Recent Reports

Surly Cross-Check

Location

Rogers Park
1159 W. Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51-52 cm frame
Color: 
Robin's egg blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 gear, front and back weather guards on the tires, rack in the back, bar-end shifters, salsa bell lap handlebars! The Surly logos have been scratched off the down tube. The handlebar tape was black and fraying. Metal foot petals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
I store it down in our locked basement storage everyday
Incident Description: 
Neighbors left the door from the alley and the storage door unlocked.

Fuji Absolute 1.0

Location

250 E Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IF71103814
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a Laacke and Joys circle sticker on frame. At the time of theft, there was a bike rack on the back. Also at the time of the theft was a black siva atom port attached to the rear wheel (I did not have the battery in when the bike was stolen). Bike has some scuffs/wear and tear but functionally in great shape.

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?: 
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?: 
~ 8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked in the bike parking area on the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus off of Huron Street. Bike was locked in the same manner as every other day. When I returned from work, my bike was gone along with my cable.

Eighth Inch Scrambler Messenger

Location

1000 Sheridan Rd
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black frame, white wheels and trim, blue handle grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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?: 
Always

Specialized sirrus sport

Location

339 w Barry ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602067019K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black, red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
3 days

Bianchi San Jose - 49cm

Location

Logan Square
1742 N. Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK701505E
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Green (light pale green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition - Is missing the silver plugs on both handle bars. Had a yellow clip on light in front and a black/red clip on light in the back.

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike correctly Ulocked to a pole in the ground by the street. The person who stole my bike removed the pole from the ground and slid it out from my bike lock. When I returned my bike was gone and the pole was laying on the ground.

Schwinn

Location

Residential area
Near Pratt and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult women's bike
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike has a basket on the front of it and a completely duck taped seat. I don't know the model, year or serial number because I recently bought it from a yard sale and hadn't made it that far yet.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Both my roommates and my bikes were under our building (stupidly unlocked) and we forgot about them because of the rain. Someone saw them, came into our back yard and fled with their prize leaving the gate to the alley open.

Specialized Secteur (2014)

Location

1701 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602171075I
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 Specialized Secteur C2

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?: 
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack at NE corner of Damen and Wabansia (across street from Silver Cloud and Gant store) for a couple hours (~1130-2pm) while walking around the neighborhood. Came back to find bike missing and lock cut, hanging from rack. Bike has black frame with silver accent, white font. Mostly stock components except for white Bontrager seat.

2010 Fuji SL1 Pro Shimano Ultegra

Location

800 block W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 3, 2016 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IF 10304802
Size: 
47cm (S)
Color: 
White/Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good used condition

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?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Went to storage unit in building to retrieve some things and noted that the bike was gone. No damage to any of the door locks (although they were all locked except the security door deadbolt). Unsure of when they were stolen exactly.

SE Lager

Location

Happy Village.
1059 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. There is some white and black tape covering the left handle bar cap. There is also a piece of string keeping the front brake centered.

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

Masi Speaciale uno

Location

Fairfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders on the bike, Puerto Rican flag hanging off the seat, short handle bars

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?: 
It was at my friends garage for a couple of days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my friends garage and when he arrived, the garage door was open and bike was stolen

Schwinn Women's Gateway 28" 700c Hybrid

Location

2146 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Cream Base with Brown Leather Seat and Handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Purchased on 4/16/16. Has chrome splashguards in front and back. Cream base color with brown leather seat and handlebars. Handlebars have a clear stitching on them.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Not certain what day the bike was stolen, but it had to be between July 4th-July 16th. It was locked with a u-lock to a wooden railing behind my building in a blocked off alley. The wooden railing my bike was locked to was broken. Lock and bike now gone including a mounted bike rack in the rear. Crate that is in the picture was not stolen.

2000 Gary Fisher Sugar 1

Location

1106 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
yellow with red/black lettering, full suspension

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?: 
2 nights

2006 Raleigh Mojave 5.5

Location

1106 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has rear cargo rack, red hand grips, spd pedals

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
broke into garage

Linus Scout S1

Location

1106 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L5E0101777
Size: 
Small - 41 cm
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to itself in a garage (lock was between frame and front wheel). They were somehow able to open the electronic garage door and move the bike while still locked to itself because the lock it missing.

Schwinn World

Location

3653 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Smaller women's bike
Color: 
Metallic sky blue body, yellow "schwinn," yellow bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bicycle, new seat. Has a white sticker right beneath the handlebars with a Scottie Dog on it that says "Aberdeen 2014-2015." The "Schwinn" and "World" are peeling a bit as well. Bright yellow handlebars. large cables for brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was outside my apartment after work on Thursday. Between Thursday evening and 9:00 AM Friday morning, the bike had been stolen. The lock has been cut and was left at the scene.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

339 w. Barry ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBL602067019K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black, red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
2-3 days

Novara Fiona

Location

Parked Car
2427 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U124Y23344
Color: 
Seafoam
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver rear rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the trunk of my car overnight. Someone smashed in the rear window of the car and stole my bike.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Condo building
1657 W Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Tan with Navajo-type graphics
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10-speed, downturned handlebars, new seat, red seat bottom bag, water bottle rack and Elk Grove Village registration sticker on seat post tube. Bought new in 1978.

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 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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Perps used a cable cutter to disable the Kryptonite cables that locked the Huffy to my wife's Schwinn which was also stolen. One piece of cable and two small velcro straps were left at the scene (near Clark and Farwell) which also indicated direction of removal. Security camera recorded the removal but the association president is uncooperative in providing footage.

Bianchi Metropoli Uno Dama

Location

Wicker Park/Bucktown
North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean and lightly used

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The fence was cut with wire cutters and the perpetrator got in and cut the lock..

Schwinn Meridian (Three wheeler)

Location

Irving Park/Albany Park
4248 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Pale mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Basket on back. Standard brown seat replaced with larger black

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?: 
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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept covered with purchased cover. Cable locked to drainpipe attached to house. Discovered missing with cover on ground and drainpipe undisturbed.