Recent Reports

K2 T9 Mystic

Location

outside Anti Cruelty Society
510 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
0030420442
Size: 
Adult small, women's step through
Color: 
maroon with small flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Sticker: Harbor House #207 Blue LED wheel lights, both wheels

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?: 
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?: 
8:30 am, not there at 5:30pm
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside anti Cruelty Society on LaSalle Street. Whole bike and lock gone at 5:30 pm

Cannondale Tiagra

Location

2852 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YM00173
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black and white cannondale with small bag on seat, tri-bike style

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?: 
bike was not locked
Incident Description: 
someone broke into our garage, lifting the garage door. took the bike off the hooks on the wall of the garage and left.

Raleigh Hybrid bicycle (2003/2004)

Location

House
Nassau Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2018 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue and White with silver trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with a child seat adapter attached. Bike was stolen with Instep bike trailer attached.

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?: 
Bike was not locked in my backyard. 2 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle and trailer where stolen from fenced-in backyard between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Bike was located next to back porch and grill.

GT Transeo 4.0 L 16

Location

Garage
1517 W Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 13, 2018 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM16E500795
Size: 
Womens Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only Used a couple of time.

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Neighbor came home and noticed the her bike and my bike was missing. Garage door was open, when we left the house it was closed.

Gravity Road Bike (Silver/Black)

Location

2538 W Charleston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
PPM (Planned Property Management) Sticker on the Front, Presto valve tires, small LED headlight and tail light, black Blackburn pump attached to frame, chrome water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
3 Months
Incident Description: 
Incident happened between 6:05PM 8/18 and 12:00PM 8/19 when said bike was noticed to be missing (Have camera footage of bicycle's location prior to 6:05PM 8/18. Bicycle was locked behind a closed metal fence where the cable was cut and lock left behind at the scene.

Citizen Miami

Location

Union Station
444 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
A801200840
Size: 
compact
Color: 
sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2018 model, white fenders, blue brake/shift cables, clean & in good repair

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?: 
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?: 
approx 12 hr
Incident Description: 
newer Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 lock picked open and left on sidewalk, locked to city rack 8:00 AM and discovered missing 9:00 PM, in front of FFC gym

Trek

Location

1760 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Light blue/Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black zipper bag under seat. Black curved handlebars. Diamondback bike seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked outside of 1760 N Wells at a bike lock with several bikes.

TREK FX 2 2018

Location

COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
111 N. LAKE SHORE DRIVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU077C4427M
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
ORANGE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 HOURS
Incident Description: 
LOCKED AT BIKE RACK IN FRONT OF COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB

1979 Zabrakenko

Location

663 W Buckigham Pl., uniit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 6, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61/63cm
Color: 
maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a 1979 Zebrakenko about a 61/63 cm. It has a metal badge on the steering tube and also a sticker badge on the seat tube. It has 531 Reynolds steel stickers on the frame as well. I don't think that one had a model or name associated with 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
behind a fence

No name

Location

720 N Larrabee St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Deep v rims, swept back handlebars, front rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
2 minutes (food delivery)
Incident Description: 
Had bike stolen from outside luxury apartment complex during a food delivery

Specialized Dolce

Location

1511 W Cullom Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602105987M
Color: 
Turquoise and lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Rack on back. Water bottle attachment present.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months

Trek 2.1

Location

Millennium Park
239 E Randolph Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU342G0116E
Size: 
47 cm frame, 700 cm wheels
Color: 
White/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle has a Trek Diamond Men's Hybrid; mountain frame, with road bike wheels on it. There's an old Madison bike registration decal on the frame under the seat, number P32304. The frame is white with yellow as the secondary color, and has a large dent in it. There is (or was) an air pump and water bottle holder on the frame, as well as front and rear lights attached. Variable gear shifters, 14 speeds, with Shimano SPD pedals.

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?: 
3 hours

Raleigh City Sport Skyline

Location

Fine Cleaners
1359 W Barry St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Not registry with Chicago, but has a Wisconsin sticker
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Has a rear rack. Planet bike front and back fenders. Brooks leather saddle with suspension coils.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
An hour

Trek FX 7.2

Location

Office Building
300 S. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61" or XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Black bike, rear rack with a large black metal basket on it. Had a small cloth bag under the seat. Disc brakes. It's a big bike but I'm tall so the seat was raised higher than most bikes.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a permanent bike rack in front of 300 S. Wacker with a good Abus U-lock. I saw it at noon on my way to lunch and it was gone by 5pm. They took the lock too. This was right on Wacker in broad daylight. Second time in two years from the same spot.

Bianchi Pista Chrome Steel 2012

Location

Kerry Wood Cubs Field
3400 N Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Chrome/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks Saddle, black wheels, brown leather handlebar tape on bullhorns

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?: 
20 mins

Vilano

Location

Taylor Schaub
Kinzie and Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In shape road bike, white frame with standard wheels about 54cm. Says Vilano on the side in black/red. One rear red flashing light. Black handlebars. Was stolen at Wells and Hubbard underneath the brown line on Monday, August 13th.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up at Wells and Kenzie underneath the brown line at 6:30pm. Returned to location at 11:30pm and both bike and lock was missing.

Bianchi

Location

1334 N. Cleveland Ave., Unit G
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
The size for an adult male with height 5'10"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is almost exactly 2 years old. It has minor rusting on some of the nuts as it has been left outside the last couple of months. It had a black and red chain with a black and neon green u-lock. It had a water bottle holder on the bottom of the frame and a bike rack for saddle bags on the back.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
It has always been locked here for nearly 4 months
Incident Description: 
Bikes were there at midnight. By 7:30 am bikes were gone. Three in all.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

3353 S Hamilton
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AM66762
Size: 
51
Color: 
GREY MATE WITH LIGHT GREY ACCENTS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White color bottle holder, white road bike pedals, mod fenders and a small cheap on right side of fork with phone holder on stem.

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?: 
Bike was in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.

Trek 1.2 H2 Compact 2016

Location

Village Discount Outlet
2246 N Lawndale Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56-60?
Color: 
Black with White and Orange trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Gears are a bit squeaky. Handlebar tape on right side is messed up.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a pay to park sign which was right next to the parking meter in front of the Village thrift store on Milwaukee and Armitage. I go into the store for a couple hours and when I come out the bike is no longer there neither is the lock.

Surly Karate Monkey

Location

1460 N Sandburg Ter, Apt 2809
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M18011377
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The knobby mountain bike tires have been replaced with huge, smooth city tires. The 27.5 x 2.8 inch tires stand 33 inches off the ground and are about as wide as your hand; noticeably larger than most standard mountain bike tires.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked in front of my building Thursday evening around 8 pm. By 7 am Friday morning it was gone.