Recent Reports

Ross

Location

1824 N Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted matte black. Schwinn rear post rack.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to wooden railing on the deck. Bike thief must've come in through the back alley, seen the bike, and then proceeded to pop off the section of railing the bike was locked to (discovered a steel rod next to the railing the following morning) and ridden away with it. Attached photo is of bike pre-matte black spray paint.

2011 Trek Montare

Location

Richard Daley Center
50 W. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU294C0017F
Size: 
21 inch frame
Color: 
MATTE GRAY/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lockable shock, disk brakes, DOT4 Hydralic brakes.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was at work at Richard Daley Center and when I came out my bike was gone from the East bike rack on the sidewalk facing the Clark street. No sign of my lock either, which was a cable lock with an integrated key lock, thief was captured on 2 surveillance cameras and Chicago Police is investigating. Any help greatly appreciated.

Black K2 Zed - Transit Rear Rack

Location

Lurie Garden
Monroe / Columbus
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26'' Mens
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Transit Rear Rack, Compass/Bell, Rusty hydraulic brake and screws

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
Locked our bikes around 11:30am/12:pm. Went for breakfast to Panera Bread. When we came back around 12:30pm/1:00pm lock was cut and left at the scene. My wifes bike was still there, but my K2 was stolen.

Trek 800 Antelope

Location

Miller St. Apartment
917 South Miller Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17 - 18 inch frame, 26 inch rims
Color: 
Pearl White with Green Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 23 years old -Brand new Serfa Drifter tires 26"x2.00" -Quick release front & rear hubs -Vetta Gel Seat -Quick release seat post adjuster -Prestige Handle bars

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike race in our apartment complex, behind our gate & side door. Locked up at 6 PM. Last seen at 2:30 AM. Was gone by 9 AM on the 27th.

Schwinn World Sport Gun Metal Gray

Location

JewelOsco
1231 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gun Metal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusted on the frame, the gear changers are switch like and easily moves side to side. There is also a back light.

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?: 
20 minurwa

GT TERRA TIMBERLANE

Location

Concordia University Chicago
Augusta St
Oak park / River Forest , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was used, so had a lot of scratches, rusted pedals, and a brand new white seat, with a red light for night near rear wheel, hooked,handlebars facing down.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 to 48 hours
Incident Description: 
After bike ride on Friday Sept 26th,I locked my bike onto rack and came back to ride my bike noticing it gone on Sunday Sept 28th with the cable on the ground cut open

Trek 7.1fx Hybrid (2012)

Location

Lincoln Park
Racine and Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU321C2367H
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, village cycles sticker on frame.

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 metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
BIke missing after locked overnight to fence.

Specialized SX

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M9DS00309
Size: 
Long
Color: 
White with blue and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fully custom bike, white manitou minute pro front fork. Black flag comp tubeless wheel setup. Red anodized stem with wide crank brothers handlebars. 8" hayes disc brakes.

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Sept 28, VERY unique, custom 2009 Specialized SX full suspension mountain bike. Mostly white frame w/ red and blue accents. White Manitou minute pro fork, red anodized stem, very wide crank bros handlebars, black flag comp tubeless wheel setup. Stolen at Lincoln Park Zoo, SE side, locked to public bike rack in high traffic area.

Trek road bike

Location

2125 west moffat st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kingsbury plaza sticker on bike. Black handles. Old stickers still partially on.

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?: 
Weeks

Cilo

Location

2125 west moffat
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white tape on handles. Fender / splash guard on rear tire. Kingsbury plaza sticker bike.

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?: 
Weeks

Kona Mountain Bike

Location

Home
3540 N Reta Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBD
Size: 
20
Color: 
Charcole gray with light blue KONA lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Computer mount on left side of handle bar, slightly raised handlebar neck. MegaRack cargo rack by Delta Cycle, RockShock front fork suspension. Soft 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was not locked in home - see attached picture
Incident Description: 
Burglary - taken from inside home along with other items sometime 3:30am - 8:30am.

Cannondale R4000 Si

Location

Apartment Building
707 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. There is an Aloha bicycle sticker on the seat tube.

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Thief was caught on surveillance video stealing the bike from inside my apartment building. I have the thief's name but I lack his address and phone number.

Trek 500

Location

Fox Lake Metra station
Nippersink & Grand Ave
Fox Lake , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red,good condition, "Bike Rack" label, and water bottle holder.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Fox Lake Metra station.

SE Draft Lite Urban Lifestyle Bike '14

Location

apartment building
2935 n. clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
se083ic3033k
Size: 
43''
Color: 
bright green (almost lime)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only 3 months old. Lightly used/new

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?: 
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 24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to my back porch, amd someone jumped the fence and pried loose the wooden post it was locked to and stole it.

schwinn women's ranger 26" mountain bike

Location

uic campus
1007 w harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Blue with a white front fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is practically new I just got it this summer. It has a cargo tray in the back but it's loose so it can't hold anything. Also it doesn't have the original seat, instead it has a schwinn 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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the uic campus. It was last seen around 11:30 therefore it was stolen with in an hour span.

trek 7.2fx

Location

clark and lake
201 n clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtv104c6243j
Size: 
25
Color: 
blk/gen
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. There is i installed ring bell, cell phone stand,plastic water bottle ,cariier

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?: 
5hours

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Augusta and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Bacon is my copilot" sticker "gettin' high" aircraft sticker Full racks/fenders

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to railing in front of my sisters house, when I cam back out my bike and the lock were both gone, and the railing had been cut through

1973 Raleigh Sports

Location

Armitage & Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good condition. Tire-powered front light, worn brooks leather saddle, original reflectors, 3-speed shifter, bell on left-hand handlebar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on the side of a residential building (unlocked). Bike was taken from this location.

Kent Intl 92707 GMC Denali Womens Road Bike

Location

Drummond Elementary School
1845 W Cortland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
White with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is white with blue lettering and design and it has a large black fender on the back tire and one on the front tire. It has a speedometer magnet on the front tire. There is a small black Bell bag attached under the seat. I also have a black flattish LED light attached to the pole under the handlebars. It has a removable Bell gel seat. There is black electrical tape on the inner end of the handlebar silver tape. And then there is the silver metal water bottle holder on the bottom frame. The bicycle is in good condition. No rust. No dents.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
about 7 1/2 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured with a cable, link chain and a padlock. It was attached to the fence in the playground at my work, which is an elementary school. Upon dismissal of the students I noticed that the bike was not where I had left it and then noticed the cable on the ground and it had been cut. The rest of the lock and link chain were not there.

Schwinn Tempo

Location

Carlson Building/JT's Restaurant
1637 Orrington Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Turquoise & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively worn frame; white handlebar grip tape; silver hand breaks; faded black suede saddle

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?: 
Overnight (approx. 7 hours)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack, using a cable w/a padlock, in front of the entrance of my apartment just above JT's restaurant in Evanston, IL around 8pm the night of June 9th. Later that night around midnight, a fire alarm went off in my apartment building and when I waited outside with other residents, I saw that my bike was still locked there (as I pointed it out to my roommate who had not yet seen my new bike). The next morning, the bike and lock were both missing.