Recent Reports

Cannondale 700 M Quick 5

Location

Clybourn Metra Train Station
2001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EM89307
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought new on May 24, 2015. Brand new. Only used it for two weeks. *Small chip in the white paint on the horizontal crossbar. *1" Chip on the red paint on the left side of the fork to hold the front tire due to being in bike 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?: 
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?: 
4 hours. From 6:30pm-10:30pm
Incident Description: 
Incident time field didn't allow for a window. It happened between 6:30pm-10:30pm Locked the bike to a bike rack at the Clybourn Metra station on Armitage. The area is well lit. Bike racks are at bottom of stairs that lead to train tracks. It was locked up at 6:30 using a Kryptonite U-lock/cable combo and when I came back at 10:30, it was missing along with the lock.

Performance track frame

Location

3027 w cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Approx 50 cm
Color: 
Red with stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
phil wood hubs. Yojimbo wheels. Bent handle bars. Slightly bent fork. Broken headset. Seat post rusted in frames. Stickers: Brown Brothers, garbage pale kids, who daq?, three floyds, gay equality, bern, apple, lots o stickers

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?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Someone got in the front door and took my most prized possesion

Burley Runabout

Location

Home
5505 N Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C4005
Size: 
Not sure--I'm 6' tall and it fit me well
Color: 
Cream with black/white logos and black bars/seat/rack/fender
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well loved since 2004. One of a kind: New 4" rise handlebars Amling's Cycle sticker below the water bottle rack Left hand grip shorter than right Converted to single speed just recently Little bell by left grip has road rash on it

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?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of open garage (I know, I know...). Also stolen was a Bianchi Milano Dama (separate report here, same police report). Image not of my bike but those are the logos.

Bianchi Milano Dama

Location

Home
5505 N Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK731139K
Size: 
15 (?) - for women up to about 5'6"
Color: 
Celeste (light teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Tan 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?: 
Wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
Left my garage open (dumb!). Stolen in tandem with Burley Runabout (cream commuter bike, rare, separate report). The Bianchi was dead new. Image is stock but that's the bike. THANKS.

SE Lager

Location

Winchester & Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICSE10K05250
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Blue/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a bit dirty around the frame but has all original parts and the blue/brown color is still very vibrant. The handlebar tape is coming apart a bit. There are two stickers on them, one saying "Bike Winter" and the other "I dream on two wheels". There is also an Oak Park registry sticker on it. There is a bracket on the top tube for a U-Lock and a black rack on the back.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the garage door open when I arrived at 2:30 and when I left again at 4:30 it was gone.

Giant Escape 3

Location

833 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2015 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C34J5448MA140722
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, has a headlight on the left handlebar (though that is removable so it could have been taken off), has a metal water bottle holder on the frame (also removable)

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

Scott Sportster P5 2009

Location

Wicker Park
1105 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TY70476389
Size: 
55 cm / L or XL
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Contains a note with my information inside handle bar. Has fenders with added reflective tape. Has black luggage rack (including non-standard extended axis in rear wheel), Golf-ball bell, holder for ultra-bright led light mounted _under_ handle bar (up side down). See pictures at: http://bit.ly/1G4OlEU

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Months
Incident Description: 
Time of theft approximate/unknown. Both locks cut and left behind. Discovered by neighbor the next morning. Picture link: http://bit.ly/1G4OlEU Online Police Report tracking number: T15001160 Online Police Report case number: HY292212

Trek 8.3 DS

Location

Albany Park
4902 N Springfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU072C0493J
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Black with electric blue pedals and stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. It had a Showers Pass VelEau 42 Hydration System - 42 fl. oz. under the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for the last year
Incident Description: 
the bike was mounted on the wall of the garage. There was a 2inch eye bolt attached to the stud. There was a car parked in the way. The thieves climbed onto the car to remove the bike from the hanger and removing the eyebolt.

step through Schwinn breeze from the 70s

Location

home
2022 W. Crystal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
none
Size: 
medium womens
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. the bike has lights on front and back and a Wald basket on front

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?: 
it wasnt locked but was inside two gates
Incident Description: 
the bike was stolen from my back yard when the contractors next door left an opening so our two gates were not effective

Raleigh C30

Location

Home
2035 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
White & blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition. A bit of scratching on the frame from the u-lock. Gel seat. Plastic cover piece off right gear is broken.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately a week. Regularly used this as my spot to lock it up though when I came home.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden fence in backyard up against alley. Bike was stolen sometime today, unsure of the time though.

Specialized Road bike

Location

Irving park and ashland
Ashland avenue and irving park road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, the back tire valve is slightly bent. There are no lights on it or center hand grips.

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?: 
Days

Schwinn Circuit Road Bike

Location

1348 W ELMDALE AVE # 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Bontrager Tires, Bell on front left handle bars

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 street sign.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Chained bike to sign aorund 6 pm. Woke this morning to discover it missing. No sign of lock either.

im not sure

Location

Lakeview
Irving park and Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
not sure
Color: 
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had a new schwinn bike seat, had one green ornament on the front spoke, and had white paint speckles on the frame

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
it was just gone, nothing left.

Giant Crossover

Location

Buena & Hazel
4200 N Hazel St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark gray with purple and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel was left at the scene and the front tire is flat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in front of my apartment building and was stolen between the hours of 12:00am and 8:00am the morning of June 6th. The lock and rear wheel were left at the scene. The front wheel was flat.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Buena & Hazel
4200 N Hazel St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602169430G
Size: 
L
Color: 
Gunmetal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a bell with some rusting on it and a light clip with no light on it on the handle bars. One of the hand grips has an end cap missing on it.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up at the corner of Hazel and Buena in front of my building with several other bikes locked with similar locks. Both my girlfriend and my bikes were stolen between the hours of 12:00am and 8:00am the morning of June 6th. Both the bike and lock were taken.

2012 Fuji Track Classic

Location

Residence
3719 N. Damen #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Very good condition. Almost new. Had black electrical tape over all decals except the seat logo. Just rode the bike and the lock was locked around the stem and frame. Drop handlebars, black chain, free wheel (single speed), promax front and rear brakes (stock everything)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 hours or so since last ride
Incident Description: 
I was home with my family, and my bike was sitting on the back porch (2nd floor) because I was going to go for another ride that day. I went out on the back porch to take the recycling out and it was gone. Middle of the day, top floor with a gate.

SE Draft Lite

Location

West Loop
10 S Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
will add later
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new looking. Will have a speedo/computer set-up, but the commputer itself I carried away. The headlamp is secured by a rubber band.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken some time between 2:00 and 5:00 PM at intersection of Monroe and Canal.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Union Station
S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rack on the back tire with bungee cord netting. Wireless odometer (not working). Orange Kryptonite Evolution U-Lock probably still secured in its holder.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
In front of Union Station. Couldn't find my key for the good lock and had to use a cable lock. I think they just cut it. Going to file a police report tomorrow.

Giant Escape 3 50011124

Location

821 West Cornelia
Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C34J0675
Color: 
metallic blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. locking wheel hubs, water bottle cage

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
I got home and my bike was gone out of the gate area

Schwinn Continental

Location

west ridge/rogers park
2111 w lunt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Schwinn Continental Bike with chrome mud protection, white seat with blue stains from bluejeans.

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?: 
3 days