Recent Reports

Gitane

Location

O'Shaughnessy's
Ravenswood/Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 56 cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike actually had black mountain bike type stem and handlebars, making it appear like a hybrid bike. These were put on after the picture was taken.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike lock station (the upside down U's staked into the pavement). Location was on the east side of Ravenswood street, just North of Wilson. About a 30 second walk to the Irish bar on Wilson/Ravenswood. When I went to get my bike at around midnight, the bike was gone and just a little piece (inch long) of the U-lock was left on the sidewalk, which is how I know it was cut. Also, the stakes that held lock station into the pavement were loose, so it is possible they tried to first pull the whole station out of the ground.

SE bikes, draft lite

Location

732 West Grace Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 26, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
For a 5'3" girl
Color: 
Matte blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, orange tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike last night and this afternoon my Roomate called to say it was gone. The lock looked like it had been worked on for a very long time and was bent and destroyed but left. I only had the bike for a month and never left it outside.

IZIP Via Rapido

Location

Home
1111 W. Grace St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 23, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S-NACP10A014855
Size: 
27" wheels with a collapsible basket on the rear right side
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rear view mirror on the Left handle bar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I was in my apt. and someone broke in while I was passed out on Allergy medicine. They also took a laptop computer and a Kindle HD with my cell phone. A Police report has been filled.

Custom Road Bike

Location

Blue Line Stop- Damen
1550 n. Damen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 25, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, black bull horn bars, black spokes with a single gray on front wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of the Blue Line Damen stop in an area with lots of foot traffic and visibility.

Women's Schwinn 7-Speed Jaguar Beach Cruiser

Location

Kenmore Manor Apartments
5958 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Woman's Bike / 26 in
Color: 
Dark Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was almost brand-new looking. The handle bars were wide-set so that rider almost sat up straight. The back half of the bike was navy blue, the front half was silver. The back wheel had a "Schwinn" plate over it. The handlebars had a black fanny-pack looking bag attached.

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?: 
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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from a locked garage (access granted with an opener only given to residents) that did have a fence in the back. It was the only bike taken as the rest of the bikes were locked with the U-shaped locks. I suspect that either someone from my building (who has access to the garage) cut the lock and took the bike up to their apartment, or more likely, someone jumped the fence in the bike and cut the lock and took the bike and lock with them.

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Park Millennium
222 North Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26-28 inches
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Italia seat. 2 drink holders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Mountain Bike was stolen from the Park Millennium locked bike storage area.

Torker Graduate 700C 5 Speed

Location

Kedvale Condos
3918 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ISES11D10944G7D88
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great. The front prongs were replaced after being hit by a car. The replaced front prongs are silver. There were scratched on the middle bar of the frame because of the lock. The bike also has a cargo rack on the back. The last feature was a strobe light on the front were the reflector broke off.

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?: 
All winter. I last road it on April 23rd. The room was locked.
Incident Description: 
I went to ride my bike. Upon entering the storage room with my key (no signs of forced entry), I found my bike missing.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Kent Law School
565 W Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 23, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in generally good condition. I attached removable clip ins. I believe the bike size was 17"

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack outside of Kent Law School on the sidewalk during a weekday and was missing an hour later.

motobecane supermirage

Location

114 w chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, black bicycle with white silver motobecane logos and motobecane made in usa logo on red and yellow on frame, white misfits decal of a skull, rear brake and tire (shimano triple) need repair, seat post is zigzag marked and it doesn't move, velo sadle, alex rims and black and red tires, please.contact me if you have any information about somebody trying to sell this bike this bike was stolen from my job on 22/5/2014

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Somebody broke in the building I work , whoever stole the bike picked it among three other bicycles

TREK Model 1.1 C WSD '10 (18 Speed)

Location

2901A N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU019C1054E
Size: 
56cm Frame Size
Color: 
White with some Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 Years Old. Black seat. Black curled handlebars. Water bottle attachment. Shimano Click-in Pedals (Tempo FSA). Timbuktu pouch under bicycle seat. Tempo wireless speedometer attached. Bontrager tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It happened in 10 min while I was leaving note for owner of dog I just walked.
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the front yard of a locked gate to an apt. unit. The thief went through another gate apprx 50 yards away and through several landscaping bushes, dividing the other front apt yards, to retrieve my bike. Eye witnesses say suspect was male, Latino, 20's with mustache.

