Recent Reports

Trek Tour de France

Location

Residence
1940 n. Sawyer ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 8, 2015 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the frame and a cushioned 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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
Every day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a storage room that is inside my residence and about three feet from the door to my apartment. The bike has been stored here for about a year.

Sole Foamside

Location

Whole Foods
6006 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has mint green wheel hubs and silver stripes on some parts of the frame. BMX style handlebars. There was a small smiley face sticker on the handlebars but it likely was removed.

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a bike rack outside of Whole Foods. U=lock was left intact at the scene. No cameras were pointed at the bike rack so there is no footage of it to show how it happened.

Vita Specialized

Location

Loyola Red Line Stop
1200 W Loyola Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602157423J
Size: 
Medium Frame-Women's Bike
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
WHITE FRAME, BLACK WRITING OF MAKE/MODEL 8 SPEED WILL BE MISSING ONE FRONT TIRE

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up via tire to rack in front of the Loyola red line station on the sidewalk and everything is missing except the front tire and U Lock to the rack.

SE Draft

Location

2119 N. Sedgwick St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black with a stripe of red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new, has thickslick tires and a checkered kreig bag on the back.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A couple days. Bike was stolen after 11pm on 5/7
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside apt using two locks, one cable with key lock for the front tire and frame and a second combination lock to the back tire and frame. All are missing. Was still in front of building when I returned at 11pm on 5/7.

2011 Specialized Secteur Elite

Location

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2001 Sheridan Road
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602331661F
Size: 
56
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New; white seat, white frame, white handles; lock was attached to 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was left early in the morning and missing by end of afternoon; had a Kryptonite lock tied to frame and a cable lock tying the kryptonite to the bike rack

Trek 7.2 FX Women's

Location

1300 Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU081C5666H
Color: 
Charcoal with Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Charcoal with Purple accents. Black rack on back axle. Silver pedals, with missing reflector on right leg pedal.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to my porch (Southport and Cornelia) at 11:00pm May 6th, and I noticed it was gone by 5:00pm on May 7th. Please help me find my bike, it was a gift from my dad and it means a lot to me. Thank you!

SE DRAFT

Location

2239 N. Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
1CSE11L03615
Color: 
Blueish Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a sticker on the frame. It's a logo with an octopus and the letters NBFC.

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 days
Incident Description: 
I live on the second floor and usually leave my bike unlocked outside of my back door, because it's difficult for anyone to get to and other residents leave their bikes unlocked as well. I saw it on Sunday and by Monday afternoon it was gone.

Women's Giant OCR

Location

Lakeview
Barry and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's size small
Color: 
Brushed silver/light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition women's bike with white handlebars, silver seat (may have a black Schwinn gel seat cover - this was on the bike when it was stolen). The left pedal is missing the toe cage. There is a white sticker centered on the handlebars that says "reside" - its not easy to peel off.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
My road bike was stolen from the basement of my Lakeview apartment/coach house sometime during the weekend of May 1-3. The bike was with 3 others in the basement and nothing else appears to be missing. There were contracted maintenance people from a couple different companies at the property on Friday May 1, and all had access to the basement. I can't find a picture of my exact bike, but the attached picture is the stock model made by Giant back in 2007. My bike is the same frame, with a silver seat, white handlebars, a water bottle cage, and a missing toe cage on the left pedal.

Cannondale Capo Track Bike

Location

My house
Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Track bike stolen from my back porch that I though was locked. It is black and white with SRAM Omnium cranks, a gold chain, black and white Fizik sadde. The head tube has a picture of a house with train tracks going by 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike kept on the porch
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my ghetto back porch that I though was locked. My apartment is on the second floor and someone must have climbed the broken stairs. It must have happened sometime in the evening between Monday dinnertime and Wednesday morning. The picture below is not of the actual bike but is the model.

Fixie

Location

Madison and Wacker (SE Corner)
335 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but new condition. Black frame with bright orange wheel and bull horn handlebars. The front wheel was left behind with lock attached. NO LOGO ON BIKE

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the SE corner of Madison and Wacker outside of MB Financial from 11:45am to 3:45pm. ULock was attached to the front wheel and the person who stole the bike unscrewed the frame from the front wheel.

Puch Paladin II

Location

Clinton and Madison
500 W. Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 4, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard men's frame with 700c wheels
Color: 
Green with white seat and white bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Modified handlebars (reduced width), 700c green deep v wheels, rack, black fenders.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike up on Monday morning and went to work. Was gone when I came out in the afternoon.

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

near the corner of Cullerton and
Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had it for less than a year. Missing one of the rear red reflectors.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight b/w 11 pm and 8:30 am.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to porch railing inside property gate on Saturday night ca 11, gone by 8:30 am on Sunday.

Linus Scout 7 Speed

Location

PPM Apartments
1133 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
L3E0402516
Size: 
15" (small)
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Thieves got into the building cut the locks and took 3 bikes thru garage.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

PPM Apartments
1133 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU349C5113H
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
MATTE BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One month
Incident Description: 
Somebody got into a garage, cut the lock and took 3 bikes outside. I found two cables and locks on the floor next to a bike rack

Trek 7.2FX

Location

Catalyst Apartments
123 N DesPlaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU245C6427G
Size: 
17
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new

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 bike rack.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked inside building garage to a wall mounted bike rack. Wire was cut from lock.

Charge Plug 4 (2015)

Location

1840 N. Humboldt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HBKXG00169
Size: 
54cm frame.
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, only 1.5 months of use. Black rear rack. Shimano Claris crankset. Mount for front light.

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Bike was stolen from a common bike storage area which has approximately 50 bikes. Many are not locked at all. My bike was among the most valuable. Bike was locked by wrapping a cable around a bike rack and the frame of the bike and then securing with a combination padlock. No one besides me knew the combination. Padlock is missing along with bike. Cable was lying on the ground, uncut, uncompromised. Theft occurred sometime between Tuesday April 28th 11:00pm and Saturday May 2nd 11:00am.

Giant Vital2

Location

Armadillo Book Store
6753 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SGP11K23638
Size: 
medium
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 model

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into store for no more than 20 minutes. BIke was locked to another bike and a tree through each frame and wheel.

Jamis Coda 2009

Location

Armadillo Book Store
6753 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty decent conditions, few scratches. action figure attached to the handlebar and also has a black backrack

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
We went into store for maybe 15-20 minutes when we came out the lock had been cut and no one around us had seen anything.

Trek 1.2 C H2

Location

Jimmy John's/Wow Bao/LA Fitness
3328 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU208C9668H
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Placid Blue w/white seat and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new blue Trek road bike with white seat and 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one hour
Incident Description: 
I was at the gym no more than one hour. The bike was locked in front of the Jimmy John's on Clark Street near Diversey at the end of a bike rack. It was the early afternoon on a Thursday (April 29). None of the nearby businesses have outside facing cameras.

Trek 1000

Location

Civic Opera House
20 N. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Around 54inch - 5'7 rider
Color: 
White with red writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition for vintage bike, scraps along and some chipped paint. Brooks seat locked down with cable lock most distinguished feature. Inline brakes added.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8hrs? Length of workday
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside the Lyric Opera building during work. To make room for additional bikes on the rack, I had locked only the front of the bike. I think they were able to remove the tire, shimmy off the lock and replace the tire. Apparently, there has been a strong increase in stolen bikes from this location.