Recent Reports

Ridley Oval

Location

Ukrainian Village
Thomas St and Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
red/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ridley Oval black and red track frame- 56", silver Thompson seat post, black Fizik Arione saddle, dark grey Mavic rims, black Shimano clippless pedals, Sram drivetrain-silver crank arms, black chain ring. I used Pinhead locking nuts to secure my front wheel, my stem, and my seatpost. I have a Giro sticker on the chain stay on the chain side.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Leaving the house at 12pm on Monday, I notice my bike missing. It was locked to my metal front gate on the side of the building the night before. I had an Abus Granit Futura Mini U-Lock, which I used to lock my back wheel and my frame to the metal fence, and was also stolen with the bike. There did not seem to be any aggressive marks on the fence around where my bike was locked, and no evidence was left of tools used. I used Pinhead locking nuts to secure my front wheel, my stem, and my seatpost.

1970's Schwinn Super Le Tour

Location

1030 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Not completely sure but believe it is a 56cm
Color: 
Black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is black and red paint. The frame has many dents and wear. There are two stickers on the frame one black and white and the other red and white. Contrary to the picture which is a bit dated the handlebar tape is actually black instead of white. The seat is brown leather with a tear from water damage in the back. THE MOST DISTINGUISHABLE characteristic is that i converted it to a single speed and also installed mud flaps around both the front and back wheel.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-5 days
Incident Description: 
The actual date of incident is questionable but most likely within the last week. The bike was left where i normally leave it on my back porch and may or may not have been locked at the time. One thing is for sure though that the lock is missing along with the bike so i assume it may have been locked to itself. There is no sign of struggle or any remaining debris from a lock breaking.

Specialized Hardrock 6506 LG Wt/BK

Location

509 North Racine Street
509 North Racine Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC618017835K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
Broke into office and stolen

Huffy Panama Jack Beach Cruiser

Location

924 Newport LLC
924 w. Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 11, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Yellow with turquoise blue and white tires.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition. It is a yellow beach cruiser with flowers painted on it. It was upgraded with a wicker basket, vintage telephone bell, and a cup holder. My little yorkie liked to ride around Lakeview/boystown in the basket. It would mean so much to find it again as it is no longer sold in stores.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over a year with no problems.
Incident Description: 
My bike was kept in the basement bike room/laundry room of my locked apartment building with many other bikes. It was locked via a cable lock that was cut with what appears to be wire cutters and left at the scene. It either had to have been an unlawful entrance into the building (perhaps they followed someone with a key in), a current resident of the building, or a friend of a current resident.

Gavin Nouvo

Location

Near western and devon, west rogers park area
Artesian & Devon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
relatively new, should have head and tail light mounts on the bars and seatpost respectively without the lights themselves, which I still have. Bar tape on right hand side above the brake hoods slightly abraded, pretty heavy scratches on left side brake lever (from an accident). All components to the best of my knowledge are shimano sora, integrated shifting, black cranks.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Other resident left our private garage open to alleyway for less than one hour by negligence. The bicycle in question was removed from the garage within said period.

All City Macho Man

Location

Univ of Illinois
912 S. wood.
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 11, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright orange-- white label =ALL CITY--fenders and rear rack.. orange strips on handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Sign removed from pole, bike lifted up and over assume-

Jamis Satellite Sport 2013

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U133U12344
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older model but brand new. Had been sitting in bike shop for awhile. Curved handles slightly worn with a narrow seat that is also slightly worn. Bike was bought just the day before and only rode once.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was stolen between hours of 7:00 am and 3:45 pm.
Incident Description: 
Brand new road bike purchased just the day before as a gift. In a rush to bike to work earlier today and cannot say 100% if lock was properly in place. I locked bike through frame and front wheel to isolated bike rack that was in front of hospital entrance. Finished my shift and went outside to find only the lock remaining to the bike rack. This was a wonderful gift bought by my gf for xmas/bday and I was only able to ride it once. If there is any way for this bike to return to me it would mean the world.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

logan square
lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
58-64 cm, not sure
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, 80's/90's bike, 4130 chromoly frame, new gray/yellow seat, had derailleur problems, small sticker on it that says "Forest Beach"

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?: 
stored there for months, last moved 2 days ago
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in a locked gate back yard under a the porch staircase of the coach house on the property, not visible from outside the yard due to the houses blocking it from both sides of the street and the fences around the yard. Then someone stole it.

2001 Marin Kentfield

Location

N Mozart St & W Mclean Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 6, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19" frame I think
Color: 
Blue-Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty well used, frame somewhat banged up but nothing too serious. Handlebars were replaced with a black bar that doesn't match the rest of the bike. Vassar College security sticker on frame underneath seat post. Rear rack when stolen. Stripped bolts in water bottle cage fittings on diagonal.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The thief unbolted the base of the sign post and slid the locked bike off of the pole.

