Recent Reports

Fuji Special Road Racer SS Bike

Location

My apartment
1312 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
F7H09367
Size: 
Medium. (18-20"?)
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spokes are tipped with chrome. Orange saddle. Black tires with reflection stripe going around them. This bike is an older frame. Chrome toe clips and black/chrome pedals. Break levers are quite old and wobbly.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike up with a thick Kryptonite cable and heavy duty padlock. some time in the evening, between midnight and 11am, the bike was stolen. Don't know how or at exactly what hour.

Mercier

Location

alleyway between 18th St and 18th Place
18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
47-50 cm
Color: 
kelly green frame with bronze deep-welled `wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 4 years old, some cosmetic damage to the frame, most factory parts (except pedals) have been replaced. Recently taped drop-down handlebars, and back tire was replaced shortly before bike was stolen. Frame is Mercier but unmarked; small black rack above black tire.

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?: 
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?: 
between 8 and 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I almost never leave my bike out overnight, but the Saturday night before I was moving out of my apartment I locked it to a metal fence in the alley adjacent to my building. When I left my apartment the next morning (Sunday about 8:00am) bike and lock were missing but fence to which it was locked appeared unharmed--assuming someone cut through my U-lock either very late at night or early in the morning. After talking to staff at my local bike shop, my guess is someone stole the bike to sell at a local flea market.

6KU Fixie Single Speed

Location

Grover Cleveland School
N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is completely black and was fairly used for a year. I believe the tires are Continental SuperSport Plus (they are not the stock tires). The only brake is on the front right hand side and does not work properly. There are white scratches in place of my U-lock and water bottle holder (were not attached when stolen). There was only one reflector and it was red, right under the seat. The inner tube valve is longer on the rear valve that the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in my locked garage at 11 PM. I woke up at 5 am for work and went to my car and noticed my bike was missing, so it was stolen between 11PM and 5 AM. Nothing else was missing (I hope not) and no damage was done to my garage door/lock/vehicles.

2012 Allez Specialized

Location

2640 west Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new, has a Johnny sprockets sticker on the stem

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?: 
Door was left open from 4:39 to 5:15 pm on August 1st
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open from 4:39 from 5:15 pm on August 1st, someone during that time (when people were home) took the bike

Men's Panama Jack Beach Cruiser

Location

Wicker Park
1800 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was like new. It has a wooden Panama Jack rack attached to the back of the bicycle. In the front there is an attached piece where a child Yepp bike seat was attached although the child seat was not affixed when it was stolen.

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?: 
Less than a few hours
Incident Description: 
Our garage was left open overnight and our bikes were taken by be morning. This is right next to wicker park and off an alley that has a lot of traffic.

Womens Electra 7D Townie 7 speed Beach Cruiser

Location

Wicker Park
1800 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
cream/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle was like new with a saddle colored leather seat and leather handlebars. It was stolen out of our garage.

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?: 
Less than a few hours
Incident Description: 
We have a finicky garage remote and our garage was left open. We usually always lock our bikes up in our garage but my husband had just brought them back from being at the beach late and didn't lock them. Of course that night our garage was left open.

Fuji men's road bike

Location

4859
N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Blue, with silver, black, and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two water bottle holders on the frame. One of them is broken.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the street sign pole the night before. It was last seen at around 11:30pm on July 30th, and it was found to be stolen the next morning, on July 31st, at around 9:30am. The bike was stolen at some point during the night of the 30th/into the morning of the 31st.

Nashbar Aluminum frame 105 Groupset

Location

Soul City Church
1150 W Adams Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black White/Red Trim White Drop Handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, several stickers

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?: 
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 Hours
Incident Description: 
Went to brunch after church and cable had been cut and bike taken when I returned.. There was actually an unlocked bike sitting at the same rack.. smh

Jamis Beatnik 2013

Location

1521 W. Thomas St., 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XU50788
Size: 
59
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Has a rip on the seat, lights on the front and back, back fender, and a cell phone mount. Has a sticker on the frame that says, "Be Great Out There"

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?: 
Placed there every night.
Incident Description: 
Put my bike in a locked back building (as I always do) on Friday, July 28th at 6pm. Bike was missing when I went to get it on Monday, August 1 at 9am.

