Recent Reports

2017 Fuji

Location

Belmont Red Line Stop
945 West Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18" Frame....26" Tire
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2017 Fuji...bright orange...bought new this year. No scratches dings or dents. Speedometer installed. (right side). Disc brakes.

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?: 
Just over an hour
Incident Description: 
Locked outside of a busy train station stop. Constant foot traffic. Other bikes on the same rack. Gone in about an hour. No one said or saw anything. No cameras.

TREK Alpha Roadbike

Location

350 W Wendell ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU174C1555J
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Black and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition - no special distinguishing features

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on sidewalk in front of apartment, lock disabled and bike stolen.

GT Dyno Pro Freestyle Tour

Location

Sedgwick and Dickens
2117 N Sedgwick
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green 97' GT Dyno Pro Freestyle Tour in fair condition. New Vans Odi Cult flangless grips, new black GT LP-5 20" tires. 20" Black 3 spoke GT Mag 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

Bianchi Torino

Location

N Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK753998J = frame code; LX4722110J = bike code
Size: 
about 50cm (51?)
Color: 
pea green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is good, recently tuned up. Paint is dinged from use. Brown seat, brown handlebars, fenders are black plastic (planet bike I think), expedition rack with "put the fun between your legs" sticker. "Sanctuary city" sticker with Chicago flag on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regular parking spot -- overnight
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open overnight

DBR Outlook

Location

Apartment Complex
5220 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 2, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
For an adult about 6’
Color: 
Blue with white tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a cup holder on the handle bars, the arrowbar part of the handle bars are loose and spin around

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?: 
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?: 
Locked and unlocked daily over 3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen the morning of July 2nd. Noticed missing July 2nd at 4:00pm

TRIBE BICYCLE CO - OMAFIETS

Location

1057 N Wood Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 1, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition - has only been used a handful of times.

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?: 
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?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of a closed garage between the hours of 7:30am-2:30pm on Sunday July 1st. Bike was not locked but placed in front of a car.

Critical cycles Harper single speed

Location

5740 N Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new. About 3 months old. Slight tear on left side of seat.

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?: 
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 day

Genesis Tour de Fer

Location

Millennium Park
E monroe street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
An unusual copper colour. It is a steel touring bike. It had a leather brooks saddle in great condition

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?: 
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?: 
30 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a rack at millennium park. It was in a busy area with large police presence, so perhaps the lock was picked.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Uptowm
914 W Agatite
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G0384
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple wrapped handles, small black bell on handlebar, black back rack. Front wheel and U-lock were left behind.

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 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 weeks

SE Draft

Location

House
2161 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S117JG0587
Size: 
58
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, less than a month old; bright orange large SE bike

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside my apartment

State - Matte Black 5

Location

648 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC201601579
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used black single speed bicycle. Brown saddle and brown handlebar tape. Two stickers on lower back-left frame. Brake wear on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Hour

Specialized Allez

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 North Broadway Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602004797G
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red with White Detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in fairly good condition. Red frame with white Specialized name and detailing throughout. Recently had Gator Skin tires installed on both rims. Back tire was going flat when stolen but front was in perfect shape.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up outside of Lakeview Athletic Club on the corner of Broadway and Clark around 4:30. Upon leaving the gym about 6/6:15 noticed that both my lock and bike were gone.

2006 or 2007 Specialized Allez

Location

1317 West Roscoe St, Coach House
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm?
Color: 
Silver Gray. Black carbon fiber fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has been converted to a single speed. Has a Hurley singelator on the back. No rear brake. Bullhorn handlebars with black tape. Velo-Orange pedals. Rear wheel does not match front wheel ( rear is a origin8 wheel ). It is the bicycle on the right in the attached picture

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?: 
Bike is parked there every night
Incident Description: 
Someone came into the front yard and stole my unlocked bicycle. The bicycle is a single speed conversion. It is the bicycle on the right in the attached picture.

Trek 2013 FX 7.2 19 INCH

Location

Bucktown
2213 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C7695H
Size: 
19 INCH
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LIKE NEW CONDITION, NOTHING DISTIGUISHING

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?: 
Not locked but was in garage for months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from our garage in Bucktown which was mistakenly left open by our neighbors.

2013 FX 7.2

Location

Residential
Lyndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C5507H
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition since it has barely been used.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our garage which was mistakenly left open by our neighbors.

Trek 7.0 (I think)

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
~185 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition overall. 5-6 years old.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at 10:45am on Thursday and returned at 5:15pm and the bike was gone.

Fuji Finest 1.0

Location

Rush University
1735 W Harrison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal handlebars, 7 years old, black seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
1-8 hrs

Specialized Allez Sport Triple

Location

4438 n spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has shimano pedals, a black rack over the back wheel, a black brooks saddle with a security cable, an old cat eye wired computer mounted to the handlebars.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It is always there between rides
Incident Description: 
Was in my closed garage.

Montague Paratrooper

Location

Outside Stan's Donuts
30 Roosevelt Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium: Wheel 18-Inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thick black frame.

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?: 
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?: 
2 Hours

Schwinn

Location

4200 N Hazel St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had no seat at time of theft, I keep the seat in my apartment. Bike is practically new, has a lock holder on the support bar in front of the back tire.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days