Recent Reports

2008 Fuji Track

Location

504 N Green Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black / Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Deep V wheels. Black tires. All-City pedals. Anon snowboards stickers on top tube. Bar tape unravelling a little.

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?: 
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?: 
3 weeks

Mongoose Rockadile SX

Location

Clybourn Metra
2001 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has pink sticker which is a Michigan State University bike registration sticker on the frame. Has a "mnt. rack" bike rack on the back. Has several lights on front and back.

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?: 
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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at Clybourn metra station bike racks and did not come to retrieve until following day, whereupon came back to find no trace of bike or lock. Lock was a flexible chain and a separate metal lock that locked the two pieces together. Here is what the bike looks like- https://cdn.bicyclebluebook.com/bikepedia/2001%20Mongoose%20Rockadile%20SX.jpg

Cannonade

Location

Around SAIC
Monroe and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
61911890011
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition, not sure of the year. Purchased 6/17/17 from Working Bikes, new Velox blue bar tape, blue pedals,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
Morning-Mid afternoon
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign at Wabash and Monroe. White male app. 6'0" 240 lbs. wearing red t-shirt, black adidas shorts with red stripes, red shoes. Lifted street sign out of the ground and took the bike toward Adams/Wabash train station in the loop.

Specialized Dolce

Location

Hardpressed
219 W chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small bike. Size 48 wheels.
Color: 
White with blue detailing on frame, white saddle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just added new brakes, and new rear gear set. Black handle bar tape. Two bike lights. No reflector in rear wheel because it was broken. Sticker residue from previous races on top tube, and a sticker that read "164" on the stem of the bike. White saddle had carved detailing of flowers that matched the blue detailing. Gatorskin tires. Photo of my bike is a bit older and doesnt not account for the recent updates i made (handle bar tape, new tires, broken reflector)

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?: 
around 60 mins
Incident Description: 
I arrived at 219 W Chicago to go to Hardpressed Gym at 7:15am and locked my bike up right outside the building on the sidewalk. I returned at around 8:21 to find that my bike and lock were gone. I inquired abut cameras at both the gym and the Medspa next door, but they were unsure.

Gravity Liberty CXD, carbon fork

Location

Yarbrough residence
2122 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. SNREd sticker on frame. Disc brakes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our outdoor area of our apartment. We live on the second floor and the first floor door to our home is always locked. Perpetrator climbed our emergency landing and broke in through an open window. Took the bike (which was not locked to anything within the residence) and left out the first floor door. Helmet was found halfway down the stairs in the morning. Bike included a kryptonite U-lock. Total value of $500. We believe that we know who took the bike - there is a video circulating on Facebook in the Pilsen community group of an older african american man who was first seen wearing a blue t-shirt. As I walked out to see if the bike was around, I saw a similar appearing man wearing dark pants, a grey hoodie, and a black baseball cap wondering around the Cullerton street alley around 8:15 am. I did not approach him.

Access

Location

Museum of Science and Industry
Lakeshore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed. Fully rigid frame and fork.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Drove up from Bloomington with 2 borrowed bikes, parked the car, and rode bikes to the Museum of Science and Industry. Locked both bikes to each other and the rack on the northeast rack in front of the museum. My bike and the lock were gone, my wife's bike was laying unlocked on the ground. Bike was set up for a 6 foot 2 male; likely stolen by someone of similar height.

Novara Hickory 29er Bike - 2016

Location

1400 George St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium - 29" wheel
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clipless Peddles, Carbon fiber water bottle cage. Well beat up from mountain riding.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at night in back yard of apartment building. At some point between Sunday night and Monday evening the bike chain was presumably cut and taken along with the bike for disposal. I am uncertain how lock or chain was broken as it was not found anywhere near the bikes location. Bike has clipless pedals and obvious signs of wear on tear near chain.

Raleigh M20

Location

Pope Building
633 S Plymouth Ct, Apt 403
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front suspension, custom seat (black memory foam/fabric). There is rust on the brake cables and between the handlebars. The head tube has extensive scratching from where the lock was kept. There are minor scratches throughout, but the bike overall is in good condition. The photo shown here is not my bike, but it is exactly the same make, model, and color scheme. Mine does not have a water bottle holder.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike racks outside 633 S Plymouth Ct. Between 1:43am and 1:52am on June 20, both the bike and lock were taken. There is a gap in the security footage, during which the bike and lock disappear.

1972 Raleigh LTD 3

Location

Beatrix
834 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black with white accents and white wall tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with new white wall tires, very good condition, black Brooks saddle, black grips, Sticker from St. Louis park district,

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?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
Left bike in front of Beatrix while I grabbed pick up. Stupidly did not lock it, but sidewalk was closed during construction so I thought I would be ok. Watched bike while inside, looked down at some point and it was gone.

