Recent Reports

Raleigh Redux 1

Location

Other Brothers Coffee
Sherman & Grove
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U15XK07014
Size: 
Medium size
Color: 
All black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All of the chains are rusted, as well as any major bolts. There is a bike light screwed onto the back pole of the seat with a yellow switch that has 4 options or so. There is also a reflector on the front handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked outside Other Brothers Coffee in downtown Evanston. I woke up to pick it up but it was no longer there. IMPORTANT: I think I spotted my stolen bike at the corner of Sherman and Davis locked with a large oval yellow lock.

Aventon

Location

North and Talman
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ACDB1000099
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint Condition. White tape on bullhorn bars. White wheels and black tires.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the apartment

Masi Riser

Location

Talman & North Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2017 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
39W4V00013
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint Condition. Neon orange handle bar tape on upright bars. Black wheels and black tires. blue floral bell on right side.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than a day
Incident Description: 
bikes taken from within our house

Specialized

Location

Rogers Park gangway
6639 Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2017 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Really Big
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's an extra large Specialized Road Bike, a dark green color, it had a bright pink bell on it, but that's probably not on it any more. I got it second hand so I'm unsure of the date and make of the model. The picture I attached isn't a picture of my bike, but it's the same color, make and brand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
It was next to my apartment building, not locked to anything. The front gate and back gate are usually locked, but there was a man doing repairs who apparently had them both open. It was stolen while I was at work.

Raleigh Pursuit 12 speed

Location

Amc Theater
122 E Ohio st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approx 56 cm
Color: 
Black with Gold accents/writing/brake cords
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bicycle but overall good quality. Raleigh emblem on front of frame, little rust, older tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a cemented bike rack on a busy street a block from Michigan Ave. Came back 2 hours later and the bike was gone along with the lock.

Terry Gambit

Location

21st place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48? v small
Color: 
yellow and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Complete build, green handle bar tape, black headset. yellow reflective stickers all over

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?: 
last seen friday noticed missing sunday morning
Incident Description: 
3 frames and this complete bike were taken from the basement of our house..

Schwinn Gateway

Location

5480 S Hyde Park Blvd Apt 3D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a large bell with branding from a 2015 ACRL conference. No other distinguishing marks.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About a month
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between the evening of Wednesday, August 2, 2017 and Sunday, August 6, 2017 from the bike room in my apartment building at 5480 S Hyde Park Blvd. The bike was locked to a rack in the bike room (using a combination cable lock looped through the frame and front wheel), and had 2 kids' bikes locked to it (with a cable looped through the two frames). The combination cable lock was cut near the locking mechanism and left on the rack, still attached to the 2 kids' bikes. I had previously reported the possible theft of other bikes from the bike room to our management company (Mac Properties) on July 28, 2017.

SCHWINN Meridian Adult Tricycle

Location

Home
2400 West Haddon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 24, 2017 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new adult tricycle dark silver with black told down wire basket in the back. SCHWINN Meridian 26" tires.

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 year
Incident Description: 
When my brother returned from being out he noticed the garage door open and the bike was gone.

Parts theft: van tuyl

Location

21st place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
690 A23
Size: 
58
Color: 
red with black and chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
primax headset needle bearing headset, italian bottom bracket.

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?: 
last seen friday noticed missing sunday morning
Incident Description: 
3 frames and 1 complete bike taken from basement...

Parts theft: Gazelle Champion mondial

Location

21st place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3216415
Size: 
58
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful AA frame hand build dutch bike from 1978 (my farewell from my home country..) has a campagnolo sticker (decal).

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?: 
last seen friday noticed missing sunday morning
Incident Description: 
3 frames and 1 complete bike were stolen from basement (picture is similar but not the bike itself)

Holdsworth Record

Location

21st place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
001777
Size: 
58
Color: 
silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
(very) old steel bike not many around

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
last seen friday noticed missing sunday morning
Incident Description: 
3 bike frames and 1 complete bike were stolen from my basement

Fuji Crosstown 1.0

Location

1425 W Pratt Blvd, Apt 2W
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Loyola and Tulane Bike permits on the frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little rusted in the gears, with a heavy duty Kryptonite chain wrapped around the seat/frame.

