Recent Reports

Specialized Globe hybrid

Location

St Pancratius
4025 S Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has special safety locks on tire bolts. The bike has a black splash guards over the tires. It has a black bike rack on the back tire.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Had left my garage open where bike was

Trek 1200

Location

Home
Troy St. & Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Black and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in good condition. Trek 1200, with Vetta seat, gatorskin tires, and pedals you clip into. Reckless Records hand sticker on it. Clearly a bike custom built by someone with experience.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was placed with three other bikes in the gangway of our garden apartment. It is gated (10 foot iron gates) from both sides. Gate were locked. Motion activated lights near our front door with in the gangway. Someone had to have had help getting over the gate, grabbing the bike and sending it over the gate, then getting back again. We honesty never though someone could get past the gate, and that we most certainly would hear if anyone ever tried. Should have locked our bikes to each other. This happened inside our gated property at just off Logan Blvd. on Troy St. in Logan Square.

Giant Cypress DX, Frame type: cross, wheel size 700 C

Location

Strahan
8936 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C84V0156
Size: 
L frame
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in excellent condition. Purchased the bike at the Beverly bicycle shop on 94th Western Ave. Bike was serviced twice. It was purchased on 3/15/2015 and stolen 7/11/2016.

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 has been located in the basement of my home. Possibly, workers completing repairs in the home has stolen the bike.
Incident Description: 
Workers doing repair work in my home. Bike was covered with a plastic tarp, along with other bikes. Notice bike was missing the next day, when attempting to ride. All other bikes were presented. Asked workers of course denial. Have a police report however, I didn't have the serial number of the bike, when calling to report. ( Very upset).

Big Shot Single Speed

Location

Eco Collective
2042 w 21st st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
medium, perfect for a 5'6" lady
Color: 
dark blue grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A chromoly frame dark blue grey road bike with short bullhorn handlebars with black foam, (right side coming off and attached with black hair tie), brown leather medium seat, painted black stripes on the frame of the bike & the words "big shot". a silver back fender, a black back rack for paniers with bungee cord, an old U lock locked between the seat post and the back fork, rechargeable bike lights on the front and the back. skinny deep V wheels + new tires. 2 brakes. flip hub, currently on one speed. Purchased from Big City Bikes May 2015.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
main storage space, 3 days.
Incident Description: 
During an event at our collective space (the Eco Collective, in Pilsen), 3 men in black hoodies paid to get in & were weird and shifty all night. They slipped to the back when the event ended, opened up our dividing doors to the rest of the garage, and stole this ( and 3 other bikes) through our back door. There are 6 people in our collective, this is our main bike storage area and is a locked and enclosed space. list of items stolen: KHS Urban Uno bike · Schwinn Bike · 30’ ladder · Vitamix 5300 (not only used for work, but a gift from one of our mothers) · Rigid 18v Drill and Impact Driver · Chop Saw · Yamaha MG10XU Mixer · Alesis Multmix 8 USB · several Shure SM 58 microphones · Two Behringer b212 speakers · Fender Roadhouse Strat · Fender Frontman 2x12 amp (it has Daymade written all over it) · Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, Russian Big Muff, MXR Phase 90, MXR Overdrive, loop pedal, tuner, various ¼” cables of different lengths · All our Daymaker merch save for a few tapes (this actually has no value, but maybe the hardest to stomach) · Toyo-View 45CX View Camera w/210mm lens and 8 neg carriers · The BEST Polaroid of Eric Newmiller that’s ever been taken · Berlebach Wooded Tripod · Minolta Spot Meter · 2 Bowen Monolights and stands

2015 Trek Domane 2.0C

Location

Revival Food Hall
125 S Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU135G0261J
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Charcoal Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Silver clip in Shimano pedals. Shimano Tiagra components.

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 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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked and locked the bike against a fixed bike lock frame in the North East corner of Adams and Clark. Came back after a couple of hours and the bike was gone. No trace of lock or bike. Looked around and asked security people around. Nothing.

Specialized allez

Location

2834 n Dawson ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 27, 2017 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent shape, aluminum ksyirum elite wheels

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to a metal pole in a fenced in passageway behind my apt. I think someone, somehow saw my bike behind a tall wooden fence and cut the lock or cable

2015 Trek 7.1

Location

Next to Dollar Tree Store
4920 North Pulaski Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU312C1812J
Size: 
22.5 Inch
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall, the bike frame is in relatively good condition. However, the seat has a rip in the front of it showing the padding.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
Bike was there at midnight and was gone when I tried to pick it up at 2pm that same day.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a black rod iron fence.

Specialized Allez 2013 58cm

Location

155 N U Wacker SE Building Bike Rack
155 N Upper Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black with Blue Red White Trim - With bars/seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - dent on lower frame

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?: 
6hrs
Incident Description: 
155 N Upper Wacker SE corner of building bike rack. Man in black coat approaches bike at 2:07PM. Takes 3 mins to evaluate and either cut or pick the pink steel hinge lock. 2:10PM Takes my bike, the lock, and grey helmet and rides East on Randolph. Caught on Video.

