Recent Reports

Fuji Cadenza

Location

1011 N
La Salle Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Neon Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20" frame. Black/Yellow bike seat with a cover on. Brand new 1.75" Continental tires

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Got stolen from the building courtyard. I'd forgotten my bike lock at the bike shop over the weekend and so the bike was unlocked.

Trek Antelope 830

Location

Home; Irving park neighborhood
4106 N. St Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0830413
Size: 
22" Inch Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was JUST tuned up! It has a storage unit in the center of the frame (attached via straps); Also has an iPod storage on the front handlebars; Hyrbid handlebars & an extra new wide seat. Also has a Kryptonite lock fasten near rear wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months, 2 years until recently taken down & tuned up; THEN stolen a day later
Incident Description: 
Taken from inside my garage; Was hanging upside down on hooks; Pretty impossible to take considering there was a vehicle close to bike.

Schwinn ranger

Location

Apartment building
Sheffield/ armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Light Blue/ purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black wire mesh basket on the front

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1day
Incident Description: 
Sunday June 29/ Monday June 30 late night or early morning the glass door to my apt building was shattered and bike stolen from the basement of building

Trek Multitrack 730

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Purple and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but not new. Tear on right rear of seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another bike to the porch in gated residential area. Locked looks to have been defeated without cutting and without the combination. Happened over night.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS029011401
Size: 
Women's Small/Medium
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, front reflector missing (broken off). Bought in 2009. "The Bike Rack" sticker on frame from the place of purchase (should be unique as this was in Ithaca, NY).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked WITH another bike to the porch (within gated residential property). Lock went through frame of this bike, frame and front wheel of other bike. Lock looks as though it was yanked open without the combination. A separate report will be filed for the other bike (Trek Multitrack 730).

Trek 1.2 T H2 Racing Road Bike

Location

Near Insomnia Cookies
2254 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
I think it is a 21 inch bike. I'm 6'2" and should fit that
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Tape is starting to fall off the handles and has foot cages. There is (what should be) an empty u lock holder underneath the bike seat.

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?: 
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?: 
For about 7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked outside of my apartment at night and was there at midnight when I went to bed and was not there when I woke up for work in the morning. The lock looked like it was cut.

2013 Trek Speed Concept 7.5 Triathlon Time Trial MEDIUM

Location

Apartment
Charleston Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Frame Size: 54cm Wheel Size: 700C
Color: 
White with Red Accents (TREK is in Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition. Has Vision Quest Coaching box on it. White seat. Says OCLV Vision under the seat

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My apartment was robbed and my bike was taken from my home.

schwinn world sport single gear

Location

big star
1531 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for tall rider 6'2+
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Somewhat worn. Blue grips, one front brake, red tire on front. Black padded seat.

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?: 
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: 
Was grabbing some tacos with wife at bigstar late Friday afternoon. Loads of ppl everywhere, so kind of surprised it was lifted. Wife's bike was left even though chained together.

Nishiki

Location

Bell Ave & Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
White with neon green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Has a wide seat that was an add on and a add on kickstand.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unknown

Gary Fischer Monona

Location

14th and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Lock skewers in place. Scuff marks on Left side of cross bar. Silver water bottle cage on seat tube. Possible spoke broken (how it was stolen)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
The lock was in place, unsure how the bike was removed. Only thing I can think is that I did not lock it to the frame and just through the spokes, likely spoke would have to be broken.

SE 2012 Lager

Location

logan square
north francisco ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new SE, silver wheel rims, thickslick tires, fornt & back breaks, royal blue, single-speed road bike. (lock was attached to back wheel and back frame)

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

iro mark v

Location

potbellys
1459 taylor st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56mm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It wasn't, I was working, I ride for a living
Incident Description: 
I deliver for potbellys, I was there I for about 15 minutes, and about to start the days runs with another rider, he was there for all of 10 minutes, he went out front and noticed his bike was gone, I followed and saw that my bike had been taken as well.

Giant Rapid 2

Location

Home
905 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GR1EW0912
Size: 
L
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Foot pedal straps, had a jelly seat on it, with a

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our storage/laundry room. I brought the bike home at 10pm and locked the storage room. The bike was gone the next day.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo (near farm on Stockton side)
2001 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 13, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U25348
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was nearly brand new (bought in April), has grey Jamis stickers on the middle bar, and had a gel seat and mounted front and rear lights. It has a straight front handle bar with ribbed grips.

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside of the farm at Lincoln Park Zoo around 5:30. The bike was still there when my boyfriend arrived at 7:30 PM. Upon walking back to get our bikes at 8:15 PM, my bike was gone from the newly-installed bike racks.

TREK 7.3 FX HYBRID

Location

West Lakeview
Barry and Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTY014C7673H
Size: 
Men's bike - average size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had green string tied around the front handlebars. The U-lock would still be attached to the frame of the 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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The fence my bike was locked to was cut and the lock was slipped through.

Diamondback Vital 2

Location

Apartment Building
1617 W Columbia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DAS14C042656
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored inside side entrance to apartment building. This is an indoor hallway that requires you to pass through two locked doors to access. It was gone when I returned from work.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Jimmy John"s Bike Stand in Front
2810 North Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P6GM40047
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Green/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost New - A couple scratches in the paint

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
In front of The Jimmy John's at Clark and Diversey, Day light. Apparently the perpetrator walks into Jimmy John's and asks a question, then steals bike and leaves another bike unlocked (junker old bianchi)

Trek Valencia

Location

Willis Tower
Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kickstand and water bottle holder. Smith's Cycling and Fitness sticker on frame. Silver detailing.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack on S Walker and Jackson, south of Willis Tower, at 8 AM. Bike was missing at 4:30 PM.

Trek 2100

Location

Diversey & Orchard (2800 N. Orchard)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
silver with blue wrapped bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, only a couple hundred miles ridden ever. royal blue cloth wrapped bars. bontrager components. old style metal toe clips (NOT the ones that require special shoes). NOTE: Photo is of bike model, not my actual bike

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike outside my friend's apartment and went to get it the next day to find only a cut bike lock left on the stoop of her apartment building.

Huffy Regatta

Location

Rogers Park Metra station
7000 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's cruiser small build
Color: 
Beige/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s vintage bike. Rusted Chain. Had a large wicker basket in the front attached with a few green bungee cables. Another metal piece in the back for carrying other items. One brake does not work. New black seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Approx 15 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it up at the Rogers Park Metra station before I hopped on a train. When I came back the next morning to get it, it was gone along with the lock. Several other bikes looked like they had been hit - a few locks remained and other frames had missing wheels and such.