Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Wicker Park
Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. It has road bike handlebars and Shimano shoe clips. There is likely an orange or a white plastic tag around the seat/stem from registering it in a former apartment's bike storage. The seat is white with some black down the middle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging from the ceiling of our garage, not locked to anything. The lock was looped around the bike and was subsequently found in our trash bin in the alley. We are located in Wicker Park

Jamis Citizen 1 2014

Location

Loftworks on Michigan
1919 S Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Y13L000605
Size: 
Adult Size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a wire lock with an orange ring on it. Also had a masterlock on there.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 day
Incident Description: 
Noticed that the lock was cut through. Neighbor to the left parking spot's bike was also stolen as well.

Schwinn hybrid

Location

Garage / Alley
2030 N Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
Large bike ~ 4" taller than an average size bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is in good condition, it's about 8 years old. It's 21 speed, blue with silver 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was not locked, it was stolen out of a garage
Incident Description: 
Royal blue Schwinn - older model in good condition. Tall hybrid bike

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Merchandise Mart
330 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU274C5667G
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black w/red stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Next to new. No kickstand, red sticker under seat on back for apartment. No drink holder. All original parts.

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?: 
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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen along with lock from second bike rack south of Kinzie on Wells next to Merchandise Mart. Was in the middle of several other bikes.

7.1 FX TRK

Location

potbelly sandwich shop
630 davis st
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu069c7035g
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2013 good condition

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 was not locked. 5.5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was located underneath stairwell of Potbelly, where I work.

Specialized Crossrads

Location

Mildred Court Condos
2701 N mIldred Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14764
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly Used (lived indoors for the past 2 years), has a light attached to the front and a red blinking light attached to the back, tag on it saying "Shanahan 2701 N Mildred"

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?: 
26 hours
Incident Description: 
* I am not sure of the time. The Bike was locked at 8:00 PM Monday, July, 18, 2016 and the missing bike was discovered 10:00 AM Wednesday, July, 20 Bike was locked in a designated bike rack in a locked area behind the building. It was locked second in from the right on a bike rack. The cable was through the back and the u lock was locked to the front. To access this area you must have a key to the building (or i guess be good at climbing gates).

2009 Bianchi San Jose Three Speed Conversion

Location

Home
2439 N. Spaulding Av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H9MRO5351 D10255245D
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pighead horn attached to handlebars, 3-speed Hub

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from our garage during the overnight hours.

Gary Fischer

Location

W Sunnyside Ave & N Damen Ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The main frame has a sticker from "Sports Hut," a small mom and pop sporting goods store in Wayzata, Minnesota.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
24 hours

Spot Wazee

Location

Home
2714 W Julia Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~ 52 cm
Color: 
Green and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has silver pedals with red straps, rear rack, disc brakes, belt drive, internal hub.

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 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?: 
48 hours

Schwinn Cimarron

Location

Thompson Center S E corner
W Clarke
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
women's
Color: 
Light blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition; fat cross posts; super-cushion seat; silver/white/baby blue; mountain bike style

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Returned to bike after day of work, all bikes on rack appear to be missing or stolen, including mine. No locks present at scene.

2013 Giant Avail

Location

Stolen from SE corner of Lawrence and Spaulding (on Spaulding)
Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown, but was previously registered
Size: 
Women's xmall
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches, but still in great condition. Handlebars covered in white tape. Small bike bag attached to 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked bike to bike post. However, lock was found there, on ground, still locked to post. No damage done to lock No bike. Possibility of lock didn't secure to/catch bike when I locked it originally?, hence bike not locked at all? But I don't know how, as I would have heard and/or saw lock fall to ground when I originally locked it? I contacted area businesses for security cameras, with little luk. Northside Realty (4753 N Spaulding, phone 7734637040, Saima was person I spoke with) has outside camera with direct vision of the area, but she was unsure how to work the camera/look up footage record at this time. Bike was previously registered within City of Chicago. But I do not have the seriel #.

Leader 725

Location

Humboldt Park
Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U/K
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All flat black with black wheels, track/racing handlebars, hold fast straps on black platform pedals. 2016 model. Front brake only. Fixed gear only, no freewheel. Stolen from Humboldt Park with a Kryptonite New York City lock attached.

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 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: 
Bike was locked to our back porch in East Humboldt with a Kryptonite NYC U lock. Porch was broken and bike was taken between 5pm-10pm on Saturday 7/16. Frame and fork updated slightly since picture was taken due to recall. But generally as pictured.

Trek Multi-track

Location

Board of Trade Building
141 W. Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black/Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition for its age. Red bag below seat. New mirror on left handlebar end. Two water bottle holders. Holder for air pump beneath center support water bottle holder. Hooks for a handlebar gear bag on front fork.

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
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in a designated bike parking area under the overhang of 141 W. Jackson (Board of Trade Building) at the corner of Van Buren and Financial. I locked the bike to a bike parking stall at 7:15 AM using a combination lock cable device. When I went to leave at 5 PM the bike and lock were gone.

Black frame

Location

Truman College
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very bad,pedal is broken

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hr

Surly Cross-Check

Location

Rogers Park
1159 W. Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51-52 cm frame
Color: 
Robin's egg blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 gear, front and back weather guards on the tires, rack in the back, bar-end shifters, salsa bell lap handlebars! The Surly logos have been scratched off the down tube. The handlebar tape was black and fraying. Metal foot petals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
I store it down in our locked basement storage everyday
Incident Description: 
Neighbors left the door from the alley and the storage door unlocked.

Fuji Absolute 1.0

Location

250 E Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IF71103814
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a Laacke and Joys circle sticker on frame. At the time of theft, there was a bike rack on the back. Also at the time of the theft was a black siva atom port attached to the rear wheel (I did not have the battery in when the bike was stolen). Bike has some scuffs/wear and tear but functionally in great shape.

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?: 
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?: 
~ 8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked in the bike parking area on the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus off of Huron Street. Bike was locked in the same manner as every other day. When I returned from work, my bike was gone along with my cable.

Eighth Inch Scrambler Messenger

Location

1000 Sheridan Rd
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black frame, white wheels and trim, blue handle grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always

Specialized sirrus sport

Location

339 w Barry ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602067019K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black, red accents
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Bianchi San Jose - 49cm

Location

Logan Square
1742 N. Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK701505E
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Green (light pale green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition - Is missing the silver plugs on both handle bars. Had a yellow clip on light in front and a black/red clip on light in the back.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike correctly Ulocked to a pole in the ground by the street. The person who stole my bike removed the pole from the ground and slid it out from my bike lock. When I returned my bike was gone and the pole was laying on the ground.

Schwinn

Location

Residential area
Near Pratt and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult women's bike
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike has a basket on the front of it and a completely duck taped seat. I don't know the model, year or serial number because I recently bought it from a yard sale and hadn't made it that far yet.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Both my roommates and my bikes were under our building (stupidly unlocked) and we forgot about them because of the rain. Someone saw them, came into our back yard and fled with their prize leaving the gate to the alley open.