Recent Reports

6KU,

Location

Mather High school
California and Peterson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10027603
Size: 
55 CM
Color: 
Mint green frame, black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, I only had it for a week. Very bright mint green color.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minites
Incident Description: 
There was three teenagers at Mather High school. One Hispanic, and two black. They cut the two locks and left. Incident was on camera at Mather high school.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

6 S Laflin St apt 805
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, light use, great condition. Upgraded 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Just moved to building, didn't even get chance to register bike yet. Saw email that there was a theft. Saw that my bike was gone and just cut lock was left. Criminal went through garage door.

Electra Townie 7D

Location

Fairbanks & Erie
259 E. Erie
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ELC3G00900
Color: 
Quartz Grey (Brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black Globe basket on front handle bars and kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked at 7:15am, Found Missing 4:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked to the bike rack outside the faculty entrance of Northwestern Lavin Pavilion before work around 7:30am and was found missing at 4:30pm. Bike and lock were both missing. Assumed stolen.

GMC Denali 700C 25"

Location

W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
550896380
Size: 
25"
Color: 
Bright orange with black on the back half and white striping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle in good condition. Bright orange GMC road bike. Possibility of handle bars being upside down if the thief hasn't altered them. No 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in our garage. Believe thief hopped our back fence, walked into the garage through our back yard, opened the garage door and rode the bike out. My sister discovered the open garage door and missing bike within approx. 1 hour.

TREK, MultiTrack 7200, RST; CT COM 1C5

Location

451 W. Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C009T1023078CCC40484
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Navy/Slate Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratches on the TEKTRO Handlebar brakes. Bell on left brake. New Padded Schwinn Bike Seat. Black Loop Seat Lock attached to seat and seat post. White and red Label from Store (Michigan City, IN) on Seat post.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight (Approx. 7pm- 4 pm)
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through the front wheel, onto the frame and around a post in front of the 451 W. Wrightwood building at approximately 7pm on Sunday, July 10. It was reported missing on Monday, July 11 at approximately 5:30pm.

Giant Escape

Location

Our basement
1953 w roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CAAF2446
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New U lock attached Black. Giant in silver

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over the weekend
Incident Description: 
The the bike was stolen out of our locked basement over the weekend.

Yuba Mundo V4

Location

Lincoln Park
Dayton st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Longtail Cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition black yuba. Bike has two Xtracycle bags on the back, a bamboo seat on the longtail and a child seat adapter.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than a day

Old Schwinn

Location

Residence
2940 N. Kimball Ave Garden Unit
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approximately 56cm frame and 170mm crank size
Color: 
grey with a blue front tire and my u-lock still attached
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue front tire, chipped working bikes sticker, blue handle bar wraps, u-lock attached to the frame

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I live in a basement unit apartment with a small alcove directly in front of our door, away from sight from the street. Usually leave our bikes at this location. Woke up this morning and both the bikes that were left there were gone.

Fuji

Location

My Apartment
Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large/Tall
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, wide handle bars with rubber handle grip.

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?: 
Bike had been kept outside of apartment a year. Inside gated area.
Incident Description: 
Woke up to find my bike and roommates bike gone.

Neo 52cm Road Bike

Location

Humboldt Park
1451 N Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White with white rims.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black sticker with a psychedelic chameleon on white body.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hrs (1-5pm)
Incident Description: 
I came home from a bike ride to my rear coach house in Humboldt Park. I parked my bike below my porch to run inside and handle a few household chores and she I came back out a couple of hours later, it was gone. We live in a gated unit with locks.

Specialized Expedition

Location

Lakeview
3258 N. Racine Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc606074936k
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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: 
Stolen from garage.

Shinola Runwell

Location

Wicker Park
1619 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black w/black fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. Leather saddle slightly worn from daily use. The bike also has black hammered fenders and front rack that is also black.

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?: 
15 minutes.
Incident Description: 
I was taking the trash out and had the garage door open. As I stepped back inside to gather the rest of the trash someone walked in and rode off with my bike.

