Recent Reports

Black female Trek Bike

Location

Union station
Canal and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black women's trek bike with silver lights in the front and back.. It was locked to a minifence on the east side of canal closest to Jackson next to union station.. It was a orange and black lock

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?: 
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?: 
8-9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike by the fence at around 2 pm. I come back before midnight and it was gone.

SE Draft

Location

1610 W 17th ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
46
Color: 
Purple/Yellow/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Lesbihonest" gold letters on frame and various other stickers, red bmx style bars with white grips, yelllow accents, red chain with one dk grey/black link

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was with mettaplic purple bike in the bike/laundry room of the building. Upon first entry the door seemed to be locked, but after i saw my bike was gone, the door had be forced in and the lock was busted. The otehr bikes in the room remained unstolen, and the was black and gray dust piles where by bikes were locked on the pole.

State Bike Co

Location

Logan Square
N Spauling Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Metallic purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The State Bicycle if practically brand new, with a iodines/rainbow crank and shaft.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The last ime i saw both bikes were when i locked them up in my new apartment buildings storage room. Im assuming someone watched me go in after a ride and busted in, but it also could have a been a tenant from the building who stage a break in by busting the door. It coulve been stolen anytime between august 2nd and today august 9th. It appeared that the lock was sawed as there was little plies of black and silver dust on the railing where the bikes were locked. the mettalic bike has a gold handlebar, and a new crank than pictured in the accompanying photo.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

4104 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU011C0298L
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
electric blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, only a few months old. Had a bike pump attached to frame, a small storage pouch under the seat, a water bottle holder also on the frame, and a Kryptonite U-lock attached.

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?: 
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?: 
Not sure exactly, between 1 hour and 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen around 6:00PM August 4th, when I locked it to itself and stored it in my garage. I shut the garage door behind me. Sometime between then and August 8th around 5:30PM the bike was taken (along with another bike also in the garage, a purple women's Schwinn cruiser which was also locked to itself).

Giant Hybrid

Location

Transportation Building
600 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Two months old. Had a phone mount on it.

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?: 
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?: 
A few days. I was on vacation and forgot to bring it inside.
Incident Description: 
I was on vacation. Normally I would bring my bike inside for something like that, but I forgot in my rush to the airport. I am looking into getting the security footage from my building's outdoor camera which has a view of where the bike was locked.

Bianchi Cortina

Location

Garage
2000 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aftermarket splash guards added, basket holder 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked / in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage at Hoyne and Armitage

Fuji Feather

Location

Armitage and Hoyne
2000 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
German flag sticker and Ghostly International Sticker, riser handlebar with brown handles, brown Brooks Saddle. Good condition.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage

Surly Long-Haul Trucker

Location

1700 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M14033183
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Touring bike. Black with cobalt bar tape, secondary bar-top brakes, Fyxation pedals/straps, Jaand rack, black fenders

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?: 
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?: 
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign on Hermitage and Ashland. Someone dragged a garbage can from the alley, climbed on it, unbolted the parking sign from the pole, and hauled the bike up and over the top of the pole.

Surly Long-Haul Trucker

Location

606 Lawndale Entrance
Lawndale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in diameter tires, surly long haul trekker frame
Color: 
Blue frame, yellow handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Much of the Surly Long-Trucker stickers are torn off, black sponge part of left handlebar has some wear, yellow tape on handlebars is faded. Both tires are quick-release.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock and front tire were found at the scene. Frame was detached from front tire quick release and the bike's frame and back wheel were stolen.

xxl black specialized 08 Chicago Langster. Wheel size 700

Location

My house
5226 N. Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD 0414424B
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but definitely ridden. Skyline of Chicago on the frame.

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?: 
not locked, but stored for years
Incident Description: 
Garage door accidentally left open and bike was taken from the garage.

