Recent Reports

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Home
2138 west webster ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc606054380h
Size: 
Large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition, but the back tire was a little flat when it was stolen

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
locked bike up (U-lock) to a chain link fence overnight behind my apartment, and came out the next morning and it was gone.

Schwinn Discover City Series

Location

Kimball Brown Line CTA Station
3365 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
53.9 x 7.5 x 31.9 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a bike bell with the word "go" written on it, water bottle rack, cell phone mount attached to handle bar, squeaky left brake, "Discover: City Series"

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 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?: 
Approximately 18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign pole in front of Kimball Brown Line entrance. The street sign or pole had to have been unscrewed in order to have stolen the bike. The bike was locked with a cable through back tire and seat and connected to a yellow and black New York U-lock which was around the pole, frame, and front tire. My purple helmet was also wrapped in the cable and also stolen as a result.

Trek

Location

Wolcott and Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Matted black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few years old. Good shape. Trek cruiser bike that's matte black.

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?: 
Only unlocked 1 day
Incident Description: 
Left bike unlocked for first time during the day. Was stolen from under my deck by time I arrived home from work.

2015 Diamondback Haanjo Metro Alternative Road Bike

Location

Medical Sciences Building - UIC
835 S Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, red water bottle cage, gel seat

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Medical Sciences Building at UIC medical campus on South Wolcott. Went to class for 2 hours and bike was gone upon return.

Sole' Mandrake

Location

Home
4456 N Sheridan Rd Apt3
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue gray with orange rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Installed 2 hand brakes one silver and one black. Black pedals. Orange lights on the rims. Had cell phone holder and light holder in handlebars. Sole' mandrake.

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
U-locked to self.

Opus Adagio 2.0

Location

Eddy Street & Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SIC0G14H01394
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly purchased on 7/19/15. Has Rear Rack, Fenders,Panier, Kickstand.

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?: 
Not locked. Garage door was Inadvertently left open for approximately 2 hours.
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was inadvertently left open for about two hours. Someone walked in through the alley and took the bike. A police report has been filed.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

1448 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BI-0407-C85JK08
Size: 
Men
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is an oval Village Cycle sticker on the down tube, and a small Village Cycle ticker on the seat tube with the number 1122. There is also a gold colored metal tag hanging from the top tube (I believe it has the number 30 on it, or something close). It's a 2006 bike with reasonable wear on 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
This occurred at Western Avenue, near LeMoyne (Humboldt Park). I am waiting on the security camera footage to confirm, but a construction worker next door noted that the door to the condo building had been propped open with a rug. That person came in and took the bike from the building stairwell where we store our bicycles. If I get more information from the security camera footage I will update.

Miyata (model unknown)

Location

Joel Hall Dancers & Center
5965 N. Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle is about 20 years old. There is rust around the seat shaft, and the brakes were replaced somewhat recently. It has mountain bike tires; the front tire was replaced somewhat recently, and looks slightly different than the back tire. It has a red rear light and front reflector; there is also a seat-mounted carrying shelf with pink bungie cords over the back tire.

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?: 
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 little less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my bicycle to Joel Hall Dance Center around 2:50pm, locked it to the bike rack out front, and went in to take a ballet class. When I came out to ride my bicycle home, I discovered that the bike, along with my lock, were no longer there.

Soma Groove

Location

3300 block (Alley)
S Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with red/orange accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with red lettering. One black rim one orange rim. Red-taped bullhorn handlebars. Old chrome Schwinn friction shifters on headset. Fenders and rear rack.

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?: 
three hours
Incident Description: 
Thief got into garage and took bike.

Schwinn

Location

Zoup!
177 W Washington st
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pink, White, and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. White grips on handle bars, seat angled down.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I was going to work and I locked my bike up on a bicycle stand across the street from where I work. I was in the shop from 1:00 pm to 3:50 pm and when I came out my bike and chain were gone.

Trek ONE series

Location

McCormick Student Village - Illinois Institute of Technology
Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU321C1676H
Size: 
60
Color: 
Black/Silver/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition. kryptonite bike lock holster on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
At about this time I was walking back into my dorm complex and realized that my bike was not where I had placed it. This is solely when I realized the bike was stolen, yet the even could have taken place before then and I may not have noticed.

Raleigh

Location

1014 n Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, I am a 5'10 male
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Refurbished, got it from a store in Boston that puts new parts on older frames. Guessing the frame is from the late 80's or 90's. Has paddle shifters, a new thin seat, Shimano shifters (I think they are called shifters?), upright handle bars, small piece of plastic on the handlebars I would strap my light to, colorful Raleigh crest, silver peddles.

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?: 
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?: 
~1 mo
Incident Description: 
Noticed it on the 31st, could have been taken during the week earlier. Wasn't taken more than a week before the 31st.

Pink Schwinn Urban Bike

Location

5020 S Cornell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, just few scratches

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Yesterday I left my bike unlocked by a rack. The lock was positioned in the top part of my bike, in the same way represented in my picture, but it was not blocking any wheel cause I needed to use my bike again quickly. If you see a pink Schwinn bike with a lock inserted in the top part, please contact me!

SURLY BIG DUMMY

Location

1933 N. DAMEN
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Surly Long Tail "Big Dummy" With Xtra Cycle Bags on the back. This is a very distinguishable bike! There are not many of this original style in Chicago. Vintage Brooks saddle, i-phone case, and halogen light. Rear handle bars with orange grips for a child.

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
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from underneath my stairs @ coach house on Damen and Armitage. Left unlocked for one night :(

KHS Flite 720

Location

Ukrainian Village
2032 w cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm, taller bike
Color: 
Black frame, KHS in White letters, blue grip tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Really good condition. Black Frame, KHS label in White. Bright Blue grip tape. 2 Black Gator skin tires with orange 'gatorskin' text on tires. Black Selle Italia Seat. Bright Blue pedals. Picture of bike was the first day I bought it, I have since put the gator skin tires, blue pedals and black selle italia seat on 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting unlocked on back porch inside our house/apartment. a worker hired by landlord left the back door open and bike was stolen

Raleigh

Location

CVS
3944 Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
30
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red grip tape and large memory foam 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 min
Incident Description: 
Went into cvs, realized I didn't have wallet and came out. Bike was gone.

Trek fx 7.3

Location

Daley center
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu015c7828h
Color: 
Black with green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has the remains of a wireless speedometer on the front tire

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?: 
Since 8 am. Discovered gone at 6:30 pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on the Clark street side of the Daley Center. Completely gone.

Raleigh Detour 2.5

Location

Presidential Towers
555 W. Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
4149T10477
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new; barely ridden.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at bike rack in front of Presidential Towers, 555 W. Madison. Went to nearby health club. Bike was found missing along with lcok about 45 minutes later. No traces found at scene and no known witnesses.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Cuyler and Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602050960J
Size: 
M
Color: 
Electric blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's bright blue so it stands out from a lot of other bikes. The quick release tires have been replaced by pinhead locks so the tires can't be removed without the keychain (or brute force).

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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from an enclosed area right from in front of my apartment door. This is the usual spot I've been leaving the bike and we've never had any incident before (others store their belongings outside their apartment too).

Diamondback Clarity

Location

606 Trail Wood Street Entry Way on Wood Street by St. Marys School
Wood Street and Bloomingdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black, red trim, white handles and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty much like new. No real visible wear and tear, very minor scratches in the frame that weren't very noticeable.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up on Wood Street right off of the 606 Trail entry way on Wood St.