Recent Reports

Trek Soho

Location

6337 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU211C0870F
Size: 
22.5", 57cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and bigger handles and pedals, new axle, leftover adhesive on frame from lock holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked to our back porch with a u-lock, which means someone had the time to pick the lock (with flood lights on them) or the tools to make a clean cut through one of the heavy u-locks.

2006 Pista Concept (Powdercoated Black)

Location

My house
Pratt and Newgard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2006 Pista Concept that has been powdercoated to "Black Effect" which is like a glossy black that has subtle sparkles in bright light. There is black electrical tape covering the Bianchi logo on the carbon fork. The front wheel is a gold Velocity "Aero" and the rear wheel is a black Velocity Deep-V. Both wheels are attached to silver Phil Wood hubs. The rear wheel is missing a spoke. The handlebars are chopped risers, very bright green, with black grips on top. The stem is a generic threadless stem, about 1" long at a slight downward angle. The cranks are old black Suginos that have been worn to look silver in some spots. The pedals are MKS with plastic toe clips and leather straps. It has a Thomson Elite seatpost with a noname saddle that is black with a blue accent.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three weeks, but checked on every couple days
Incident Description: 
Just moved to a new building with a garage, and have been storing my bike in the garage. Came down this morning and it was gone. Door must have been left open somehow and somebody swooped in to grab what they could.

Schwinn

Location

Catalyst
123 N. Des Plaines
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 20, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CM13K537057
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Dark evergreen color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was a men's XL bike with black fenders, an evergreen color, black seat and was a Schwinn model. It had a water bottle holder, 2 reflector lights on front and back as well as a bell that said I love my bike. The bike was in good condition and was a 2014 model.

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?: 
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: 
My bike was locked up outside my apartment building around 5:30 pm CT on Monday April 20, 2015. The bike remained locked there when I left around 6:10 pm that evening and was gone when I returned home around 10:15 pm.

Aerofix

Location

Home/Apt
1340 W Byron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GH12080369
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frankenstein build. Aerofix Black Steel Frame. Silver Handlebar. Silver Seatpost. 700 x 25 wheels. Knog rear light. Venmo water bottle.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 12 and 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed in secured basement (with other bikes -- also left unlocked). HVAC workers were in the basement on Sunday 4/19, between 9am and 2:30pm Either they were involved in actively taking it, or they left the basement door open and didn't pay attention to possible strangers who might have come in and taken it.

Schwinn Continent

Location

Ukrainian Village
North Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EK605678
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's model. Original seat with black mark on yellow section. Scratches on frame from getting hit by a car. U-Lock on back of bike.

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?: 
Was stored there nightly for 6+ months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked porch within apartment complex. Thief had to have broken through two locked doors to get to bike.

Women's Diamondback Hybrid

Location

455 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
maroon (grayish purple)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, some rust on the handlebars. Front brake rubs against the wheel and makes a squeaking sound

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?: 
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 week - stolen sometime in the last 3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from its locked position on a hanging bike rack (located near rear building door in the parking area) sometime between Wednesday April 15th and this morning, April 18th. It was last seen the morning of Wednesday April 15th and the cut cable combination lock was found on the ground this morning.

Trek

Location

Apartment
602 west surf st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition (has a bit of dirt with in)

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
I woke up this morning and the bike was missing. I

Absolute lx Fuji

Location

Home
2425 n Greenview Pl #gf
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back luggage holder/ black

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight

Kona commuter dew plus

Location

2118 N. Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
women's 49
Color: 
silver, pink water bottle holder
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. I had a pink water bottle holder and a rack on the back tire. It also had 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
They stole the bike along with the U-lock. They cut the wood fence and took the bike. It was locked in my backyard, with a wood fence enclosing the area.

Schwinn Searcher 4

Location

Pilsen
1520 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
"Charcoal" but actually dark purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike bought last year (2014) but is a 2013 model. There is a u-lock holster on bike.

