Recent Reports

Trek T900 Tandem

Location

N. Richmond St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Serial No.: 
WTU057SZ102L
Color: 
Silver Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 3 months old. It has a rack on the back to connect a Burley trail-a-bike to it. I used this bike to ride with my 9 yr old twins. I'd really like it 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was always kept in the garage when not being ridden.
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was found open around 11:30 pm and the bikes were missing. We don't know how they got into the garage since the door does not appear damaged in any way. We are certain the door was closed at 10 pm, when my husband did the nightly rounds to make sure all our doors and windows were closed and locked for the night. The picture I'm providing shows the bike when first purchased (3 months ago). It doesn't have the Burley rack on it yet.

Bridgestone 1986 Mile 112

Location

School and Clifton
School and Clifton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown (was my dads bike when he was younger)
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple with black/white/red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was my dads bike so the frame is over 20 years old. I found online it's a 1986 Mile 112 bridgestone. Handel bars are white with Italy stickers around the end. Wheels are black and tan (different from the picture bc my boyfriend changed the seat and peddles) all changes were done and purchased at cycle smitty. Peddles are flat and silver. I know it's unlikely I'll find the bike but I'm heartbroken bc it was my dads gifted to my boyfriend. My dad use to talk about biking everywhere around the lake with it.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night in front of a elementary school on Clifton and School street

2013 Trek 7.2 FX Fitness Hybrid

Location

CLK Apartment Building
5718 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C7542H
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches down the outside of the front right fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between the hours of 8:30 pm on 8/14/15 and 5:30 pm on 8/15/16
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 8:30 pm on 8/14/16 and 5:30 pm on 8/15/16 the Trek was stolen from inside a locked gate in the rear of the 5718 N Winthrop Ave apartment building. The front wheel was locked to the bike rack and the frame and rear wheel were stolen. The lock and front tire where left on the bike rack.

6KU Fixie SingleSpeed Bike

Location

Chicago Diner
2333 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10027811
Size: 
49
Color: 
Grey; Orange wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to sign outside Chicago Diner for 1.5 hrs. Both bike and lock were missing.

Giant

Location

2113 w moffat st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White tapped 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?: 
1 day

lunnetten fixed gear

Location

Resident home
38th street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
21 inches I believe
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark blue Brooks saddle, scoffs on center frame and on left side of the fork, Gator skin tires, drop down handle bars.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left then stolen under a porch in a fenced in back yard.

Not sure

Location

My Josue
1237 Clinton ave
Berwyn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
white red black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was fairly new but the right handle was a little bit bent

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?: 
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?: 
Little over a month
Incident Description: 
cane in my yard cut my lock and stole my bike

Specialized Seteur C2

Location

Alley beside 5014 S. Dorchester Ave.
S. Dorchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602069055I
Size: 
54" frame
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape by appearance. Auxiliary hand-break levers installed on the upper handlebar. When stolen, it had a rack on the back, with a plastic purple crate [in bad shape] attached to that. A small seating for a front bike light was taped to the center of the handlebars with black electrical tape. One side of the rear rack is anchored to the frame w/ a bungie cord [missing screw] and I think one of the toe clips was patched w/ a similarly makeshift connection.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unattended in alley, near back gate for 5-10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was about to bring it into the secure, locked gate of our back court year, then into the basement. When my daughter appeared suddenly and unexpectedly, after some confusion, I foolishly left the bike unattended for 5-10 minutes. The bike was gone, along with the groceries, locks, and helmet in the rack. I scanned the area for awhile in my car to no avail.

2014 Cannondale Quick CX 2

Location

Lincoln Park ZOo
2001 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Cannondale with front suspension and disk brakes. Stolen right in front of the Barn at Lincoln Park Zoo with a Topeak Kid seat, a cannondale helmet and mickey mouse helmet.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 Mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a really visible location right by the zoo employee stand.. at least 10 other bikes parked thier.

