Recent Reports

Motobecane (no branding)

Location

UIC MED
Ashland & Flournoy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
62
Color: 
Black/chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nicked black paint, all shiny stainless trim (fenders, front rack, chainguard, handlebars, etc.) one front brake with lever mounted on right side, small bell

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked overnight near Ashland and Flournoy

Trek Multitrail 700

Location

In front of Daffodils flower shop on Armitage
Armitage and Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red, White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair shape. Bike is older and well used. Seat has a tear in the back. Was purchased from Ciclo Urbano less than 3 years ago.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours

Trek special edition (sold with VW Rabbit c. 1997 and bike rack to fit car model)

Location

1214 Oakton Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple frame, black seat, white wall tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well kept. Custom built for me in 1997 with ESP derailleur 4.0? 5.0? 21-speed. Stem has a round white reflector attached, handlebars sweep back. Grip shift rubber is yellowing, new handgrips were installed two years ago. Also had a water bottle holder, a new kryptonite lock in a mount, and a small under the seat zippered bag with Velcro attaching strips. And a new red flashing light on stem of saddle. Newer white wall tires. Old Shimano brakes.

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?: 
Bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in secluded back yard area, but unlocked. This bike was custom built for me by a SRAM design engineer when we dated 20 years ago. Extreme sentimental value

Diamondback Lustre 2

Location

1535 W. Juneway Ter
1535 W. Juneway Ter.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ACJ11F001025
Size: 
17 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Had a spiral lock around the handle bars and Bell (brand) seat cover. White floral decals.

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 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the garage sometime between 9PM October 13 and 7AM October 14.

Islabikes Luath 26

Location

500 E Michigan St
Urbana , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26" wheel - but small frame, clearly a youth road bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Youth road bike, black handlebar tape repaired with electrical tape, sora shifers, rear rack, kenda tires

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?: 
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?: 
1-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in courtyard of large apartment complex.

Kona Dew

Location

Porch by alley
1623 n Winchester p
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30135959
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black with black tire rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 like new, Topeka rack on back.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night

2012 Diamondback Response XE Mountain Bike

Location

Cumberland blue line
5800 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
not sure
Size: 
about 4 ft high
Color: 
black aluminium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
one of the crank arms is different than the other, different model same color

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?: 
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 at the cumberland blue line for about 6 hours
Incident Description: 
I think someone figured out the combination and took the bike

Trek Madone 2.1

Location

Lakeview
2800 block of N. Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTVO74652O8H
Size: 
62''
Color: 
Crystal White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new. Mostly white everywhere including handlebars. Some light blue on it as well. Pedals are two sided and can be used for clipless shoes or normal pedals.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always locked up here after rides
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock were missing. Hook that was anchored into the garage wall had been removed from cinderblock.

Trek 7.5

Location

corner of Logan Blvd and Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 12, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
teal frame with a white seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was brand new in july. teal color, white seat. U lock was locked to the left side of the post under the seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ten days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the trunk of my locked car, with back seats folded down so a part of the bike reached into the back seat. I left for vacation on Oct. 2nd and when I returned on the 12th I found my back passenger side window smashed and the bike gone. U-Lock is probably still on the bike as it was locked onto the frame.

Cannondale Adventure 400

Location

2606 N. California Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21" - 24"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was like new, rarely ridden, and only in my possession for a month. It had a black under seat bag, which contained a maglite and several "l" wrenches. The bike also had brand new Bell lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
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 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence on/behind my residential property. It had a cable running through both wheels and the frame attached to a metal fence. The fence was disassembled and the bike was lifted over. The incident occurred after 11 PM, which is the last time the bike was checked on.

Trek 560

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black Red Trek Vinyl
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage but in good condition. Red Tires. Corks for handlebar caps.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked and placed in front of the merchandise mart. I left for 20 minutes and it was gone.

Trek Domane

Location

5/3 bank building
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 12, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
swtu070g9290k
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Evanston registration sticker on down tube

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Station
Milwaukee and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
700 cu
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
$ year old bike

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?: 
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?: 
Between 5:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Incident Description: 
Locked at Jefferson Park train station bike racks. The thieves used a bolt cutter and cut my cable leaving it where the bike was.

Aventon Cordoba

Location

Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good , not rusty , average bike use wear and tear , orange cranset with silver crank arms, low wheelset with brake line , hand sanitizer in the back dangling , It's an Aventon but it does not have the stickers saying "Aventon "

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Somebody snatched it and rode off with it,

1984 Schwinn Collegiate

Location

2620 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike in good condition, yellow with large silver dual rear baskets. Pedal powered front headlight on the left side of the front wheel.

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 was not locked it was at the top of the driveway in front of two large suvs, someone came all the way into the driveway and stole it.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Wicker Park
2017 W Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 Speed Schwinn World Sport, white and blue coloring with yellow accent. White seat, white wrapped bullhorn handlebars, black hand brakes mounted near the stem, front derailleur removed making it effectively a 5-speed. Black bike rack on the back, with a U-Lock locked through the frame. Relatively new tires with reflective sidewall stripes. Here's an older pic of it: http://cl.ly/image/2I3X2c1c3o17

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from my third floor back porch sometime overnight on Oct 10/11. Bike was not locked, but lock was locked around the frame.

Novara Buzz 1

Location

Near Logan Square, apartment building
2615 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XU21345
Size: 
Med
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plaid seat, headlight on fork, rear light, no kickstand, single speed with flip-flip hub

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was on back porch of apartment in secure, locked fenced area.

2014 Raleigh Tripper 57cm

Location

Lincoln Park
Janssen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U07359
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, Back Rack for MTX bag, Rear Light, Front light holder, Presta valves, missing front valve cap, Scratch on right side.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Garage: Hadn't been in the garage for a week. Went out to the garage and it was missing

1970 Schwinn Suburban

Location

Ridgeland Green Line Stop
400 W South Boulevard
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
HF44871
Size: 
24" (Regular)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well maintained suburban with back rack, and original, but mostly nonfunctional lighting system. Newly built (1 year old) wheels with CR-18 rims and Velo Orange hubs. Original Hillside Cyclery sticker on seat tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen between the evening of 10/6 and 10/8 by cutting cable lock.

Diamonback

Location

Mindy's Hot Chocolate
1747 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium/large
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition. most distinguishing feature is there is a little sticker on the lower bar that says it was bought in Franklin, MA. (my home town- and chances are that whoever stole it isn't from this small town.) The tires are brand new- something else that might help identify it.

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?: 
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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack outside of RSVP on Damen. I got out of work and the cable was cut with lock still attached on the ground. Incident happened sometime between 4-1030 p.m.