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 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?: 
at the most 10 hours
Incident Description: 
The incident happened between the hours of 7pm April 14th and maybe early morning on April 15th. There is a potential possibility that the bike wasn't U-locked correctly.

Fuji sportif 3.0 LE

Location

wilmette metra
Green Bay road
wilmette , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
larger
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
less then a month old. Shiny red. One bottle cage. Flat pedals.

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?: 
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 up with a 100 other bikes at wilmette metra stop during the work day

Trek 1420

Location

Pumping Company
6157 North Broadway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
1420
Color: 
Blue with black grip tape.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Broken rack on back, one side is still attached to the rear drop out (the right side) and the other has broken off at the bolt, so the left side has a bolt broken off in the drop out.

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 street sign.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a sign outside of The Pumping Company Bar and Grill on Broadway just south of Granville. I left it there over night and returned in the morning to find no sign of it.

Fuji Custom Fixed gear

Location

Uptown
Irving Park and Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom painted Black, some wear. 10 year old Fuji frame, aluminum. Velocity Deep-V White. Carbon head and fork. Origin 8 gear.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Have locking wheels, U lock, and cable lock. Machine sawed through my U lock. Sons of bitches!

Caloi Pro

Location

Rear porch
1010 w dakin street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue with silver letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green spray paint sporadically on the frame. silver bar tape. drop down handle bars.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Behind a key entry gate and up three floors of enclosed stairs my bike was along side two other bikes that were left undisturbed.

Fix-D 700C

Location

814 Forest Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Black and purple with purple wheels
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike found missing from locked storage room in apartment building where everyone stores their bikes.

Purple-Blue Hybrid

Location

Booth Business School
5807 Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small adult
Color: 
purplish-blue with white and pink details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red sticker on top tube of frame (says More Music Fewer Hits), leather seat and handle bars, flashlight zip-tied to handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes

Specialized Bike Dolce Compact

Location

Neumann Family Services
5547 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown unfortunately
Size: 
Road Bike, small, for a 5'0 woman
Color: 
Black and Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT condition; had a rear light and a front light both attached. They stole the bike except the front tire. Bike is seriously in excellent condition. It had a

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 9am until 330pm
Incident Description: 
I heard a car pull up around 330pm when I was in a meeting and then speed of really quickly. I knew it was my bike because I work in a facility for people with disabilities and it was right as everyone was leaving so someone definitely saw what happened or they were in a hurry because of the numerous people around. They left the front tire and the bike after having disassembled the bike.

Schwinn Men's 700c Median

Location

Logan Square/Bucktown
Fullerton & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28''
Color: 
Bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. It has front and rear lights.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in my car that was broken into.
Incident Description: 
My car was broken into on Oakley and Fullerton in Logan Square. The bike was in thr back. It has two flat tires. The thief left the locks in the car. There were front and rear lights on the bike, other than that it was pretty standard.

Electra Hawaii 20"

Location

Logan Square
3314 W. Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Ha!
Size: 
20 inch wheels. Girl's bike
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Upgraded to a three speed coasterbrake rear wheel, front handbrake, and Dutch handlebar/stem combo.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
We are often lazy and do not lock the vestibule door to our basement. Three kids' bikes and a BOB trailer were in the vestibule, unlocked, and door propped open. Luckily only one (albeit the most expensive one) bike was taken.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
N. Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20" (pretty sure)
Color: 
Flat Black w/ white and gold lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing a reflector on each pedal, the paint was never completed at the factory right by the neck so it's a whitish color there, but tough to notice unless looking for it. Also had another couple white "stress" type marks on the upper bar of the frame near the neck. Had a little white headlight (Pharos).

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?: 
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?: 
30-40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen right across from main entrance at Lincoln Park Zoo. It was locked to another bike and the bike rack but the lock was cut and my bike was stolen. There were lots of people around so I find it hard to believe no one saw anything.