Breezer LIberty

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD024L0648L
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition no features

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
bike was locked while visitng zoo, came back out to retrieve and it was gone

Cannondale H300

Location

1134 Maple ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HEB1030218236
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike in good condition. Minor scratches to the paint in the top tube, around the area where bike model ("H300") is visible.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was secured stored in basement for about 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from storage room in the basement. Locked to bike rack. Tires dismounted.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

One Mag Mile
980 N Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HA0VE03504
Size: 
Adult Men
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Sticker on brace behind seat. Seat isn't factory-run but rather a thicker 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?: 
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?: 
Since the morning (8:30AM)
Incident Description: 
Locked bike when going into One Mag Mile for work at 8:30. It was gone when I went to pick it up after work around 5:00PM

Masi Uno 45523

Location

400 n wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
68w4t00151
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Green with white design/lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, selle seat, wide set handlebars with rubber grips, light blue bottle cage, text on bike and wheels, Brev brand components.

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?: 
Bike was in a rack inside a locked building with other bikes, but bike was unfortunately not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from the bike storage area at my work, inside a locked building. Sometime between 9 and 5. It was missing when I went to get it to go home.

2014 Trek Crossrip

Location

Wisconsin and Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 CM
Color: 
Green - Bright green Handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright green Handlebar tape, back commuter rack, top tube cover

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Getting a drink at The Drop on Lincoln Avenue after working late night shift. No bike rack in front of business so lock to a street pole around the corner on Wisconsin Avenue.

Yellow Big Shot Bike

Location

1759 S Carpenter St
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
adult sized
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-one pink wheel and one black wheel -rims on inside of wheels were purple -had an I stand with Planned Parenthood sticker on it -had neon pink handlebar grips -had a purple seat -had mounts on front and back for blinker lights

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Saw my bike yesterday. Walked my dog after getting home from work today and saw it was gone. Not sure if it was there this morning.

Cannondale quick 4

Location

Michael Boyle
801 S Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very 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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 9 am and 4 pm. Lock was cut cleanly

Villano Shadow 2.0

Location

Nate's Apartment
1651 n Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24cm
Color: 
Orange and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new, smartphone mount up top, Chicago triathlon stickers.

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?: 
About 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Somebody smashed the window to my locked 2011 white Mitsubishi Lancer and took my bike out of the back seat.

Specialized Sirrus SPT

Location

Back porch
3522 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc6020336049m
Size: 
I'm 5'5", and it fits me. Normal?
Color: 
Charcoal/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a rack on the back where you could attach panniers, disc brakes, and rusty bell on the front with a cartoon dinosaur/dragon on it. I also had replaced the quick release wheel pins with an anti-theft mechanism, so, since I have the key, supposedly the wheels cannot be removed. It also had a water bottle holder, and I imagine it has a u-lock with a yellow head around the frame, since the lock wasn't clipped (as far as I can tell) – the bar it was locked to was pried off the fence. Also, it has a carbon fiber fork.

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?: 
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?: 
It had been in this location since last year, the last time I used it was a 11 days ago, I noticed it gone 1 day ago. I think I would have noticed if it was significantly earlier, but I'd say it was stolen sometime within 3 days of my discovering it gone.
Incident Description: 
I noticed the bike gone around 1 in the afternoon. I had last used it about 10 days prior, but I believe it was probably taken sometime in the previous 3 days. The bike was kept on a wooden porch 1 story above the locked and gated back alley. The wooden slat of the rail that I had locked it to was pried off the rest of the fence, and there was a hole cut into the chain link fence abutting the alley of my building, leading into the alleys of several other buildings (also locked and gated alleys), that hadn't been there before. It appears that the thief entered through the hole he/she made in the fence, walked up the balcony to the first bike he/she saw (there are a number of bikes kept in the alley) pried the bar off the fence, and carried the bicycle out.

Fuji ABSOLUTE &1.9DISC

Location

Max's home
2451 n Janssen ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD27110761N
Size: 
19
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from back porch.

Felt F65X 2017

Location

Foscoe Park
1320 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F601T0691
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Matte black with gray and red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a carbon bottle cage with and shimano 105 pedals. Its also disc brake equipped. Has a garmin mount on the stem. Also is a shimano 105 groupset build with FSA cracks

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hr
Incident Description: 
Left bike at Foscoe park locked to a metal seat in the front of park. Went inside for a swim and came outside and the bike was gone. There was a sort of incident going on at the park that they called park security and the police. Not sure if it was related or not. There should be surveillance footage but the police have to request it.