Recent Reports

Trek FX Sport 4

Location

UBS Tower
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU218C6200N
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint Condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked for 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in the alley way of 1 North Wacker Drive in Chicago, IL, 60606 on June 4th, 2019 at 3:00pm. Video surveillance footage from building security showed the suspect using an electric power saw to cut the lock.

Schwinn continental

Location

STK CHICAGO STEAK HOUSE
Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1973 Blue schwinn continental, mild rust, made to fixie, torn black tape on handle bars, neon green rims.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked out side STK steak house 5:00 pm. Bike and lock taken. Had seen people through the window checking out the bike. Had went out to accommodate them and went back inside to work. After my shift it was gone.

Jamis Renegade

Location

200 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
4181K00770
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Rear Rack

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen, bike and lock gone from NE corner of Aon Center.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

One South Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect

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?: 
8 hours

Motobecane Mirage S

Location

2362 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, very good condition. Black aftermarket fork with white trim and TEAM painted on the sides.

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

Cannondale F400 or 800

Location

Bucktown (Chicago)
2100 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large (19" frame)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike but kept in impeccable shape, looks brand new. Replaced Off road tires with street tires had a comfort seat and there was a silver bike lock mounted inside the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Home
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked Garage.

Unknown

Location

222 Washington Blvd
Washington
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Male Adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT has a pump holder and a rack in the back. Good condition. Rusty chain. Stolen from 222 Washington in Oak Park on May 26 2019

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen some time during the day. The bike was locked to a fence in the back (parking area) of the condominium building.

Specialized Limited Gray Mountain Bike, pre-2016

Location

1627 W Farwell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6O3014320F
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large gray bike with large specialized logo in its frame, with slight rust in the gears and pedals, and a “Flats 4 Life” sticker on the bottom of the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since 4:30 pm the day before
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 10 pm on May 24 and 1 pm on May 25, the bike was taken from the locked lobby of my apartment building, to which only residents of the building have key access to.

All City Macho King LTD

Location

3817 S. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Green/White Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MAVIC Allroad wheelset, Fizik saddle, purple headset spacers, Juin Tech brakes w/ Ultegra discs, Ultegra shifters and crankset set up 1x, Deore XT rear derailleur.

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?: 
It was in my own garage, unlocked. Neighbors may have left the door open.
Incident Description: 
Estimated time above. I left for work at 11:30, everything was fine. My roommate left at 3 and said he didn't notice anything either. In the evening (around 7) our neighbor from across the alley knocked to let us know our garage door was open, that is when we realized several bikes had been stolen,

Trek 1.1

Location

225 w wacker parking garage
225 w wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New shomano spd pedals, grey, black brooks saddle, black rack on back.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Have footage from 225 wwacker. Cut the lock and rode off south down Franklin from the garage.

Gary Fisher Aquila (sp?)

Location

Garage
7415 N. Winchester ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 20, 2019 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Early 90’s has a few stickers one says “Enjoy Being One”....it’s been awhile since I was able to ride and lost an old hard drive with all photos. I just switched out mtn bike tires to road tires and going to call Roberts Cycles in rogers Park who recently did a bunch of work on it to see if they have my serial number and other descriptions

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked to itself with an older u lock and u lock chain
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage,they must’ve jumped our locked side gate,entered garage then exited thru side gate because it was unlocked this morning...elementary school’s cameras on back playground and on our garage don’t work:(

Trek Lexa

Location

2020 W 21st Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU340C6244H
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing rear wheel reflector. Wheel and sprocket sticker on frame. Shimano Click'r pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage. Garage door forced open.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Outside Catch 35
35 W. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty unique brand and color, seven years old but in good condition, some rust on the chain

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?: 
8 hours (to my knowledge)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the intersection of N. Dearborn and W. Upper Wacker Dr at 9:00 am on May 22 and returned to find my bike and lock missing at 5:00 pm.

2018

Location

2605 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E18053507
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition

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

Schwinn

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing left handlebar knob. Has yellow registration sticker from Colorado still on seat tube of frame. Has U-lock around top and down tubes.

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?: 
Not locked. Door to outside is locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in storage room of my building, unlocked along with several other bikes. I was out of town from the 16th through the 21st. When I went to get my bike out of the storage room this morning, it was missing.

Trek

Location

Back of building in alley on black stairs
1459 North Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grayish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In decent condition.. had something that said crowbar on front of handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2-7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked out back behind where Ragstock clothing store is in Wicker Park on Milwaukee Ave. was locked to black pole under black stairs. Lock was still secured and on ground.. bike was stolen.

The North Face YAVAPAI

Location

Joy Eshleman
909 W. Lakeside Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
22”
Color: 
Light Blue shimmer
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly refurbished bike with all new cables, new comfort seat, Shimano brakes, Ergon GPS-1 grip-shifts and round bicycle bell on right handlebar

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
As seen on security camera footage, thief broke into locked garage with screwdriver at 12:39am and was in garage for a total of 39 minutes. Seven minutes after entry he brought bike out to private sidewalk and then went back in garage. Police drove through alley at 1:00am with lights on. Thief stayed in garage until 1:18am and took bike with him out arched fence door to alley.

Cannondale Trail Sl 29er 4

Location

College of Medicine Research Building
900 South Wolcott
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
KM94101
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition, it is a size large with 29" wheels. All parts are stock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
5 hours

2008 KHS Flite 100

Location

California and Logan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm tt 60.5cm st
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well-ridden, minimal surface rust throughout. Some changes from the picture; tires are black now, pink bar tape instead of grips, piece of pink tape on seatpost, more stickers--most obvious are reckless records on the seattube and a black and gold 312 label on the downtube. Rest of the specs: 57cm Flite 100 Rear Alexrim Race 28/15T All-City Cog/All City Hub Front Mavic Cosmos Sugino 75s/48t Dura Ace Chainring/Rusty ass Izumi Toughness MKS Pedals/All-City Cages 120MM SALSA STEM Fizik from WWI Some seatpost White light on the fork Red light on driveside seatstay

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5+ hours
Incident Description: 
Thieves came in through the front window of my apartment and left through the front door. My roommate's laptop was also stolen.

mongoose excursion mountain bike

Location

kenwood academy high school
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"? im 5'3
Color: 
black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ok. scuffed gear shift‚ worn down breakpads‚ left handle grip is coming off. bell on left handlebar. possible reflective stickers? little battery lights on handlebars and seat stem. honestly this bike only looks nice cause the coloring is intact, its mechanically janked.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9am to ??? (i was in school all day so i know it was gone by 4:15pm
Incident Description: 
my bike was stolen from the bike rack at kenwood academy high school near the main door‚ no security cameras caught anything. also they took my helmet which i lock to my bike who does that?