Recent Reports

2014 Specialized Ruby Sport

Location

Best Buy
555 W Roosevelt Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Not positive but about 46"
Color: 
White frame with pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost like new. Frame is white but "Specialized" lettering is bright pink, grip tape is also bright pink. Frame says "Ruby." It's a carbon frame. This bike is my baby--I ride it constantly and need it for transportation, and it was a gift that I can't afford to replace so I'm devastated. Please help me find my bike!!

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Only one hour, while I was in a yoga class
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack right in front of Best Buy, which was open and very busy. Someone used a hacksaw to cut through the lock and left it laying on the ground.

Specialized Expedition

Location

Ravenswood
Winnemac Ave & Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P4CH36279
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Burgendy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The u-lock was locked around the seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our locked garage and took the bike that was not locked up.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

5559 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
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?: 
7 days

Jamis Beatnik

Location

2738 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
UI4PU10035
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a black fold-able basket on back left side.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days

Cannondale touring bike

Location

Jessica Reid Johnson
Damen and Pierce
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 10, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just bought new wheels and tires, with silver rims. The frame was pretty beat up with chipped paint. It had just one cage on the right side pedal, and a small bike light beneath seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen some time between 7:30 and 9:30. It was parked across from big star on the south west corner of the street. I had it locked to street sign. I had locked both wheels with a kryptonite cable and a ulock, locked to the street sign. I stupidly did not lock it to the frame, so the cable was cut.

2005 Specialized Allez Triple

Location

4040 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 10, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Blue and SIlver, Green Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Paint on the frame pretty worn, green rims, has a spare inner tube in pack attached to the 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from an enclosed balcony at 4040 N Kenmore St, some time between 10pm and 7:30am.

Schwinn super le tour

Location

Jonathan Michael Jimenez
1100 n la sale street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
Red black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's worn rusted and loose water bottle cage as well as seat that is coming off of the padding.

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?: 
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?: 
2 nights
Incident Description: 
Came out and bike was gone next day when going to work

Schwinn World

Location

Gold Coast
Goethe & Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 10, 2016 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Mint/Pale Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tall frame, tan color on sides of tires, back fender

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight

Trek 3500

Location

ALDI Supermarket
Kirkstall Road, LS42DG
Leeds , WYK
United Kingdom

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Unsure of frame measurement, I am 6ft2in and it was a good comfortable size
Color: 
Green and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, back red light near gears and small white light on front (but both may have been removed), one of the pedals has a reflector that is missing, black mud guard on back wheel (may have been removed), break pads (not disc). There may potentially be a black combination chain lock still attached to the bike frame.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked outside an ALDI to the bike racks for 20 minutes. Potential security camera footage which police are investigating. Many people around, but no one had any information regarding the event.

Cervelo Dual

Location

Home
2212 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 3, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older model but in great condition. Triathlon/time trial bike shimano clipless pedals aero bars Cateye wireless computer

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?: 
Small condo building -- only 8 units 5 other bikes in the room untouched
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in the basement of condo building. It was the only bike stolen from the room. I had seen the bike Sunday night (10/2) at about 8:30 pm but did not go into the room until today (10/8) at 2:15 pm This picture is not my bike but identical to it.

Waterford ST-22

Location

Cermak & Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
~52 (custom)
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White & red trim. S&S couplers, Sram Rival components (Sram Force crankset). Front wheel dynamo, Lumotec lights, Honjo fenders, Nitto rear rack, Time pedals (red)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
About an hour
Incident Description: 
I can only guess that I failed to lock the bike to the rack and instead only put the lock through the frame and front wheel (I've caught myself doing this once or twice). TiGr titanium lock, so hard to defeat in the time that the bike was unattended

Trek 7200

Location

residentila
Bishop Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU178C0290D
Size: 
17 In
Color: 
Black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and silver hybrid trek 7200. Front breaks aren't functioning properly, Wheel diameter:700 C (Wide tire) Frame Material:Aluminum, Handlebar type:Forward facing ST 2" travel adjustable suspension 17 .5"/44.5cm seat tube length

