Recent Reports

Pure Fix Oscar

Location

Apartment
4103 N. Kenmore Ave 3N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 18, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome frame, chrome wheels. White bullhorn handlebars, white seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Just noticed my bike was missing, but my lock was on the floor, unharmed. It was locked to a heavy wooden railing on the third floor porch, inside a gated back parking lot. My roommates bike was also stolen, they broke the wooden railing to get it.

Specialized Tri-Cross

Location

N Ridgeway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD804133176
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in very good condition and was ridden only on paved trails. The specielized logo and tricross logos are both prominately displayed.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all the time
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into between 6:30 AM and 7 PM. Two bikes were removed from the wall. The picture below is not my bike but it's the same frame and rims.

Trek 7.2 FX Disc

Location

1508 W. Cullom Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU081C0405J
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black with green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a large scrap right under the seat on the top tube.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign with a U-Lock going through the frame and rear wheel. I also had a steel cable wrapped around the front wheel and locked in the U-Lock. I walked by my bike with a dog that I was walking and went inside for 5 minutes. When I came out the U-Lock had been cut and the bike missing.

1988 Black Fuji Sports Bike Conversion w/ Front rack (steel tubing 661)

Location

West Chicago
Keeler AVE & Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 11, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
79F9066
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle has two distinguishing stickers. A 'US OUT OF IRAQ' sticker along the toptube & 'the Recylery' sticker on the tuptube near the headset. It says 'Fuji' along the downtube. It had a white Pinarella pro racing saddle, an SKS-extra dry fender ducktaped to the rear, a front 5-bar Cetma Rack, and a Crane Rotan bell attached to the stem. It was stolen at the corner of Keeler ave & Augusta blvd on September 11, 2015.

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?: 
30 secs
Incident Description: 
I was riding east on Augusta Blvd when something fell off the front of my rack. I stopped to go pick the item from the street, putting the bike on the sidewalk corner. I walked about 18 ft into the street and when I turned around to get my bike, it was gone! I searched around the nearby street and allays for the theft, but did not find him. There was a black male (wearing blue jeans and a blue hoodie), who I remember standing there at the time and was gone after the bike disappeared.

Pure Fix Echo

Location

Xsport Fitness express
5515 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FF015A07943
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
matte black frame with oxblood red deep dish wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was fairly new. It was purchased on August 17th, and I rode it about 3 to 4x a week. The seat of the bike on the left back corner had a small piece missing. The rims on the bike were oxblood red deep dish and the front wheel was losing some of its red due to the breaking while riding.

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 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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I road my bike to the gym to work out. I parked my bike and locked it at the same bike lock dock area I always did. I locked my bike with a word U lock. The lock was just below the handle bars and connected to the bike rack. Upon returning to the bike rack my bike was missing, but my lock was on the ground still locked to the rack. I feel like the person had to unhook/unscrew my handle bars to take the bike. Why else would the lock still be locked to the dock and on the ground. Prior to going into the gym I checked to make sure my word was not still in my lock and that it was secure

Trek 7300

Location

945 W. Belmont Ave
1324 West Barry
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WW 067 481
Size: 
20" Frame
Color: 
Black with Gold and Silver Striping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two water bottle holders in the center of the frame, a front tire computer mount and handlebar mount for the chip (there was no computer on the bike, however). Had a replaced seat with an Rx logo on the bottom right part of the seat.

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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Arrived at the Belmont station from the loop to discover that my bike was stolen from the CTA Belmont station bike rack that is beside the alley entrance to W. Belmont Avenue. I locked the frame and the front tire to the bike rack at 10am that morning to head downtown, and I returned to find the lock and the bike gone.

Women's Trek Skye

Location

Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is black with lime green flowery designs and a white, black, and green seat. There were number stickers from a triathlon on it. The seat had a leash on it. The tires were upgraded.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 2hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up on Randolph, just east of Beaudien, across the street from Jay Pritzker Pavilion. I went to Mariano's and then to a meeting. I walked past my bike at 6:35pm, so it had to have been between then and 7:55pm when I returned. I also had my helmet locked up with it.

Cannondale R700

Location

Lakeview Chicago
727 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P045292
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new condition Paint combo is pretty unique as I have only seen one other with the same paint since 2005 The original stem was replaced with a Salsa Stem

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Had biked locked inside of my hatchback. Large rock was used to break window and then removed bike from car through the window.

