Recent Reports

Raleigh M20

Location

Pope Building
633 S Plymouth Ct, Apt 403
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front suspension, custom seat (black memory foam/fabric). There is rust on the brake cables and between the handlebars. The head tube has extensive scratching from where the lock was kept. There are minor scratches throughout, but the bike overall is in good condition. The photo shown here is not my bike, but it is exactly the same make, model, and color scheme. Mine does not have a water bottle holder.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike racks outside 633 S Plymouth Ct. Between 1:43am and 1:52am on June 20, both the bike and lock were taken. There is a gap in the security footage, during which the bike and lock disappear.

1972 Raleigh LTD 3

Location

Beatrix
834 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black with white accents and white wall tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with new white wall tires, very good condition, black Brooks saddle, black grips, Sticker from St. Louis park district,

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
Left bike in front of Beatrix while I grabbed pick up. Stupidly did not lock it, but sidewalk was closed during construction so I thought I would be ok. Watched bike while inside, looked down at some point and it was gone.

Breezer LIberty

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD024L0648L
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition no features

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
bike was locked while visitng zoo, came back out to retrieve and it was gone

Cannondale H300

Location

1134 Maple ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HEB1030218236
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike in good condition. Minor scratches to the paint in the top tube, around the area where bike model ("H300") is visible.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was secured stored in basement for about 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from storage room in the basement. Locked to bike rack. Tires dismounted.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

One Mag Mile
980 N Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HA0VE03504
Size: 
Adult Men
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Sticker on brace behind seat. Seat isn't factory-run but rather a thicker seat.

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?: 
Since the morning (8:30AM)
Incident Description: 
Locked bike when going into One Mag Mile for work at 8:30. It was gone when I went to pick it up after work around 5:00PM

Masi Uno 45523

Location

400 n wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
68w4t00151
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Green with white design/lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, selle seat, wide set handlebars with rubber grips, light blue bottle cage, text on bike and wheels, Brev brand components.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in a rack inside a locked building with other bikes, but bike was unfortunately not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from the bike storage area at my work, inside a locked building. Sometime between 9 and 5. It was missing when I went to get it to go home.

2014 Trek Crossrip

Location

Wisconsin and Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 CM
Color: 
Green - Bright green Handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright green Handlebar tape, back commuter rack, top tube cover

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Getting a drink at The Drop on Lincoln Avenue after working late night shift. No bike rack in front of business so lock to a street pole around the corner on Wisconsin Avenue.

Yellow Big Shot Bike

Location

1759 S Carpenter St
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
adult sized
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-one pink wheel and one black wheel -rims on inside of wheels were purple -had an I stand with Planned Parenthood sticker on it -had neon pink handlebar grips -had a purple seat -had mounts on front and back for blinker lights

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 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: 
Saw my bike yesterday. Walked my dog after getting home from work today and saw it was gone. Not sure if it was there this morning.

Cannondale quick 4

Location

Michael Boyle
801 S Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 9 am and 4 pm. Lock was cut cleanly

Villano Shadow 2.0

Location

Nate's Apartment
1651 n Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24cm
Color: 
Orange and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new, smartphone mount up top, Chicago triathlon stickers.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Somebody smashed the window to my locked 2011 white Mitsubishi Lancer and took my bike out of the back seat.

