Recent Reports

Lotus Pro Series 3000

Location

Home
Montrose and Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I purchased the bike used so it has a little wear and tear, but nothing significant. The grip tape on the handlebars is shredding a bit towards the edges. Here is a picture of what the bike currently looks like: http://imgur.com/qv1k9s9

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I had just gotten home from work and put my bike on my second story back deck as I always do. Since I did not have anywhere to go the next day I stayed in my apartment. My girlfriend came over earlier the next day (June 22nd) and asked where my bike had went. I looked out my back deck and sure enough it was gone.

Schwinn, Men's road bike, Sierra 1970s, 10-speed

Location

Lou Jones/ 35th st. Metra Station
80 W 35th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18" ?
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle frame is blue and is in decent condition. The bike has front and back lights that would be powered by a small alternator that attaches to the back wheel; however, the alternator is not attached and is at my home. The tires are old and are starting to rot/ fall apart, especially on the back tire. The back tire is also very wobbly due to the slightly bent wheel frame and needs to be fixed/ replaced. Because the back tire wobbles so much, the back brakes were removed temporarily so they would not interfere with the tire as it rotated. I believe the seat is original to the bike and has become tacky through out the years, so it is covered with a white plastic bag.

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?: 
13.5 hours (5:00 pm 6/23/14 - 6:30 am 6/24/14)
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to the "Lou Jones/ 35th st." Metra station located at S Federal Street and 35th at 5:00pm Monday, 6/23/14. I locked it up through the frame and through the front tire and got on the train at 5:04 pm. I came back the next morning on Tuesday, 6/24/14 6:30 am to the spot where I locked my bike and both the bike and the lock were gone. I have been riding my bike daily from Lou Jones or IIT to Cermak and State Street. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary when I parked my bike yesterday.

Trek FX

Location

Clybourn and Southport
2167 n southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old. Not much wear and tear. There is a red and silver ID sticker on there from my last condo building. I think the number on there is 141.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up with my cable lock on southport just west of Clybourn while I was in shred415 for an hour. When I returned, both the lock and the bike were gone

Gary Fisher

Location

iO theater across from Wriggly field
Clark/Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium Womens
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition! I loved this bike dearly and was a very special gift to me! Please any help finding it would be irreplaceable!

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours MAX
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike behind the iO theater on Clark/Addison while I attended the show. When I came out the bike was missing along with the lock.

700c Schwinn Varsity 1000 Men's Road Bike

Location

logan square
2744 N Saint Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
no idea
Size: 
22
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
barely used. I've used it like 6-7 times, was looking forward of biking this summer...

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?: 
1
Incident Description: 
My bike is missing from the garage of our 3 apt building...

Kona Dew

Location

Taco Fresco
29 N. Upper Wacker Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30042066
Size: 
46"
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is about 8 months old and it had a pink bell on the handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack in front of my office building at 8:30am when I went to work. When I came outside at 6:00pm, my bike was gone, but my lock and helmet were still locked to the rack.

26" Genesis V2100

Location

Chase Tower
10 South Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
001675132606
Size: 
26
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike purchased 10 days back.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I came to office at 9:00 am, parked the bike at "Chase Tower, 10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60603" by locking the front tyre and bike frame with the bike rack and the back tyre with the bike frame. At 6:15 PM when I came out of office the bike was not there.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Mozart and Augusta
945 N Mozart Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Red, with yellow and white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in decent condition with a few scratches. Seat/saddle is a Leopard print accented Bianchi Handlebars and wrapped with black and white color blocking.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was brought into a friends locked and enclosed back yard and leaned up against a friend's already locked bike under the stairs. I was only running in to grab a friend to have the front flat tire repaired but we had to wait for the downpour to stop. Once the rain calmed down, I went downstairs to grab the bike and it was gone.

Chinese made knock off

Location

Ogilivie Transportation cenetr
Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with Purple trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased at a garage sale, pretty new condition, single speed, purple wheel rims

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
over weekend
Incident Description: 
Left bike on East side of Canal St across from Ogilivie Trans center on Friday after work, bike was gone on Monday AM. Locked with cable and u lock.

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

Citizen Schools
213 W. Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WM47236
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is about 4 years old. It had a frame on the back to allow a bicycle seat (topeak) - It was stolen with the bicycle seat attached. It also had a bell and water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike and bike seat was locked to a bike post outside of my employment on Fri June 20th from 12noon - 5:10 p.m. The cable was wrapped through the bike seat and connected to the ulock. They cut through the cable. They left the ulock and broken cable.

