Recent Reports

Schwinn Traveler

Location

1920 w north ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56-60
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black fyxation pedals. Under the seat on the frame, the paint has been stripped away from a small concentrated area (from a lock banging against the frame) (I don't have a great picture of the bike so the screenshot is the same model and color - but the handlebar tape and pedals are different

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?: 
2 Weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was hidden underneath the stairwell of a locked apartment building. I came to check in on it and it was gone. I hadn't checked in on it in about two weeks so I don't know exactly when it was taken.

1972 Cartlon

Location

Damen and Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
extra small
Color: 
light blue. red and white logo. brown seat and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
extra small straight across handle bars with brown tape. Bright light blue color with brown seat and a red and white "carlton" logo down it.

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?: 
It was tucked safely in my back porch

State St. Bicycle, Volt

Location

Maile Wicklander
2851 N. Avers
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
sbc201410779
Color: 
Neon lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new!

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 hour
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen from our garage while the door was up for approx. 1 hour. This bike and a Specialized, 21 speed bike as well.

Retrospec Mantra

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, May 25, 2015 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PL1107006287
Size: 
49CM-S
Color: 
Neon Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Non-stock white Moto handlebars

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?: 
22 hours
Incident Description: 
Noticed bike was missing from basement storage area on May 25 8:30pm. Communal back door was apparently left open all night the night before. Also possibly left unlocked sometime between May 24 12pm and May 25 4pm.

Bianchi Avenue

Location

Apartment
1020 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A92C1C1157
Size: 
47 cm/ 18.5"
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New saddle, new pedals, tires, chain. Lime green cables, white seat, pink handlebars.

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?: 
24 hours

Schwinn Sportstourer

Location

Wrightwood & Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black with Red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New seat and rear derailer. Left handlebar cushion is partially detached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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 a closed 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: 
Locked it around 8:30, gone when I came back around 11:00 at corner of wrightwood and Halsted.

Specialized Vita

Location

155 N Upper Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602267734G
Color: 
Black and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, black padded gel seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5.15hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked on side of building bike rack

Raleigh Black Women's Cruiser with (or without) black wire basket

Location

854 Hinman
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition (needed a wash) with low tires. Had a black wire basket when stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was outside the back door of my condo which has locked entrance and exit gates so someone had to not only steal my bike, but they had to break in to get it. Happened between yesterday evening and this morning/early afternoon.

Mongoose Dolomite

Location

G Cue Billiards
157 N Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat Bike w 4in tires. decals removed except "dolomite". MKS pedals w double leather straps.

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?: 
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?: 
4hrs

Diamondback

Location

1839 N Bissell St Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAP12 F001498
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New, has wheel repair pack under the seat

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

Specialized Hardrock

Location

My home
W. Chicago St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new barely ridden.

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?: 
a month
Incident Description: 
The garage door did not close when I arrived home from work and went inside this morning around 10am. I noticed it was open around 10:30-11am and went outside to close it. My bike was gone, as it was in the garage which is only open when I leave for and come home from work I did not have it locked up (I have learned my lesson)

Schwinn Ranger 2.6

Location

Dearborn Plaza Apartments
1030 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White and various shades of blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition "FOLSTER" is written on the underside of the bike's main body Bell with a peace sign sticker on the right side of handlebar Black rack attached to seat and extends over back tire Bike parking sticker under seat #0514 Front light holder on right side of handlebar

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike on May 25, 2016 around 7:30pm and noticed it was missing the following morning. Someone cut/broke the combination part of my lock, which allowed him/her to unhook the bike from the metal fence and ride off; the damaged bike lock was left on-site. All other bikes locked to metal fence were still there, my bike was the only one missing.

Sole overthrow

Location

Union station - jackson st.
500 W. jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake - 1 black pad and 1 red/black pad. Gator skin tire on back. 2 years old and in good 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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a master lock key & cable lock to bike rack outside union station. I took train to suburbs and bike was gone when I got back about 5 hours later

Trek 3500 Disc

Location

millennium garage
25 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU073C1240J
Color: 
Black and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new all stock plus fenders and front/rear lights

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Week
Incident Description: 
I discovered my bike had been stolen this morning. I'm not sure when it was stolen. It was in the University Club bike cage in the Millennium Garage. The cage is locked with a digital lock on the door and the bike was locked to a wall mounted hanger with a cable and padlock. The thief unscrewed multiple screws along one side of the cage and slipped into the cage then cut the cable and left with the bike. It is particularly odd because my bike was one of the less expensive bikes in the cage...

Late 80's Peugeot Fixed gear

Location

My Apartment
3518 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
B56473859
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black w/ white lettering / Red, Orange, and Yellow Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, frame decals old and faded. Black leather Brooks saddle, chrome track drop handlebars, with white grip tape. White Velocity Deep V wheelset, with black hubs/spokes. Flip flop hub, currently set up to fixed gear. "12 Speeds" decal on rear dropouts have been covered up with black electrical tape to read "1 Speed". New chrome fork with front brake only, as this is set up fixed gear.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 2pm and 8pm, someone broke into my apartment near Belden Ave and St. Louis Ave in Logan Square. They entered through an open window in our living room, and stole an Xbox and my bike, which was locked in my apartment by the front door. They also stole my grey Bern helmet with a black brim. Any information about the whereabouts of my bike is greatly appreciated!

Trek 7100

Location

3314 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Dark red and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black set pack

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?: 
Permanently stored here
Incident Description: 
It appears a neighbor left the garage door open

Trek 4300

Location

3314 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
133S2773X
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Mirror on the left handlebar, Black seat pack, New road 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?: 
Permanently stored here
Incident Description: 
It appears one of the neighbors left the garage door open.

Walmart 700c Kent Fixie Men's Bicycle, Blue

Location

Addison red line station
W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
blue and green tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. I left it at Addison Red line station.

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?: 
Addison Red line station

Motobecane Cafe Latte

Location

Bar Louie
Polk St and Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
commuter bike, so mountain bike frame without a fork and straight across handle bars, no kickstand, broken toe clips, New Belgium Beer Bell, white water bottle clip, rear lights on seat, cat eye headlights, good shape but derailluer needs tuning cannot shift to third gear

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than an hour and a half
Incident Description: 
was at Bar Louie on Polk in Lrinters Row for a drink after Chase Corporate Challenge race. Locked bike to designated area, through front wheel and frame with a small U-Lock (2 years old). Exited bar less than two hours later and bike was gone but lock on ground. Front tire was still quick release so I'll bet they released the wheel and cut the spokes which are a relatively cheap fix for reselling to take the wheel.

2014 Raleigh rush hour

Location

Lakeview
426 w belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Matte black with blue highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Set screws for chain tensioner/back wheel adjust rusted. Unlock holder underneath seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Week or two since last ride
Incident Description: 
Bike was like in bike rack next to apartment building. This is the buildings loading dock area. It is a covered 2 layer bike rack. Bike had u lock through front tire and the. Cable through frame front tire and u lock. Cable was attempted to cut 2 times and finally succeeded on third. Hoping building has a camera to at least get a picture of the thief.