Recent Reports

Trek, Navigator 2.0

Location

Residence
3213 N. Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu234c2888b
Size: 
Women's mountain bike
Color: 
Silver/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, small black bike zipper pouch under the seat, mount for water bottle

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from inside a residential garage with alley access.

Giant - Not sure of Model

Location

Apartment Garage
2348 N Lister Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not Sure
Size: 
Not Sure
Color: 
all
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, bought in 2011 but not ridden much. All black bike with white GIANT on the frame. Had a bag on the back of the seat that easily could've been removed but that was the most distinguishing thing about it.

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a garage attached to my building, the garage is locked except for people that live there. The thief somehow got inside the garage and had time to saw the hand rail it was U-locked to off without anyone seeing him. I last saw it around 6:30 Friday night and went to the garage at 8:00 am Saturday morning and it was gone. The lock was taken with it as well.

Origin8 Uno

Location

Multi-unit apartment building (Ardmore and Glenwood)
1339 W. Ardmore Ave. #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
I think the frame size is 53 cm. I am 5'6" and it fit me well.
Color: 
Grey with brown seat and brown handlebars.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Origin8 Uno - $549 Grey frame, tan seat, tan handlebar wraps, black rack on the back. Single gear commuter. Flip-flop rear hub, alloy seat post, hubs and rims with stainless steel spokes.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
A couple of days.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a wooden railing in my back courtyard. The wooden railing was cut with a hack saw and the bike and lock were removed together. The courtyard has a gate that locks and the bike is not visible from the alley where the gate is accessed, so this may have been stolen by someone in my building.

Specialized Allez

Location

555 WEST KINZIE STREET
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606042857H
Color: 
Black with white lettering
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/ 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?: 
3 WEEKS

Women's Giant Escape

Location

GoHealth
214 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C319863
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
White with turquoise accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Small scratch on the left side of the cross bar. Black aluminum 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up at 8:30am. I came out to get it at 5:00pm and the bike and lock were both missing. This was outside of 214 W Huron st., Chicago, IL 60654.

Diamond back

Location

Blue line station
Milwaukee & Western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from western/Milwaukee blue line station

Tuffy

Location

Clyborne metra
Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue and black with yellow writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
7 shift, 3 gears. Spot to put a flag attached to back tire. Handlebars slightly rusted

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at clyborne metra stop overnight. In morning both bike and lock were missing

Trek 7.3FX

Location

1836 N WILMOT
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014C3045G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. HAD A CHILD CARRIER ON BACK (SCHWINN)

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?: 
WEEKS
Incident Description: 
ENTERED LOCKED GARAGE BY FORCE AND TOOK BIKE

20" Verso Cologne Folding Unisex Bike Model # KT499-400

Location

CNA
333 S Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" Verso Cologne Folding Unisex Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new just purchased October 3rd. Front reflector moves freely along handle bars as I never secured it in place with the screw. White frame with the words Verso on it.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked at this location for approx. 7hrs. During course of workday
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack between CNA building and potbelly's restaurant. I use it to commute from train station to CNA on south wabash. When I came out at 4pm to go to train station for my evening commute home bike was gone. Bungee cord that came with bike is in my possession so it will be missing from rack on back of bike. Additionally the front reflector was never tightened so it moves freely along handle bars

schwinn

Location

wormhole coffee
1470 n Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
lady's bike with seat set to fit 5'4" frame
Color: 
faded royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was already second hand when I got it. Back brake is noticeabley loose. Has the red diamond/star insignia just below the handlebars. Might have a heavy duty plastic black band attached to the frame where the lock used to be attached.

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?: 
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?: 
up to 3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Lock attached to bike with heavy duty metal and plastic fastener. Plastic part of fastener must have been cut. Metal part would still be attached to bike. Lock attached to fastener and bike rack. Lock left at bike rack. Bike was outside wormhole cafe from 8am. Discovered missing by 1130am when I saw 3 new bikes at the rack.

