Recent Reports

Montague Paratrooper

Location

Home
848 North Damen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
NA
Color: 
Black with White Decal ("HUMMER")
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I bought this bike on Craig's List but put some money to make it ride-ready. It's a full-size folding bicycle by Montague of their "Paratrooper" series. It came as a plus for people who bought Hummer SUVs, stowed, folded in the back. I installed a handlebar extender. The handlebar also had a red bell, a clip-on bag (black with a yellow release button - there was a bungee cord and a lock cable inside) as well as a cell-phone holder. I installed a rack in the back.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day.
Incident Description: 
I got home from the alley and the gate was half-way open. When I drove inside, the gate my bicycles are stored behind, was open (probably not locked well by another family member who used her bike earlier). They took this and another blue Montague paratrooper full-size folding bicycle.

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

465 North Park Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2020 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU204C2430N
Size: 
26
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with black pouch on back seat

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours

State Bicycle Co. - Core Line

Location

3205 W Cortland St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC041900492
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Pigeon (Greyish Blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GENERAL: Well used bike in good condition & cared for other than normal scratches and dings. TOP TUBE: Dings & scratches. DOWNTUBE: Water bottle cage, Shrunken head sticker HEAD TUBE: Black square sticker (says B&E STUDIOS - Paint & Design) FRONT RACK: Origin8 front cargo rack (signs of wear and use) HANDLEBARS: S&M Race Bmx Bars STEM: S&M Clamp on Bmx Stem SADDLE: Serfas Terazzo Saddle LIGHTS: Front & Rear SEAT TUBE: U-Lock mount, Lock attached HUBS: Red front & rear hubs Rear Brake

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
That was where it lived but was stolen within 1 hour of using today.
Incident Description: 
2 Bikes stolen from inside apartment one of them being mine, as well as additional 4 bikes from "bike/laundry room"

Jamis Renegade Expat

Location

600 Park, Parking garage
811 N Larrabee St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WAK9B0742
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Green (flat jack pine) with black handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green bike (flat jack pine) with black drop handlebars. Long black fenders on front and back. Black rack on the back to hold panniers (bags). Black seat with map topography design. Black spokes. Small purple LED circular lights on front wheels (2). Issi pedals (one side regular, one side SPD clipless). Red Ortleib pannier on the back rack. Salt Lake City bike registry sticker on the frame. Bag and sticker could be easily removed.

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?: 
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?: 
10.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from the parking garage at 811 N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60610 (600 Park). Bike was on the south side of the garage by the toll booth. Left the bike at 8:20am and returned at 6:30pm to find the bike missing. There are videos that the 600 West Chicago building has, which may show the incident. They said they couldn't give me the videos, but could review and look for suspicious activity.

Magna women’s bike

Location

SBK Dog Club
Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 in wheels
Color: 
Teal/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black basket/teal Magna on the side

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Not sure when the bike was stolen, but know it was there in the morning.

Cannondale Synapse 105

Location

Prudential Building
180 N Stetson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Granite with White Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was a bit older. Somewhat dirty from recent riding in rain. Red presta valve caps, white seat. Specialized water bottle with white lid and tool kit. Mismatched front and back wheels. clip in shimano pedals.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut and bike taken from corner of Lake and Stetson Avenue.

Felt ZW100

Location

Family home
2313 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1612KO257
Size: 
adult women’s
Color: 
Black, blue, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used but in great condition. Water bottle holder has been removed from middle section of the body. There is an area in the middle of the handlebars where a phone mount used to be, even though it broke off, the broken attachment was still connected to it. There is also an installed attachment below the seat, close to the main body, where you can mount a light. I wouldn’t be surprised if whoever stole the bike mistakes it for simply a part of the original body.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than an hour
Incident Description: 
Arrived at work (private nanny) and parked my bike in the garage, pressed the button to close the garage and walked away as it was going down, 100% positive that someone was watching me and interfered with the door closing and stole it. Bike was the only thing stolen from a garage full of high quality items.

Schwinn le tour

Location

1250 n Spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
k601222
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black handlebar wraps with orange stitching. Black wiring, black seat. Black back rack with a black crate on it with orange netting.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
every day for 3 years.
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked but inside apartment building behind a locked gate and locked door.

Free Spirit

Location

Edgewater/Uptown
Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Purple and brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New inner tubes, free spirit decals on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Nightly location
Incident Description: 
Both of bikes were taken from inside the gated parking lot below my apartment porch.

