Recent Reports

Gary Fisher Aquila (sp?)

Location

Garage
7415 N. Winchester ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 20, 2019 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Early 90’s has a few stickers one says “Enjoy Being One”....it’s been awhile since I was able to ride and lost an old hard drive with all photos. I just switched out mtn bike tires to road tires and going to call Roberts Cycles in rogers Park who recently did a bunch of work on it to see if they have my serial number and other descriptions

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked to itself with an older u lock and u lock chain
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage,they must’ve jumped our locked side gate,entered garage then exited thru side gate because it was unlocked this morning...elementary school’s cameras on back playground and on our garage don’t work:(

Trek Lexa

Location

2020 W 21st Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU340C6244H
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing rear wheel reflector. Wheel and sprocket sticker on frame. Shimano Click'r pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage. Garage door forced open.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Outside Catch 35
35 W. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty unique brand and color, seven years old but in good condition, some rust on the chain

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?: 
8 hours (to my knowledge)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the intersection of N. Dearborn and W. Upper Wacker Dr at 9:00 am on May 22 and returned to find my bike and lock missing at 5:00 pm.

2018

Location

2605 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E18053507
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition

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 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?: 
2 months

Schwinn

Location

W Walton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing left handlebar knob. Has yellow registration sticker from Colorado still on seat tube of frame. Has U-lock around top and down tubes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Not locked. Door to outside is locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in storage room of my building, unlocked along with several other bikes. I was out of town from the 16th through the 21st. When I went to get my bike out of the storage room this morning, it was missing.

Trek

Location

Back of building in alley on black stairs
1459 North Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grayish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In decent condition.. had something that said crowbar on front of handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2-7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked out back behind where Ragstock clothing store is in Wicker Park on Milwaukee Ave. was locked to black pole under black stairs. Lock was still secured and on ground.. bike was stolen.

The North Face YAVAPAI

Location

Joy Eshleman
909 W. Lakeside Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
22”
Color: 
Light Blue shimmer
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly refurbished bike with all new cables, new comfort seat, Shimano brakes, Ergon GPS-1 grip-shifts and round bicycle bell on right handlebar

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 weeks
Incident Description: 
As seen on security camera footage, thief broke into locked garage with screwdriver at 12:39am and was in garage for a total of 39 minutes. Seven minutes after entry he brought bike out to private sidewalk and then went back in garage. Police drove through alley at 1:00am with lights on. Thief stayed in garage until 1:18am and took bike with him out arched fence door to alley.

Cannondale Trail Sl 29er 4

Location

College of Medicine Research Building
900 South Wolcott
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
KM94101
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition, it is a size large with 29" wheels. All parts are stock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
5 hours

2008 KHS Flite 100

Location

California and Logan
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm tt 60.5cm st
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well-ridden, minimal surface rust throughout. Some changes from the picture; tires are black now, pink bar tape instead of grips, piece of pink tape on seatpost, more stickers--most obvious are reckless records on the seattube and a black and gold 312 label on the downtube. Rest of the specs: 57cm Flite 100 Rear Alexrim Race 28/15T All-City Cog/All City Hub Front Mavic Cosmos Sugino 75s/48t Dura Ace Chainring/Rusty ass Izumi Toughness MKS Pedals/All-City Cages 120MM SALSA STEM Fizik from WWI Some seatpost White light on the fork Red light on driveside seatstay

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5+ hours
Incident Description: 
Thieves came in through the front window of my apartment and left through the front door. My roommate's laptop was also stolen.

mongoose excursion mountain bike

Location

kenwood academy high school
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"? im 5'3
Color: 
black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ok. scuffed gear shift‚ worn down breakpads‚ left handle grip is coming off. bell on left handlebar. possible reflective stickers? little battery lights on handlebars and seat stem. honestly this bike only looks nice cause the coloring is intact, its mechanically janked.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9am to ??? (i was in school all day so i know it was gone by 4:15pm
Incident Description: 
my bike was stolen from the bike rack at kenwood academy high school near the main door‚ no security cameras caught anything. also they took my helmet which i lock to my bike who does that?

KHS 223L

Location

300 W Adams St
300 West Adams Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2019 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V12A03739
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise womans KHS bike, with a white seat and white handlebars (new tape). Recently tuned up. Has a sticker on the frame that has the numbers 2088. Also has a bell on the right handlebar.

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?: 
~60 mins
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike outside an office building on the corner of Adams and Franklin. I have parked my bike here before. Went inside for an hour appointment, and when I came out my bike was gone. I was inside for a little over an hour between 5:45 PM and 7:15 PM. I am not sure when it was stolen during that time.

Trek Emonda ALR 5

Location

911 W Roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038G0112M
Size: 
62
Color: 
Viper Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2018 bike, i.e. almost like brand new. No distinguishing features.

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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
The door to the building where bike was located is secured by security code lock. Bi

Cervelo P1

Location

5140 N. Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48in
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ironman sticker 87 and yeti sticker black handle bar tape

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?: 
1 Month
Incident Description: 
Bike taken from second interior forier not visible from outside of building

Schwinn

Location

Marianos
1800 w Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
62 inches
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike from 80s, with goofy wrap around handlebars. Bicycle horn and bike cup holder decorated with colorful painting

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Don't leave ur bike in front of the Marianos by the bike racks it is not being n watched by anyone.

Fuji Sportif 2 Le 2017

Location

Niu Sushi
332 E Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD314L0863N
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition, some small scratches on the frame from being locked up. The bike has a specialized power saddle and 32mm gator skin tires.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in across the street from where I work (332 E Illinois st, niu sushi lounge) at 4:30 pm and when I returned to the bike after my shift at midnight, my bike was gone with the only thing left behind was my cut abus granit u lock.

Giant Sedona DX

Location

2043 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Skull sticker near front fork Recyclery sticker near gears

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Inside garage, but door was not properly closed during the day.

2014 Specialized Rock Hopper

Location

In between NBC tower and Gleacher Center
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606046641J
Size: 
L with 29 inch wheels
Color: 
Grey with lime green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with a 'Bicycle Sport Shop' sticker just behind the water bottle holder on the vertical frame bar

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from round bike stall out in front of NBC tower at 6:39pm. Many people and daylight. Caught on camera by security at NBC tower.

Leader 725 Frame, 2014

Location

Steppenwolf Theater
1700 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
55040718
Size: 
55
Color: 
autobahn grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - some paint chips, pinhead anti theft device for fork and headset, chrome drop bars

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Under 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of Steppenwolf Theater, my place of work. Between the hours of 10:30 am and 2:00pm, the arbus lock was cut through, presumably with a power tool, and the bike was taken.

Silver Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

1 N Wacker Drive
1 N Wacker Drive suite 4025
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU067C5832N
Size: 
XL 22.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Dual Sport 3 bike, has a village cycle center sticker on it, had a heavy duty orange kryptonite U Lock, Mat Black bike rack, and a black kickstand

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Brand new bike stolen behind 1 N Wacker Drive right behind the office building alley way where all the bikes are locked up. There is security footage I'm obtaining tomorrow. The bike lock was cut and bike stolen.

Trek Marlin

Location

1338 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 29, 2019 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU318C3177K
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
black with green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new looking, scratches on frame by chainring

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?: 
8 months