Recent Reports

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).

Kona Sutra LTD

Location

N winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black brooks saddle. black rear rack, black bottle cage, black handle bar tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike is stored in my garage- locked to a heavy metal motorcycle stand. They stole the motorcycle stand my bike was locked to, unsure how they entered the garage.

Opus Orpheo 3 W

Location

Rockwell Properties
5808 N kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Pale blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New- limitedly used. The bike was locked in a residential storage facility, the facility itself was locked and from there it was locked using an Abus Bordo 5700 lock. The bike is missing, the lock is missing. The exact bike is a baby/pale blue Orpheo 3 bike purchased on February 12th from Turin bike shop in Ravenswood. http://www.opusbike.com/en/product/urban-performance/201-orpheo-3-w.html?CouleurId=140

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked up for several months. I checked on it about once a month, checked it this morning and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
I noted that the light on the storage facility was left on. I was curious and looked inside. My bike was missing. No evidence of forced entry. Lock gone.

Zorge Custom

Location

Mollie Edgar
3124 W Logan Blvd, C
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 13, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks leather wrapped handlebars, bike rack and very nice French pedals with clips.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored indefinitely
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from secure bike room in apartment building. Possibly while the door locks were being changed.

Vilano Diverse 2.0 hybrid

Location

Apartment building
2338 N Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Very Tall might be 27 or 29
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a black and orange metal bike lock attached to the seat

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?: 
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?: 
I've kept it here since I moved to the city but use the bike frequently.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our apartment back area and stole two bikes

Fuji Roubaix

Location

Ruby Des Jardins
3025 W Logan
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53?
Color: 
Red & Silver?
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a black zip tie is holding on one of the water bottle holders. the left metal cage isn't connected to the strap.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight. I know, I'm an idiot. I never leave my bike outside overnight.
Incident Description: 
Left my bike outside overnight by accident. Returned today to find the lock cut & bike, as well as cable lock, gone.

Masi Inizio

Location

Wishnick Hall
3255 S Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XD60409426
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-

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?: 
12 hours

TREK

Location

home
2854 N DRAKE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
TREK - NAVY/RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TREK WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND MINIMALLY USED.

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?: 
STOLEN OVERNIGHT. NOT LOCKED TO ANYTHING BUT IN A SECURE/LOCKED GARAGE
Incident Description: 
TWO BIKES STORED IN A LOCKED GARAGE AT A RESIDENCE STOLEN OVERNIGHT. NO VISIBLE FORCIBLE ENTRY, BUT THINKING THEY WERE ABLE TO GET INTO THE GARAGE WITH A GENERIC OPENER. ALL DOORS WERE LOCKED IN THE EVENING AND THIS MORNING WHEN WE GOT UP TO FIND THE BIKES GONE.

Huffy Deluxe Cruiser Classic

Location

residence
4439 N. Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHTC17C75132
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
White with purple trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Tan tires. Cup holder.

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?: 
Stored in garage since August
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of our garage which was not locked by landlord. We noticed it this morning, but not exact on how long ago it had been taken, but it was within the last week.

Trek Lexa 2

Location

823 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU104C3731L
Color: 
Gray, blue, green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. With odometer and fromt and tail lights.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked outside Orangetheory Fitness at the corner of Madison and Green. I went to Wholefoods a block away for about 10 minutes and by the time I got back, it was gone. It had been there before I walked to Wholefoods.

Trek

Location

Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 20, 2017 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU767C1636J
Color: 
Black with some blue and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has disk brakes. Small chip on top of the frame near the front. Rubber on edge of the right handlebar is worn down.

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?: 
Approximately 10 hrs

Raleigh

Location

Apartment Building
1420 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 27, 2017 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
for someone who is about 5'6", medium size, male bike
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gears are old so very used but in good visual shape. There is a white basket attached to the front with zip-ties and a black U-lock attached to the middle bar

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike rack was full outside my apartment, so I parked my bike next to a few other unlocked bikes outside the apartment. I went upstairs for 30 minutes and came down and it was gone, but the other unlocked bikes were still there.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Noble Square
Cleaver
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with black lettering and black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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?: 
It's where the bikes are locked up
Incident Description: 
I'm not sure if one of my building mates left our garage door open. I came home and there was an old used bike on the ground with both my wife and I's Bianchi road bikes missing.

2016 Focus Mares AX

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, October 23, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Supacaz tape with red accents, SRAM Rival CX Rear derailleur, force rear lever, SRAM red front lever, Wolf Tooth 42 T oval chainring, crank brothers candy pedals, DT Swiss Wheels, Challenge Baby Limus Tires,

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off an elevated back porch, 15-20 ft off the ground, with two locked doors an a locked gate.

Schwinn Shimano Biospace High plains

Location

Home
2347 West Ohio Street, Unit #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CP FH30 (on wheel) SG 48-38-28 on pedal
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black and gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good.

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage

Haro Projekt

Location

Sprout Home
Damen Ave and Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
standard size
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition- small amount of rust

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?: 
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?: 
hours
Incident Description: 
bike was taken sometime between 12-6pm saturday 10/21/17

No branding - Glossy black with purple taped handles

Location

Home
2495 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's bike (I am 5'6)
Color: 
Glossy black with purple taped handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratch marks on underside of frame. Purple wrapped handles. Thicker black rim on back 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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
A robber broke into my condo building. He broke through the back entrance, and broke into the secured back stairwell. He stole my bike.

Cannondale felicity TALL BBQ

Location

Northwestern university, Chicago campus
800 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FM19386
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A black Cannondale bike in a Perfect condition

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?: 
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?: 
2 nights

Cannondale CAAD8 Claris 8

Location

Presence Hospital
Division & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 20, 2017 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in overall good condition. Had a brown Brooks cadmium C17 bike seat (rubber) on it. Had a cage on the right pedal only and a white bottle cage holder. Kozy cyclery sticker on tube. Left side of dropbar handle scuffed at the end cap.

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?: 
8 hours - not sure at what point it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside a hospital - stolen some time during a 11am-7pm work shift but no idea of when or how.

Mercier Kilo tt

Location

3102 W Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Converted to single speed, front and back brakes.

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?: 
-
Incident Description: 
Actual date unknown but occurred within the last month. Fairly new bike. Taken from locked storage room. Mine and several neighbors' bikes stolen.