Recent Reports

Schwinn Gateway

Location

granville red line station
granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
T2079082090022901225446
Size: 
28 inches
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, brown handles and seat, women's frame/ mixtie, back rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the train at 8am and came back at 4pm and it was gone

Surly Pacer

Location

Alley behind
1476 W Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M11122216
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Sparkle Boogie Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Alloy Fenders, Nitto Front and Rear Rack, Revolights, Matching Leather Honey Brown Brooks bar tape and Swift Saddle, Nitto Saddlebag Grip front/back, toe clips with matching honey brown leather straps, PDW fenderbot rear light, 2xPDW Cosmic Dreadnaught lights attached to front rack (on the sides), zip tied medallion on stem (#89), PlanetBike Superflash on seatpost, carradice chester frame bag in green.

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?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Thief entered open garage and took bike.

Cannondale Trail 5 29er

Location

1540 W Fullerton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 14, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black, red/white/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

Ridley X Fire

Location

2537 N Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
383302
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 Ridley X-Fire built from the ground up. Notifiable features include custom Belgium colored headset spacers set to match top tube paint, and gold brake cable end caps. Bars, stem and seat post are Zipp Service Course. Cranks are Sram Force with chain ring bash guard. Rims are H Plus Son laced to Sram X9 hubs. Saddle is white Eddie Mercx Prologic.

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?: 
over a year
Incident Description: 
This bike along with my Single Speed Niner One 9 were stolen from inside my building during the day on Sunday. Two males broke in through the building's lobby window and walked out with both bikes in broad daylight. When confronted by a resident who saw them leaving they told her that they were requested to pick up the bikes be me (not the case).

Jeep

Location

2736 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 14, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
AL6061T6
Size: 
Very large
Color: 
Chassis is Metallic Blue- JEEP logo is Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vannot find recent photo... But I did find a bike with almost the EXACT same hassis. A monster truck of a bike. Produced by Kent for JEEP (about 10 years old, great condition). Huge reverse arch carbon fiber front fork. Large Red Spring in Rear suspension (for identifying). Large Silver disc brakes. Dual hand grips. (Normal and vertical)

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 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?: 
9+ months
Incident Description: 
Removed from my porch (somehow) which is a half story above ground and would have required a ladder, climbing, or pick up truck. Stolen during rain on the morning of March 14th.

Schwinn 700c

Location

2451 W. Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
maroon/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Soft pad on the seat....black spoke rims...white lines on tires

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over 1 year
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the stairwell of the apartment and stole the two bikes

Kelly road bike

Location

West Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
54cm Kelly road frame and fork Green Mix of Campagnolo 10-speed components (Record shifters) Zipp 404 clincher wheels Rasta splash bar tape Fizik Arione saddle Ritchey classic seatpost

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?: 
Several months

Specialized Dolce

Location

1020 W. Ardmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with Blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Had Shimano pedals on it when it was stolen. They left the front tire, but could be easily replaced.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approx. 4 months
Incident Description: 
I don't know exactly when it was locked. I haven't ridden my bike during the winter. I last rode it during the last days of fall. It was locked inside of my building's bike room. Only the front tire was locked as it is very cramped in there. Plus, there are bikes that aren't even locked, but weren't stolen. Apparently someone really liked this one.

Leader carbon front fork, stem, handlebars and brake levers (Parts Theft)

Location

Damen Brown line stop
4643 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer. All black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Front fork was disassembled and removed without defeating the lock. Bike was locked to a rack on the opposite side of the street from the Damen brown line entrance.

RRB Cycles Custom

Location

DT
200 n dearborn #3603
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 cm (maybe 51)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with red handle wrap. SRAM components. http://imgur.com/9T7rG4X for a picture.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
left bike overnight by bike rack on side of building. Must not have locked it to the rack properly, I'm positive I locked it though. Came back in the morning and it was gone.

Windsor Wellington 1.0

Location

200 West Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Led headlight and blinking rear light. Apartment registration sticker on bottom bar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Fewer than 10 hours

Scattante R0560

Location

Condominium indoor parking garage
2001 S. Indiana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icf8b00302
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gator tires, Cat Astrale, Aerobar, cleated pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
4 years
Incident Description: 
Theft occurred between March 9, 12pm and March 11, 7am.

Raleigh Detour 4.4 2012

Location

Ogden and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS021511701
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, a little scratched up. Rack on back. Flat Planet Bike seat.

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?: 
One day.
Incident Description: 
My bike got a flat tire near Ogden and Milwaukee. There's a bike rack right at the southeast corner, which is where I locked it up. I came back a day later to get it and it was gone.

Schwinn

Location

3235 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard mens
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, rusted chains and tire spokes. A sticker on the frame for parking at Moody Bible Institute, or a rectangle rusted spot of it was removed.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Jamis Beatnik

Location

842 N. Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black with a grey band that says beatnik
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent condition, has a fuggedabouitt lock on the front of it. The foot holders were broken off, right one completely snapped off, left one mostly snapped off. Red bike seat, wheel locks on both front and back tires.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn't locked, but it was locked into a "secured" building, just out front of my door.
Incident Description: 
Roommate and neighbors said it was last seen at 5:45, and then not seen at 8:45.

Bianchi Axis Ultralite Race Cyclocross Bike

Location

The Shamrock Club
210 W Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
black with teal teal, black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition scratches in the paint and tape was peeling at handlebars. Had a underseat bag and light on front. Cyclocross tires.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
lock was cut at the combination and thrown with helmet to the side of the road.

2006 Lemond Versailles

Location

Where it was stolen from
2016 w cortland st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Cream / Gray Carbon Fiber
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White and black sram apex shifters, alexrims wheels, shimano ultegra cranks....and a white sticker outline of the skyline of chicago on the top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
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?: 
Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in my enclosed front porch. I'd had a party and guests were still present so I did not lock the front door to the enclosed porch. Bike was taken from enclosed porch some time between 2am and 7am

Vanquish

Location

lakeview
bradley pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46.5cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
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?: 
6 months

Schwinn

Location

Village west vet
840 n western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's my beater bike so it looks pretty worn. The frame is full of half torn off stickers. It has drop handlebars with brake shifters. My pedals are a bright golden yellow color, that would be the most distinguishing part. There may also be a rear light below the sear held on by a zip tie

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was dropping my dog off at the vet for some tests. I turned away for a minute while my vet asked me a question. She said she saw the guy steal the bike, didn't realize it was mine, he was around 5'8"/5'10" dark skin, round face, khaki shirt

Nishiki (Mountain bike)

Location

House
W. Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
(tall enough for someone 6'1")
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Pedals. The Gear Shifting cable was loose (not the housing/rubber - just the wire). The chain guard (chrome) may have been jammed a bit. It had 2 locks on it... I'm sure they're cut off now. It had front and back fenders too. The handlebars used to have the extenders on it... they were stolen a couple months ago. So, the ends are uncovered - on the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I got back at 6:45pm. I put it in the basement area. The door locks, so I felt no need to lock up my bike. My landlady noticed it was gone at 7:30pm. So it happened within a 45 minute window.