Recent Reports

schwinn

Location

Bridgeport
36th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
leather seat. gears. tan lined tires.

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Taken from my front door! whole bike w/ lock. the one time i don't lock wheel to frame. BASTARDS.

Giant escape

Location

Oglivie transportation center
504 w Madison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C1AQ8395
Size: 
Xl
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Cable lock and 2 u locks

Bianchi Pista

Location

Main St. Evanston Metra Station
Washington st.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks cambium, natural colored saddle - black SRAM crank, Celeste green bar tape on sawed bullhorn handlebars - Alex Solo track wheels - Speedplay x pedals

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Main St Evanston Metra station

Haro

Location

Metroline 333 W Upper Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606
lake street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Green with turquoise wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, good condition. All green frame with green handle bars and a rat fink sticker on the handle bar post and a green heart sticker on the frame. Two black pegs on the right side. Three piece crank. Turquoise walled towers. Custom built and custom painted. One of a kind.

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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike last night at Franklin and lake on the northwest side of the block to a bike lock rack in front of the business there. I locked it through the handle bars, front wheel and frame. I went to pick it up today and the lock was there and visibly cut. I picked up the lock and checked the combo and it was indeed my lock. The bike was custom built and custom painted the way I wanted. It is one of a kind. Should be easy to spot from the picture I provided.

Nirve Starliner Grey Beach Cruiser

Location

Warren and Paulina
1710 W. Warren Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Beach Cruiser, 21 inch tires
Color: 
Grey Frame with Tan leather seat and handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, back tire starting to bust through sidewall, right handlbar leather slipping off

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked bike to tree in front of my building and went to move car, came back less than 20 mins later and lock was cut and bike gone.

TRAYL

Location

Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new TRAYL women's bike. It will be missing the U lock that is custom made for it and the TRAYL seat that attaches to the top

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Tenant below me got into a physical altercation with me because he didn't like where i locked my bike. I called the police on this tenant and received a report for assault. Now, coincidently, my bike has been stolen from my storage spot that i moved it to.

Spot Brand, Custom Build

Location

800 N Bishop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
~54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with disk brakes, alfine carbon belt drive (no metal chain) and textured metal fenders.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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: 
Not exactly sure when it happened but I got home from work on 7/29 ~5pm and my bike was missing.

Trek

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Tall, fits a person 5' 10"
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The letters were wearing off of it. There is a bell u-lock around the front. The grippy material of the seat is coming off and leaves one's rear end black and sticky after every ride.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
every night for a month
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting inside a gate next to an apartment building and the thief climbed over the gate and took the bike out.

Kona Jake

Location

Logan Square
2605 n Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14781
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old wear and tear. Plates on the front of the brake/shifters popped off.

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?: 
12 hours

GMC Denali 700C 19" Road Bike

Location

Clybourn Metra bike racks on Ashland near UP North entrances
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the front right fork. Bike had a Schwin gel seat cover on it. Renaissance Place Condo tag on top of top bar right by stem. Bike was slightly dirty and had semi rusty chain.

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?: 
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?: 
I was gone from 7:20am until 5:20pm
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike as I was taking the Metra into work. I locked it in a different location than I have before. I used my u lock to lock my front tire and frame to the s shaped bike rack. I used an older cable lock to attach my back tire and frame to the bike rack. When I returned my bike and u lock were no where to be found. They left my cut cable lock.

FUJI Road Bike

Location

365 N Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Bright Orange and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 18 gear bike with shimano gear shifts and brakes. Black handle bar wrap on drop down gears. It is a light weight wrap with the brand written in white but I cannot remember what it was.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the movie theater and locked my bike to the rack outside the theater. When I returned from the movie the bike and the lock was gone.

SE Draft

Location

Thousand Waves Self Defense Center And Martial Arts
1220 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24 wheels thin and tall frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rack with net. Has bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Trek 1.1T

Location

Starbucks
1245 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU203C18114F
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a fairly new road bike with white tape on the handle bars. There is a medium size red sticker on the bar right below the handle bars as well. There should still be a mount for a bike light on the right side of the handle bars.

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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken in front of Starbucks on 1245 W Fullerton Ave some time between noon and 3 PM while I was working at the Starbucks. The bike and lock are both missing.

Trek (I believe it was an FX 7.1)

Location

Cleveland and Menomonee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, left brake does not work, small pink/silver bell on the left handlebar

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal pole/street sign with a pink combination padlock (locked through front wheel and frame to the pole) at the corner of Cleveland and Menomonee between 9am-1pm on August 29th. Both the bike and the lock (a pink combination cable lock) were stolen.

Firmstrong Bruiser

Location

Bucktown
2009 N Leavitt St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 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 day

Women's Hybrid Red Miyata

Location

TBD
Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DOA06362
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
older/used bike - black handle bars and seats. I attached smaller lights on the front and back (the ones that you wrap around and pull through kind of like a tie) - front is white light and back is red light. There is also a u-lock holder attached to it.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was last seen on Wednesday/Thursday evening locked up outside my apartment. I live along Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park where there are many store fronts. I had it locked up so a street parking sign and ensured the pole was in tights because I have heard horror stories about locking up to poles that are not really sturdy enough to be locking a bike to. I came out early saturday morning and my bike was missing, along with the lock.

N/A

Location

2849 N
burling
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
about 56-58 cm
Color: 
spray painted black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. All black spray painted fixed gear bike. Big foamy white spiral handle bar grips. Has white tape on the left handle bar to keep it down where the tape was popping up from the handle bar and silver duct tape on the right handle bar. The only brake is on the left handle bar and it is facing up in an odd and awkward position (most distinguishable trait).

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 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?: 
24 hours

700c Roadmaster Adventures Women's Hybrid Bike, Light Blue

Location

Near Summer House
1954 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Women’s, 29 inches wheel size
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~ 2h
Incident Description: 
I was dining with a friend at Summer House, on Halsted. Before I entered I parked and locked the bike onto a street sign on the sidewalk. I noticed a young girl taking a photo as I was locking the bike, but I was naive and non-intrusive enough not to ask why. When I finished dinner and walked to retrieve the bike, it was no longer there.

Weimann SP17 doublewall alloy (Parts Theft)

Location

3911 w Addison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Alloy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Weimann SP17 Alloy Doublewall rims Brand new Gator skin tires 2 wheels, one front one rear. Rear wheel has flip flop hub.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
10 days, being used regularly
Incident Description: 
Wheels were stolen from bike in gangway when gate was left open. Only frame was locked to fence.

Linus Roadster Sport 3

Location

Outside of 441 W Barry Ave, btwn Sheridan and pine grove
441 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
L2E0400595
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Almond (cream with green and brown trim)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Strobes on pedals partially detached. Rear storage rack. Large front basket, black base with metallic wire.

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 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?: 
Less than 12 hours/overnight