Recent Reports

SE Draft Freewheel

Location

Clybourn Train Station
Armitage and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition, SE Draft bike. All black, with Red Decals. Rear tires turing silver from brakes rubbing. Flat handlebars. Just a sweet ass black single gear freewheel bike

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Time is a best guess. It was stolen from the Clybourn train station while I was working. Other bikes had their tires and seats stolen... I imagine a few others were taken. Didn't find the lock. Was locked to the rack, right in front of all platforms.

2012 mens Ghost hard tail mountain bike

Location

Uptown/Buena Park
North Hazel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know it
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ghost bike purchased in Germany while i was serving in the us military. Visible wear and tear. GHOST printed on the mainframe. Likely the ONLY one in the city. 29in wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Locked out front of my building. Not sure how they cut the lock?

Cannondale, unknown outdated model

Location

Technological Institute
Tech Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"? frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red mountain frame, fat (1.4) road tires, handlebar extensions, cantilever brakes. Registration stickers from Recyclery and City Of Evanston.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bicycle to the rack behind Technological Institute at 11 a.m., discovered it missing at 6:30 p.m.

Specialized Rock Hopper (2004)

Location

Residential Condo Building
5036 W. Pensacola Avenue, Unit 203
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P4DK41170
Size: 
15 Inch Frame
Color: 
grey frame/black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a sticker on the frame that is pretty hard to remove, which has the name and address where I originally bought my mountain bike. I bought my bicycle from Goodale's Bike Shop at 14 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
For over a year.
Incident Description: 
ComEd came a day before to change the electrical meter to smart meters for many residents within the condo building. And the next day my bicycle, along with other expensive bicycles, were stolen.

Schwinn Gateway 28 700c hybrid bike-CREAM colored

Location

54th and Kimbark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Cream colored with suede seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new bike, on the larger side, cream colored and shiny

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (6 hours)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight at 54th and Kimbark. The bike wheel was locked to the frame and then to the metal pole. It was locked approximately at 11pm and found missing at 6am.

vintage peugeot

Location

richmond street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
don't have it
Size: 
56 or 58 (not sure- i am 5"11 and it fit me perfectly )
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black and red vintage Peugeot in excellent condition with red pedal cranks and black handles with red stitching. I also changed the handles from road bike curved handles to straight bar handles

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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 week
Incident Description: 
I live in Humboldt park and the garage side door was kicked in- door frame ruined and bike was stolen. Incident happened btw 12 am and 8 am

Trek 400

Location

Inside apartment building
Oak Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with Yellow Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent condition with blue handlebar tape, two water bottle holders, two different types of tires (one much newer), and a U-lock attached under the seat. (The photo is not my exact bike, but the same make and model. There are a few differences, as listed above).

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?: 
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 unlocked for the day (after two locked doors in the apartment), next to staircase in the building
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen between 12:20pm and 6:30pm.

Trek 1000

Location

701 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Computer mounted to the handlebars, 2 water bottle holders on the frame. Black tape on the handlebars. Continental tire up front, Bontrager in the back.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in the back of my car, the thief broke my rear windshield and took it from the back.
Incident Description: 
I was parked on W Quincy, near the corner of Quincy and Des Plaines. The bike was in the back of my car and the thief broke my rear windshield and stole my bike and helmet.

RECOVERED Cinelli Mash Bolt

Location

East Lakeview, Aldine and Lakeshore Drive
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition frame. Easton riser bars, Strong G black grips. Campagnolo Record pista cranks. Thomson seatpost/stem. Specialized saddle. There is a Bell brand bell on the handlebars on the right side. The crankset pictured is a Sram Omnium, which is the only thing different than whats currently on the bike currently. Everything else is the same.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was hidden behind a set of dumpsters and locked to itself, also covered by some boxes. It was late at night so it wasn't able to be seen from the street because it was on a side of a building and the alley was very long.

1981 Trek

Location

1851 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red 1981 Trek Reynolds in excellent condition minus the white handlebar tape that needed to be replaced. New tires, brakes, crank, derailer.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Was stolen behind a locked/enclosed area (10ft tall wooden fence and deck system with no way in unless scaling from another rooftop), which had been broken into behind my building near Milwaukee and Oakley. Father's bike passed down to me. Would mean a lot to have it returned.

