Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Gated backyard of residential apartment complex
953 E 61st St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Maroon/Deep brownish-red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a blue "2012 Utah for Obama" and another darker navy blue "You have the power-Democracy for America" bumper stick on the frames. A wicker dark brown oval basket is tied to the back rack with silver wire. Tears on back of bike seat sealed with glue.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Under 14 hours, bike locked by 7 p.m., gone by 9 a.m. next day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through frame inside gated back yard area of residential apartment complex to the bottom of a wooden staircase's railing. Bike locked around 7 p.m. on October 20th, 2014, and bike was gone by 9 a.m., October 21st, 2014. Another bike was also stolen in the same time frame, it was unlocked and on the second-level porch.

Schwinn Ladies Road Bike

Location

Alley on Patterson near Pine Grove
W Patterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Long pink brake cables visible on front handlebars, blue-rimmed wheels, silver rear cargo rack and toe-clips. Blue and silver frame with "Schwinn" logo in Yellow.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen (U-lock cut and left at scene) from the locked alley of my building in Lakeview on Patterson Ave near the intersection of Pine Grove and Patterson.

Scott Metrix 40 Men L

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BIK16744901L
Size: 
Large Mens
Color: 
black and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
cut from bike rack outside CBOT/CME building downtown Chicago

2010 Scattante R-330 Road Bike

Location

Vapiano's
44 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
J10A91248
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Racing Numbers on middle frame. White taped handle bars. Ism Adamo Typhoon black Saddle seat. Mount for flash light on handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut. Bike was located directly in front of Vapiano's on 44 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60603. No Cameras on any of the buildings facing in that direction.

Trek Y-26

Location

1651 W Pratt Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C730428A
Size: 
19"
Color: 
silver / black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Full suspension aluminum bike. Black plastic mud guards. Front hub missing a fastener.

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?: 
a few months
Incident Description: 
The bike was unlocked in our building's secured rear yard. It's been there for months, until Friday 10/17 in the morning I took my garbage out and saw it missing. I saw it there less than a week ago. I just found out that the cameras that are installed there (one looking straight at the spot where the bike was) are dummies. Also, during the past few weeks, the lights in the rear yard have been on and off in an apparently random fashion.

Kona Dew

Location

2447 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30012318
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, w/ black handlebars and pedals, black rear fender, bell, and bug lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was improperly locked around front wheel only to fence at 2447 N Albany. Left for 25 minutes to walk a dog and returned to find only the front wheel and ulock remaining.

Raleigh Technium

Location

Home
3544 W Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is black with purple lettering. It's an older road bike, model is Technium. Shifters are on the tube. I put on white tires and a special tool is needed to remove the skewers. It has an Avect seat.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
I just moved to Logan Square (on the corner of Wrightwood and Central Park) and accidentally left my garage door open for an hour. Of course my bike was stolen in that time.

Diamondback

Location

Damen CTA blue line stop
Damen and Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large 5' 11"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Suspension on front wheel broken. New seat post with gel seat. Hybrid tires ( old and tearing ) Mud guards / fenders on front and rear. Brown handlebar ends. Front and rear lights taped on with duct tape.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from outside CTA Blueline. Coming out of the left-hand door of the train station, bike was locked to the first bike rack up against the station building.

Jamis 03-8302-SG

Location

Green St at Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U26542
Color: 
Sage
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Jamis Hybrid bike, quick release tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

Mongoose

Location

Skokie Train station
Oakton
skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it looked new no rust. Back tire was different then front tire.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour

Giant Escape

Location

Three First National Plaza
70 W. Madison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C43F0965
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked in front of Loop office building on W. Madison, across from Chase Bank, at 3:15 pm on Saturday afternoon. When I came out at 6:15, it was gone. Thought it would be safe because my office building has security desk within line of sight of bike rack and a steady stream of people were heading to lakefront.... Guess I thought wrong.

Trek Mountain Bike - Superfly 20

Location

4550 N MALDEN ST APT 1W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old. In excellent condition. Lightly used.

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Individuals entered building garage - after a resident forgot to close the door, and stole bikes.

Titan Womens Wildcat 26" Mountain Bike - White/Lavender

Location

4550 N MALDEN ST APT 1W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White / Lavender
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW

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?: 
Months - we have a bike stand in our garage.
Incident Description: 
Someone forgot to close the building's garage door. Individual(s) entered the garage and stole bicycles. Between 5 and 9:30 PM.

Trek 7.3FX

Location

Home
Malden Street & Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU186C0173F
Size: 
17
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition - with kicker, bottle holder, gel handles, bike bag under seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since i mvoed here
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Garage door was left open. I was gone from 5:00pm - 9:45pm and when I returned my bike was missing. There are two other bikes missing from the garage as well.

Vilano Aluminum Road Bike 21 Speed Shimano

Location

Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handle bar tape was starting to rip at parts. There was a headlight and a taillight, where the taillight was pointed to the left. There was also a strap-on fender. No water bottle holder. The crank shaft is new as I had it replaced about a month ago.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked in the hallway in front of the office where I work. The hallway is private though so anyone not working in my group should not have been in the hallway. Someone entered the hallway and grabbed my bike and walked through and out of the building with it. They left the helmet lying on the ground and so almost immediately after it happened one of my co-workers noticed it was missing. It happened at Northwestern University.

2000 LeMond Zurich

Location

3412 N Elaine Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LeMond logo is torn up on underside of downtube. Fizik saddle. Cat Eye wireless computer with cadence sensor. Rear derailleur is a Shimano 105, which is not the same as the rest of the components.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in storage/laundry room for one week. Went to check on it and it was gone.

Trek Verve 1 Ladies

Location

condo
2043 North Mohawk
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu016c3711j
Size: 
ladies 13"
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off deck

leader 725

Location

4100 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
51033852
Size: 
51 inch
Color: 
white frame purple tires/rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
cow patterned seat short purple handle bars like new

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
dna
Incident Description: 
my 13 yr old son ,who built the bike with his father, was knoocked off the bike at belle plaine and hoyne by 2 older teenagers.one of the older boys then rode off with the bike and fled northbound on damen.

Sekai 2000 Super SX

Location

225 W. Wacker Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54-56
Color: 
Black with black bar tape and dry rotted tan lever hoods
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a flick stand velcroed to the downtube. Good condition. Black saddle with center cutout. The saddle post used to be black but is pretty beat to hell and pretty much silver now.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike up at 225 W Wacker Parking garage along with probably a half dozen other bikes. Have parked it there without incident since April. Went to work and when I came out, lock was cut and tossed aside and bike was gone. Insult to injury was a half eaten sandwich left at the scene. Can only imagine thief strolling along eating their sandwich when they saw my bike and decided to go for it.

2010 TREK 3700

Location

Home
2028 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU300C2596D
Size: 
26 tall frame
Color: 
MATTE BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 TREK 3700. bike light in front and back of bike. bike rack in back. optional features: small speakers w/ a 6v battery on inner frame

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?: 
3hours
Incident Description: 
I had just finish coming back from cashing my check a couple of blocks away, I came thru the front and lock the front gate that has a lock that has to be closed from the inside. the back gate is always locked. when I left at 5p to go pick up my daughter from after school program I noticed the bike was no longer in yard near my stairs. I have lived on my property for over 40 years and truly believe the next door neighbor and/or guest threw bike over yard as they would not have known how to open front gate without being seen my other neighbors. The bike is always locked in our basement and I had only left it outside as I was going to pick up my daughter. This particular day I did not leave the dogs out.