Fuji Cross 2014

Location

First Ascent Climbing Gym
4718 north broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano rear brakes and wheels, Paul components chain retention device, stolen with blue/white Fugi cross 2013.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My wife and I were climbing at first ascent uptown for two hours. Came back out to no bikes, no U locks.

Fuji Cross

Location

First ascent climbing gym
4187 broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear shimano brake, blue color matched handle bar tape and bottle holders, shimano 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 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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My husbands bike and mine were locked outside of First Ascent Climbing Gym, uptown. One U lock and 2 cables missing along with both bikes.

Trek 1.2

Location

509 North Grove
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU243C1695F
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched, racing saddle Fizik. Shimano SPD pedals

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: 
Stolen from garage

SE Draft Freewheel

Location

Clybourn Train Station
Armitage and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition, SE Draft bike. All black, with Red Decals. Rear tires turing silver from brakes rubbing. Flat handlebars. Just a sweet ass black single gear freewheel bike

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Time is a best guess. It was stolen from the Clybourn train station while I was working. Other bikes had their tires and seats stolen... I imagine a few others were taken. Didn't find the lock. Was locked to the rack, right in front of all platforms.

2012 mens Ghost hard tail mountain bike

Location

Uptown/Buena Park
North Hazel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know it
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ghost bike purchased in Germany while i was serving in the us military. Visible wear and tear. GHOST printed on the mainframe. Likely the ONLY one in the city. 29in wheels

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Locked out front of my building. Not sure how they cut the lock?

Cannondale, unknown outdated model

Location

Technological Institute
Tech Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"? frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red mountain frame, fat (1.4) road tires, handlebar extensions, cantilever brakes. Registration stickers from Recyclery and City Of Evanston.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bicycle to the rack behind Technological Institute at 11 a.m., discovered it missing at 6:30 p.m.

Specialized Rock Hopper (2004)

Location

Residential Condo Building
5036 W. Pensacola Avenue, Unit 203
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P4DK41170
Size: 
15 Inch Frame
Color: 
grey frame/black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a sticker on the frame that is pretty hard to remove, which has the name and address where I originally bought my mountain bike. I bought my bicycle from Goodale's Bike Shop at 14 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

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?: 
For over a year.
Incident Description: 
ComEd came a day before to change the electrical meter to smart meters for many residents within the condo building. And the next day my bicycle, along with other expensive bicycles, were stolen.

Schwinn Gateway 28 700c hybrid bike-CREAM colored

Location

54th and Kimbark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Cream colored with suede seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new bike, on the larger side, cream colored and shiny

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?: 
Overnight (6 hours)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight at 54th and Kimbark. The bike wheel was locked to the frame and then to the metal pole. It was locked approximately at 11pm and found missing at 6am.

vintage peugeot

Location

richmond street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
don't have it
Size: 
56 or 58 (not sure- i am 5"11 and it fit me perfectly )
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black and red vintage Peugeot in excellent condition with red pedal cranks and black handles with red stitching. I also changed the handles from road bike curved handles to straight bar handles

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
I live in Humboldt park and the garage side door was kicked in- door frame ruined and bike was stolen. Incident happened btw 12 am and 8 am

Trek 400

Location

Inside apartment building
Oak Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with Yellow Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent condition with blue handlebar tape, two water bottle holders, two different types of tires (one much newer), and a U-lock attached under the seat. (The photo is not my exact bike, but the same make and model. There are a few differences, as listed above).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Bike was unlocked for the day (after two locked doors in the apartment), next to staircase in the building
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen between 12:20pm and 6:30pm.

Trek 1000

Location

701 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Computer mounted to the handlebars, 2 water bottle holders on the frame. Black tape on the handlebars. Continental tire up front, Bontrager in the back.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was in the back of my car, the thief broke my rear windshield and took it from the back.
Incident Description: 
I was parked on W Quincy, near the corner of Quincy and Des Plaines. The bike was in the back of my car and the thief broke my rear windshield and stole my bike and helmet.