Recent Reports

EIGHTINCH aluminum frame (custom bike)

Location

Near Bella Bacinos restaurant (DownTown)
75 E Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, has "wormhole" sticker on the frame, little scratch on the right side of saddle, has too-long front brake cable, different handlebar covers.

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?: 
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?: 
Few hours

Trek 700 women's

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, June 12, 2015 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
17"
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. I just bought a Selle Royal black saddle for it, and it has a black bike rack over the back tire and a black milk crate attached with zip ties. I'd recently had the derailleur replaced because the shifting was off (apparently on that Trek model they tried having reverse derailleurs for a while but they don't work well when made for the lower quality bikes). There are two small cables hanging from handlebars that used to be attached to a mechanism to show you what gear you were in, but I'd removed the thing because it didn't work well, but I didn't bother to remove the cables. The bike was locked with a blue Bell multi-sport helmet. The bike had front and rear detachable lights as well.

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?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike under the Damen Brown Line stop last night to the bike racks on the west side of the street. I spoke with the CTA employee on duty at the time I noticed the theft, and she indicated that she'd seen my bike (she was able to describe the milk crate and helmet attached to it) this morning at 9:00 am. She mentioned noticing 2 teenagers hanging around under the Brown Line in a suspicious manner but she did not actually see them steal the bike. When I came to pick up my bike at 10:45 am, the bike and lock were gone.

2013 Madone 5.9 H2 (Compact) by Trek

Location

Lakeview
N Lincoln Ave & N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU217CT5101G
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Matte Trek White/Trek Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is in very good condition. This bike has a carbon fiber frame with Shimano Di2 electric shifting. The top tube has two pieces of tape that blend into the frame on the right side with a black piece of tape on the head tube. The tape is there to prevent the bike from scratching while it was properly locked. The handle bars are missing a reflector though the housing mount is still attached to the bike. The seat post has a red reflector. The rear derailer has a few pieces of black tape to also prevent cosmetic damage. The front and back tires are equipped with black Gatorskin tires by Continental. Also, the rear skewer is scraped while the front is not.

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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Since both locks are missing along with the bike, I can only assume that they were cut. There was no viable trace evidence left behind. Neither of the businesses in the area have security cameras on the outside. There is building construction occurring in the vicinity of where my bicycle was stolen. Neither any business in the area recognized if they had seen my bike, or anyone near it.

Specialized Hardrock Sport

Location

Bucktown / Holstein Park
N. Oakley Ave/Shakespeare
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P5G F36608
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black with Silver Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Town & Country Tires (White lettering with orangish coloring added). **I did install OnGuard part locks that requires a proprietary key to unlock. These were installed on the skewers/Wheels and bike seat and would make it difficult for someone to remove the wheels and/or bike 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike has been on my back deck for several weeks
Incident Description: 
While I was home on a Sunday morning, a neighbor witnessed a person described to be a black man in his 30s or 40s riding a bike out of my driveway and into the alley. The man climbed up onto my back deck (not easy to do), threw my bike to the ground, ran down my enclosed stairway, unlocked two doors (4 locks) and proceeded with stealing my bike.

Electra Townie

Location

NW Bucktown
Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My awesome light blue Electra Townie was stolen out of my garage in Bucktown (near Western/Fullerton). I've only used it a handful of times over the past year, so it is in like-new condition. There aren't any other distringuishing characteristics, unfortunately. THANKS!

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
My awesome light blue Electra Townie was stolen out of my garage in Bucktown (near Western/Fullerton). It was last used on Sunday on the new 606 Trail and we discovered it missing from our garage Wednesday evening. I've only used it a handful of times over the past year, so it is in like-new condition. There aren't any other distringuishing characteristics, unfortunately.

FUJI Absolute 3.0

Location

Broadway Armory
5917 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD33L04871
Color: 
Matte Black, Blue Writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly New condition, If not cut off, black and Lime green U lock attached to 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 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?: 
about 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from out front the Broadway Armory, bike was locked to bike Rack with Cable Lock.

SOLE Foamside

Location

225 Michigan Ave
Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unsure
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Has Sea Foam Green wheels and slight wear on the bottom of the front left fork

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My Bike was locked to a bike rack outside of 225 Michigan and Water street. It was locked with a heavy duty cable looped through witha heavy duty U Lock. The cable was cut sometime between 1:30-6 as i saw the bike while at lunch.

