Recent Reports

Trek Navigator 200

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, January 4, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
G2922756
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Panracer T-serv tires, planet bike rear rack, black plastic fenders, gear gauge on handlebar

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Courtyard is locked and bike was stolen from courtyard bike rack.

raleigh bike, self-built

Location

#49 Bus
cermak and western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 20, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
raleigh bike-- self built. baby blue frame, white handled mustache style bars, White front tire, blue rear tire, red duct tape on handle bars, black fenders-- specifically one held to the bottom of the frame with zip ties.

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?: 
xxx
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on the #49 south at Cermak/Western. I called CTA 79th Garage several times to report my bike from 5pm to current with no luck .

Felt F95

Location

1734 W. 21st St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S1HT14118
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow handle bar tape and yellow tires. One water bottle cage. Good condition.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Left the apartment around 2:30 PM on December 31st and returned January 1. Home was broken into via bathroom window and bike stolen from inside the apartment. Not locked to anything inside apartment.

Cannondale T800

Location

745 sherman ave
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 21, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
full size
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pony shop sticker. black bar tape. brown seat. red back light on rear seat stay.

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?: 
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?: 
I lock it there every day
Incident Description: 
I returned from vacation to find my bike no longer in the stairwell. Asking around, other neighbors report stolen bikes as well

Jamis Coda Comp 2004

Location

Home
1048 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IwishIknew
Size: 
23"
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
DeoreXT Drive train, Ritchey stem, Ritchey OCR rear off center rims (black), Michelin Cyclocross Jet Tires, Black cell phone holder, blue ant speed and cadence sensor, Rear bike rack, Serfa seat, Avis brakes, flat bar, and rock shock seat tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone was got into our common areas and took a few UPS packages and took my bike. The ulock was on the frame, it's a Kryptonite combo lock.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Irving Park and Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White w/ red logo and black fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn frame, Red locking skewers, front and back headlight and taillight mounts.

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?: 
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?: 
6pm, stolen over night.
Incident Description: 
I woke up early for work and didn't see my bike where I usually lock it. I last locked it at 6pm the night prior.

Aluminum black aventon mataro

Location

Waveland Bowling
Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black with silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Black aventon fixed gear bike with SILVER fork!! Vuelta zero lite rims with some stickers peeled off. Front wheel is gatorskin and rear is vitorria.

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 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?: 
30 mins - 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Parking lot behind waveland bowling at addison and western. Thief lifted bike on the pole.

Mongoose Rockadile

Location

Longman and Eagle
2567 N. Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, touring tires, unusual handlebars, front suspension.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The day, last checked a few minutes before stolen

2008 Jamis Venura Sport Women's bike

Location

1152 W Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2015 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
women
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
just tuned in Brand new excellent condition

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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I check my bike daily and this morning I went down this morning and it was gone. This was locked to the metal stairs in a somewhat secure area that only residents should be able to access.

Cervelo P2 105

Location

Lakeview
Southport/George
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNP2DISC00244
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tri bike with aero 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?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of closed garage

Huffy Panama Jack

Location

Dollar Tree store
OAkdale Rd and Floyd Ave
Modesto , CA
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26inch
Color: 
Flat black,tan fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, standard black fenders swapped out for tan ones,no chain gaurd

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Unfortunately it wasnt
Incident Description: 
Left it out in front of the dollar tree (oakdale rd and Floyd ave)near the left entrance door for no more then 3 minutes

Specialized Sirrus

Location

45 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P9HA93393
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rear rack, comfort-style handlebars and locking skewers for the seat and wheels.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a U-lock through a pair of I-bolts in the wooden post that supports the back porch. Thief entered fenced back yard via unknown means and apparently pulled the I-bolts out of the post, and disappeared with bike, lock and I-bolts.

