Recent Reports

2017 Trek FX 3

Location

Beal Properties
3943 1/2 N Janssen Ave, Apt 3W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU011C6340M
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with pinhead system, green water bottle holder and phone holder

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from apartment complex storage room.

Cangoo Cargo trike

Location

My House
2612 W Homer Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Custom, no number
Color: 
Black and wood
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a unique family cargo bike imported from Germany. It says "Cangoo" in large type on the side of the wooden box. It is essentially a wheelbarrow style bike. The box in front has 2 benches and can fit 4 children. The bike comes out of the box and says, Propel" in large letters. New customs wheels from the bike lane in Logan square read "The Bike Lane" on every well.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I use this bike several times a day, it is my "car" and I use it for transporting my kids to and from school. I locked it up and put it under a tarp to protect it from the rain at 5:30 PM. At 7:00AM the next morning it was simply gone.

TREK FX 2 WSD DISC S

Location

Jake Mills
1644 N Marshfield Ave, 1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU096C4559N
Color: 
Miami Green (teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, teal Trek bike with orange kryptonite lock and brass bell

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was behind an 8-9 foot tall gate. Person climbed gate to steal bike. Caught on video.

Breezer Uptown EX City Bike -- 2017

Location

2353 N Seeley Avenue, 1B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult Medium Sized
Color: 
Black with silver finishes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new has a silver wheel cover on the front wheel and a silver bell

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike and parked it in the garage the night prior September 30th and woke up Oct 1st and it was gone so it must have got stolen sometime in the middle of the night

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ

Location

1060 N Hermitage Ave Unit 1
C , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606016163N
Size: 
61CM
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
PRACTICALLY NEW. CELL PHONE HOLDER ON HANDLEBARS, USB LIGHTS ON HANDLEBAR AND 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
FEW DAYS
Incident Description: 
BIKE LAST SEEN ON SEPTEMBER 26, NOTICED GONE OCTOBER 1. BEST I CAN GUESS, SOMEONE WALKED INTO THE YARD AND SAW IT UNLOCKED, TOOK IT. THERE WAS ANOTHER BIKE LOCKED UP THAT WAS NOT TAKEN.

Breezer Expert

Location

House
1258 W Rosedale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WBD251L09330
Size: 
57
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black gravel bike with gold Breezer lettering. Disc brakes and Sora components. Slightly dirty from recently riding it around Ozark Mountains in Arkansas!

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked inside freestanding garage. Thief hopped fence, entered garage via side-door (4:45am according to garage door sensor) and exited the same way.

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Edgewater/Andersonville Apartment
1516 W. Ardmore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Pink plastic 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored on a bike rack in the courtyard of an apartment building behind a locked gate. Bike was not locked to the rack.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

2027 W DIVISION ST
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brown handle bar tape

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?: 
Front of building in residential 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 day
Incident Description: 
It was in the hallway in my building. I

Giant Defy 6000 series

Location

2041 W McLean Ave, 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GP0E6985
Color: 
White/silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, was stored indoors.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
I kept the bike locked with a padlock cable through the tire and a railing, and a combination lock through the body and the railing. The padlock cable was missing so I assume it was cut and then the bike was dismantled as the combination lock was still on the railing.

2007 Specialized Dolce

Location

3042 W Cullerton St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P6cx1242
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was in really good shape. Kept indoors, except when riding. Has Kevlar tires and abus lock.

Lock Information

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

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
My Bike was inside of my locked apartment, and someone broke into my apartment and stole it. The bike itself was not locked, because it was inside a locked residence. Handlebars had black wrap, not white.

Vilano 54cm Road Bike

Location

Willis Tower
300 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 years old, good condition with no marks on frame Single speed All white with no branding or markings Seat is bright red Handle bars are taped, black Both tires are Armadillo brand (Could still have) 2 red LED lights per wheel

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on a rack on the northwest corner of S Franklin and W Adams, next to the Willis Tower between ~11AM and 2PM. Was removed from rack along with cable lock.

6KU Fixed gear single speed

Location

Midway Orange line
4612 w 59th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black/Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in perfect condition, it dosnt have any breaks the frame is black and wheels Gold. Has 6KU in the front.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at work and retuned to the Midway orange line station and it was gone. Dont know exactly at what time it occured but most likly at night.

2015 Public C7 Woman’s bike

Location

House
Dewey Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Will update once I locate it
Size: 
Woman’s small medium (4’10-5’5)
Color: 
Limited Edition Blush (rose gold/pink)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. Lost the reflector on the front spoke recently bc I moved cross country.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A month and a half
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of our garage in a private home in an Evanston residential neighborhoodOur garage door was open, we were in the house, and someone came and just took it. My bike was not locked up as it’s our own private garage and our garage was open due to washing out the garage floor.

2019 Trek Speed Concept

Location

michael denoma
2717 north magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 28, 2018 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Wtu361ct0034n
Size: 
Extra Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new triathlon bike. Garmin vector 3 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My garage was left open overnight. The bike was gone by 7am.

Trek 7300 Multitrack

Location

1813 S Desplaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Navy and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bontrager accessory bar on handlebars; small tool bag under seat; RAGBRAI sticker/tag

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?: 
2 weeks

KHS Eastwood

Location

Hyde Park
East 51st Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P16L4123
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I saw that another bike had taken my spot and that my U-lock was tossed to the side. I looked around for my bike and it was nowhere to be seen. The lock was not broken.

Trek Lexa

Location

Warren Ashland Place
1609 W Warren Blvd, Apt 404
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Womens, rider 5'8"
Color: 
gary/charcoal, blue and green stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame in good condition, added water bottle holder and phone holder on handle bars, sticker on fram near handle bar reads -Key to Keys 2016. Front wheel was left locked to bike rack.

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 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in residential secure garage around 7 pm on Monday, 9/24. I returned Wednesday morning around 8:30 to commute to work, found only the front tire locked to the rack. The cable part of the lock missing along with the frame and back wheel. I assume the cable was cut as the cable was run through both tires.

2016 Fuji Roubaix 3.0

Location

Northwestern University
645 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A5G5254644
Size: 
L/XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has a rear rack and two panniers.

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 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?: 
5-8 hours
Incident Description: 
While at was at the medical school, between 8:30am and 5:30pm, my lock was cut in broad daylight. I returned to find it broken, on the ground, and my bike was missing.

Fuji absolute 1.9L

Location

1624 w division st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wbd300l0969p
Size: 
18
Color: 
Purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji absolute 1.9L. Had led lights clipped to front and back. Squeaky brakes. A little dirty, but only a few months old.

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 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?: 
6 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack next to Divvy station at Divsion & Ashland at 7 am. At 1 pm bike and lock were gone.

Trek Marlin 5

Location

Kendall College
900 N. North Branch Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Maxxis tires with yellow letters. New Belgium Brewing bike bell.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from Kendall College at 900 N North Branch Street on Goose Island.