Recent Reports

Giant, not sure of model

Location

Crerar Library
5730 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was in generally very good condition. It had some scratches on the frame, but everything worked perfectly. Had a small, circular black bell on the left handlebar and some broken wires from an old pedometer. There was a metal hook on the front for a basket but no actual basket (because I removed it prior to riding it).

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 and a half hours
Incident Description: 
I went to work and locked it outside the library on the bike rack at 8:30pm. It was gone when I returned at midnight.

Shogun 200

Location

1851
N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 inch
Color: 
Blue/Baby Blue/ Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Blue Handle Tape, "Working Bikes" sticker on the frame, vintage condition

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?: 
2 weeks

Gary Fisher Presidio cyclocross bike

Location

John Hancock Center
NW corner of E Chestnut St and N Mies Van Der Rohe Way intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
locating serial, will update when found
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
black with white lettering and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, but with multiple cosmetic scuffs/scratches black paint chipped from rear left brake post at brazed joint with seatstay worn black handlebar tape secured with black athletic tape, red tube caps with black B for Bontrager Bontrager saddle, black with white accent, small hole wearing thru at edge SRAM Rival Doubletap brakes/shifters and derailleurs silver chain with black KMC quick/missing link black Bontrager hubs and (Race) rims with black paired aero spokes Ritchey SpeedMax 700 x 35c tires (to the best of my recollection) Shimano SPD pedals wired Cateye computer, black seatbag, and rear light on seatpost stock specs and photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2009&brand=Gary+Fisher&model=Presidio

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45-60 minutes
Incident Description: 
This bike and another locked together thru frames and one wheel each to bike rack on NW corner of E Chestnut St and N Mies Van Der Rohe Way near Hancock building/parking ramp at approximately 215pm. Returned approximately 45 minutes later to find bikes and lock gone.

Specialized Dolce Elite 2015

Location

Hancock Building
NorthEast corner of Chestnut st and Mies Van Der Rohe Way
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601050236J
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Grey, green, blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in great condition, specialized bike bag, water bottle holders, and computer were all on it and removable rubber lights on front and back, wrap slipping on the right hand bend, caged petals, a few extra clear stickers on the left hand side of the front fork and head tube from the break cable scratching.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
On the northwest corner or E Chestnut Street andN Miss Van Der Rohe Way right on the side of the Handcock building. This and another bike were locked up with a thick cable lock under and hour around 2pm
Incident Description: 
This bike was locked up with a Gary Fisher though both bikes wheels and frames to the bike rack. we were inside approximately one hour and came out both bikes and lock gone.

Specialized Crossroads Step Through

Location

2601 W Berwyn Ave #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc711160343j
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Emerald Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New- bought three days ago Black rack installed on back a day ago

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Three hours
Incident Description: 
I was inside from 12:30-4:15pm I've tied it up in the same place for the past couple days.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

1523 W. Walton Street, Apt. 1F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Schwinn Varsity with yellow handlebar tape. Had a bell placed in the middle of the handlebars that looked like a soccer ball. The frame had two or three Lagunitas Brewing Company stickers on it. I bought this bike from Working Bikes - there should be a Working Bikes sticker on the frame near the bike chain.

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 metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
Over the weekend
Incident Description: 
Some jerk cut my cable lock.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

1136 w armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red with white detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, no rust, had a kryptonite lock on it and a cushioned seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2.5 months
Incident Description: 
Walked out to my back porch and noticed it was missing. My porch connects only to the people who live in my building with a door at the bottom that is supposed to remain locked at all times (locks when it closes). Someone must have either come through the locked door and carried it down or someone in my apartment stole it. Bike had a kryptonite lock on it but was not locked to anything.

Trek 1400

Location

EY
155 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Michelin tires with red side tread Yellow on back of saddle

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 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up on plaza of loop business cut at 851 am

Cervelo P1

Location

31 W Chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has stickers with 388 on it from my most recent triathlon.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Trek Soho S

Location

500 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches on seat post from lock rubbing against it.

