Recent Reports

Bianchi - Milano (#2)

Location

538 N EUCLID AVE
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK 734619L
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less then 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Our garage is under construction and since they stole a bike from me last month, they came back. I never even got to ride this bike. Stolen with sales receipt in saddle bag.

Bianchi - Milano (#1)

Location

538 N EUCLID AVE
OAK PARK , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
XL6744701L
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, terra cotta tires with cup holder and saddle bag holder

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?: 
wasn't locked, in garage

Aerofix spade

Location

Belmont cragin
4840 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 Cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I don't have a current picture of the bike, but I switched the original handlebars to drop down handlebars. Switched the black wheels to chrome wheels, and added a clip on fender

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
We accidentally left the garage door open, and an individual left his bike and took off with mine.

Novara Fiona

Location

1043 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2011 or 2012

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?: 
Overnight in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into overnight. Garage was ransacked, 3 bikes total stolen. This one, my husband's, and my neighbor's. Nothing else was taken.

Retrospec Mantra V1 57cm

Location

East Ukrainian Village
1043 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TTHK1542249
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Red frame, white wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Had a custom rear brake installed.

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?: 
Overnight in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
Stored the bike in my locked garage overnight. Woke up in the morning to the garage pillaged, 3 bikes stolen total including mine, my wife's, and my neighbor's. Nothing else taken.

Trak Navigator 2012

Location

Logan Square farmers Market
2562 n. milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2016 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU19SC287IF
Size: 
small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. women's bike for casual travel and bike rides.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked up at fence on corner of milwaukee and Logan Blvd. Across from Logan farmers mkt. Address is 2562 n. milwaukee. Bike was locked up for 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with my friends bike along the fence. we went to the farmers market for approximately 45 minutes. The lock was woven between the tires and frame and locked to fence.

Motobecane Grand Jubile

Location

3307 S Lituanica
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 or 56
Color: 
powerder blue with chrome forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape but some wear and tear. Mustache handle bars

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?: 
Every day for months
Incident Description: 
Roommate left the garage door open.

Giant Cabriolet

Location

1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Neon pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had some worn-looking red cloth handlebar tape. Also had a Disney princess bell.

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?: 
0-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from stairwell of a locked and gated apartment building.

Retrospect Mantra Fixed Gear

Location

Senka Park
55th and St. Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53mm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to brand new. Chrome bullhorn handle bars. No brakes. Includes stickers of batman, supreme, Mishka eyeball, element, and miserable faith. Rear wheel spikes are red. Has a left foot strap

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?: 
For about 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left out in basketball court, went to retrieve ball in bushes about 10 feet away, came back and bike was gone

Critical Cycles

Location

Humboldt Park
2441 W. Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks like new. All flat black. Setup as a fixed gear. No labels. There are two distinguishing features that are different than the photo. 1) I recently replaced the bull horns with narrow flat bars (black). And 2) there is only a front brake, no back break.

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?: 
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: 
The bike was stored in our two car garage behind my house along with my vehicle. The garage is shared with one other tenant.

Dawes vintage road bike

Location

the violet hour
1520 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
green with gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tiny wooden handlebars, yellow bike seat, chipped and worn all over. Gold back wheel, silver front wheel.

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 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?: 
2 hours

2006 Jamis Durango 3.0

Location

Ukrainian Village
2329 W Walton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
2”, 14”, 15.5”, 17”, 19”, 21", 30lbs
Color: 
Red (some grey and black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition considering I've been riding it for ten years. The paints is a little warn off in places though. Disc Brakes, Front Suspension. 27-speed. Back tire got replaced last year and is a bit fatter than the front one.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to side railings of the stairs to my house on Walton St in Ukrainian Village. It was stolen between 12pm and 2pm. I walked out at noon and it was there. Two hours later I went back out to go for a ride and the bike had disappeared. I will file a police report too but wanted to post this asap.

Trek 400

Location

1836 N. Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a decent wheel-set. Lot of paint chips from locking it up. Had some stickers from it's original purchase. Other than that just your average single speed road 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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened overnight from the front porch. The picture attached is of the same model / color, but i had a straight handlebar and single speed.

S. E. Bike Draft Lite

Location

2704 N. Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
26in
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single gear mens bike. Yellow. Straight handlebars. Excellent condition.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack with cable lock on sidewalk. Stepped away for approximately 90 minutes for a meeting. Upon return to the site bike and lock were gone.

Schwinn racer

Location

Logan & California
Logan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather seat with brown grips

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked building and inside a basement
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked building! Meaning someone breaks into buildings to steal things. Not surprising.

Scott Sub 45

Location

Sidewalk
740 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a silver basket in the front, a rear rack in the back, hybrid pedals (clipless on one side; flat on the other), and a terry saddle. It is well loved but in good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (~12 hours)
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a street sign. There were two other bikes nearby at a bike rack. When I returned in the morning, my bike was gone, and the other two bikes were unharmed.

Giant

Location

2920 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with a lot of brewery stickers all over

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from 3 rd sorry balcony inside a locked gated apartment building

Giant LIV Escape

Location

Shakespeare Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 2 years old; purchased brand new. Stickers on it included Revolution Brewery, OHIO, beer stickers

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Mine and my husbands bikes were stolen from our porch from our gated apartment building. The people must have walked in when residents walked our or jumped fence to get to second story apartment porch and stole both bikes.

Schwinn Vintage Road Bike

Location

Hyde Park
East 61st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Matte Green/Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte green finish with lime green taped handle bars

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen off a 3rd story back porch

2010 Gary Fisher Rail

Location

514 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
58/59cm
Color: 
Black with silver/white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, minor white scratches on top tube. Gatorskin tires.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days since last use.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stored inside apartment building on shared first floor. The building is locked. Discovered that bicycle was missing today, possibly yesterday.