Recent Reports

2010 Scattante XRL

Location

Marquee condo parking garage
1464 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black with bright red bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 2010 Scattante XRL frame on which I had a dura ace triple chainring and components. The bike is all black with a few red and gold stripes. The bar tape is bright red (not pink, as in this picture) and other noticeable features are a pannier rack on the back which was spray painted red (but is chipping so parts are silver), two "Vanderkitten" stickers right about the Scattante writing on the seat tube, and a black combination cord lock that secured the rack to the frame and looped through the underside of the saddle. One one brake partially works and the parts are extremely rusty (was going to rebuild it this year).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 years on and off, that's where I kept it when not in use
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen at 5:30 pm. Security footage of two men in reflective vests using a power tool to saw off locks was given to police. Theives cut locks on two bikes and rode them out of the garage.

Trek Marlin 5

Location

LSD and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu271c4769k
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
black and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, american flag "american Outpost" sticker on frame. LED lights and small bag under 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?: 
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?: 
3 hours in park entrance northwest corner of LSD and Monroe
Incident Description: 
Bicycle cable was cut and left at the scene.

I don't know

Location

Dollar Tree
51st & Cicero
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks like picture just a little dirtier

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?: 
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?: 
4 minutes

Recovered: Soma ES

Location

Hyde Park
52nd St & South Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
wine red/maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White cotton handle bar tape, continental gatorskin tires, black seat. Note: seat post bolt is missing - seat is rusted in place.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
On 8/6/2018, owner reported that bike was recovered. Bike was stolen on the night of Thursday July 8 from 2nd story porch between 10:30 pm - 8:00 am. Intruders must have jumped the surrounding fence and walked out with the bike.

Trek FX 7.2

Location

4827 N Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"? 21"?
Color: 
pale powder blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 2012 model. Custom rear panel with collapsible pannier on left. Upright handlebars; the Bontrager "b" is missing from the end of one of them. At the time of theft, the bike had two rear lights: one tiny one on the seat upright, one larger, removable one (USB chargeable) clipped to the rear panel.

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
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into overnight.

Johnny Loco

Location

North Park
3236 W Victoria st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Cargo bike
Color: 
Sage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extremely unique dutch cargo bike light weight aluminum box for up to four children. Mint 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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
I arrived home at 1 AM and saw my garage was closed. The next morning we woke up at 7:30 AM and saw the garage door was open. Our gate to our yard was open so it is obvious that somebody walked in through the alley open the back window to our garage cut the lock open the garage door and likely had a friend left her into a truck. ( there are cigarettes on the ground of our garage as if they fell out of someone's shirt pocket). We live in a very quiet area of the city so I am fairly certain that this was a planned theft. The gates to our yard were open about a week ago which I did not think much of, but I am guessing they were scoping out the situation.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Just north of Millenium Park
341 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M, 54 cm
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition. Has cheap plastic rear half-fender, and a poorly fitted front full fender that is mismatched from the rear fender. Has a round silver sticker near the bottom of the frame from a New England bike shop.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour

Torker U District

Location

Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
sticker on frame, bike race w/basket on back, set up singlespeed w/fixed 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike has been stored in secure basement area. Was not used in about a week and went missing. Date and time are estimated.

Fuji Declaration 552

Location

Home- Apartment building- BJB properties
424 West Diversey Pkway, Apartment 400
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD063L0745L
Size: 
average adult road bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
not even a year old, Fuji Declaration 552, silver bike with a yellow and black U-lock holder on the frame. U-lock is likely broken. leather on seat is peeling on the back right of the seat. back tired was flat at the time of it being stolen. was taken from private apartment bike room at the corner of Sheridan Road and W. Diversey Parkway

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen when locked to itself in the bike room of a private apartment building on the night of June 27th. Was discovered missing on the morning of July 7th. Apartment building is 424 West Diversey Pkwy, located on the corner of Sheridan Road and West Diversey Parkway. Bike was locked and stored in the first floor bike storage room which is only accessible with a valid apartment key.

Surly Cross Check

Location

1818 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
perfect condtion

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
days
Incident Description: 
My house was broken into and my bike was stolen.

