Recent Reports

Surly Cross Check

Location

FFC Boystown
3228 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
52
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in overall good condition, with some weather damage to the paint. The bike has Deep V pink wheels, pink handlebar tape on bullhorn handlebars, and SPD pedals.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Incident Description: 
My friend, who has been using the bike all summer, rode the bike to the gym in Boystown (on Halsted) and locked it where he always locks it. When he left the gym, the bike and the lock were gone. Another bike parked nearby was missing its seat.

Retrospec Beta Series Single Speed with Flip Flop Hub

Location

My home
1344 W Eddy St. , Apt 3w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm wheels
Color: 
Turquoise frame and crank, white seat, chain and wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn, all things on the bike were turquoise or white. There was also a Tile on the bike and two white U 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
My tile app says that my bike was on the back porch of my building 13 hours ago, roughly when I left for work today at 7:30 am. I come back, and it's gone. The thief likely hopped my fence, climbed my staircase to the the third floor and simply took my bike. Weird thing is, there is another bike that is there, that was not locked that was left.

Schwinn

Location

Irving Park Blue line
Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Font wheel is white with a green tire. Only right brake.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours

Redline 925

Location

Garage
2857 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 10 year old model. Mustache handlebars, red grips. Gamoh brand front mount rack/basket. Mounted, small u-lock.

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?: 
Locked inside garage but locked locked in place, used daily
Incident Description: 
Garage door broken into while out of town, probably sometime Saturday night. Exact time of theft unknown.

Giant Dash

Location

Parking Pole in front of bldg on north side of Wrightwood
443 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light Blue / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black seat, back rack, small bar ends, fixed rear light. In really good condition (2010). 700C size 28 tires, pretty thin for a hybrid.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a parking pole with U-lock and cable through wheels. When bike was gone, realized they'd taken the screws out of the pole it was locked to, lifted the pole out of the base and took bike with locks.

Specialized Ruby

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC 604068630G
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition-- small saddle bag, all carbon fiber fork, black and pink.

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?: 
Less than 3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cut and bike stolen in front of Lakeview Athletic Club between 5:05a and 7:50a

Draft SE

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Standard Fixed Gear size
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a blackburn lock attached to the frame that I have the key to. I also added a hand brake on the right and a black bell on the left handlebar. The bike will click a bit when riding it.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Someone got into our locked apartment complex and took the bike that was sitting outside my front door. We have a black gate in the front and a green door that gets into the mailbox/stairs area.

2014 Specialized Ruby Sport

Location

Residential home
873 North Hermitage Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC614006949I
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
white/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was in great condition, having taken very good care of it by myself and by the bike store at which I had purchased it at. The bike had a small black pouch behind the seat and a few dark gray smudges on the white handle bars that I had been unable to clean off.

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 days
Incident Description: 
I left my garage around 11:00AM on Aug 12, 2017 and returned around 03:00PM to find that my bike was gone. I have just moved to Chicago from Orlando, FL so I had recently moved my bike into the garage. I have provided an image that I found online that most closely resembles my bike. I sincerely appreciate any and all efforts in helping find my bike. Thanks!

2016 Scott Contessa Speedster 45 Teal/Grey XS

Location

The Parker Fulton market
730 W. Couch Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Teal/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Literally received August 9th. Odometer should show around 120 miles, depending on if theives rode the bike around. XS womens road bike with blue and black striped handlebars with a digital display in center, black wire water bottle rack. Updated Sportourer seat and Live Grit bike accessory bag underneat the seat. There is a mounting slot for the Ulock that was cut as well on the right side of the bike cetner frame

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?: 
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?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike racks at Lake and Halsted at The Parker Fulton Market's designated bike rack area near Cyclebar Spins studio yesterday around 1pm. This morning at 630am discovered the lock cut and on the ground and the bike is missing.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Shady Rest Record Store
Throop and 18th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
fxn1703405
Size: 
Medium size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black bike (frame, handles, seat) except for white rims. Black handles have slight wear on them, and the frame has nicks all across the downtube from bike locking. Includes Pinhead locks on the BACK tire.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It's my fault - I locked it to a street sign because the bike racks around were full. The thieves likely unhinged the street sign to get to my bike.

