Recent Reports

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

845 E 56th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU112C5053G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Matte black w red&white decals on frame, white & black seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The brakes are regular style- not the disc brake shown in this photo. It also has the rack attached to the back of the bike. Also a water bottle holder to the frame. The rack was black and the black paint on the rack was chipped off a little. It also had a light mounted on the front under the handrail.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a wooden railing on 4/2/19 and was taken either overnight or the day after. It was located in a fenced-in area behind the apartment building.

Raliegh back alley drop bar

Location

Alley
3008 w ainslie st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
There is a hole in the metal fence to get to the back stairway of our building. Wooden railing was broken that bike was attached to and stolen.

unbranded / big box aluminum road bike

Location

1005 argyle st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 22, 2019 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
dont have
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red aluminum rims. rusted spokes. no seat nor collar. black friction tape. red bar ends. steel handle bars and stem. index sifters . stem mounted. 12 speed.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few months with occasional travel
Incident Description: 
believe bike was cut by city

TREK HYBRID MAN L BLACK

Location

Locked on Monroe
500 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 29, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TREK
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. TREK. Luggage rack. Side spoke protector for my kid when I put the kid carrier.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it up at 9:30am and it was gone by 3:45pm. I had a good quality lock, I can’t understand how they got through it unless I did not lock it properly.

Specialized Tarmac

Location

Jimmy Johns
2810 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Handlebar tape. Specialized s works logo on bike frame. All ultegra components with 105 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?: 
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: 
Working at Jimmy Johns (2810 N Clark) on Clark and Diversey as a bike deliver and left the bike outside the shop window. Sometime between 10 and 11 the bike was taken from the window.

Centurion Lemans RS

Location

2010 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58"
Color: 
gray/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage (1980s) with original components but a new saddle. 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Late Monday night, March 25, someone tried to enter my unit through the back door, which has access to the basement where my bike was kept. It's possible this person took the bike.

All City Space Horse

Location

2010 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, good condition. Rear rack, hybrid pedals, leather Brooks saddle.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Late Monday night, March 25, someone attempted to enter my unit through the back door, which has access to the basement where the bike was kept. It's possible the person attempting to enter our unit took the bike. The bike was last seen the day before, Sunday, March 24, and it was discovered missing on Thursday, March 28.

Schwinn Impact

Location

57th Street Metra Station
1530 E 57th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mid-90s model. 24-speed. No quick-release seat. Black rack over back wheel. Original '90s tires. Some rust on spokes, chain.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since Tuesday, 3/26 at 5:10 PM. I noticed it missing Thursday, 3/28 at 8:45 AM.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked at the 57th Street Metra station, under the underpass, third rack east of the station entrance.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

Foster
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly new looking

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 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?: 
Two Hours

Mongoose

Location

Montrose / Broadway
Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
5.7
Color: 
Green white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but great 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15mins
Incident Description: 
I shoped in Target by Broadway I was gone 15 mins and I went out and it was gone.

Trek Crossrip 1

Location

3728 N. Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU035C2906N
Size: 
49
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has SHIMANO PD-M324 CLIPLESS/CLIP PEDALS and BLACK SEAT PACK

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All winter
Incident Description: 
Bike was in private garage which was left open by a neighbor. When returning home, the bike was missing from the garage.

Giant Brava 2014

Location

320 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 22, 2019 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GX303836
Size: 
Small
Color: 
black, white pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Brava Cyclocross bike stolen downtown Chicago between 11:45am and 4pm, despite my ABUS Mobile Security Bordo lock. Small Giant Brava SLR0 in pink/white/black with bike rack, pink bar tape & pedals and some stickers & accessories. Rear wheel locked with locking skewer.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 3-4 hours

Raleigh Mojave 8.0 Mountain Bike

Location

512 W Arlington Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a piece of black electrical tape around the frame, securing the brake wire.

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?: 
Was not locked, was in my backyard tucked away.
Incident Description: 
My bike was tucked behind my porch in the back yard of my apartment. It is always kept back there, usually locked. My backyard is tucked away out of sight, and someone wouldn't be able to have access without walking through 2 other yards and through a private parking lot.

Bianchi - Eros

Location

2659 w Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 to 57
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Bianchi road bike in great condition. It has white handle bars and a white saddle. Letters (Bianchi and Eros) are posted in a white font. The gear shifter is located closer to the frame than versus on the handle bars. It also has a working bike sticker on the frame.

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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my home between 4:30pm and 8pm on March 16th. Person may have been seen with bike around the intersection of Augusta and Washtenaw.

Kent La Jolla Men's Cruiser Bike

Location

4806 n clark street
Lawrence and clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 17, 2019 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Black/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Changed the seat to also be green. The basket was zip tied to the handlebars. The chain had began rusting. One of the fenders rattled easily. There were light scratches around the middle of the bike frame where I kept the lock. There were flashing green light caps on the tires plug

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
3 hours from when I last saw it to when I found it to be stolen
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street lamp, it’s a new building but no bike racks have been installed yet. Saw bike at 5:30pm and when I came out at 8:30/9pm it was gone.

Scott-Solace20Disc -2016-Blk/Red-L56

Location

University of Chicago, Social Science Building
1126 E 59th St
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EN4781
Size: 
L56
Color: 
Red, Black, White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in almost perfect condition. The brake for the front tires does not catch properly, small degree of rust on chain and cranckset. The cleats are covered over by gray commuter pads.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked as well as possible. A kryptonite lock and a kryptoflex cable secured both wheels and the frame. It was locked to a bike rack. The thieves used a bolt cutter to remove the lock, took both bike and cable. This happened in front of the social science building at the University of Chicago. I am inconsolable - I loved that bike.

Cannondale Catalyst 3

Location

1300 N Milwaukee Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
YB96600
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
Charcoal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new, slightly dirty. I took it on one trip. There’s very little wear.

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?: 
8 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was right outside my door in the hallway of my apartment building. After work it was missing.

Kona Rove ST

Location

Bike rack
Ashland & Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F87EL4643
Size: 
48
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fender, rear rack, helmet, saddle bag with tools.

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?: 
Hour
Incident Description: 
Bike Stolen corner Ashland and Berwyn from bike rack on south east corner of street.

Specialized Crux

Location

Bike room
443 W Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601012774J
Size: 
58cm Frame, 700c rims
Color: 
Black frame, blue and red accent marks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Splashes of black tar on the underside of the frame. Black fenders on both wheels.

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Police report was filed the same day of the incident. R.D. No. JC151997 The bicycle was used daily. The last time I saw the bike was February 13th at 6am. The bicycle was found missing on February 14th at 5:15am. The theft happened in the middle of the night prior to me coming down into the bike room. The thief was caught on camera. The Chicago Police have still not come to pick up the footage to add to the police report. The thief entered the apartment complex using a screwdriver and went down into the basement where he broke into the bike room and stole two bikes, one of which were mine.

Nova Pro 48cm Burnt Red Jamis Bike

Location

515 N State Street Building, in stairway to the east of building
515 N State Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 1, 2019 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U137K04371
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Burnt Red (Maroon)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased just last year. Pretty dirty with slightly rusted disc brakes. Had cyclocross tires. Purchased at Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square.

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately three hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with U-lock to a railing outside 515 N. State Street in downtown Chicago. I left the bike for three hours and it was gone upon return. The lock was missing with the bike. Occurred around 2-3pm IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.