6ku single speed gear bike

Location

John C Coonely
4001 N leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Orange rims with grey frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition, perfectly functional and has "Karis" writen on the side of it. It is a fixie with on brake in front

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7-8 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it in front of my school on the bike racks, and when I got out of school it was just gone

Torker U District

Location

1648 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAI029278
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a double prong kickstand, a water bottle holder, bike lock and tire pump attached. Brand new, bought June 2014 and gently used

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Had bike in my back stairwell, saw it at 1am on the 9th when entering, when entering next at 7pm same day, it was missing. Door may have been unlocked as contractors are doing deck work on the condo building, but they were instructed to keep door locked at all times. They do not recall if they saw it or not.

Specialized Dolce

Location

West Loop
Madison/Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602266842j
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, no personalization - did have a gold water bottle holder installed, white wireless bike computer and under-seat bike back (black).

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 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 hour
Incident Description: 
South intersection of Madison and Morgan on Saturday evening. Where the combination heads came together was smashed and bike was gone - just helmet and lock left :(

Trek 1000

Location

1440 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black pack on the back behind the seat, a white colored speedometer (not working), numbered stickers wrapped around the frame from previous races

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 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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
The thief gained access to our back yard by kicking in our door leading to the alley. He went up the stairs to our 2nd floor back deck, and it looked like he had a tool to cut the locks because they are missing as well.

Trek 1500

Location

1440 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red tie dyed handlebars, speedometer holder on handlebar, good shape bike, had numbers taped around the frame from previous races

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
The thief gained access to our back garden and went up the steps to our 2nd floor back deck. The back gate, though older, looks like it was kicked in. He might have been able to see the bikes from the adjacent alley near our house. He must have had a tool where he could cut the locks because they are missing too.

GRAVITY COMP20

Location

10 S. Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50CM
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gatorskin tires, two white bottle holders, missing crank screw cap.

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 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?: 
1-8 hours

83 Schwinn world sport

Location

Humboldt Park
1456 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
22"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red/orange handlebar tape.

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 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?: 
1day

Cannondale 700 M Quick 5

Location

Clybourn Metra Train Station
2001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EM89307
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought new on May 24, 2015. Brand new. Only used it for two weeks. *Small chip in the white paint on the horizontal crossbar. *1" Chip on the red paint on the left side of the fork to hold the front tire due to being in bike rack.

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?: 
4 hours. From 6:30pm-10:30pm
Incident Description: 
Incident time field didn't allow for a window. It happened between 6:30pm-10:30pm Locked the bike to a bike rack at the Clybourn Metra station on Armitage. The area is well lit. Bike racks are at bottom of stairs that lead to train tracks. It was locked up at 6:30 using a Kryptonite U-lock/cable combo and when I came back at 10:30, it was missing along with the lock.

Performance track frame

Location

3027 w cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Approx 50 cm
Color: 
Red with stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
phil wood hubs. Yojimbo wheels. Bent handle bars. Slightly bent fork. Broken headset. Seat post rusted in frames. Stickers: Brown Brothers, garbage pale kids, who daq?, three floyds, gay equality, bern, apple, lots o stickers

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?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Someone got in the front door and took my most prized possesion

Burley Runabout

Location

Home
5505 N Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C4005
Size: 
Not sure--I'm 6' tall and it fit me well
Color: 
Cream with black/white logos and black bars/seat/rack/fender
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well loved since 2004. One of a kind: New 4" rise handlebars Amling's Cycle sticker below the water bottle rack Left hand grip shorter than right Converted to single speed just recently Little bell by left grip has road rash on it

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?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of open garage (I know, I know...). Also stolen was a Bianchi Milano Dama (separate report here, same police report). Image not of my bike but those are the logos.

Bianchi Milano Dama

Location

Home
5505 N Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK731139K
Size: 
15 (?) - for women up to about 5'6"
Color: 
Celeste (light teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Tan 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Left my garage open (dumb!). Stolen in tandem with Burley Runabout (cream commuter bike, rare, separate report). The Bianchi was dead new. Image is stock but that's the bike. THANKS.

SE Lager

Location

Winchester & Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICSE10K05250
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Blue/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a bit dirty around the frame but has all original parts and the blue/brown color is still very vibrant. The handlebar tape is coming apart a bit. There are two stickers on them, one saying "Bike Winter" and the other "I dream on two wheels". There is also an Oak Park registry sticker on it. There is a bracket on the top tube for a U-Lock and a black rack on the back.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the garage door open when I arrived at 2:30 and when I left again at 4:30 it was gone.

Giant Escape 3

Location

833 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C34J5448MA140722
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, has a headlight on the left handlebar (though that is removable so it could have been taken off), has a metal water bottle holder on the frame (also removable)

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?: 
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?: 
2 days