Recent Reports

Novara Buzz 2013

Location

122 S. Michigan Ave.: National Louis University
122 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A1407855
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Brown with Lime Green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, 2013 Novara Buzz. Disc brakes, small dent in cross bar, gold bell on handlebars, front and rear lights, rear Topeak rack with broken light.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up and went into work at 10:30 am. When I came out of work at 6:30 PM my bike was gone.

6KU Track fixed Gear

Location

Clinton Elementary School
6121 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Matte Black Frame with a golden 6ku Sticker in the middle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
9/10 condition. The bike had a thickslick as the backtire and the rim was red Zerolite. The front wheel is black vilano. It had a bullhorn and the griptape wasn't that good like uneven , black griptape

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 was for 10 mins and it wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
So me and my other friends put our bikes leaning by the walls of Clinton Elementary school and we were chilling right infront of the bike. So some people were playing soccer and there were other watching. They asked me to play so i joined and then after like 5 mins when i looked at all the bikes my bike was missing, We looked everywhere ..some people were strongly suspected but they refused.

Schwinn Womens Clear Creek 28"/700c Hybrid Bike

Location

2645 N Washtenaw Ave (Apartment complex)
2645 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silvery Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in fairly new condition, bought last summer.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the common area of my apartment - other bikes stored in same area are still there. Had to have been stolen by someone with access to the building or someone buzzed in by a neighbor.

miyata

Location

Lunt Metra stop.
Lunt and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
27" about
Color: 
Fluorescent green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an eighties bike with shifters on the bar from the pedals to the steering column.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Muting the day, maximum 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked under the Rogers park Metra stop. On the south side of Lunt. I park here every day and I remove the front wheel and lock it through the frame along with the back wheel. When are we going to get some police presence here. This is the second bike I've had stolen from here. This was a special eighties style bike and I'm so sad that it's gone.

Bianchi Pista Dalmine

Location

Pub Royale
Division and Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
NE01263280
Size: 
53
Color: 
WHITE/BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Dalmine frame, white saddle, white wheel walls, white fender that was very secure, blue bullhorn handles. ONE DENT one the Dalmine logo on the right side of the main frame.

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 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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut into three pieces while I was at work. I have a witness, a door guy from across the street (Shambles). He has no good details. I still have the pieces of the lock.

Pake Steel Track Frame with Surly components, fixed gear

Location

Apartment
2245 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike I had assembled, it is like new. The Pake logo stickers have been removed. It is all black, red/silver wheel set. Fixed Gear, Surly components, bullhorn handlebars, black crankset. I'm tall so it's a large frame. Has a single front brake.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The bike has always been kept in our enclosed back porch. It has good locks and a deadbolt. We live in a two flat and only us and the other tenants have access. We left for a five day trip and returned to find it missing. Our other bikes were note stolen.

Diamondback Hybrid

Location

Apartment
1615 W Highland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Greyish blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a bit of rust. It has a front basket mount for a Wald basket, but the basket is on the back platform, and is secured with zip ties.

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?: 
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?: 
Several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal fence in backyard. Around 12:00PM on Saturday, I noticed that it was gone. The U-Lock that had been attached to it was still locked, making me think that they may have lifted the fencepole to get it.

Specialized Dolce

Location

Northwestern Physical Therapy Building
645 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBK601115861h
Size: 
Built for a small lady.
Color: 
Black/White little red with purple handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is very new and has bright purple handle bars.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2:00 pm-7:30 pm
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of 645 N Michigan Ave and it was gone when I went to ride it home.

SE Lager

Location

Garage
3143 W Palmer Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50in.
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Factory color, but handle bar custom wrapped in cork.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 years - it's my home garage
Incident Description: 
My bike was secured to a bracket fixed to the side of my garage wall. Both the bike, lock and entire bracket were removed.

Schwinn Le Tour II

Location

2150 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Registration Stickers: Northwestern University Chicago Campus Registration Sticker #23163 Outer Drive East sticker 400 Condominium Association sticker # 679

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked 2-car garage.

