Recent Reports

Felt F65

Location

Home
Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A402260181
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. AERO BARS, Black CARBON AERO FORKS, AFTER MARKET SEAT, UPGRADED WHEELS, CONTINENTAL GATOR SKIN TIRES, REAR SEAT PACK (WITH TOOLS, CO2 CARTRIDGES, TUBES), BRIGHT BLUE BAR TAPE WITH RED SRAM PLUGS

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage

Ritte - Ace

Location

Starbucks
Lawrence and broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
1194007712510035
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Blue handlebar tape. Krsyrium wheels. Force 22 groupset. Only person I know who rides this frameset. The inside of the fork is painted gray blue. Has a red head unit for a garmin device

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken and so was lock. Unsure how it was done. I recorded the bike lock area to check for any marks and nothing. I went across to eat at a restaurant and came back and it was gone. I asked around and no one saw anything

2015 Bianchi Volpe

Location

Marianne Parker
656 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NX0034021HWBK734478H
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-Good/new condition -teal handlebar tape -black fenders -tan Brooks saddle (non-leather) -silver back rack -black cup holder, computer, and light on bars -red light at rear -teal bottle holder on frame

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief used a wrench to remove the bolt from the street sign pole my bike was locked to. Lifted the pole to slide it from the lock. Wheel was locked to frame.

State Bicycle Co. - Rutherford

Location

Blue Line Logan Square Station
2620 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC20506837
Size: 
55cm frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown handlebars, brown seat post, might have sticker under the seat from university police bike registry, some white scuff marks on frame, wheels have black tires with beige rims that are probably very dirty.

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 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?: 
Between 1-7 hours
Incident Description: 
I lent my brother my bike while out of town. On 6/6/17 he locked the bike at the Blue Line Logan Square station at an outside bike rack which may or may not have cameras. He locked the bike by passing the cable through the front and back wheels and the frame, securing the cable through the u-lock, and securing the u-lock to the bike rack. The cable was cut and the thief stole the bike at some time between 9am and 4pm, leaving both the cable and the u-lock at the scene (the u-lock was not broken as it was not secured to the bike itself). I can provide more specs for the bike if need be for verification.

Cannondale Bad Boy 4 2015

Location

AMA Plaza Parking Lot
401 N. Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
cm14e525853
Size: 
smal
Color: 
Black matt finish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The covering on gear shift (with the numbers on it) on the right-hand side is off. Has a mount for the front light, but I have the light.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was in a locked fenced-in area in a garage on Wabash in the AMA Plaza garage. A cable lock locked the front of the bike to the rack and a Kryptonite messenger mini locking the body. It had my panniers and helmet on it too. JA295124

Specialized Langster

Location

Kenect Apartments
504 N. Green St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2017 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Reverse drop bars. (Old) folding brake mounted to frame. Water bottle holder on frame. Foot straps on pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than two weeks

Specialized 2016 Hybrid

Location

527 W Barry Ave, Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought brand new in April. Scratch on the top bar of the frame near the middle of the bike. Chicago Cubs bike check ticket on the handle bars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Suspect got through/over back alley gate then kicked/busted through the locked storage room door where my bike was.

6KU Urban Track Bike

Location

State and Washington next to Atwood cafe and Alise hotel
1 W Washington St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, minor scratches near wheels, Silicone LED lights attached to front handlebars and back side above wheels, purple sticky hand toy attached to handle bar, left and right stickers still left on pedals.G

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at bike rack locked over night. Next afternoon was not found and another bike was also on the rack but it was not locked.

Trek 7.4 FX- 2015 Model

Location

Apartment
Fullerton St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20 inch frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition (less than 2 years old). It is grey in color with silver lettering and subtle green detailing. I had a small seat post bag attached, as well a black/grey Kryptonite lock on the seat tube. There is a small sticker on the top of the top tube with a 3 digit number.

