Recent Reports

Schwinn Sidewinder

Location

John Crerar Library
5730 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 26, 2020 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
black with teal accents / lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new Tires were a little low Seat was adjusted fairly high (for 5'3" person) Had lights attached (white on handlebar, red on seat) Gears were a little off, can't shift past 2 on left side

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside Crerar Library on UChicago campus on bike rack - back row rack on far left side. Left until around 6:40pm. By then, bike was gone.

Trek 8.5 Dual Sport

Location

2555 N Clark Apartments
2555 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 18, 2020 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU110C1406J
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Model year - 2015 Good condition - has a slight scuff on the back of the seat. Has 2555 N Clark bike room sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
It was inside of the parking ramp at 2555 N Clark St, in a locked fenced in bike room enclosure.
Incident Description: 
Two masked individuals gained access to the locked bike room in the basement of the 2555 N Clark St parking ramp on 10/18/2020 and stole 4-5 high-value bikes. My bike had a Kryptonite cable that secured the front wheel to the bike rack. The cable was looped through the back wheel as well, and my Kryptonite U-lock was fed through both ends of the cable lock, making a complete locked system. I'm kicking myself because the U-lock did not secure the frame of the bike to the bike rack itself (I figured that wouldn't be needed because it was in a secure room). Neither the bike nor lock were present after it had been stolen.

Colnago Prestige CX

Location

home
1614 n Harding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 23, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Bright red with white and green accents gray logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very nice, paint chip on non drive side top tube. has a stages power meter on nondriver side crank, zippering carbon bars fizzes stem colnago seat post dt Swiss wheels sram force drive train. has name sticker on seat stay "Huizenga"

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
made their way thru two locked doors no signs of forced entry cut lock.

Santa Cruz Blur

Location

HOME
1614 N Harding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 23, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ps1804p-12500sc
Size: 
small
Color: 
black with white logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very nice! wheels sram axs drive strain oil slick cassette and chain quarq power meter, Santa Cruz reserve rims, xtr pedals, ritchy stem bars and seat post. has a name sticker "huizenga"

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
made their way thru two locked doors no signs of forced entry cut lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

514 West Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women M
Color: 
Black & Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition - only distinguishing feature is the tires are different brands.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to rack in apartment courtyard area on the evening of 10/21 around 8pm and returned next morning around 7am on 10/22 and bike along with lock was missing, presumed to be stolen.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

2930 N. Washtenaw Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, October 23, 2020 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M11044588
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Connex Chain (gold colored), Rear rack, Black Hammered Fenders, Sella Anatomica Saddle (rubber top), Avid Brakes, Shimano Dual-Platform Pedals. Bike was a year-round commuter and while maintained, shows plenty of wear from being ridden. Attached photo is a few years old so some parts have changed.

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?: 
last ridden the prior evening
Incident Description: 
Detached garage in the rear of house has forced entry through deadbolted door. This bike was not locked in the garage.

Motobecane Super Mirage SL

Location

3633 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was brand new, had fresh gatorskin tires on it and a connector for a trailer

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

Raleigh

Location

343 W Old Town Court
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, like-new. Has lights and pouch attached and water bottle holder. Red handles.

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?: 
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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Oct 15th around 5pm the garage door to the apartment garage was left open and someone walked in and stole the bike. Unsure how they broke the U-lock.

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

1944 N. Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red with black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Raleigh Grand Prix. Red with black details, black tape on handlebars, and black front tire fork. Had for many years, so it appears fairly used.

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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Around 3 or 4 pm on Monday, October 19, 2020, I put my bike in my building’s basement as usual. To get to the basement, you have to go through a locked gate and then through the locked basement door. Presumably only residents of the building have a key to the gate and basement door. Other residents store their bikes in the basement, as well. The next day, at 4 pm, I went to the basement to get my bike to ride it to work. As I approached the gate, I noticed in the alley that a white van was parked. There appeared to be maintenance men doing something near our building. When I went into the basement, I saw my bike was gone. There were two other bikes in the basement: one bike sitting intact and another bike had its wheels taken off.

2014 Specialized sirrus elite disc

Location

FFC building
939 W North Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Xl
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition. Had racing horns, abus security wheel locks, bontrager rear light, no water bottle, abus bike lock with case on frame. Hydronic disc brakes.

