Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

1535 W Oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602272655M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Charcoal / chrome / black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint condition. Less than two months old. Might have Abus 410 (9") lock (green and black) still affixed. (It had been locked to a wooden deck, which was broken by the thief.)

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?: 
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen (along with U lock and wheel locks) at approximately 4am on 9/11/17 from 1535 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL. It had been locked (with the U lock) to the deck affixed to the property. The thief broke the deck to steal the bicycle.

Centurion Accordo

Location

Lakeview
3500 block North Wilton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult size ~56
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Frame, Chainring size denoted on large ring in sharpie, sprocket size denoted on rear rim in sharpie, very squeaky front wheel, detachable front light

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen between the hours of 8:00 p.m. September 26 and 5:00 a.m. September 27

Mongoose XR100

Location

UIC College of Medicine East Tower
808 S Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 22, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
Silver front, Red middle, blue springs
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake is broken/detached, may or may not have cut bicycle chain lock.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in front of 808 S Wood St right in front of UIC College of Medicine East Tower around 2:00 PM. When I returned to retrieve my bike, it was gone, presumably after the chain had been cut. Thus there was about a 1.5 hour window of time that it could have been taken. Interestingly, this was in broad daylight and there was one other bike tethered to the same bike rack, but mine was the one that was taken. I immediately filed a theft report with the University of Illinois at Chicago police department upon noting my bike was lost.

Ritte Bosberg

Location

Morningstar, Inc
22 W Washington St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CG1001005107
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black, red, yellow, light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent shape. It has an integrated seatpost. It has a sticker on the top tube that says "Chicharon".

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?: 
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: 
Security footage shows that someone scoped out my bike at 9:25. The same person came back at 11:05 and took a portable angle grinder out of his bag and cut my lock. He rode off with it and headed south on State St.

24" Mongoose Excursion Boys' Mountain Bike

Location

Riverside Illinois
Groveland Ave
Riverside , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24 inches
Color: 
Black body
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusting chain and body the rear brake disconnected yellowish green lettering

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around two days
Incident Description: 
My friend was holding my bike for me and he didn't lock it up

Trek earl

Location

Home
2740 W. Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Assorted scratches, reflective tape added in a few spot, black fenders added

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked basement of building. The bike itself was not locked to anything, as the building requires key access

Bianchi Campione

Location

3426 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1999 Campione model painted in an unmistakable bright neon green (pearl lime, it's called) with purple lettering. It has tar all over the down tube and seat tube from when I rode through an unpaved section of road. It has a mount for a bike computer and a light on the handle bars.

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 year+
Incident Description: 
I dropped my daughter at school at 8:00 and after getting back, went into the house for a bit. I apparently left the main garage door open. When I returned at around 8:30 to ride to work, the bike was gone.

Trek 3500

Location

1700 Artesian
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22 Inch
Color: 
Black with Green and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a silver sqaure peg attached to the shaft of the bike seat which is used for connecting another bike. Also has Schwinn front and rear LED lights.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

Trek Farley

Location

Chase Bank
Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
15.5 Fat Tire
Color: 
Black Blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker on frame

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?: 
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?: 
4hrs
Incident Description: 
It was parked in front of the Chase Bank on ninth and Wabash

Raleigh Cadent 3

Location

Mariano's
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U157 K154 02
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left pedal somewhat warped, right pedal clacks a bit while riding, otherwise in pretty solid condition. Bit of scratching where I hooked the lock to 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?: 
Twenty minutes
Incident Description: 
Went to the LA Fitness by the Mariano's on Lawrence/Ravenswood for just twenty minutes, and when I came back out - bike was gone.

2008 Cannondale F5

Location

1831 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SF28761
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; some black paint worn from chain stays. Erik's Bike Shop sticker on down tube. Red Giro logo sticker on down tube. Cannondale tire pump attached to 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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the back porch railing as of 10:00pm on 9/23; had been removed by 10:00am on 9/24.

Specialized Secteur Elite

Location

Aldi
1739 W Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
61cm - XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. SRAM Apex groupset, gel taped hamdlebars, black water bottle cage on down tube, Shimano road pedals. Bike still has factory components. Magic 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left bike parked at front door of Aldi in Pilsen (Cermak Rd). When came back to front of store to pay, bike was gone. Walked around quickly to see if I could spot the bike anywhere, but no luck. Only parked for 5 minutes.

