Recent Reports

Stolen Saint XLT

Location

White Eagle Banquets
6839 N Milwaukee
Niles , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike, purple pedals, red chain and red brake lines

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?: 
Duration of the work day...about 8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the basement of place of employment. The bike was last seen at around 6:30pm. It was gone at 8:30.

Trek 1000

Location

Logan Square L Stop
2620 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
63 cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gigantic (63cm) orange bike with black grip tape. Excellent condition and well maintained.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Logan Square L stop for <4 hours. Locked through both wheels, through frame, to rack using newer U lock.

Gotham Novara

Location

222 S Riverside Plaza
Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u151k14728
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
carbon belt drive;

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 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?: 
6 h

LIV Alight 2M

Location

1920 W. Dickens Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K35017360
Size: 
Women's Medium
Color: 
Dark Satin Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
New U-Lock was mechanically cut in 2 places to free bike frame.

2017 Kona Sutra

Location

Apartment
858 North Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1703C2564
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Deep red color, leather Brooks seat, rack on back of bike.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Several months. The bike was inside the building stored on the porch located inside the apartment building.
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from back porch located inside my apartment building.

TREK 7.2 FX

Location

Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU343C2376J
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Including Heat light mounting and tail light mouthing with light

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 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?: 
5

Fantom Cross - Motobecane USA

Location

3123 N Kenmore Ave, #G
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike, white lettering with drop down handles. Bike had light on front and flashing red light on the back. Disc brakes. U bar lock on the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence and the fence was broken.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Half Italian Grocer
Milwakee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608178337G
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; loose kickstand

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a metal street light in front of 2645 N Milwaukee Ave. I entered Half Italian Grocer for lunch, was inside for about a half hour. When I returned, my bike and lock were gone.

Fuji One.9

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
2616 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray & Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike with rear rack and

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?: 
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?: 
Parked at 7:30AM, gone by 10PM

Jamis Allegro

Location

Addison Blue Line Stop
3622 W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y91K38735
Size: 
14.5
Color: 
Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with Jamis written in Black. Black and red tires. Modified with drop down handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked at CTA Addison Blue line stop around 8:30am and missing by 6:30 pm.
Incident Description: 
Newer U-Lock was cut and bike was stolen from Addison Blue Line stop. Locked on a rack on the sidewalk amoungst several bikes. Front tire was locked to bike with another U-Lock. Bike modifed with drop down handlebars.

1986 Schwinn Super Sport (recovered)

Location

1400 W. Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
approx 59cm
Color: 
Flamingo Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Head Stamp: "Schwinn Chicago" stamped 3576 Original Shimano 600 components: Brake Levers: BL-6209 Brakes: BR-6208, stamped KF (means June 1986) Hubs: HB-6207 Crank Shafts: FC-6207, stamped Left:KG and Right:KH (July and Aug of 86) Front Derailleur: FD-6207, stamped KC (March 1986) Rear Derailleur: RD-6207 Plus a Shimano Biopace 52/42 Chainring, marked KE/KF (May and June of 86)

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from a locked garage. Admin note 9/30/17- the victim wrote in today: Good news, my bike has been recovered! It had been pawned for $30, and the pawn shop owner found the serial number in the police system.

GMC Denali Road

Location

1118 N Oakley Blvd Apartment 3R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Orange and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Practically brand new with an after-market LED strip attached to the front wheel.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Two weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone

Dahon Mariner D7

Location

Alley between Ada and Noble just north of Grand.
Ada St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
D809727938
Size: 
LIGHTWEIGHT 4130
Color: 
Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Folding 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Garage was open and they took it. It was not secured within in the garage.
Incident Description: 
Garage popped open. Incident seen on camera. Shortly thereafter bike was stolen.

Felt AR5

Location

Leavitt and Hirsch
Leavitt and Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
160307
Size: 
54
Color: 
Matte black with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 2 years old. Has two stickers on top cross bar "Kelsea Offner." Red bar tape. Along right front side where break/shifter cables run, small scratches in carbon frame around cable housing to frame. Cobb saddle. Zipp 404 wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours bike was locked in car. Car window was smashed in and stolen.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in truck of car - car rear window had been smashed and bike was stolen, along with racing Zipp 404 wheel set.

Spalding Blade

Location

Merchandise Mart Plaza
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was an old/vintage bike that has been bought as a second-hand item.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike next to Merchandise Mart Plaza at 08:45 AM in the morning. I never left the building and spent the whole day in the building. When I was out at 6 PM, the bike was gone.

Giant Cypress.

Location

1530 W. Cortez Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition. Small size man's 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
daily

Dahon My Uno Folding Bike

Location

Chicago Loop
Monroe and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Has custom black censors and a Serfas brand seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked folding bike seat and frame to bike rack outside Sharp building at SAIC. Had to drop off paperwork. Accidentally left key in lock, realized it after going into building. 3 minutes had passed, but bike was gone.

Mercier Kilo WT5

Location

home
1530 w cortez, alley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
track bike. 5 speed Sturmey-Archer internal-geared-hub

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into garage by crawling through outside vent then opened garage door from inside. Bike was kept in the garage.

Trek 7.2 fx 2014

Location

john bezmaterny
2335 W Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Swtu343c6823h
Size: 
14
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For two days
Incident Description: 
My garage door was opened and my bike was gone

1980 Fuji roadster

Location

Home
627 Brummel Street, 2E
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F7G14973
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; internal hubs, shifters and generator for front light; Sturmey Archer aftermarket shifter, Ortlieb handlebar bag, cracked leather 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
I lock my old Fuji to my daughter's bike nine times out of ten using an Abis folding lock. This time.. I dunno. We were gone for a week. When I came home it was the first thing I noticed. No bicycle.