Recent Reports

Prodeco V3 Phantom X2

Location

Chase Tower
21 S Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
P08120832
Size: 
26-inch
Color: 
Matte black-and-red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New electric bike with battery mounted over rear wheel. Bell on left handlebar. Folds in half in the middle. Cell phone mount on center handlebar column.

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?: 
From 6:30 a.m. to ? Discovered missing at 3:00 p.m.
Incident Description: 
Parked bike outside of Chase Tower at approximately 6:30 a.m. Did not leave building to discover it missing until 3:00 p.m. so exact time of theft unknown. Building security currently searching camera footage. Stolen right in front of rack at entrance in daylight with heavy pedestrian and automobile traffic at all times during the week. Electric bike by Prodeco - fairly rare in the Chicago area to owner's knowledge.

KHS Flite 250

Location

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square
4545 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's s new road bike I bought from Edgebrook Cycle & Sports. It's fully loaded other accessories such as front/rear lights, bell, pouch, backseat, etc...

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike as usual on the sidewalk in front of the Old Town School of Folk Music at 7:50PM. I headed to my guitar class then back out to my bike at 9:45PM and found it missing along with the flat key U-lock. The picture depicts exactly location where I parked and exactly how I locked it. I took this photo a week earlier.

Unknown Brand Mountain Bike

Location

Home
1515 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 smiley face sticker on the inside of each wheel (front and back) Red 'tail light' attached just below seat No basket

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Sometime between Monday evening (7/15) and Wednesday lunch-time (7/17) bike was removed from where I've been locking it outside my apartment building; 2 other bikes are locked to the same fence and are still there (others may be missing, there's usually several in the same location, but not sure of how many)

Raleigh

Location

Hollywood beach
Ardmore & Hollywood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black cable lock wrapped around seat. Also it has sticker on frame from Stemple Bike store in Elmhurst. Bike is in good condition

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Was at Hollywood beach had bike next to where I was sitting went into water for a couple minutes came back and it was gone

Marin Bridgeway Euro Frame

Location

Residental
3359 N Clifton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11670FSB036
Size: 
700 c tire, regular size
Color: 
sand/gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, rear rack and basket bracket on handle bar, bell on from left handle and a light, all 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: 
My neighbor left the garage door open and the bike was stolen from my enclosed garage.

Schwinn

Location

Apartment
2022 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's (approximately 5 feet long)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Thick tires.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked out in front of my apartment. It was only the second time I had left it locked to the railing. Someone cut the lock and stole it, leaving the cut lock behind.

K2

Location

Omni Chicago Hotel
676 North Michigan Avenue (Huron and Rush Street)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
Off white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Off white K2 mountain bike with a blackish/brown design throughout bike. Has a cloth basket on the front and an apartment parking sticker on the left middle bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was located on the corner of Rush and Huron locked to a bike rack in front of the Omni Hotel. Security cameras indicate that the male rode up on a bike, left his bike and rode off with mine. My lock was still there and unharmed, not sure if the lock was put on properly or else it should not have been so easy to take. Confirmed the bike was there at 3:40pm cameras show the male stealing the bike at 4:10 pm and I left work at 4:30 to find it missing. The bike is an off white K2 mountain bike with a black design with a cloth basket on the front. Am still looking for paperwork to find a serial number, bike was purchased from Sports Authority 2 years ago. Bike is in perfect shape.

Trek 820

Location

Skokie swift station
Dempster
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult male
Color: 
Black, white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only one year old. Has two bottle holders one saying pony shop. It was purchased at village cycle and has a sticker for their shop on the back by the wheel.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I think that someone had been scoping my bike put for a few days because i go to the summer camp and we meet at the Starbucks.

Trek 400 Elance

Location

apartment
West George Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a pepsi crate on the back and a brown brooks saddle for a seat. The bike currently has yellow grip tape on it. It also have silver fenders like in the picture.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked entryway and was most likely stolen because workers where going in and out of the apartment.

