Recent Reports

2018 Specialized Langster

Location

Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station
936 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, like new condition, entirely stock except Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals and Alexrims front wheel (replaced after being hit by a car last summer, rear wheel is stock Axis). Rear tire is Gatorskin.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack under the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple station around 5:15pm. Specifically, the rack was on the north side of Fullerton on the east side of the alternate station house. Returned to obtain bike around 12:15am and found half of the cut lock on the ground with both sides of the U cut. Reported to CTA, 311, and police station.

Trek 820

Location

Apartments behind Whole Foods on Wavleand and Halsted
Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large/Tall
Color: 
Silver/Gray/Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, there is a white sticker near the peddles that says "Bicyle Barn". The handlebars are scuffed from a wreck at one point. This includes damaged rubber and a scrape on the actuall handlebar. There was a taillight along with a slot for a bike lock to slide into.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike in the afternoon on July 27, and noticed it was missing on the morning of July 28. The porch it was locked to was damaged and take bike was taken.

Redline metrodisc

Location

North Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used good condition. Disk brakes, Planet Bike fenders. Carbon front fork. Distinct short Easton carbon flat handlebars. Underseat bag. Bottle holders.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked together with a vintage schiwnn and two helmets locked with a cable lock to a bike rack. We left it at 9:45AM and returned at 11:45 AM. The redline, helmets, and lock were gone. The Schiwn was left in place.

Marin

Location

Garage in Sauganash
Peterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Water bottle holder below seat, bike lock holder + bike lock still attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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: 
Taken from garage in Sauganash (near Peterson and Pulaski).

Jamis with Chicago flag paint

Location

Sauganash
Peterson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Primarily Silver with Blue parts, Brown Leather Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chicago flag painted on Bicycle, Brown leather seat with darker brown top seat, u-lock accessory holder + u-lock still in bicycle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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: 
Taken from garage near Peterson / Pulaski.

Trek

Location

Millennium Park
Michigan Ave @ Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTUO28C5111P
Size: 
21”
Color: 
Matte Blacko
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New/few blemishes Kick Stand Light in handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured with two locks to bike rack in well trafficked downtown Chicago location (Madison St @ Michigan Ave/Millennium Park). Secured bike and helmet, attended concert in Millennium Park. Upon returning 2 hours later, bike/locks and helmet were all missing. Possibly bike rack was unbolted from sidewalk, bike/lock slipped off.

Heritage Chief 2013

Location

My home
4151 N Tripp Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Heritage Bikes ‘Chief model’ one of a kind, custom made.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My one of a kind, Heritage ‘Chief’ bike was stolen from my front yard. It was unattended for about an hour, and unlocked. It’s matte black, and is very distinctive looking.

Claud Butler Cambridge

Location

2803 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage style with a brown leather seat, a basket and a vintage-style flowery bell. This is a British bike, not sold in the US. Photo attached is of a new bike same make, model and colour.

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?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was suddenly not in the garage. Noticed while parking the car.

Huffy 26" Nighthawk Men's Mountain Bike, Black + Green

Location

1224 E 52nd Street
52nd Stweet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black + Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks nearly new, pretty shiny. Green and Black in color. Pretty much as shown in the picture below. It had a U-Lock on the front tire.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day.
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside the apartment and there were two locked doors between the bike and the entrance.

Giant Seek 3

Location

Northcenter
2300 block of Cullom
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C3AF9461
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Stolen from gargage

Liv Alight

Location

Northcenter
2300 block of Cullom
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K17037248
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Charcoal grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 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?: 
Overnigh
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage

2018 Trek Zektor i3

Location

Old Town
1405 N Wells ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large, 56CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, hydraulic disc brakes front/rear, Shimano gear set with Sora derailleur, handlebar rearview mirror, Bontrager fenders and deluxe rear rack (with a black Dean Foods milk crate, but I imagine they'll remove that), Bontrager GOtime computer, rear saddle pouch with tire levers and tube, Bontrager handheld tire pump, front Ion 800r and rear light, and bottle cage.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up around 11pm on Wells St near Schiller, was missing along with the lock by 8am the following morning.

Raleigh Merit 2

Location

Chase Tower
10 S Dearborn Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Silver/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New road bike, mainly light silver with red accents along the front/middle of the frame Carbon fiber water holder Front and Rear lights with 2 settings: on and flashing Base latch on right handlebar for phone mount

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Working downtown at chase tower, I locked my bike on one of the bike racks on the sidewalk next to the tower along Dearborn in the morning. When I went to ride home, my bike was not there....

Cannondale XTJ CX9

Location

111 N Canal Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White, Silver, Yellow, Black and Red Handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cupholder is shaped like a bird, red handlebars, bell on right handlebar, storage/mudflap on rear of seat, light on front and back.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
The "anti-theft protection bike lock" that was securely locked to my bike and the bike rack was snipped at 12:18pm, caught via security footage at the 111 N Canal building. Nothing was left at the scene.

Royce Union SkyLark

Location

Back porch deck
6210 S Ingleside Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHEC12D01433
Size: 
Small Adult sized, wheel and Frame size 26
Color: 
Cream w/ pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty Kickstand, White basket, Little bell on right 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was there previous night. Was gone in the morning. On top floor of three flights of stairs. Only way to see there was no lock would be to climb the stairs and investigate with the intent of stealing. There are cameras facing the back garage owned by the landlords that should have caught the incident on tape.

Trek Dual Sport 1 Womens

Location

Studio three
111 w Erie st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
For 5’3 female
Color: 
Scarlet red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to Studio 3 for a workout from 6-7 am, bike was gone when I came back. Bike was on Erie street outside of Studio 3 on bike rack

World Traveler

Location

NBC tower
455 n cityfront plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright green bar tape, quilted style 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 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: 
Left my bike locked in front of NBC tower while at work, came out after work to find it missing.

Schwinn

Location

4223 Continental Drive
Waukegan , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Aqua/real and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Some rusting on breaks. Has a kick stand

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 12-14hrs overnight

Retrospec Judd Single-Speed Folding Bike with Coaster Brake

Location

Apartment Building
N SPRINGFIELD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 inch wheels
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black light on right handlebar; missing back reflector

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the 3rd floor (top floor) of an enclosed back staircase in an apartment building. Two other people live on this floor. The landlord leaves the back door unlocked. Two other bikes without locks were left behind. They have been in this spot for years.

Miyata

Location

Western/Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar tape with the left handle having a strip of black tape. Has a u-shaped lock clipped underneath the bike seat on the frame. There is a partial/broken tire guard on the rear wheel. There is a fasttrack basket rack on the back of the bike (the basket wasn't stolen). There is no noticeable dents/scraped paint on the bike itself.

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?: 
Every day
Incident Description: 
Went into my garage and noticed my bike was missing. Best guess was that either the garage door was left open and someone noticed my bike in the back of the garage which wasn't locked or some jimmied the door into the garage because the latch doesn't always catch on the lock and the thief was able to pull the door open without causing physical damage.