Recent Reports

Jamis Satellite Sport

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
501 w Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 13, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
UI33U12258
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Out of true back wheel. Gatorskin tire(back). Specialized tire(front) wear on seat. Bar tape tattered. Paint chipping on top of frame.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Was taken to jail and left my bike at Ogilvie on Washington and Canal bike racks. When I returned 6 hours later the lock had been cut and my bike was gone. The cops would not let me take my bike before they took me to the station.

RALEIGH TALUS 29eR

Location

FREMONT AND WEBSTER
2100 N FREMONT ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 2, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U121K14646
Size: 
XL
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 ORIGINAL OWNER, COMPONENT UPGRADES, CLIP PEDALS. PROBABLY THE ONLY WHITE RALEIGH MOUNTAIN BIKE IN CHICAGO.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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 MONTH

Cannondale CAAD10

Location

1327 N. Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 13, 2015 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
White with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ultegra components, Vuelta Team V Wheels, Fizik Saddle, and SpeedPlay pedals

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a private storage room of a triplex. Storage room was locked with a privacy lock (no deadbolt). Had not visited storage room for months.

Loki Denali 6061

Location

Thomas J. Waters
4540 N. Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Manf. Part #GH14140037495
Color: 
Green Frame, white leather seat, gold crank/handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new, had some small rock dings in lower frame part going towards the crank.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Thomas J Waters Elementary school in front of school at 12:45. Have video footage of 2 people stealing bike. A police report has been made, I just don't have the Report No. yet.

Leader 725

Location

Lincoln Park
1011 w Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
7346788
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2006. Stolen Bike: Leader Black Frame. Green tip grip tape. Forte stem Forte Titan aerospoke Rims Forte axis Carbon Fork. San Marcos seat Last seen Armiatge AND Sheffield. Stolen around 6:30-8:30.

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

2014 All City Nature Boy

Location

1164 West Madison (The madison at racine)
Madison/Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M14030861
Size: 
58
Color: 
Purple with white drop outs
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Thomson masterpiece and stem (black), Green Cetma five rail front rack, Supernova E3 lighting system, Brooks B17 Black saddle, Brooks bar tape (black), White Industries free wheel (red), White industries bottom bracket and Eno crank (black), shimano spd's, H Plus Son Archetypes by Paul formulas in the rear, H Plus Son Archetypes by son Dynamo hub in the front (black), TRP high polish levers and Paul Canti's with kool stops, black full fenders, black Chris King headset.

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?: 
Not locked, two minutes.
Incident Description: 
Walked in to drop food off to customer, was inside for two minutes, walked out and it was gone.

Cannondale F700

Location

building
550 west deming pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Med
Color: 
tangelo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Discbrakes, butterfly on seat, hot orange frame color

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 bike rack.

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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Bike had ulock on front wheel and frame. Also secured on large bike cable with pad lock. Thief cut thru cable lock.

Kilo TT Chromoly

Location

Apartment laundry room
3300 w Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear with toe clips with front brake only on the right handle bar. Bell also on the right handle bar. Brown seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Six months
Incident Description: 
Locked through front wheel (I thought I had the frame too but I guess not) in a locked room in my apartment building that was also the laundry room. I saw it still there when I walked in to switch laundry to the dryer at 8 and it was gone when I came back to get my clothes at 9. The thief took off the front wheel, which is now still locked to the rack.

Trek 2012

Location

853 W Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27 in
Color: 
burgundy/brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has a black rack on back with a pop-out basket on only one side.

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?: 
Since January 2013
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and three bikes were stolen.

Trek 2012

Location

853 W Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a clip for attaching a child's trailer bike on it.

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?: 
Since January 2013
Incident Description: 
Three bikes were stolen from our garage

Marin Bayview Trail 24" Girls' Bike - 2014

Location

853 W Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24 in
Color: 
black with hot pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
since November when it was purchased
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and three bikes were stolen.

All-City Nature Boy Disc

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 9, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M140621586
Size: 
52
Color: 
Gray / Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new condition, disc brakes, two black SKS full coverage fenders were on the bike when it was stolen

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked to the bike rack near the river on the south side of the Merchandise Mart building (where cabs line up) from 9am to about 5:30pm when I discovered it was missing.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

Evanston Public Library
Church St. near Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, well maintained with Planet Bike fenders, seat post and handle bar mounts for Planet Bike lights.

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 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut in broad daylight in front of Evanston Public Library on Church St. near Chicago Ave in Evanston.

Giant Liv Cypress W, Model #50020613

Location

Backyard
W. Armitage Ave & Hoyne Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 2, 2015 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C54K6810
Size: 
S
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (8 months old). Navy blue with light blue writing. Women's model. Black seat. Black basket in front.

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 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?: 
During the winter
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen in the backyard about 7-10 days ago and I noticed it was missing today. It was locked with a U-lock to the back porch in a gate locked backyard.

Fuji Roubiax 3.0 LE

Location

Apartment
1125 w washburne ave unit 101
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD326L0090J
Size: 
54
Color: 
White with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
around 8 months old, two white plastic water bottle cages, Bell cyclo 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 months
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into garage and stole my bike. there were dents on the garage door. other items in the garage were open and looked like they were being looked into.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Apartment
1125 w washburne ave unit 101
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U13A0036
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 sticker on the top tube one says Cliff Bar on it

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: 
Someone broke into the garage where my bikes were stored and stole it. other items that were inside the garage were opened and looked into.

Fuji Palisade

Location

Loyola Train Station
Loyola Ave. & Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 23, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SE628255
Size: 
50cm Frame
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Navy Blue with Blue taped handlebars with pink at the top. Cream colored front fork. Has a silver race blade rear fender.

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?: 
7.5hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at the Loyola Train station bike racks. When I got back from class around 4pm or 4:30pm it was gone.

Novara Strada

Location

Garage
2300 block of W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U110K15287
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Stored in garage when not being used - last seen 10:30PM 2/21
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke through garage side door with crobar defeating deadbolt. Climbed over golf clubs and car to cut cable on two bikes - Specialized Stumpjumper & Novara Strada

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp

Location

Garage
2300 block of W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Red w Black fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used but good, Chicago Triathlon sticker on top tube

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Stored in garage when not being used - last seen 10:30PM 2/21
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke through garage side door with a crowbar defeating the deadbolt. Climbed over golf clubs and car hood to get to bikes. Cut cable lock and only removed bikes.

Cannondale Synapse 6

Location

LAZ Parking Garage
527 W Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WM26880
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition very good. Had red bike tape.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Months
Incident Description: 
Police Report HY15998