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the street sign with a U-lock to the pole, and a cable lock connecting the front wheel, frame, and pole. I was locked next to a red bike that is also missing. This was directly outside my residential building. I checked on it on Thursday 10/06/2016 in the afternoon. This morning (10/08/2016) at 10 am, the bike (the the two locks) were missing

Windsor "The Hour"

Location

Remedy (bar)
1910 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Bright Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost 4 yrs old / bullhorn handlebars (Black Tape) / black seat / single speed

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked bike frame using Kryptonite U-lock to friend's bike (rack was too crowded) at appx 8 p.m. Was in a bar at a window seat appx 100 feet away from where bike was locked up. When I left at 10 p.m. bike was gone but lock was intact and still attached to friend's bike. Lock did not appear forced so maybe skeleton key or picked, but it had been locked back up.

Raleigh Women's

Location

Wicker Park Athletic Club (WAC)
1635 W Division St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in amazing condition, less than 3 years old and barely used. The bike has a black basket holder attached to the front with 2 large Red circles and a flat red square in the middle. There is a small black bike lock holder screwed around the seat's pole. Gray and black handle bar 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went into Wicker Park Fitness (WAC) on W Division St and parked bike out front at 11:45 a.m. Locked bike up around the black U-shaped bike racks out front. Bike was locked through the back wheel, frame and then around pole with combination cable lock. Class lasted for 1 hour. Came out at 1:00 p.m. and bike was completely gone (no remains). Talked with WAC employers who said they have cameras out front to help with the police report. Currently

Specialized Sirrus x3

Location

1244 W Schubert Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602080971G
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a locking mechanism for the back tire and the seat that uses a three pronged triangular key. The locks themselves are silver domes with three indents in the shape of a triangle. On the handlebars is a cell phone holder, a plastic claw with silicone mat that stretches around the phone. It also has a back rack over the back tire. Black metal. Brand: Topeak.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week, maybe, since I last used it/saw it.
Incident Description: 
The date is when I noticed the bike was missing. Had been maybe a week since I had last checked it. It was around the back of my apartment building under our back porch by our laundry room door. The bike had a u-lock that was around the frame and the back tire. that u-lock was through a looped woven steel cable that was then wrapped around an area of the basement foundation. Someone had cut the woven steel cable and lifted the bike out of the area (most likely to take it somewhere to cut the other lock off). It is a sunken back porch area, someone had to bring cable cutters. Very intentional.

Diamondback Wildwood Citi

Location

Aparment
1117 W. Oakdale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torn Seat. 2x Black Wald Foldable Baskets attached to a Delta Mega Rack SuperSherpa Rear Bike Rack. Bell and mounting for front and rear lights.

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year, 6 months and 23 days
Incident Description: 
Fence by alley was scaled, cable was cut and bike was removed with U-lock connecting front wheel to frame.

Specialized Allez Comp

Location

1044 Clarence Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used, some scratches, blue electrical tape on rear left frame

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?: 
30 minutes

RECOVERED - Spot Rallye

Location

Home
Removed by admin post recovery
River Forest , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
8306036 11 (stamped) 22113060360025 ( ID sticker)
Size: 
58
Color: 
green with red bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
unique 3T aeronova handlebars with red Arundel tape

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked inside a vehicle. The window of the vehicle was smashed and the bike was taken.

BC

Location

My house
N Richmond St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Seat pointed up a little.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
bike wheel was locked there was no quick release someone must have had tools. Front wheel is still locked to the gate.

Trek (vintage, model unknown)

Location

Bucktown
N Wolcott Ave and Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Grey frame, yellow brake cable, green tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; several stickers on frame (a bike shop in Madison, WI; apartment complex in Old Town Chicago; Working Bikes in Chicago)

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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Bike was located in our shared garage, not locked to anything; duplex neighbors left garage door open when they left for work and bike wasn't there when I returned. Happened sometime between 9am - 6pm.