SE Lager

Location

1803 Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SE083ICO899K
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thickslick tires on both wheels, neon chevron decals on frame (could be removed), flip-flop hub set in single speed when stolen, could be flopped to fixie.

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 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?: 
From 8PM until 11AM
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to a street sign (U-lock through front wheel and frame to sign, back wheel had rope lock through and attached to U-lock) around 8PM to help a friend move something with a truck. We were unable to get back down that evening so I returned the next morning around 11AM and the U-lock was cut and left on the ground, my bike was gone. This was in front of a nice condo building on Thomas street just East of Damen.

2008 Giant TCX

Location

Lincoln Square
Western and Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL (60 cm)
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Giant TCX cyclocross bike (XL), SRAM Rival group and stock parts. Excellent condition, scratches on the seat and chain stays. SRAM stickers in several spaces.

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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a storage room on the ground level of the house. Bike was unlocked at the time. It likely happened in the last 5 days as the bike was not used.

Critical Cycles Fixie Urban Road Bike (Parts Theft)

Location

2710 n Wayne ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheels and handlebars were stolen off locked frame

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Frame of Bike was locked to back porch inside a lock-gated enclosure. Wheels and handlebars were removed from frame and stolen.

Trek 820 (Older 90's Model)

Location

Monadnock Building
53 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Will post soon.
Size: 
18.5 or 19.5 in
Color: 
Black w/ White Logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a saddle design which splits in two at the rear end, unpainted handlebars and stem, has mounts for lights old, cateye lights, and has a new chain and cassette. It was made in Vietnam and the frame only says 820 and Trek on it, The top tube is free or graphics..

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?: 
<4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up and found missing along with the lock hours later.

bike friday pocket companion

Location

garry low
4211 N. Mozart
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
15806
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
medium blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
folding bike 20 in velocity wheel ortieb bag on rear bike friday folding rack mts removable pedals thompson set back seat post schwabe stelvo tryes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
20 min in back yard of my house
Incident Description: 
bike in back yard while I was helping neighbor cut down a tree someone grabbed my bike and took it out the gangway from my home at 4211 N. Mozart Street bike looks real similar to one in picture I own 2 bike fridays this is my other one in picture color is the same

Trek

Location

Division/California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
worn seat

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?: 
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?: 
less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Chained to fence in front of Dunkin Donuts around 4:45PM at 5:30PM it was gone!

Marin 700c

Location

Residential home
2900 Lunt ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is about 10 years old, scratched up. Had an orange trailer attached when stolen. Had a kick stand, no hand guards on the handle bars.

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 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came into my backyard and stole the bike. It was not locked.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Apartment
1501 N. Paulina #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Black with yellow and white print. Black and yellow wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
U-lock stowed underneath the frame, black seat sitting close to frame. Older frame with new black handlebars, black brake levers, and silver pedals

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
I believe the bike was stolen when by either passers by that noticed it over the fence. I also have reason to believe it was stolen by someone that was viewing the apartment on a tour with the landlord. I believe they noticed it wasn't locked to an object, and that the fence is easy to climb, and that they walked off with it.

Trek Classic Cruiser (Cutomized)

Location

1328 N Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Mens (57) 26in Wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Built from a trek frame. Balloon 26" Tires, Rhino lite back rim. Hub motor on front (no battery). Whisky grips. Gamoh Racks front (has 606 sticker) and back. Camo Seat bag with a 606 trail pin. Brooks saddle. Black dice valve covers. Brass Crane bell. Fixation peddles. Coaster brake.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight in locked yard
Incident Description: 
Left bike next to my house behind locked gate. Thieves climbed over the 5 foot fence to steal it.

Schwinn

Location

2033 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large 21''
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IMPORTANT: Very unique grey tires! Has black fenders over front and back tire. Seat is covered in black duct-tape with a white cross made out of medical tape!

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?: 
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?: 
2 days 6-14 to 6-17
Incident Description: 
Between Sunday at 5pm and Wednesday at 5pm (6-14 to 6-17) from behind an apartment complex in an enclosed yard