Recent Reports

Trek alpha 1.5

Location

Derek Venhuizen
1 North Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 11, 2018 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and white. Black glossy pedals

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Video of thief was at 1:30pm. UBS tower has the video. The their Used an electric saw. Kept his head down the entire time so not much video of his face.

Diamond Back

Location

My house
5605 North Nagle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front and rear lights, chain with a red faced lock, recently tuned and in great shape.

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 winter
Incident Description: 
Some one walked into the garage and helped them self. They didn't take the lawn mower or furniture or papers that could be thrown out. Just the bike.

SE Bikes

Location

Derek Fohrman Residence
2495 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14764
Size: 
52
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few rips in the logo stickers, There is a plastic light holder that was attached to the seat pole that had no light on it at the time it was stolen. It's very inconspicuous and probably the only thing I could think of that made it unique. EN14764 was the Serial # i believe.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
around 48 hours without being used
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in the stairwell of my apartments common area that was locked from the outside. There then was another door leading out to the back that was locked too. Confirmed video evidence of the thief stealing the bike (timestamped) riding away from the scene.

Critical Cycles Pista Crimson

Location

Lane Technical High School
2501 w. Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Crimson/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a week old, black handle bars and black 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?: 
5-7 hours

Critical cycle

Location

Rogers park
7300 n Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ20176300
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new white frame bike blk wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
0min
Incident Description: 
Was riding bike when unknown male approached aggressively and took my bike.

Shogun mixte

Location

Home
2217 N. Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2018 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
152-160 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is all black with the name Shogun is teal on the side, good tires, nice seat.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I went to fetch my bike for work and it was gone. Someone was working on the grass at 9 am and said they didn't see it but my neighbor said he saw it at 8 am.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Crossfit Sono
1528 N. Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KM78936
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black, Green and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is Black Green and white with Cannondale written in white on the frame. The bike is in good condition. There is a very small pack on the back right below the 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?: 
The bike was stolen from inside a gym located at north and clybourne. The bike was in this location for approximately an one hour and twenty minutes.
Incident Description: 
I brought the bike inside a gym where I set it near the front entrance. After working out I came back to find the bike stolen. The individual must have come in the gym and grabbed the bike while no one was around. I am currently working with the gym to get the security footage.

Cannondale Women's Quick 7

Location

2605 W NORTH AVE APT 3D
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MA47034
Size: 
Women's Large
Color: 
Dark Blue with Pink Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Only additions were bottle holder and kick-stand.

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?: 
months

Cannondale Quick 5 Disc

Location

2605 W NORTH AVE APT 3D
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MA44370
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Near Black, gray accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. had additional bottle holder and kick-stand.

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?: 
Months

Trek

Location

10 S. Clinton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2018 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red, white, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Trek bike with drop bars. White seat.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days

2006 Fuji Roubaix SL

Location

Chase Tower
70 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 7, 2018 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black/silver/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike in good condition, recently tuned. Shimano dura ace hubs and brakes, Shimano Ultegra sl crank, Shimano Ultegra derailers, Forte seat, new Continental tires

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
parked just after 9am, likely still there around 1pm, missing at 6:45pm
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to one of the bike racks on the Madison side of Chase tower when I got to work a little after 9am, along with 3 other bikes. When I left work at 6:45 there was no trace of my bike or its lock, so I have to assume someone cut it during the middle of the day.

2014 Women's Escape 2 - Giant

Location

Corner of Dakin and Fremont in East Lakeview
839 W Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
White frame with light green detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Standard handlebars Good condition – almost like new, minor scratches

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 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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at 9:45pm on 5/6/18 with a cable lock. Went to retrive it at 8:00am on 5/7/18 and there was no bike. Only the lock left at the site.

Fuji Tahoe 4.0

Location

155 N. Wacker building
155 N. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bike is very very recognizable because it was completely rebuilt into a single speed mountain bike with red chain tensioner, blue RaceFace riser handlebars, blue RachFace single speed chainring, metallic orange chainring bolts, black surly spacer kit, gray grips with blue trim, and brown leather Brooks Saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike at work in a sidealley alley way over the weekend. Unsure when the bike was stolen.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

3129 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 1, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
57 or 59cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Gatorskin tires, trailer hitch affixed to back axle

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?: 
two months
Incident Description: 
Admin note- on July 22 2018 the victim notified us that he had received his bike back thanks to a local shop: <<Kevin at Boulevard Bikes is a [] saint. I lamented the loss of the bike to him, he remembered seeing a kid riding one in the neighborhood that was way too big for him. When the kid came into his shop to fill the tires, he looked up the serial number here and bam!>>

2013 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er

Location

Apartment
2329 w haddon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Will provide shortly, contacting bike shop for serial number
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has recently upgraded shocks and seatpost. Fork: Fox Factory 34 Kashima Coated (gold). Rear Shock: Fox Factory Float DPS 3 pos lever Kashima Coated. Seatpost: Fox Factory Transfer Kashima Coated, externally routed to wolftooth remote on left side of handlebars. Carbon XO cranks and Crankbrothers mallet pedals. Red handle bar grips, hydraulic disc brakes. 2x10 gear setup. Bike creaks when hard pedaling is performed. Bike had a flat front tire with at time of theft.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in location for 2 days in the basement of apartment locked to a supporting beam.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in basement of apartment building to bike rack around a supporting a beam. All doors to building were closed and locked at 4:35pm. Returned at 5:45pm and lock was cut. Neighbor in alley saw a Hispanic looking man ride off on bike at 4:45pm westbound down alley. Apartment is located on 2300 block of W Haddon, Chicago, IL 60622, across from Clemente Highschool. Bike was intermittently stored in basement no longer than 3 days at a time.

Cervelo S3

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black with gray/white stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bar tape, Garmin computer mount, speedplay pedals, Cobb Randee 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes

Orgin8 del pasado

Location

3D printing
333 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame, lime green rims, lime green bull horn handles. Hub cap is missing on the left side.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of 333 N. Lasalle St. on a street sign. After work, it was gone.

Fun cycle recumbent bike

Location

Tilton park drive
Dekalb , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 30, 2018 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Yellow and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front tire was flat. 3 wheels. Yellow mesh seat was dirty.

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?: 
Month
Incident Description: 
Noticed it missing between April 30 and may 1st.

Trek Rumblefish 2

Location

Merchandise Mart
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU209T374F
Size: 
29" tires
Color: 
White with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bontreger white lettering on the very large 29" tires is very noticeable. Rumble Fish is it unusual name that you won't see on many bikes

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?: 
Just under 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Occurred on the west side of merchandise mart along Orleans Street, next to divvy bike station and bus stop

Raleigh M20 Silver

Location

2456 W Waveland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The gears are starting to rust but has a brand new chain in it. The rusty gears made it difficult to shift gears. The back gear shifter is slightly off-center (very slightly). It also had a basket attachment on the front handle bars, a broken light fixture in the front (no light just the plastic attachment), and a removable mud guard on attached to the seat for the rear wheel. It has a blue diamond-shaped sticker on the frame (I don't remember the number) to indicate that I was allowed to park in my former apartment complex, Eugenie Terrace.The seat was tearing at the in several places. The picture attached is exactly model of the bike but is not my bike. I do not have any images of my personal bike or receipts because it was a handed-me-down, but it looks exactly like this picture!

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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
Likely someone took it off the front porch.