Recent Reports

Specialized Dolce

Location

1020 W. Ardmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with Blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Had Shimano pedals on it when it was stolen. They left the front tire, but could be easily replaced.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approx. 4 months
Incident Description: 
I don't know exactly when it was locked. I haven't ridden my bike during the winter. I last rode it during the last days of fall. It was locked inside of my building's bike room. Only the front tire was locked as it is very cramped in there. Plus, there are bikes that aren't even locked, but weren't stolen. Apparently someone really liked this one.

Leader carbon front fork, stem, handlebars and brake levers (Parts Theft)

Location

Damen Brown line stop
4643 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer. All black.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Front fork was disassembled and removed without defeating the lock. Bike was locked to a rack on the opposite side of the street from the Damen brown line entrance.

RRB Cycles Custom

Location

DT
200 n dearborn #3603
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 cm (maybe 51)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with red handle wrap. SRAM components. http://imgur.com/9T7rG4X for a picture.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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: 
left bike overnight by bike rack on side of building. Must not have locked it to the rack properly, I'm positive I locked it though. Came back in the morning and it was gone.

Windsor Wellington 1.0

Location

200 West Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Led headlight and blinking rear light. Apartment registration sticker on bottom bar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Fewer than 10 hours

Scattante R0560

Location

Condominium indoor parking garage
2001 S. Indiana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icf8b00302
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gator tires, Cat Astrale, Aerobar, cleated pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
4 years
Incident Description: 
Theft occurred between March 9, 12pm and March 11, 7am.

Raleigh Detour 4.4 2012

Location

Ogden and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS021511701
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, a little scratched up. Rack on back. Flat Planet Bike seat.

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?: 
One day.
Incident Description: 
My bike got a flat tire near Ogden and Milwaukee. There's a bike rack right at the southeast corner, which is where I locked it up. I came back a day later to get it and it was gone.

Schwinn

Location

3235 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard mens
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, rusted chains and tire spokes. A sticker on the frame for parking at Moody Bible Institute, or a rectangle rusted spot of it was removed.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Jamis Beatnik

Location

842 N. Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black with a grey band that says beatnik
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent condition, has a fuggedabouitt lock on the front of it. The foot holders were broken off, right one completely snapped off, left one mostly snapped off. Red bike seat, wheel locks on both front and back tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Wasn't locked, but it was locked into a "secured" building, just out front of my door.
Incident Description: 
Roommate and neighbors said it was last seen at 5:45, and then not seen at 8:45.

Bianchi Axis Ultralite Race Cyclocross Bike

Location

The Shamrock Club
210 W Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
black with teal teal, black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition scratches in the paint and tape was peeling at handlebars. Had a underseat bag and light on front. Cyclocross tires.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
lock was cut at the combination and thrown with helmet to the side of the road.

2006 Lemond Versailles

Location

Where it was stolen from
2016 w cortland st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Cream / Gray Carbon Fiber
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White and black sram apex shifters, alexrims wheels, shimano ultegra cranks....and a white sticker outline of the skyline of chicago on the top tube

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in my enclosed front porch. I'd had a party and guests were still present so I did not lock the front door to the enclosed porch. Bike was taken from enclosed porch some time between 2am and 7am

Vanquish

Location

lakeview
bradley pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46.5cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
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?: 
6 months

Schwinn

Location

Village west vet
840 n western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's my beater bike so it looks pretty worn. The frame is full of half torn off stickers. It has drop handlebars with brake shifters. My pedals are a bright golden yellow color, that would be the most distinguishing part. There may also be a rear light below the sear held on by a zip tie

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was dropping my dog off at the vet for some tests. I turned away for a minute while my vet asked me a question. She said she saw the guy steal the bike, didn't realize it was mine, he was around 5'8"/5'10" dark skin, round face, khaki shirt

Nishiki (Mountain bike)

Location

House
W. Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
(tall enough for someone 6'1")
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Pedals. The Gear Shifting cable was loose (not the housing/rubber - just the wire). The chain guard (chrome) may have been jammed a bit. It had 2 locks on it... I'm sure they're cut off now. It had front and back fenders too. The handlebars used to have the extenders on it... they were stolen a couple months ago. So, the ends are uncovered - on the handlebars.

