Recent Reports

Gravity Liberty CXD

Location

Millennium Park
Randolph and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bar tape missing on the left drop, Ibera rear rack

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack near the Art Institute and Millennium Park during a concert in the park.

Schwinn Voyageur #3 Model #S13VOY3FM4

Location

Our apartment
1550 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12H82671
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Silver with turquoise trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has blue water bottle holder and yellow U lock holder on right side (U lock was attached when stolen). Has rust stains on back tire.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was on my private 2nd floor balcony behind my apartment. The last time I can confirm seeing it was Thursday evening (7/19). It was stolen sometime between then and Saturday afternoon (718).

Sole 312 bike

Location

7 eleven
1750 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is black and gold with a black saddle and gold deep dish wheels, and both front and rear brakes (most single speeds only have front brake, I had a rear brake 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into 7 eleven to grab something, left my bike in front of the store, (took about 2 minutes) came out and the bike was gone.

schinn deluxe twinn 5

Location

midway
6053 s kolin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
deluxe twinn 5
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
5hr
Incident Description: 
it was in my garage some how the door didn't go down and my neighbor call me that it was open

Felt Endurance Road Bike

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gunmetal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Gunmetal grey with yellow accents.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden post under back porch in rear of quiet residential building. Had been there for 2-3 days without use when noticed missing. Lock was cut and left on the ground where bike had been.

LeMond

Location

home
3738 South Wallace Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but used. A little bit of yellow paint on the frame. Otherwise in good shape. White tape handle bars. Two water bottle cages. New bike bag and bike lock recently added. bike bag would have sunglasses and bike tool possibly still inside with red bandana.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked garage broken into, bike stolen off hook.

Jenson Sport

Location

Northside Chicago
2156 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in 10 speed
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
in a closed garage
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a closed garage along with a dark grey Urban Uno

KHS Urban Uno

Location

Northside Chicago
2156 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Tan handle bars, tan seat, single gear, chrome fenders. Mounted lock

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?: 
It was in a closed garage
Incident Description: 
This bike was in a closed garage facing a driveway along with another bike (Red woman's Jenson sport).

State bikes black label frame with white velocitys

Location

Crisp
2950 broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
57
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
45 seconds
Incident Description: 
In Crisp at 2940 Broadway picking up a post mates delivery. Free locked my back wheel to the frame and leaned it against the window. Walked in to pick up order, walked out and my bike was lifted up and carried away within seconds.

Torker Interurban

Location

House
6900 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, one week old. Everything on the bike is new. Bontrager tires on the front (25) and back (28). Completely new bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight between Thursday, July 16 and July 17, 2015
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up on the back porch. Thieves broke wooden post on porch and lifted bike with lock from post. Other road bike next to it untouched.

Diamondback Clarity

Location

Villa Park Metra Station
349 N Ardmore Ave
Villa Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with green/blue graphics, white metal water pottle holder attached to 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 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?: 
Locked at the Metra station for 10hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock both missing, they did decide to not take the crappy bike next to mine though.

Bianchi Pista

Location

West Town
1411 West Erie Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat had a rip on the edge of it. Sticker on frame saying "NO BRAKES!" but it has a front brake.

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?: 
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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a U lock to a metal post. A cord was holding the two wheels together. The U Lock was cut through overnight.

Giant Sedona DX

Location

Marine towers
4100 n marine drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Had a circle mirror on the left handle bar. Had a small green and silver sticker under the seat for my bike 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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Diamondback, Trace

Location

Clyborn Metra Station
Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19-20" frame
Color: 
Steel gray with orange and white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a front basket attachment and a rear rack both from TopPeak. It also has an air pump mounted on the frame.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I double locked up the bike (Thick cable lock through front tire and frame, and wrapped around bike rack. Ulock around rear tire and frame) at the Clyborn Metra station. I went to the suburbs at 4 pm. I came back at around midnight and the bike was gone. No visible evidence left at the scene.

Vintage Schwinn Varsity

Location

Pilsen
W 19th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Schwinn Varstiy, blue, that had been converted to a fixed gear. It has cut bullhorn handle bars that were wrapped in black grip tape that needed replacing. There is also a front brake that was added to the bike. At the time it was stolen there was a bright orange WI license on it.

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?: 
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?: 
It had been there previously -but in that instant not even 2 hours.
Incident Description: 
My friend and I came back to my apartment, we were going to be heading to the store later so we locked our bikes together-though all the tires/frames to a street sign. While inside I heard a loud clang from outside and saw someone getting on my bike and going a way; by the time I ran out they were gone.

Cannondale Bad Boy 1

Location

Apartment
649 W Deming Pl 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
LM67774
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lefty Fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen while I was at work

2010/2011 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Near Chicago Tribune Building
419 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Equipped with front and back fenders, cushioned seat, rear red light, a messenger bag rack, and a portable bike pump.

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 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 hours

2014 Purefix

Location

Baton
436 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new with minimal scratches. Thick slick tires, bullhorn stem.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-10 hours

Orbea Carpe 60

Location

Chase Bank
755 North Larrabee St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
01130019629
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Matte Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but only a year old. White seat. Quick release front tire.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen outside of Chase Bank at Larrabee and Chicago. Both bike and helmet were locked with a cable and U-Lock. Everything was missing when I went to pick it up.

Trek SL1000

Location

West Loop
311 N Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. The wrap on the handle bars is covered in electrical tape on the right side. There are also some high end clip in pedals on the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to work and stored it inside the office 10 feet from the back door. Someone snuck in the back door and swiped my bike. They were very quiet because I didn't hear anything and I was sitting just out of view 20 feet away.