Recent Reports

Specialized Allez 2015

Location

DePaul Campus Lincoln Park
2459 N. Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Red, with black and white Specialized logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the front handle brakes from crashing, clip in Shimano XTR pedals, white tape underneath the saddle. Saddle bag, and 2 bottle holders with back and front lights

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
was left securely locked and found completely gone without a trace 1.5h later.

Fuji absolute 15

Location

my apt
506 w Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ168IC1785K
Size: 
14
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new- one small scrap on the top of the bike

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?: 
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?: 
For maybe ten hours overnight
Incident Description: 
I left my bike outside my apt after riding it during the day and I forgot to bring it in overnight. When I woke up my lock was cut and the bike was gone.

Downtown #25303

Location

Edgewater
5857 n spaulding ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
k14ck21128 frb0042
Size: 
average bmx size
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good, brake on right side of handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
couple of hours
Incident Description: 
Person walked up cut the lock and left with bike. Was caught on camera in front of Senn High School.

KHS Flite 100

Location

4318 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
50CM
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, KHS 50CM WHITE FRAME. has a Thomson elite seatpost, Thomson stem and a thomson stem cap. Selle saddle, It has black H Plus Son Deep V wheel set. Left side of the frame has a iphone "Slide to unlock" sticker.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked storage room in apartment basement storage room with 2 other bicycle.

Specialized

Location

4300 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602021271F
Size: 
49CM
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has two carbon bottle holders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked, was stored in storage room in basement with 2 other fixed gear bikes that was also stolen.

Unfortunately do not recall

Location

250 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Saddlebag Rack, thin tires, battery LED tailight with 3 different patterns of light

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?: 
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?: 
1-7 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Lakeside Bank on Dearborn around 8:45 am. When I went to get it @ 5 pm it was completely gone. Many bikes were parked so not sure why mine was singled out.

Trek Mamba 21 Orange/Black

Location

Apartment Building
2523 North Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU266C5589G
Size: 
L
Color: 
Orange and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Shimano XT clip pedals. Pink "Pedal Harder Sissy" on steering column head.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked with Specialized Stump jumper on third floor of fire escape behind building. Left locked at 130pm may 16, discovered missing 1030am 17may.

Specialized Stumperjumper EVO 2013

Location

2523 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
med
Color: 
black/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used but in good condition

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Came to get our bikes and the lock was cut and they were gone

Surly Steamroller

Location

West Town
1730 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M8092858
Size: 
53
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bar tape & chopped bars, blue cranks, a dented top tube (said hello to a cab door), stock back rim & new Araya front rim, black Brooks saddle (that is soldered in!), new Gator Hardshell tires, silver pedals, stock front brakes. Trubble Club sticker on head tube.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The one night I didn't lock to porch railing! (Was trying out a new hook on the porch.) Neighbor has surveillance cameras and caught a few guys pointing up to our porch at 12:36am on Monday 5/16.

Diamondback Overdrive

Location

Home
3627 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with white stripe on top of the frame. Large 29" offroad Tires

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?: 
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?: 
10 Minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a gated fenced area.

Shimano

Location

UChicago Medical Center
5812 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All white frame. Frame stickers removed.

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?: 
6 hours

State Bicycle Company - Black Label

Location

Starbucks
ontario and mcclurg
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
sbc201411238
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright red; one brake on front tire, with handgrip on left side; modified rack on back, with plastic milk crate

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 7 hours

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Lincoln Park
847 West Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU106C6923G
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Range Ref
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, rack that accomdates a snap on bag on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked garage, the garage door was accidentally left open.

Giant Sedona

Location

Ottoman Empire
2640 lyndale st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 13, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rust around handlebars, rack on the back.

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?: 
Three days

Black and Yellow Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

Location

3704 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and yellow Takahara Kabuto road bike. Yellow handlebars. White-ish wheels. Lights on back and front. New seat.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 week

Schwinn, Cruiser

Location

211 W Adams St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Full
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A sticker with "Lotta" in golden letters on the main frame. A sticker for the garage at the 222 W Adams St building's parking garage. No lights. A holder in the front for a basket, but it is easily detachable.

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?: 
9 hours (8 am - 5 pm)
Incident Description: 
Stolen from across the street from 222 W Adams St, in the middle of the (rainy) day. Basket that I had installed myself was left at the scene.

Trek 1000 ( I think)

Location

902 N. Saint Louis Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 13, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Teal/purple/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has some rust on it. The handle bars are upright and curved with brown leather grips. The seat is white and has a tear in it that shows its yellow padding.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
This bike along with a non-descript black fixed gear were stolen from my garage. This is the second breakin to my garage in the past month. The electric garage door overhead was disabled and the thieves were able to enter.

Giant Rincon

Location

Rogers Park Metra
Greenleaf Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Some missing teeth on gears. Rusty cables and brake calipers. Schwinn saddle with led tail light. Tides residential sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked in morning at train station
Incident Description: 
Locked under train viaduct at Metra Rogers Park station on Greenleaf.

Trek Earl

Location

1224 W Argyle Apt 2w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu073cs0323j
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good shape. There's a weather-guard over the chain and reflectors on both the front and rear of the bike. Raised handlebars and handbrakes.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 Hours
Incident Description: 
It was early morning on Sunday and I heard hammering on my back porch while I was in my bathroom. When I came outside to see what was up, my bike was gone.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Cafecito
26 E Congress
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 9, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54-55
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wald front rack with one bent corner, black Fizik Aliante saddle, black Cinelli handlebars with blue handlebar tape, All-City cranks, All-City chain ring and cog, new Gatorskin Hardshell 700x25 tires, back wheel is a 48 spoke Velocity Dyad to All-City hub

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
freelocked, i.e. to itself
Incident Description: 
I'm a courier. I went into one of our clients, Cafecito's 26 E Congress location, to make a pickup. I freelocked my work bike up against the front window of the restaurant. I was in there for about 5 or 6 minutes. When I came out the bike was gone. I spent the next forty-five minutes searching on foot, on the assumption that whoever took it couldn't have gone very since it was freelocked, but didn't turn anything up. I also radioed in to my dispatch, and immediately it up on social media, in case any of my coworkers or other couriers or anyone else in the area spotted anything.