Nishiki Wasatch

Location

Avenue Nail Spa
1239 Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DK100500675
Size: 
16
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean, looks brand new Gold wheels, gold accent color. Full suspension

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 a parking meter.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Incident was caught on camera but too blurry to make out a face. at 7:36 PM - We locked two of our bikes to a parking meter at 9:20 PM - Thief arrives with cutting device in backpack. Cut's the cable and leaves on the bike. Black male wearing a black hat backwards, black pants, white shirt and black back pack.

KHS Flight

Location

1141 s lombard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratch on main bar on right side

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours

Bianchi Via Nirone 7 105

Location

garage off alley
2335 N Bosworth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK069951F
Size: 
57
Color: 
celeste (light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bought in 2011. Had Look Keo pedals and 2 white water cages. White handle tape is dirty.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in lower rack in rear of garage. Cable was through frame and connected to another bicycle (older mountain bike) to make pulling it out difficult, especially with cars in the garage. Cable was cut, and just the Bianchi was taken.

SE Lager 2014

Location

Adams and Lasalle
190 S LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD315L1374J
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, car frame tape around most of frame.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was at an event at a nearby hotel, locked up bike at 8AM with cable lock, returned a little before 12PM to discover bike had been stolen.

2012 Trek 7.3 FX Disc

Location

Apartment Building
510 W Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU340C2404H
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in locked garage using cable lock. Rear wheel was locked to the frame using small kryptonite u-lock. Bike rack cable was cut and bike was carried away with the u-lock

masi partenza

Location

michaels
broadway and belle plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white and red with black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the left pedal is broken. the seat is black. it has a black fender over the back tire that is attached by two zip ties. also its kind of dirty.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a pay for parking sign under the red line train station at Sheridan and Irving park. I got off the train and the entire pole that my bike was attached was on the ground. Someone broke the pole out the ground and stole the bike.

windsor the hour

Location

residence
3042 n monticello ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
cyudc07601180t7a15-0
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple/violet handlebar tape, new shimano tiagra front brake, b43 white rear wheel, gray frame, many dents and scuffs.

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 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?: 
48 hrs
Incident Description: 
went out and noticed the missing bike and lock laying still attached to the fence.

2014 Trek Crossrip Elite

Location

120 N LaSalle / near Pret a Manger
120 N LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU336C9094H
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Trek cyclocross type bicycle. It has disc brakes. I added on black planet bike plastic fenders and a black bontrager rear rack.

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 an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The u-lock was still there but the cable through the wheels had been cut and the whole bike was gone. I was super nauseated and dizzy when I got off of my bike and locked it up, and cannot say for sure that it was properly locked up, but the cable was through the wheels and was cut.

Schwinn

Location

residence
811 W 15th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
Black on Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New - Bought 3 days ago.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in Front of 814 W. 15th Pl, Chicago 60608 around 6:30 PM on 5/20. I had dinner with my girlfriend and then went to see a move, we got home around 10:15 PM, it was storming out and pouring rain. I grabbed my bike seat from my bicycle.

Motobecane Mirage

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair to good condition. Some damage on seat.(ducktape on front of seat) Lever shifting,I believe it had 21 speeds. Bike has two different tires, front wheel has a quick release, a presta valve and has a used road tire with white walls. Rear wheel has a standard valve and a new all black hybrid tire. Has mounts for a light on front and back, there is red or blue electical tape of front handle bars to hold this mount in place. Black plastic pedals.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief attempted to cut the chain, failed and proceeded to smash the locking mechanism. I have a witness to the the crime.