2016 Cannondale Quick 6

Location

Lakeview
675 W ROSCOE ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CM15E534192
Size: 
Women's Quick, Butted 6061 aluminum
Color: 
White, with some mint/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 6 months old, brand new almost mint condition

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?: 
Less than a day
Incident Description: 
My front yard has a tall, metal gate surrounding it, I park and lock my bike every day inside the gate. I was coming back from work and locked it around 3:10am, when I walked outside today around 2pm my bike was gone. Someone cut through the gate and pulled my bike through. This bike was my everything, took me months to save for it. The bike was locked with a ULovk and also has security bolts for the seat and tires. please contact me or 311 if found.

Viscount

Location

Lakeview
Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Working Bikes sticker on frame by pedals, mismatched inner tubes. Frame is covered in stickers, left end cap is missing, and right grip tape is torn on the side.

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 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
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked overnight on (7/7) at Roscoe and Lincoln. Went to pick it up around 12:30 the next day and discovered it was missing.

Sole Foamside

Location

Edgewater
1412 W Arthur Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
59 cm frame
Color: 
Black with seafoam green rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It stands out with a matte black finish, seafoam green rims and a "Sole" badge on the front post. It's a single-speed with only one hand brake up front. Bike had rubber grips on handles (cracked from weathering), two small, grey racing stripes on the frame, a very tall seat and no reflectors, lights or kickstand. This bike was bought brand new last summer and it still looks mostly new.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For months, ever since I moved in.
Incident Description: 
Bike had a U-lock around frame and wooden post of our balcony on the second floor. Our balcony is visible from the alley, and despite having a locked fence around the balcony area, it is scalable. Someone must have seen the bike, climbed the fence, walked up our stairs and simply kicked the wooden post. If the thief hasn't sawn off the U-lock yet, it will still be around the middle of the frame. I didn't hear or see anything, other than the broken post this morning and no bike. Could have happen July 7 or 8, as I haven't checked my balcony since.

Mongoose Excursion

Location

My Garage
1624 W. Pershing Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27.5"
Color: 
black, red label saying mongoose,
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new only had for three months, front and back light, red brake cables, cushioned gel seat cover. small metal "M" plaque in front of bike under 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
my garage door side door was kicked in and my bike was stolen. i live next to the police sergeants' association and after watching their security film i believe the incident happened between 12 am and 3 am.

Schwinn

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armatige and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older Schwinn, Teal in color, newer tires, Orange tape on front bar and back seat. Both shiftier cables broken. Stolen from Clybourn Metra Station.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Clybourn Metra Station. Bike was locked for 1 day in this location.
Incident Description: 
Was raining evening of 7/7/16 so bike was left at Clybourn Metra station. Upon return the next morning, 7/8/16, the bike, lock, and cable were all gone.

Fuji Absolute (80's model)

Location

5432 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small, women's frame
Color: 
Coral blue / ocean blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old but well-loved with some surface rust on the pedals and chain, newly replaced white brake cords, straight handlebars made of black foam, has a UCPD bike registration sticker on the frame right under the handlebars, and a black metal caddie installed on the rear. Has a worn silver "FUJI ABSOLUTE" logo on the main body of the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approx 10 hours

Torker tricycle

Location

Home
4437 n Lawndale ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Adult tricycle
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 speed torker adult tricycle with pink basket on the front. Basket in back contained helmet. Rust on handlebars. small white bell on right handlebar.

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?: 
2 days

GT frame

Location

1800 S Troy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
School Bus Yellow with chipped paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Solid bike but a lot of chipped paint, especially on the down tube and the crossbar (more than in the photo, as that is an older picture); black handlebars (straight)

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was one of 5 bikes that are kept in a garage overnight behind our house (not locked to anything in the garage, but the smaller garage door is padlocked). All bikes were stolen during the night, as someone broke in through the alley and got the main folding garage door off track, lifted it up slightly, and then got in and took all of the bicycles.