Recent Reports

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Bowmanville, just west of Ravenswood
2030 w Summerdale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA07F05248
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black (covered in stickers)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
She's rather large, covered in stickers of punk bands and superheroes, well worn and distinctive, VERY wide seat so worn out it's covered in white plastic bags, slightly faded red milk crate on back, affixed with bungee cords.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours, maybe
Incident Description: 
Bike was left inside Garage only accessible through backyard, not locked because I was only between errands. Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., someone went into a garage and took only bike, and nothing else of valuables left in garage. This occurred in Bowmanville, part of Lincoln Square, near Damen and Foster.

Specialized Diverge A1 2014

Location

Apartment Building
820 W Belmont Ave (bike room in alley across from Ragstock)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602253383J
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black (with blue flourishes)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two fenders, skewer wheel rods/locks, some mud/dirt on the fenders, pedals

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to itself in the bike room in our apartment building (820 W Belmont Ave, 60657..side of the building, in the alley across from Ragstock). I've put it there, in the same spot, for a couple months (since I've owned it). I put it in the bike room on April 13, 2016 at around 12:00pm and the next morning (April 14, 2016) it was gone. The bike room is right when you walk into the side of the building, so it's possible someone from the outside got in, but there's never been a break in during the building's history. I'm leaning toward it being someone who lives in the building, but I of course don't know for sure.

TREK VERVE 2 17.5-M

Location

Wicker Park
N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
5121015
Size: 
17.5 SHORT FRAME FOR WOMEN
Color: 
GREY/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIKE IS IN GREAT SHAPE I ONLY USED IT DURING THE SUMMER AND IT WAS STORED INDOORS. I CHANGED THE SEAT FOR A WIDE GEL SEAT. IT HAD AN AIR PUMP AND A WATER BOTTLE RACK.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
As bikes were inside my garage, someone had to enter through the neighbor's door that is never locked, cut the lock and took the bikes.

Marin Hamilton 29er

Location

wabansia & leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Internal hub. Narrow handlebars. Neon accents. Detachable rear fender and seat storage. Normal wear and tear. No back deflector. Black rims. Stock photo.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stored briefly in garage. All doors were locked and closed. Heard activity in garage, inspected and found large garage door open upon return and bike gone. Helmet left.

Scott Aspect 940

Location

Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
A530721584
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with blue handle grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new bicycle, bright blue rubber handle grips, water bottle holder, reflector on seat

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

Giant Roam

Location

1732 W. Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen along with a women's Gary Fisher Marlin from the basement of our condo building. The bike were locked together with a cable lock, but it was cut. This is the second time bikes were stolen from our basement.

Trex Lexa

Location

651 S. Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU241C2342F
Size: 
54
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike two water bottle holders

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Stolen from storage room. Needed security key to access room. Then cut threw cage moved other stuff out to get to bike. Did not cut lock on storage. Date range is approx March 18 to April 8. Listed date of discovery. Had to pass security cameras. Going through cameras now.

2014 Jamis Quest Sport

Location

Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U137U09613
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Touring rack, Shimano SPD pedals.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Not sure. Likely that the cable was cut.

Trek Soho

Location

Garage
3200 N. Osage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 11, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU098C1659E
Size: 
20'
Color: 
Bluish Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has a belt drive instead of the metal chain.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my garage at around 7:50 pm to go to the store. I thought I closed my garage. When I returned at around 9:20 pm, my garage was opened and my bike was missing. I have a detached garage facing an alley.

Gary Fisher Black Mountainbike

Location

Macys
111 N State Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back Good

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 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?: 
15mn
Incident Description: 
Taken from outside Macys State Street at Wahington and State

Trek 7.2FX

Location

Garage
Wood & Bloomingdale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014C2262G
Size: 
17
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, Water bottle holder and bracket for kryptonite lock. Pinhead wheel locks on front wheel

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?: 
no lock
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from open garage

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

4625 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU065C2948B
Size: 
15.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's frame. Very good condition. Silver crank less usual (on this bike model it seems to be black in many photos). I had covered it in yellow reflective tape squares - these may have been removed/stickiness left behind. Front tire is replacement kevlar tire. Innertubes quite old, so tires go flat quickly. Front break tends to go off-center. Black aluminum simple bottle mount on lower frame. Unlikely it's been kept, but had an underseat bag with bike tool/ gloves inside. Front white colored headlamp that isn't working properly, rear red light. Lock mount (with lock) ripped from bicycle, so definitely no longer there.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
21 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from wooden storage unit with metal lock/padlock on door. Storage unit is inside a locked laundry room that's in a building with a locked gate. As far as I know, the gate/laundry room hadn't been broken into, so not sure how the thief gained access to the room. Screws on storage unit had been ripped from wood and bike taken from unit sometime before April 8 at 7:30. May have been as early as late January. Helmet, floor bike pump left in unit and door was closed/ screws somewhat replaced to hold unit door shut (not obvious until I went to open the unit). Bike krytonite lock/holder had been ripped from frame (it was on the frame in the riding position, not locked)and the lock/holder and chain were left behind outside the storage unit.

Trek Calypso (Green)

Location

1700 W Ainslie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. It has a Villa Park or Tinley Park bicycle store sticker on the 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
I discovered my two bikes missing at 10 am on 4/2/16. They had been in storage for several weeks. The last time I saw them was about a week prior.

Trek Calypso (Dark Blue)

Location

1700 W Ainslie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bell mount on handle-bar, but no bell. Some scratches 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
I discovered my bikes missing from the storage area at 10 am on 4/2. The last time I saw them there was about a week before.

Royal Enfield Village Velo

Location

Roscoe Village
Bell & Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Tricycle
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 60s Burgundy Adult Trike. Wheels painted Gold. Rear Basket.

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 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?: 
Day and a half.
Incident Description: 
Parked trike Tuesday morning. Noticed stolen Wednesday night.

Hardtail

Location

S Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike, newish.

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?: 
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 meters
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at night in front of my house, when I woke up my bike wasnt there anymore.

Globe 2010 Specialized Vienna 1

Location

Spaulding & Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD096092664E
Size: 
M
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One brown tire and one black tire. Fair condition.

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 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?: 
1 week

GIANT Escape

Location

Petersons
5519 N. SPAULDING AVE.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C94R9598
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, excellent condition. Had a commuter rack on the back.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into last night and three bicycles were stolen, this being the most valuable one. Any help appreciated. Bikes were usually all locked together, but were ridden this weekend and not re-locked. :/

Sekine 1972

Location

home
32nd & Wallace St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small men's frame, roughly 20" seat tube
Color: 
Fuschia/Hot Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flaking paint; half-chromed stays and fork; aftermarket new issue Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub with black plastic shifter mounted on handebar stem; aluminum bullhorn bars with black cushioned grip-tape missing on one side. Only items in good condition are a pair of recently purchased black 27" tires. Has a distinctive headbadge at the front and a label on the downtube with rainbow-colors striped and the phrase "World Finest Bicycle".

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?: 
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?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Discovered missing from yard after not riding several weeks; date is an estimate.

Fuji Gran Tourer

Location

Strip Mall
4400 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 1, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
77J00027
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with noticeable paint wear. 12 spd. Yellow bar tape, toe clips & front light

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I stopped in to get a quick lunch and left my bike leaning against the window next to where I was eating. Got up to go to the bathroom, came back and the bike was gone. Cashier said they noticed somebody get on it and ride away and that the seat looked like it was too high for them and they were awkwardly riding it. By the time I got outside they were gone