Recent Reports

vsf Fahrradmanufaktur t100

Location

University of Chicago Anatomy building
1027 East 57th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vsf Fahrradmanufaktur is a German bike brand that cannot be bought in the US, Shimano Nexus 8-Speed internal gear hub, Avenir ultra light pedals with black plastic toe clips, Selle Royal saddle broken several times on top, loose cables in the front where a mounted light used to be, black rack

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3h
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing between 1:30pm and 5:05pm from bike rack behind the Anatomy building (close to Cobb Gate) on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, Chicago

Specialized Cross Trail Disc

Location

2618 N Greenview AVe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSB6602047239H
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Kryptonite chain lock wrapped around the frame, rear fender, lights front and back.

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?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up, bike was gone.

Diamondback

Location

DePaul Campus
2241 N Seminary Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24" Frame
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very petite women's bike. Breaks are pretty loose. Pretty light blue color. Black handlebars. "DIAMONDBACK" on frame of bike. Looks like a 2005 model of Diamondback Outlook bike.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left home from alley around 10:00 AM, bike was still locked to metal pole in alley. Returned around 8:00 PM to find lock cut and bike stolen.

Schwinn

Location

4241 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
appx 26 inch
Color: 
pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- had a replaced, wider seat. A bell attached (upside down) to the right handle bar, a few scratches on the body, the holder (but not the light) of a headlight on the handlebars, a battery operated reflector on the back below the seat.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up w/ a U lock connecting the body to the fence and a cable combination lock connecting the body and front tire to the fence. It was locked up around 2pm Sunday 07-24 and was first noticed missing at 5:15pm on Monday 07/25.

Thruster Fixie

Location

Apartment
927 S Carpenter St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is newly painted, white. a little bumps on the forks. Has a phone mount on the handle bars. NO FRONT BRAKE OR BACK. However, it has brake lever was installed on the right side.

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?: 
A day. It was in home.
Incident Description: 
It was locked inside the fence of my apartment. NO ONE should be able to see through it. I left it there on Friday, was gone Saturday. It's gone when I check on Monday.

Specialized Langster

Location

900 N Kingbury
900 N Kingbury
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm?
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange specialized langster. Bullhorn bars will grip tape missing on half of the left bar. Looks like this: http://cloud.bicyclebluebook.com/large/spec_lng_rust_34_07_m.jpg

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike front tire was locked to a street sign pole. Mistakenly didn't thread chain lock through the frame as well, front tire was left and frame was taken.

Trek 1.2

Location

BJB Apartments
201 W Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with blue and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It has clip pedals and a small computer attached to the handlebars.

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 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?: 
Sunday 7/24 from 6PM until time is was stolen between 10 PM (Sunday night) - 5 AM on Monday 7/25
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked around 6 PM on Sunday evening and was stolen by 5 AM Monday morning when I went outside to take it to work. Bike lock is a sturdy cable that was looped through front tire and around the body of the bike. Lock and bike were both gone at 5 AM.

Trek 2012 7100 Hybrid

Location

Bosworth Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU015C3151G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in very good condition, dirty but just needed clean. It had a Schwinn Bell and Ibera bottle cage.

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?: 
Every night for two years
Incident Description: 
I live in a three floor flat. I was going down to the basement and noticed our side door was wide open. I go down to the bike room and both my bike and my girlfriend's trek bike was stolen.

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

Home
516 W Deming Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU248C5429G
Size: 
21
Color: 
Grey/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. The saddle/seatpost was recently installed. One front and one back light.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked using a U-lock to a bike rack in the court-yard. The theft happened over night, probably between 12-6am. A small piece of the U-lock remaining suggests that it was cut by a tool, and the remainder was removed from the scene.

Trek 1.2 C

Location

Home
625 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU180C6460G
Size: 
50
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect, had crank brothers pedals.

