Location

3623 W Palmer St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with Schwinn seat. Chain and lock attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
always
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken along 2 others from our garage between 3:30pm and 8:00pm

Huffy Ladies

Location

3623 W Palmer St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, schwin seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
always
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken along 2 others from our garage between 3:30 pm and 8:00pm

Schwinn Womens Ranger 26" Mountain Bike Light Blue

Location

Chinatown
242 W Cermak Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG14A49177
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new; The saddle was changed, not the original saddle that comes with the bike.

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 street sign.

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: 
We locked two new bikes together to a street sign but were both missing. There is a piece of big stone laying on the ground.

Schwinn Mens Ranger 26" Mountain Bike Red

Location

Chinatown
242 W Cermak Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 1, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG14G11155
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 street sign.

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: 
There is a piece of big stone laying on the ground. Both the locks and bikes are missing.