Recent Reports

Critical Cycles

Location

Humboldt Park
2441 W. Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks like new. All flat black. Setup as a fixed gear. No labels. There are two distinguishing features that are different than the photo. 1) I recently replaced the bull horns with narrow flat bars (black). And 2) there is only a front brake, no back break.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in our two car garage behind my house along with my vehicle. The garage is shared with one other tenant.

Dawes vintage road bike

Location

the violet hour
1520 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
green with gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tiny wooden handlebars, yellow bike seat, chipped and worn all over. Gold back wheel, silver front wheel.

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 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?: 
2 hours

2006 Jamis Durango 3.0

Location

Ukrainian Village
2329 W Walton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
2”, 14”, 15.5”, 17”, 19”, 21", 30lbs
Color: 
Red (some grey and black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition considering I've been riding it for ten years. The paints is a little warn off in places though. Disc Brakes, Front Suspension. 27-speed. Back tire got replaced last year and is a bit fatter than the front one.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to side railings of the stairs to my house on Walton St in Ukrainian Village. It was stolen between 12pm and 2pm. I walked out at noon and it was there. Two hours later I went back out to go for a ride and the bike had disappeared. I will file a police report too but wanted to post this asap.

Trek 400

Location

1836 N. Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2016 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a decent wheel-set. Lot of paint chips from locking it up. Had some stickers from it's original purchase. Other than that just your average single speed road bike.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened overnight from the front porch. The picture attached is of the same model / color, but i had a straight handlebar and single speed.

S. E. Bike Draft Lite

Location

2704 N. Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
26in
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single gear mens bike. Yellow. Straight handlebars. Excellent condition.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack with cable lock on sidewalk. Stepped away for approximately 90 minutes for a meeting. Upon return to the site bike and lock were gone.

Schwinn racer

Location

Logan & California
Logan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather seat with brown grips

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?: 
Bike was inside a locked building and inside a basement
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked building! Meaning someone breaks into buildings to steal things. Not surprising.

Scott Sub 45

Location

Sidewalk
740 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a silver basket in the front, a rear rack in the back, hybrid pedals (clipless on one side; flat on the other), and a terry saddle. It is well loved but in good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Overnight (~12 hours)
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a street sign. There were two other bikes nearby at a bike rack. When I returned in the morning, my bike was gone, and the other two bikes were unharmed.

Giant

Location

2920 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with a lot of brewery stickers all over

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from 3 rd sorry balcony inside a locked gated apartment building

Giant LIV Escape

Location

Shakespeare Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 2 years old; purchased brand new. Stickers on it included Revolution Brewery, OHIO, beer stickers

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Mine and my husbands bikes were stolen from our porch from our gated apartment building. The people must have walked in when residents walked our or jumped fence to get to second story apartment porch and stole both bikes.

Schwinn Vintage Road Bike

Location

Hyde Park
East 61st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Matte Green/Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte green finish with lime green taped handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen off a 3rd story back porch

2010 Gary Fisher Rail

Location

514 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
58/59cm
Color: 
Black with silver/white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, minor white scratches on top tube. Gatorskin tires.

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?: 
2 days since last use.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stored inside apartment building on shared first floor. The building is locked. Discovered that bicycle was missing today, possibly yesterday.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U156K00964
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black road bike

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?: 
Not sure in between 3-6 hours

Turin single speed

Location

1923 w belle plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle light brown Handle bars light brown and tattered

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

Trek 520

Location

HOme
2358 W. Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU294MW5207 H1025
Size: 
64 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue handle bar tape; shifters are the end of bike handlebar; different color/type of braking gear on handlebar from previous work

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Unknown time of entry into garage. Date is approximate.

Trek 7100

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens 20"
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively good condition. The right twist shifter is different than the left, since it was recently replaced and is not the original.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

1034 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple water bottle holder, new tires and seat, rack on the back tire, smallish size tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
maybe a few hours
Incident Description: 
I am not sure exactly. The bike was taken from the front lobby of my building. The door is typically locked, but someone must have gotten in.

Haro Vector

Location

Margaret Manor North
940 W. Cullom Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had bull horn handles and a rack on the back

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes before it was stolen
Incident Description: 
It was caught on camera. Thief appeared to have a master key to the lock. Unlocked it and rode it away as if it were his own bike. :(

Fuji Flair

Location

Lawndale & Wolfram
Lawndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame w/ white handlebar tape; at the time, front brake was disengaged and did not work; Working Bikes sticker; black Masterlock u-lock attached to the 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 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?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
I came home with my bike at 4:00pm, left it in my in the back room of my apartment (screened in by a sliding door and walls), returned at 5:00pm and it was missing.

Raleigh Mixte single speed

Location

lawndale & wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple handle bar tape, blue chain, Galaxy pedals. white and black seat

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
starting at 11pm
Incident Description: 
was left on an interior enclosed porch and the door was left unlocked

Cannondale M300

Location

5907 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
L637NIZFC
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. The headset locknut is stripped so does not tighten fully. Has toe straps, has black cannondale bike rack on the back with paint coming off showing neon green underneath. Has a Western Illinois Bike registration sticker on it. Has light mount on handlebar, has lock mount attached to frame. And small bag mount under seat. The end of the left handlebar is missing the cover where a mirror was attached. There is (or was) a foam seat cover.

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?: 
not locked but taken 24 hours after last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in storage at apartment house. Storage door lock was broken.