Recent Reports

2016/17 Trek Marlin 4

Location

514 N. Claremont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large. Approximately 29" wheels.
Color: 
Matte Viper Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Barely used. Has a matte black water bottle holder on the frame of the bike. Also has a rubber phone holder between the grips of the bike. The phone holder can he easily removed.

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?: 
Less than one month
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in an enclosed garage in a locked, gated area. I just noticed it was gone this morning. Could have been stolen within the past 2 days.

Fuji sst 3.0

Location

864 North Paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black, blue letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano components, white handle bar tape, look Joe clips q

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 month (enclosed garage)
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open

Specialized Allez

Location

Westin Hotel
Delaware place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 8, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with white decals and a very distinctive bent right handlebar

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up next to another black framed bike on a street pole right in front of the The Grill at the Weston Hotel at Michigan and Delaware, across from the Hancock Center at 9 AM this morning. When I left work, it was gone. If you saw anything suspicious or know what happened to it, please contact me ASAP. I use it to get to work every day and need it back. It's a black Specialized Allez with a very distinctive bent right handlebar.

Trek 3500

Location

1237 W Jarvis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 7, 2017 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium or large (women's)
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom seat, no rust, women's frame

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a cable through both wheels and frame to two other bikes that had u-locks and cables. It was the furthest one under an alley stairwell. The other two bikes were left there with the u locks intact around the frame and rear wheels.

2017 Liv Avail 1

Location

Whole Foods
Sheffield and Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CABV2443
Size: 
XS Womens
Color: 
Deep Purple with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks almost brand new. Has a black bell on it. Black handle bars. Locked wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
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?: 
up to 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through the wheels with a cable and then locked to boyfriends bike which was locked to the bike rack in front of Whole Foods near DuPaul. They cut the lock and took my bike, left the boyfriends bike.

Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc

Location

298 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602002456J
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Graphite/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is from 2015, great conditions

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of my office building, locking it with a Bulldog U-Lock on one of the bike stands available, at around 9:40/10am. I worked all day and left for an event at the Field Museum, leaving the office through the doors at Wacker Drive. I got in a cab and came back to the office around 1:30/2 hours after I left, between 8:30/8:45pm. When I went to get my bike to go back home, it wasn't at the place I left it anymore.

Golden Sports Zebrakenko

Location

Spilt Milk
2758 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
D3BO781
Size: 
26" tires // ~56cm frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black bike seat (torn), black bike rack, bike parking stickers on frame (torn away)

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Spilt Milk bar. If not locked, the u-lock will still be attached to bike rack.

Royce Union 600

Location

Clyborn Metra Station
1641 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24" wheels (I think)
Color: 
Tan/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20 year old bike, brakes in bad condition, seat has a few tears. Has registration stickers for Wilmette, IL (purple and white) and Virginia Tech (orange).

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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Clyborn Metra stop parking lot off of Armitage using 2 cable combination locks. Locks were broken and bike taken sometime between 8am and 7pm.

Schwinn Supersport

Location

7326 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FFNNNNN
Size: 
smallish
Color: 
Bright Yellow w/Chrome fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No markings apart from Schwinn "made in Chicago" head badge.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was left behind house unlocked for ~15 minutes behind a closed gate and fence 30 yards from sidewalk, not readily visible. Other larceny attempts were made at adjacent houses at the same time.

trek 250

Location

Lincoln Park
660 west wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
na
Size: 
womans tri bike
Color: 
Bright green Handel bars and blue bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, worked well.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
The last time I saw my bike was that Friday late evening the 25th. I first noticed my bike was missing on Saturday afternoon on the 26th. I was going to check my tires because I had the Chicago triathlon the next day and it was gone.

Jamis Coda

Location

4204 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U91U39491
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light green Jamis Coda with black and white lettering. Front and rear lights attached. Rear saddle bag attached.

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked to a street sign on the corner of Kimball and Berteau via a U-lock through the front wheel and frame. It was there for about four hours. When I went to retrieve the bike, it was gone. I recovered the lock, which had been sawed through.

Golden Cycle Fixie (black/turquoise)

Location

4110 N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black with turquoise rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Three of my daughters bikes were in our foyer area that is locked. Someone must have let them in to take them.

Golden Cycle Fixie (white/pink)

Location

4110 N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White with pink rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new!!! White bike with Pink rims.

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?: 
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?: 
Years.
Incident Description: 
Came home at 7:30 and bike was there with the other two. Went back out to walk the dog at 10 and three bikes were gone from our locked storage area.

GT Transeo

Location

CTA South Blvd Train Station
South Blvd.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
snhua08c0601s
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in fair condition with upgraded rims and bike bar ends.

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 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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
CTA re-positioned bike racks at CTA South Blvd Evanston stop and claimed that the didn't move the bikes.

2015 Raleigh Willard 2

Location

Chrome Industries
1525 N. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XK20257
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Silver and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, K-edge garmin mount, Velocity A23 wheelset with clement MSO 40c tires. Wolftooth single 44t chainring w/ goatlink and shimano wide range cassette.

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

GIANT Escape 3

Location

Garage
Drake Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new (less than a year) had an attachment for a tagalong bike on the seat post.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
It was in the garage Saturday at 1:00 PM
Incident Description: 
We left town Saturday afternoon and the bike was in the garage hanging from hooks in the rafters. We got a call form the neighbors that our garage door was open and when we got home the bike was gone and a few other items were taken. My car was gone through and items of value were left behind and my wife's bike was left behind, I'm guessing this was some kids or amateurs from the way it was done.

2015 Kona 53 Dew Charcoal

Location

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60611
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ40592324
Size: 
adult size bike
Color: 
charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, the u-lock is most likely still on the frame. straight handlebars, Kona written on the 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?: 
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?: 
just under 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike around 10:30 and went to the Contemporary Art Museum (bought ticket at 10:36). I looked outside through the museum shop window around 11:45 and saw my bike. Then I bought a book, came out around noon and the bike was missing. I asked several people sitting/standing nearby and nobody saw anything. Asked museum shop staff if they have a security camera and they said no. At 12:25 i called 911 to report the missing bike, was given police report # JA415948.

Trek Neko WSD

Location

Home
722 West Junior Terrace, Unit A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Light blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- just got new gears and chain. Right gear shift changer is broken but still functional. Has a black water bottle cage on it. Might still have two stickers- one in front that is metallic red and has a bike registration number for The College of William and Mary, and has a triathlon tag on the frame with number 6623. Steel kick stand.

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?: 
About a week
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside patio which has a locked gate. Came home from work around 10pm and noticed the front gate was open. Someone must have jumped the gate and taken the bike out. I left home around 11:30am so it was taken between then and 10pm.

Pure Fix Mike (2016)

Location

2950 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame, black and white wheels, gold details, the rubber handle bars were tearing off.

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked with a U-lock and a cable to a bike rack outside 2950 W Chicago Ave between 8:45pm to 9:10pm.

E3 Dash

Location

4728 w waveland ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M6G7DD8434030826
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Assist bicycle. Battery pack in center, heavy with electric wheel.

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