Recent Reports

Kona Sutra 2016

Location

Erie & Franklin
303 W Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1612cc118
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Gloss Desert Khaki (Light Green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Mostly stock features: disc brakes, rear rack, Brooks B17 saddle, black fenders. Comrade Bikes sticker on downtube near cranks. Planet Bike rear light, Cygolite front light mount (light itself not on bike) on left fork post mount, Ortlieb Klickfix handlebar bag mount, Lezyne GPS mount on handlebars. Saddle was chained to the frame with a length of old bike chain encased in an old bicycle inner tube.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a solid-feeling U-rack at the SW corner of Erie & Franklin in Chicago at 6:30pm on Friday, Aug 4th. I locked it with my helmet through the main frame triangle. I returned at 8:00pm and found the bike missing. I saw no signs of cutting or my lock anywhere.

Tomos

Location

Runa Japanese restaurant
2257 North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
low rider cruiser 20 inch tires
Color: 
blue with chrome fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
back luggage rack is mangled 1960's classic cruiser with white wall tires

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 3 hours
Incident Description: 
locked bike out front of runa - returned less than 3 hours later to my bike and lock both gone

Schwinn Womens Gateway

Location

2853 N Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD17E01455
Size: 
28"
Color: 
off white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used for 3 weeks, add on basket

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 nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back yard of a house under stairs, not visible from the street. Stolen August 2nd or 3rd.

Gary Fisher Utopia

Location

Apartment
1900 w. Ainslie st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C26AS037
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lovingly used.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked inside storage room for up to 1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked storage room.

Specialized 2008 Stumpjumper

Location

5008 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Black/White Writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape, few scratches along the frame, nothing major. Not sure of frame size off hand, I'm 5'10", so whatever that would fit. It had shimano clip in pedals that was a combo normal pedal & clip in. It had a sticker from Spokes Bike Shop on the frame base. It was stolen from my house, and there was a Kryptonite U lock locked to the frame, but not thru the tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bikes were stored below our deck. Thieves jumped our neighbors fence to get to our parking area, they took 4 bikes, but one was left behind in the grass. My bike had a U lock around the frame, that unfortunately couldn't reach a solid object to lock to.

Trek 700 from 1999

Location

Stephanie Mattucci
1700 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
I180703085
Size: 
17L Women's
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black and blue bell on the handle, original license sticker from Verona, Wi

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?: 
Less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike vanished! No trace of lock or the bike. Bike was stolen at bike rack across the street from a small cheval in bucktown, in front of Corepower Yoga.

Giant escape 2

Location

Clybourn metra stop
Armitage and elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with navy letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new. Has a bfs bikes sticker near the rear tire.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-12 hours- At the clybourn metro stop
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the clybourn metra's bike rack at 5pm, returned at 6 am and found the lock cut and the bike stolen. It is a black giant escape 2 bike with a bfs sticker near the rear tire.

Fuji Absolute 2.1 Silver 17"

Location

Centennial Fountain
North McClurg Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ254IC0544J
Size: 
17 inch
Color: 
Silver with Orange and Grey Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In almost-new condition. Would have had a "Cityfront Place" sticker with number 402 or 403 or 404 on it. The sticker - which I'm guessing the thieves removed - was on the top fame component just back from where it goes into the handlebar--i.e., if you were riding the bike you'd see it looking straight down. While the sticker may be gone, it might have left some residue behind--it was a pretty tough sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up the afternoon of Sunday, July 30th at around 2pm. Bike was found gone at around 11am on Monday, July 31st.

Motobecane Mixte

Location

2045 W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3783635
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was refurbished, near-perfect condition. Gray color, light in weight, breaks and pedals in perfect 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?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
My landlord reports that the bike was present betwen 5 and 6 pm in the garage, but he heard some buzzing. Supposedly, the thief must have jumped over the fenced portion of our garage, lifted over the bike and jumped out. He must have hit the landlord's buzzer around that time, setting it off.

