Recent Reports

Schwinn PS5 Searcher (Men's)

Location

Maine South High School
1111 South Dee Road
Park Ridge , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC14A05608
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue & Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition - no scratches or rust. There is a small black mount on the crossbar, which was left over from an old mount for a cable lock. It is only about 1 inch in size, and serves no purpose. I was just too lazy to take it off, when I lost the cable/lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to the fence at Maine South High School, close to Dee Road. It was there for 8 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by an adult male. Video exists from the school's cameras

Pure Fix - Fixed Gear Fixie Bike

Location

Outside Sports Clips on Wells St
1444 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm / Medium
Color: 
Black / Neon Green wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black base with neon green wheels. Blue bike seat cover with pineapples on it. Groupfox Apartments sticker placed on the front bear 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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it on a bike rack outside my friend’s apartment at 8:00pm on a Friday night, June 22. At 8am the next morning on June 23rd, I went outside to look for it and the lock was cut and left at the scene

Diamondback Sorrento Mountain Bike

Location

Home
3604 N Luna Avenue/ Near Portage Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
“27 wheels I’m 5’4 and my legs didn’t touch the ground
Color: 
White body with red letters and black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in PERFECT condition. Has a cushioned Schinn seat that is gray and black. The handlebar is kinda curved. Has a white water bottle. Has a small pouch like bag right under the seat for storage which is red.

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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from backyard from its usual storage place when not in use. It was difficult to lock the bike to anything in the backyard which was the reason I simply left it unlocked. The bike had been there for about 2-3 months and never noticed something out of place. I didn’t use it for 2 days and that’s when it was stolen.

Motobecane Caffe Latte

Location

Haugan Elementary
4551 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BY219IC0030Y
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in perfect condition. Disc brake and it has a metal front basket. Motobecane logo real big on bar... Extra padding on seat.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside in front of buildings fence near one of the bedrooms windows. Came out about two hours later to go do food delivery and bike was gone, cable cut off. To see clear picture go on offer up and search motobecane

Giant OCR3

Location

1075 W ROOSEVELT RD
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 22, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Giant OCR3 road bike with blue and silver accents. Light pink handlebar tape. CatEye cyclometer. Two water bottle cages affixed to frame. Standard cage 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
When not in use, bike has been stored in same location for two years
Incident Description: 
Bike has been stored in residential building secure garage, accessible only by key or programmed garage door opener. Bike was in designated parking space this morning when I left the garage around 10:15. When I returned around 1:30pm, it was missing. Looks like at least one other bike from the garage was also missing.

Blue SE Lager

Location

Josh Fisch
3206 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 22, 2018 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52-54?
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight tear in bike seat, thick slick tires, literally is same exact look as photo

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?: 
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Bike taken from back deck

Gary Fisher Zebrano S (2006)

Location

2231 W Eastwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 54
Color: 
Black & Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bottle holder - silver lettering

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left the bike outside overnight for the first time - locked to a tree. Next morning woke up with it missing, cable cut and the gate open.

Trek Cross rip

Location

Opera Lofts
2545 S dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 like new lock on wheels and seat I have key

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?: 
42 hours

2018 Tomasso Forcella

Location

UIC Sciences & Engineering South
900 W Taylor ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y189C000130
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is like new, there are two cupholders, one black and one aluminum on the frame. The reflectors were removed. The label is rubbing off the handlebars slightly.

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from a rack with several other bikes under the overhang to the UIC Science and Engineering South. It was locked there from 2:00-3:40 while I had class. I think someone guessed the tumbler combo as the lock was not there.

Motiv ??

Location

School of Social Service Administration
969 E 60th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty chain. 18 speed. Old. had big squishy seat attachment

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 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?: 
5pm - to when it was stolen (usually stays there overnight)
Incident Description: 
Left bike there after work as I always do. This morning it was gone.

Novara Zealo

Location

LG's Bar
1525 N Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U143K01685
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in good condition. Black drop handle bar, clip less pedals, two stickers on the bike that read "End Polio Now" with a Rotary wheel and a "World Bicycle Relief" sticker. Black rack on the back for panniers, and disc brakes.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike outside of LG's bar on Wells Street in Old Town and sat at an outdoor table at the patio with my bike no more than 20 feet from me. I ordered a drink and noticed my bike was missing before my drink even arrived. The Manager at the bar reviewed the security footage and can see a white male wearing a black t-shirt and black bike helmet ride up on a bike to the area where I locked my bike. He hangs around for a few minutes and then rides off on the bike he approached on. A few minutes later he returned on foot and rode away on my white Novara bike. When the manager came over to tell us what was on the tape, my husband remembers seeing the man and told us he thought it was strange that he was hanging out there but it was a busy night with lots of people around so he didn't continue to watch him. I have the U-lock and cut cable in my possession.

Specialized Road bike

Location

1415 W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium sized
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, White lettering on frame reading "Specialized". Black handle bars.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I got home at midnight and left my bike unlocked on my back porch. When I went out around 2PM 6/20/2018 it was still there. When I left again at 5:00pm 6/20/2018 it was missing

Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

Location

Bucktown
Armitage and Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Prestine condition, has pedal casing for feet, and a storage rack on the back.

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 minutes, not locked
Incident Description: 
I left the bike against my garage in and enclosed area, ran upstairs to use the bathroom, came back out 10 minutes later and the bike was gone.

2013 Trek 7.3 FX

Location

College of Nursing at UIC
845 S Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334C6937G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Metal cell phone holder (silver) on handlebars, bike rack, kickstand, bell, fenders on both wheels.

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?: 
6.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was working at the college of nursing at UIC (845 S Damen). I had the bike locked to a rack adjacent to the main entrance of the building. Pretty busy and open pedestrian area. Cameras on premises. When I stepped outside to head home bicycle was gone. Immediately contacted UIC police and filed report.

Raleigh Stuntman

Location

Parking Garage
2836 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
relatively new, brown, raleigh stuntman. Leather seat, leather wrapped handle bars, silver fenders, black rack over the back wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
at 4:45 PM on 6/19/2018, I locked the bike to the bike racks at the front of the 2836 N Clark St parking garage. When I returned at approximately 6:00 PM, the bike as well as the blue folding link lock were gone.

Specialized Hybrid

Location

2955 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has an oberlin college sticker on the back with serial number, righthand gear display is missing plastic/numbers, bike in good condition, rusty chain though

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 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?: 
about 5 hours
Incident Description: 
my roommate heard a sawing noise, look outside to see man with a blue hat, black coat, leaned over my bike. they had a short yelling exchange before he jumped on bike and biked off.

Trek Domane ALR 3

Location

Studio41
225 W Hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU090G0577L
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. White cycling shoe pedals were a little scuffed. The left handle bar wrap was a little loose. There were anti-theft locks on the seat and wheels. U-lock is still on 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?: 
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?: 
Maybe a couple hours
Incident Description: 
Occurred on Franklin Street in front of Studio41. Bolt removed from base of street sign. The pole must have been removed and the bike/lock slid off. It was locked right next to the alley behind Donut Vault. A lot of traffic around the block. Locked at 9am but didnt notice it missing for several hours.

Trek Giant

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 18, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a silver blue trek mountain bike, it is a little older.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike underneath the Metra station at Ravenswood, locked, as I went to work. When I returned it was gone, along with the lock.

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Leavitt and Iowa
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 18, 2018 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1509C4600
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a year

Litespeed Pisgah

Location

Home
1954 N. Dayton Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Titanium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rare kind of bike

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?: 
It is always inside of our locked garage
Incident Description: 
Our garage was open and someone walked in and simply took the bike. We still do not know how the garage was opened...