Bontrager AT -750 front wheel tire 700×35 (parts theft)

Location

mayfair park
n Kewanee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
bontrager AT -750 front wheel tire 700×35
Size: 
26
Color: 
black (the wheel)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new just bought 3 months ago.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked. The thief just got away with the front wheel.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD16 1249Y
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was stolen from right in front of Willis Tower two Mays ago, but I just stumbled upon a photo of the serial number. Thought I'd give it a shot.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 4 hours

Custom Mountain Bike: Klein Frame

Location

Churchill and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; parts are from different companies. Klein went out of business in 2009 so if anyone sees a grey Klein bike around, it's likely mine.

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?: 
This was its normal home — but it was last seen Sunday September 13 at noon, and then discovered missing at 10 pm.
Incident Description: 
It's quite possible that we left our big garage door open — the pedestrian door opens into our high-fenced yard. Unless someone scaled our fence. So we are partially to blame for leaving the door open, but it's still illegal to steal. I've had that bike since I was 16 and it has a lot of sentimental value. Our neighbor did see a "suspicious man" riding a bike in our alley when he took out the trash, but didn't have a description.

2009 Jamis Satellite

Location

3428 N. Albany
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Grown Male Sized Bicycle. I'm 6 feet two so I believe it was 58cm
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage brown leather handwraps 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?: 
one month
Incident Description: 
I walked outside to take the trash out. I then noticed that my bicycle was missing from the back porch.

Trek MultiTrack 700

Location

Apartment
Wrightwood and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Fades from Purple to Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good shape, may be a bit dirty. Planet Eco rear rack mounted to the bike Silver water bottle holder Black cell phone mount with black rubber bands on handle bars (handle bars are fully black also) small taillight mounted to the seat post facing backwards Bike lock wrapped around the seat post (Generic Trek seat with small hole that resembles a cigarette burn) Quick release for the seat and wheels. Quick release lever on the front wheel has a small pink tag on it Front and back tires do not match. One has a yellow rim and one is all black.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight ( though it was not locked, it was left out accidentally)
Incident Description: 
I came home from the library late last night, and left my bike outside in front of my apartment intending to come right back out to run an errand. I got in and realized I didn't actually have to run out again, so went to bed, forgetting that my bike was left out. In the morning, it was nowhere to be found. I have searched all over campus for it, and no luck has been had. This bike means the world to me, and I have traveled the country with it. If anyone sees it, please please reach out to me. Thank you

SCHWINN

Location

Home
7447 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Ocean Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
21 Speed Few scratches Good brakes Female medium frame

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?: 
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?: 
3+ hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off back porch quickly

Heritage Chief

Location

Irving/Albany Park
3821 W Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in very good condition. It's 2 years old, handbuilt in Chicago, navy blue, has a brown leather VO saddle, and 2 stickers (a PBR and an IWW sticker). The Heritage badge on the front has a little pink permanent marker where my 3 year old doodled on it last year.

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?: 
It had been several days since I'd moved it.
Incident Description: 
We left at 7:20 to drop my daughter off at school at when we came back it was gone.

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Douglas Park
California & 16th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright Green Handle Tape, Clean Looking

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?: 
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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Locked to a tree along with other bikes.

GT Peace 26" Single Speed

Location

2516 N Willetts CT
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Gray Frame, Black Parts
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape, with normal wear and tear from 5 years riding. Could be some fresh scratches near the head tube since they uprooted a street sign in order to steal it. Gray frame, with custom parts, Rims, WTB SpeedDisc Handlebar & Cranks Truvativ Blaze Pedals, DMR V8 Grease Port Flat Pedals Stem Stem, Thomson Elite X4 1.5-inch

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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen the night of Sept 14, morning of Sept 15. Street sign was uprooted, bike and lock were gone.

Bianchi MIlano

Location

Millennium Park North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CX0001015D
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Also had an Oak Park license sticker number of 63011 issued in 2010

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?: 
for several years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in the University CLub of Chicago's bike cage located in Millennium Park North Garage, 25 North Michigan Avenue, 60602,

Schwinn Collegiate

Location

Chicago Board of Trade
Financial Place & Van Buren Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
small ladies frame, 24" wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1985 ladies Schwinn Collegiate, blue with front basket and rear rack, bell, brand new front wheel/tire just replaced due to recent dooring, 24" wheels.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than one day - locked it in the morning when I went into office, gone when I came out at 5 pm
Incident Description: 
I locked bike to one of many racks outside of the Board of Trade building at Financial & Van Buren, almost under L tracks but not quite, at about 8:25 am on Monday 9/14 and went into work across the street. When I came out at 5 pm, bike and lock were gone.

FOCUS Cayo

Location

Oakley and Diversey
N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, white letters (FOCUS)-on down tube w/ red accents. white stem and blue bar tape. missing front wheel.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 min.
Incident Description: 
On roof rack of car. The bike was fixed to the roof rack in a condo complex driveway and was being checked on every 10 minutes, so it happened fast.