Recent Reports

Raleigh Venture

Location

Rehm Park
East Avenue
oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U9YN15226
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In perfect condition. Water bottle cage. No rear racks. rear bike light attached to seat post

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?: 
up to 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked at 7:45am near fire station on East Avenue at Blue line at racks in Oak Park. Gone at 5:30. Later learned of similar incident the week before to someone else's bike

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Wicker Park Tavern
North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Bright blue with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only two years old. Will have a Two Wheel Tango (Bicycle shop in Ann Arbor, MI where bike was purchased) sticker on the seat tube. It is a bright blue color with white lettering and white handle grips. Will also have a bike lock holster/clip on the seat tube.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack on the corner of North Ave. and Milwaukee at approximately 8pm. I went back to retrieve my bike at approximately 12:30am and found it missing. The lock was cut and left at the bike rack.

2014 Fuji Tahoe 29er 1.5

Location

Rt 59 Train Station, Aurora Side
975 Meridian Ln
aurora , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD334L0468J
Size: 
Large 23"
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, forté campus pedals, forté soft tail seat

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
First day taking new bike instead of my '95 MTB to the train station. Got home about 6pm and bike and lock was gone.

Trek 920

Location

4120 N. Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had extenders on the handlebars, space for a bike computer, a new kickstand that had just been put on and had been shortened. Also: a little dot on the front wheel for the bike computer.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone climbed up and broke out a window in our garage, climbed in, and took the bike out the garage's side door.

Leader

Location

Steve Quick Jewelers
Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52"-53" frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chips out of bottom bar frame from putting bike lock on, mr dave stickers around handlebars, 2 purple spokes on back wheel (rest are black). 28" tires with small tread. Black basket on front. Black brake, black BMX pedals.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes

Cannondale

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Fm35108
Size: 
Women's bike
Color: 
Black with white writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at the Clybourn Metra stop while I was work. I came back from work to see that the bike frame and rear wheel were missing while the front wheel was still locked to the bike rack.

SE Lager 4

Location

Diesel clothing
923 N Rush St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SE270IC0406J
Size: 
small (49 cm)
Color: 
Black with red sprocket and red SE stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Customized the handlebar to ROAD STYLE BAR wrapped in RED grip 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 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?: 
90 mins
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike at the corner of E Walton St. & N Rush St. right in front of the Diesel store at approximately 10:45pm. I then proceeded to head to meet a friend at the Drawing Room across the street next to Urban Outfitters. At about 12:10-12:15pm I proceeded to leave the Drawing Room. Upon leaving I noticed that my bike was gone with no sign of struggle to get it. It was if it had just disappeared out of thin air. If you see this bike please let me know. It's very distinguishable.

2012 SE Lager

Location

1313 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers removed from frame. Chips of paint along bottom tube. Light blue taped handlebars. Gatorskin 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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I heard the sound of a power tool outside of a friends place. I believe it was used to cut the u-lock. There was nothing left behind. Bike, u-lock and helmet were all missing.

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Old Town
223 W Menomonee St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU306C1638F
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Navy Gloss
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition, no major damage/signs of wear whatsoever. There was a hamburger bell on handle bars, and red light on the back. Not other major distinguishing factors.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked in front of my apartment inside my gated patio area, and it was locked to a metal railing leading up to the stairs of my apartment. I have a very heavy duty U-Lock, and the lock was still on the railing this morning, unharmed, so it appears as if they somehow maneuvered the bike handles through the lock. Although this seems unlikely as I believe the frame was also locked up. So this leads me to believe that they may have had some sort of universal key to unlock the U-Lock?? Not sure what happened. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

2012 Schwinn

Location

Jeffery & 68th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
It was stolen while riding CTA Jeffery Jump bus. Bus number 4095
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen at 68th & Jeffery. Kid decided to take a bike off of CTA Jeffery Bus. He took off riding it in South Shore Neighborhood.

