Recent Reports

Vilano ridge 1.0 mountain bike

Location

Lincoln park zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20 in
Color: 
Black/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, bike seat has white stripe across out.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to LincolnPark zoo, locked bike on the bike rack that is on the bike path in front of the entrance. Came back and my lock was cut and left there and bike was gone.

Brompton S6R

Location

2825 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
1307253798
Size: 
One size
Color: 
Teal with Blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nominal 16" tires, flat handlebars, rack, bell, and black foam saddle from a Gitane (not the blue saddle pictured). 2 speed left shifter and 3 speed right shifter.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from inside gated farm, where it was parked inside of an open storage container.

Cannondale

Location

Sat Nam Yoga
1304 W. Washington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with Orange "Cannondale" Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, mostly white with a few scrapes on it. Dirty White wrapped handle bars. Black seat with small Tear at crotch end. Small Front and Rear battery-powered LED lights.

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?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
I had locked my bike to the rack shortly after 3:00 PM on Friday, July 28th in front of Sat Nam Yoga at 1304 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago 60607. I had a 4 number combination lock that was secured to the rack through my front wheel and the frame of the Cannondale. It is a relatively busy area near the intersection of Washington and Ada. I work the front desk at Sat Nam Yoga and people where coming and going all afternoon/evening.

Dawes Single Speed

Location

3074 W Palmer Square
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome ding dong bell, faded red saddle with crack, ibera pakrak, red crank brothers mallet pedals, repair tag hanging from saddle

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I heard some commotion and saw that 3 kids hopped the fence at the church next door, when I went to check on my bike it was gone and our gate was unlocked.

Vita Elite Disc Specialized

Location

Home
2142 W Waveland Ave., Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602343700L
Color: 
Salmon Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White water bottle 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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Garage was left unlocked and someone entered the garage and took my bicycle.

Centurion

Location

1401 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Fenders, Red Rear Light taped with Yellow Tape, Cell phone holder on handlebars,

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?: 
20 minutes

Felt Verza Speed 50

Location

2554 N Southport Ave, Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Y17B013076
Size: 
51 cm Medium
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, mint-green color, U-LOCK MOUNT, PINHEAD WHEEL AND SEAT LOCKING SKEWERS, AND TOPEAK EXPLORER BIKE RACK

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike around 9 pm the night of July 26, 2017. I had just installed locking skewers on the wheels and seat, so I locked it to the bike rack at Southport and Wrightwood through the frame with a Kryponite Kryptolock Series 2 Mini U-lock. Can't be certain it was there when I left for work in the morning on July 27, but it was gone, no sign of the lock, when I returned from work around 8 pm on July 27. A bike rack and lock mount were added after picture below was taken.

Specialized Vita

Location

Alexandria Vernasco
4250 N. marine Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black/pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches on the frame. Pink rubber on handle bars are darkened from use. There are locks on the wheels and seat.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
I noticed it missing at 6:30, could have been stolen overnight.

Giant Escape 3

Location

Irish Eyes
2519 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C92J7298
Size: 
XL 23'
Color: 
Black w/ White writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large hybrid bicycle with new skin tire on the front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bicycle for overnight in front of 2519 Lincoln -- locked up around 2am and when i woke to retrieve the bike at around 7am it was gone, with the cut lock on the ground.

Trek 1200 SL

Location

My apartment
1635 w belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
64 cm
Color: 
silver black red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, has a cyclocomputer, a mini pump on the top bar, also has a u lock holder on the vertical bar, and one water bottle cage, it also has a bag under the seat with a tube and a bicycle multitool. It also had a flux rope wrapped around the handlebars and hooked over the end of either bar.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
The bike was there and then it was gone.

Nishiki Maricopa

Location

Diversey Train Stop
Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White-CorkHandle bars

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Came home from work and bike was gone from the bike rack under Diversey train stop.

Lemond Reno

Location

300 south wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, cat eye monitor, small saddle bag, clip-in pedals.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours (workday)

Scattante Americano

Location

Rogers Park
1337 W Estes
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Green with white tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Approximately 4 years old with no disfigurement in green paint. It has a black seat with white stripes on it. The wheels are white spoked wheels with polished aluminum rims. The grip tape on the handlebars is starting to come off, only loose though. There is a white bottle holder on it along with a red USB light. All of the decales/ stickers are still intact.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
About 3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was enclosed in a storage basement area of the apartment building I live in. The only access to the storage basement is through the inside of the building by tannants. The access door to the outside rear of the building can only be opened from the inside. The only way for the bike to have been taken was from the inside of the building by another tennant. It was left for a couple hours while I unloaded belongings into my apartment that I just moved into in Rogers Park. Went back down, and discovered it was missing. For proof of ownership, I have all sales transaction information from Performance Bike on Halsted.

Trek FX2

Location

Laz parking garage
1225 N Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU106C0688L
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only owned 1 month so looks brand new. Has a water bottle holder and a bike lock holder on the inside frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I last used my bike Sunday night 7/23/2017. It was locked to the bike rack in the parking garage connected to my residential building at 1225 N wells street Chicago IL 60610. I discovered it was missing Wednesday morning at 6:00am.

Huffy

Location

North Park
n Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
looking for the sheet
Size: 
mes and womans 26 inch
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red and white mountain bikes.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two months
Incident Description: 
bikes were locked around a wall bike rack on back patio. bikes and locks were gone.

2013 Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disc

Location

Campus Court Apartments - Hyde Park
5419 South Harper Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602286817H
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition. White frame with black lettering with specialized bike seat bag and water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in bike room at 5419 South Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 (Campus Court Apartments). Went to the bike room to get the bike and found the bike room door busted open and the doors leading to the outside of the building left open. Followed the open doors to the apartment gates which were also left open. Went back to confirm the bike was missing and only found the cut lock still hanging from the wall rack.

Manhattan Green 3

Location

Rear porch of my apartment
2307 W. Cortez #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 10, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
d13000859
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Remnants of a round felt sticker on rear fender beneath the tip of the rack (under reflector) that I had put on to reduce rattle at one point. About 8 months old so just moderate/minor wear otherwise.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Daily storage here for 8 months
Incident Description: 
Taken from 3rd floor patio, not visible from anywhere else and behind locked (but shared) gates. Date is approximate, as I had just left for a two-week vacation (the plant-sitter noticed it gone in the first few days).

Schwinn Lulu Cruiser Bike

Location

3311 S Emerald Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Pink/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New brake lines, bell on right side handle bar, mirror on left side, lights on tires, white handle bar grips are ripped

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to adjacent bikes in the back patio (out of sight from street/sidewalk). The other two bikes shared a lock and those were not stolen and the third one that was stolen had its own lock and was locked to one of the other bikes. The lock was cut and left and the bike stolen.

Trek Alpha

Location

Ashland and berteau
4138 N ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Ñ/A
Color: 
Red, white, and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red tape wrapped around handles

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike and both bikes were locked to a metal rail that protects the window.

Eddy Merckx Team Bike 2000

Location

5319 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 24, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue/White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Eddy Merckx 2000/2001 team frame 50 or 52 cm Yellow bar tape and cable housing Yellow bottle cages Ultegra 6600 10sp shifters / brakes / FD /RD/ cassette Dura-ace front wheel / mavic open pro rim Powertap rear wheel / mavic open pro rim Garmin edge mount Shimano 105 spd-sl pedals

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into apartment and stole bike