Recent Reports

1970's Trek Road Bike

Location

910 West Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
185-195cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970's black trek road bike. Very distinguishable grips by the breaks (tan/brown bumpy rubber), suicide shifters at the center of the frame. When stolen, seafoam blue/green wraps, and cheeseburger bell in the center of the handlebars. Frame has blue water bottle holder, 3 stickers on frame; HRC, The Metro, Bell's Brewing. Back rack, with old black pannier bag on the left hand side of bike with vertical reflector and three pockets facing outward. Bike stands tall, male frame. Square/rectangle reflector stickers on front of frame, with a gold emblem of Trek. When the bike was stolen I had my Kryptonite U-lock attached to the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.25 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in my office buildings bike/storage room at 910 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607. You need a code to get into the bike room. I went to put something in my pannier bag at 3:56pm and shut the door. My co-worker went back to the storage room at 5:22pm to retrieve her bike and saw that my bike was no longer there. There is a trap door that is chest level located in the storage room that has access to all the electrical parts of the building. Cameras were reviewed and no one is seen entering the bike room. The terrible stealer of a person would have to leave at the side entrance of the building at either Peoria or Sangamon. Please help me find my lost limb!

Pure Fix, Original

Location

Park across from Jose de Diego School
Western & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
nhs201324299
Size: 
Small- 50cm
Color: 
mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The big factor is that the front wheel is white, and the back wheel is red. It was in pretty OK condition- a little rough on the paint job on the fork from riding with a U-lock there.

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 mintues
Incident Description: 
I stopped at a park to say goodbye to my friend and foolishly didn't lock up my bike. There was no one around except my friend and her kid. Five minutes after that my bike was stolen.

2007 Bianchi San Jose

Location

Ravenswood
W. Cullom Ave. at N. Hermitage Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
57 cm frame
Color: 
Forest Green with Bianchi logo on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold Deep-V rims, seat with leopard print down the middle, unraveling bar tape (black) on left drop bar, drop bar end caps missing, rear reflector broken off (but the stem is still there), frog light attached to seat; in excellent condition otherwise.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked up at the SE corner of Cullom and Hermitage from 8 PM on Sept. 11, 2015 to 10 AM on Sept. 12, 2015. When I came back to it, lock and bike were both gone, with no trace of either.

Trek CrossRip

Location

213 W Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 25, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU313C9188H
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new evergreen Trek CrossRip, drop handlebars, rear rack

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike and maybe a couple others are missing from the bike rack area in front of the office building

Trek 1.1C

Location

4025 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back tire is a Gatorskin. White curved water bottle holder.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hrs

Nishiki Women's

Location

5311 S Maryland
5311 S Maryland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small-Medium
Color: 
Green/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike from the 80s, with two silver side baskets and a black rack on the back wheel. Beat up, upright handlebars and mismatched 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
off and on for a month
Incident Description: 
Bike was in place last night. Bike moved sometime on Thursday Sept 24, 2015

Litespeed siena

Location

1400 west altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
93097
Size: 
m
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Ultegra parts. Titanium frame. Frame is not painted and silver in color. Carbon fork.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Burglar able to open overhead garage door. Apparently rode off

State Core Model

Location

3167 N Orchard St #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
20124744
Color: 
Seafoam Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seafoam green frame, white wheels, white bullhorn handle bars, white seat.

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?: 
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: 
Noticed the bike was missing on Tuesday night, could have occurred Tuesday during the day or late Monday night.

Trek 7.4 FX

Location

Logan Sq
2527 W Fullerton Av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
20
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good/new condition

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen 9/21 evening. Then checked 9/22 at 8pm and it was gone. It was in a locked garage. A U Lock was stored on the bike but not attached.

Trek Madone 4.7C, 2013

Location

Coast Apartment, Underground Parking LL3 (Standard Company Parking Garage)
345 E Upper Wacker Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097CT5017G
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Crystal White and blue ink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good; tire repair kit of ripstop nylon; white seat; two bottle holders; two front aero bars wrapped with bright green/yellow tennis grip tape.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I visited ITU Elite Race Sat, Sept 19 after my race. Bike was on rack in underground Standard Parking Lot, Lower Level 3 (under Coast Apartments on East Wacker Dr.; Bike was alone between hours of 1pm and 8pm. Returned to car and bike was gone from rack, my racing number sticker was torn off and thrown to ground; immediately went to guard in lobby of Coast Apts above parking garage; reported theft to police.

Giant ATX

Location

Bromley Hall
910 S 3rd Str
Champaign , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CIAV6837
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Condition, Minor scratches on frame from lock.

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?: 
9 Hrs
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut and the bike was stolen from the bike rack. I found my cut lock on the ground with a few others.

Lemond Alpe d'Huez

Location

2328 N Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Orange and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition bike. Pink saddle with Paola Pezzo embroidered on it. Blue bar tape. Handbuilt Wheelsmith wheels. Continental tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
days

Schwinn

Location

629 W Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 21, 2015 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older, used bike. Straight handle bars. Most distinguishing features are recently replaced rear brakes (whereas the rest of the bike is in older condition, e.g. front brake pads almost non-existent). Most distinguishing feature is perhaps the U-lock mount mounted vertically below the seat. The clip for the u-lock is partially chipped.

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

Giant Avail

Location

Residence
1138 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White frame with Red trim. White handlebars, white seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, but has been through several races and has dirt accumulated. Recently bought new Rolf wheels. When stolen, there were aero bars on it with white handlebar tape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was on second floor balcony of building on Campbell Ave., just south of Division. Everybody in the building was gone during the day on Saturday 9/19. When we returned, the back door (leading to the balcony) was open and the bike was missing. It is unclear what time the bike was taken.

SE Lager

Location

4103 N
Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 18, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars are pretty newly taped black, but have plenty of damage on the ends.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
1.5 years

Giant Cypress

Location

5336 N Kenmore #2#
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cable lock on seat, moderate rust spots on handlebar, grip shift rubber wearing off. Mismatched front a rear tires. Mount for bicycle light on handlebar and under seat.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Bike missing, no sign of struggle on railing it was locked to.

Jamis Satellite Comp (2013)

Location

Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is like new. It has a City Bike sticker (bike shop in DC where it was purchased) on the frame.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Five hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike in front of Northwestern University School of Law on the corner of Chicago and Lake Shore Drive.

Hollandia Men's Bike

Location

Chicago
1050 dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
GW12100801
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Bike, Orange crankset, Large black front rack. Good condition

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from our back porch/garage (overnight).

Schwinn Ladies Cruiser - early 1990's

Location

St. Paul's United Church of Christ
2335 N Orchard Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Late 80's Or early 90's Schwinn Cruiser. Two new white wall tires. New front aluminum wheel. Back chrome steel original wheel. Wire basket on front. Vintage chrome dinosaur bell on front handle.

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 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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked with cable lock to street sign at 2335 N. Orchard Street in Lincoln Park.

Cannondale Caad 2

Location

Residential street
3607 W. Palmer Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 18, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HKB0513209001154
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
Burgundy (Dark red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White and red Fizik saddle, FSA stem and seat post, Velociity A23 wheel set laced to halo hubs, Shimano 105 5700 groupset

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation