Recent Reports

Schwinn Voyageur 2016

Location

531 N Racine Ave
531 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CM15F526781
Size: 
S
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in brand new condition and does not yet have distinguishing features. It did have a cell phone bag strapped to the top tube, but the thief(s) may have removed that by now.

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked common area (we know all residents) and was last seen at 6pm on 8/5
Incident Description: 
We last saw our bikes at 6pm on 8/5/17. They were inside our locked common area and we know all of the residents of the building well so they were definitely stolen from an unknown outside party. They were discovered missing at 8am on 8/6/17 and police report was promptly filed. The theory is that the back door did not latch all the way when it was last closed and the thief(s) came through the neighborhood testing every door until they found one open. Missing are two bikes (this Schwinn Voyageur and a 2016 Fuji Sportif) and a Bern Allston helmet.

Fuji Sportif 2.5 2016

Location

531 N Racine Ave
531 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD098L0516L
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in brand new condition and tires had been replaced with 30cm tires (can't remember the make of the tires). The pedals had also been replaced with an older set of Wellgo flip-flop pedals (flat on one side and clipless on the other).

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked common area (we know all residents) and was last seen at 6pm on 8/5
Incident Description: 
We last saw our bikes at 6pm on 8/5/17. They were inside our locked common area and we know all of the residents of the building well so they were definitely stolen from an unknown outside party. They were discovered missing at 8am on 8/6/17 and police report was promptly filed. The theory is that the back door did not latch all the way when it was last closed and the thief(s) came through the neighborhood testing every door until they found one open. Missing are two bikes (this Fuji Sportif as well as a 2016 Schwinn Voyageur) and a Bern Allston helmet.

TREK FX-2

Location

1575 OAK APARTMENT BUILDING
1575 Oak Ave
EVANSTON , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU095C0682L
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW, HAD INSTALLED WATER BOTTLE CAGE.

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?: 
SEVERAL DAYS OUTSIDE

REI CYT

Location

3045 w Logan blvd, apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
gray/ green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
REI CTY bike, new, some scuff marks along the frame from my ulock. Had removable front and back lights on it.

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?: 
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?: 
Just over night
Incident Description: 
I biked home Thursday evening and brought my bike up to the second floor porch, locked it to itself and went to bed. I woke up the next morning, excited to ride it and it was gone. My room mates bike was still there. Both bikes were locked to its self.

Kona Sutra 2016

Location

Erie & Franklin
303 W Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1612cc118
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Gloss Desert Khaki (Light Green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Mostly stock features: disc brakes, rear rack, Brooks B17 saddle, black fenders. Comrade Bikes sticker on downtube near cranks. Planet Bike rear light, Cygolite front light mount (light itself not on bike) on left fork post mount, Ortlieb Klickfix handlebar bag mount, Lezyne GPS mount on handlebars. Saddle was chained to the frame with a length of old bike chain encased in an old bicycle inner tube.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a solid-feeling U-rack at the SW corner of Erie & Franklin in Chicago at 6:30pm on Friday, Aug 4th. I locked it with my helmet through the main frame triangle. I returned at 8:00pm and found the bike missing. I saw no signs of cutting or my lock anywhere.

Tomos

Location

Runa Japanese restaurant
2257 North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
low rider cruiser 20 inch tires
Color: 
blue with chrome fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
back luggage rack is mangled 1960's classic cruiser with white wall tires

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 3 hours
Incident Description: 
locked bike out front of runa - returned less than 3 hours later to my bike and lock both gone

Schwinn Womens Gateway

Location

2853 N Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD17E01455
Size: 
28"
Color: 
off white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used for 3 weeks, add on basket

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?: 
2 nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back yard of a house under stairs, not visible from the street. Stolen August 2nd or 3rd.

Gary Fisher Utopia

Location

Apartment
1900 w. Ainslie st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C26AS037
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lovingly used.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked inside storage room for up to 1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked storage room.

Specialized 2008 Stumpjumper

Location

5008 N Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Black/White Writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape, few scratches along the frame, nothing major. Not sure of frame size off hand, I'm 5'10", so whatever that would fit. It had shimano clip in pedals that was a combo normal pedal & clip in. It had a sticker from Spokes Bike Shop on the frame base. It was stolen from my house, and there was a Kryptonite U lock locked to the frame, but not thru the tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bikes were stored below our deck. Thieves jumped our neighbors fence to get to our parking area, they took 4 bikes, but one was left behind in the grass. My bike had a U lock around the frame, that unfortunately couldn't reach a solid object to lock to.

