Recent Reports

schwinn women's ranger 26" mountain bike

Location

uic campus
1007 w harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Blue with a white front fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is practically new I just got it this summer. It has a cargo tray in the back but it's loose so it can't hold anything. Also it doesn't have the original seat, instead it has a schwinn cushioned seat.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the uic campus. It was last seen around 11:30 therefore it was stolen with in an hour span.

trek 7.2fx

Location

clark and lake
201 n clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtv104c6243j
Size: 
25
Color: 
blk/gen
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. There is i installed ring bell, cell phone stand,plastic water bottle ,cariier

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5hours

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Augusta and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Bacon is my copilot" sticker "gettin' high" aircraft sticker Full racks/fenders

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to railing in front of my sisters house, when I cam back out my bike and the lock were both gone, and the railing had been cut through

1973 Raleigh Sports

Location

Armitage & Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good condition. Tire-powered front light, worn brooks leather saddle, original reflectors, 3-speed shifter, bell on left-hand handlebar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on the side of a residential building (unlocked). Bike was taken from this location.

Kent Intl 92707 GMC Denali Womens Road Bike

Location

Drummond Elementary School
1845 W Cortland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
White with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is white with blue lettering and design and it has a large black fender on the back tire and one on the front tire. It has a speedometer magnet on the front tire. There is a small black Bell bag attached under the seat. I also have a black flattish LED light attached to the pole under the handlebars. It has a removable Bell gel seat. There is black electrical tape on the inner end of the handlebar silver tape. And then there is the silver metal water bottle holder on the bottom frame. The bicycle is in good condition. No rust. No dents.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
about 7 1/2 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured with a cable, link chain and a padlock. It was attached to the fence in the playground at my work, which is an elementary school. Upon dismissal of the students I noticed that the bike was not where I had left it and then noticed the cable on the ground and it had been cut. The rest of the lock and link chain were not there.

Schwinn Tempo

Location

Carlson Building/JT's Restaurant
1637 Orrington Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Turquoise & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively worn frame; white handlebar grip tape; silver hand breaks; faded black suede saddle

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?: 
Overnight (approx. 7 hours)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack, using a cable w/a padlock, in front of the entrance of my apartment just above JT's restaurant in Evanston, IL around 8pm the night of June 9th. Later that night around midnight, a fire alarm went off in my apartment building and when I waited outside with other residents, I saw that my bike was still locked there (as I pointed it out to my roommate who had not yet seen my new bike). The next morning, the bike and lock were both missing.

Next Power Climber

Location

UIC College of Pharmacy
833 S Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24" Wheels
Color: 
Silver with Reddish/Orange Accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusted Chain

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?: 
Bike had been locked for 2 days behind the UIC Hospital by Polk St. and Wood St.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked behing the UIC Medical Hospital on a bike rack. I was locked with a chain with a greeen covering. I left it there 9/23. When I went back to check on it, 9/25, it had been stolen.

Trek 1.2 C D

Location

600 W. Chicago building
Larrabee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu248c2466e
Size: 
50
Color: 
black white and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handles bars are wrapped in white leather which are falling off from wear and tear

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at the 600 W. Chicago building location and road my bike back from lunch. Locked it up with my u-lock mini as usual. That was at 130pm CST. When I went to retrieve my bike at around 430pm CST it was gone. No signs of the lock or bike.

Trek 1000 SL

Location

Bike rack outside of The Field House Sports Bar
Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black Front, Silver/blue back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Trek 1000 had a brown leather brooks saddle, shorty 6 front brakes, Bontrager race lite front wheel, mavic ksyrium rear wheel.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The Cable that was put through the frame multiple times then around the bike rack was cut and the bike was taken.

Cannondale - Badboy Ultra 2007

Location

1960 Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in fairly good condition. It is a black bike with black reflective writing on the side. It is unique because it looks like the bike is made for mountain tires, but it actually has city tires. It also has (newly replaced) disc breaks. It can be distinguished by a World Bicycle Relief sticker on the main tube and the right grip covering doesn't have an end cap. Of the two tires on the bike, one tube has a long piece for the air pump while the other tube has a short piece for the air pump.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a solid bike rack in front of 1960 Lincoln Park West. There were 4 bikes on the rack and none of them were touched, which leads me to believe that the lock was destroyed to get the bike.

