Recent Reports

Schwinn Sporterra 4

Location

Residence
Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL Frame
Color: 
Silver Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a white light on front handlebars, splash guard on back tire, and U-Lock holder on the middle frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The frame was stolen and front wheel left with lock to metal gate.

1988 Club Fuji Road Bike

Location

Beacon/Leland
4715 N. Beacon Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
titanium with multi colored chevron on post
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good 2 water bottle racks (one black one red), black handle bar wrap with specks. Small puncture tear in 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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Garage service door was forceably entered and bike was stolen along with another bike and small saleable items.

Trek 7500

Location

Beacon/Leland
4715 N Beacon Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WW0137281
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Pearl / black logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 water bottle racks, logo is smeared on upper right side, kick stand, hub locks on tired and seat, black comfort seat, comfort handle bars. snap in attachments for lights. Bontrager wheels. computer nut on front wheel. black rack. Good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days. was stolen early in the morning on Sep 26
Incident Description: 
Service door of garage was forceably entered and bike was stolen along with another bike and small saleable items.

2012 Trek 2.1

Location

Barn and Company
950 w wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, 2 large Camelbak water bottles in frame cages

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 street sign.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of Barn and company overnight. It was locked to a street sign that was uprooted to get at the bike

Giant Mountain Bike

Location

Antony Ablan
1035 N Marshfield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used, rear breaks are disconnected. And there's a U-lock attached at front.

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?: 
2 days

Fuji Aloha 2.0

Location

In front of the shopping center
1437 W Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Yellow trim. U Lock possibly around aerobars.

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 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
I either left the U lock like a bone head locked around the aerobars or the U lock was broken. I think the latter was the cause and I left the lock around the aerobars.

Trek 2008 Hybrid

Location

1500 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008, Good condition. Light brown leather seat and leather wrapping around handle bars. Has a sticker that says "VB Lofts" on it.

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?: 
I always keep it in my garage.
Incident Description: 
I always kept my bike in the locked garage behind my house. The neighbor who shares this garage with me left the garage door open and someone came in and stole the bike.

Trek Earl

Location

1215 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had clip-on back and front lights. It has two top-tubes. It is relatively 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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up upon returning home at around 10:30pm on Sep 24. I left the house the following morning at around 8:15am to find my bike gone.

Magna Nightvision

Location

Truman College
Broadway & Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
About 52-54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition. It is blue and has drop handlebars that are wrapped in a lighter blue (than the bike frame) tape. There are no stickers saying the make or model on the frame, but there is a square grey stick on the frame that says "REP CHI." Black Bontrager seat with a black seat post and cable securing the seat to the frame. The bike is wired for a bike computer but the computer is not on the bike. The front fork is silver colored with shock absorbers.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode the bike to school and locked it up at 8:20 am. When I got out of class at 10:15 am, the bike was gone. The bike and lock were taken along with my white Specialized helmet that was locked up with the bike.

Specialized Tricross

Location

Home
1504 W. Henderson 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60206366F
Size: 
56
Color: 
Charcoal/flat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Flat black Specialized Tricross, only a hundred hours, so basically new. Yellow Bloomington Cycle registration sticker on main post of frame. Odometer, front and rear strobes, black rims. May or may not have mount for phone behind the handle bars. Registration number on the bottom of the bike.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
2010 Specialized Tricross was taken from my back yard at my residence, 1504 West Henderson Apt, 2F on August 21, 2013 between the hours of 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Schwinn Voyager 11.8

Location

1117 S Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear brakes do not work due to missing nut. Pain is worn and chipped. The shifters are on the lower post. It may have some old parking decals. The seat is cushioned but the cover has been torn up. It had a metal rack on the back, however that could be removed easily. Bontrager tires

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
The bike was locked in a fenced off area. The gate was either left open or someone climbed the tall fence surrounding it.

giant rock mountain bike mens

Location

1316 maple
evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
giant rock mountain bike
Color: 
blue & black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
tuned up great shape some paint chipping all new lights schwinn seat cover replaced yesterday from lights seat stolen from motobacane 100 dollars spent robbed.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours - locked inside building-- second bike stolen in 18 hour period
Incident Description: 
Inside of 1316 maple my giant rock bike (back up after motobecane stolen downtown only 18 hours before) with new lights seat lock was dragged away likely by someone in the building because one cannot see the bike from outside building has 14 foot brick courtyard wall, lights, locked doors. At back of building are countless expensive bikes locked to chicken fence & no one steals those. I & person i know in the building searched the whole building it was no where to be found. tremendous 'twilight zone pain/trauma much expense in losing two bikes ive cycles thousands countries worth of cycling with- they are my cars, i don't drive. love this website very helpful- cathartic.. I dont know why but i feel something will come up..

MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI

Location

255 e grand
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI
Color: 
MOTOBECANE ELITE SPORT 23in YELLOW ADVENTURE HYBRI
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen from the front of Dominick's surrounded by surveillance on 9/22/2013 - at approximately 6:20 pm- wire lock clipped in broad daylight on busy intersection downtown Chicago. Used two years old, all original parts. Some scratching atop/side of bike/paint.

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the front of Dominick's surrounded by surveillance on 9/22/2013 - at approximately 6:20 pm- wire lock clipped in broad daylight on busy intersection downtown Chicago. Used two years old, all original parts. Full police report made. Investigation ongoing.

2014 Giant Roam 3

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo West Entrance
1601 North Stockton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C43J7406
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Matte black, neon green and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, water bottle holder mounted, non-factory kickstand added

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Our four bikes were all locked to the bicycle rack at the Farm entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo. The lock was cut, the Giant bike was stolen, but the other three (two were more valuable) bikes remained. An older royal blue Giant bike was left unlocked laying in the bike race.

early 90s cervello

Location

evil olive
1551 w division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
appx 52"
Color: 
white frame with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White framed early 90s Cervello frame with blue rims and blue accents. One of a kind custom! Cant be missed!

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Turned my back for 3 min to put a friend in a cab and when I turned around........ gone.

Thruster Fixie

Location

Apartment building
426 w. surf
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700c single speed
Color: 
Black with bright yellow and red wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It's black with a bright red front wheel and a bright yellow back wheel and tan bullnose handlebars. Those 3 things combined mean it without a doubt my bike. Also the hand levers say "cane creek".

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a fence in front of a building (426 surf) that said "do not lock bikes" only because there were 7 other bikes currently locked to this fence and the girl who's apartment it was said it was completely fine. None of the other bikes seemed to be stolen. I honestly think the thief might have seen the sign and thought: "this guy had it commin".

Downtube 8FH

Location

home
3257 W PIERCE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
K80514919
Size: 
standard adult size folding bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Downtube 8FH sticker

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Rail from my deck was removed to take bicycle. Inside locked/gated back yard on my deck locked to rail.

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

2958 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606016765H
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
gray and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is nearly new (purchased in July 2013). Black Lezyne bottle cages were added, small computer on handlebars, Shimano M234 pedals, and a Delta Cycles disc rack with Ortleb attachment (jerryrigged on, bike does not have disc brakes).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 min
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the backyard while I went to let my dog out to pee. I was inside for about 4 minutes. When I came out, my helmet was on the ground and bike was gone. It looked like someone had tried to open the locked gate, then hopped the fence. They managed to take it in under 4 minutes, while I was near a rear window.

GT Mountain bike/ Diamondback

Location

Apartment
535 W Briar pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/ Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike with disc brakes

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?: 
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?: 
1 week

Scott Sub 45

Location

Lake View Presbyterian Church
716 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
can provide
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new; Black and grey water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
On Addison between Church and Salvation Army Training Facility.