Recent Reports

Diamondback Topanga

Location

By Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 8, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
08I0020652
Size: 
18" Mens
Color: 
Dark Blue with black trim & white badging
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hard tail with front suspension. Street tires. Frame top bar is an unusual slant design with square shape. Add ons include light blue climbing bars, clip in pedals, 2 black water bottle holders, under seat storage pack, black disc brakes.

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 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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Broad daylight at corner of Sunnyside and Ravenswood. Locked to rack next to another bike. Came back after lunch, my bike was gone and another was in its place. Spoke to owner of adjacent pizza restaurant. He's going to look at security camera footage for me tomorrow.

Bianchi Boardwalk

Location

520 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight scuff marks on Bike, it is white with the words Boardwalk printed on the side.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Someone swiped the bike on the long weekend. I was moving in and had it locked

Raleigh Mojave 4.5

Location

2341 N albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18" Frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in mostly good condition - minor paint damage to underside of frame and on crank. Bike had bike rack mounted to the rear axle. Pedals were platform with cloth and velcro straps. Frame has small metal decal from Intown Bicycles Atlanta, GA. Tires are thin street tires and not mountain bike tires as shown in the photo.

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 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?: 
12 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign around the frame around 6PM on 9-7-14. At 7am 9-8-14 the street sign was damaged and forcibly removed from the ground with the bike missing. Bike could have been ridden after being removed from the sign with some difficulty due to U Lock being attached to the top bar of the frame.

Trek "Mountain Trek"

Location

6307 N. Claremont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, decent condition. Trek "Mountain Trek"

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 years (last used about a month ago)
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked, but stored in a locked common storage area at the condo where I live. No sign of breakage to the door lock, so whoever took this must have had a key to the storage room (i.e., a neighbor or someone who has access to their key). Pictured is the bike (center, foreground) in the storage area from which it was stolen. Bike was last seen in the room on Sept. 3, discovered missing on Sept. 7.

Ross

Location

western blue line o'hare branch
western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rust on chain and reflectors. gray tape on underside of handlebars with black foam grip on main handles

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike overnight and bike was gone when I went to retrieve it in the morning.

Trek 7.5 FX WSD

Location

East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU249C118-1D
Size: 
20" or 20.5"?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was purchased brand new in 2010, but was still in very good condition. Frame is black with very small gold flowers and Trek written in gold cursive writing. Light gray rubber handle bars. Small metal bell on handlebars. Black gel seat cushion placed on top of light gray rubber seat. Black zipper pouch attached underneath the seat. Bottle holder.

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?: 
Bike was locked up at approx 1:45 PM and was discovered missing at 4:45 PM. Security footage shows the bike was stolen around 2:20 PM
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack across from East Bank Club (east side of Kingsbury Street) at approx 1:45 PM. The bike was discovered missing at approximately 4:45 PM. Security cameras from the East Bank Club were able to capture images of the bike being stolen. The bike was stolen at approximately 2:20 PM.

2014 Trek Crossrip Elite 54cm

Location

1402 W Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SKS fenders front and rear, packing tape to protect the paint, a computer mount on the stem, hybrid spd pedals

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was present on 9/5 at 2200 and gone by 0645 on 9/6. It was locked with a kryptonite series 2 u lock through the rear wheel with a cable through the front wheel. There were burn marks, presumably from an angle-grinder on the cylinder, but the cable and hook of the lock were gone.

Mercier

Location

Augusta and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
small
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mixte Mercier, 1960's, made in France, honey colored Brooks saddle, all original components, tan leather grips, black fenders.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-8 minutes
Incident Description: 
As I was riding home, I stopped and put my bike down at Augusta and Rockwell. I walked a few feet away, paused to talk to my boyfriend for a few minutes and when I walked back for my bike it was gone. My fault, I know, but this bike has great sentimental value. It was my aunt's from the 1960's and my man built it up beautifully (and bought me the saddle for my birthday.

Schwinn

Location

Apartment
Hinman Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" medium to large frame
Color: 
Orange fading to burnt yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Over ten years old but very good condition. I added a Zefal brand cargo rack to the rear tire, removed the bottle holder and also the hand grips are exposed gray foam handles (I had removed the black nylon covers). I had also fastened a large red crate to the rack with bungee cords.

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 street sign.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign in the parking lot next to my apartment building for easy access during the summer. Was last seen August 5th around 6:45pm and was missing the next day when I went to use it at around 12:00pm. My wife's bike was also locked to the same sign but with a U-lock and was still locked.

Giant Cypress LX Women's 2014

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2150 North Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Sea Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with Sea Green Color of 3 months, U-Lock

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of 2150 North Lincoln Park West for 2 days because I take it to work everyday. I missed taking it one day and the next day it was gone. There are other bikes too parked in this area overnight so I took the risk of parking it outside instead of bike room.

