Recent Reports

725 2013

Location

jefferson park
lotus
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with only minor scratches. White 725 frame with "725" in black. White seat. Black leader seatpost. Black drops wrapped in black lizardskin tape. Black post. Black leader fork. Front pink aerolite by vuelta. Rear purple wheel (put on by the thief) two black stripes on the down tube. Black cog. Black chain. Black crank. White pedals. Black cages. Tan straps.

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?: 
3 hours.
Incident Description: 
I went to a friends house at 3:30 in the morning and left aorund 5:30. I left the bike propped up against the side of her house and went inside. Some time duringy stay the thief must have went into her backyard, walking at least 7 or 8 feet and grabbed my bike. The thing is, the backyard is blocked off by her garage and the place I left my bike isn't visible from the street and the garage keeps the bike out of view so they must have gotten used to me coming over and was spying on me or following me. Theres no other way the thief couldve known my bike was there unless they watched me or followed me or gottem tipped off. Last seen on austin and belmont.

2002 Cannondale T600

Location

Lincoln Ave and Diversey Pkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Cannondale T600 M
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good - one of the gears was a thumbgear..

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?: 
was inside a locked building lobby for 24 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was inside lobby of locked building - thief broke into building and stole the bike which was not locked. It happened between midnight and 6am on July13th-14th.

Kawasaki 226X

Location

1624 W. Beach
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Just disappeared

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Athenauem Theatre
2936 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WVD096019137E
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Titanium / Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Broken front clear reflector, water bottle and kickstand attached, tires replaced 7/13/2014.

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 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?: 
3 and a half hours.
Incident Description: 
Some time between 6:30pm - 10:00pm at the corner of Wellington, Lincoln and Southport, Someone approached my Specialized Crosstrail locked in front of the Athenaeum Theatre. Here the suspect snapped my cable lock with some sort of heavy duty cable cutters and stole it. The bike was locked through both wheels, the frame and to the bike rack. I discovered this at 10pm after leaving rehearsal. The lock was left behind at the scene of the crime and I have taken the lock for evidence.

2014 Specialized Langster Street

Location

New York Deli
2921 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Johnny Sprockets (sold from), the frame was a bit scratched up.

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 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?: 
15-20 minutes
Incident Description: 
It happened at 8:55 P.M. in front of New York Deli on Clark and Oakdale.

Trek 1000

Location

West town
Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TBI-0405 BR3006330 or WTJ098G0494X
Size: 
Can't remember medium size
Color: 
White/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fare with aftermarket seat and post White clip in petals new wireless cat eye odometer

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?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Break and enter in middle of day on a Sunday

2012 FELT Z85

Location

Tornados
1400 3rd ave SE
Cedar Rapids , IA
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1208K1591
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
MATTE BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Profile Design Aerobars, Speedfil bottle cage, Topeak luggage rack, white shimano pedals. Was in Great shape, no major blemishes.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Rode up to a bar with about 8 other bikers, racks were all full so I just locked the front wheel to the frame. Was there for about 20 minutes, when I walked outside and saw it gone. Someone must have thrown it in a truck or hidden it for later.

TREK

Location

1025 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. About 5 years old but hasn't been used much. Does not have a holder for a water bottle. It was taken without a seat on it.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The incident time was an estimate. I went to bed, woke up and it was gone.

Cannondale Ladies Hybrid

Location

51st Avenue Condos
9440 S 51st Avenue
Oak Lawn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in very good condition; had a water bottle holder installed on the frame of the bike, an under the seat pouch for storage, a clip to hold a Krytonite lock on the handle bars, a permanent lock securing the seat to the bike, and a sticker on the seat post for the bike room at Lake Shore Plaza (where I once lived)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 years
Incident Description: 
Left for vacation on 6/28 and bike was there; returned on 7/5 and bike was missing; neighbor had bike stolen from same locked garage on 6/28

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Comfort Station
2579 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U125U6529
Size: 
17 inches (medium)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, owned for 15 months. The bike has Pinhead wheel locks which can only be unlocked with a special key that I still own. 18-speed bike.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was outside of the Comfort Station, art gallery and music venue. I went inside to hear a short concert and came back out and the bike was gone, lock and all. It was at the corner of Milwaukee and Logan, locked to the bus stop sign on the east side of Milwaukee. No witnesses, filed a police report.