Trek District

Location

Residence
1843 W Dickens Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Grey & Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new, single speed w/rubber "chain", grey frame, orange wheels and accents, chrome handlebars & crankset, brown leather grips and 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?: 
<2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Walked back inside to get keys. Returned to find DIVY bike parked outside and my bike and helmets missing.

1989 Schwinn Circuit

Location

7-Eleven
1153 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Circuit written in white on the top cross bar. Blue Black cambium Brooks saddle (new), Gatorskin tires, blue platform pedals, a white sticker of a face on the seat post, numerous scuffs and wear on the paint on the seat post and down tube. Cross and drop brake levers. Only one front chain ring. Black bar tape.

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?: 
15 seconds
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen last night at the 7-Eleven at Belmont and Racine on Sunday, August 30th, at 4:15am. Looks just as pictured here, except it currently has a new Brooks cambium saddle. I was inside for ten seconds. The clerk yelled out to me. Apparently, some young black in a black SUV/Jeep pulled up, one of the men got out and started riding the bike east on Belmont. The vehicle was peeling out of the parking lot as I ran out.

Huffy Nighthawk

Location

Buffalo Creek Apartment
164 S buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
56349P7
Size: 
26
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s Huffy Nighthawk Matte black Bike. It has a bottle carrier attached to the front handle. Not sure if it’s there any longer after getting stolen. Has a disc brake in the front. Was just bought 2 months ago in June 2020

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Trek Domane AL 3

Location

House
1723 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU112G0034R
Size: 
56
Color: 
Ocean Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, black water bottle holder, bontrager u-lock attached

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?: 
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?: 
Used daily, bike was locked in garage overnight
Incident Description: 
Forced entry into the garage, bike was taken along with some tools

Orange womens city style bike with shocks

Location

3546 West Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
dark orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cute nice bike with dark orange, has shocks, simple get around city bike with basket and bell. One thing that it might make it stick out is it has a hitch for a kids tag a long bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
just rode it
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to my daughter schwinn cream colored ladies bike with the u lock wire, they mush have carried both out together.

Schwinn Girl's bike

Location

Residential
4211 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Didn't record
Size: 
24' tires
Color: 
white - purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIke has 10 speed, girl bike and in a very good condition, the tires were new. Seat is black. Color of the bike is dominantly white, but has purple in the diagonal mark of Schwinn in 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?: 
It wasn't locked , since it was on the backyard
Incident Description: 
The back was parked on our backyard, where it might have been seen from the alley, but not from the street. We went for lunch for couple of hours, then when we came didn't see the bike in its place. I do not have lock on the street gate, however alley gate is locked. They must have come from the street gate after seeing the bike from the alley.

Trek

Location

Home
1914 N Kennicott Dr
Arlington Hts , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A1d0958563
Size: 
52 (I think really not sure if correct)
Color: 
White with black trek logo. Light blue fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White and light blue bike. Steele italia diva seat with aero bars that are wrapped in gray camo tape. Clip SPD pedals 2 water bottle cages. 2 bags with JDRF logo on them.

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?: 
6 hours but almost always. Ridden that morning
Incident Description: 
Teen to 20s male entered garage and rode away on bike. He is blond to light brown shaggy hair. Slim frame build. Image caught on ring camera

Specialized Bike Allez E5 2017 49CM

Location

North Park
N Kimball ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606051543M
Size: 
49 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition, Upgraded with SPD mountain bike hybrid pedals, Timbuk2 bike bag

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
24hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up this morning to bike missing along with bag and Kryptonite lock

Specialized Allez 2005

Location

2000 Sherman Ave
2000 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the right side of the frame, stolen with a Gatorade water bottle on the bottle holder, new chains, scratches on the right side handle bar

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?: 
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?: 
6-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike on the front porch the previous night locked to itself. Bike was gone by morning of Aug 30.

Cannondale Caad 9 R6

Location

FFC Old Town
1235 N LaSalle Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S061683
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has white and gray camo grips. Mostly white San Marco Seat. Bike is in great condition. Shimano Tiagra Gears.

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 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: 
Went to FFC Old Town to workout.Locked bike to bike rack out front. Spent about an hour inside. Left gym and bike was gone, but lock was left. Camera from business wasn't working unfortunately.

Arden 3 diamondback

Location

Apartment complex
1537 n orleans st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2018 model. Light blue. Had a opamoo Bike Phone Front Frame Bag - Waterproof Bicycle Top Tube Cycling Phone Mount Pack Phone Case for 6.5’’ iPhone Plus xs max

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
6/30/2020
Incident Description: 
Bike last used on 6/30. Was locked to bike rack in a locked garage. Discovered missing 8/29.