Recent Reports

1995 Specialized Stumpjumper M2

Location

Car in front of residence
2230 W Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13.5" inch frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Mountain bike small size. Unique Matte red frame and fork (not suspension), with straight silver bars and stem and bar end / extensions. Black grips with ORANGE grip shifters. Newer black bontrager tires. Well used but in a good shape and generally taken care of.

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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
Sometime in the morning of May 28th, possibly 8 am, the bike was stolen out of the rear of my car, which was parked directly in front of my house. Back window of car was broken, door opened and bike and front wheel (which was not attached) were removed. Witness says suspicious black car seen near scene of crime right before it was discovered at 8-9am.

Schwinn

Location

Howard CTA redline
7519 N. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
014298 bike registration for Evanston
Size: 
Medium Adult Women's
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torn seat. Rusty chain and kickstand.

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

Diamondback

Location

Greek town
309 s halsted st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black and maroon has a bright purple water bottle holder
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good! A little rust

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
All my wheels and seat are locked by special screws. I have left my bike here for years and this morning it was gone!

Specialized Hardrock 29er

Location

Montrose Beach
North Lakeshore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Continental hybrid tires. Phone mount on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
Went to grab a late lunch at The Dock on Montrose beach. Arrived around 3pm and locked the bike to the rack on the East end. Returned an hour later and the U-lock had been cut through. 2012 Specialized Hardrock Disc 29rer with continental hybrid tires. Yellow and black with phone mount on handlebars.

Schwinn SS Alloy

Location

Western Blue Line
1707 N. Monticello
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was a bit wobbly on one side and had a slight tear in the leather. The frame/chain were in good condition, the frame being a little dirty.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked by the Western blue line around 12 and around 8 when I got off work was missing along with lock.

Huffy Venture (Sea Pines??)

Location

1000 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium womens bike
Color: 
Brown, old, rusted
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I purchased this vintage-y bike from Working Bikes a few years ago, it still has the sticker on it from the shop. It's brown and says "Venture" and "3-Speed" on it. I left it uncovered the last few winters so it is very old and rusted compared to the picture from two summers ago when I bought it. It also has a rusted wire basket attached to the front. It was stolen between 8 AM and 8 PM on July 8, 2014

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 8 AM and 8 PM today my bike was stolen from the garage area where I park. I recently started locking my bike next to my parking spot because it was too difficult for me to carry up and down the stairs to my apartment. It was locked in a corner, directly next to where I park my car. I suspect that someone may hang out in that corner over night and there were signs that the bike may have been urinated on (noticed on Saturday).

Jamis Coda

Location

Residence
N Allen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
J98019694
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Very similar to the stock 2010 Jamis Coda, with the addition of kickstand and Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal. Has front and rear lights, and a mount for bike computer. Attached photo is a catalog photo. I don't have one of my actual bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a gated parking pad, in a shed with heavy duty keyed padlock. I found the lock missing, shed and gate open this morning close to noon. There is a second bike in the shed, but only one was taken. Either someone was hoping to get lucky opening a random shed, or had seen me store the bike in there.

Trek 1200

Location

Home
Sacremento
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
None :(
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition! Smaller Womans Trek ( slightly older model ) road bike. Has brown leather bar tape and a black seat. Teal writing, model number 1200.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
the downstairs neighbors left a door unlocked that goes into the storage room where there were at least ten different bikes. The their came in through that door some time in the night and took my girlfriends Trek. The person must have been going house to house looking for unlocked doors because the back door isn't easy to spot.

Giant

Location

612 W Patterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
M18
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was it great condition. I messed up the front brakes though one day cleaning it.

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?: 
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Have not filed a report yet

Bianchi Pista

Location

Paulina & Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Gang Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No tape on black bull horn handle bars. One front brake. Back wheel is different from front wheel. Pedals have old toe straps. Back wheel has fixed and free wheel gears. Saddle is black and slightly torn.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Thieves most likely had huge wire cutters, there was a mark where they had initially tried to cut the lock then a second where they had successfully cut it. most likely at 2 or 3 in the morning. Frame was worth 300 dollars at least so thieves may have known the value of the bike given there was a second bike (a Sole cruiser) that was worth 400 beside it that was not cut that also had a u lock.

