Recent Reports

Specialized SX

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M9DS00309
Size: 
Long
Color: 
White with blue and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fully custom bike, white manitou minute pro front fork. Black flag comp tubeless wheel setup. Red anodized stem with wide crank brothers handlebars. 8" hayes disc brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Sept 28, VERY unique, custom 2009 Specialized SX full suspension mountain bike. Mostly white frame w/ red and blue accents. White Manitou minute pro fork, red anodized stem, very wide crank bros handlebars, black flag comp tubeless wheel setup. Stolen at Lincoln Park Zoo, SE side, locked to public bike rack in high traffic area.

Trek road bike

Location

2125 west moffat st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kingsbury plaza sticker on bike. Black handles. Old stickers still partially on.

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?: 
Weeks

Cilo

Location

2125 west moffat
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and white tape on handles. Fender / splash guard on rear tire. Kingsbury plaza sticker 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?: 
Weeks

Kona Mountain Bike

Location

Home
3540 N Reta Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBD
Size: 
20
Color: 
Charcole gray with light blue KONA lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Computer mount on left side of handle bar, slightly raised handlebar neck. MegaRack cargo rack by Delta Cycle, RockShock front fork suspension. Soft 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was not locked in home - see attached picture
Incident Description: 
Burglary - taken from inside home along with other items sometime 3:30am - 8:30am.

Cannondale R4000 Si

Location

Apartment Building
707 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. There is an Aloha bicycle sticker on the seat tube.

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Thief was caught on surveillance video stealing the bike from inside my apartment building. I have the thief's name but I lack his address and phone number.

Trek 500

Location

Fox Lake Metra station
Nippersink & Grand Ave
Fox Lake , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red,good condition, "Bike Rack" label, and water bottle holder.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Fox Lake Metra station.

SE Draft Lite Urban Lifestyle Bike '14

Location

apartment building
2935 n. clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
se083ic3033k
Size: 
43''
Color: 
bright green (almost lime)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only 3 months old. Lightly used/new

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?: 
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?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to my back porch, amd someone jumped the fence and pried loose the wooden post it was locked to and stole it.

schwinn women's ranger 26" mountain bike

Location

uic campus
1007 w harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Blue with a white front fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is practically new I just got it this summer. It has a cargo tray in the back but it's loose so it can't hold anything. Also it doesn't have the original seat, instead it has a schwinn cushioned seat.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the uic campus. It was last seen around 11:30 therefore it was stolen with in an hour span.

trek 7.2fx

Location

clark and lake
201 n clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtv104c6243j
Size: 
25
Color: 
blk/gen
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. There is i installed ring bell, cell phone stand,plastic water bottle ,cariier

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?: 
5hours

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Augusta and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Bacon is my copilot" sticker "gettin' high" aircraft sticker Full racks/fenders

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to railing in front of my sisters house, when I cam back out my bike and the lock were both gone, and the railing had been cut through

1973 Raleigh Sports

Location

Armitage & Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good condition. Tire-powered front light, worn brooks leather saddle, original reflectors, 3-speed shifter, bell on left-hand handlebar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on the side of a residential building (unlocked). Bike was taken from this location.

Kent Intl 92707 GMC Denali Womens Road Bike

Location

Drummond Elementary School
1845 W Cortland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
White with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is white with blue lettering and design and it has a large black fender on the back tire and one on the front tire. It has a speedometer magnet on the front tire. There is a small black Bell bag attached under the seat. I also have a black flattish LED light attached to the pole under the handlebars. It has a removable Bell gel seat. There is black electrical tape on the inner end of the handlebar silver tape. And then there is the silver metal water bottle holder on the bottom frame. The bicycle is in good condition. No rust. No dents.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 7 1/2 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured with a cable, link chain and a padlock. It was attached to the fence in the playground at my work, which is an elementary school. Upon dismissal of the students I noticed that the bike was not where I had left it and then noticed the cable on the ground and it had been cut. The rest of the lock and link chain were not there.

Schwinn Tempo

Location

Carlson Building/JT's Restaurant
1637 Orrington Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Turquoise & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively worn frame; white handlebar grip tape; silver hand breaks; faded black suede saddle

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 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?: 
Overnight (approx. 7 hours)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack, using a cable w/a padlock, in front of the entrance of my apartment just above JT's restaurant in Evanston, IL around 8pm the night of June 9th. Later that night around midnight, a fire alarm went off in my apartment building and when I waited outside with other residents, I saw that my bike was still locked there (as I pointed it out to my roommate who had not yet seen my new bike). The next morning, the bike and lock were both missing.

Next Power Climber

Location

UIC College of Pharmacy
833 S Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24" Wheels
Color: 
Silver with Reddish/Orange Accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusted Chain

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been locked for 2 days behind the UIC Hospital by Polk St. and Wood St.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked behing the UIC Medical Hospital on a bike rack. I was locked with a chain with a greeen covering. I left it there 9/23. When I went back to check on it, 9/25, it had been stolen.

Trek 1.2 C D

Location

600 W. Chicago building
Larrabee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu248c2466e
Size: 
50
Color: 
black white and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handles bars are wrapped in white leather which are falling off from wear and tear

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at the 600 W. Chicago building location and road my bike back from lunch. Locked it up with my u-lock mini as usual. That was at 130pm CST. When I went to retrieve my bike at around 430pm CST it was gone. No signs of the lock or bike.

Trek 1000 SL

Location

Bike rack outside of The Field House Sports Bar
Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black Front, Silver/blue back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Trek 1000 had a brown leather brooks saddle, shorty 6 front brakes, Bontrager race lite front wheel, mavic ksyrium rear wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The Cable that was put through the frame multiple times then around the bike rack was cut and the bike was taken.

Cannondale - Badboy Ultra 2007

Location

1960 Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in fairly good condition. It is a black bike with black reflective writing on the side. It is unique because it looks like the bike is made for mountain tires, but it actually has city tires. It also has (newly replaced) disc breaks. It can be distinguished by a World Bicycle Relief sticker on the main tube and the right grip covering doesn't have an end cap. Of the two tires on the bike, one tube has a long piece for the air pump while the other tube has a short piece for the air pump.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a solid bike rack in front of 1960 Lincoln Park West. There were 4 bikes on the rack and none of them were touched, which leads me to believe that the lock was destroyed to get the bike.

Gravity Dutch Hybrid

Location

wicker park
le moyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
womens
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition used

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?: 
left in open garage for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage was not working and did not close bikes were stolen directly out of the garage (first garage in the alley).

Mercier Kilo WT Emerald Green 56cm

Location

wicker park
lemoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm revolution
Color: 
emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition used.

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?: 
in detached garage door was left open for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage door was broken and did not close properly - 1st garage in corner of the alley. Someone came in and just took 3 bikes out.

Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike

Location

Home
330 n clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 12, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its my two year old sons Radio Flyer trike that was stolen from my hallway. My mountain bike was also stolen t three years ago and then recovered at a flea market thanks to this site! Wanted to see if someone spots another one of mine.

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?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
Someone took it from my hallway. My mountain bike was taken three years ago and found for sale at a flea market thanks to this site. I m guessing this will be at one as well.