Schwinn Tempo (Late 80s)

Location

Home
2046 W. Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 21, 2017 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Blue Frame with White top Cross bar and Red Handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, but in good working condition.. Plenty of wear and tear. Last Seen With: Pinheads on the tires, a Black Topeak Bike Rack, Red Drop-down handlebars w/ a second set of "suicide breaks" on the top of the bars. Downtube shifters. Black pedals (different from photo) and a generic (replaced) pedal crank arm on the non-geared side. Shimano 105 gears and breaks. Broken (but functional) water bottle holder with portable pump holder attached, too. Also stolen: Topeak Trunk Bag which contained Kryptonite New York Style U-Lock (and the key!) photo on Dropbox because the upload link is broken: https://www.dropbox.com/s/or6s1qxlauntibg/My%20Precious%20Bike.jpg?dl=0

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?: 
The common area by the laundry room -- key needed from the outside.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a secure area, but not locked. My Topeak Trunk bag (with the lock & key inside -- stupid me!) were also stolen. I don't know exactly when it was stolen because I was out of town, but it was some time between 1/18 and 1/23.

Rocky Mountain Instinct 2003

Location

Lincoln Park
N Dayton St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Black & silver frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rocky Mountain Instinct 2003 dual suspension MTB, easton carbon bars, XT group set, v-brakes, Mavic ceramic wheelset, Fox Terralogic fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since May 2016
Incident Description: 
This mountain bike, along with another, was stolen out of garage that backs onto alley this afternoon at about 3:20pm. Neighbor down the road saw the guy, got a pic from behind as he headed down the alley and she then called the police. The 1/2" braided steel cable was cut, not the lock. We are still confused as to how he got access to garage as door was closed maybe the auto door's radio frequency has been skimmed?!? Just wanted to mention this if others have had similar situation.

Rocky Mountain ETSX70 2004

Location

N DAYTON ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
silver & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
12 year old Rocky Mountain, XT running gear, XT tubeless wheelset, Chris King blue headset, Fox RLC 130mm front shocks, Easton carbon bars, maxxis tires, great condition except missing seatpost clamp.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
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?: 
locked in garage since May 2016
Incident Description: 
Mountain bike was stolen out of garage that backs onto alley this afternoon at about 3:20pm. Neighbor down the road saw the guy, got a pic from behind as he headed down the alley and she then called the cops. The 1/2" braided steel cable was cut, not the lock. We are still confused as to how he got access to garage as door was closed maybe the auto door's radio frequency has been skimmed?!? Just wanted to mention this if others have had similar situation.

Road master R4046WMHDS

Location

Wicker Park
2006 Schiller St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
038675078031
Size: 
26M
Color: 
Granite peak-black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Black and gray color. 26" Roadmaster mountain.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked in front of Ann Prisker School for school hours.
Incident Description: 
Outside rack Ann Prisker School was stolen, yesterday January 24 probably in school hours.

Gama Urban Cruiser

Location

Freshii
1164 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Flamingo Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flamingo pink cruiser bike with brown leather seat and handles, and a dog basket on the front.

Lock Information

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

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?: 
Three minutes.
Incident Description: 
I had unlocked my bike and the thief took it from me.

Trek 4300 Disc

Location

Chicago Cultural Center
Randolph between Wabash and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 21, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU048C3318
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old- black and orange with disc brakes and plastic rear fender

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked to Chicago bike rack on Randolph between Michigan Ave and Wabash in front of the Chicago Cultural Center.

Trek 7.1

Location

2319 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu242c4230k
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
teal with dark green duct tape with happy trees and hedgehog
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is a teal Trek hybrid 7.1 bike wrapped in dark green duct tape with trees and happy little hedgehogs. Written on one side of the duct tape in teal nail polish is the word "krispy." It has a large front rack on it. It had a purple nephrology nursing bag on the front rack when it was stolen. I have better photos, but I can't seem to find any of them right now. :(

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 day
Incident Description: 
Left at 10:30am. Door was locked. At 4pm, door was wide open and bike was gone.

Schwinn Meridian Tricycle (Maroon/Scarlet)

Location

Albany Park
4207 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SNMNG15D27394
Size: 
Very large!
Color: 
Red/scarlet
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A scarlet tricyle (three wheeled with a large basket in the back and a smaller one in the front). Very big and bulky- there were leather straps woven into the front basket and a scarlet pillow in the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

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: 
Locked outside the Albany Park villiage discount- we were inside for about 1 hr, came out and the bike was missing.

Shwinn Rocket 2 - 2015

Location

Humboldt Park
2841 W Cortez St #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 23, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CM14M528300
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Slate
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
1week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the porch steel. They cut the steel and took the bike.

Trek 7200

Location

Edgewater
5826 North Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
51cm / 20 in
Color: 
silver with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Came and entered basement of our 4-unit building where all of our bikes are stored and mine was gone. Last time I had seen it was 12/18 in the afternoon.

Fuji Royale

Location

2407 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Tall - 62cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old ten speed frame converted to a single speed bike. Straight handlebars with black grips. New Retrospec Mantra wheels with black rims.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Gray Fuji Royale single speed bicycle was stolen from the apartment complex sometime between Tuesday morning (1/10) and Wednesday evening (1/11). There is an area at the bottom of a stairwell where tenants store their bikes. The front wheel was locked to the frame, though the bike was not locked to any thing structural. The building is locked 24/7, though there is access through a keypad.

2014 Fuji Tahoe 1.3 650b

Location

palmer sqr
2151 N Humboldt BLVD Atp.A
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
a5008m01
Size: 
19
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition . Pedals change for shimano xt

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 mounths
Incident Description: 
Bike was stollen from my apartment , Somebody walked in to my apartment and stol it from my basemant.