Recent Reports

2015 Trek Chelsea 8

Location

1413 W Farwell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU203CS0754J
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is like new and is technically a commuter bike, so somewhere between a hybrid and a comfort bike. It's a bright yellow with brown leather handlebar wraps and a flat brown leather saddle, and it's got a mounted silver rack on the front. It also has disc brakes. If you google the brand and make, it's exactly the same as the model that shows up, with a silver basket on the front.

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?: 
It was in this room for approximately a week.
Incident Description: 
I'm not sure as to when it happened because it was stolen out of my storage room in my building at some point and I don't ride it or visit that room every day, so can't pinpoint when or at what time it happened. I BELIEVE it was locked to a bike rack with a U-Lock, but am not 100% positive that it was locked. I've attached a stock photo of the bike from the Trek website.

Mongoose

Location

2200 block Fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24inch
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Son just got yesterday. Was on side of our house behind gate.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Son rode earlier in the day. Not more than a couple hours

Silver Track Bike

Location

potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
51cm frame
Color: 
dark silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
single speed (pedals backwards)

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a locked porch.

Ladies Trek seven.four

Location

Uncle Dan's
4724 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium ladies bike
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. Pedals are blue and silver, right pedal is crused/misshapen from a fall. Rack on the back. Black fenders on front and back. Hooks for panniers on the back wheel.

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?: 
30 mins
Incident Description: 
Parked in front Uncle's Dan at 4724 N Lincoln in Lincoln Square at about 10:45 a.m., I went across the street to The Chopping and to run a few errands. When I returned to retrieve my bike at 11:15, it was gone.

White Peugeot PA 10

Location

w potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
original glossy-black, unpadded handlebar tape, unraveling on the right break. The top right hand break has no break cover, while the left hand brake has remnants of the break cover still clipped in place. When stolen, the bike had newer, quality pedals with clips for bike shoes, as well as a black rack over the rear wheel.

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was on a 2nd floor porch with a locked door, as well as a locked gate to the back yard.

Schwinn

Location

Uptown
4711 N winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Bright blue and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with new 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from my back porch on the 3rd floor of my apartment.

Fuji Newest 1.0 road bike

Location

House
2618 W Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
785749725703
Color: 
white with red markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition but a bit dirty, extra 2nd brakes on top handle bars, 2 bike bottle carriers, pedals have clips on 1 side and regular non clip pedal on other side, small bike case in back with flat tire kit, handle bar extension added on

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it wasn't locked but was inside a locked enclosed house
Incident Description: 
House lock was picked and broken into. Bike taken from locked, enclosed hall/porch (part of house). It happened sometime in the night between 10pm - 6AM while I was sleeping.

Trek Earl

Location

Columbus under the silver artistic bridge
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU117K0046G
Size: 
57/58CM
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new brooks imperial b17 saddle in black (with the cut out). Bullhorn bars wrapped in black rubber tape. Black brake levers. Gatorskins on both wheels.

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?: 
Stolen from me as I walked it

Motobecane - jubili al

Location

southport corridor
1464 w. grace 3r
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
missing unfortunately
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue with red letters. plastic pedals. front shock.

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 day
Incident Description: 
garage door was left open to one of units. thief came in and stole bike from neighboring garage unit. they also ran sacked my car.

Fuji Special Road Racer SS Bike

Location

My apartment
1312 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F7H09367
Size: 
Medium. (18-20"?)
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spokes are tipped with chrome. Orange saddle. Black tires with reflection stripe going around them. This bike is an older frame. Chrome toe clips and black/chrome pedals. Break levers are quite old and wobbly.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
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: 
Locked the bike up with a thick Kryptonite cable and heavy duty padlock. some time in the evening, between midnight and 11am, the bike was stolen. Don't know how or at exactly what hour.

Mercier

Location

alleyway between 18th St and 18th Place
18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
47-50 cm
Color: 
kelly green frame with bronze deep-welled `wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 4 years old, some cosmetic damage to the frame, most factory parts (except pedals) have been replaced. Recently taped drop-down handlebars, and back tire was replaced shortly before bike was stolen. Frame is Mercier but unmarked; small black rack above black tire.

