Recent Reports

GMC Denali 700C 19" Road Bike

Location

Clybourn Metra bike racks on Ashland near UP North entrances
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the front right fork. Bike had a Schwin gel seat cover on it. Renaissance Place Condo tag on top of top bar right by stem. Bike was slightly dirty and had semi rusty chain.

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?: 
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?: 
I was gone from 7:20am until 5:20pm
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike as I was taking the Metra into work. I locked it in a different location than I have before. I used my u lock to lock my front tire and frame to the s shaped bike rack. I used an older cable lock to attach my back tire and frame to the bike rack. When I returned my bike and u lock were no where to be found. They left my cut cable lock.

FUJI Road Bike

Location

365 N Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Bright Orange and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 18 gear bike with shimano gear shifts and brakes. Black handle bar wrap on drop down gears. It is a light weight wrap with the brand written in white but I cannot remember what it was.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the movie theater and locked my bike to the rack outside the theater. When I returned from the movie the bike and the lock was gone.

SE Draft

Location

Thousand Waves Self Defense Center And Martial Arts
1220 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24 wheels thin and tall frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rack with net. Has bottle holder.

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

Trek 1.1T

Location

Starbucks
1245 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU203C18114F
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a fairly new road bike with white tape on the handle bars. There is a medium size red sticker on the bar right below the handle bars as well. There should still be a mount for a bike light on the right side of the handle bars.

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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken in front of Starbucks on 1245 W Fullerton Ave some time between noon and 3 PM while I was working at the Starbucks. The bike and lock are both missing.

Trek (I believe it was an FX 7.1)

Location

Cleveland and Menomonee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, left brake does not work, small pink/silver bell on the left handlebar

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal pole/street sign with a pink combination padlock (locked through front wheel and frame to the pole) at the corner of Cleveland and Menomonee between 9am-1pm on August 29th. Both the bike and the lock (a pink combination cable lock) were stolen.

Firmstrong Bruiser

Location

Bucktown
2009 N Leavitt St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 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?: 
1 day

Women's Hybrid Red Miyata

Location

TBD
Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DOA06362
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
older/used bike - black handle bars and seats. I attached smaller lights on the front and back (the ones that you wrap around and pull through kind of like a tie) - front is white light and back is red light. There is also a u-lock holder attached to it.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was last seen on Wednesday/Thursday evening locked up outside my apartment. I live along Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park where there are many store fronts. I had it locked up so a street parking sign and ensured the pole was in tights because I have heard horror stories about locking up to poles that are not really sturdy enough to be locking a bike to. I came out early saturday morning and my bike was missing, along with the lock.

N/A

Location

2849 N
burling
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
about 56-58 cm
Color: 
spray painted black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. All black spray painted fixed gear bike. Big foamy white spiral handle bar grips. Has white tape on the left handle bar to keep it down where the tape was popping up from the handle bar and silver duct tape on the right handle bar. The only brake is on the left handle bar and it is facing up in an odd and awkward position (most distinguishable trait).

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

700c Roadmaster Adventures Women's Hybrid Bike, Light Blue

Location

Near Summer House
1954 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Women’s, 29 inches wheel size
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
~ 2h
Incident Description: 
I was dining with a friend at Summer House, on Halsted. Before I entered I parked and locked the bike onto a street sign on the sidewalk. I noticed a young girl taking a photo as I was locking the bike, but I was naive and non-intrusive enough not to ask why. When I finished dinner and walked to retrieve the bike, it was no longer there.

Weimann SP17 doublewall alloy (Parts Theft)

Location

3911 w Addison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Alloy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Weimann SP17 Alloy Doublewall rims Brand new Gator skin tires 2 wheels, one front one rear. Rear wheel has flip flop hub.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days, being used regularly
Incident Description: 
Wheels were stolen from bike in gangway when gate was left open. Only frame was locked to fence.

Linus Roadster Sport 3

Location

Outside of 441 W Barry Ave, btwn Sheridan and pine grove
441 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
L2E0400595
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Almond (cream with green and brown trim)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Strobes on pedals partially detached. Rear storage rack. Large front basket, black base with metallic wire.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours/overnight

Red Raleigh Cruiser

Location

515 W 36TH ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition - bike has red frame, red wheels, faded red handlebar tape, and a red milk crate attached to the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks (this is where I keep my bike)
Incident Description: 
Unsure how long bike has been gone for - found a half a chain from a chain link lock outside where bike was stored on 7/28/15.