2011 masi randonneur

Location

6th Avenue SE
Minneapolis , MN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C100704091
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
forest green w/cream and multicolor accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
three years old. masi stock saddle, faux-leather and chestnut brown. cinelli natural cork tape. black cross lever brakes. mismatched toe-cage straps. black jandd rear rack.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
from 1pm until 4:45pm.
Incident Description: 
i locked up the bike with my cable and masterlock to a pair of small trees behind our apartment building. i left the bike at 1pm. i went to ride again around 4:45pm and the bike was gone. lock had been cleanly cut and left on the ground. many other bikes around my bike and no others were bothered.

2012 Trek Lexa C

Location

Dollop
4183 N. Clarendon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU113C0022G
Size: 
47
Color: 
Gray and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the outside of left brake/shifter and left pedal, silver tape design on the fork. At time of theft the bar tape was lime green.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up to a pole of a scaffolding structure in front of an apartment building with closed businesses on the ground floor. Thief removed two bolts that connected the pole to the rest of the scaffolding, and removed my bike as well as my neighbors'. Both of my wheels were locked with a kryptonite cable connected to Abus' mini u-lock. It happened sometime during the early morning hours of Thursday, June 19, 2014 (between 11pm and 6am).

6KU Milan-1

Location

Residence
2051 W. Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Green and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Green frame with white rims and seat

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while locked up overnight at my apartment. The patio was broken and they must have slipped the U lock through the fence. I think the U lock is still attached to the frame.

Blue CCM

Location

Back Yard
Campbell and Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm(give or take)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike that I put together for my room mate. The pain on the frame is chipped and it has a light brown leather cross-stitch seat on it. I unfortunately don't have any pictures other than the one posted which is before I changed the tires and seat

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?: 
over night but was not locked
Incident Description: 
My room mate left the bike unlocked in our gated, locked, and fenced in back yard.

Schwinn Ascension 29

Location

YMCA Irving Park Ave
Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29IN
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwinn Ascension 29

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Left bike out and locked overnight, which is very rare. Thieves must have been targeting me because there are many bikes out on my block every single night and never get bothered.

SKYRIDER ROADMASTER AMR

Location

HOME IN CICERO
59TH AVE
CICERO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 28, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
LIGHT GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VINTAGE BICYCLE IN USED BUT GOOD SHAPE. YOU CAN TELL THAT THE ORIGINAL COLOR WAS SANDED AWAY AND SPRAY PAINTED. THE FRAME FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH. *THE CHAIN RING HAS STAR CUT OUT.* IT HAS A REMOVABLE HEADLIGHT. PART OF THE BIKE IS STILL THE ORIGINAL BLUE COLOR.

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 DAY
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM MY YARD. THE GATE WAS NOT LOCKED PROPERLY. MY YOUNGER SISTER SOMETIMES RODE IT TO HIGHSCHOOL. I THINK IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY A TEENAGER OR YOUNG ADULT. IT WAS SEEN AROUND SIX IN THE MORNING AND NOTICED MISSING AROUND 3PM.

Womens Schwinn

Location

Damen & Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver frame with pink handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ladies silver Schwinn with pink handlebars, old bike, wrigley field bike parking slips tied to 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
Bike fall, injured, couldn't walk bike home, bike gone when came back later.

State Bicycle Co. - El Dorado Custom Made

Location

1308 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC20132034
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White/Gold/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unique, distinct bike: White frame,black tires, white rims, gold crank, brown bullhorn handlebars and seat.

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?: 
Left in apartment
Incident Description: 
Burglar entered residence and stolen bike when we weren't home. Other valuables were in plain sight, but nothing was taken except for the bike. Believed that burglar may have prior knowledge about our residence and bike.

Make is Trek, Model is 1.2

Location

personal garage
1334 n bosworth ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU124C0838G
Size: 
men's 56 centimeters
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gently used men's road bike

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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
we think individual climbed into our 2-car garage through a window. the individual must have removed the screen, took only one bike (left the other bike) and then left through the door. therefore we think it was one person who was on foot (reasoning for only taking the one bike).

Forge Mens Sawback Hard Trail 5xx 19" Mountain Bike - Blue

Location

3424 N. Elaine Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue Forge
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Forge Mens Sawback Hard Trail 5xx 19" Mountain Bike - Blue Locked with orange U-lock http://www.target.com/p/forge-mens-sawback-hard-trail-5xx-19-mountain-bike-blue/-/A-10476138

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year, locked in a storage area