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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen sometime between May 27th and June 4th while I was out of town. The garage is normally locked but it is possible that the side entrance door could have been unlocked at some point given that other individuals have access. The garage is located just east of the Fullerton Red line stop.

2017 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Via Carducci
1928 W Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602167304M
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and Rear locks are kryptonite gravity locks. The wheels on this bike are wider than most hybrid bikes. Flat Bars. Clean, no stickers.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen between 2-8AM in the early morning of Saturday, June 3rd, 2017. It was locked to the bike rack in front of 1928 W division street. The Lock was cut clean thru a flatkey U-Lock, which was left at the scene.

Raleigh Cadent 2 Green SM/15

Location

Lincoln Towers
7601 N Lincoln
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U1S8K13S07
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new 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?: 
Unfortunately it was not locked
Incident Description: 
We live in a condo and our bikes are in our parking spaces in the garage. The date and time is when we first noticed the bike missing.

Scott (Contessa?)

Location

Morton Grove Metra
Ferris & Lincoln
Morton Grove , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue with a black/white tribal tattoo type of design. Red rubber light on back & white on front. Has a second lock that wasn't locked, so a u-lock might be still on it.

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?: 
A couple days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the Morton Grove train station in the morning, and since I took an alternate way home, I didn't go to pick it up until the weekend.

Cannodale CAAD9 - 2013

Location

1341 W Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small - fitted for a 5'4" woman
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our locked storage room beneath our building, with a number of other bikes. No other bike was taken. No sign of forced entry.

Schwinn Median 28" Hybrid

Location

5032 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28#
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Non-stock red gel seat, rear light is mounted vertically rather than horizontally.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked bike in my locked basement and locked to a post at approximately 11:15am. Was missing by next morning at 10:00am. Painting crews for the building were the only non-tenants with access to the area that day.

Schwinn Girls' Ranger

Location

Presidential Towers
555 w madison st
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
White/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, Has a yellow sticker of River Plaza. Beneath that sticker there is another sticker of presidential towers.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Today morning at 8.45am I locked my bike in front of Presidential Towers in Madison street, Chicago. I attended Yoga class in FFC west loop for 2 and a half hours and when I came back the bike was missing. I enquired with the Presidential towers front desk security guys to check if they have any security cameras in that location but they din't had any.

N/A

Location

Garfield Ridge
5100 S.Moody
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand 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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Someone walked into my yard and drove off in the bike

Specialized Dolce Elite Road Bike

Location

3632 north Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Two tone blue. Teal and ocean blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Trip computer mount but computer was not on bike at time of theft

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?: 
Always kept in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage break-in thru side door. Took two road bikes. Between approximately 10 am and 11 am

Turin Manhattan Cruiser

Location

Jen Walling
1430 W. Thorndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
baby blue town bike from Manhattan Cruisers Brown leather seat

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?: 
1 momth
Incident Description: 
Stolen from our garage.

Trek Verve

Location

West town
2010 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used ladies trek, 2011 model white frame with scratches, black water bottle holder on vertical frame, silver bell with peace sign in rainbow colors, black metal basket fixed on back frame, bungee cord on basket, handle shifters, brown triangle gel seat, front shocks.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to bike rack just West of the intersection of Chicago and Damen, bike was on the N. side of Chicago just west of the nail salon, it was locked through the frame and also the front tire to the bike rack facing East. I was gone only an hour, tons of people everywhere as it was in the middle of the day and the weather was mid 80s sunny.

Bigshot

Location

Condo
947 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was a custom made BigShot in all black and yellow. Black frame, yellow saddle, handlebars, and wheels. It had decals on the bike that said "Go Hawks."

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Used a bike lock with a cable that was connected to a railining. The cable was cut.
Incident Description: 
Not sure what time the bike was stolen but it was stolen on Friday after 6:00 pm. The bike was locked to a railing in my main condo hallway via a cable lock. The cable lock was cut. The bike was a custom BigShot bike with a black frame and yellow accessories. It was my Hawkeye Bike that I got as a gift.