Recent Reports

SE Draft

Location

My apartment
4425 N Whipple St Apt 2a
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Can’t locate
Size: 
47”
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. About 4-5 years old.Minor rust on chain and brakes. Light mounts front and rear. New rear tire different from front tire.

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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Been locked securely on back porch for 3 years.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to back porch on second floor with u lock and cable. No damage to porch. I assume lock and cable were sawed through.

GT Grade CForce SM16

Location

Lyric Opera Building
20 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AK151581
Size: 
54 or 56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Clip in pedals that still had space for shoes.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I came outside after work. I work in the Lyric Opera building (20 n Wacker). My bike which was locked with an ABUS lock through the front wheel/frame and a cable connecting the back wheel/frame to the bike rack was gone. There was no sign of shavings/clippings. The bike and lock were gone. It was almost as if the thieves unbolted the rack in order to take the bike.

Jamis Commuter

Location

Ari
2314 w Superior st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, the "Jamis" sign on the body is pretty scratched up.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few days, on private porch on the top story of a gated yard
Incident Description: 
Bike was on top floor of apartment building on private porch with a fenced and locked gate around the building.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

1459 N. Bosworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 13, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU220C9523G
Size: 
13
Color: 
Silver/Gunmetal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
At the time of theft, bike had a small black bag below the seat, a silver water bottle holder and a small silver hand air pump strapped to the bar below the seat. Also had a Kryptonite U-Lock attached to frame and looped cable lock wrapped around handlebars.

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?: 
N/A - Bike always stored in basement. Last seen evening of 11/11/17
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from basement of apartment building sometime between the evening of 11/11/17 and 11/13/17.

Santa Cruz Chameleon

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 12, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
Large size frame
Color: 
Slime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Avid Elixer disc brakes, Truvativ handlebar, Chris King Headset, single speed

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up to the side of Mariano’s in front of parking garage entrance at 3:10. I worked out at LA Fitness and came out at 5pm to find it stolen with the u lock cut on the ground.

Liv Alight 2

Location

738 W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult, Female
Color: 
Deep Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, 2 locks- one black U lock on the back wheel and one coiled tan/white cable lock in the middle. Metal water bottle holder in the middle. Small black bell on front left handlebar.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I returned my bike to the building bike storage area on Tuesday 11/8 at about 11am, then when I went to ride to work on Thursday 11/10 at about 8am it was missing. Bike storage area is in the locked building, accessible by residents (or guests of residents) only.

Schwinn Tango Tandem

Location

925 W HURON ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Serial No.: 
CM15F529579
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wire rear dual basket. Retro style front and rear lights.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked with U-Lock and cable around tree.

Cannondale Quick 1

Location

Loyola University Chicago
111 E. Pearson St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM16K505941
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new. Black frame with orange Cannondale logo. White, plastic reflector on front center of handle bars. Red, plastic reflector on rear beneath seat. Disc brakes on front and back wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the bike rack in front of Loyola University Chicago at 8:30 am with a U-Lock through the front wheel and frame. At 12:30 pm, the bike was still locked to the rack. By 5pm, the bike and lock were gone.

Women’s Specialized

Location

Garage
1955 W. Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good as new, with black saddle, straight black handle bars, red Specialized logo

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
At 825 pm, someone went to use our neighbors’ shed to jump to our yard and unlocked our garage door and stole the bike hanging on the bike rack.

Cannondale

Location

1900 block
1900 W. Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men’s black cannondale bike with black water holder under the saddle

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
At 8:25 pm, someone use our neighbors’ shed to jumped to our yard and unlocked the door to our garage and stole the bike hanging on the bike rack.

Trek 3900

Location

East side of 333 W. Wacker Dr.
240 N. Franklin St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU350C2299B
Size: 
26" Rim, Frame somewhere around 18-21" range
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3x8 Speed, white grips, Bontrager connection trail tires. Relatively new left crank arm. Front suspension only. Picture is of a new stock bike. There was also a mount on the handlebar for a Lumina 750 boost headlight. Front and rear reflectors.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work and bike was gone. No sign of lock or any other parts. Was secured via combination cable lock.

Kona Dawg

Location

821 W Oakdale Ave Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black with blue writing "Kona" on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition mountain bike, full suspension. Rear brake was recently replaced, so right brake handle is black and left is silver.

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 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?: 
1 day

SCHWINN Caliente

Location

AMC River East
322 East ILLINOIS ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CJ910442
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Caliente written on the frame, black and white striped handlebars.

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?: 
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: 
I locked up the bike right outside the AMC River East at around 6:40. Went inside and watched a movie. After the movie at around 10 pm, I realized by bike key was not on me and I went outside to find my bike missing.

Mercier Kilo WT

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gatorskin wheels. Front brake only. Front wheel missing. Handlebar wrap slightly unravelled.

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?: 
2 hours

Older Schwin 6 Speed

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Millwalkee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue Scwin Cruser 6 Speed With White Wall Tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not in the best condition. Rusty Chain, handle grips worn off. Has a removable light front and back. White Wall 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?: 
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?: 
Bussness Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike on the way to work at 11am and when I got off the Blue Line at 10:30pm my bike and lock was gone.

Santa Cruz Superlight

Location

2221 W. Superior St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single Pivot Suspension, Good 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from backyard

Felt F75

Location

Clinton blue line station
Clinton and Congress
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dented seat tube, in excellent condition otherwise

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Came back from Greyhound station to find that my bike had been stolen

Specialized Dolce Sport X3 2014

Location

Near Target on Addison in Avondale
3012 W. Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women’s
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, two wear marks on the right side of the top horizontal support bar. Padded seat attached.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12-16 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to vehicle bike rack and strapped down. When I left for work at 4pm the bike was gone. Bike lock just broke yesterday so there was no lock on the bike. The bike was still attached at around 11am when I walked the dogs past it.

Raleigh Roker Sport

Location

Leo Burnett Building
35 West Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U16YC24990
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon fiber, practically new, disc brakes, thicker tires

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through the seat post and rear tire to the bike rack with a new kryptonite NY lock, front wheel locked to the bike with an older kryptonite lock. Cable threaded through frame and locked to rear lock also.

Cannondale Women's Mountain Bike

Location

Alleyway just South of North Avenue on North Elk Grove Avenue. Behind the Veterinary Clinic
Elk Grove Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Grip shifters. Sticker on the lower part of the frame with writing, "Elk Grove Village Cycles"

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was not locked because it was in our own private garage. The garage door was open momentarily as we (the owners) were departing with our car. Thief had a small window of time to steal the bike, but he managed to get the bike while we were not looking. I believe he was casing out the garage beforehand and took what he could in a short period of time (under 30 seconds).