Recent Reports

2010 Trek 2nd District

Location

3140 W. George St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 16, 2018 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU293C1340E
Size: 
56 or 58
Color: 
Tan and Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars with brown faux leather bar tap. Back wheel is black and the front is stock brown. Has SPD mountain bike 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in my unit's secure storage unit in the basement of my building. The person who stole it needed to get through two door locks in order to get to the bike.

Giant Escape 3

Location

University Village
1116 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Some scratches on the metal Good lock to the front wheel

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I was out of town. I locked my bike in the apartment to itself. The door to the apartment has a lock. I reached home yesterday and didn't find my bike

Felt F90

Location

Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 9, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink grip wraps, bike computer wrapped around fork

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?: 
N/A Parked in Garage

Surly Pugsley

Location

Thomas M. Williams
1042 Home Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black frame, red fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat bike with red fork. Single speed.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle stolen from bike rack at Metra station.

Specialize Allez Elite Triple

Location

Home
Drake and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 2, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M4FL21622
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike. Stem on handlebars had been replaced with a giant brand stem. Had a plastic fender on the back and one under the bike. Had mounts for a phone and a front and rear light mount attached. Seat had been upgraded from the standard one. Pedals had cages.

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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
Sometime after I returned home from work on Friday and my wife going out last night the bike was stolen. She returned and noticed it wasn't in the garage any longer.

Specialized women's 26"

Location

Portage park
Montrose & Austin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 2, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purplish-blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Faint silvery swirls along the paint job, with a basket installation on the front, usual water bottle installation, thumb gears. There's a single extra-long scratch in the paint.

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?: 
20 months
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my garage. The thief entered my back yard to enter my garage from the side door. The thief then moved aside a few cheaper bikes to get to my own, which was being stored hanging from the rafters.

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

UIC Campus College of Medicine East Tower
808 South Wood Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MUFL22010
Size: 
58
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Handle Bar tape (different than shown) A single black SKS raceblade fender on back wheel. White Specialized Toupe Seat (different than seat shown), a long black scratch along the rear seat stay from a crash, and a Green Southern Illinois University bike decal on the seat tube right under the top tube. Gatorskin Tires.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at the UIC health sciences library and I was studying a street view window. I looked up and saw a guy walking west on Polk street with a bike on his shoulder and upon closer inspection I realized it was my bike. My bike was actually locked up right across the street and I looked over to the bike rack it was locked too and it was gone. By the time I ran out of the library and down the street I couldn't find the guy or my bike! I called the campus PD and they immediately searched the streets, but to no avail. The bike rack had clear signs of a cutting tool used to cut the lock.

Critcial Cycles Single-Speed Fixed Gear Urban Commuter

Location

Home
1217 N Hoyne Ave. STE F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
57cm/ Large
Color: 
White and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Owned 6 months. Fairly new. Blue hand grips. Has wheel locks that require key that only I have to take off the frame. White Tires.

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?: 
Last seen in garage 48 hours ago.
Incident Description: 
Went to the garage to grab bicycle only to realize it is gone. Roommates left garage open. Last confirmed seen in garage on Monday, January 29th.

Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro

Location

Wintrust Bank Building
235 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
~58 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver, titanium cyclocross bike had front and rear attachments for lights. Disc brakes and SRAM derailers

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
6 hrs
Incident Description: 
Someone saw the thief use a blow torch on the lock in front of 235 S. LaSalle st. at 2:08. Perp was wearing a hoody and couldn't be identified on camera.

BMC CX02 2010

Location

AMA Plaza
330 North Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is white with a large CX02 written in black on it. It's a fairly unique bike. The top tube is not round but flat and has BMC's signature triangle under the seat post. The bike was equipped with: Reynold Solitude wheels, SRAM Force 1 groupset, Fizik black handlebar tape, Specialized phenom saddle, Shimano XTR Race PD-M9000 SPD pedals, Gray SRAM Shorty Avid brakes with red accents.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The lock was picked and the bike hauled off.

Specialized Step Through Vita

Location

Garage
1470 W Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 29, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602391214J
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front bracket mounted to steer tube. When stolen had child seat attached to this front bracket. Rear wheel mount for bag.

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Indoor communal garage area holding 8 cars + strollers and bikes. Someone gained access to the garage either through an insecure side door or by someone leaving a garage bay door open. Cars broken into, bikes and other stuff stolen.

Giant contend

Location

Private residence
4352 Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C3BLI723
Size: 
~53cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sport tires- great 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike itself was not locked, was in location for 1 year
Incident Description: 
Neighbor in the building discovered 2/4 bikes in the building storage area had gone missing. There are only a few condos/units in the building. Unsure how thief gained access to the building. Nothing else missing besides the bicycles. Incident could have happened between December 25-Jan 11

Projekt Custom Bikes

Location

Apartment Building
3800 N. Janssen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, was bought in October Had " KMG " with white vinyl on right side of top tube Had a Kryptonite lock carrier on downtube Small grayscale Grateful Dead lighting bolt sticker on downtube Electrical tape on seat to cover bike manufacturer logo White paint scratches by back drop outs from locking bike against posts Bike has a "Flip Flop Hub" to ride freewheel or fixie. Was on freewheel setting not fixed One of the bar ends was missing

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on 3rd floor balcony. Someone must have climbed a gate, then walked up 3 flights to back deck area. Went to bed around Midnight and woke up at 7:30 and immediately saw it was gone.

Fuji Finest 2.5

Location

1733 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD071I0445L
Size: 
16”
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
It was in Our garage
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and this bike was stolen from the garage. This happened in the middle of the night. The bike had a lock stored on it as well as a bike bag under the seat.

KHS Urban Extreme

Location

1629 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U16J00149
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Silver with Reflective Tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Disc brakes, rear rack, green downtube bag, covered in reflective tape, bike lock on the seat post.

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was no longer on porch when I went out to go somewhere, was taken between today and last couple days.

Cannondale Synapse Claris

Location

Home
1224 W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SA21773
Size: 
Men's medium (52cm I believe)
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is new as of June 2017; has stock seat, also has Abus folding lock through the front frame and fork and an OnGuard u-lock though the main body.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2+ weeks
Incident Description: 
Woke up this morning to find that pieces of my second-story rear deck have been removed from the railing and bike and U-locks were missing

Bianchi Axis

Location

downtown
Jackson & LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
D12189125C
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
black/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, rack, green handlebar tape, bright green 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Yuba Mundo 4.3

Location

Civic Opera Building
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ACA14D000385
Size: 
Longtail cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Longtail cargo bike. Homemade foam seat with red tape on longtail. Frame-attached black basket on front. Kids "monkey bar" frame around longtail seating area. Multicolored panniers.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work late. Bike was not where I had locked it up when I arrived in the morning. Lock was an Abus Bordo 6000 folding lock.

Trek 4300

Location

Home
2329 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20" or 21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung upside down on the roof of our second story deck. Porch is hidden by trees from the street but can be seen from the alley next to the house, which is frequented by the homeless digging through garbage contains. Best I can guess, someone saw it from the alley and took it in the middle of the night. Bike next to it was locked to a pole and was not taken.

KHS urban x

Location

2143 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
V15N0059
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (rode twice). Has fenders and rack on the back.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on rack in locked garage overnight. Went to the garage in the morning and it was gone.