Recent Reports

2014 fuji feather track

Location

Street corner
Chicago and western
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 1, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD06LL0810K
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown grips on drop bars. Black brooks swift 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
>12 hours
Incident Description: 
I was run off the road by a drunk driver on New Years at two in the morning and fractured my face on the corner of Chicago and Western. A Good Samaritan called an ambulance, but the EMTS left my bike on the corner because it wouldn't fit in the ambulance.

Trek FX 7.1

Location

2529 N Orchard st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU329C6987G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The chain has some rust. Purchased Summer 2014. Got Stolen on NYE or the day before (2014). The front breaks make loud sounds.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 to 2 days
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a strong metal fence in front of the building entrance door. Both the lock and the bikes are stolen. I believe the person who stole the them is a PROFESSIONAL thief.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

4740 N Hamlin Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U133V12724
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, silver fenders, mini-Kryptonite lock should be attached.

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?: 
All night
Incident Description: 
Horrible person broke into my garage and stole my bike, didn't even have courtesy to close door behind them, inexplicably took my piece of crap helmet and a lock for which they didn't have the keys.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lincoln & Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 29, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U126U14229
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, front brake only, BMX style pedals with straps.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our enclosed multiple unit garage either Sunday Dec 28 2014 evening or Monday Dec 29 2014 morning. The bike was leaning on the wall in front of our car, not locked. I suspect another tenant exited the garage and possibly left the door open.

Paolo Vitali

Location

My house
4740 N Hamlin Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 2, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mustache bars, black surly fork, bar-end shifters, 21 speed, Shimano 105 components, Phil rear hub, Campy front hub, Campy headset, Campy seat post

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?: 
It wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the alley, I was about 10 feet away in my yard, someone stole it.

Cannondale r400

Location

Clark and Argyle
W Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vuelta Corsa Wheels, black bar tape, light and pedometer fixture on handlebars, clipless pedals

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?: 
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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I think the U-lock may have been compromised, or maybe I improperly locked it.

Bianchi Pista

Location

My house
3109 w lyndale st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
navy blue with white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Brooks brown leather seat, bright blue bullhorn 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?: 
Over a week

Schwinn Tourist

Location

Macy's
21 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
13A52758
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver with red decals, has a blue and white "Hands Off" bumper sticker on top frame post, red and white "Liberal" sticker on vertical (seat) post. Black handlebars and wheels/spokes.

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?: 
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: 
bike locked in front of Macy's, was gone when I left 5 hours later. Front wheel U-locked to frame over bike rack.

1980s Trek Elance

Location

7-Eleven
2757 n pine grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's Bike - 59cm or so
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black pedals, blinking lights attached to both front (white) and rear (red). Shimano shifters. Black and tan tires. Black tape around 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into the 7-Eleven on Diversey and Pine Grove for about 10 minutes to get a few items and left the bike right outside the front door unlocked. When I returned, the bike was gone.

Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed

Location

Merlo on Maple
16 W maple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 12, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L 2E 020 0293
Size: 
Mens full size 700c wheels, 3 speed
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition - not brand new, purple plastic basket, extended stem - higher handlebars, Linus Roadster Sport 3-speed, black frame, silver bell on left side

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 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?: 
30 days

Windsor Wellington 2.0

Location

Crilly Court Community
1709 N Crilly Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 5, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two way silver/metallic petals. The petals serve standard shoes as well as cycling cleats. Also a sticker with my information from a previous residence.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike could have been stolen up to 1 week earlier. It was in a rear, gated area of the Crilly Court apartment complex where the lock was cut and the bike was stolen. I believe it was an inside job because it was in the middle of the complex and furthest away from the street where common a passer-by would be able to spot it. Thus, someone working or living inside the community likely took it.

Bianchi Pista

Location

2200 W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 21, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Men's Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, bullhorn handlebars. Yellow road lights on side of both wheels.

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?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Back porch of a friend's house. The porch has an entrance to the sidewalk...so people can see inside the back yard.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

chicago union station
Adams street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 22, 2014 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
it was a tall bike made for someone around 6 foot
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was in mint condition, with blue grip tape around the handlebars.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone over the weekend came and cut the cable and took both cable and bike

Surly Troll

Location

849 W BUENA
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 19, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2013 model, black rack and fenders, Roscoe Village Bikes sticker on the seat 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 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
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal fence overnight, discovered missing at 8:45am. The fence was not compromised and the lock was not left behind.

Trek 2013 Early

Location

garage
2035 W crystal
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV198P0013F
Size: 
Frame 54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame, all black single speed city bike that was in exceptional condition.

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?: 
Locked in my garage on and off for better part of 8 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with trek U Lock Armored Series lock through the frame and front wheel. While not in use the bike was kept in the garage locked in this manner since May 2014

Marfield

Location

Wrigleyvile
Newport and Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rust

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 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?: 
few days

Felt F65X

Location

N. Lincoln Avenue
2950 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 CM
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt Crossbike. 2x10 drivetrain, has two garmin mounts, one on the stem, the other extended on the handlebars. On the left side of the rear skewer is a small connector for a trailer. Handlebar tape being held down by electric tape on both bar ends, but the right side is missing the end cap. Rear fender, but no front fender.

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through both wheels and frame to city provided bike rack. 2900 N Lincoln in the early afternoon. Was in the shop for no more than 20 minutes and there was another bike locked to the same rack when I returned, albeit with a U lock.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Just next to Chicago Union station
120 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Stock color - grey ( with Cannondale written on it)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike - scratches on handle. No front deraileur (removed it due to repair). Seat top has visible cracks. Silver stand near chain. Rear mudguard present. One bottle holder on frame.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one hour
Incident Description: 
Had locked the bike to a bike rack near Chicago union station at 11.30 am approximately and gone for an hour. Came back and found the bike completely missing. No traces.

Fuji Absolute 2.1

Location

Lincoln Park
2470 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21M (large for 6'2" male)
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a relatively new (Sept 2013) matte black Fuji bike in very good condition. It has silver writing. In addition, there is a blue and red "LSB" sticker on the lower mid-section of the bike frame facing the front wheel.

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?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was likely the only one stolen out of the bike cage in our enclosed parking garage because it was one of the nicer bikes in very good condition. It was locked through the frame and both wheels so it was unlikely that they rode it out.

Raleigh road bike

Location

Apartment
Bittersweet and Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, for a man around 6"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.Dark green road bike with light on front and back, small black under-seat bag attached. Sticker on top bar with phone numbers to call in the case of an accident.

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored on the back porch of a third floor walk-up apartment. Porch area is located in an alley, and is not visible from the main road. Bike was not visible from the alley either. Looked out on porch and bike was gone. Cut cable lock was left behind. Incident likely occurred at night.