Recent Reports

~58cm Soma Van Ness

Location

Garage
925 N. Honore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
~58cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white soma van ness with chrome lugs; has threaded stem with short bull horn handlebars; if it hasn't been separated, the back wheel is a velocity deep v in black; it's a couple years old and has scuffs over most of the frame; was taken from Ukie Village area; also had front fender and kryptonite lock attached to the seat bar

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?: 
Was not locked. Was stolen from a private, one-car garage.
Incident Description: 
The bike was left unlocked in a locked garage which I share with my father. It was placed in the garage on Sunday night, March 29. My father reported seeing the bike the following morning on Monday, March 30. On Monday, my father reports washing his car and leaving the garage door open. He says he may have briefly stepped away to get something from the house. This is the only time we can think of when the bike may have been stolen. At 5:00pm on Monday, I went to get my bike and found that it was missing. The garage did not appear to be broken in to and there was nothing else missing.

Cannondale synapse disc brakes

Location

Nordstrom and Doc Bs bike rack
Grand
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new all black gray lettering

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
In front of Nordstrom downtown on Grand
Incident Description: 
A white male with a beard and a black jacket and black hat. I was working and saw this guy steal my bike and ran downstairs and tried to catch him. Please help me I saved for a whole year to get this bike

All Black fixed gear custom bike

Location

Oglive transportation center
500 w Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Little smaller than the average mountain bike
Color: 
All black, white handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handle bars where had white tape around them. The bike had one black colored brake for the left hand. It had a sticker that said thank you on the front frame. Had another sticker on the frame under the seat.

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?: 
Locked in front of oglive train station downtown (500 w Madison) overnight. Discovered missing in about 22 hours
Incident Description: 
Eighter someone stole it by cutting the lock or the building took it. I have no idea how to find it if the building took it. There is many cameras where the bike was locked. I remember a police officer sitting in his cruiser watching me lock the bike. (This made me very self concious) I double checked to make sure the bike was locked well.

Trek 7200

Location

Lawrence Red Line Stop
Lawrence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA5AM149
Color: 
Silver/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Although it is 9 years old the bike was in immaculate condition. Hardly ever used and was originally stored in a garage

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Specialized Vita CRMSN

Location

Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 west adams street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6023580641
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in the day time. Lock was cut and left.

Kona Dr Good

Location

Polish Triangle
1231 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
F1104K1925
Size: 
Small - 49mm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has sticker from Comrade Cycles on the frame. Shimano PD-T700 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was opened by other building tenant. In the time the door was open the bike was removed from the garage.

Pake 57

Location

previous home
5308 S kedzie ave unit 205
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TSFBE00604
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black everything except rear wheel was bare aluminum. Carbon fiber fork from ZERO, SRAM GXP Courier crankset, mavic pedals,

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my balcony. Was locked to balcony bars (with newer U-lock with flat key).

Specialized Secteur

Location

La Grange Road Metra Station
25 W. Burlington Rd.
La Grange , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602141813i
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Black and Sliver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bent sliver water bottle holder

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Wheel was only locked

Frejus 1960's Vintage

Location

My Home
2428 N. Harding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53-55 cm
Color: 
Olive Green w Maroon Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rare Vintage Frame. Aftermarket Wheelset, Tires and Seat. Neon Green Bar Tape, secured w flowery duct tape. REWARD for Return.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
This bike was in my carport/garage within the locked 8 ft wrought iron fence surrounding my property. It was taken within 24 hours of the above date and time.

Raleigh Capri

Location

Henry's Swing Club
10 W Hubbard Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black road bike with front and rear lights. White handle bar grips.

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?: 
3 hours

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

5055 N. Western Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U146U27695
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Planet Bike black full fenders on both wheels, minimal paint scraping on top of frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was temporarily U-locked to a fence, was going to go through the back and bring it inside the yard, but by the time I arrived, it was gone.

TRAYL Men's Trax 1.0

Location

Metra Clybourn Station main bike rack
Ashland and Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"-29"
Color: 
Black with orange text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
0-8 hours
Incident Description: 
U-lock was picked and combo lock was broken.

2011 biria

Location

alley behind our home
917 W ALTGELD ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
K01233313
Size: 
26"
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used- silver & black cushioned seat, single speed w/ large gear ratio. back wheel has child trailer hitch. left front handlebar has side view mirror. custom handlegrips. gatorskin road wheels w/ white rims. Was registered with U Chicago Police Department so registration tag 00752 is on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
garage door left open by neighboor.

Trek 7300

Location

342 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used bike, but in good condition. Worn paint from years of use and an old accident, but recently replaced seat and recently cleaned and tuned up.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of my office while I was working. I came back from lunch around 1:30 and it was still there. We have a valet service for the restaurant next door starting at 3:30, so sometime between 1:30 and 3:30 someone cut the lock and took the bike.

Cannondale Trail 7

Location

2755 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black / Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Black with green highlights.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with a newer U-lock with flat key.

Cannondale CX

Location

Residential
533 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has black pouch and bell attached. Has toe clips for riding with bike shoes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen directly in front of residential building on sidewalk. Front wheel and bike lock left at the scene.

2014 Black Trek 7.7 FX

Location

Home
Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU026XD5172H
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Purchased in 2014 but only ridden a couple of times. Has Super Flea headlamps

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Six months
Incident Description: 
Thieves entered through side garage door, opened garage, and stole two bikes. The other bike was a 2005 Silver Specialized Roubaix.

2013 Cannondale CAADX 105

Location

Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C13XR5C51
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Brushed aluminum/clear coat frame with some faint scratches on the top tube where the brake cable rubbed. Black carbon fork, black handlebars/tape, black seatpost/saddle. Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons tires. Time ATAC pedals. Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes. Silver chromoplastic fenders. Rear red blinky light. Handlebar mount for headlight. Stem mount for Garmin computer. Headlight and computer were not on the bike. Shimano 105 shifters/derailers. FSA crankset. Lots of salt on frame/components from winter riding. In the picture below, the bike has bottle cages - these were not on when it was stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
15-20 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal stop sign pole in the causeway between the Ritz Carlton hotel and Water Tower Place mall. I went in to pick up lunch and bike + lock were gone when I returned.

Old Mongoose IBOC 26" wheel mountain bike

Location

1521
Seward Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
847 702 3271
Size: 
16"
Color: 
polished aluminum- shiny
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used Mongoose IBOC 26" wheel mountain bike with painted rigid curved fork, torn seat with gap in middle of the seat, GripShift shifters.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
My child left his bike in the alley when he went into the yard and forgot about it. He probably left it leaning against the garbage cans. Either somebody took it or the scrap metal dealers thought somebody left it out for scrap metal. I had my phone number and name etched into the underside of the bottom bracket. Can't believe I didn't register it with the city and that I don't have a picture of it- the picture I have I found online and is a rough approximation of the bike that was stolen.

Schwinn Meridian

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Station
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. Bike was purchased 24 hours earlier

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked up less than 8 hours at Logan Square Blue Line Station