Recent Reports

Felt FX Cyclocross

Location

Alley between Richmond and Sacramento 4419 north
4419 N. Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
55
Color: 
black with silver and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent like new condition. This is a Pro level Disc brake Cyclocross bike. SRAM parts, Zipp wheels/bar/stem/seatpost. 1x11 drivetrain w/ Zipp 303 tubular wheels

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was readying to put bike on top of car to go to bike race. Took bike out of garage and leaned it up against garbage cans. Ran into house for literally 10-30 seconds. Came back and bike was gone. Someone clearly walked by or cased the scene, jumped on and was off.

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

Residence
2318 W Bloomingdale Ave, Unit B
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S6DT00707
Size: 
51 frame and 700c wheels
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, rarely used only 6 months since the purchase date of 4/13/16

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?: 
I accidentally left my garage door open for about 5 hours last night.
Incident Description: 
I left my garage door open. My bike was up on a rack. A pump was also stolen, but the helmet was left behind.

GHOST

Location

Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GH4014672
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
European

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
2 years

2015 Kona Rove AL

Location

Cicero & Maypole
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E1102K1894
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Cross Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Black rims, black spokes, black nappies, black steel slim jim platform 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

2014 Trek 1.2c

Location

Civic Opera House
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't know - I'll try to find that information.
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White seat, white handlebar tape. black saddle bag under 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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the civic center at 9:15am. When I went out at 11:15, the bike and the lock were gone.

Novara Carema

Location

3318 N Clifton Ave # 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XK60623
Color: 
LIGHT TEAL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT CONDITION. LIGHT TEAL FRAM WITH "NOVARA" LETTERING IN WHITE. WHITE HANDLEBAR WRAP AND WHITE, SLIGHTLY WORN SEAT.

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?: 
ONE WEEK
Incident Description: 
INTRUDER ENTERED THROUGH BACK DOOR AND STOLE TWO UNLOCKED BIKES IN BASEMENT

Mongoose Men's Status 2.2 26'' Full Suspension Bike

Location

1204 W Lexington St, Apt 3F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike looks new and flashy. The Right pedal gives out a odd sound while pedaling. Seat was raised to maximum possible extent.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 Hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a wooden frame in the back yard of my apartment around 12:35 AM. The wooden frame was removed using a driller. Once they removed the cycle they re screwed the wooden frame with new screws as well.

Trek 7.3 FX WSD

Location

FFC Old Town
1235 N LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2-3 years old, great condition. Had a black water bottle holder and a black bag carrier over the back wheel.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the front of FFC in Old Town.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

111 N. Canal St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU098C0151K
Color: 
Dark grey with small pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, great condition. Light pink water bottle holder. Silicone lights on front where basket usually is and red one under the seat. Light sabre-looking lights on the wheels where you would pump air into them. White paper sticker at the center front of the bike with a number on it from a Triathon I did. Purple bike helmet was also stolen. Stolen right outside 111 N. Canal St. within an hour if it being locked up.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I teach a 45 minute fitness class at the 111 N. Canal St. location and have never questioned the safety of my bike. There are men valeting cars steps from where the bike rack is, whom know me, and there are always several bikes on the rack. It would be safe to guess that whoever stole my bike was watching and waiting for the valet men to step away briefly.

Nishiki Tamarack

Location

Humboldt Park
3413 W Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is about 2 years old but only ridden this summer. It has a black milk crate attached to the back. Red bungees. Water bottle holder with yellow details. Both peddle edges are broken.

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?: 
Everyday
Incident Description: 
I did some yard work and moved my bikes Saturday afternoon to rake up some leaves. I forgot to lock them both back up and just put the u-Locks in the milk crates attacheed to the back when I leaned them back up to the inside of our fence where we normally keep them. I didn't notice that they were not locked so we just left them there. I saw them still there Sunday evening. On Monday morning when we were about to leave for work my bike was missing the others bike was still there but not locked. I assume since my bike was closest to the gate some saw it walking by in the middle of the night and took the opportunity.