Tribe Taipan

Location

3040 N Spaulding Ave Apt 2e
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ZL1670106
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black with minor scratches on frame near wheel. tribe markings on frame itself "in steel we trust". Wheel locks 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my laundry room downstairs and was stolen from behind a locked door over night

Trek FX2

Location

1622 North Mozart Street, 3N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU086C3464M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a month old. Water bottle holder, bike pump, Abus Bordo combo 6100 folding lock, light mount, front and rear fenders.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.

ladies 1997 raleigh urban bike

Location

cta blue line Logan Square station
Milwaukee & Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
lost the plastic cap of the right side gear switch, front basket holder with basket

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack with another bike, using two combination cable locks that were cut and left there, the other bike was left as well. this happened at the cta blue line Logan square station, right under a camera.

Cinelli Hobo

Location

Northwestern Hospital
250 E Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Light Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Red specialized saddle. red hood covers.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6am to 2pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack located in front of my work in an area with several other bikes and racks. I had used two u locks and a cable. The front wheel, rear wheel, saddle , and frame were secured.

Diamondback 2013 Insight 2

Location

University Commons Building 6
1151 W 14th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used regularly, but in good shape. Both brakes needed replacement, and the rear wheel was slightly out of true. Seat was non-stock, as that was stolen previously and replaced. One front and one rear light, both small and of the "stretchy" type that loops around a tube and hooks onto itself.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
May have happened anytime between 2017-08-25 6pm and 2017-08-27 at 2pm. Bike was parked in the underground garage of a condo building, which requires keycard access but which is fairly easily gotten into by following another entering vehicle.

Purefix stingray

Location

2419 N Kedzie Blvd, Apt #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NHS201323887
Size: 
54ish
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new black Pure Fix with 27in swalbee marathon tires. Deep dish rims are spray pained black with slight visibility to original neon green tires on front rim by the brake. When stolen, had 1 front light, odometer/speedometer, rear rack, basket, 25 ft bungee cord, water bottle holder and Bell bike lock.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my apartment basement sometime between 10pm and 6am

Cannondale CAAD Optimi Claris

Location

NU downtown campus
440 E Superior St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FA55107
Size: 
56
Color: 
Neon green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, neon green coloring just purchased last week for the triathlon.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to rack behind NU lritzker school of law building. I had been checking on it all morning and between the hours of 10-12am the bike was stolen.

1995 Blue TREK-1000 road bike. Littered with SUPREME skateboard stickers. "CHAOS" joker sticker on headtube.

Location

Merlo Branch Public Library
644 W Belmont AVE , 60657
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not Available
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Dark Blue painted. Littered with Supreme skateboard stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Blue Trek-1000 (90's area road bike) forged aluminium; Lots of SUPREME brand stickers on frame. Joker "CHAOS" sticker on headbadge. "FU&K" Marlboro sticker on downtube; Che Guevara; "DOPE" Homer Simpson sticker downtube. Faded Rollin Stones 'Exhibitionism' sticker on top tube. Shifters JB-welded. SKS fender. Black Velo saddle with metal pins, gold bell on stem. Standard high performance road bike racing profile. Drop bars. BLUE.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked on bike racks in front of Merlo branch public library. Could have been locked improperly, and thief was able to defeat lock. Bolt might not have fully engaged on Kryptonite s2 ulock and a thief took advantage.

Fuji nevada

Location

Lacrosse wisconsin
111 11th st S
La Crosse , WI
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Navy blue w green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Inside of a locked garage

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Old Town
1426 N. ORLEANS, APT 204
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Metallic Brown/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, slight wear on tires. A few scratches on the cross bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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 few weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole in a closed garage with a U-Lock and a cord. The cord was cut and the bike was stolen. The picture is of a similar bike.