Recent Reports

Trek FX Fitness Hybrid

Location

Tribune Tower
435 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU315C2196M
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than two months old. Has a gray/silver kickstand and an orange water bottle holder. TREK symbol in white lettering on frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Around 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked thoroughly on Lower Michigan Ave. under the Tribune Tower in a decently monitored area. Cable lock was cut and left.

Kona Paddywagon

Location

907 W BELLE PLAINE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handles, one brake lever on left bullhorn/one brake lever on right crossbar, lots of stickers of surf/slackline/coffee companies, a silver contraption to fit a detachable surfrack under the seat, and a rear rack. Also had fenders on front and back wheels.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Fiancee went to basement where my bike was to do laundry. Bike was never locked because you had to get through a minimum of two locked doors to get into the basement. So she goes to take laundry out of dryer at about 10pm and notices that my bike isn't there and that the first interior door leading to the basement is unlocked and then the door to the outside is wide open. Zero forced entry.

Raleigh Grand Tour

Location

4539 N. Western Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Raleigh Grand Tour. Missing bits of handlebars and seat due to some hungry squirrels giving it a chew. Bike in attached picture is not stolen bike but it’s twin.

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?: 
2 weeks

2017 TREK FX3

Location

1542 N Hudson Ave, unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU276C6507L
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer, Lights on front and Back, Village Cycle Center Sticker on Frame

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 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 Night
Incident Description: 
Woke up this morning to see that the bike was gone along with the lock from my back yard where it was locked to the fence. Brand new bike which makes me think someone stole it intentionally

Specialized AWOL

Location

2nd Floor Apartment Patio
2921 N Halsted St Apt 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 (L)
Color: 
Dark Green Matte Finish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Only ridden a few times

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the iron fence on 2nd floor back patio. I was away for the weekend and noticed it was missing when I returned home this afternoon (5/30/2018) around 6pm. The Ulock was through the rear wheel and the fence with a cable lock through the frame and ulock. Cable was cut, unsure how the ulock was defeated.

SR

Location

AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with chipped paint, bright orange bullhorn handlebar (not white - old picture is used here), red headtube with the SR logo, H&B sticker on the frame, blue and yellow ribbon on the handlebar.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
At 6:55 pm I locked my bike to a thick metal pole outside of AMC River East 21 with my MasterLock cable lock and went inside the theater to meet my friends. When we walked out of the theater around 10 pm my bike was missing. I noticed a security camera on the building of the theater less than 10 feet away from where my bike was. I went to AMC customer service, they called building's security and I've been told that they do not deal with cases like that even though they have a footage of the actual theft happening right under their nose.

Fuji, Absolute 1.9 ST

Location

West Loop
215 N Aberdeen St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD084L0209O
Size: 
17" Ladies; 700C (?) Wheels
Color: 
Matte Purple (Satin Purple Haze)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (purchased 4/30); has some light scratches on the lower inside of the frame from my car mount. May have a Serfas saddle seat, a light pink water bottle holder, and/or an ice cream cone bell if they didn't remove it. This bike really helped me cope and I couldn't really afford it in the first place ),:

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours max
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked and secured on a car mount and was only there for max 4 hours. The lock, bungie cords, and bike were missing.

Panasonic

Location

Logan square
3326 W. Schubert Ave., Apt. 2W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 12, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm, mens
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-down tube shifters -tan side walls on tires -back rack -black leather handle bars and black seat -when it was stolen, both tires were completely flat

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a year
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in our shared storage unit space, which has other bikes, items (like TVs, mattresses) out in the open that residents don’t lock up. My bike was the only thing stolen. The door to the basement is key operated and was not broken into - the door lock is still intact. Noticed it was missing today (5.29.18) and the door was locked. My stolen date is approximate, since it’s the last time I can say I knew it was down there.

Trek Superfly 5

Location

Bucktown Ironwerks
1670 N Claremont Ave, Unit 303
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU337G0020L
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, bright orange, small bike light on back, small bike light on the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few days
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the community garage at the building and stole 2 bicycles.

Crew

Location

Home
4430 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CREW1P78
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, has "It's lit" red sticker stamped across the CREW brand on the right down tube. Has Beer Bottle labels glued unto the right side of the fork. Has "Casual" Zombie sticker on top tub. Has "ODANDFAM" decal on Seat tube. Has "One less car" stencils on front wheel.

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?: 
Kept here over night
Incident Description: 
Bike usually kept behind locked door, this time door was not locked properly and was cracked open.

Bianchi

Location

Bike racks along Canal street
525 W Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver-grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black fenders, black bike rack, red pedals and red leather seat. Permanent front and rear lights with front wheel generator.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours max
Incident Description: 
This is apparently the 3rd theft in front of 525 W Monroe in 2 weeks.

2017 Specialized Hardrock

Location

The Modern Wing - Art Institute of Chicago
159 E Monroe Str
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC618046494M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black/Lime
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Had saddle bag on it with spare tire and multy tool. Also front and tail lights mounted and Quad Lock Bike Mount.

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?: 
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?: 
About 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the bike racks infront of The Modern Wing - Art Institute of Chicago where there’s a big sign “This area is video monitored”, and the area has two working cameras from which you can easily see what happened.

Specialized crosstrail

Location

100 s Wacker
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Na
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a water holder in the middle

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour

Cannondale F300 Mountain Bike

Location

Ogden Slip
Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with White Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, Front and back SKS fenders, headlight bracket on front 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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack near Ogden Slip while I went for a run, came back 30 minutes later and my bike was gone. No signs of lock or anything left, just gone.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

Location

1818 W. Morse
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G35Z2028
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Matte Black with blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has Di2 Ultegra and disc brakes

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen off my bike rack off my car while stuck in traffic.

Bianchi

Location

5116 S Kimbark Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 28, 2018 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal bar tape and bottle cage, rear rack w/bungee cords

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Accidentally left the garage door open while running a quick errand, came back and my bike was gone.

Trek 1.2

Location

474 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU356C6810H
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue (Bright blue with black components. blue handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue handlebar tape. black Shimano Tiagra components. Had fender attached when stolen. Headlight and tail light. White 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked from 5-9pm. Discovered missing around 9pm.

Cannondale CAAD8

Location

Lakeview
Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 25, 2018 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 or 56cm
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 3 years old. Black plastic fender secured with 3-4 black 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 street sign.

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: 
They cut cut the pole my bike was attached to

Treka Lexa 2

Location

1042 N Wood Street, Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Gray, green, and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Kryptonite lock. Bontrager bike lights. Pinhead tire locks.

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my garage and I went to look today and it was gone.

Specialized Vita

Location

4721 N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 24, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult female
Color: 
Black, pink, and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light wear, black water bottle holder

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?: 
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?: 
A few days