Gravity Dutch Hybrid

Location

wicker park
le moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
womens
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition 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?: 
left in open garage for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage was not working and did not close bikes were stolen directly out of the garage (first garage in the alley).

Mercier Kilo WT Emerald Green 56cm

Location

wicker park
lemoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm revolution
Color: 
emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
in detached garage door was left open for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage door was broken and did not close properly - 1st garage in corner of the alley. Someone came in and just took 3 bikes out.

Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike

Location

Home
330 n clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 12, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its my two year old sons Radio Flyer trike that was stolen from my hallway. My mountain bike was also stolen t three years ago and then recovered at a flea market thanks to this site! Wanted to see if someone spots another one of mine.

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?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
Someone took it from my hallway. My mountain bike was taken three years ago and found for sale at a flea market thanks to this site. I m guessing this will be at one as well.

26" kent del rio men's cruiser

Location

4317 n monitor av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
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?: 
2months

Schwinn "Coffee"

Location

Den Theater
1335 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult Size - Just a regular cruiser.
Color: 
Mocha / Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was fairly new with a brown leather seat and grips. One of the grips had a plug missing (the plastic plus that hooks the grips into the handlebars). There was also a broken bell on the right side. The top was broken off, but the bottom part of the bell apparatus was still attached to the handlebars. It is just black, and you can see the gears, but can't make a noise.

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 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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
I went into the Den Theater in Wicker Park to see a show. Afterwards, I went to have a drink with friends, planning on receiving my bike and going home once we had a drink. When I returned to the theater, my bike and U-lock were missing. I didn't look for the bike when I left the theater, assuming it was there. I'm not sure if it went missing while I was in the theater or in the bar. There was no sign of the bike or lock. I had locked the bike to a pole, as there were no available bike racks to lock it to. I have a feeling that after the play, when the area was less crowded, that a thief sawed through the U-lock, and left with the bike and lock. The bike was in great condition, and had brown leather seats and grips, making it a bit of a target. Lesson learned.

Specialized Globe

Location

Residential Condo
3800 block of Sheffield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Rusty Orange-ish Color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When they took the bike it had a very unique, ugly (yet functional) white wire basket with lots of bungee cords attached to the basket. There was also a cell phone holder which was a little brown pouch with birds on it attached to the handlebars. Bike has: Two lights, a mirror and a bell on handlebars; bike rack is attached below seat (not attached to axle on wheel), adjustable water bottle holder above Specialized Globe logo, light on basket, light on rear frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
At least two bikes were stolen from the storage area of the basement in our condo unit located on the 3800 block of Sheffield Ave. We have a video of two men going in the entrance in the back of our basement around 4:00 am on Sept 21st and coming out with the above listed bike.

Scattante W350

Location

2201 W. Addison Street, Apt. 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD330L1430J
Color: 
White and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new. No distinguishing characteristics.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

TREK X-CALIBER 5

Location

Aveda Institute
2828 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU297C5406H
Size: 
29
Color: 
SILVER/GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a wheel display system (monkey light) on the front wheel.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was gone along with the lock.

Trek PDX

Location

Hyde Park / University of Chicago
5541 S. Everett Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with silver stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1. University of Chicago Police (UCPD) Registration Sticker 2. Rear mounted rack 3. Fenders 4. Disc brakes 5. Grips have the label SRAM on them 6. ***A few rear spokes have been replaced - they are chrome in color, while all other spokes are black***

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
Thief disassembled street sign to bypass the U-lock. The U-lock was a combination U-lock by Kryptonite (however, the combination was set to the correct combination, but it appears that the thief did not realize this as the lock looks locked regardless of combination). In the end though, it appears the method of theft was dis-assembly of the street sign.

Trek 7.1 FX 2013

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU114C9741G
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
FRONT AND REAR FENDERS, WHEEL LOCKING SKEWERS, SHORT BAR ENDS, LOCK HARNESS ON THE VERTICAL BOTTLE BAR. (There is a video available of the bike theft)

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to a street sign at 5:15pm Sep 16 2014, next to the valet service of Soho House Chicago at 113 N Green St, in Fulton Market. The bike was caught on security camera being stolen Sep 17 2014 at 5:42am. The thief is a bald African American male that took the bicycle and left his in its place. His bicycle did not have brakes and was basically not useable.