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The front wheel of the bike was removed to free the bike from the lock and frame. The bike was locked to a bike rack within a gated back porch of a condo building. 2-3 other bikes from the condo were also stolen, and another bike had its wheel removed.

Fuji

Location

5600 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in decent condition. It's a bit on the older side and had a few splatters of white paint on it. It has a race timer on the left handlebar.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a storage type area in the basement of my apartment building. The basement can only be opened from outside of the building. I last saw it at about 11:30pm Thursday night or 12am Friday morning. It could have been taken anytime between then and August 6th and 5pm

Cannondale

Location

2913 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame in excellent condition. Had road tires on it and gears did not shift. Also missing bike seat and stem.

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 year
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage during block party.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

My apartment
Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc606159728j
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Cream and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a year old and just received a tune up. It rides very smoothly.

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 street sign.

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?: 
12 hours.

Schwinn Voyageur 2016

Location

531 N Racine Ave
531 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CM15F526781
Size: 
S
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in brand new condition and does not yet have distinguishing features. It did have a cell phone bag strapped to the top tube, but the thief(s) may have removed that by now.

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked common area (we know all residents) and was last seen at 6pm on 8/5
Incident Description: 
We last saw our bikes at 6pm on 8/5/17. They were inside our locked common area and we know all of the residents of the building well so they were definitely stolen from an unknown outside party. They were discovered missing at 8am on 8/6/17 and police report was promptly filed. The theory is that the back door did not latch all the way when it was last closed and the thief(s) came through the neighborhood testing every door until they found one open. Missing are two bikes (this Schwinn Voyageur and a 2016 Fuji Sportif) and a Bern Allston helmet.

Fuji Sportif 2.5 2016

Location

531 N Racine Ave
531 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD098L0516L
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in brand new condition and tires had been replaced with 30cm tires (can't remember the make of the tires). The pedals had also been replaced with an older set of Wellgo flip-flop pedals (flat on one side and clipless on the other).

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked common area (we know all residents) and was last seen at 6pm on 8/5
Incident Description: 
We last saw our bikes at 6pm on 8/5/17. They were inside our locked common area and we know all of the residents of the building well so they were definitely stolen from an unknown outside party. They were discovered missing at 8am on 8/6/17 and police report was promptly filed. The theory is that the back door did not latch all the way when it was last closed and the thief(s) came through the neighborhood testing every door until they found one open. Missing are two bikes (this Fuji Sportif as well as a 2016 Schwinn Voyageur) and a Bern Allston helmet.

TREK FX-2

Location

1575 OAK APARTMENT BUILDING
1575 Oak Ave
EVANSTON , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU095C0682L
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW, HAD INSTALLED WATER BOTTLE CAGE.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
SEVERAL DAYS OUTSIDE

REI CYT

Location

3045 w Logan blvd, apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
gray/ green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
REI CTY bike, new, some scuff marks along the frame from my ulock. Had removable front and back lights on it.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Just over night
Incident Description: 
I biked home Thursday evening and brought my bike up to the second floor porch, locked it to itself and went to bed. I woke up the next morning, excited to ride it and it was gone. My room mates bike was still there. Both bikes were locked to its self.

Kona Sutra 2016

Location

Erie & Franklin
303 W Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1612cc118
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Gloss Desert Khaki (Light Green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Mostly stock features: disc brakes, rear rack, Brooks B17 saddle, black fenders. Comrade Bikes sticker on downtube near cranks. Planet Bike rear light, Cygolite front light mount (light itself not on bike) on left fork post mount, Ortlieb Klickfix handlebar bag mount, Lezyne GPS mount on handlebars. Saddle was chained to the frame with a length of old bike chain encased in an old bicycle inner 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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a solid-feeling U-rack at the SW corner of Erie & Franklin in Chicago at 6:30pm on Friday, Aug 4th. I locked it with my helmet through the main frame triangle. I returned at 8:00pm and found the bike missing. I saw no signs of cutting or my lock anywhere.