Recent Reports

Specialized 2016 Ruby Disc

Location

Sheffield & Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604127246K
Size: 
51"
Color: 
Black with Blue Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only rode about 700 miles. seat has a tear in the back right corner. Had a black and gold saddle bag and road clip peddles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
weeks, but last seen yesterday
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with two chains - one heavy duty chain and one commuter chain - through both wheels to a bike rack in our basement. Someone had to get through two doors - one to our alley and one to our basement - and then destroy both chains. They cut the padlock to the heavy duty chain to break it and snipped the other lock. Our back door to our basement was left open.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

47th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium-small
Color: 
medium grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped paint job with little spots if rust on frame. Green Oury grips, double kickstand, stem extender, very thin rear rack, huge metal water bottle cage on down tube, yellow and black coffee mug holder on seat tube, Specialized Oura saddle, plastic toe clips on pedals, ZeroLite Track Comp wheels.

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?: 
Was not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting in residential garage unlocked, garage door was accidentally left open by a roommate for a few hours and the bike was taken in that time.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 25, 2017 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
To come
Size: 
M
Color: 
Sea foam green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Maintained in good condition, only a few years old; spring-tensioned Topeak luggage rack, replaced pedals with aftermarket black bmx pedals. Also has phone mount with the stretchy net sort of attachment method.

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 day
Incident Description: 
Neighbor reported garage found open in morning, had been closed and locked previous day. Merry effing Christmas.

Kona Rove AL

Location

1730 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 23, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HCZ08892
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than six months old--like new. Had a custom wire basket on the back that allowed a basket to click on or off.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a wood railing on the rear porch of my 3rd floor apartment. The porch was sawed and bike removed.

Gravity 29er Single Speed

Location

Tech building, Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 22, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21'' frame, 29'' wheels
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. With black rear sit and a rear basket on the left side. Disk brakes on the front and rear 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?: 
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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked around 10 am, and found stolen at 6 pm. The lock used was Kryptonite U-lock, which was gone with the bike.

Specialized Hardrock 29 sport disc

Location

1401 E 55Th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 23, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
3 days

Specialized Langster

Location

FFC West loop
10 S clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 22, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Left in front of FFC west loop across the street to a bike rack. The lock was cut in two places. The bike was gone

2017 Specialized AWOL Expert

Location

Lurie Childrens Hospital
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Wsbc609000637m
Size: 
Md (approx 54-55cm)
Color: 
Brown/Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new road/touring bike. One by drive train 11 speed, so only one shifter on right handlebar. Black NiteIZ phone holder and black flashlight holder on handlebar. Black/grey mudX clip on fender only on rear.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours (during my shift)
Incident Description: 
The theft happened between 12:45pm on the 19th when I locked my bike, and I finished my ER shift at 1:30 am on the 20th when I noticed my bike was stolen. The thief/thieves cut other cables at the Lurie Children's Hospital designated employee bike rack. It is a two tier rack system with individual heavy duty cables to attach your locks too. It's just off the sidewalk between Lurie's and Northwestern hospitals on St Clair between Superior and Huron. I noticed other locks/cables had been cut as well, but they took my locks with the bike. I had a U lock attached to the rack between the rear tire and frame and a cable lock between the front tire and frame. I didn't have an updated picture of the bike, but the picture I pulled off the internet is almost identical.

Specialized Allez

Location

Home
830 W Bradley Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 22, 2017 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 years old. mileage computer on the handle bars. road pedals

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage over the night. Lock was cut and left at the scene.

2012 Giant TCX Frameset with custom build

Location

Douglas Park
1401 South Sacramento Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GN208439
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with metallic silver Giant logos and accents.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I built this up custom from a warranty frameset less than two months ago. It didn’t even have a scratch. Sram cx1 Force build, Red 22 crankset, Profile Racinf hubs laced to A23 rims, Avid shorty ultimate brakes, Zipp service course stem, Easton EA70 bars with Green Apple bar wrap from Fizik. Thompson masterpiece seatpost with a Fizik Antares saddle. It had a sticker with my name on the top tube.

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?: 
Bike was stolen from the equipment pit at a cyclocross race.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the equipment pit at the Afterglow cyclocross race at Douglas Park. It would have happened between 11:20-12:15 because that is how long it was in the pit. I noticed it was missing on the last lap of my race, but it was probably jacked while they were staging our race.

