Recent Reports

2015 Ritte Crossberg

Location

Rush Professional Building
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bike was spec'd with SRAM Rival 1 groupset, Thomson stem and seatpost, TRP Spyre disc brakes, DT Swiss 350 / R460db wheelset, ZIPP Service Course SL-80 handlebar, Clement MSO tires

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Leaving work at Rush, heading towards where I had locked the bike (bike rack located at the south end of the Rush Professional Building, next to the valet parking lot) only to find the bike missing and the u-lock cut through with an angle grinder.

Trek Skye S

Location

1212 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU089C4958M
Size: 
17-inch with 29-inch wheels
Color: 
Matte Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nearly new (purchased Sept. 2017), WSD, purple water bottle cage, locking skewers, small scrape/rough patch on left brake lever, Village Cycle Center sticker

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?: 
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?: 
Always kept in garage, had been locked without being used for approximately 12 days
Incident Description: 
This occurred in a condo garage with my car parked in front of my bike rack and additional bikes; and my car sits between two large SUVs that makes it more difficult to get my bike in and out. There is a gate to enter the garage area and then a standard garage door to enter the parking area. Bike was locked and secure when I entered the garage to park my car on Dec. 19 at 1:30am; when I returned to the garage on Dec. 19 at 12pm, the bike was no longer there and the lock was cut and placed to look like nothing had been tampered with. My building's maintenance guy is just as perplexed as I am about how the theft occurred in what is supposed to be a secure space.

Trek Madone

Location

2123 West Rice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
White, Black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. Had a holster on the handle bars for my Garmin. Has a red water bottle holder.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was on the bike rack in the basement of my condo building. Someone came in through the back door, went down one flight of steps, and took my bike.

Public C7

Location

Garage off alley
842 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack/basket holder There is an old registration sticker in the seat shaft

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?: 
Off and on for several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked garage sometime between Tuesday, December 12, after 2 pm and Friday, December 15, at 3 pm. Most likely sometime on Thursday midday.

Bianchi Dama

Location

5 N Oakley Condo
5 N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Teal/Celeste blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition celeste blue Bianchi ladies bike. Two teal water bottle cages, white handle bar tape, mount for bike computer, clip on peddles, reparto corse wheels, sticker from "Sutton's Bay Bikes" has a small tear on the teal seat left side rear from a fall.

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 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on bike hook from ceiling in locked storage locker. Locker was located in storage room 1st floor of condo building. Door was cut, lock was intact.

Bianchi 7

Location

5 N Oakley Condo
5 N Oakley Blvd
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition white and red mens Bianchi .Two water bottle cages one red one black, white handle bar tape, mount for bike computer, clip on peddles, white ISM adamo split saddle, sticker from "Sutton's Bay Bikes"

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 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on bike hook from ceiling in locked storage locker. Locker was located in storage room 1st floor of condo building. Door was cut, lock was intact.

Giant Defy 5 (Purchased 2012)

Location

Elizabeth Street
730 N Elizabeth Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A2F5028377
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack over back wheel, In-line brake levers, bike in good condition

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike taken as garage door was left open and attended for short time.

Trek 1500 SLR

Location

Student Center West
828 S Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 8, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3417477
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought minimally used in August, in excellent condition. Handlebars had red zebra print, Working Bikes sticker on frame

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?: 
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 (12:45pm to 3:45 pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the side of Student Center West by the gym on the UIC West Campus (between Wolcott and Damen).

Kona Dew Boston

Location

1943 West Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 8, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and neon green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike, labeled "Urban Adventours" along bars, has a few small Red Sox stickers on frame, has bright green shields over both tires, lightweight aluminum frame. It is from a Boston bike shop, so it is probably the ONLY one in Chicago.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
It was locked behind my building in a locked, gated area. It was locked here for two weeks.
Incident Description: 
I went away for a couple of weeks to return and find my bike missing. The lock was completely intact and left on the fence, still locked. I am unsure how this could have occurred. The building said they did not remove any bikes. Perhaps it was taken apart.

Sunday BMX

Location

Home
4539 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red BMX with chrome handles and a low seat. Has a black Go Pro 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My red 'Sunday' BMX bike was stolen from my gated and fenced backyard this morning. It was not visible from the street or alley.