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?: 
10
Incident Description: 
I live in a several unit condo building. A neighbor saw three young african american men standing in front of a unit. The three men ran when they saw the neighbor. The neighbor called the police and said that the three men were walking down grand ave with two bikes but was told that because they were out of the building and because they werent his bikes, they could not do anything... The bikes were in the stairwell next to my unit entrance.

Huffy Triathlon Pro Ironman XC Cross Country Mountain Bike

Location

Campus North Residential Commons
S. University Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack, road mirror, bell with compass, cell phone mount on handlebar, tires with green air valve

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from in front of the Campus North Residential Commons at University of Chicago sometime during the weekend of the 5th. It had a neon green seat cover attached to the back rack.

Giant TCX 2

Location

1132 s. wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black / Red / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"007" sticker on front frame

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes

Giant TCX

Location

Lincoln Park Condo
2629 N Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
GR108384
Size: 
58/large
Color: 
White with black and red text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was is almost new condition. Had non-stock parts. White bike with red and black text.

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a secured garage. When we got home from wok, the bike was gone.

Cannondale 2017 Men's Synapse Carbon 105 Shimano - Black/Green

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black / fluorescent green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - black / fluorescent green, black handle bar tape, silver bottle holders BASIC CITY PEDALS - NOT CLIP-IN. Custom ZIPP stem. 73/107 90mm. STICKER ON BIKE - saying "Nebo Ridge" - may still be on downtube. Schwalbe 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
TWO bikes locked to hitch on back of minivan in Mariano's back parking lot on Lawrence / Ravenswood. Noon on Monday, arrived to shop, parked in open spot think it would deter thieves. Ensured bikes were locked through frame to the actual hitch of the car. Arrived back after shopping for approx 1 hour to find bikes and lock gone.

Charge mixer 8

Location

3435 W Berteau Ave, 1D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large city bike. Black Brooks saddle. Shimano flat /clip less pedals. Vitoria randonneur tires.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I keep my bike in a storage room. This room automatically locks when the door closes. Another neighbors black track bike was also stolen. The only people with access to this locked room should be residents. I can't see evidence of forced entry.

Cannondale 2017 Men's Synapse Carbon 105 Shimano - Black/Green

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black / fluorescent green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - black / fluorescent green, black handle bar tape, silver bottle holders BASIC CITY PEDALS - NOT CLIP-IN. Custom ZIPP stem. 25 degree Bead Blast black 105mm. STICKER ON BIKE - saying "Nebo Ridge" - may still be on downtube. Schwalbe 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
TWO bikes locked to hitch on back of minivan in Mariano's back parking lot on Lawrence / Ravenswood. Noon on Monday, arrived to shop, parked in open spot think it would deter thieves. Ensured bikes were locked through frame to the actual hitch of the car. Arrived back after shopping for approx 1 hour to find bikes and lock gone.

Pinarello FP3

Location

Parking Garage
172 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009. Excellent condition. Mavic wheels, sram Force components

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stolen from inside trunk of car
Incident Description: 
Bike was in back of Subaru Outback. Window of car was broken, bike was taken from car.

Raleigh USA Black Mountain Bike 90s

Location

IBM Building
Wabash and Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black frame - white/purple lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - purple water bottle holder. Different gear shifters on each handle.

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?: 
20 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at IBM building in River North and was missing when i exited work.

Trek 1200 RECOVERED

Location

Diversey and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
358044
Color: 
Black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was basically brand new. I cleaned it once a week and made sure everything was working correctly since it was my main mode of transportation. There is black paint underneath the bar over 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
The last time I rode it was on Thursday (11/3) at noon. When I took my dog out on Sunday (11/6), I passed by the storage room and saw that it was gone. The picture is not my bike, but it is what it looks like.

2017 Specialized Sirrus

Location

1110 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602054522M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, only rode it a few times.

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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage sometime between November 1st and November 5th.