C.I. Itoh

Location

1443 w foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54-56
Color: 
Silver-Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, single speed with flattened spokes on the front rim. Single brake mounted on right side of handlebars, aluminum head.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes

Trek 7.3FX

Location

Home
1631 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU099C0084E
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In new shape. Bell, speedometer, front & rear light added

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in my locked basement, so the bike itself was not locked up. Someone had to get through two locked doors to get in. Or someone who lives in my apartment building stole it (it is a small building, only 4 other apartments). It was there on Thursday, July 10th at around 7:00pm and gone before 8:00am on Friday, July 11th.

2010 bianchi pista

Location

2855 w. belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New very unique chrome bianchi pista with granite b43s carbon fiber seat post, white seat, omnium crankset, fyxation straps

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a backyard with children about and who ever was brazen enough to just walk in the backyard and take it

Trek WSD 820

Location

Corner of 52nd and Dorchester
5200 Dorchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU355CS0483G
Size: 
Fit for 5'4" female
Color: 
White frame with black and teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Circular rear-view mirror mounted on left handlebar.

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?: 
A few hours - stolen between 11:30am and 1:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of a campus building. I saw it on my way out for lunch, and it was missing when I returned. This bike has traveled to many states with me, and I would love to get it back if at all possible.

Huffy Mountain Bike

Location

Home
182 W Lake Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't Know...
Size: 
Full Size Bike
Color: 
Black and Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in new good condition. The Bike is black with a distinguishing neon green pattern on the cross bar and main support bar. The seat and handlebars are black. The handle bars have black rubber padding with low studs all the way around for grip. The bike has both front and rear breaks at the handles. The bike also has two gears shifters, one at each handlebar that consists of a circle with a tab to pull or pull down for higher or lower gears. There is a plastic guard over the chain side of the bike pedals the extends in a perfect circle only as large as the pedals them selves... There is a brace for a water bottle on the diagonal bar from the pedals to the handle bar that is outfitted to hold a misshapen, bicycle specific water bottle. The tires are thick and treaded as if for a mountain bike. These are all that come to mind right now but I will file another report if or when I think of anything or find the serial No.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
It could have happened anytime between Friday Night and Sunday afternoon. Friday Night, the 11th, was the last time I rode the bike. It was locked to a rack outside the building in which I live at 182 W Lake street. I had gone out to dinner saturday night but didn't pay particular attention to whether or not the bike was present when I walked out the front door. Only today when I to ride it did I discover that it was missing from where I locked it up only to be replaced by someone else's bike. Thank you for any help that you can provide and I hopefully will hear from you soon.

Schwinn Jaguar Cruiser

Location

Armitage Produce side drive way/alley behind 2020 Spaulding Ave
between Spaulding Ave and Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD08DF4053
Size: 
23 inch frame 27 inch wheels
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has some dents on the front oval plate that says Schwinn

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was jumpstarting my car next to the garage and moved my bike near the dumpster and U=locked it to itself. A black male had been smoking in the alley but I didn't think anything of it. I had to keep the car running so didn't want to leave it out of my sight and bring the bike in. As I was driving back from across the street after returning the jumper cables, I saw him riding my bike away from the driveway on Kimball right next to the Armitage produce. I have no idea how he got the lock off, or if I was so distracted by jumping my car I somehow didn't lock my bike.

Trek 5200

Location

Halsted and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUJO24481S
Size: 
52 inch
Color: 
USPS Colors (Red, white and blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition... possible flat tire

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Entered garage (accidentally) left open and took two Trek 5200 bikes.

Fuji Absolute 1.0

Location

Residential Building
901 W. Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's road bike fitted for 5'6" rider
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New silver pedals with bike shoe clips. Racing handles with elbow pads and side handbar extensions. Computer chip and odometer on handlebars. 2 water bottle holders.

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Unsure

Fuji Newest 2.0

Location

Front of House
Pearson and Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF5501123
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handlebar was bent, the tape was messed up, It wasnt in the best shape...

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to the iron fence in front of an apartment building with a Ulock attached to rear wheel with a cord going through the front wheel attached to the ulock...

TREK LEXA S C54

Location

Atlas Brewing Company
2747 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU135C7597G
Color: 
BLACK 13
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with gold/white flowers painted on. White tape on handlebars. Lock attached to frame with orange handle. White water bottle holder. Black bag underneath the seat with flashing light and emergency kit inside. Hand pump attached to frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight 7/10-7/11
Incident Description: 
My bike was U-locked to one of those parking meter signs. I believe the sign was removed from the top of the pole and the bike slid off, leaving everything intact.