Trek 700 from 1999

Location

Stephanie Mattucci
1700 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
I180703085
Size: 
17L Women's
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black and blue bell on the handle, original license sticker from Verona, Wi

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?: 
Less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike vanished! No trace of lock or the bike. Bike was stolen at bike rack across the street from a small cheval in bucktown, in front of Corepower Yoga.

Giant escape 2

Location

Clybourn metra stop
Armitage and elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with navy letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new. Has a bfs bikes sticker near the rear tire.

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?: 
6-12 hours- At the clybourn metro stop
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the clybourn metra's bike rack at 5pm, returned at 6 am and found the lock cut and the bike stolen. It is a black giant escape 2 bike with a bfs sticker near the rear tire.

Fuji Absolute 2.1 Silver 17"

Location

Centennial Fountain
North McClurg Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ254IC0544J
Size: 
17 inch
Color: 
Silver with Orange and Grey Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In almost-new condition. Would have had a "Cityfront Place" sticker with number 402 or 403 or 404 on it. The sticker - which I'm guessing the thieves removed - was on the top fame component just back from where it goes into the handlebar--i.e., if you were riding the bike you'd see it looking straight down. While the sticker may be gone, it might have left some residue behind--it was a pretty tough sticker.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up the afternoon of Sunday, July 30th at around 2pm. Bike was found gone at around 11am on Monday, July 31st.

Motobecane Mixte

Location

2045 W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3783635
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was refurbished, near-perfect condition. Gray color, light in weight, breaks and pedals in perfect condition.

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?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
My landlord reports that the bike was present betwen 5 and 6 pm in the garage, but he heard some buzzing. Supposedly, the thief must have jumped over the fenced portion of our garage, lifted over the bike and jumped out. He must have hit the landlord's buzzer around that time, setting it off.

Cannondale 1994 mountain bike

Location

Ukrainian Village
Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark green/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. A few chips on the body but otherwise great. Has pedal cages, a large seat, and horned handlebars. The tires are bald but very thick. Might have a yellow tag under the seat attached by a zip tie and a bell secured around the brake lines on the handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in the alleyway of my new house around 10:30 pm, gone by 5 am the next morning. It was locked to the foundation of the house with a Doberman coiled lock. Must've been cut with garden shears or something. Stolen from Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village. This bike has been in my family for 20 years! Seat is different than the one pictured.

Schwinn Cruiser - early 1980s Blue

Location

1460 Sandburg Terr. Residence
1460 N. Sandburg Terr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Women's Height
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Updated with front and back light, new seat, and bracket for basket. Condition in good condition. 175 E. Delaware Bike number sticker on front metal frame.

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?: 
Two months
Incident Description: 
When walking past the bike rack that my bike was located on I saw that my bike, which I had parked and locked up on the rack, was gone along with the lock that it was attached to. I had last rode this bike three weeks prior so I am not sure the exact day the bike was stolen. This bike has great sentimental value to my family as it was my aunt's that had passed away 20 years ago. It was recently updated with new seat, lights, and bracket for a basket as well as adorned a 175 E. Delaware sticker on the front metal case, my previous residence.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Wendella parking
Michigan and river on west side
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 21, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Huffy Santa Fe- vintage
Size: 
Medium frame, Custom fit for 6'3, high seat and different crankshaft set with wide pedals
Color: 
Yellow orange and brown, Aztec design
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Faux leather brown handlebars (Rams) and seat, Decorative gears and attached Raleigh headpiece on stem (though a huffy)

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight Friday-Sunday morning
Incident Description: 
Bike locked under Michigan avenue at the Wendella tour boat garage near the dock where I work.

Schwinn Discover 700c Men's Hybrid Bike

Location

College Ave Metra Station
College Ave.
Wheaton , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Rear reflector damaged near top

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few to several hours
Incident Description: 
I left for work and locked the bike just before 7:30AM. When I got off the metra after work just beofore 6 PM the bike and lock were gone.

Fuji Gran Fondo DI2

Location

Garage
456 N Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
White with green / red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike has electronic shifters, I had a brooks B-17 saddle and profile T-1 Aerobars. A true one of a kind. Also had my tri number 6391 on the stem

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was the usual place for this bike for about a year.
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and cut the cable that was attached to the garage wall.

gt Krakorm K2 1988

Location

2200 W. Cortez St, 2f
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
Puprle including stem
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
foot straps, smooth tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off side parch

Escape 3 70012426

Location

510 Belmont ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C7BJ1177
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, great condition

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?: 
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?: 
1 day