Recent Reports

1984 Trek 600

Location

Hyde park
953 east Hyde park blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red 1984 Trek with black aero bars and a black bike rack

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?: 
10 min
Incident Description: 
Leaned bike against back porch while unloading bags inside and came back to find it gone.

Trek 400

Location

Avec Restaurant
615 w Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is a 1987 steel butted with upright handle bars with yellow and blue colored handle grips, older brooks saddle, yellow Pepsi crate attached to a rack on the back. (see piture)

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours during work.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a secure fence that many other people also lock to. Because it was cut with an angle grinder I have a feeling that it will get stripped, but my frame is the only one I have ever seen in the city so far and the other elements of the bike are unique to it (see picture).

2013 Giant Escape Hybrid Medium Black/White handles

Location

House
2029 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C9207139
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/White with white handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new/cannondale bag underneath 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 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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal fence next to house. Metal pole was bend and cut to remove bike.

Maverick

Location

Apartment
417 West Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very old bike, just two gear settings on each side and they are changed by lifting or pushing a small lever on each side of the bike. The chain is very squeaky, the right brake is fairly worn so it isn't as effective as the left one, and the front tire is slightly bent (you can notice the curvature when you start pedaling). It has a white Eastern Illinois Communal Biking sticker on the frame, as well as a Northern Illinois Bike registry sticker on the frame somewhere, but the EIU one is far more prevalent.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I walked out of my apartment at 417 West Roscoe, and the bike lock was laying on the ground cut through cleanly. There was another mountain bike, silver, laying on the ground, brake cable cut in the back. Seems like the person cut my lock, dropped their bike, grabbed mine and rode away.

Giant

Location

600 W Fulton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2015 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21 inch frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike, has a red cup holder, and on the front fork had a bent reflector.

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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up around 7:20 am in front of a business building. Got a call at 8:15am from the front desk security of the building letting me know that my bike was gone. The front desk security had stepped away from their desk to open a back door, and when he came back noticed it was gone and called me because he sees me riding in everyday. The first floor of the building is all open windows, and I always lock it where it is visible for the front desk to see.

Romic Custom

Location

5483 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
29A41974
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tan brooks saddle, tan bar tape, Salsa black rims, Shimano Tiagra bar end shifters and shimano tiagra derailleurs but not chain rings (3), black mountain bike front rack and a stainless steel back rack, Planet Bike fenders.

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?: 
stored there
Incident Description: 
My garage was broken into and tools and the bike were stolen.

Scott Aspect

Location

In front of FFC West loop
10 S Clinton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
879-425-0004
Size: 
Mens L 27.5
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 4 weeks old

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 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?: 
4 hours

Cinelli Mystic Rats

Location

Albany park/ Mayfair
5002 n Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
13mcl543201
Size: 
54
Color: 
black with some red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition few scratches

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left my bike at the front door of my apartment while i parked my car not even 2 min latet it was gone

Raleigh Pursuit

Location

West loop
809 W Randolph street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59-60
Color: 
Blue w/ yellow detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little beat up, tires were dry/ cracked looking a bit, entirely black drop handles. Bike was bought about 8 years ago used.

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike up in front of my work on Randolph street in the west loop from about 1pm until 12am, bike was gone when I left work.

Trek 7.0 FX

Location

Foster-Walker Complex, Northwestern University
1927 Orrington Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU062C1480J
Color: 
dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have a rear-mounted Bontrager basket on my bike

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
My bike was only locked through the front tire onto a bike rack. The frame was disconnected from the front tire.

Cannondale Evo SRAM Red

Location

Lauganitas brewery
2607 W 17th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2015 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LM81074
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Black with Grey and red highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SRAM red components, bontrager paradigm saddle. Arundal water bottle cages, k edge garmin mount. Grey fizik tape, spd 105 pedals, kysrium elite black wheelset. White striped schwable tires, small syfarus saddle bar with red co2 cartridge, comrade cycles water bottle.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs

Specialized rockhopper

Location

Ukrainian Village
Walton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialtied rockhopper has water bottle attachment and under the seat storage container. Also may have a holster for a kryptonite lock

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 but was in a locked garage
Incident Description: 
Two bikes stolen, a grey specialized rockhopper and a Giant brand Revive recumbent style bike with bucket seat

Trek Multitrack 720

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey tires, red Miami of Ohio sticker, yellow sticker, green inner tube cap

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?: 
10 hours

Schwinn Sprint

Location

230 W Monroe
Monroe and Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
leather seat and bar wraps with white cables

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 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?: 
2 days

Trek Earl

Location

1223 Chestnut Street
western springs , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches, Seat is a North Face brand black

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Casey's Market in Western Springs IL. Bike hidden next to dumpster in back

Bigshot Dublin Single Speed Fixie

Location

368 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new (few months old). 43mm Deep V Rims, Bullhorn handles. Brand new armadillo 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?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in front of office all day, but was last seen at 8:20pm and then was gone when I came out at 11:00pm. Must have been stolen during then with either a saw or something.

Trek Hybrid Road Bike

Location

Old Town
1750 N Mohawk St Apt 404
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
womens
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Bicycle. Mustache-taped handlebars, no cushion seat

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
June 28, 2015
Incident Description: 
Locked Storage Unit with many bikes. Went to open door to locked storage unit and it was open. Bikes missing.

unknown

Location

Lyndale Place
2217 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black with red & yellow detail on tires & yellow chain
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a little beaten up, with a white sticker on the bar near the handlebars

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
locked bike up around 11pm on the 30th to the bike rack outside of my building, when i went outside at around 2pm today (july 1st) both the bike and the lock were missing.

Fuji Declaration - single speed

Location

1954 W Winnemac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS/S (49cm)
Color: 
black frame, red brake lines, red rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good shape (~2 years old). has a TransIt rear rack attached to rack mounts, rear grocery getter also attached that had a running cap in it, old school metal toe clips with brown leather straps. Older Kryptonite u-lock with 4-digit code was attached to the seat post in lock mount. (Rack and toe clips not in picture; they were installed after picture was taken.)

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was helping a friend move into a new apartment. We were going in and out bringing things up to 3rd floor. We were never out of eye sight of the bike (in addition to tons of other things including an open UHaul) for very long. I feel as though someone may have been watching for an opportunity to snag it when we went upstairs. My helmet, which was in a rear pannier (grocery getter), was left laying on the ground.

Eighth Inch Scrambler

Location

Jefferson Park Blue Line Station
4900 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, black frame with blue parts. Several stickers on the frame including a "Mac DeMarco," and "Ariel Pink" sticker. White wheelset.

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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike storage area at the Jefferson Park Blue Line Station from 4:00 to 8:00.