Recent Reports

Black gt nomad

Location

Halsted orange line station
2600 s halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26' wheel , 21 speed
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metal pedals and rain guard installed. Good condition.

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?: 
Half a day
Incident Description: 
Double locked with. Both u lock and cable. Someone must have picked the lock because no sign of either cable or lock.

Surly CrossCheck

Location

612 Woodside Pl
Iowa City , IA
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M12115500
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is month and a half old. It has a black rear rack and silver shimano PD-M324 2-way pedals that are platform on one side and clip in on the other.

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?: 
Hours
Incident Description: 
I live in Iowa City, IA and had my bike stolen out of my garage this morning.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Logan Square
North Washtenaw & West Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Gloss Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gloss Black KHS Flite 100. Dent in the top tube. Silver riser handlebars with black grips. Front and rear brakes. Velo Plush Saddle. White Thermalite pedals with purple Hold Fast Straps. Set up single speed but has unused 16tooth cog on other side.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Kept inside apartment
Incident Description: 
Apartment was broken into, Bike was stolen along with Ipad, Stereo, and some jewelry.

schwinn crossfit

Location

soldier field
museum campus drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small adult
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
An older bike with bent teeth on the front gear. There's a Valparaiso University sticker on the top crossbar.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
During the Aids Run at Soldier Field I locked the bike to a rack on the East side of the stadium by the stairs around 8:30am. when I locked it up there was another bike locked to the rack. when I went back to the rack at 10:00am and it was gone.

2003 Giant Sedona

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Wheel;19" Frame
Color: 
Burgandy with white accents/forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good; some scratched on upper cross bar and forks;Seat bag and speedometer

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
We parked and locked two bikes to the bike rack outside LP Zoo and when we returned the bikes were missing. LP Zoo officials and CPD indicated that there have been a rash of thefts at the zoo recently.

2002 Ladies Trek Navigator 200

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK2C10361
Size: 
26" Wheel;14.5 =" Frame
Color: 
Sapphire Blue;White forks;silver lettering & accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
We parked and locked two bikes to the bike rack outside LP Zoo and when we returned the bikes were missing. LP Zoo officials and CPD indicated that there have been a rash of thefts at the zoo recently.

Raleigh men's 10 speed 1980

Location

Addison and Laramie 2nd apartment
Addison and Laramie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
22"-24"
Color: 
Light blue with Black and Tan tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty, decent condition. Left over CLR cleaner on rims and handle bar.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went to drop off some t shirts at my friends house. Locked my bike to the fence, locking only the frame with a cable and pad lock. When I returned in 20 minutes it was gone. My friend lives in an apartment building and his neighbors have about 15 people packed into a 2 bedroom apartment. I believe they stole my bike. I also have reason to believe they sell drugs because there are always young men and women out front, meeting up and shaking hands with people. This is on the corner of Addison and Laramie. They will stand outside throughout the day with people coming and going. Please help me find my bike, my father bought it in the 80's and that's all I have to remember him by.

2008 Specialized Crosstrail Expert

Location

Chicago Board of Trade Building (New bike rack against building)
Near S Financial Pl and W Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unsure
Size: 
unsure
Color: 
Silver/Gunmetal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good/Excellent condition. The bike also had universal strapless plastic toe clips. Also there were a pair of aerobars and elbow pads that I installed. There is a rear red light under the seat, and a bag under the seat as well. I also have a flicker bell attached to the aerobars. The bike has a water bottle holder. It is in great shape overall! http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2008/crosstrail/crosstrailexpert#specs

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I failed to lock the bike frame with my u-lock. I mistakenly only locked the front wheel (quick release) to the bike rack and the thief just took the frame and left the front wheel locked to the bike rack. THE SECURITY DESK IN THE CBOT BUILDING HAS VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE THEFT. THE THIEF'S DESCRIPTION IS MALE, WHITE, ABOUT 5'7" DRESSED AS A BIKE MESSENGER WITH A BACKPACK. I can't believe this brand new bike rack for over like 60 bikes, was just installed recently and is targeted so often. After talking to security guards from across the street from where it was stolen, they've seen the activity and describe it as an organized operation. Unfortunately they didn't see anything suspicious on that day. Interestingly enough, just around the corner, 2 front wheels were stolen the same day my bike was.

