Recent Reports

Blue Road Bike from Bucephalys Bike Shop in Evanston

Location

1541 North Artesian Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 17, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a Bucephalus Bike Sticker on it from Evanston, where it was purchased. I believe it is a orange sticker near the 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?: 
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: 
I believe that the garage door was opened and somebody took it out of the garage.

Felt Broam 60

Location

Outside of Disney Store at Block 37
108 N State St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 13, 2020 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F98IS0589
Size: 
58CM
Color: 
Dark Gray/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, downtube is wrapped in electrical tape to hide the brand name, grey metal fenders on the front and back, brown leather saddle

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
At about 5:30pm, I locked my bike to the newest bike rack at the corner of Washington & State right outside the Disney store. My friend locked his bike to the same rack as me at about 6:00pm. He says my bike was still there when he locked up. At 8:00pm, I returned to the bike rack and my bike was gone. It was locked with a new folding lock (ABUS Bordo 6000)

Bianchi Iseo

Location

Kinzie & Wells
W Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
LX0014418F
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders and rack. Distinctive green brooks saddle. Straight handlebar with ergonomic grips. Yellow rubber duck attached to stem with bungee cord. Heavily used and probably not worth much money (apart from the saddle), but lots of sentimental value.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the SW corner of Kinzie & Wells, underneath the L station by the Merchandise Mart. I locked it to the rack with a Kryptonite lock through the frame, with a separate cable running from the lock through the saddle. Locked the bike at 7:30pm, by 10pm it was gone. No trace of the bike or the lock.

Fairdale Weekender Nomad

Location

Marianos
1800 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is relatively new with some minor scratches on downtube and forks.

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?: 
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?: 
8hrs
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked in front of mariano's to the bike rack. I went to work and when I came back 8 hrs later it was gone with no lock to be found.

All-City Nature Boy 2015

Location

Cortez St & Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 4, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M14030868
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly factory all city parts, lots of stickers at the time of being stolen, spd clipless pedals, silver rear wheel, black front wheel, continental Grand Prix all season tires, pretty banged/scratched up top 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
wasn’t locked

Gary Fisher Triton Single Speed

Location

Rogers Park
Alleyway access
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Largest frame size they made. Black frame and fork. Easton carbon riser handlebar with blue foam grips. Rear rack. Black seat with red corners.

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 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?: 
Multiple days
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock missing sometime at night between December 25-29th.

Trek FX 1

Location

920 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU078C4202L
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRIGHT orange Trek FX 1 bike. Red chicago triathlon race sticker #8524 taped around crossbar. Only 1.5 years old. I still have the original purchase receipt from Cycle and Fitness (St Joseph, MI) purchased on June 9th, 2018.

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
My wife and I left town 12/23/19 for the holidays, returned on 12/29/19 @ 3:30pm CST to find my bright orange 2018 Trek FX1 bike was stolen off my 2nd floor back balcony in the Lake View East neighborhood. The thief must have climbed 10+ feet of steel beams and railing to get to where my bike was.

Cannondale CAAD10 4 Rival (2013)

Location

2 N LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green sticker on frame: "NYPR 1516". Long stem on handlebars. Rusty scratch on front wheel fork.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stolen between 2:30pm and 5:00pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of 2 N LaSalle St and stolen on 12/26/2019 between 2:30pm and 5:00pm. Lock was missing.

Colnago World Cup

Location

Block 37
22 West Washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
GW4GA017
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a ‘cross bike (looks like a road bike - has drop bars) but also has off road tires. Crank is a SRAM Force 1 carbon crank. Driver train is a Shimano GRX 1x.

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?: 
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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Middle Ages white or Hispanic heavyset man cut both locks with a dremel. Sparks going everywhere. Took him five minutes. Ok broad daylight in front of Block 37 (22 west Washington street, right by main entrance to a morningstar offices. Lots of foot traffic but no one challenges him. He rode off with it. An accomplice rode with him on a separate bike. All captured on security camera.

KHS 2018 Urban Soul

Location

1414 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
R17LZ03ZS1
Size: 
15.5"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, KHS Urban Soul, has aluminum fenders attached to the front and back wheels, a small rust colored ring shaped bell on the handlebars. Riser handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
Around 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to back stairwell behind building, not visible from the alley, on Tuesday Dec 17th 5pm. Sometime between then and Saturday Dec 21st 9:45pm, part of the stairwell was removed along with the bike and u-lock. Other bikes in the same area, including 2 that were not locked down to anything, were not touched.

Speedway

Location

1318
N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small (25" tires)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bicycle frame, with the word "speedway" written in silver down the main diagonal rail. 2 mounting racks, one over the front wheel, one over the back wheel. The mounting rack on the back has red and white reflective tape wrapped along the sides nearest to the tire. There is black cloth tape wrapped along the right handlebar only, and it is partially falling off. Handles are black, and the adjacent gearshift is red, both of rubberized material.

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 street sign.

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?: 
~5 hours
Incident Description: 
I threaded my thick cable lock through the back tire of the bike and through the frame at around 6pm. When I left my friend's apartment at 11pm, the bike and lock were nowhere to be found. My friend even drove me around the neighborhood to look around for it. I have two theories: either the cable was cut, or the sign I locked the bike to was not as sturdy as I though it was and someone was able to take it out of the ground and take the bike, still locked, and wheel it away by using the uninhibited front tire.

Iguana Giant

Location

John H Stroger Hospital
1950 W Polk Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a great bike rack and front mount for the basket ( just mount, no basket attached)

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Cook County hospital bike rack

Airborne Sabre

Location

918 W Oakdale Ave Apt BF
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
864721707212G
Size: 
17
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TIRES ARE FOR HYBRID BIKE; PRESTA VALVE

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
1 day

2013 Raleigh Rush Hour

Location

1520 N Sedgwick St,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
27u26592
Size: 
26inches
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a child seat mount attached. Bike was pretty scratched up, especially the handle bars. Chain is black and not blue as in the stock picture.

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?: 
This is where we store it

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Hyde Park
5316 S Dorchester avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU099C2583E
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. With a rear kid seat black and white on the rack.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was lock in the storage room inside my building. There are 2 doors with 2 differents keys needed to open this doors. The bike was lock with my 2nd bike at the bike rack. On the bike there is a rear kid seat.

Felt FX65

Location

10 S. Dearborn (Chase Tower)
Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black with white and silver stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (maybe 2000 miles rode on the bike)

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with 2 chain locks to both wheels and frame. This rack is in plain site with constant walking traffic. Security camera on the building being reviewed.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Chicago Board of Trade bike rack
s financial place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YB17455
Size: 
61
Color: 
Black with green highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A year old (2018 model), good condition. Has rear bike rack. Front and back mud guards that are black with green stripes.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to the bike rack on the side of the Chicago Board of Trade on Financial pl.

Felt F65x

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 West Merchandise Mart Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F409T3692
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The wheel reflectors are removed, but the front and rear reflectors are still on. It is a cyclocross bike

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had two locks locked to the bike. It was locked in front of the Merchandise Mart.

Trek Lexa 2

Location

Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 9, 2019 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU089C3690L
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Blue water bottle holder, Pedal straps

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?: 
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?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at work for a 12 hour shift and when I returned it was gone

Specialized Sirrus

Location

5200 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
TURQUOISE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is NOT RED, it's TURQUOISE, the image online just shows the bike better than any pics i have. Used, the color/shape of the frame is very distinctive. reflectors between handlebars/behind seat/on wheels.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike to a one way street sign on 52nd street and S Ingleside Ave at 1pm, when I came back outside at 4pm it was gone.