2015 Ritte Crossberg

Location

Rush Professional Building
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bike was spec'd with SRAM Rival 1 groupset, Thomson stem and seatpost, TRP Spyre disc brakes, DT Swiss 350 / R460db wheelset, ZIPP Service Course SL-80 handlebar, Clement MSO 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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Leaving work at Rush, heading towards where I had locked the bike (bike rack located at the south end of the Rush Professional Building, next to the valet parking lot) only to find the bike missing and the u-lock cut through with an angle grinder.

Trek Skye S

Location

1212 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU089C4958M
Size: 
17-inch with 29-inch wheels
Color: 
Matte Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nearly new (purchased Sept. 2017), WSD, purple water bottle cage, locking skewers, small scrape/rough patch on left brake lever, Village Cycle Center sticker

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?: 
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?: 
Always kept in garage, had been locked without being used for approximately 12 days
Incident Description: 
This occurred in a condo garage with my car parked in front of my bike rack and additional bikes; and my car sits between two large SUVs that makes it more difficult to get my bike in and out. There is a gate to enter the garage area and then a standard garage door to enter the parking area. Bike was locked and secure when I entered the garage to park my car on Dec. 19 at 1:30am; when I returned to the garage on Dec. 19 at 12pm, the bike was no longer there and the lock was cut and placed to look like nothing had been tampered with. My building's maintenance guy is just as perplexed as I am about how the theft occurred in what is supposed to be a secure space.

Trek Madone

Location

2123 West Rice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
White, Black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. Had a holster on the handle bars for my Garmin. Has a red water bottle holder.

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?: 
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: 
My bike was on the bike rack in the basement of my condo building. Someone came in through the back door, went down one flight of steps, and took my bike.

Public C7

Location

Garage off alley
842 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack/basket holder There is an old registration sticker in the seat shaft

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?: 
Off and on for several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked garage sometime between Tuesday, December 12, after 2 pm and Friday, December 15, at 3 pm. Most likely sometime on Thursday midday.

Bianchi Dama

Location

5 N Oakley Condo
5 N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Teal/Celeste blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition celeste blue Bianchi ladies bike. Two teal water bottle cages, white handle bar tape, mount for bike computer, clip on peddles, reparto corse wheels, sticker from "Sutton's Bay Bikes" has a small tear on the teal seat left side rear from a fall.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on bike hook from ceiling in locked storage locker. Locker was located in storage room 1st floor of condo building. Door was cut, lock was intact.

Bianchi 7

Location

5 N Oakley Condo
5 N Oakley Blvd
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition white and red mens Bianchi .Two water bottle cages one red one black, white handle bar tape, mount for bike computer, clip on peddles, white ISM adamo split saddle, sticker from "Sutton's Bay Bikes"

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on bike hook from ceiling in locked storage locker. Locker was located in storage room 1st floor of condo building. Door was cut, lock was intact.

Giant Defy 5 (Purchased 2012)

Location

Elizabeth Street
730 N Elizabeth Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A2F5028377
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack over back wheel, In-line brake levers, bike in good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike taken as garage door was left open and attended for short time.

Trek 1500 SLR

Location

Student Center West
828 S Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 8, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3417477
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought minimally used in August, in excellent condition. Handlebars had red zebra print, Working Bikes sticker on frame

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours (12:45pm to 3:45 pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the side of Student Center West by the gym on the UIC West Campus (between Wolcott and Damen).

Kona Dew Boston

Location

1943 West Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 8, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and neon green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike, labeled "Urban Adventours" along bars, has a few small Red Sox stickers on frame, has bright green shields over both tires, lightweight aluminum frame. It is from a Boston bike shop, so it is probably the ONLY one in Chicago.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
It was locked behind my building in a locked, gated area. It was locked here for two weeks.
Incident Description: 
I went away for a couple of weeks to return and find my bike missing. The lock was completely intact and left on the fence, still locked. I am unsure how this could have occurred. The building said they did not remove any bikes. Perhaps it was taken apart.

Sunday BMX

Location

Home
4539 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red BMX with chrome handles and a low seat. Has a black Go Pro sticker on the frame.

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 days
Incident Description: 
My red 'Sunday' BMX bike was stolen from my gated and fenced backyard this morning. It was not visible from the street or alley.