Recent Reports

Specialized Sequoia

Location

My back yard
1336 W. Wrightwood #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
9075-4054
Size: 
Men's Medium Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bento Box on front, faded Itchy and Scratchy stickers on rear fender, left grip tearing, broken left foot clip, frame scratched from repeatedly being locked up

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 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
By bike was stolen from underneath my back porch. It was locked to itself with a U-lock with two other bikes. It was the only bike stolen. My yard is fenced in and enclosed on all sides.

Giant Cadex 890i

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Station
2620 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium sized
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
upturned "bullhorn" handlebars, a broken bell, a metal rack and fender on the rear tire, white paint, black hard plastic pedals, red reflector light on the back, black seat. this is not a new bike (1990 model) and has had a lot of custom work put into it. the pedals and tires in the picture provided are different than the ones it was stolen with.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at the Logan Square Blue Line station on my bike at 8:30 a.m. on Sep. 7th, 2016 and locked it directly underneath a camera outside the stop. I went to class until 1:45 pm and when I returned to the station, the bike and lock were missing and another bike was in it's place. I purposely locked it next to a group of people handing out religious fliers as they do every morning and in plain view of a police camera because I thought no way in hell someone had the guts to walk up with bolt cutters in broad daylight on a weekday morning and jack a bike that was recorded directly in front of them.

Inspired Trials

Location

Home
538 N Euclid Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Inspired Trials bike. Maxxis tires

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 days
Incident Description: 
They entered through our gate and into our garage to steal the bike

Diamondback DB Insight ELT SM15

Location

Noble Square
1408 W Ohio St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
dau150016227
Size: 
x-large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, well taken care of, small black bag on handlebars and one small blue bag on seat.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
since
Incident Description: 
garage accessed but closed and locked on Friday. Tueday afternoon neighbor informed owner garage door was open and a old Trek bike was left outside of garage. Black Diamondback stolen off of hook. Owner had only garage door opener.

Specialized

Location

Rogers Park
1718 W. Morse
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue, with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike with rack on the back, there is a registration sticker from Loyola University Chicago under the seat. There is also a sticker from the store where it was bought. The sticker will have a store from Scranton, Pennsylvania. The condition is new, the reflector on the handlebar was loose and would spin.

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?: 
The bike was hidden behind a a large grill and pieces of plywood. It was on the porch for 6 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was ridden Sunday morning and put on the back porch, hidden behind a grill and some pieces of wood. The bike was checked on every so often, it was last seen on the back porch Monday morning. The bike was hidden from the view of the street.

SKU fixed, single gear

Location

Home
4021 N Kolmar
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
x-small
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
an extra-small black frame, pink rims and pedals, black saddle with white trim Decorations: a pink rose with black stem on her down tube and a beaded bracelet with a rose on her head tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the front railing at my house late in the evening, lock was cut and left behind the next morning.

Critical Cycles classic fixed gear

Location

2416 W Fillmore St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black frame/wheels. Brown fake leather wrap on rusted chrome handlebars

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I came out to find my garage door open. The bike was missing

Trek CrossRip Elite

Location

Home garage
2344 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2016 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU020C3040K
Size: 
61
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte Black CrossRip Elite with 28mm Continental Gatorskin tires, Shimano Clipless Pedals, a black, rear rack with one Axiom Monsoon Pannier, a Timbuk2 top frame bag mounted on bottom tube, a cell phone mount, a GoPro mount, a front Blackburn headlight and a large Bontrager sadle bag.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Opened the garage and drove my car to pick up other cyclists. Closed door after exiting garage. Returned to garage door open and bikes missing. (a trek 2300 custom single speed was also stolen)

Trek 2300 carbon Compositie Custom Single Speed

Location

Home
2234 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2016 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Dark Grey / Carbon Fiber
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Grey Aluminum combined with Raw Carbon Fiber Frame. Yellow lettering and bar tape. Black Fuji seat with Bontrager racing rims.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Drove the car out of the garage and closed the door behind me. Returned 40ish minutes later to the garage door open and both of my bicycles stolen.

Bianchi - Milano (#2)

Location

538 N EUCLID AVE
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK 734619L
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
cream
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less then 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Our garage is under construction and since they stole a bike from me last month, they came back. I never even got to ride this bike. Stolen with sales receipt in saddle bag.

Bianchi - Milano (#1)

Location

538 N EUCLID AVE
OAK PARK , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
XL6744701L
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, terra cotta tires with cup holder and saddle bag holder

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?: 
wasn't locked, in garage

Aerofix spade

Location

Belmont cragin
4840 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 Cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I don't have a current picture of the bike, but I switched the original handlebars to drop down handlebars. Switched the black wheels to chrome wheels, and added a clip on fender

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
We accidentally left the garage door open, and an individual left his bike and took off with mine.

Novara Fiona

Location

1043 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 or 2012

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?: 
Overnight in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into overnight. Garage was ransacked, 3 bikes total stolen. This one, my husband's, and my neighbor's. Nothing else was taken.

Retrospec Mantra V1 57cm

Location

East Ukrainian Village
1043 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TTHK1542249
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Red frame, white wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Had a custom rear brake installed.

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?: 
Overnight in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
Stored the bike in my locked garage overnight. Woke up in the morning to the garage pillaged, 3 bikes stolen total including mine, my wife's, and my neighbor's. Nothing else taken.

Trak Navigator 2012

Location

Logan Square farmers Market
2562 n. milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU19SC287IF
Size: 
small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. women's bike for casual travel and bike rides.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked up at fence on corner of milwaukee and Logan Blvd. Across from Logan farmers mkt. Address is 2562 n. milwaukee. Bike was locked up for 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with my friends bike along the fence. we went to the farmers market for approximately 45 minutes. The lock was woven between the tires and frame and locked to fence.

Motobecane Grand Jubile

Location

3307 S Lituanica
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 or 56
Color: 
powerder blue with chrome forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape but some wear and tear. Mustache handle bars

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?: 
Every day for months
Incident Description: 
Roommate left the garage door open.

Giant Cabriolet

Location

1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Neon pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had some worn-looking red cloth handlebar tape. Also had a Disney princess bell.

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?: 
0-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from stairwell of a locked and gated apartment building.

Retrospect Mantra Fixed Gear

Location

Senka Park
55th and St. Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53mm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to brand new. Chrome bullhorn handle bars. No brakes. Includes stickers of batman, supreme, Mishka eyeball, element, and miserable faith. Rear wheel spikes are red. Has a left foot strap

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?: 
For about 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left out in basketball court, went to retrieve ball in bushes about 10 feet away, came back and bike was gone

Critical Cycles

Location

Humboldt Park
2441 W. Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks like new. All flat black. Setup as a fixed gear. No labels. There are two distinguishing features that are different than the photo. 1) I recently replaced the bull horns with narrow flat bars (black). And 2) there is only a front brake, no back break.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in our two car garage behind my house along with my vehicle. The garage is shared with one other tenant.

Dawes vintage road bike

Location

the violet hour
1520 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
green with gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tiny wooden handlebars, yellow bike seat, chipped and worn all over. Gold back wheel, silver front wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours