Recent Reports

Linus Lil' Dutchi

Location

Residence
122 W Delaware Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20 inch wheels kids bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has it's own bell my daughter picked out, picture of white flowers on a light blue background. (Photo is not actual bike, it's from a web site.)

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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke in to basement door and took my bike and my daughter's bike. Did not have her serial number noted, thought it was on receipt but it wasn't.

Gazelle Classic Oma

Location

Residence
122 W Delaware Pl, Apt 2W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
GZ60033542
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, three years old. After-market addition of a double kick stand that replaced conventional leaning kickstand. Rear light is also after-market and has a blinking mode not standard on the Gazelle. My bike had two purple hanging wire baskets on the back rack when stolen, as well as a Velcro cushion on the back rack as a kids' seat (one of the Velcro straps was ripped off) But I imagine anyone selling it would likely take those off anyway. (Photo is from web site, not the actual 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke in to the basement door of our condo building and took my bike and my daughter's red Linus Lil Dutchi sometime prior to 7:45 AM on June 15, 2017

Bridgestone xo-5

Location

2909 w Fulton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M3DC29374
Size: 
18" 46cm medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, with black finders and other gadgets added. New black and grey leather saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I will have to admit that I was intoxicated after leaving a music festival Sunday night. I attempted to walk my bike home. I believe I locked it up somewhere along the way, but it is nowhere to be found.

Cannondale Quick (?)

Location

Olive Mediterranean Grill
111 W Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Definitely a Cannondale, not 100% sure if it's a Quick model but looks similar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked only through front wheel and to the bike rack. Someone took off the front wheel and stole the remainder of the bike.

Bianchi Boron Steel

Location

Edward Harris
4017 n St. Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm I believe
Color: 
Mostly Celeste green with orange on down tube and some black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in excellent condition. I put Celeste green tires on it and Celeste handle bar tape and Celeste pedals

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage in the middle of a Sunday afternoon in my Irving park neighborhood. (Approx Irving and St Louis) I live in a single family home with a detached garage. Garage was closed and thief apparently jumped the fence and forced open the door to garage in my back yard and opened the overhead door. Appears to have been a very quick in and out. My helmet, gloves, shoes were all left on the floor.

kent chaos

Location

h
windbrooke crossing
buffalo grove , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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 yr

Specialized vita

Location

patrick finn
2113 n hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602221513M
Size: 
M
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike never even ridden White vita specialized bike Cycle smithy place of purchase

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?: 
Not
Incident Description: 
White vita specialized bike take from garage

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

4623 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNID41M02143
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, black rims and many add-on components that may have been stripped after theft. Water bottle holder, handheld air pump affixed to frame, underseat bag. May have a "Bloomington Cycle And Fitness" sticker affixed to frame.

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?: 
Over ten months in a locked storage stall within a locked laundry room
Incident Description: 
Thieves forcibly ripped storage stall doors off of their hinges in order to walk bike out of room.

Schwinn Men's Volare 1300, 700cc, White

Location

500 W Monroe
500 West Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
White with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, only ridden 3 times before it was stolen.

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 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?: 
0-12 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike into work and arrived around 7:45am. By the time I left work at 6:30pm the bike and the lock was missing from the rack I locked it to. My lock was a combination chain lock, and I double checked before I walked into work that it was connected to the rack. Both the bike and the lock were missing when I returned after work.

Trek 83DS

Location

1029 N Marshfield Ave - ally parking garage
1029 N Marshfield Ave, Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu002c3712g
Size: 
19
Color: 
White, black + red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new with very little damages.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open for 5 minutes (timer activated) and was stolen.

Fuji Gran Fondo Classico 2.0 LE Road Bike -- 2017 Performance Exclusive

Location

W Walton St
Fort Wayne , IN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Forte Blvd Pedals, Garmin Bike Speed and Cadence Senor.

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?: 
Garage was opened while putting groceries away
Incident Description: 
Thief walked into opened garage and rode off on bicycle.

Fuji

Location

Axis Apartments
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new tires. Sweet mid-80s Fuji.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Went into my building's bike storage room only to find that all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Trek

Location

Axis Apartments
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Woman's
Color: 
White with Red Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2002 but in nearly new-old-stock condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Went into bike storage room at 441 E. Erie to find that all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Trek

Location

Axis Building
441 E. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black with Blue Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2002 but it was still in great condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2011
Incident Description: 
Entered the bike room at my building at 441 E. Erie and all three of my bikes were missing/stolen.

Surly Long Haul Tracker

Location

family residence
5749 W. Midway Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2017 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M1412316
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition. Had a black back rack. At the time of the theft it also had an Arkel pannier

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 min. in unlocked yard
Incident Description: 
I put the bike next to the book in my backyard very early in the morning. I went in the house to get something for a few minutes, and the thief entered my yard through an unlocked gate and stole the bike.

Diamondback Insight

Location

4920 North Ashland (parked on west side of street)
Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DAU15J003733
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
overnight; was locked to bike rack on car in street, with bike rack also locked to car
Incident Description: 
Thief cut the thick cable of the cable combination lock.

Fuji Sprtif 2.5

Location

3838 North Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wbd011l0121l
Size: 
61
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours

2015 Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disc

Location

3250 N Southport, #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602376908J
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new. Replaced petals. Had attachment for towing child stroller on the left side of back wheel. U lock mount under the seat shaft.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Bike was last used on June 2nd and returned to the garage where it is stored. Hangs from a hook in the garage and is locked via a cable looped over the garage ceiling 2 by 4 and then through the bike wheel & frame via a U lock. Not sure of when was taken but discovered on June 11th at 11am when going out to take children on a ride. Not sure of how garage was accessed. No other items in garage taken so either the door was open when it should not have been or someone accessed via the keypad. Garage is detached and only other way in would be the door connected to the yard which is locked but could be accessed via the side of the house. 2nd bike stolen in 4 years.

Raleigh Redux 1

Location

Buena Park Library
929 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U155K15327
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~1 year old 7 speed black bike with black fenders and black rack - locked to the library bike rack with a U lock and cable through wheels.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in front of Buena Park library (929 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613) on 06/11/17 around 9:50. Locked to bike rack with U lock to the frame + cable through tires. BIke, lock and cable all gone when I returned around 3:30.

Trek

Location

1006 W Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, white with purple features. White seat. Front reflector tilted up.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Was there when I came home at 7:00pm. Noticed that it was missing at 9:30pm.