Miyata 712 Road bike

Location

Montrose & Claremont
2339 W Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vintage bike, in good condition. White seat, white wrapped handlebars. White frame with lavender/purple details.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stollen from the condo garage, which is a communal garage for 4 units.

2009 KHS Flite100

Location

Apartment
2419 w potomac ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
don't know
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 KHS Flite100 frame, Dark Gray. Single Speed. Black bullhorn handles w/Black tape. Brooks Brothers black seat. Black pedals. Luggage rack in the back. Black chain and flywheel.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked entryway on the first floor of the apartment building. The door locks by itself so not sure how it was taken. Last time seen around 12:30pm, realized it was missing at 4pm.

Bianchi Strada

Location

2755 N.
Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK746013KN70101344K
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Drop down handle bars w/brown tape. Brifters and mid bar brake levers. Shimano Tiagra derailuers and Brifters. 28mm Vitorria Randonuer tires. Alex ETRO622 wheels. WTB Rocket seat. Luggage rack w/ big Ortlieb waterproof saddle bags. 30 speeds. Tektro Onyx rim brakes. I also had an air horn.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 2 hours and fortyfive minutes.
Incident Description: 
I ran the cable through both wheels and the corner post for the metal fence in front of Golden Nugget Pancake House at Diversey and Pulaski. The restaurant was more busy than normal because it was Thanksgiving Eve. I thought," who would steal a bike here?" So I did not lock up the front or back wheels w/ the 2 U-locks that I had w/ me.

Specialized Allez

Location

200 W Adams Office Bldg
200 W Adams Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P5Dl21444
Size: 
58 cm (I think)
Color: 
grey frame, black carbon fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was rather dirty, has gray fizik handlebar tape, look keo pedals. It was registered with Boston University police so there may (if thief didnt remove) be a red police sticker on the bottom bracket. Hoods are worn from turning the bike upside down many times.

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
Incident Description: 
It appears the lock was cut or disabled and removed with the bike entirely. There is no sign of the bike or lock where it was locked up. Talked with building security and there is no security camera on that exposure. Area is high traffic (major metropolitan area with busy bus stop) so I'm not sure how it was made away with.

Giant Escape

Location

Lakeview
3854 N. Janssen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C62R4066
Size: 
Adult Men's Medium
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has scrapes in the paint along the frame, a black Topeak rack (with a spring) mounted in the back, planet bike fenders, water bottle holder, and a black plastic extendable kickstand, as well as some items that can be removed such as red and green bungee cords wrapped around the frame and hooked to the rack, a Kryptonite U-lock holstered on the frame, a small bag attached with velcro straps to the top of the frame near the handle bars, front and back lights, and a bell.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a wooden pole that's part of the the fence that runs along my 3rd floor porch. I ran a cable lock around the pole and through the font wheel, then locked the cable to the frame of the bike using a U-lock. I left my apartment on Thursday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday, then noticed it was gone when I got back on Sunday Nov. 29. The bike and both of the locks were gone.

1997 Woman's Trek hybrid

Location

5033 N Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 27, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
women's medium
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with black bicycle basket in front and a bell that says "I love my bike". There is an orange Kryptonite lock on the right side,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
The bike was not locked, but stored in the basement of my apartment building
Incident Description: 
While my husband I and are were away for the Thanksgiving holiday (left Thursday morning around 9:30am and returned at 1:15pm Saturday afternoon), our bikes were removed from the storage area in our apartment building.

2015 Trek 1.1

Location

15th Street Condos
S State St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU113C2592J
Size: 
58
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, cyclometer

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?: 
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a condo storage area

Specialized Ariel Elite Disc

Location

The Montine Apartment Building
W Montana St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606020580H
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Charcoal/White/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle is in good condition, with few blemishes. It is the 2013 model of the bike. There was a registration sticker from the bike shop it was purchased at, Hollyloft Ski and Bike Shop, Registration No. 72736

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
The bicycle went missing sometime between Sunday evening (Nov 22nd) and Monday morning (Nov 23rd). The bike was last seen on the patio at approximately 10:30pm on Sunday night. The bike was located on our patio in a multi-unit apartment complex. The building is locked and gated and visitors must be buzzed into the apartment by a tenant. It is possible that someone could have scaled the 10ft+ fence to get the bike, but it seems more likely that someone who had been allowed into the building took it. There are several other bikes kept by other tenants on their patios in the same area.

Trek 7000FX

Location

Alley garage
1527 Seward St
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Campus pedals and rear bike rack installed

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?: 
Not locked

Jamis Ventura Comp

Location

1527 Seward Street
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U07KK06128
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink water bottle holder. 2012, good 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Came home to find garage door open and bike stolen.

Tirreno Razza

Location

Home
2233 W. Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 15, 2015 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new tire in rear, original tire in front. At time of theft, had bottle holder and rear bag post, with a bike lock attached to it. Strange leapard wrap on handle bar

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off our deck, on a gated property.