Schwinn Passage

Location

Pottawattomie Park
7340 N. Rogers
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 in. mens
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched-up from 28 years worth of city cycling but it great working order. Human Rights Campaign sticker on top bar, plastic mud guards front and rear. One bottle carrier. Rear rack. Black light foam handlebar wrapping (coming off). Solid black rubber tires.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the fence in front of the iGo Car spot at Pottawattomie Park on Rogers Ave. while I had the iGo Car rental to run a couple errands. When I returned with the car, the bike was gone.

Fuji Sagres

Location

33 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's medium
Color: 
Purple/ Grey with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, with a black seat bag attached. My bike pedals had toe clips with straps and a small mileage tracker on the handlebars.

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?: 
9.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked my bike right outside of my office building on Monday morning right before 9am. When I came down at 6:30pm, the frame and back tire were gone. They left the front tire that was locked to the bike rack. (Older U-lock with round key) Thank you!

Schwinn Voyageur

Location

Rogers Park
1345 W. North Shore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2014 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a rear rack with a black milk crate. It has modified handlebars with new grey grips. It also has a new grey wheel.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
After a party I simply forgot to lock the bike. It was standing in my backyard which is pretty open to the alley.

1981 Trek 410

Location

Interior apartment hallway landing
Laflin and 18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
007796
Size: 
24"
Color: 
White with a few red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition, newly painted (no decals/stickers/names), had cruiser style handlebars with one leather handle, no seat, a front basket the same color as the bike with wooden planks on the bottom of the basket bike had no chain or brakes.

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?: 
bike had been in the same location for 3 months (bike was stored inside)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in an interior hallway landing and it appears the perp came thru a window from a neighboring rooftop and took the bike along with another bike of mine!

Criticle Cycles Fixie/Single speed Road Bike

Location

7-11
California and Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - no reflectors or markings. Has bullhorn handlebars with tan grip tape.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
>1 min
Incident Description: 
Placed bike behind garbage can at 711. Went to use ATM. Returned less than a minute later and bike was gone.

1982 Trek 613

Location

interior apartment hallway landing
Laflin and 18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
039275
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Grey with blue Trek sticker on the downtube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition Single speed, had "bull-horn" handlebars that were wrapped in brown leather and had a rear rack with a wooden insert.

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?: 
bike was there for about 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in apartment hallway and it looks as if someone crawled thru a window from a neighboring rooftop and took the bike

Trek Verve 3

Location

House
2120 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu026c0704j
Size: 
25 inch frame. extended handlebar height
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, brand new. Black rack attached on the back. Extended height 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Possibly the garage door was left open while a resident was taking out garbage or simply forgot to close the door for some period of time and the bike was removed from the garage.

Mens Vintage Gazelle Bike

Location

Red Line Berwyn Stop
Berwyn and Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
32
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Gazelle European Bike with a light and a rack in back. The Bike is black, has no speeds, and is very old.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Vintage bike was locked to a pole just outside the Red Line Berwyn Stop. The closest streets are Broadway and Berwyn. I left the bike for a few days and found it missing including the lock. This bike is usually not desirable as it is old and one has one speed. It's a very large, black one speed bike, called a Gazelle.

Felt Z100

Location

2345 W Thomas Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S1CT06924
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red, White, Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is two years old, minor scratches around the frame below the handlebars from the lock.It is red, white and blue, with red foot straps, and white wheels. The handlebar wraps are also white.

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?: 
1 night

Scattante FR 330

Location

Home
W. Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SICFJ10A02578
Size: 
Men's 26
Color: 
Metallic Gray with red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was only 2 years old and used only during summer months.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Thief was able to get my electric garage door open and took all three bikes that were up on bike racks but locked to themselves. (Older U-locks with round keys) There was no way to ride any of the bikes and I suspect they were all throw on the back of a truck or van and driven off. The Scattante was the most valuable of the three. My wife's old bike was a blue mountain bike with flat tires, and locked. My kid's bike had flat tires, is white with orangish tires and it too was locked but taken.