Trek Lexa

Location

Walgreens
1649 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU208C1401F
Size: 
54
Color: 
Ice Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, no distinguishable features.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked in my condo building for a maximum of 24 hours.

Republic Bikes Pluto

Location

3530 N Hoyne Block
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Cream frame. Cream tires. Cream chain guard. Hot pink bell. Brown leather seat. Brown leather grips. Blue brake cord.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Locked it to itself in backyard in Roscoe Village. Put it in a spot that would be out of view of the street or alley.

Schwinn Sporterra 4

Location

Residence
Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL Frame
Color: 
Silver Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a white light on front handlebars, splash guard on back tire, and U-Lock holder on the middle frame.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The frame was stolen and front wheel left with lock to metal gate.

1988 Club Fuji Road Bike

Location

Beacon/Leland
4715 N. Beacon Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
titanium with multi colored chevron on post
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good 2 water bottle racks (one black one red), black handle bar wrap with specks. Small puncture tear in seat

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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Garage service door was forceably entered and bike was stolen along with another bike and small saleable items.

Trek 7500

Location

Beacon/Leland
4715 N Beacon Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WW0137281
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Pearl / black logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 water bottle racks, logo is smeared on upper right side, kick stand, hub locks on tired and seat, black comfort seat, comfort handle bars. snap in attachments for lights. Bontrager wheels. computer nut on front wheel. black 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 not locked.

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?: 
10 days. was stolen early in the morning on Sep 26
Incident Description: 
Service door of garage was forceably entered and bike was stolen along with another bike and small saleable items.

2012 Trek 2.1

Location

Barn and Company
950 w wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, 2 large Camelbak water bottles in frame cages

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of Barn and company overnight. It was locked to a street sign that was uprooted to get at the bike

Giant Mountain Bike

Location

Antony Ablan
1035 N Marshfield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used, rear breaks are disconnected. And there's a U-lock attached at front.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Fuji Aloha 2.0

Location

In front of the shopping center
1437 W Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Yellow trim. U Lock possibly around aerobars.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
I either left the U lock like a bone head locked around the aerobars or the U lock was broken. I think the latter was the cause and I left the lock around the aerobars.

Trek 2008 Hybrid

Location

1500 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008, Good condition. Light brown leather seat and leather wrapping around handle bars. Has a sticker that says "VB Lofts" on it.

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?: 
I always keep it in my garage.
Incident Description: 
I always kept my bike in the locked garage behind my house. The neighbor who shares this garage with me left the garage door open and someone came in and stole the bike.

Trek Earl

Location

1215 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had clip-on back and front lights. It has two top-tubes. It is relatively new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up upon returning home at around 10:30pm on Sep 24. I left the house the following morning at around 8:15am to find my bike gone.

Magna Nightvision

Location

Truman College
Broadway & Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
About 52-54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition. It is blue and has drop handlebars that are wrapped in a lighter blue (than the bike frame) tape. There are no stickers saying the make or model on the frame, but there is a square grey stick on the frame that says "REP CHI." Black Bontrager seat with a black seat post and cable securing the seat to the frame. The bike is wired for a bike computer but the computer is not on the bike. The front fork is silver colored with shock absorbers.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode the bike to school and locked it up at 8:20 am. When I got out of class at 10:15 am, the bike was gone. The bike and lock were taken along with my white Specialized helmet that was locked up with the bike.

Specialized Tricross

Location

Home
1504 W. Henderson 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60206366F
Size: 
56
Color: 
Charcoal/flat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Flat black Specialized Tricross, only a hundred hours, so basically new. Yellow Bloomington Cycle registration sticker on main post of frame. Odometer, front and rear strobes, black rims. May or may not have mount for phone behind the handle bars. Registration number on the bottom of the bike.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
2010 Specialized Tricross was taken from my back yard at my residence, 1504 West Henderson Apt, 2F on August 21, 2013 between the hours of 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.