Trek 7100

Location

100th and S. Longwood
9953 S. Longwood Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Although bought ~15 years ago, the bike looked nearly new as it had been stored indoor throughout its life and not used very often. The bike had a "tune-up" performed by Beverly Bike & Ski earlier in the summer. No real distinguishing features other than accessories included a water bottle holder and a small bell on the handlebar. There are scratch marks on the frame's top bar where the u-lock would rub the cables when bouncing on rides. Note this is one of four bikes that were stolen from my garage on the night of Sept 21st in the Beverly neighborhood. The other bikes were a < 1yr. old Giant revel 2 with yellow/blue coloring; a ~2010 red Schwinn midi-Frontier youth bike; and the 4th bike was a recent hand-me down small adult tan/brown bike (sorry no recollection of brand since I didn't buy it). I'm hoping the criminal has kept this foursome of bikes together which would make it easier to identify as a group.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All 4 bikes stored in garage regularly, but bikes were unlocked. Access was not through garage door mistakenly left open, backdoor fence was jumped & they entered through unlocked rear garage door (enclosed backyard, door now locked).
Incident Description: 
Incident descried above. Last sighting was 9:00pm, and stolen bikes were noticed at 6:30am the morning of the 22nd. I went to the local police station and filed a report right away. I've started monitoring Craigslist and Ebay (police were helpful and gave me insight to look on these sights). Additional details - enclosed backyard with 6ft high fence. Side gate is latched with additional metal piece slid across to prevent door opening. We believe someone who observed that we had all those bikes in the garage decided to jump the fence and access the garage. After I noticed the bikes missing, I could tell they had left through the side gate because while it was closed, it wasn't latched and the metal bar had been removed. They had also moved aside a large yard bag to use the walkway out the side. We have since learned that our neighbors across the street (we are both on the corners) had a garage burglary attempt this same week.,

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is maintained very well. I got a new rear wheel installed that looks different from the front wheel.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Lock was unharmed at the scene.

Schwinn Sprint

Location

1740 w. Taylor st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
4649188
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little beat up, large frame with yellow wrapped handlebars. The frame has yellow paint on it and "epona" written on it, thought most of these features may be altered by the thief.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
0-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 6am and 12pm. Came out for lunch and it was gone.

Windsor The Hour

Location

E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in like-new condition. Toe cages on the pedals. Small handlebars with handbrakes near the middle of the steering shaft. Monkey head sticker on the frame, "The Hour" written across the top the frame.

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?: 
Less than one hour, across the street from Subway
Incident Description: 
Locked bike near Millenium Park to go to Ohio Street beach, when I returned it was gone along with the lock.

2014 Cannondale Bad Boy 4

Location

Palmer Square Condos
2950 W. Palmer St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EM99454
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte Blaxk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used, several scratches including noticeable scratch on top tube.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
A while, it’s where we usually lock up out bikes.
Incident Description: 
Left to go to dinner, fiancé noticed that only her bike was there. Noticed that my bike was gone. Thief cut through the cable lock that was attached to the metal railing of the stairs. Bike U lock was attached to the cable lock.

Trek Dumano

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU115C1261M
Size: 
54cm frame / 700cm wheel
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, had rear splash fender, cell phone mount on handlebar, Fortified Lights front and rear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left 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?: 
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Looks like the lock was cut through with an angle grinder, left on scene

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Garage
1925 W. Division, Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a custom built bike on a blue long haul trucker frame with Velocity Dyad Rims, XT hubs, STX crank, XTR (I think) derailleurs, and a tubus rack. It has a mount for a childs bike seat, and pitlock skewers through everything.

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?: 
It lives there.
Incident Description: 
We went away for the weekend and at some point between friday afternoon and Sunday night someone stole this bike and another.

Klein Quantum Race

Location

Garage
1925 W. Division, Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Orange/Red Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a used 1999 Klein Quantum Race. It's mostly stock and the paint job is pretty beat up. The right brifter isn't shifting properly and the brake pads are shot. There is a light on the handle bars that is broken and there was a Hamax childs bike seat attached. The picture isn't of the bike itself but it's pretty much the same.

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?: 
It's always there.
Incident Description: 
We went away for the weekend and someone broke into the garage and took this + another bike.