Schwinn Mesa Runner

Location

Flanner Hall Chemistry Building Office #215
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GY839525
Size: 
Large
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Note that the uploaded picture was taken before most of these add-ons: Black fenders attached; Blue and green spoke lights, 2 or 3 in both front and back spokes, 2 white LED lights on front (1 handlebar, one post); 2 red LED lights rear, silicone soft saddle seat attached, computer/odometer attached to handlebar and to front tire showing over 23,000 miles. Kryptonite U-lock mount on post beneath seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours that Tuesday,
Incident Description: 
Bike was in hallway right next to my office door while I was in the office on the 2nd floor of Flanner Hall Chemistry Building, Loyola University Chicago at 1032 W. Sheridan Road. Male seen in Loyola security cameras took my unlocked bike from hallway,along with a student's computer from a laboratory, plus a number of other items around campus.

Specialized Dolce Comp

Location

Randolph and Wabash
51 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6010539GG
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
White/Red/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new bike. White frame with red handle bars. Bottle holder installed on the frame. Axis rims/wheels, 18-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack at the intersection of Randolph Street and Wabash Ave in the Loop for approximately 1.2 hours, during evening rush hour. Bike rack was located in front of the Loft store. Bike was taken along with U Lock and cable lock that was going through the frame and tires.

Pure Fix - November

Location

Garage in Avondale
3420 n milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48?
Color: 
Chrome and Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Right pedal was loose. Foot steps. Bracket for a lock on the top bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was there yesterday, gone today
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage. It was not locked up in the garage. It was there last night but gone today before 1pm.

2013 Cannondale Synapse 5

Location

2958 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LM71980
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
silver red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano m324 SPD pedals. Continental GrandPrix (Cycle Smithy) and Gatorskin 700x25 tires; puncture resistant tubes. Bottle cages (carbon fiber knock off). Knog blinder - white (front) (bike lane). Knog blinder - red (rear) (bike lane). Rack with attachment for Ortlieb series 3 bag. Thule pack & pedal seat post bag (bike tool, tube, co2 inflater, 2 co2 cartridges, tire lever, 2 patch kits). Cateye wireless bike computer. Computer is here, sensors are still on bike. OnGuard yellow u-lock. Bungee cords on rear rack (holding lock in place).

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored on rafter hooks in an enclosed back porch. The thief was able to gain access to a window 8' off the ground, smashing it open, and taking 2 bikes in total.

KHS Flite 220 (Recovered 8/16/15)

Location

Apartment building
2318 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V11F00897
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
White frame, black fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Stock white fork has been replaced with narrower black fork. Black Planet Bike full fenders. White plastic BMX pedals. Black Axiom Transit rear rack. Rear light is CatEye, if still on bike. Gold medallion with number embossed on it may be attached towards front of frame.

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, stored in garage unsecured.
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., someone entered the two-car garage in the apartment building at 2318 N. Milwaukee Ave. and took the unlocked bike. The bike's lock, which was not being used, was tossed off the back of the bike. An empty can of PBR was also left at the scene. On 8/18/15, victim reported: "My bike, a KHS Flite 220, has been recovered! Someone brought it into the Bike Lane to get fixed up Sunday, Aug. 16. The Bike Lane folks looked up the serial on the registry, found out it was mine, and reclaimed it! Very happy. Thank you so much for all the good work you guys do. You really provide an awesome service."

2013 women's Cannondale Synapse 5

Location

2958 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IM32904
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
matte gray and light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 spacers on headset, chip on fork, near front wheel hub. Selle Italia diva gel flow seat (black/pink) Shimano m530 SPD pedals 2 black lezyne bottle cages Gatorskin tires 700x25 Knog road blinder - white (front) Knog blinder - red (rear) (held together with a hair elastic and zip ties) Specialized small seat post bag w/ PDW shiny object, 2 tire levers, 1 co2 tube, 1 tube, patch kit, and pencil Rear black Topeak rack with abrasions on LH side from panniers

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung from the rafters of our enclosed back porch, with another Caad, on a raised 1st floor. Thief was able to smash open a window 8' off the ground and enter the enclosed porch. Two bikes were taken overnight.

Vilano TUONO 21 Speed Shimano

Location

1543 W Walton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey bike with white "VILANO" printed on it. Blacked curved handlebars. Like new.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike (frame) was locked to wooden back deck. About one flight up. Thief broke the deck pillars to remove the bike.

2011 Fuji 2.0 Nevada Mountain Bike

Location

1555
W. School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
19 in (M)
Color: 
White with Black Lettering and Hints of Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bike had a black carrier installed on the back of the bike to hold the U-Lock and netting. Band reflector on the back and reflector on top 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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was put in a secured bike room in our condo building on Sunday, July 19th at 4:00 p.m. The bike was not locked because the bike room is secured. There are hanging bikes and some bikes on the floor. My bike was on the floor unlocked in the bike room. It was placed next to a Green colored bike. On Sunday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m. I went into the bike room and the bike was missing.