Pure Fix - Whiskey

Location

West Town/Ukrainian Village/East Village
1818 W. Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
NHS12085202
Size: 
43cm frame/650C wheels
Color: 
White frame, purple/blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a white frame and deep purple/royal blue wheels. Gator skin tires and a black plastic rear fender. The frame has some scratches and wear on it, and attached to the handlebars is a bell that has dinosaurs on the side and an eyeball on the top. My u-lock is also mounted on the frame below the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I've been storing my bike, along with two roommates' bikes, in a sunroom area in the back of our apartment since we moved in over a year ago. Around 11:30 p.m. July 6, all bikes were there, but by 8 a.m. July 7, all were gone. Not sure how they got in as we all habitually lock the back door to our building. Bikes were in a locked room, but not locked to anything inside the room. Appears they wheeled the bikes out to the back area between us and the coach house, lifted bikes over our fence into neighbors' yard (as that's where our helmets were found), and exited through the back alley. They ditched one of my roommate's bikes in the alley a few houses west of us, but took the other two.

Diamond Back

Location

AMC Dine In
600 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing cover panel on right handle bar that covers gear switch

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike at around 7 pm on rush street outside the entrance to the AMC theatre close to intersection of Rush and Ohio. I came out at roughly 10:15 pm. I found the bike missing and the cable and helmet left at the rack. I asked the theatre if they had cameras outside. They didn't. I went across the street to see if that building had cameras. The garage told me they weren't focused on the spot.

6KU 55 Beach Bum Blue Wheels

Location

546 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
6SF16C1002
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black with light blue wheel wells
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less then 1 month old. Had front and rear rain guard, white light and small rear red tail light

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 metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
Every night for over a year used this lock in this location. This bike only 1 month old
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the same location it had been in a closed gated area every night. Gate lock had been missing so someone must have opened the large gate doors to get in. Bike was gone next morning with cut cable lock left where bike was

Nishiki Royal

Location

Logan Square
2600 block N California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
KJ17684
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Grey w/ maroon and gold accessories
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Tape on right handle bars slightly ripped.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night

Pure fix juliet

Location

Mc.donalds
Diversey and narragansett
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
All black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had only had the bike for 2 weeks it was almost new condition was 10 out of 10

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?: 
It was locked for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
I went in to eat something i was coming back from football practice and come out the mcdonalds at 6.40.

Liv Avail 5

Location

Capital Grille
633 N Saint Clair St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL Women's
Color: 
White with orange and black/grey trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Used for about 2 full years, but no damage or marks. Currently has a black bell on handlebars, as well as the base of a cell phone holder, and a small black skull front light (which is easy to take off, so probably not going to stay on). The water bottle holder is broken on one side but still useable. Pedals have toe straps. Small black rack on back of bike. Specially purchased and fit for that bike. It's on slightly crooked so really tough to put on the 2nd pannier. Back tire is gatorskin brand.

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?: 
45min or less
Incident Description: 
Was locked outside of Capital Grille on 633 N St. Clair St., near Michigan Ave and Ohio. It is a busy street, and it was daylight. I was on the corner, less than 20 ft away with my back to my bike, doing a peaceful protest against the restaurant for less than 1 hour. I think the car valet staff may have been involved because when I first arrived, he came up next to me and was chatty, asked me if I was going to lock my bike (and asked about the weather, etc). It really struck me as a strange interaction, and I told the other protesters about it when they arrived. Unfortunately, I didn't move my bike, even though I was suspicious. Considering I was there for less than an hour and it was taken from right behind my back, it seems like he was involved. I'm just freaking out right now and can't stop crying. I'm going home to find my serial number so I can call the police and file a report. Please help if you can!

Mongoose BMX

Location

1162 W Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
silver with red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike was old, scratched-up/poor 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
three bikes stolen from my garage while I was at work. I believe another resident of my condo building left the garage door open.

Puma Funk Single Speed

Location

1162 W Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Bright Green, Gray, and Bright Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike is in good condition - bright pink and green colors

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
three bikes stolen from my garage while I was at work. I believe another resident of my condo building left the garage door open.

FUJI Sportif 2

Location

6721 N Lakewood Ave, Apt. 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD133L0861L
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks pretty new, The grip tape on the right side of the handlebars is ripped

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike going into work, it was gone later in the day.

Townie Electra

Location

1162 W Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
women's
Color: 
silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a hybrid cruiser. good condition, u-lock attached to frame, Bern bike helmet also stolen and was attached to 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
My three bikes were stolen from my garage when I was at work - sometime between 8 AM and 4 PM.