Trek FX 7.4 Disc

Location

Apartment
1521 W Thomas St Apt 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU351C9840H
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Flat Black with Blue Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new, 500 miles on it. Had silver wheel locking skewers with a triangular shaped head. Had a black and orange air pump on it, as well as a sigma odometer.

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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of rear house, bike was locked behind a large metal door. When we woke up, the bikes were gone, the door hadn't been broken into from what we can tell.

Torker Interurban

Location

1730 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DAI029517
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
pearl brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a bright yellow cupholder and a brass bell. The handle wrap was starting to unravel on the right handlebar. Bike was 1.5 years old and in like-new condition. It had a flat tire at the time it was stolen.

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 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?: 
7-10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in my backyard to the fence. Bike had a flat and so was left unattended until I had time to fix it, so likely the thieves could see it was unmoved for several days. My U-Lock was too short to lock it to the top bar of the fence so it was only locked to the chain link. The chain link was cut and bike taken away.

Ocean Pacific Beach Cruiser

Location

2223 N. Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White frame with blue fenders, black Schwinn seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has stickers on it that say "Stabettes", "WTB Girls Bike Club" and "Get a Warrant." Valve caps are cat and Lisa Simpson. Tropical print on chain guard and frame. In pretty bad shape/why would anyone want to take this 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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in yard, right next to house, around 10pm while I was awake and inside apartment. Yard is not fenced in and open to the back alley. Thief/thieves were probably walking through the alley and saw it. Near Logan Square Boys and Girls Club. Noticed bike was gone at 11:30pm.

Sanwa (refurbished)

Location

Logan Square
Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
107250
Size: 
Women's medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple matte spray paint with purple grip tape, Alexrims, multi-speed

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a private garage. The bike was not locked to anything. The door of the garage was opened.

Trek 7300

Location

2141 W Schiller St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20in
Color: 
Blue-Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bottle holder mounted on.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage

Trek

Location

Home
2608 N. 73rd CT
Elmwood Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~10 years old but in good condition. Mountain bike with road tires. Mirror on left handle bar. Bell on handle bar. Krypton it's u-lock with cable through the seat. Gel seat.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn't locked. In my garage.
Incident Description: 
Left garage open by mistake for 2 hours and bike was taken from it

Purefix, The Juliet

Location

Pilsen
Ashland and 18th place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Reflectors may not be there and the purefix sticker on the frame was peeling off.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Lock was left on bike rack unbroken, they must of removed the front tire then stole the bike.

Jamis

Location

Downtown
State and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Severely scratched brake levers, Jamis name in white with a white and red line on lower middle bar, small black pouch, only one white fleet or on handle bar that's loose, two water bottle holders, rack on rear wheel

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?: 
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?: 
40 mins

Trek Cronus 2013

Location

Outside of Brazilian Bowl
3204 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Navy blue with bright pink handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Cyclocross bike with road tires. Navy blue with bright pink handlebars. Crank brothers egg beater pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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?: 
30 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolem from a bike rack north of Belmont on Broadway.

Cervelo S5

Location

Home
902 W Roscoe St Apt 4
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. including zipp 404s with a power meter.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
in my locked garage. no sign of breaking in. on a rack wedged behind another bike and cars.

Liv Giant Alight 2

Location

Logan Square Fitness
2734 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA4S0184
Size: 
Medium size, seat sits low
Color: 
Teal and White frame, with Black/Gray handlebars and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer Live/Giant bike purchased form BFF bikes. It is MISSING a FRONT TIRE! I have the front tire and the lock which was NOT taken! There is a BFF sticker facing outward underneath the frame. There is pink on the seat, and the brakes get real squeaky in the rain. My handlebars have rotated in the heat, so they face downward too. It was fairly new and purchased just over a year ago. Thanks!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike lock in the front and they took the rest of the bike apart to get the lock off of my bike. The lock was then left along with the front tire.