Recent Reports

Fuji

Location

Axis Apartments
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new tires. Sweet mid-80s Fuji.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Went into my building's bike storage room only to find that all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Trek

Location

Axis Apartments
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Woman's
Color: 
White with Red Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2002 but in nearly new-old-stock condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Went into bike storage room at 441 E. Erie to find that all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Trek

Location

Axis Building
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black with Blue Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2002 but it was still in great condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Entered the bike room at my building at 441 E. Erie and all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Surly Long Haul Tracker

Location

family residence
5749 W. Midway Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M1412316
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition. Had a black back rack. At the time of the theft it also had an Arkel pannier

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 min. in unlocked yard
Incident Description: 
I put the bike next to the book in my backyard very early in the morning. I went in the house to get something for a few minutes, and the thief entered my yard through an unlocked gate and stole the bike.

Diamondback Insight

Location

4920 North Ashland (parked on west side of street)
Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DAU15J003733
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand 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?: 
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?: 
overnight; was locked to bike rack on car in street, with bike rack also locked to car
Incident Description: 
Thief cut the thick cable of the cable combination lock.

Fuji Sprtif 2.5

Location

3838 North Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wbd011l0121l
Size: 
61
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new.

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

2015 Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disc

Location

3250 N Southport, #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602376908J
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new. Replaced petals. Had attachment for towing child stroller on the left side of back wheel. U lock mount under the seat shaft.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Bike was last used on June 2nd and returned to the garage where it is stored. Hangs from a hook in the garage and is locked via a cable looped over the garage ceiling 2 by 4 and then through the bike wheel & frame via a U lock. Not sure of when was taken but discovered on June 11th at 11am when going out to take children on a ride. Not sure of how garage was accessed. No other items in garage taken so either the door was open when it should not have been or someone accessed via the keypad. Garage is detached and only other way in would be the door connected to the yard which is locked but could be accessed via the side of the house. 2nd bike stolen in 4 years.

Raleigh Redux 1

Location

Buena Park Library
929 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U155K15327
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~1 year old 7 speed black bike with black fenders and black rack - locked to the library bike rack with a U lock and cable through wheels.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in front of Buena Park library (929 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613) on 06/11/17 around 9:50. Locked to bike rack with U lock to the frame + cable through tires. BIke, lock and cable all gone when I returned around 3:30.

Trek

Location

1006 W Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, white with purple features. White seat. Front reflector tilted up.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 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?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Was there when I came home at 7:00pm. Noticed that it was missing at 9:30pm.

GT transio W4L 4

Location

Lakeview near Schubas
Belmont and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM14F519621
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Black with red, blue and yellow stripe on top
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is gently used. Rear rack installed

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?: 
Long term
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in the garage. Garage was inadvertently left open and bike was stolen. In ident happened between 1:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

Peugeot 1980

Location

Alley-side, empty lot
Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27x1-1/4" tires
Color: 
White with black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition overall. No noticeable rust or imperfections in the draw or tires. Back wheel is slightly bent. Frame is white with black letters saying "Peugeot". Handle bars are slightly crooked toward the right, and are covered in green grip tape, yellow & black electrical tape. Seat is exposed foam with black fabric and blue duct tape with a bacon design. Left with front light and back light and rear mounted rack. Includes kickstand. There is a mirror on the end of the left handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
Bike frame locked to fence accessible only from alley.

Schwinn 20-Inch Loop Folding Bike

Location

Dick's
1538 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
35 x 15 x 35 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, no major damage

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked from 4 to 5pm in front of Dick's at 1538 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610.

Felt Z100 Gloss Black (Silver fluro Red) 58

Location

Wicker Park
Milwalke and damen by the blue line
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1607K0431
Size: 
58
Color: 
black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike infront of the store for 10 minutes on damen and milwakee, to look for someone and it went missing

2014 specialized allez elite

Location

Wasabi Ramen
2115 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Cyan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a Bontrager Back-rack, Shimano M324 pedals.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a cable to another bike. The cable was cut, and I watched the thief ride off with my bike.

Cannondale Synapse carbon 105 6 C

Location

sidewalk
1600 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DM40795
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. New tires. Bottle holder

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 min
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a bike rack on N. Damen Ave and went to get a cup of coffee. 45 minutes later I returned to find the lock cut and laying in the street, and the bike gone.

Schwinn Capital 700c

Location

5052 N. Kenmore Ave Apt #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
70 Inches long
Color: 
Grey frame with Black tires and Black water bottle holder
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. Front reflector is on the left side of the handle bar, back reflector is on seat frame. Other that that, it looks like a brand new bike because it is.

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?: 
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?: 
19 Minutes
Incident Description: 
In front of Roosevelt University on Wabash Ave. I asked the security guards to show me the footage and we saw, what looked to be a black man with some sort of backpack/carry sack, and a baseball hat. He pretended to tie his shoes while people were walking by, and as soon as the people walked down the street, he pretended to tie his shoe again in front of my bike, probably cutting it with a wire cutter.

2014 diamondback

Location

Old irving park
4152 N. Leamington Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kendra back wheel, different front wheel. I have a photo but can't post one here. Was left at 4450 n Kildare and was stolen from the side of the house

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 hours
Incident Description: 
I was in a book club meeting and came out and it was gone. It was parked on the side of the house we were in at 4450 n Kildare. Its a red diamondback, with a rattley cargo rack on the back. Sort of loud, can't miss it.

Jamis Aurora

Location

L'alliance Francaise de Chicago
810 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
Larger. 60 cm, I think.
Color: 
navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bent navy blue bike rack over the back wheel. thin chrome hubs. A yellow sticker on the cross bar, it's a parking sticker identifying my space in my building's garage. Black handle bar tape. Pretty nice condition.

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?: 
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 an hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the metal handrail on the front ramp going into the Alliance Francaise on Dearborn just north of Chicago. Bike was locked to the handrail on the inside of the gate around the front of the building. I locked it up a little before 4:30 to go into class. When I came out an hour later, it was gone.

Specialzed Hardrock Sport

Location

South Loop
16th St. and Indiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P6LI21483
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used frame, but restored with new components. New Avid disk brakes and rotors, recently tuned up all around, new 26" alex wheels. The wheels and seat are locked with Pinhead locks.

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?: 
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?: 
About two years
Incident Description: 
It was taken from our building bike room in the South Loop area. We had just came back from vacationing this Sunday June 4th <-- our 1 year anniversary. My wife and I went out for dinner returned around 8pm. It was taken between May 26-June 4th. I love my bikes so I told her I would go check up them. When I went to the room I was shocked and in disbelief that it was gone. The bike was locked with a Kriptonite U-lock both back wheel and frame.

Gold vintage Raleigh bike

Location

1212 W 21st St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, gold, vintage, made in England bike, turn down handles wrapped in black with a metal collapsable basket on the left side.

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?: 
The bike was placed inside a hall in the apartment on the 2nd floor of the building at 11pm and this morning at 11am the bike was gone. It was not locked because it was in what I thought to be a secure building.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my building