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?: 
Condo Bike room, secured and locked up.
Incident Description: 
Someone moved out of our condo and cut some bike locks. Stole my bike and perhaps others.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Patterson Ave and Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JM97517
Size: 
MED
Color: 
bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright neon green bike. Black fenders and cargo rack. Seat is new, black, and kinda loose. Possibly still has black zipper phone case mount on the 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in backyard unlocked. Sometime between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm, the thief rode up on another stolen bicycle, peeked over our fence and saw my unsecured bike and found it more to their liking. They ditched the other bike they stole in my carport and rode mine east down the alley, stopping at the end to cut the zip ties that held a black milk crate to the cargo rack and discarded the milk crate and u lock in the middle of the alley. The bike left behind was short bmx style, possibly children's size? Looks brand new, so maybe it was taken directly from a store or someone who just bought it. Any help finding it's proper home would also be greatly appreciated.

Jamis citizen 1

Location

1336 w Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two carpenters stickers. Bike is fairly 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs

2015 Trek 1.1 H2

Location

Fitness Formula Club
10 S. Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU226C0619J
Size: 
54 centimeter
Color: 
Red/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a tree right in front of the FFC health club on 10 S. Clinton. The front of the building is all glass and my bike was in plane view of the front desk. The employees claim to have not seen anything.

2015 cannondale street bike

Location

924 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium-size
Color: 
Black and red cannondale
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with red accents on the middle of the bike, in good condition

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Around 6-7 hours

Jamis Satellite Sport

Location

alley
4539 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U07U4835
Size: 
normal size for adult male
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange tape on handlebars. black rack w/ spring mounted at rear. puncture resistant tire on rear wheel (front is still original). Pedals replaced in the last year (look newer than rest of bike). has a sticker from Roscoe Village Bikes on it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored here for several days
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked in a private garage in the alley. Found to be missing around 9 AM, garage door was open (unclear if accidentally left open, or opened from the inside to leave with bike)

Golden Cycle

Location

Pilsen
18th & Laflin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
serial number starts with 16TM0
Size: 
52
Color: 
Mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, mint green frame, white rims, white small seat with silver bear imprinted on it and silver lettering with word "Golden" Has a minor stratch on lower left side of frame near back tire. The word "Golden" is in black coloring on the frame of bike near the seat.

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 metal pole, pipe, 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to metal railing in front of building apartment complex which is located a few feet away from alley. A hispanic man was witnessed riding away with it. The bike and lock are both missing.

Coda Sport 03-8306-56

Location

At corner of residential area
1037 N. Mozart St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U26365
Size: 
18
Color: 
Sage (green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Black fenders on the tires. No stickers, just the original sage/green paint. Original black bike seat.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through both wheels and its frame to a street sign with a cable and U-lock. The signage itself (street parking regulations/metal signs on top) was removed- 2 metal sheets describing the parking permits, etc, were unscrewed and left on the ground and a garbage can from an alley was next to it. It appears maybe the bike was lifted off at the top of the entire post with the lock in-tact. No lock or bike parts left.

New Yorker

Location

3227 S May St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
women's bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage but in in really good shape. Had basket and upgraded seat. Bike is read and says NEW YORKER. Front brake on handle bar and a foot slowing back brake.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to gate in front of my building and someone cut it.

Raleigh SC 30 2002 model year

Location

Athenaeum Theater, Oakdale Street side
2936 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Plo 13-D U22Y37362
Size: 
Women's 16"
Color: 
dark blue / silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, hybrid comfort bike, planet brand bicycle rack, black bell, suspension seat, 21 gears, hand grip shift, cateye wireless sensor on front wheel, remnants of race number tag on frame, http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2002&Brand=Raleigh&Model=SC30&Type=bike

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street pole on Oakdale side of corner of Oakdale and Southport (Atheneum Theater). Stolen between 7:30 and 10:pm on July 16.

Gary Fisher Simple City

Location

Garage
2335 N Bosworth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV 344C0116D
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black frame with yellow fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of dings and scratches. Has a Bontrager rear pannier on back. Had mount for Trek trailer on it.

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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Probably stolen from garage when workmen going in and out.