Recent Reports

Trek 2013 FX 7.2 19 INCH

Location

Bucktown
2213 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C7695H
Size: 
19 INCH
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LIKE NEW CONDITION, NOTHING DISTIGUISHING

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?: 
Not locked but was in garage for months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from our garage in Bucktown which was mistakenly left open by our neighbors.

2013 FX 7.2

Location

Residential
Lyndale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C5507H
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition since it has barely been used.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our garage which was mistakenly left open by our neighbors.

Trek 7.0 (I think)

Location

9 S. Clinton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
~185 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition overall. 5-6 years old.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at 10:45am on Thursday and returned at 5:15pm and the bike was gone.

Fuji Finest 1.0

Location

Rush University
1735 W Harrison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal handlebars, 7 years old, black seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-8 hrs

Specialized Allez Sport Triple

Location

4438 n spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has shimano pedals, a black rack over the back wheel, a black brooks saddle with a security cable, an old cat eye wired computer mounted to the handlebars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It is always there between rides
Incident Description: 
Was in my closed garage.

Montague Paratrooper

Location

Outside Stan's Donuts
30 Roosevelt Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium: Wheel 18-Inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thick black frame.

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?: 
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

Schwinn

Location

4200 N Hazel St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had no seat at time of theft, I keep the seat in my apartment. Bike is practically new, has a lock holder on the support bar in front of the back tire.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days

2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe

Location

1934 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large (19")
Color: 
Grey-Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Scratch on left upper tube

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Known burgular broke into building and stole 4 bikes. Police are after him but I miss my bike

Leader 725

Location

RIverfront Plaza
321 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used and dirty. It's an all black bike, the only distinguishing marker is a old faded race sticker in the middle of the top bar. It just looks like a white patch now.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 outside of 321 N Clark st in downtown Chicago. It was locked on a bike rack next to another bike. It was stolen between 2pm and 5pm. When I came outside my bike and the bike next to it were gone.

Steppenwolf, Taiga

Location

6415 N. Christiana
Lincolnwood , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SAQ130700040
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- 30 gear XT - black/grey bag on the handle bar - copper bell - a cup holder - lights on the front and the back - 2 orange reflectors on each wheel

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 day
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of the Garage during the night. Garage door was locked.

Vilano Shadow 2.0 Road Bike - Shimano STI Integrated Shifters

Location

Chestnut Place
8 W Chestnut St APT 15H
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 53CM/57CM
Color: 
Grey / Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old with no back mirror / Brand new chain and Continental tires with orange on them as well

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Street pole from the city was taken out of the ground. Lock is missing as well but on bike so will be distinguished in the middle rail.

SCHWINN CALIENTE

Location

1900 W Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18-20"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a white seat, stem shifters, extension lever brakes, rear small flat rack, bash guard on gears is bent, has a cable lock on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Parked Saturday afternoon, discovered missing Tuesday morning
Incident Description: 
Rode home from work Saturday afternoon on two low tires, parked in garage until I could get a working bike pump. Discovered missing Tuesday morning. Probably someone saw door open and took it. Was not locked to anything.

Juiced Bike Cross Current S

Location

Ogilvie Train Station
500 W Madison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost New, Electric Bike. https://www.juicedbikes.com/products/crosscurrent-s

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 street sign.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a pole outside Ogilvie Train station at 500 W Madison. The bike rack was full so I locked it to a pole. Ran inside for a 1-hour meeting. Came out pole was dismantled and the bike was gone.

2018 Giant Liv Avail 3

Location

UIC Administrative Office Building
1737 West Polk Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 4, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C4CV3341
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Blue, Pruple, Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased from BFF Bikes (sticker on seat tube), Pinhead skewers on both wheels, noticeable scratch in the middle of the left side of the down tube.

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?: 
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?: 
Outside of University Building
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen Monday, June 4th between 10 am - 6 pm. Bike lock was not found. Large cardboard box was left in bike rack beside where bike was locked up.

Purple Cannondale Women's Bike

Location

Residence / Business
5008 N Lincoln St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard Women's Sized Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a rear tire bike rack. There had been a front placement for a basket. The carriage can be removed though.

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?: 
The bike was unlocked in a rear stairwell of our building that only the tenants and businesses have access to. There may have been a situation where someone propped the door open.
Incident Description: 
The bike was unlocked in a rear stairwell of our building that only the tenants and businesses have access to. There may have been a situation where someone propped the door open and the bikes may have been stolen then.

Draft SE Lite

Location

Residence / Business
5008 N Lincoln St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard Adult Men's Bike
Color: 
Blue frame with red striped on sides of wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue frame with red striped on side of wheels. It has a bike rack over rear tire. The frame is a bit worn.

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?: 
The bike was unlocked in our rear stairwell. Only the tenants and the businesses in 5008 N Lincoln have access to the stairwell. It appears the stairwell may have been propped open for some purpose.
Incident Description: 
The bike was unlocked in our rear stairwell. Only the tenants and the businesses in 5008 N Lincoln have access to the stairwell. It appears the stairwell may have been propped open for some purpose.

700c Schwinn Median

Location

Wee Care Preschool
3826 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. It has 3 stickers on the frame- Chicago Paws flag, a gay pride sticker and another red/blue/black sticker.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3hrs
Incident Description: 
Cable lock probably cut with bolt cutters. Have sent a photo of bike to all pawn shops in the area.

Sheila Dawes

Location

300 N LaSalle (the bike is located near the bus stop before Kinzie and LaSalle)
Kinzie and LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48-50 cm for bike frame
Color: 
Light blue with red lettering and white handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a silver back carrier rack. I have attached an older picture of the bike as a reference.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack with a chain and u-lock around 9:15 am. I came back to grab it, to bike home, and it wasn't there.

2002 Trek Navigator 200

Location

Logan Theater
2646 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
believe the no. is E 00 081230747068295 HVXF (from receipt)
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Seat not tight in place. Shock absorbers for front wheel and seat. There also was an speedometer/odometer that was not working.

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 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?: 
2 hrs. while while we attended a movie at the Logan Theater
Incident Description: 
We locked the bike along with other bikes just south of the Logan Theater located at 2646 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 at 1:50 p.m. to attend a 2 p.m. movie. When we came out of the theater at 4 p.m. the bike was gone.

Schwinn Continental

Location

Home
1981 W Evergreen Ave Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rust marks along thin frame, black chunky pedals, Brooks Tobacco Leather Seat, Brooks Bar tape to match seat. Black Spokes on the back wheel, Silver on 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approx 4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was placed on my porch, adjacent to my bedroom. My porch is surrounded by a fence, an alley, and a private parking lot. I had forgotten to lock it or bring it in, and the bike was missing from my property later that night