Recent Reports

Fuji Declaration 1162705449

Location

Bittersweet and Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD062L1122L
Size: 
49
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (bought 9/13), slight scuffing on the left handlebar from one day of riding with a U-lock hanging instead of mounted

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?: 
Overnight (locked 9pm, gone at 7:30AM)
Incident Description: 
I know, I know, locking to a wooden porch. In my defense (I guess, who cares, I know) this porch is in the back and around a corner of the building, not visible from the street or main alley, and up two flights of stairs, my landlord refuses to put in a bike rack and our basement "bike room" is unlocked. Also I've had (old) bikes locked there for over two and a half years, so the fact that the VERY DAY after that old bike became a shiny new bike makes me think it was someone in or connected to the building, or someone who has been regularly cruising the building.

2014 Trek 7.1 fx

Location

West Town Public Library
1625 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU333C7622H
Size: 
15
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition has black fenders installed has black rear rack installed has 2 black bottle cages installed -- brand is "The Friendly Swede" has a front light installed -- resembles a black tubular flashlight with red trim has a red rear light strapped to the seat post has a building permit sticker on top tube -- Tishman Speyer (attached picture is from manufacturer -- I don't have a picture of my specific bike)

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to scaffolding outside of the West Town Public Library / West Town Senior Center, as the bike rack was obstructing usage of the bike racks on the sidewalk, leaving me no choice but to use the scaffolding.

Brompton H6L

Location

Art institute of Chicago
111 s. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
1604382080
Color: 
Black with sparkles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. A good scratch on the right side of the black b17 brooks saddle.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked out front of the art institute with another brompton bike.

Brompton H6L

Location

Art institute of Chicago
111 s. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
1605040102
Color: 
Raw lacquer (gold)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black smudge on top of main frame. Brown brooks b17 saddle. Foam handles a bit chewed up on the ends. Missing screw on back fender.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack opposite another brompton in front of the art institute of Chicago.

Giant Hybrid

Location

Garage of house
3253 N Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult women's
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition- low air in tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Garage left open approximately 1.5hrs
Incident Description: 
Garage left open for approximately 1.5hrs from 7:45-9PM. Bike stolen was previously hanging in garage. Another bike had been taken down and left laying on ground of garage. We assumed they were unable to take it because bike lock prevented handle bars from moving.

Trek Beach Cruiser

Location

2019 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Trek Beach Cruiser
Size: 
beach cruiser
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Vintage Trek Beach Cruiser, excellent condition big brown tan seat with gray handle bar around seat. Slanted handles minimal gears and hand breaks

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?: 
1.5 months
Incident Description: 
We had two bikes on 3rd floor private deck facing alley for 1.5 months no issue. I returned from work today with deck gate open our other bike in the middle of deck while my vintage yellow trek beach cruiser is missing. We have construction workers around building along with dog and dog walker that visit our unit. Stole in broad day light.

Trek Hybrid 7100 Multitrack

Location

Garage
4305 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
16980591X
Color: 
Maroon/ Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. Distinguishing feature = Gold plastic Ragbri tag around frame from bike ride across Iowa. Color maroon and silver. Front suspension. After market clip/hybrid pedals, aftermarket gel seat, add on finder over bike tire and headlight/taillight.

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?: 
ongoing storage location for bike
Incident Description: 
This bike, along with another, were stolen out of our garage between 6pm 9/13/16 & 6:30 am 9/14/16 (door presumed to be left unlocked by neighbor who we share garage with, door was found wide open at 6:30am 9/14/16 & both bikes were gone from their rack...nothing else besides the bikes had been stolen.

2013 Diamondback Overdrive 29er Mountain Bike

Location

4305 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S1991-1
Size: 
29
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 29er mountain bike tires, front suspension only. Fire engine red bike with some white on it. Diamandback logo on the 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?: 
ongoing place of storage
Incident Description: 
This bike, along with another, were stolen out of our garage between 6pm 9/13/16 & 6:30 am 9/14/16 (door presumed to be left unlocked by neighbor who we share garage with, door was found wide open at 6:30am 9/14/16 & both bikes were gone from their rack...nothing else besides the bikes had been stolen.

Trek Lexa SLX

Location

Storage unit
1459 W Lexington St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU150G5025H
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue, small frame bike in nearly new condition. White handlebar tape, black back rack, silver water bottle holder, and black lock case attached to 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
I rode the bike Saturday morning, locked it in my storage unit in the apartment building's locked basement (inside locked alley gate). Came down Sunday morning to get it, and the padlock on my storage unit had been completely ripped off the frame.

