Recent Reports

Lotus

Location

1839 S Troy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
not sure - tall - 5'11" person with long legs
Color: 
burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn but good condition, drop handlebars wrapped in very faded black cloth tape, white tape holding that on, generic black seat, permanent Lotus logo on front of frame, frame lugged not welded

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
since yesterday (7/5) afternoon
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen, along with 6 or 7 other bikes, by forcing back garage door open from alley. Presumably in the middle of the night. Bikes inside weren't locked to anything. Nothing else appears to have been stolen, including lawn mower, speakers, miscellaneous not-so-nice furniture, and lots of junk like garden tools.

Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc

Location

3701 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602319024j
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matted grey with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2015 model. Condition is excellent.

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?: 
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 hour

2013 Cannondale Scalpel 29er 3

Location

Bucktown
2433 w moffat st
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
A30369590
Size: 
large
Color: 
white with green seat clamp
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition with front bag and 2 gopro mount on handlebars with rear Ibera bag rack mounted on seat post........ Has green seat post clamp and 2 red white and green stickers on frame..........

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence in back yard.... suspect entered yard through rear gate from alley in early morning hours and cut lock

2013 Trek 8.3 DS

Location

2112 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Gray/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not Locked. Was in private parking lot for 5 minutes against apartment building while moving a chair indoors.

Trek 7.0 FX

Location

North East corner of Michigan and Oak St
160 e lake shore drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu030c3307l
Size: 
20
Color: 
Platinum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New 2016.

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 street sign.

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?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to pole on North East corner of Michigan Ave and Oak St...steps away from the "Michigan and Oak St "Divy station. Bike was left locked to pole for less then two hours. When we returned cut lock was laying on ground, bike gone.

WTF 3 Series Aluminum

Location

Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 CM
Color: 
Black Frame, Pink Rims, Mustache Handle Bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is not new, has some scratches and a slight wobble. Seat has a tear in it, going the long way of the seat, such that you can see the inner foam of the seat. Rims are pink, and the spokes are black.

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 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?: 
16 hours, over the evening
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike outside

Giant Cypress Women's

Location

Millennium park garage entrance
E Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, registered in city of Elmhurst, IL, purchased from Milk Race Cyclery.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at entrance to millennium parking garage across from Modern Wing entrance of Art Institute on Monroe (north side of Monroe). We were in Art Institute for 2 hours. Lock was cut, but taken with. Velcro strap for lock was left at scene.

Pale Rumrunner

Location

Home
2340 W Montana
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TSFFJW0017
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black build with riser bars with part of a hamm's beer can visible in the stem. Leopard print seat chained to the frame. Frame and barest were in very new condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Bike was not locked up in our apartment basement
Incident Description: 
I left town on July 1st around 11:15 pm and came home on July 3rd and discovered it missing at about 4:30 pm and whoever took it also cut my cable lock which was not locked to the bike at the time. Bike was kept in my building's basement where our storage units and washing machines are. No other bikes downstairs appear to have been tampered with and no locks in our building were damaged to gain entry.

Jamis Nova

Location

Avondale
3126 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Minor scratches on front fork

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Inside storage room
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from apartment storage facility.

2012 Focus Culebro

Location

Wicker park
1118 n winchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red with white seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
In locked garage theft thru side entry.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

My house
Sawyer at north
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
? With 27" wheels
Color: 
Dark green with lotsa dings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front Schwinn label missing, commuter aluminum wheels, impenetrable tires in questionable shape, selle royals saddle-brown, krypton its u lock around the neck.... a lovely 1977 tank of a thing that's dinged up but pretty as heck

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?: 
1night
Incident Description: 
It was behind a locked gate but it was not locked up

Windsor Clockwork

Location

Paulina and Wilson
4600 N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 2, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
54 c
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with a few scratches. Drop handle bars with white bar tape.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign with a strong u lock. Sign was uprooted and bike removed.

