Recent Reports

Motobecane Mirage SLX

Location

Walmart
2551 W Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Reddish orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is pretty brand new out of the box. One thing that I can distinguish is a scrape on the top of the gear shifter on the left handle bar, On top where the red marker is to know what gear you are in

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to a stop sign at Rockwell and Cermak. It was locked only with a cable to my girlfriends bike whose bike was locked with a u lock.

Cannondale Quick

Location

Kathy Osterman Beach
about 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
icc013c03566
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint condition. Had a bike bag over rear tire.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
hour
Incident Description: 
Was at Kathy Osterman beach, came back and found the chain cut.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Residential Area
2415 W Walton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C43F2711
Size: 
Medium W
Color: 
White/Silver/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is almost new; very good condition.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The nike was locked for about 1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a front fence of a house located in Ukrainian Village, 2415 W. Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60646, on Friday June 27, 2014, at approximately 11pm. The lock/chain was cut and the bike was stolen.

Specialized Allez

Location

meeting point
3374 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602159451H
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2012 Specialized road bike in red with white accents. Very good condition

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up by the tennis courts at the lake shore park.

Women's Fuji Absolute

Location

Apartment
George st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
small/medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Very subtle curved frame, indicating women's bike, subtle red accents.

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?: 
A couple hours, unlocked in storage unit
Incident Description: 
I think someone saw the basement of my apartment complex was left open while my bike was down there while we were having shelving put in our storage unit.

Fuji Cadenza

Location

1011 N
La Salle Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Neon Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20" frame. Black/Yellow bike seat with a cover on. Brand new 1.75" Continental 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Got stolen from the building courtyard. I'd forgotten my bike lock at the bike shop over the weekend and so the bike was unlocked.

Trek Antelope 830

Location

Home; Irving park neighborhood
4106 N. St Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0830413
Size: 
22" Inch Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was JUST tuned up! It has a storage unit in the center of the frame (attached via straps); Also has an iPod storage on the front handlebars; Hyrbid handlebars & an extra new wide seat. Also has a Kryptonite lock fasten near rear wheel.

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?: 
Months, 2 years until recently taken down & tuned up; THEN stolen a day later
Incident Description: 
Taken from inside my garage; Was hanging upside down on hooks; Pretty impossible to take considering there was a vehicle close to bike.

Schwinn ranger

Location

Apartment building
Sheffield/ armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Light Blue/ purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black wire mesh basket on the front

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1day
Incident Description: 
Sunday June 29/ Monday June 30 late night or early morning the glass door to my apt building was shattered and bike stolen from the basement of building

Trek Multitrack 730

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Purple and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but not new. Tear on right rear of seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another bike to the porch in gated residential area. Locked looks to have been defeated without cutting and without the combination. Happened over night.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS029011401
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, front reflector missing (broken off). Bought in 2009. "The Bike Rack" sticker on frame from the place of purchase (should be unique as this was in Ithaca, NY).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked WITH another bike to the porch (within gated residential property). Lock went through frame of this bike, frame and front wheel of other bike. Lock looks as though it was yanked open without the combination. A separate report will be filed for the other bike (Trek Multitrack 730).

Trek 1.2 T H2 Racing Road Bike

Location

Near Insomnia Cookies
2254 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
I think it is a 21 inch bike. I'm 6'2" and should fit that
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Tape is starting to fall off the handles and has foot cages. There is (what should be) an empty u lock holder underneath the bike seat.

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?: 
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?: 
For about 7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked outside of my apartment at night and was there at midnight when I went to bed and was not there when I woke up for work in the morning. The lock looked like it was cut.

2013 Trek Speed Concept 7.5 Triathlon Time Trial MEDIUM

Location

Apartment
Charleston Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Frame Size: 54cm Wheel Size: 700C
Color: 
White with Red Accents (TREK is in Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition. Has Vision Quest Coaching box on it. White seat. Says OCLV Vision under the seat

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?: 
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My apartment was robbed and my bike was taken from my home.

schwinn world sport single gear

Location

big star
1531 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for tall rider 6'2+
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Somewhat worn. Blue grips, one front brake, red tire on front. Black padded 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Was grabbing some tacos with wife at bigstar late Friday afternoon. Loads of ppl everywhere, so kind of surprised it was lifted. Wife's bike was left even though chained together.

Nishiki

Location

Bell Ave & Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
White with neon green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Has a wide seat that was an add on and a add on kickstand.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
unknown

Gary Fischer Monona

Location

14th and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Lock skewers in place. Scuff marks on Left side of cross bar. Silver water bottle cage on seat tube. Possible spoke broken (how it was stolen)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
The lock was in place, unsure how the bike was removed. Only thing I can think is that I did not lock it to the frame and just through the spokes, likely spoke would have to be broken.

SE 2012 Lager

Location

logan square
north francisco ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new SE, silver wheel rims, thickslick tires, fornt & back breaks, royal blue, single-speed road bike. (lock was attached to back wheel and back frame)

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

iro mark v

Location

potbellys
1459 taylor st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56mm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It wasn't, I was working, I ride for a living
Incident Description: 
I deliver for potbellys, I was there I for about 15 minutes, and about to start the days runs with another rider, he was there for all of 10 minutes, he went out front and noticed his bike was gone, I followed and saw that my bike had been taken as well.

Giant Rapid 2

Location

Home
905 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GR1EW0912
Size: 
L
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Foot pedal straps, had a jelly seat on it, with a

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our storage/laundry room. I brought the bike home at 10pm and locked the storage room. The bike was gone the next day.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo (near farm on Stockton side)
2001 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 13, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U25348
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was nearly brand new (bought in April), has grey Jamis stickers on the middle bar, and had a gel seat and mounted front and rear lights. It has a straight front handle bar with ribbed grips.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside of the farm at Lincoln Park Zoo around 5:30. The bike was still there when my boyfriend arrived at 7:30 PM. Upon walking back to get our bikes at 8:15 PM, my bike was gone from the newly-installed bike racks.

TREK 7.3 FX HYBRID

Location

West Lakeview
Barry and Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTY014C7673H
Size: 
Men's bike - average size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had green string tied around the front handlebars. The U-lock would still be attached to the frame of the bike.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The fence my bike was locked to was cut and the lock was slipped through.