Schwinn Women's Super Sport

Location

Residential, House
4529 NORTH LAWNDALE AVENUE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
BG018173
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. Everything was original. Made 1971-1973. Has chrome fenders and yellow letters. The "super" has either the u or the p kind of faded. The pedals are also chrome. Black seat with chrome springs.

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?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen some time between 8pm and 11pm, it was last seen before 8. It was a rainy night. Bike was left unlocked in my backyard (alley door is locked and high). At 11, we realized the bike was no longer there when we saw our alley door had been opened and our side door was too. There were two other bikes near it, also unlocked, but only this one was taken. I live in a house, my backyard is not easy to look into because of high fence.

Botteccia

Location

Rogers Park
6426 Glenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red with white decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 1970's - Chrome lugs - has chrome fenders and carrier on the rear and old bottle type generator in front fork

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?: 
10 min. unlocked
Incident Description: 
It was in my enclosed back yard. While I went in to unload groceries and answer the phone.

Tommaso Mondial 2007 - RBTMMN867

Location

Home
N. Christiana Ave
Lincolnwood , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with Yellow Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tommaso Seat Bag Large - Topeak Harpoon Master Blaster Pump, 700c wheels. Cateye Astrale 8 w/ Cadence - Speed and Distance. Ritchey Z-Max Millenium Pro 2.1k. Selle Italia Saddle.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Locked backyard shed - 2 bikes stolen. Tommaso Mondial 2007 and Gray Fisher Wahoo - Black with yellow and red writing. Loews shed with pad lock - keyed. The shed locking hole was shattered allowing the door to be opened which the lock was never disengaged. Yard and fenced with gates as well.

Cervelo S3

Location

house
Richmond and Walton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNS3D13K10581
Size: 
48
Color: 
red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rotor crankset. Missing bar end cap on left side

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Climbed metal fence, went on deck.

Giant Defy

Location

Wicker Park
1830 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GF2B479
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used white handle bar wraps, white speedometer, and black village bicycle bag

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 hour
Incident Description: 
Playing basketball at wicker park. Basketball game moved to other side of court there for 10 minutes and bike was stoled.

2013 Allez Sport C2

Location

Timothy O'Tools
622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6060741961
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, red frame and black Wheels

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?: 
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?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Timothy O'Tools bar for an hour. When I came outside the lock was left on the ground. Incident was caught on camera, the lock was cut with bolt cutters.

GT Traffic 3.0

Location

Taj Mahal Restaurant
1512 W. Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H157R194
Size: 
M
Color: 
light olive green, with yellow strips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Toppeak back rack, a bell that sounds like a "tink," comfy hand-grips. You need a special pinhead key to remove both wheels and handlebar. Seat was secured to the frame using (chain and bike tube).

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
U-lock was bent out of original shape, snapped off from its attachment and left on the ground- fence was bent. Incident occurred sometime between 1am and 11:30am on July 27th, 2014.

Schwinn Men's Voyager GS 2009

Location

Think Simple Cafe
740 N. La Salle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA09A32436 Q10175180
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Black and yellow carry rack attached to seat post. Forward facing light (LED).

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?: 
8 hours and 15 minutes (or less)
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 8:45 AM and 5:00 PM on July 28th, the bike was taken from 740 N. La Salle where it was locked in front of Think Simple Cafe.

1985 Panasonic

Location

3523 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Color: 
Blue with Yellow brake wires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers cover most of the bike with a Daft Punk one on the front stem.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Came home and bike was gone from my home.

Raleigh Record

Location

1408 W North Shore Ave. Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White with orange stripe and lettering on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bell; two Schwinn brand saddlebags; unkempt thick black handlebar tape

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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was leaning against the railing of my back porch, which overlooks the locked courtyard of my apartment complex in Rogers Park. I went inside around 3:30p to put away groceries and became distracted with a variety of chores. I returned a few hours later, around 7p, to find the bike had vanished.