Cannondale 1994 mountain bike

Location

Ukrainian Village
Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark green/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. A few chips on the body but otherwise great. Has pedal cages, a large seat, and horned handlebars. The tires are bald but very thick. Might have a yellow tag under the seat attached by a zip tie and a bell secured around the brake lines on the handlebars.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in the alleyway of my new house around 10:30 pm, gone by 5 am the next morning. It was locked to the foundation of the house with a Doberman coiled lock. Must've been cut with garden shears or something. Stolen from Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village. This bike has been in my family for 20 years! Seat is different than the one pictured.

Schwinn Cruiser - early 1980s Blue

Location

1460 Sandburg Terr. Residence
1460 N. Sandburg Terr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Women's Height
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Updated with front and back light, new seat, and bracket for basket. Condition in good condition. 175 E. Delaware Bike number sticker on front metal 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?: 
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?: 
Two months
Incident Description: 
When walking past the bike rack that my bike was located on I saw that my bike, which I had parked and locked up on the rack, was gone along with the lock that it was attached to. I had last rode this bike three weeks prior so I am not sure the exact day the bike was stolen. This bike has great sentimental value to my family as it was my aunt's that had passed away 20 years ago. It was recently updated with new seat, lights, and bracket for a basket as well as adorned a 175 E. Delaware sticker on the front metal case, my previous residence.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Wendella parking
Michigan and river on west side
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 21, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Huffy Santa Fe- vintage
Size: 
Medium frame, Custom fit for 6'3, high seat and different crankshaft set with wide pedals
Color: 
Yellow orange and brown, Aztec design
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Faux leather brown handlebars (Rams) and seat, Decorative gears and attached Raleigh headpiece on stem (though a huffy)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Overnight Friday-Sunday morning
Incident Description: 
Bike locked under Michigan avenue at the Wendella tour boat garage near the dock where I work.

Schwinn Discover 700c Men's Hybrid Bike

Location

College Ave Metra Station
College Ave.
Wheaton , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Rear reflector damaged near top

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few to several hours
Incident Description: 
I left for work and locked the bike just before 7:30AM. When I got off the metra after work just beofore 6 PM the bike and lock were gone.

Fuji Gran Fondo DI2

Location

Garage
456 N Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
White with green / red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike has electronic shifters, I had a brooks B-17 saddle and profile T-1 Aerobars. A true one of a kind. Also had my tri number 6391 on the stem

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was the usual place for this bike for about a year.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and cut the cable that was attached to the garage wall.

gt Krakorm K2 1988

Location

2200 W. Cortez St, 2f
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
Puprle including stem
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
foot straps, smooth tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off side parch

Escape 3 70012426

Location

510 Belmont ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C7BJ1177
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, great condition

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?: 
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?: 
1 day

Raleigh back alley

Location

Garage
2931 N Kilpatrick
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U152u12888
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red pedals Yellow chain Gold Double deep V style rims Drop down handle bars Working bikes sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 8am. To 11am
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in garage with dead bolt and bottom lock. Somehow bike was still stolen from behind locked doors

Soma

Location

1323 W. 18th Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a bell as well as a rear basket. The basket may be worn, it has a few holes near the end.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The pole is unscrewable so they can just unscrew it and lift it off without having to cut the lock. This happened to my boyfriend's bike as well. However, his was stolen a couple of days before mine and we assumed that they cut through the lock.

jamis citizen 2.0

Location

First Ascent
4718 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult Women's
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black saddlebag mounted on the back

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes

State Bikes: Aluette

Location

Erin Delaney
2324 w 25th st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 21, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC201605823
Size: 
55
Color: 
White with Yellow/red/blue detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, pedal straps, white grip tape, CUTE yellow/blue/white detail, bike wrack on back

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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 weeks
Incident Description: 
I was out of town for two weeks after moving into a new building. My bike was left locked to its self in our new basement (area designated by land lord for bikes). I returned home to find my whole rig gone. The landlord is showing the building, I suspect someone left a door open.