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?: 
3 hours

Giant Roam

Location

Simpson Querrey Institute- Northwestern
303 East Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C12C6740
Size: 
29
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Roam Bike Hybrid, 24 speed, has montrose permit sticker on it, XL frame, partially scratched

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was just simply gone

Surly Crosscheck

Location

apartment
1551 N. St Louis Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
m12060004
Size: 
xs/42cm
Color: 
teal/turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
multicolored handlebar tape panaracer tires

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
in locked storage area
Incident Description: 
bicycle was in a locked storage basement behind a heavy locked door.

Stony Point Nishiki

Location

835 W. Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22" maybe
Color: 
white with purple accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver City Cruiser Handlebars, Silver bell. Gel-cushioned seat, Reflective rims on the tires. Black handlebar grips, front and back lights. Paint is a little chipped in places.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
I keep my bike in the enclosed garage of St Clements School in Lakeview Chicago. On this day someone left the gate open and my bike was stolen. I assume it was someone walking through the alley as I keep my bike nearer to that gate since it is usually closed, unfortunately on this day it wasn't.

RECOVERED: Marin NICASIO RC

Location

Lakeview Highrise
Clark & Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
101729631
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue frame, Fenders, White wall tires, Front Rack (attached to fork). The photo does not show the front rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Years
Incident Description: 
On October 23rd we received : "Good news, yesterday I recovered my bike in coordination with the 19th Police District. It involved a sting where we met, after finding the bike for sale online." Original report: Two people were observed on camera breaking into highrise apt building's bike room by breaking door the night of Sat Oct 17th in Lakeview. The bike was locked with only a wire lock at the time.

Trek FX3

Location

Building across from Wendy’s
2048 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 19, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU151C1620N
Size: 
Small Size Frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2019 model in great working condition, 10 speed, Disc brakes, Periwinkle bottle holder, removable black posterior basket, Orange/black Kryptonite lock, blue bell on left handles

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 months
Incident Description: 
Second bike to go missing from the basement this week. In locked shared basement of apartment building

Panasonic Sport 1000

Location

Apartment building, back stairwell
4510 N. Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Extra Large Frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black handles, left handle is loose, silver chipping on right handle before the black tape, black seat, very big frame!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was under stairs in the back of my building, behind a faulty gate that sometimes doesn’t lock. The bike was not locked to anything under the stairs. I put the bike there sometime around 1:30pm/2:00pm and noticed it was gone at 9:00/9:30pm

Jamis Allegro A3

Location

Sidewalk at corner of N Pine Grove and W Irving Park Road.
3930 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MZ0F004048
Size: 
19
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike bought on 9/20 from Kozy Cyclery. Has a store sticker on it. Had a new bike lock on the frame below seat and a water bottle holder. Minor scratches on it since it was new.

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?: 
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?: 
Maybe 2 days
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up on Friday late evening/early morning Saturday just after midnight. Left it there over weekend and today (Monday) went to go bike to the gym and it was missing. I usually bike every day, but with the rainy weather I did not and my building (Park Place Tower) currently is full for their bike room and I'm on a waitlist.

Raleigh Grand Prix Road Bike

Location

Village Discount
2032 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
64cm
Color: 
Red with cork colored bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition Raleigh road bike with Cinelli cork colored bar tape. The bike is rather large at 64cm.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside of Village Discount on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square/Bucktown. It was locked for only 15 minutes and was missing when I returned to the bike.

Bearclaw Thunderhawk

Location

Ravenswood
4500 n. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
TAN80509845
Color: 
Bare metal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
titanium gravel bike with a black carbon fork and tan sidewalk tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 yeas

Retrospec Beaumont City Bike, 7-Speed Step-Thru

Location

Chinatown Public Library
2100 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
TH20040734
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Olive green Beaumont 7-speed step-thru bike from Retrospec. Brand new, barely two months old. It was stolen along with a black pannier and a black helmet, and silver bell.

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?: 
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?: 
For about 4 hours, and it was biked in front of the Chinatown Public Library (Chicago, IL)
Incident Description: 
Brand new bike from Retrospec (Beaumont City 7-speed step-thru in Olive Green). I got it as a present for my husband last month; he was working at the Chinatown Public Library and parked the bike, locking it to a rail outside the building. He was gone for about three hours, and we are guessing the bike was stolen at around