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?: 
between 8 and 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I almost never leave my bike out overnight, but the Saturday night before I was moving out of my apartment I locked it to a metal fence in the alley adjacent to my building. When I left my apartment the next morning (Sunday about 8:00am) bike and lock were missing but fence to which it was locked appeared unharmed--assuming someone cut through my U-lock either very late at night or early in the morning. After talking to staff at my local bike shop, my guess is someone stole the bike to sell at a local flea market.

6KU Fixie Single Speed

Location

Grover Cleveland School
N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is completely black and was fairly used for a year. I believe the tires are Continental SuperSport Plus (they are not the stock tires). The only brake is on the front right hand side and does not work properly. There are white scratches in place of my U-lock and water bottle holder (were not attached when stolen). There was only one reflector and it was red, right under the seat. The inner tube valve is longer on the rear valve that the front.

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 parked my bike in my locked garage at 11 PM. I woke up at 5 am for work and went to my car and noticed my bike was missing, so it was stolen between 11PM and 5 AM. Nothing else was missing (I hope not) and no damage was done to my garage door/lock/vehicles.

2012 Allez Specialized

Location

2640 west Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new, has a Johnny sprockets sticker on the stem

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?: 
Door was left open from 4:39 to 5:15 pm on August 1st
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open from 4:39 from 5:15 pm on August 1st, someone during that time (when people were home) took the bike

Men's Panama Jack Beach Cruiser

Location

Wicker Park
1800 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was like new. It has a wooden Panama Jack rack attached to the back of the bicycle. In the front there is an attached piece where a child Yepp bike seat was attached although the child seat was not affixed when it was stolen.

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 than a few hours
Incident Description: 
Our garage was left open overnight and our bikes were taken by be morning. This is right next to wicker park and off an alley that has a lot of traffic.

Womens Electra 7D Townie 7 speed Beach Cruiser

Location

Wicker Park
1800 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
cream/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle was like new with a saddle colored leather seat and leather handlebars. It was stolen out of our garage.

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 than a few hours
Incident Description: 
We have a finicky garage remote and our garage was left open. We usually always lock our bikes up in our garage but my husband had just brought them back from being at the beach late and didn't lock them. Of course that night our garage was left open.

Fuji men's road bike

Location

4859
N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Blue, with silver, black, and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two water bottle holders on the frame. One of them is broken.

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 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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the street sign pole the night before. It was last seen at around 11:30pm on July 30th, and it was found to be stolen the next morning, on July 31st, at around 9:30am. The bike was stolen at some point during the night of the 30th/into the morning of the 31st.

Nashbar Aluminum frame 105 Groupset

Location

Soul City Church
1150 W Adams Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black White/Red Trim White Drop Handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, several stickers

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?: 
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 Hours
Incident Description: 
Went to brunch after church and cable had been cut and bike taken when I returned.. There was actually an unlocked bike sitting at the same rack.. smh

Jamis Beatnik 2013

Location

1521 W. Thomas St., 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XU50788
Size: 
59
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Has a rip on the seat, lights on the front and back, back fender, and a cell phone mount. Has a sticker on the frame that says, "Be Great Out There"

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?: 
Placed there every night.
Incident Description: 
Put my bike in a locked back building (as I always do) on Friday, July 28th at 6pm. Bike was missing when I went to get it on Monday, August 1 at 9am.

Trek FX 7.4 Disc

Location

Apartment
1521 W Thomas St Apt 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU351C9840H
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Flat Black with Blue Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new, 500 miles on it. Had silver wheel locking skewers with a triangular shaped head. Had a black and orange air pump on it, as well as a sigma odometer.

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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of rear house, bike was locked behind a large metal door. When we woke up, the bikes were gone, the door hadn't been broken into from what we can tell.

Torker Interurban

Location

1730 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAI029517
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
pearl brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a bright yellow cupholder and a brass bell. The handle wrap was starting to unravel on the right handlebar. Bike was 1.5 years old and in like-new condition. It had a flat tire at the time it was stolen.

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?: 
7-10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in my backyard to the fence. Bike had a flat and so was left unattended until I had time to fix it, so likely the thieves could see it was unmoved for several days. My U-Lock was too short to lock it to the top bar of the fence so it was only locked to the chain link. The chain link was cut and bike taken away.