Recent Reports

Cannondale r400

Location

Clark and Argyle
W Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vuelta Corsa Wheels, black bar tape, light and pedometer fixture on handlebars, clipless pedals

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I think the U-lock may have been compromised, or maybe I improperly locked it.

Bianchi Pista

Location

My house
3109 w lyndale st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
navy blue with white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Brooks brown leather seat, bright blue bullhorn 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a week

Schwinn Tourist

Location

Macy's
21 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
13A52758
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver with red decals, has a blue and white "Hands Off" bumper sticker on top frame post, red and white "Liberal" sticker on vertical (seat) post. Black handlebars and wheels/spokes.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked in front of Macy's, was gone when I left 5 hours later. Front wheel U-locked to frame over bike rack.

1980s Trek Elance

Location

7-Eleven
2757 n pine grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's Bike - 59cm or so
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black pedals, blinking lights attached to both front (white) and rear (red). Shimano shifters. Black and tan tires. Black tape around 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into the 7-Eleven on Diversey and Pine Grove for about 10 minutes to get a few items and left the bike right outside the front door unlocked. When I returned, the bike was gone.

Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed

Location

Merlo on Maple
16 W maple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 12, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L 2E 020 0293
Size: 
Mens full size 700c wheels, 3 speed
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition - not brand new, purple plastic basket, extended stem - higher handlebars, Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed, black frame, silver bell on left side

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 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?: 
30 days

Windsor Wellington 2.0

Location

Crilly Court Community
1709 N Crilly Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 5, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two way silver/metallic petals. The petals serve standard shoes as well as cycling cleats. Also a sticker with my information from a previous residence.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike could have been stolen up to 1 week earlier. It was in a rear, gated area of the Crilly Court apartment complex where the lock was cut and the bike was stolen. I believe it was an inside job because it was in the middle of the complex and furthest away from the street where common a passer-by would be able to spot it. Thus, someone working or living inside the community likely took it.

Bianchi Pista

Location

2200 W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 21, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Men's Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, bullhorn handlebars. Yellow road lights on side of both wheels.

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?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Back porch of a friend's house. The porch has an entrance to the sidewalk...so people can see inside the back yard.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

chicago union station
Adams street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 22, 2014 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
it was a tall bike made for someone around 6 foot
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was in mint condition, with blue grip tape around the handlebars.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone over the weekend came and cut the cable and took both cable and bike

Surly Troll

Location

849 W BUENA
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 19, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2013 model, black rack and fenders, Roscoe Village Bikes sticker on the seat tube

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal fence overnight, discovered missing at 8:45am. The fence was not compromised and the lock was not left behind.

Trek 2013 Early

Location

garage
2035 W crystal
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV198P0013F
Size: 
Frame 54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame, all black single speed city bike that was in exceptional condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Locked in my garage on and off for better part of 8 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with trek U Lock Armored Series lock through the frame and front wheel. While not in use the bike was kept in the garage locked in this manner since May 2014

Marfield

Location

Wrigleyvile
Newport and Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rust

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 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?: 
few days

Felt F65X

Location

N. Lincoln Avenue
2950 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 CM
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt Crossbike. 2x10 drivetrain, has two garmin mounts, one on the stem, the other extended on the handlebars. On the left side of the rear skewer is a small connector for a trailer. Handlebar tape being held down by electric tape on both bar ends, but the right side is missing the end cap. Rear fender, but no front fender.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through both wheels and frame to city provided bike rack. 2900 N Lincoln in the early afternoon. Was in the shop for no more than 20 minutes and there was another bike locked to the same rack when I returned, albeit with a U lock.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Just next to Chicago Union station
120 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Stock color - grey ( with Cannondale written on it)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike - scratches on handle. No front deraileur (removed it due to repair). Seat top has visible cracks. Silver stand near chain. Rear mudguard present. One bottle holder on 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one hour
Incident Description: 
Had locked the bike to a bike rack near Chicago union station at 11.30 am approximately and gone for an hour. Came back and found the bike completely missing. No traces.

Fuji Absolute 2.1

Location

Lincoln Park
2470 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21M (large for 6'2" male)
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a relatively new (Sept 2013) matte black Fuji bike in very good condition. It has silver writing. In addition, there is a blue and red "LSB" sticker on the lower mid-section of the bike frame facing the front wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was likely the only one stolen out of the bike cage in our enclosed parking garage because it was one of the nicer bikes in very good condition. It was locked through the frame and both wheels so it was unlikely that they rode it out.

Raleigh road bike

Location

Apartment
Bittersweet and Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, for a man around 6"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.Dark green road bike with light on front and back, small black under-seat bag attached. Sticker on top bar with phone numbers to call in the case of an accident.

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored on the back porch of a third floor walk-up apartment. Porch area is located in an alley, and is not visible from the main road. Bike was not visible from the alley either. Looked out on porch and bike was gone. Cut cable lock was left behind. Incident likely occurred at night.

Schwinn Madison

Location

apartment
Webster & Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Built for someone 5'0" to 5'5"
Color: 
Sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a seat with duct tape around it, and a registration sticker with a green maple leaf that says "Maple Bluff." May have another sticker with Chicago Roller Derby. It has a back fender/flat carrier and a black basket attached.

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?: 
Months in an enclosed porch with two locked entrances
Incident Description: 
Our two bikes were stolen off of our enclosed porch. There is a locked heavy duty gate to get into the shared property, and then a locked door to get into the building (2 apartments). Our space seemed like a trusted area, we have two upstairs neighbors that are serious bike enthusiasts. The locks into the apartment were not broken/damaged. Thief did not take new U-Lock, helmet and bike pump.

Custom black and lime green fixie

Location

Back deck/fire escape
Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
None
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black and lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom bike with no brand name. Black frame, lime green bullhorn handlebars, lime green wheels, dark green velcro-strap pedals.

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?: 
12 hours, overnight and morning
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on my fire escape deck. People keep stuff like grills and chairs on the decks too. I was going to bring it inside, but I forgot it overnight and in the afternoon, I noticed it was gone. The back of the building is locked, and maybe two dozen people have access to it. Only a handful of people would have walked near the bike to see it was unlocked. Nobody says they know what happened.

Orbea Ordu TT bike

Location

Shoreham apartments
400 E South Water Apt 2307
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rare Campy Chorus 10 TT Gruppo , Mavic Carbone wheels

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Stolen from the Bike Room at the Shoreham Apartments: Looks like a big job, other bikes gone too

Soma Double Cross custom build

Location

Jimmy John's/Flaco's Tacos
46 E Chicago ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 8, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
Graphite/Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape, custom build. SRAM Force 22, Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes, H Plus Son Archetype rims laced to DT-Swiss 350s, Bontrager RXL stem & carbon seatpost, Challenge Grifo tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked to a pipe cemented into the wall in the basement of 46 E Chicago for about 36 hours.

Cannondale Synapse 7 Model #2RAS7T54

Location

CME Building
30 S. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 8, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
RM53447
Size: 
54 CM
Color: 
White with red and black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Handlebar tape sealed with black duct tape near the ends of the handlebars.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Cannondale Synapse7 white with red and black decal. Locked to a sign post outside of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, on the east side near the underground parking deck entrance. Locked bike with U-lock through the frame and front tire and cable lock through the back tire to a sign pole. Locked around 8:45am, came out around 6:30 pm to find bike missing with no sign of broken locks.