Three Olived Motorized Bicycle

Location

Lakeview
841 West George Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White,
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a UConn sticker running alongside the motorized battery portion of it. It is white and also has Three Olives Vodka emblems on it. There is a red U-lock that may be locked on to the back of it still.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Brought bike home at 6pm to lock up in basement of our 3 story apartment building, went to get it to ride to work at 8am next day - gone. Lock had been cut, doors and basement light left wide open.

SE Lager Fixed 2012

Location

100 South Morgan St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52mm
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had black race wheels and a blue and grey SE Lager frame, typical of the 2011 and 2012 models. It had bullhorn handlebars and both caliper brakes on front and rear. It was set to run fixed, but the rear wheel could be flipped to run single speed or fixed. The tape on the bullhorns was fraying and needed to be rewrapped, but the bike was in overall good shape and had new tires and tubes.

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 4.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in the back parking lot...at 100 South Morgan St; Chicago, IL 60607 at approximately 18:15. I used a Kryptonite U-lock on the rear triangle to lock the frame, the bike and a bar from the fence and the steel cable around the front tire. When I came out at 23:00 the bike was gone, no lock visible. I'm pretty sure someone used a grinder, but can't tell as no lock was left.

CANNONDALE Quick 6, BBQ LG with tag-a-long

Location

Residence
2448 W Hutchinson St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AM11948
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tag-a-long was attached to 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?: 
bike wasn't locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my garage. Left up garage door locked but side door that opens into fenced yard was not locked.

Kona Dew

Location

Rush University Medical Center Professional Building
Paulina and Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Metalic green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 2016. Has black decal on down tube for Federal Garage.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to one of about 7 bike rakes full of other bikes just outside the Professional Building at Rush Medical Center on Paulina Street near Harrison St. Went inside for a doctor's appointment and my bike was gone when I came out. Security guards just inside the building were less than helpful, were not interested and didn't know what to do. Someone actually reported suspicious activity at this same time to a guard who did nothing to prevent the theft. This is a heavily trafficked area with people passing by constantly. I also found a silver road bike next to mine that was unlocked. I suspect that thieves took the lock but were spooked before they could take the bike. The security guards didn't want to take the bike that I brought inside the building. I just left it there with them and told them to keep an eye on it and wait for the owner.

2014 Diamondback Sport Trace

Location

N Bernard street just south of Foster Avenue
Bernard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DAP13h001794
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Footlong scrape on main bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
handicapped parking sign pulled from ground and my bike taken.

Giant Women's Hybrid (2009 or 2010 model)

Location

Merchandise Mart - Orleans side
Orleans St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GN819430
Size: 
Small (marked on the frame, I think)
Color: 
Red with silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. Had a seat post mounted rear rack and front and rear fenders. There is a distinguishing sticker on the frame-- I bought and registered the bike in Boulder, CO and the police department there put a sticker on it. It's a silver sticker and says something about Boulder Police on it.

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?: 
5 hours or less
Incident Description: 
I saw my bike at lunch, but when I returned at the end of the work day it was gone. It was locked to a bike rack right outside the Merchandise Mart on Orleans St.

Huffy mountain bike

Location

Main St Metra stop
900 Oakton St
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
35 inches tall, 5 feet long
Color: 
Bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant peg bicycle seat, electric green with shock absorbers and white wheel frames.

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 street sign.

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?: 
7 hours

Fuji/Arcadia

Location

6620
N. Oshkosh Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F8093019
Size: 
4'10"-5'0" / 148-152 cm
Color: 
red/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rusted chain, peeling black grip tape, rusted wheels, bright red frame w/ large, white FUJI logo, a Johnny waterproof seat cover, when the seat cover is off then the seat lining/covering is exposed and the fabric covering on the seat itself is all torn up, there is also a U-Lock hanging on the 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was not locked, but it was in my backyard and someone opened the gate and walked through to steal it.
Incident Description: 
someone walked into my backyard in Edison Park, stole the bike, and left the gate open