Trek 1000C

Location

Home, coach house
854 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
silver, " Brushed Aluminum"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a Trek 1000C. Distinguishing features include bike rack on back, two sets of breaks on handle bars. UIC registered tag on bottom cross bar. Store sticker is from wheel works in Massachusetts located on frame post.

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 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?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked back yard area secure to a metal fence. An African American Male approximate age 40-50 with greying hair, average height(5-7) and build wearing a grey tank top and dark shorts hopped over the locked fence presumable cut the lock and grabbed the bike. The bike was in the yard for 5 min prior to being stolen. We saw him ride down the alley, however because the gate was locked he had enough time to get away while we tried to unlock the gate. We saw him proceed down Wood St. towards Chicago Ave. where we lost sight of him.

Mongoose Cachet

Location

UIC Art & Design Hall
400 S Peoria Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large Men's Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Rims, painted matte black, chipping light green brake handle, orange handle grips, crank/pedals squeak while pedaling as they needed replacement.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen on Friday July 12 at 5:00pm, found missing on Monday July 15

Novara Ponderosa

Location

The Vogue building
412 S. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a sticker in front saying 'This beauty is a beast' and a black piece that holds a baby carriage on the left side of the back tire,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
During my work shift/ About 10 hours
Incident Description: 
The thief got in to the building, went to the second floor where my office is and took my bike

GT Timberline 2012

Location

Home
1526 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12J54450
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The garage was left open for 5 minutes and someone walked into the garage and took the bicycle.

SE Draft 700c

Location

Apartment
Sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Fit for 6'7 female
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front wheel has a black rim, back wheel has a silver rim. Rust scratches along middle bar from lock use. All stickers peeled off except for a disintegration white one on the front. Well loved.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of a locked area. Someone opened a side gate, moved a dumpster (or perhaps dumpster was never put back after garbage pick up) and wheeled the bike out the back. Lock was hanging from bike, not attached to it. Helmet attached and stolen as well.

Kona Dew

Location

3032 W Schubert Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with black background behind green lettering. Front fender, no rear fender. Gear shifter on the right side is broken, may be held on by zip ties or missing entirely by now. Stickers on handlebar, one reading "Pedal Pusher", the other is a worn down name tag. Red hubs on wheels. Black plastic cages on pedals.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 48 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the same basement storage area that it had been kept in for three years without incident. Neighbor had a party Saturday night, bike went missing between Saturday night and Monday afternoon.

2012 Giant Cypress

Location

Broadway and Waveland Ave
730 W Waveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CS20D9173
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cheapo stem, rather than the one that comes with the bike, because the other one got stolen. Velo Bio:Logic saddle. Rear wheel has a reflective edge or something. Rear rack. Axle thing that allows the YAK Bob to attach to 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?: 
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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence near parking for my apartment building. The post it was attached to was thick, but the cross bar at the top was not. The top crossbar was cut, and the bike was lifted away and stolen.

Schwinn Cutter 2011

Location

Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W. Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11H00810
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black w/gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Street Nerds sticker on top tube(Black w/white lettering). New condition. Black frame. Gold seat. Gold hand grips. Gold wheels. Black Tires.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from bike rack in front of Whirlaway Lounge (3224 W. Fullerton). Cable lock was cut & left near bike rack.

Velocity B43 Black Wheel with White Tire

Location

Damen/Grand area
Damen/Grand area
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black Wheel/White Tire
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean wheel. Has faded while lettering on a small portion of the wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
4 hours (appx.)
Incident Description: 
Stolen Velocity B43 with black wheel and white tire (front) right outside westfest in Ukranian Village. A lot of other people's stuff got stolen too.

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

2476 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU300C0343H
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has wheel locks and a lock for the seat pole.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day

Trek

Location

Home
2621 n Mildred ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition had copilot limo baby seat on back- bike seat rack.

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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked garage. Overhead garage door was left open.