Specialized Sirrus SPT

Location

Back porch
3522 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc6020336049m
Size: 
I'm 5'5", and it fits me. Normal?
Color: 
Charcoal/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a rack on the back where you could attach panniers, disc brakes, and rusty bell on the front with a cartoon dinosaur/dragon on it. I also had replaced the quick release wheel pins with an anti-theft mechanism, so, since I have the key, supposedly the wheels cannot be removed. It also had a water bottle holder, and I imagine it has a u-lock with a yellow head around the frame, since the lock wasn't clipped (as far as I can tell) – the bar it was locked to was pried off the fence. Also, it has a carbon fiber fork.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It had been in this location since last year, the last time I used it was a 11 days ago, I noticed it gone 1 day ago. I think I would have noticed if it was significantly earlier, but I'd say it was stolen sometime within 3 days of my discovering it gone.
Incident Description: 
I noticed the bike gone around 1 in the afternoon. I had last used it about 10 days prior, but I believe it was probably taken sometime in the previous 3 days. The bike was kept on a wooden porch 1 story above the locked and gated back alley. The wooden slat of the rail that I had locked it to was pried off the rest of the fence, and there was a hole cut into the chain link fence abutting the alley of my building, leading into the alleys of several other buildings (also locked and gated alleys), that hadn't been there before. It appears that the thief entered through the hole he/she made in the fence, walked up the balcony to the first bike he/she saw (there are a number of bikes kept in the alley) pried the bar off the fence, and carried the bicycle out.

Fuji ABSOLUTE &1.9DISC

Location

Max's home
2451 n Janssen ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD27110761N
Size: 
19
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from back porch.

Felt F65X 2017

Location

Foscoe Park
1320 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F601T0691
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Matte black with gray and red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a carbon bottle cage with and shimano 105 pedals. Its also disc brake equipped. Has a garmin mount on the stem. Also is a shimano 105 groupset build with FSA cracks

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?: 
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?: 
1hr
Incident Description: 
Left bike at Foscoe park locked to a metal seat in the front of park. Went inside for a swim and came outside and the bike was gone. There was a sort of incident going on at the park that they called park security and the police. Not sure if it was related or not. There should be surveillance footage but the police have to request it.

GT Vantara

Location

Presidential Tower
555 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
038675052536
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a bike rack in the Pritzker Pavilion garden area during concert (next to the Beverage/beer concession stand). Cam back afte rteh concert and bike with the lock were missing.

Giant, Cypress (2010)

Location

Block of 1200 West Arthur Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black basket on the front of it, good condition

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily kept in yard over night
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen some time from 11pm to 5:30am. It is kept in my locked back yard over night.

Fuji Newest 2.0 XL Aluminum Frame

Location

N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Cateye speedometer and an under seat bike pack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
Two weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden porch on 3rd floor on alley side of Sheffield Ave, just south of Armitage. Porch wood was broken and bike was stolen. Picture is a google image of the stolen model. Time of incident is best estimate.

Trek Verve 2 Mens Silver Black Hybrid Bike

Location

Park Millennium Condo Locked Bike Room
222 N Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU105C2789J
Size: 
20
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased 2016 - had green handlebar bag and two bike bottle holders one graphite one metal.

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?: 
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?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime between Thursday June 15 at 5 PM and Saturday June 17 at 11 AM - locked bike room in our condo garage was accessed and cable bike lock was cut - 2 bikes were stolen.

Trek Verve 3 bike - Womens Bike

Location

Park Millennium Condo Locked Bike Room
222 N COLUMBUS
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU167CO163L
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike Purchased April 2017 - has small pink and white markings on top tube. Has locking wheel hubs which can only be opened with a special tool.

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?: 
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?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime between Thursday June 15 at 5 PM and Saturday June 17 at 11 AM - locked bike room in our condo garage was accessed and cable bike lock was cut - 2 bikes were stolen.

All City Nature Boy Disc

Location

Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M15051523
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black with Gray Tips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Freewheel installed days before theft, will not match the stock freewheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked as it was kept in a locked area. The locked area was broken into, leaving the bike vulnerable.

IRO Mark V

Location

Wrigleyville, two floors above Big G's Pizza (back alleyway)
3716 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm (pretty sure)
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition. Has black electrical tape in the place of handlebar caps. Pedals have strapless toe clips

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?: 
Overnight, 1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up this morning to find my bike had been ripped (along with lock) from the wooden railing on the back, alleyway-facing deck of my third-floor apartment (three-flat). I live two floors above Big G's pizza.