Leader 720-TR

Location

Western & Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older frame, various scuffs. Brown Brooks saddle, gatorskin front tire, thick slick rear 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr during my bus ride on the front rack of the 49 western bus north.
Incident Description: 
I put my bike on the front bus rack to Lawrence from Western pink line. I started to doze off, being so late, and when I awoke, my bike was missing and the idiot driver said some guy took it.

TREK

Location

SNAP HAIR SALON
470 North Ogden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
WINE RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY GOOD CONDITION. STREET TIRES. METAL SLIDE REAR RACK. HANDLEBAR LIGHT. SLIGHT TEAR IN FRONT OF SEAT.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Didn't personally see it happen but a young woman came running into my place of business sayying that a bike was stolen by a young and slightly older black youths.

Trek Classic Cruiser

Location

Water Tower Place
Chestnut and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C64FR626
Size: 
adult
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike when I arrived at work at 8:45am and was missing when I left at 3:30pm. Do not know exact time bike was stolen.

SE Racing LAGER (SE Bikes)

Location

Bad Apple Bar/Restaurant
4304 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD285L0343J
Size: 
52 cm frame, narrow tire width
Color: 
dark red (maroon)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was relatively new, only 3.5 months of use. Bike had a CICLO URBANO yellow sticker on the lower front part of the frame, near the pedals, also had a U-LOCK holder on the frame, close to the back wheel. Slender black bike seat.

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 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?: 
4-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack in front of the Bad Apple Restaurant and Bar. The front tire was found alone the morning of September 6th with the U-Lock attached to it, still locked to the frame. There were two older bikes locked to the rack as well. The thief must have detached the tire and taken the frame and the back tire without needing to break the lock. There are usually many people smoking outside of the bar late into the morning, the area is commonly not known for thefts, especially in front of a busy establishment.

Trek blue green bike. Mountain bike frame. City tires. Plush cushion

Location

Revive
1144 N Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small to medium female
Color: 
Teal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
60 min
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked on Milwaukee ave in front of government housing while I got my nails done. When I came out they had cut through my buffo hard-core u lock.

KHS Bicycles 2014 URBAN XPRESS

Location

Home
3731 W Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
J14JO1253
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, one month old.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I store my bike in my locked basement next to my apartment. I just noticed it was gone one day.

Dahon D7

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" wheels
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was only purchase three weeks ago. There is a bike sticker number M-938

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked to a lamp post/stop light on a sidewalk.

Mercier Kilo Team ( lugged and unbranded)

Location

Home
2241 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm (c-c) is 53cm(c-t) with TT of 523mm and standover of 30.4 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Badge on head tube is from a state park. It was meant to be a badge for a walking stick so I'm sure no one else has it. The saddle is a cork style saddle from Gilles Berthoud. The crank is a silver sugino 75 with the non drive side installation threads half stripped. One of the crank bolts is gold while the rest are silver. Both pedals are MKS GR9 with Power grips installed however only the left one is useable, the strap for the right side pedal is laced through the negative spaces in the pedal. Chris King headset. Matching Nitto seatpost and stem. Handlebars are Nitto bullhorns with a Gran Comp dual lever brake lever in the center. Wheels are silver Mavic Open Pro with gum walled tires. The rear wheel has a hologram type sticker (4mm thick strip) trim running around the flat part of the rim. Real wheel also has an LED red light in the spokes. The stem and seatpost are both Nitto Crystal Fellow. There is a piece of black leather sewn around the top tube hiding a dent on the tube. Also the photo is current except for the fact that the rear wheel matches the front, as in they are both silver Mavic Openpro with black gum walled tires.

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?: 
Bike was inside of apartment. Roomate left the door unlocked. The bike was taken between 3:00pm and 5:00pm
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 3pm and 5pm someone walked into my apartment and walked out with my bike.

FUJI

Location

2031 S CLARK ST
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT HAS YELLOW FUJI LETTERINGS WITH exp.com sticker in front of the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes 3 meters from where I stand
Incident Description: 
, I got inside our building lobby and I remember I got a note in the mailbox day before that I have a package in the manager’s office. I went in and get my package and on my way to the elevator the secretary called me and ask me to come back and the manager wants to talk to me. So I left my bike beside the rest room which is next to the manager’s entrance door about 3 meters from that door. For about 2 minutes our conversation lasted and when I look back my bike is gone. I went up stair to dress up and then took off to the police station on 18th St. and State St. About 30 minutes when I got back to the residence one kid approached me telling me “they sold your bike for $30.00” . Thankfully the security camera got it on record as the guard and the manager confirms it. The guard told me the thief does't live in the compound but her grand mother does. He told me his name is Blake Smith.

Focus Variado Tria

Location

Northwestern University
Campus Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Silver, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tri bike with an aerobar, mountain bike pedals, Pro-Lite speed wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
Few hours