Recent Reports

Haro Gravity

Location

Residence
5331 N. Bernard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
men's
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, stirrup on right pedal only, cable (lockless) around seat post, metal water bottle holder attached to frame, portable drink "cuzzie" strapped to handlebar right. 24 gear Shimano gears

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?: 
Bike was unlocked
Incident Description: 
Bike was absentmindedly left unlocked in backyard of 5331 N. Bernard St, 60625 approx. noon on Sat Aug. 15. I went to work that night and in the afternoon of Aug. 16, did not realize the bike was missing until 6 p.m. Sunday. Bike was not visible from street, but thief entered through the single gateway, apparently left the same way, out to street. Found my Kryptonite u-bolt lock on the sidewalk alongside house. Lock had been hanging on the handlebars, locked, the place I put (it) while riding. Reported to 17th Dist. police (311), and told staff at the bike shop at Bryn Mawr/Western about the theft, just in case thief might try to sell it there.

Fuji Feather

Location

1940 N Kedzie, Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD169L0023K
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Black frame, black handle tape, brown leather saddle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, three month old Fuji Feather purchased from Kozy Cyclery on Milwaukee. All black frame, forest green Fuji font, brown leather saddle, road / drop bars (with black tape). Aluminum chain. small sticker of a border collie on the top of frame.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Early morning, bike was stolen outside of my place of residence at Armitage & Kedzie . Piece of the Kryptonite U-lock was left at the scene. Bike was left outside for only a few hours during a thunderstorm.

Masi- Brev wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Hollywood beach
Lakeshore drive and Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Silver wheel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BREV brand back wheel . Silver with Brev written all over in black. Brand new continental back tire.

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 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: 
Masi bike locked through front tire to rack. Back stolen. Back is a bolt, not quick release so someone had a wrench and removed chain, cog. Brand new continental tire stolen with Brev wheel.

Diamondback Outlook

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silverish-Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition, traction on back tire is pretty worn down.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside of Union Station in Chicago, and I think it was either stolen when it was left overnight or the police took it. Since it was only there for a few nights, it makes more sense that it was stolen.

Fuji Newest 3.0

Location

Lincoln Square
Claremont and Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Grey, green and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handlebars, extra set of brakes on front handles. Front and back tire are different because I just had the front wheel stolen approx 3 weeks ago. Black seat - different from in pic. Bike looks pretty new except for the recent dirt.

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 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?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone as of Aug 17 around 6 p.m. from back yard. Could have been stolen anytime from evening of August 15 to Aug 17 6:00pm.

Canondale Quick

Location

Logan Square
2633 1/2 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NM53244
Size: 
15 in
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
three years old, carbon fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Front door of building was broken into and railing that the bike was chained to was broken

Jamis Citizen 2014

Location

865 W Cornelia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Y13F008063
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear bike rack. Front mount for basket rack.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came into our locked and gated side/rear entryway cut the bike loose and stole it.

Trek 700

Location

122 S Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with blue/silver/green decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used with newer accessories

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
On and off for a couple weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at home during the day. Came home from work and bike was gone.

Raleigh Hybrid

Location

3708 w wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~5 years old, wear and tear, but good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Off/On for over a year
Incident Description: 
Came home and bike was gone. Lock was intact and undamaged and remained locked to the fence. I cannot explain how they did it without cutting through the frame of my bike.

Masi Inizia Bellissima

Location

First Free Evangelical Church
5255 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YK12H0468
Color: 
Pink and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition with some wear and tear on frame. Bike had black handlebar tape and a cushy, gel seat (different from the one the bikes usually come with). The picture included is a stock photo of the bike (differences being the handlebar tape and the 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?: 
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?: 
Bike was stolen sometimes between 9am and 4pm
Incident Description: 
I teach during the day and I was inside the church teaching from 9am to 4pm. When I came outside to get my bike and go home, my bike was gone and the lock was left at the scene.

2014 Trek Fx 7.2

Location

Hollywood Beach
5800 N Lakeshore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU080C6117H
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at Hollywood Beach.I went down to the water and when I came back the bike was gone.

Scattante R330 roadbike black

Location

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)
141 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
icfj10c00598
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good shape - right tape on the handle bar was unraveling. It had a mount for a cycle computer on the handlebars and matching sensor on the fork. Small bag underneath the 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approx 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside the CBOT building overnight.

Novara Big Buzz

Location

My house
1934 n Fairfield ace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V151K16320
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New- bought in April of 2015. It has a bell on left side handlebar and clip on white light on tight side of handlebar

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Went out of building this mornin to go to work, saw that bike was missing. Ulock is still in tact but my extra cable lock that went on front wheel was cut. Two other bikes locked to fence are still there.

Huffy Mountain Bike

Location

Little Italy
1500 W Polk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had just gotten it fixed but it still is not in the best condition.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Cannonade Quick 4

Location

w willow
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HM53146
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extremely good condition, almost no scratches.

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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
The bike was located in our garage. The garage door did not fully close after we left with the car in the evening and left the car in the street when coming back home. The next morning we discovered the bike missing.

Fuji track

Location

7-11
3801 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
IF5G00163
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat bars. Distinguishing item on bike would be threaded to thredless headset,adaptor. Bob trailor bolts.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was not locked up, It was set itn front of 7-11 window 3minutes
Incident Description: 
I left bike unlocked propped against garbage can next to front doors of 7-11 while I entered to purchase beverage, came out it was gone.

Schwinn Voyageur 11.8

Location

Apartment building
28th Pl and S. Normal Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
810316406
Size: 
21" or 23"
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1980 or '81 model, Chrome with red text. Unsure about size: 21" or 23". Red and black rubber handlebar covers on cruiser/riser type handlebars. Chrome fenders. Rear wheel replaced this week with Gatorskin, 27", part of the wheel scrapes against the fender so makes a noise (was about the fix). Rear rack with Wald basket secured with zip ties. Selle Italia Turbo saddle. Single gear. Mounts for front and rear Planet Bike Blinky light set. Rear mount is on back of basket.

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 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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked below street level by basement door with a red cable. Had been locked at street level as I did errands. Lock cut and discarded sometime between 10:00 pm 8/14/15 and 10:00 am 8/15/15. Had to go on apartment building property to do this. Not a unique situation. Looked at Swap-O-Rama, craiglist, registered at Bikeindex.

Schwinn (possibly) Executive model

Location

Pepperlands Apartment back alley
5709 S Harper Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small? Sized for 5'2"-5'7" rider
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used older 3-speed bike (c. 1980s) with purple foam saddle (photo taken before repairs), basket, black rear rack

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between two and twenty hours
Incident Description: 
Time of theft cannot be determined with certainty; locked up Thursday at 6:15, determined to be missing Friday afternoon

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Albany and Dickens
2057 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602016689H
Size: 
small
Color: 
matte blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches on the headset. Rust on brakes. There is an old light mount on the seat post.

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 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?: 
Every night it would be locked there for 2 weeks.

1990 Schwinn 434 Aluminum

Location

51224 w. eddy
w. eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2015 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cork handlebars, teal ragbrai tag on the seat. Has a cable lock on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
At a friend's house, left my bike on the back deck. Someone took it from there.