Recent Reports

1987 Nishiki Altron 7000

Location

Monroe Harbor
400 E Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with multi-colored digital tube frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a blue, yellow, and red pack attached under the seat. Had remnants of sticker from a triathlon on the frame. Green handlebar tape.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at the racks outside of the boat tender area at Monroe Harbor at 5:00pm. Returned just before 9:00pm and the rack I had locked my bike to was completely empty. Three teens were hanging around the rack, probably the ones that stole it by the way they responded to my questioning. I spoke to the people in the tender's office and they were not surprised that my bike was stolen from that rack. Said it happens all the time. Thanks for telling me when I spoke to you earlier while wearing my helmet!

Felt

Location

Ukrainian Village
951 N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52"
Color: 
black frame, silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
felt urban single speed (previously fixed gear) bike with breaks it has small dent on the down tube neon green handlebar type rear white deep v rim front black regular rim mount for iphone on bars with rainbow sticker that reads "love you blaketron"

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?: 
last put in there 5/18/17 (12 days ago)
Incident Description: 
I woke up to bike to school and my bike was not where I left it (garage behind my apt) at least 12 days ago. I last recall putting it away about 9pm on Thursday, May 18th. Both of my rooomate's bikes were still in the garage, but mine is missing. My grey Bern helmet and kryptonite lock were both hanging from my handlebars and those are gone too.

Scott Speedster

Location

1201 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GW114721
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a black saddle bag and Gatorskin tires. It is 5 years old.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I've lived in my current apartment for almost three years. I have kept the bike locked in the garage for that entire time.
Incident Description: 
I've kept my bike looked inside our common garage for the last 2.5 years. We have wall bike racks with cables attached to them. My bike was hanging from the wall rack with the cable attached to a u-lock. The u-lock was around the frame of the bike. The thief gained access to the garage, used bolt cutters to cut the cable, and then stole the bike with the u-lock still attached. I noticed the bike was missing on May 27th. I know it was there as recently as two weeks ago.

Surly Steamroller

Location

1819 N Albany Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 29, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike looks brand new. monkey butt red surly steamroller frame, black surly fork, rear velocity deep v, origin 8 chainring and bars, white all city crank set, flat pedals, two brakes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes or less
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in rear of apartment outside during an apartment viewing. came back to see the bike gone, lock and bike both taken.

Sole Foamside Fixed Gear

Location

Soho House
113 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52mm MEDIUM
Color: 
Black with aqua colored wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new black bike with aqua wheels, fixed gear, hard chain lock very difficult to steak or even lift over a sign.

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 street sign.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike over night on Monday the 29th around 5pm and it was gone by this morning at 8:30 am

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

Residental
1929 W Newport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
vm91443
Size: 
tall
Color: 
Black with white and light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
this is the storage location for my bike
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our garage. The bike was hanging on its hook on Friday, May 26. The garage was open while we worked in the yard on Saturday and Sunday. We did not see anyone take the bike, but realized that the bike was gone when we went out to the garage Monday evening. We did not have the garage open on Monday so it must have happened Sat-Sun.

Trek800 Antelope

Location

Logan Square area
Kedzie Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small (Suitable for a rider around 5'2")
Color: 
Green, yellow, & blue frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a very colorful bike! Yellow seat, lime green handlebars, orange pedals, one red tire and one blue tire. Great condition. This bike is now sans crate.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen on Kedzie Blvd (Logan Square area) from the back of a residence.

Kent Dentra 2.6-26

Location

Orange Line Halsted station
Halsted and Archer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, no stickers or scratches on it.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked inside the Orange Line Halsted station.
Incident Description: 
(5.27.17) I left my bike locked on a rack with a cable lock wrapping around the front wheel and frame, as well as the back wheel. I took the train and left to go somewhere; the next day (5.28.17) I was dropped off at the station and went to pick up my bike to ride back home, but it was missing, as well as the lock. There was no sign of it at all.

Fyxation Pixel (Red)

Location

Blue Line Lounge
1548 N. Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PL1509180
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a cloud nine seat, a small black bell on the right handle bar, and a blinking light on front and back

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left my bike alone for thirty minutes under the damen blue line, in front of blue line lounge (locked up securely) and it was stolen.

Giant Defy 3

Location

Wicker Park
1645 West Wabansia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C5AV2027
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black White and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in really good shape. Not distinguishing features really. It has a grey water bottle holder on the cross bar.

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
I'm not sure when the bike was stolen, but it was sometime between Tuesday 5/23 and today. The bike was sitting in a storage area/hallway that is locked to everyone that doesn't live in the building.