Scattante Americano

Location

3225 West Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Navy blue with tan handlebar tape and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but with some superficial rust, saddle torn, single speed, orange reflective stickers on the frame, performance bikes sticker as well.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day, but has been lockup spot for 4 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up with an Abus folding lock in my apartments locked back yard area. Locked to large sturdy metal fence overnight, came out to get it in the afternoon and the folding lock was cut and left on the ground.

Diamond Back Hybrid

Location

UChicago
1101 East 56th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c wheels. Frame size was 51cm or 20 inches
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was Diamond Back hybrid with 700c wheels. Frame size was 51cm or 20 inches (from mid crank arm to where the seat post is inserted). The components were Shimano Altus; consisting of the crank and front and rear derailuer. The brake levers were Avenir and the canti-lever brakes were Shimano. The shifters were grip shifters. The stem was a aluminum black stem. The bars were aluminum in grey with the decals CODA for the brand of the bars. The wheels had on the same brand tires & the tires were very thick perhaps 700x35 in size. The rims where both 700c but had a slightly different design. The frames decals were coming off on one side. The top tube on the right side had decals with the letters OACH fading away. The saddle was a big Bell Brand saddle with little shocks on the rear.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked behind a residential dorm at UChicago and stolen in the night.

yukon 2008

Location

2651 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new (hardly ever rode it, only couple times around the block), front tire detached and deflated.

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?: 
2 years

Motobecane Nomad Mixte

Location

Humboldt Park
900 N Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
128381234
Size: 
21"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No fenders,no (red) rear reflector under seat, basic rear bike rack, yellow Ciclo Urbano sticker on the frame. Stock handlebars/grips. Good 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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Came thru the front gate overnight, bike removed from the front yard. The bike lock was cut open in 2 places to remove bike from fence under the stairs. Main lock was taken, the smaller piece was left attached to fence.

Fuji

Location

The Longroom
1612 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a tall vintiage-looking steel frame with some decirative, thin colored stripes. Foam not tape on drop handel bars. Cantilever brakes with two sets of levers. Seat was really torn up.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Two days.
Incident Description: 
Heavy chain and combo lock cut with what appears to be a bolt cutter outside The Longroom. Probably between 2am and 6:30 am since thats when we're closed.

Trek Performance Hybrid Blue 7 Speed

Location

Clark and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
51 or 53 (forgot)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. Recently had a full tune-up. Bike is roughly 5-7 years old with a few knicks here and there, but generally good condition. Also had a bike light, phone mount, and compass/bell

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight Saturday to Sunday morning
Incident Description: 
Not sure on time. Left bike overnight locked to street pole. Came back Sunday morning and bike was gone.

Make is Jamis, Model is Beatnik

Location

Lakeview apartment 60657
3538 N Janssen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U147U03886
Size: 
50
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike. Black frame with black tires and rims with silver details. Jamis Beatnik. Purchased last year.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All day Monday 8/8/16
Incident Description: 
Bike frequently stored in my garage, neighbors neglected to shut the garage door whilst moving and someone switched out their bike with my new beatnik Jamis black bike which is now stolen and missing. They left their bike instead which is a green older bike, resting against my neighbors car.

Black female Trek Bike

Location

Union station
Canal and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black women's trek bike with silver lights in the front and back.. It was locked to a minifence on the east side of canal closest to Jackson next to union station.. It was a orange and black lock

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?: 
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?: 
8-9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike by the fence at around 2 pm. I come back before midnight and it was gone.

SE Draft

Location

1610 W 17th ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
46
Color: 
Purple/Yellow/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Lesbihonest" gold letters on frame and various other stickers, red bmx style bars with white grips, yelllow accents, red chain with one dk grey/black link

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was with mettaplic purple bike in the bike/laundry room of the building. Upon first entry the door seemed to be locked, but after i saw my bike was gone, the door had be forced in and the lock was busted. The otehr bikes in the room remained unstolen, and the was black and gray dust piles where by bikes were locked on the pole.

State Bike Co

Location

Logan Square
N Spauling Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Metallic purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The State Bicycle if practically brand new, with a iodines/rainbow crank and shaft.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The last ime i saw both bikes were when i locked them up in my new apartment buildings storage room. Im assuming someone watched me go in after a ride and busted in, but it also could have a been a tenant from the building who stage a break in by busting the door. It coulve been stolen anytime between august 2nd and today august 9th. It appeared that the lock was sawed as there was little plies of black and silver dust on the railing where the bikes were locked. the mettalic bike has a gold handlebar, and a new crank than pictured in the accompanying photo.