Fuji Declaration

Location

4015 N Mozart, Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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 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?: 
12 hours or less

Vintage Green Motobecane

Location

Barry Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good consirion

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?: 
Located in our home garage
Incident Description: 
Young 20 year old Caucasian man on foot was walking in our alley and unfortunately our garage was open and he stole the bike. We have video surveillance of the man. Report given to police.

2007 Tonino Classica Lamborghini

Location

Apartment
1257 W Argyle St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20" frame
Color: 
Silver/alumninum with a few red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lamborghini is still clear on the frame. There's a yellow ziptie on each pedal. Wear on down tube of frame from u-lock. No caps on ends of handlebars. An old reflector light mount is loose on the post. Tires are worn but Kevlar.

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?: 
Not locked, but out of view from the back alley or front sidewalk overnight.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike under the back porch stairs in front of the basement overnight. Gone by the next day.

2016 Specialized Ariel Disc

Location

Salvation Army Thrift Store
509 N Union Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606075946K
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Navy,Turquois,Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Here is a link to the bikes page on Specialized.com. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/fitness/ariel/ariel/106302 The bike is practically brand new as of 2-29-16. The bike has a small black tool bag mounted under the seat. It also has flashing lights mounted to the handlebars and the rear seat post. The bike also has a magenta bike cable lock attached. There is also a velcro adhered water bottle holder attached to lower portion of 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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
My wife and I had ridden to the Salvation Army Thrift store located at 509 N Union Ave from our apartment in River West. We arrived at approximately 2:30pm and locked our two bikes together through a bike rack with a single cable lock. We were shopping for approximately 45 minutes and when we returned outside, her bike was stolen along with the cable lock. My bike was still leaning against the bike rack with no cable lock to be found. This is our third day living in Chicago and this was our first bike venture outside of our apartment. I am starting to rethink our decision to move here.

Free Spirit Ted Williams

Location

Ukrainian Village
2320 W Huron St, apt 2R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
503474480
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusty. Working bikes sticker. converted single speed. silver metal basket.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
In closed, locked room with all other bikes in building. Someone entered building by either jimmying open door or caught it when someone left. My bike only one taken. Threw my lock and cable aside, took bike.

Takara Kabuto

Location

4202 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Bright green and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bicycle, light wear and tear- additional silver bell, headlight & taillight & cup holder.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was shut up in an enclosed area behind our condo building. The area was not visible from the alley and the only outside access to the area was a 9' locked gate. The bike disappeared sometime between 1pm and 4am.

Trek 4900

Location

2022 division street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver / red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 4900 mountain bike with road tires in average condition (mild chips of paint, brake wires slightly frayed).

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike is routinely locked in my alleyway but had just come back to see it missing today. It was there at 10 pm last night, but was noticed missing this morning.

GT Outpost

Location

Friends apartment porch
2939 north whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very old (from late 90s), but still able to be used reliably, paint scratches all over surface due to heavy use. Very thick wheels. Has a Des Moines Iowa bike shop sticker on the post under the seat if you look closely.

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?: 
1hr
Incident Description: 
Bike was leaning on my friends locked bike on his porch for about 1hr. I had a lock hanging to the handlebars but did not lock it because I was too trustworthy it would not get stolen due to the age/condition of bike and time of day, and the fact I would be taking it home very shortly. When I came downstairs in about an hour the bike was gone. Did not file police report because bike not worth very much, but it has sentimental value.

C Wonder Cruiser

Location

3500 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New / tan leather handles and tan leather seat. Silver bell on right handle.

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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I got the bike 2 days ago and had it stored in my garage. The lock was attached to the bike but it was not locked to anything in the garage. The bike is brand new. I last saw the bike at 2 pm on August 4. At 3 pm on August 5 I saw the bike was gone. The bike had a wicker basket and a Kryptonite 2' cable and a Kryptonite U-Lock in the basket. They took everything except my helmet, which was left on the floor.

GT Karakorum Elite

Location

Apple Hill Lane
Streamwood , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
F130910861
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White/Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Medium bike. Primarily white with black and red features. Red hand grips with black bars and locking pedals.

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 Hours