Recent Reports

Haro Flightline

Location

Jefferson Park Transit Center
4917 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2018 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
K16BG02176
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in nearly new condition. It was my daughter's who only rode it a handful of times

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at the Jefferson Park Transit center at 10:45 AM. When we returned at 2:15 pm it was gone.

JAMIS Commuter 1.0 Model number 9745

Location

3813 N Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 1, 2018 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
6170903569
Size: 
14
Color: 
Blue Lagoon
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?: 
4 days

JAMIS CODA SPORT

Location

3813 N Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 1, 2018 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U178u10441
Size: 
17
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?: 
4 days

TREK USPS LOGO

Location

3813 N Bell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL 1764404
Color: 
Blue Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TREK Carbon Bike OCLV, BLUE/Silver

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?: 
4 days

Surly straggler 700c 54cm

Location

Pilsen
1846 s loomis street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M17022028
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Luke

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Fixed Gear Custom Bike

Location

River Park at Diversy Loft Buildinh
2222 W Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Silver with hot pink tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. bright pink wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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 Stolen out of community parking garage in a loft building.

FUJI Sportif 2016

Location

Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, was rode in a 200 mile race

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for a week
Incident Description: 
Theif broke into storage cage unit where the bike was being stored and rode the bike away.

Charge Prestige Plug

Location

3757 N. Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint

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?: 
5
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked garage

Fuji Feather (2013)

Location

3757 N. Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black electrical tape around frame over Fuji logo

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?: 
5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked garage

Giant OCR3

Location

School
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 1, 2018 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small Frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some damage to left handle bar due to previous crash. Has dealer sticker of Village Bike Shop in Jenison Michigan.

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?: 
The entire winter.
Incident Description: 
Someone broken into our garage and took the bike.

Trek 1.2 Road Bike

Location

Garage off the alley
1530 Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2017 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU244C1700C
Size: 
58
Color: 
Pearl white w blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red clip in pedals, white plastic bottle holder, white seat, under-seat soft bag.

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: 
Stolen from locked garage, was there temporarily as family was in town and needed space in the apartment.

Repainted Unknown Model

Location

The University of Chicago Department of Safety and Security
6022 S Drexel Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 30, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
000000
Size: 
16
Color: 
Black-White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 side rear black basket 3 Speed Has bell

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I just found missing today Mar 30 2018 at 13.10 PM. I am not sure when exactly it was stolen. It was stolen near department of security of University of Chicago.

Specialized Dolce

Location

1846 S LOOMIS ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6C6039449H
Size: 
55
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has some pretty serious scuffs from a couple of accidents, left shifter plastic covering was broken

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 10 hours
Incident Description: 
It was taken from our building's basement

Schwinn pathway

Location

25 s michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c 26"
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was brand new. Just black and white with schwinn on the side in white. One of the rubber hands was damaged slightly. It was stolen from downtown chicago.

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 street sign.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a pole near my job, it was only there for about 6 hours. It was near a bus stop and a main street, but both the bike and lock were gone and i didnt find anything laying around suggesting they cut it. There is a camera the bike was in view of.

Falcon 10sp

Location

Oak Park
320 S Grove
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver with red Brooks seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage but in good shape. Right handle bar tape was coming loose. Had a hookup for speedometer on front wheel. Attachment on frame for large bike lock. Rear carry bag underneath red leather Brooks seat.

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?: 
Unlocked

Terry Susan B Hybrid Bike (Small Maroon)

Location

Harlem CTA Station Blue Line
5550 N. Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
10964
Size: 
11"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in great condition. It has a University of Chicago sticker with serial number 10964. Black fenders on both front and rear wheels.

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 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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack inside the Harlem CTA station. The lock was a Kryptonite U lock with 4-digit combination. Both bike and lock were taken.

Norco Indie IGH A8 Belt

Location

1451 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
aj70739197
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"City" bike. Looks like a cross between a road bike and a cruiser. Flat handlebars. One gear in front, 7 in back. Belt not chain.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs maybe
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a railing in the basement of our stairwell at 5:30pm Friday 3/23 and was noticed missing around 9am on Sunday 3/25.

Sole overthrow

Location

934 W. Fry St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sole - 3 years old, aftermarket ram horn handle bars

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
always locked here for 1 year
Incident Description: 
locked with steel cable and padlock to rear deck. Cable was cut through

Giant mountain bike

Location

934 W. Fry St.
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Giant -18"
Color: 
Giant - Dark blue, black, brushed aluminum.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant - 20 years old but kept in good condition. Front suspension. Larger padded aftermarket seat.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
always locked here for 1 year
Incident Description: 
Both bikes locked with steel cable and padlock to rear deck. Cable was cut through

Trek FX1 2017

Location

1245 W. Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5in
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was almost brand new. I purchased it in September, 2017. The bike is a hybrid and its bright orange. The brand is Trek.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
3 days