Misfit psycles

Location

scott needleman
36 S Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black w/ white fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. EASTON written on both rims in large print.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen along with Yakima rack in basement of apartment.

Specialized Diverge A1

Location

Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower
300 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602347273L
Size: 
Frame size 52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased brand new in July and has been well maintained since then. Nothing special or distinguishing about it other than it's bright, shiny red frame.

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?: 
Parked at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 6th, gone when I got out of work at 7:15 p.m.
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked on the east side of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower at 300 E. Randolph St., a very popular, high-traffic, and well-lit area. It was locked through the frame and I also had "Abus Nutfix Quick Release" locks on my wheels.

Marin Nicasio

Location

350 N LaSalle
350 n Lasalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
031725379
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Planet Bike fenders, platform pedals with Black Holdfast straps

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?: 
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?: 
during the day

GT Transeo 4.0

Location

35th-Sox Red Line Station
35th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 4, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CM17B001622
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black w/ Orange lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, so the paint and tires are still in good condition; it looks like a pretty new bike still. The fork has a blue lock out knob. It has thinner tires for city driver instead of normal mountain bike treaded tires, a bike rack with a "Keep Knoxville Beautiful" sticker on it and a blue "Our Revolution" sticker on the frame, and a lock mount attached to the fork.

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?: 
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?: 
between 1-11 hours while I was at work
Incident Description: 
The lock is a U-lock with a cable. I must have not locked the U-lock to the frame, but just to the bike rack, and the cable was wrapped around the frame and cut. I locked my bike to a bike rack inside the 35th-Sox Red Line station after you tap in with your Ventra card. I believe there are cameras there. I left my bike there around 7 am for work and returned around 6 pm to find the cable cut with my U-lock uncut with my helmet still locked in it.

Windsor Wellington 2.0

Location

Kenmore Gardens
N. Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 3, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a U lock around the frame of the bike, that was not locked to a solid object at the time of theft. There is a gel seat attached to the bike that was added by the owner. Frame in good condition, with a few scratches.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
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 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from storage room at apartment complex. Only residents have the key to access the bike room. Stolen between late October and Decemer 3rd 2017.

Cannondale CAAD8

Location

One North Wacker
Wacker and Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 13, 2017 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YM06268
Size: 
56" Medium/Large
Color: 
Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some scratches on top bar from lock, lock nuts on wheels and seat, broken mount for lock on main post

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in front of my office building and a restaurant at the ground level near Wacker and Madison. I came out around 5pm and found the rack empty. As I stood there holding my helmet, a woman came up and asked if my bike was locked up there. She said they were having drinks at the restaurant and saw someone in a hoodie come up and start sawing at the lock. Sparks were flying apparently. Someone from their group called the police, but they didn't show up in time or at all. Two people approached the thief and asked if he was stealing the bike, he said yes and carried on. She said it took a few minutes and then he climbed on and rode north on Wacker. No one from the restaurant knew anything.

Surly Cross Check Mule Mug

Location

West Town
2649 W Walton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M160102729
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Has black saddle with steel rails on the back to fit a babyseat

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

Fyxation Quiver

Location

2131 W Haddon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
OVFM1307077
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1X10 with rack (Banjo Bro Panniers also stolen) Paint is banged up from the lock but bike is fine. Bar tape was coming off and black tape had been patched with red

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?: 
nightly spot
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open over night from 11/28 to 11/29.

Cannondale

Location

1818 Ashland Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Black with yellow writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Cannondale bicycle with yellow writing

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 days
Incident Description: 
garage was broken into and the bicycle was stolen

2011 Scott CR1 Team Edition

Location

Target
1154 S Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2017 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black Full Carbon with Red and White Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean, good condition. Decepticon Sticker as a head badge (yep.) Couple knicks here and there on frame. Old Shimano 105 Group, 3T Components. Fizik Saddle with Red Stripe.

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?: 
1 hour.
Incident Description: 
Time stolen at 11:50-12:10. I locked bike to the bike racks provided outside the Target on Roosevelt and Clark Sheldon Brown style--rear wheel within the rear triangle. Stayed inside the store for an hour and found my bike and the lock gone when I went outside. Spoke to security and said thief had back towards camera when fiddling with the lock. To which I have to give props for getting through the newer Abus Granit 640. Thief reportedly went westbound on Roosevelt St at 12:00-12:30pm.