Recent Reports

Nishiki Anasazi

Location

Butterfield Trails Apartments
Volks Ct
North Aurora , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA141206942
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly all black, has a black water bottle holder on frame and a small bike seat pack under the seat.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
We were away for the long Memorial Day weekend so the theft could have occurred any time between 5/26 and 5/30

Gary Fisher Bontrager

Location

NW Street Corner
55th and Hyde Park Intersection
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly used, bike seat is torn

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Overnight - Night of May 29th at 11:00, found stolen at 4:45 pm May 30th
Incident Description: 
Between 11:15 pm on the 29th and 4:45 pm on the 30th. I am very confused because the lock was still locked to the stand. Just the bike was gone. The U lock had been locked to the frame of the bike. Stolen from NW corner of 55th and Hyde Park sometime between these hours.

Schwinn Traveller

Location

622 W Wellington Ave, Unit 5
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3632043
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New body geometry seat. "Working bikes" bumper sticker on the frame.

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?: 
In garage over night. Missing in morning

1987 Nishiki Altron 7000

Location

Monroe Harbor
400 E Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with multi-colored digital tube frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a blue, yellow, and red pack attached under the seat. Had remnants of sticker from a triathlon on the frame. Green handlebar tape.

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?: 
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 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at the racks outside of the boat tender area at Monroe Harbor at 5:00pm. Returned just before 9:00pm and the rack I had locked my bike to was completely empty. Three teens were hanging around the rack, probably the ones that stole it by the way they responded to my questioning. I spoke to the people in the tender's office and they were not surprised that my bike was stolen from that rack. Said it happens all the time. Thanks for telling me when I spoke to you earlier while wearing my helmet!

Felt

Location

Ukrainian Village
951 N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52"
Color: 
black frame, silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
felt urban single speed (previously fixed gear) bike with breaks it has small dent on the down tube neon green handlebar type rear white deep v rim front black regular rim mount for iphone on bars with rainbow sticker that reads "love you blaketron"

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?: 
last put in there 5/18/17 (12 days ago)
Incident Description: 
I woke up to bike to school and my bike was not where I left it (garage behind my apt) at least 12 days ago. I last recall putting it away about 9pm on Thursday, May 18th. Both of my rooomate's bikes were still in the garage, but mine is missing. My grey Bern helmet and kryptonite lock were both hanging from my handlebars and those are gone too.

Scott Speedster

Location

1201 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GW114721
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a black saddle bag and Gatorskin tires. It is 5 years old.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I've lived in my current apartment for almost three years. I have kept the bike locked in the garage for that entire time.
Incident Description: 
I've kept my bike looked inside our common garage for the last 2.5 years. We have wall bike racks with cables attached to them. My bike was hanging from the wall rack with the cable attached to a u-lock. The u-lock was around the frame of the bike. The thief gained access to the garage, used bolt cutters to cut the cable, and then stole the bike with the u-lock still attached. I noticed the bike was missing on May 27th. I know it was there as recently as two weeks ago.

Surly Steamroller

Location

1819 N Albany Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike looks brand new. monkey butt red surly steamroller frame, black surly fork, rear velocity deep v, origin 8 chainring and bars, white all city crank set, flat pedals, two brakes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
30 minutes or less
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in rear of apartment outside during an apartment viewing. came back to see the bike gone, lock and bike both taken.

Sole Foamside Fixed Gear

Location

Soho House
113 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52mm MEDIUM
Color: 
Black with aqua colored wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new black bike with aqua wheels, fixed gear, hard chain lock very difficult to steak or even lift over a sign.

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike over night on Monday the 29th around 5pm and it was gone by this morning at 8:30 am

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

Residental
1929 W Newport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
vm91443
Size: 
tall
Color: 
Black with white and light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
this is the storage location for my bike
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our garage. The bike was hanging on its hook on Friday, May 26. The garage was open while we worked in the yard on Saturday and Sunday. We did not see anyone take the bike, but realized that the bike was gone when we went out to the garage Monday evening. We did not have the garage open on Monday so it must have happened Sat-Sun.