1 Raleigh Pursuit + 1 Raleigh Capri, both 1986ish

Location

1137 W Columbia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 21, 2015 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5J420
Size: 
23", both of them
Color: 
Black, both of them
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Capri has brown saddle, orange tires, riser bars + fenders Pursuit has suspended saddle, commuter bars + rear rack

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Gained access to basement without force, probably spare keys hid outside by neighbors. Other items stolen from basement as well. Basement had both pad lock + deadbolt, but neither had been damaged.

2011 Specialized Crux Elit

Location

Apartment
550 W. Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. Has silver shimano multi-purposed SPD pedals. Front tire is black and bike tire has red treading.

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 days
Incident Description: 
Was last ridden 12/10/15. Discovered it missing on 12/22/15. The bike room is only accessible via a key fob for building residents. I am awaiting the surveillance video from my building so I can pinpoint when and by whom it was stolen. Will update. Was also stolen with a brand new, matte white, Louis Garneau helmet.

Masi Speciale Fixed

Location

1900 W Winona
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 20, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a sticker on it that says "Adrian/Alexandra 2S" on bar just below the seat. Also has a sticker on it from the bike store it was purchased from, Get A Grip Cycles, in Chicago, IL

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed outside on Dec 12th on the back porch of our apartment. Hadn't realized the bike was missing until Dec 20 2015 as only been coming through the front door for the whole week. Gate in the back of the apartment complex may have been open as it seizes up when cold outside. Reported to property management group.

Diamond Back ascent

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, December 18, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27in
Color: 
bright yellow including the handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has 2 rips in the seat and has yellow handle bars the color of the bike. It was last seen with a purple bell, lights, and an upright water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike had been locked in our back passageway. It was last seen about 2 weeks ago. I was stolen some time between then and now.

Giant Hybrid

Location

2633 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small-med frame
Color: 
burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat rack on the back; broken mirror on left hand side; weird sticker that says "designed with women in mind!" on the bar underneath the seat. Generally good condition, though it was made around 1990. Heavy steel frame.

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?: 
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?: 
anywhere from 1-7 days (winter times)
Incident Description: 
Not sure when it was stolen - I last rode it last week but haven't been down in the storage room since. It was stolen from my building's laundry room.

Novara Arkham

Location

1034 W 18th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New this summer

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?: 
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?: 
My bike was on the second story on the landing, locked to the railing, inside a fence.

Ridley Oval

Location

Ukrainian Village
Thomas St and Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
red/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ridley Oval black and red track frame- 56", silver Thompson seat post, black Fizik Arione saddle, dark grey Mavic rims, black Shimano clippless pedals, Sram drivetrain-silver crank arms, black chain ring. I used Pinhead locking nuts to secure my front wheel, my stem, and my seatpost. I have a Giro sticker on the chain stay on the chain side.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Leaving the house at 12pm on Monday, I notice my bike missing. It was locked to my metal front gate on the side of the building the night before. I had an Abus Granit Futura Mini U-Lock, which I used to lock my back wheel and my frame to the metal fence, and was also stolen with the bike. There did not seem to be any aggressive marks on the fence around where my bike was locked, and no evidence was left of tools used. I used Pinhead locking nuts to secure my front wheel, my stem, and my seatpost.

1970's Schwinn Super Le Tour

Location

1030 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Not completely sure but believe it is a 56cm
Color: 
Black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is black and red paint. The frame has many dents and wear. There are two stickers on the frame one black and white and the other red and white. Contrary to the picture which is a bit dated the handlebar tape is actually black instead of white. The seat is brown leather with a tear from water damage in the back. THE MOST DISTINGUISHABLE characteristic is that i converted it to a single speed and also installed mud flaps around both the front and back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-5 days
Incident Description: 
The actual date of incident is questionable but most likely within the last week. The bike was left where i normally leave it on my back porch and may or may not have been locked at the time. One thing is for sure though that the lock is missing along with the bike so i assume it may have been locked to itself. There is no sign of struggle or any remaining debris from a lock breaking.