Trek Fx 7.2

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2017 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Trek women's bike with a kickstand a water bottle holder

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<1-8hours
Incident Description: 
Locked women's new white trek bike outside of Northwestern Hospital Starbucks in the Feinberg Pavilion to the bike rack around 7:15am. Came out of work around 4:30pm and the bike was gone along with the lock. There is a camera outside of the hospital so hoping to see footage.

Giant Liv

Location

Alley
South Loomis St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used. Black oil marks along frame. Bike is Giant Liv (Liv is in teal/blue letters on the frame). Bike had lights and U-lock on it when stolen.

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?: 
1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stored inside enclosed fire escape. The door must have been left unlocked. Thief entered and removed bike, left door open. No evidence of breaking in.

Zinn Custom Titanium

Location

NW Corner of Benson and Church
1700 Benson Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
will update
Size: 
Custom XXL frame
Color: 
titanium gray (no coating)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom bike made for a tall rider, frame is very large and distinctive; Rohloff speedhub;

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5h
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to bike stand on NW corner of Church and Benson in Evanston at 6 pm, returned at 7:30 pm to find bike missing together with a second bike blocked by name cable lock to bike stand.

Trek 330

Location

Bike rack north west of intersection close to davis l stops
Church and benson
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with greenblue writing. All original parts from 1989

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour

Schwinn (unknown model number)

Location

6634 n glenwood ave, Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, moustache handlebars. Bike rack and mint green front bike basket. Recyclery sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
4 days

Trek Marlin 2012

Location

Roscoe Village
3017 N Damen, Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Trek Marlin bike. Size 21 Frame with green frame, white forks, 29 inch wheels, and white 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Left for work 9AM. Drove out of garage, did not check if garage door was closed upon leaving. Cam back from work 8pm and bike was gone with U lock on the floor.

Fuju Finest 2.3

Location

Residence
1403 N. Wicker Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Regular
Color: 
Silver/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle had a water bottle cage attached to the middle bar of the bike.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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 Weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the storage/laundry room behind my home unit. It was hanging on a bike hook locked to itself. Someone propped the self-locking gate behind my apartment open with a block of wood and removed the bike from the storage/laundry room.

Vilano Shadow

Location

Fulton River Market
Green St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
11969S1610
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some superficial scratches on crossbar, non-matching wheels (front a 20 black spoke replacement), black plastic front and rear fenders (rear epoxied in), black rear rack, pedals swapped for spd/platform combos

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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: 
Bike hanging on storage rack with attached integrated cable, locked to newer flat key u lock which connected rear wheel to frame. 3/8 cable strung through wheels and frame was cut, bike and u lock taken. Bike was taken with about a half dozen others.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Webster wine bar
2601 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK746434LN70126526L
Size: 
57
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, MKS CLASSIC SYLVAN PEDALS(steel), slight bit of dirt/mud by back frame near rear wheel, tan/brown handlebars

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Usually don't bring my bike to work for fear of being stolen. Forgot I'd brought it and went through opposite door of my work, following routine, forgetting I'd had it with me and wakes home. Returned to work, and co worker alerted me that there was a cut lock in front where staff usually lock bikes. Top piece of u lock left on scene.

Custom Build - PedalForce CX2 Carbon Frame

Location

PartySlate
351 West Hubbard St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black with brown handle bar tape and a brown seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I don't see many people with a black and brown bike. There is a faded US flag on the front of the bike. Here are the bike specs: Pedal Force carbon cyclocross frame. PedalForce CX2 Full carbon frame and fork. Size 56. Easton EC90 X full Carbon fork. SRAM rival group. Crank is compact 50/34, arm length is 172.5. * Ritchey 42cm wide handlebars. Easton EC70 carbon seat post. Easton 100mm stem. Selle Italia flite saddle with titanium rails and matching color bar tape. Hand­built DT Swiss RR 465 rims with 28 DT double butted spokes and White Industry road hubs Contiental 4 season tires I switched out the pictured pedals for Shi mano PD-A530 SPD Dual Platform Bike Pedals I took off the fenders and rack that are pictured. I also posted info on reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/chibike/comments/6cr93q/bike_stolen_351_west_hubbard/

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?: 
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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
I got to work at 10:30AM. I locked up to the only available position on near my office. I was locked up just in front of the building at 351 West Hubbard. When I came out of work I didn't see my bike and noticed that the post it was attached too had been compromised. I assume the thief(s) uprooted the sign and walked off with the bike. I am going to visit security when it opens tomorrow morning to take a look at the footage and at least see who did it.