Cannondale Quick

Location

LinkedIn
525 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F1726777
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Black bike with neon green writing - Water bottle holder - Rectangular box carer in the rear - Kick stand

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?: 
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 to 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked using a ULock to a U-shaped bike rack attached to the side walk in the morning when I got to work. When I left work at 5:15 PM the lock was attached, but the bike was gone.

Nirve

Location

Franklin St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult mountain bike
Color: 
Black with blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, back tire had a black dice covering the air hole. Memory foam seat cushion.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve my bike after work and it was gone, along with the lock.

Surly Disc Trucker

Location

2514 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
64cm Frame - Set up for 6'7" rider TALL
Color: 
Dark Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 Surly Disc Trucker frame, mostly black components. Shimano clipless pedals, Shimano Deore XT groupset / bar-end shifters, Salsa Handlebars, Cane Creek levers / headset - brake levers have a little lizard pattern, Surly front rack was mounted at the time the bike was stolen. 2 spare spokes were loaded into a small spare holder on the left-side Seat Stays. Continental Gatorskin tires. I can identify other distinguishing equipment features that are not visible simply by looking at the bike!!!

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored there every day, was last seen at approx. 1pm 9/11/16 - noticed missing 5pm.
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 1-5pm on Sunday, Sept 11th my building's basement storage units were robbed. Lock and gated backyard, locked rear door to the building, down a half flight of stairs and through a door into our basement, there is a row of individual locked storage spaces. Lock to our storage space was cut and my Surly Disc trucker was stolen, our bicycles have been stored in this space without incident. No problems in 6 years here. The building has north and south basements which are not connected but share a backyard. Storage units from both halves were broken into, no signs of forced entry on either side. The bike is very large and set up for a tall rider as I am 6'7" tall, there won't be many like it in town - please contact me with any information and thanks.

KHS Flite 220

Location

3220 S Lituanica Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black, red, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good shape. It still had the sticker from the bike store I bought it from on the frame: Ravine Street Bikes in Fulton, MO. I had put a white light on the handlebars and a red light on back under the seat. I also put some orange duct tape here and there on 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 a wooden pole, railing, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days

Aluminum Trek DS 7.3

Location

E Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU315C1621J
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black/blue stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's got a disk brake

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 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?: 
30 min

Public V7 2015

Location

Barry ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium-Large
Color: 
Steel Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only has rear fender attached. Left handle was chewed by a kitten and the seat has a few claw marks in 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 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?: 
Past 3 weeks I ride it every day and park it in the same location
Incident Description: 
Person broke into a locked fenced in area. Cut the lock and took the bike between 7:30pm-10:30am.

Cannondale Quick 6

Location

K2 Apartments
365 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C31476F6003
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a pitbull safety lock cage. Was new and in very good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
A few weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock all went missing, so not sure how lock was defeated.

Huffy Sun Country 3 speed Model #3021728

Location

Logan Square
North Drake Avenue, near Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HC2541218
Size: 
unsure
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, barely used. Original seat, handles, reflectors, fenders and labels on frame. Men's frame. 3 speed. 1977 model.

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?: 
Unlocked in apartment building bike and storage room; there for a few weeks only.
Incident Description: 
Last seen in storage area the morning of Sunday, September 4, 2016. Saw that it was missing around 10pm evening of Thursday, September 8, 2016.

6KU:10027811

Location

Prosser career academy
2148 N long ave,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Orange rim with grey body
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's new I've been using it for almost 3 months. It only has one brake, it has an orange cussion on the saddle and a pink night light on the back. It's by the company 6KU.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike is stolen in fron of Prosser Career Academy located at 2148 N Long Ave, Chicago Illinois 60639

Specialized Secteur Sport Compact

Location

2021 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56MM
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has mount magnetic mount for phone on head stock, clipless petals, Polar insulated water bottle with an American Flag design. There is also a pitbull ulock mounted under 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Condo building at Kedzie and Armitage was broken into and bike was stolen out of the bike area which is under the stairwell.

Trek 3500

Location

Target on Wilson & Broadway
4466 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" tire
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, hybrid slick tires. Straight handlebars, slanted drop bar, small sticker on frame says Wyndham Apartments.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than an hour
Incident Description: 
Forgot to lock bike to boyfriend's on the bike rack at Target on Broadway. It was gone when I came back out.