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?: 
less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I got back at 6:45pm. I put it in the basement area. The door locks, so I felt no need to lock up my bike. My landlady noticed it was gone at 7:30pm. So it happened within a 45 minute window.

felt z85

Location

Oak Park
430 Harrison St
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F103K0361
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
red black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white seat, carbon fiber water 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
residential burglary, bike was stolen from my apartment

Fuji Classic Track 2012

Location

Lake View
Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFU28J02802
Size: 
54
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dirty. Has bike lights that are very hard to remove. Bull horn handle bars.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at a friends apartment in Lake View. Bike was stolen from 3rd floor balcony while we were inside.

Gary Fisher Big Sur late 90's/early 2000

Location

Home
2351 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium for someone around 5'5" to 5'9"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinguishing features: Bright Blue water bottle holder and locking skewers on both wheels. Bontrager rear wheel. Black milk carton possibly still on the back. Rear rack with square reflector attached. It's in decent condition, a few scratches but a sturdy frame.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone CUT a small tree in half to steal this bicycle. It was stolen sometime between 8pm Mar. 5 and 8am Mar. 6 The tree top was discarded in my alley. A saw was used to cut half way through and then the tree was ripped the rest of the way.

SURLY PUGSLEY (18”) Purple and sparkle fat bike

Location

Home
1526 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 4, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M14041344
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Purple sparkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dirty Easton Riser Bar Handlebar has an adapter for a light. Light on bike is a white Niterider. Seatpost light is a Planet Bike blinker. Easton Stem Ergon Grips Cane Creek Headset Avid Brake levers and disc brakes Brake levers are set up “Euro.” Left is rear, right is front Surly O.D. cranks, 33T KMC Chain 19t rear cog SPD Shimano pedals Single Speed! Wheels are black rims/sparkly tape tire liner through holes (used to be purple) Surly Nate tire on rear V-Tire Bulldozer front tire Wheels can only be removed with a hex wrench Original saddle (the saddle that came with it) Black water bottle cages A black strap handle I had made for it sits below the water bottle cages

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?: 
Rook is always under lock and key
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our building and somehow got access to the secure area all bikes are in.

Specialty Allez C2

Location

HOME
818 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606027649H
Size: 
49cm (xs)
Color: 
BLACK/CHARCOAL/WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was almost new. It had a little cannondale pack on it. the size and color are very rare. mostly black with "specialized" in charcoal grey. The seat was black with white. and it had a water bottle holder

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
It was locked under the stairs inside the building in front entrance hallway. You have to have a key to get into that area.
Incident Description: 
My downstairs neighbor had a package delivered around 12:30. They fed-ex person rang the buzzer, but when she went down there was no package. Then around 4:30 she went out to walk her dog and saw someone come out and ride away on a bike, presumably the one that was stolen. She went and looked behind the stairs and the package was ripped apart, contents gone. Fortunately it was just some crackers that you can't get around here. He let me know around 10 pm, and went downstairs to find the bike missing.

Giant Escape 3

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
303 E Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, all black, green diamond-shaped sticker on seat tube that says "CP", silver kickstand, black water bottle holder on downtube

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Unlocked rusty BMX bike found where my bike had been locked. The thief likely biked up, cut my lock, and rode off with my bike. Valet attendants were standing outside but weren't paying attention. I will be checking for security camera footage today.

(Don't have make model)

Location

Ogilvie transportation center
500 W. Madison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 26, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red yellow front
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back peddles broken

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked at rack in front of Ogilvie transport station for a weekend
Incident Description: 
I work all day in the city using my bicycle and lock it very well and went to get my bike after takjng train into the city from the burbs, I got the rack where my bike was and it along with the lock were gone.