Recent Reports

specialized crosstrail

Location

2601 w armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black with white forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black bike with white forks. grey thule childseat attached to bike (it was locked on).

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 five minutes
Incident Description: 
dropped off son at daycare at armitage and rockwell. made poor decision not to lock bike thinking other people around would protect bike from being stolen; but it was taken in front of them anyway. it was ridden south on rockwell to wabansia where someone found my discarded bike bag with all my belongings - but no bike. keep an eye out on the 606 and in the west bucktown/humboldt park/logan square area. thanks.

RECOVERED Motobecane Century Comp

Location

Logan Square
2624 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Motobecane Century Comp carbon fiber road bike 2.8 Pound Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Semi-Compact frame with replaceable derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses Full Carbon Frame FSA Aluminum Cranks Shimano Wheels Ritchey Bar, Stem Carbon Post Orange handlebar wrap Frame wrapped in blue EL Wire

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen between midnight and 6am on 8/17/2016 from back stairwell of apartment building 2624 N Albany Ave RECOVERY NOTE: Bike located and recovered at Swap O Rama (41st & Ashland) 3-4 days post-theft.

Trek 520

Location

Home
2624 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in extremely good condition. Rear rack and pannier mounts, bontrager faux-leather bar tape. 32c tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hr
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in locked apartment entryway, and was stolen between 11:30 PM and 6:00 AM.

Trek Pilot 1.2 WSD

Location

Home
2624 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
43 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very small, 650c wheels. Continental GP4000 S II tires front and rear. Freehub sounds like it's about to explode. Orange bar tape and orange bottle cage. Unicorn stickers on top tube by the stem. Scratches on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hr
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was hanging in locked apartment entryway, and was stolen between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

2016 Giant TCX SLR 2

Location

Columbia St. Mary's Prospect Medical Commons
2401 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee , WI
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GS407809
Color: 
Black with white lettering and red accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; SPD pedals, disc brakes, bag under seat, 2x water bottle holders & Wheel & Sprocket bottles

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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked up the bike at 4:30, returned at 5:10 to no bike.

Trek Hybrid, Women's

Location

Rogers Park, Home
Jarvis Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
White with brown swirls
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Brown leather seat, U lock attached to the side

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 was not locked, had been in the garage for 3 hours since morning ride
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open for an hour, someone went in and walked away with the bike.

Trek T900 Tandem

Location

N. Richmond St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Serial No.: 
WTU057SZ102L
Color: 
Silver Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 3 months old. It has a rack on the back to connect a Burley trail-a-bike to it. I used this bike to ride with my 9 yr old twins. I'd really like it 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?: 
It was always kept in the garage when not being ridden.
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was found open around 11:30 pm and the bikes were missing. We don't know how they got into the garage since the door does not appear damaged in any way. We are certain the door was closed at 10 pm, when my husband did the nightly rounds to make sure all our doors and windows were closed and locked for the night. The picture I'm providing shows the bike when first purchased (3 months ago). It doesn't have the Burley rack on it yet.

Bridgestone 1986 Mile 112

Location

School and Clifton
School and Clifton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown (was my dads bike when he was younger)
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple with black/white/red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was my dads bike so the frame is over 20 years old. I found online it's a 1986 Mile 112 bridgestone. Handel bars are white with Italy stickers around the end. Wheels are black and tan (different from the picture bc my boyfriend changed the seat and peddles) all changes were done and purchased at cycle smitty. Peddles are flat and silver. I know it's unlikely I'll find the bike but I'm heartbroken bc it was my dads gifted to my boyfriend. My dad use to talk about biking everywhere around the lake with it.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night in front of a elementary school on Clifton and School street

2013 Trek 7.2 FX Fitness Hybrid

Location

CLK Apartment Building
5718 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C7542H
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches down the outside of the front right fork

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between the hours of 8:30 pm on 8/14/15 and 5:30 pm on 8/15/16
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 8:30 pm on 8/14/16 and 5:30 pm on 8/15/16 the Trek was stolen from inside a locked gate in the rear of the 5718 N Winthrop Ave apartment building. The front wheel was locked to the bike rack and the frame and rear wheel were stolen. The lock and front tire where left on the bike rack.

6KU Fixie SingleSpeed Bike

Location

Chicago Diner
2333 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10027811
Size: 
49
Color: 
Grey; Orange wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to sign outside Chicago Diner for 1.5 hrs. Both bike and lock were missing.

Giant

Location

2113 w moffat st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White tapped handlebars

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?: 
1 day

lunnetten fixed gear

Location

Resident home
38th street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
21 inches I believe
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark blue Brooks saddle, scoffs on center frame and on left side of the fork, Gator skin tires, drop down handle bars.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left then stolen under a porch in a fenced in back yard.

Not sure

Location

My Josue
1237 Clinton ave
Berwyn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
white red black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was fairly new but the right handle was a little bit bent

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?: 
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?: 
Little over a month
Incident Description: 
cane in my yard cut my lock and stole my bike

Specialized Seteur C2

Location

Alley beside 5014 S. Dorchester Ave.
S. Dorchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602069055I
Size: 
54" frame
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape by appearance. Auxiliary hand-break levers installed on the upper handlebar. When stolen, it had a rack on the back, with a plastic purple crate [in bad shape] attached to that. A small seating for a front bike light was taped to the center of the handlebars with black electrical tape. One side of the rear rack is anchored to the frame w/ a bungie cord [missing screw] and I think one of the toe clips was patched w/ a similarly makeshift connection.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unattended in alley, near back gate for 5-10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was about to bring it into the secure, locked gate of our back court year, then into the basement. When my daughter appeared suddenly and unexpectedly, after some confusion, I foolishly left the bike unattended for 5-10 minutes. The bike was gone, along with the groceries, locks, and helmet in the rack. I scanned the area for awhile in my car to no avail.

2014 Cannondale Quick CX 2

Location

Lincoln Park ZOo
2001 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Cannondale with front suspension and disk brakes. Stolen right in front of the Barn at Lincoln Park Zoo with a Topeak Kid seat, a cannondale helmet and mickey mouse helmet.

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?: 
90 Mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a really visible location right by the zoo employee stand.. at least 10 other bikes parked thier.

Fuji Cross 2014

Location

First Ascent Climbing Gym
4718 north broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano rear brakes and wheels, Paul components chain retention device, stolen with blue/white Fugi cross 2013.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My wife and I were climbing at first ascent uptown for two hours. Came back out to no bikes, no U locks.

Fuji Cross

Location

First ascent climbing gym
4187 broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear shimano brake, blue color matched handle bar tape and bottle holders, shimano 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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
My husbands bike and mine were locked outside of First Ascent Climbing Gym, uptown. One U lock and 2 cables missing along with both bikes.

Trek 1.2

Location

509 North Grove
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU243C1695F
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched, racing saddle Fizik. Shimano SPD 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?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage

SE Draft Freewheel

Location

Clybourn Train Station
Armitage and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 12, 2016 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good condition, SE Draft bike. All black, with Red Decals. Rear tires turing silver from brakes rubbing. Flat handlebars. Just a sweet ass black single gear freewheel 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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Time is a best guess. It was stolen from the Clybourn train station while I was working. Other bikes had their tires and seats stolen... I imagine a few others were taken. Didn't find the lock. Was locked to the rack, right in front of all platforms.

2012 mens Ghost hard tail mountain bike

Location

Uptown/Buena Park
North Hazel
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't know it
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ghost bike purchased in Germany while i was serving in the us military. Visible wear and tear. GHOST printed on the mainframe. Likely the ONLY one in the city. 29in wheels

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Locked out front of my building. Not sure how they cut the lock?