Motobecane Fixie Record

Location

3113 N Seminary Stairs
3113 N Seminary, 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54
Color: 
Yellow with carbon fiber fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, stolen right after she was built (by me). Yellow with two brakes drop down style bars and a carbon fork. Reversible cog on rear that is currently set to fixed. Something is loose in the headset so if you tap it on the ground it will vibrate.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike gone lock left opened

Trek 7.5X

Location

1712 W Julian St #1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GN004565
Color: 
Gray and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. It has 2 water bottle holders. If not peeled off, there will be sticker(s) that either say "2020" "LPW" or "2020 LPW"

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 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from 3-unit, 3-car garage. Neighbor left back door unlocked, allowing entry into garage and unlocked bike. The bike stealer had to jump a fence to get to the area that had door unlocked.

Specialized dolce

Location

Home
3717 n Ashland Ave unit 1N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/white/bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with white and green accents. Clip in pedals. Pink handlebar wraps and water bottle cages.

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?: 
Secured in garage overnight, bike not locked
Incident Description: 
bicycle taken from secured garage sometime after 9:00am on Friday, October 28

Momentum F220

Location

Water Tower Place
E Pearson Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey frame, blue tubes.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Quite good. Big "MOMENTUM" logo on the two sides of the frame.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Was shopping, and come back found the bike was stolen. I actually have two locks, for front wheel and rear wheel.

Torker Graduate

Location

Garage
1058 N Wolcott Avenue #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS11D16927G7D88-1
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Deep Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape. Stolen with utility rack on the back. Bike has internal bhub brakes and internal gear shift.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
NA
Incident Description: 
I was cleaning my garage and left the space for 1 minute to fill my water bucket. Came back to find my bike gone and a Schwinn mountain bike left behind.

Raleigh Professional

Location

420 condo
420 W Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~26
Color: 
Gold brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1974 road bike in great condition, blue utility pack under seat, computer on handlebar

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?: 
Not locked 1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was noticed missing after several move outs from the building. Bike storage is in common area of secure building near elevator. Another bicycle was stolen from 4th floor around same time.

2014 Trek 8.6 DS

Location

Irving Park
4100 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU098C6594H
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black with Royal Blue Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 21" size. 35cc tires. Royal blue bottle cage. SKS front and rear fenders.

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?: 
Not locked.

TREK Mamba 29er

Location

Mozart and North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU110C6107G
Size: 
23
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition (large) 23" frame with added Bontrager handlebar ends, plastic Bontrager water bottle holder and Straitline platform 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?: 
Was in locked secured storage area. Went missing within last day or 2 since the last time I saw it.
Incident Description: 
This bike was in a (presumably) very secured locked storage area in the rear of the building. It is only accessible by people in the building, and there was no sign of break in the back door. It is fishy to say the least. Was last seen within the last couple days, Monday Oct 24th I believe was the last I checked on it.

Specialized M Vita Comp

Location

Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUB092027797E
Size: 
Women's Small-Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly older model. Used for several years, but in very good condition. White seat. Brand new black and dark gray handlebars with black 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I bike to work (Roosevelt University) several days a week and always park my bike on the bike racks right out in front of the building on 430 S Michigan Avenue. I lock my bike through both wheels and the frame with a cable combination lock. I have been doing this for a little over a year and have never had or imagined I would have an issue with having it parked there during the daytime and on such a busy public street. I park my bike there from about 9 am to 5 pm and I always check on it during my lunch break (around 1 pm). My bike was still there at 1 pm the day it was stolen, so it had to taken between 1 and 5 pm. The bike and lock were both missing when I came out to get it around 5 pm.

Yuba Boda Boda Cargo Bike

Location

2730 N. Wayne Ave Apt 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Front Brown Basket. White Tires.

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 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?: 
3 days