Trek800 Antelope

Location

Logan Square area
Kedzie Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small (Suitable for a rider around 5'2")
Color: 
Green, yellow, & blue frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a very colorful bike! Yellow seat, lime green handlebars, orange pedals, one red tire and one blue tire. Great condition. This bike is now sans crate.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen on Kedzie Blvd (Logan Square area) from the back of a residence.

Kent Dentra 2.6-26

Location

Orange Line Halsted station
Halsted and Archer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, no stickers or scratches on it.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked inside the Orange Line Halsted station.
Incident Description: 
(5.27.17) I left my bike locked on a rack with a cable lock wrapping around the front wheel and frame, as well as the back wheel. I took the train and left to go somewhere; the next day (5.28.17) I was dropped off at the station and went to pick up my bike to ride back home, but it was missing, as well as the lock. There was no sign of it at all.

Fyxation Pixel (Red)

Location

Blue Line Lounge
1548 N. Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PL1509180
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a cloud nine seat, a small black bell on the right handle bar, and a blinking light on front and back

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left my bike alone for thirty minutes under the damen blue line, in front of blue line lounge (locked up securely) and it was stolen.

Giant Defy 3

Location

Wicker Park
1645 West Wabansia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C5AV2027
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black White and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in really good shape. Not distinguishing features really. It has a grey water bottle holder on the cross bar.

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
I'm not sure when the bike was stolen, but it was sometime between Tuesday 5/23 and today. The bike was sitting in a storage area/hallway that is locked to everyone that doesn't live in the building.

Trek Fx 7.2

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Trek women's bike with a kickstand a water bottle holder

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?: 
<1-8hours
Incident Description: 
Locked women's new white trek bike outside of Northwestern Hospital Starbucks in the Feinberg Pavilion to the bike rack around 7:15am. Came out of work around 4:30pm and the bike was gone along with the lock. There is a camera outside of the hospital so hoping to see footage.

Giant Liv

Location

Alley
South Loomis St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used. Black oil marks along frame. Bike is Giant Liv (Liv is in teal/blue letters on the frame). Bike had lights and U-lock on it when stolen.

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?: 
1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stored inside enclosed fire escape. The door must have been left unlocked. Thief entered and removed bike, left door open. No evidence of breaking in.

Zinn Custom Titanium

Location

NW Corner of Benson and Church
1700 Benson Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
will update
Size: 
Custom XXL frame
Color: 
titanium gray (no coating)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom bike made for a tall rider, frame is very large and distinctive; Rohloff speedhub;

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5h
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to bike stand on NW corner of Church and Benson in Evanston at 6 pm, returned at 7:30 pm to find bike missing together with a second bike blocked by name cable lock to bike stand.

Trek 330

Location

Bike rack north west of intersection close to davis l stops
Church and benson
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with greenblue writing. All original parts from 1989

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour

Schwinn (unknown model number)

Location

6634 n glenwood ave, Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, moustache handlebars. Bike rack and mint green front bike basket. Recyclery sticker

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?: 
4 days

Trek Marlin 2012

Location

Roscoe Village
3017 N Damen, Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Trek Marlin bike. Size 21 Frame with green frame, white forks, 29 inch wheels, and white seat.

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
Incident Description: 
Left for work 9AM. Drove out of garage, did not check if garage door was closed upon leaving. Cam back from work 8pm and bike was gone with U lock on the floor.

Fuju Finest 2.3

Location

Residence
1403 N. Wicker Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Regular
Color: 
Silver/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle had a water bottle cage attached to the middle bar of the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
2 Weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the storage/laundry room behind my home unit. It was hanging on a bike hook locked to itself. Someone propped the self-locking gate behind my apartment open with a block of wood and removed the bike from the storage/laundry room.