Giant Escape City

Location

CTA Irving Park Brown Line Station
Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C23L3236
Size: 
Adult - medium frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 1 year old, but looks brand new. Flat black paint on the frame with Giant logo in dark gray. Rear rack above the back tire.

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 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?: 
36 hours - parked just outside of the Irving Park brown line stop - likely caught on the sidewalk security camera at some point between 9:00am on Wednesday and 6:00pm on Thursday when I went to retrieve it
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the sidewalk fence just East of the Irving Park brown line stop at ~9:00am on Wednesday 10/9. I went to pick it up on Thursday 10/10 at 6:00pm. I noticed that there is a security camera outside of the CTA station on the sidewalk and the theft was likely caught on the sidewalk security camera at some point between 9:00am on Wednesday and 6:00pm on Thursday when I went to retrieve it.

2012 TREK 700

Location

residence
North Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU091CS548G
Size: 
MID SIZE
Color: 
SHINY ROYAL BLUE, with narrow white stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Purchased in July 2013.SHINY ROYAL BLUE, with narrow white stripe

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 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?: 
Approx 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stoken probably in the morning, on Octobe 10, 2013. The residence is in a 3-story building with steel fence and two locked gates,fron and back of building. Bike was parked in front of an apartment unit and locked through a metal railing inside the gate. Bike cable lock are missing.

Diamondback

Location

Ogilvie TC
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White frame/black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue Left Bank at K Station square sticker on the frame. Had a combination lock attached to the seat (seat was stolen previously).

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to a metal pole outside Ogilvie for the day and returned home to no bike...

Critical Urban Road Bike

Location

2800 N Drake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small 49 cm
Color: 
Black Matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 months old. There is some black electrical tape between the handlebars. It may not be there now, it was used to cover 2 small holes that whistled when riding. The right pedal is not fully twisted in and sticks out at a slight angle compared to the other. Grey seat.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Was locked inside a gate against the fence. When I came back to ride home, the bike along with the lock were missing. This was at about 2800 N Drake in Logan Square around 3:30am. It looks like the bike in the picture only the seat has been changed to a grey one.

Fuji Newest 1.0

Location

Home
1943 W Fletcher St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LDPE12E1322
Size: 
46
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new. One of the handlebars had torn tape.

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Sitting at home. Heard the remote garage door open. Thought it was my wife. I came out 5 minutes later and the bike was gone. Sad face. Apparently, people have been going in the alleys of Roscoe Village with remotes and randomly opening garages with brute force button pressing. There is a rack on the back and a water bottle holder.

KHS Urban Soul (Parts Theft)

Location

Ravenswood Metra stop bike rack
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Rear wheel stolen from U-locked bike at Ravenswood Metra stop bike rack

PureFix Chrome bike (Oscar)

Location

Thatcher and Grand ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
nhs2013052119
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW! Stolen after only 5 days, bought it new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Train station (metra) at Thatcher and Grand ave.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at the metra station for the day, when I came home that night, it was gone, walking home I found the lock, the cable had been cut.

Trek. Monona

Location

Shedd Aquarium
Lake shore. Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Grey Monona trek. Red bag on back.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. But dirty

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Was in Shedd with a friend. He had u lock I had cable.

Cannondale Quick5

Location

Flair Tower
222 West Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UM85736
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Water bottle holder, gps holder on handles, U Lock on frame, front/back blinking lights.

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Apartment building with locked bicycle area, expensive/good bikes were taken, older bikes were left. Took many bikes after cutting through locks.

Nishiki Prestige

Location

Apartment Building
2957 w. Division st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Approximately 50 cm small/med. adult frame
Color: 
White/teal/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good used vintage

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up in our locked apartment building courtyard/rear entrance many other bikes were left untouched out there. I believe it was stolen midday because I saw it at eight am as I left for work and it was discovered to be stolen at three pm. It was locked to a balcony pillar with a keyed cable lock. The lock was cut and left at the scene. It was a very nice 80s Nishiki prestige made with kawasura steel.