Recent Reports

KHS road bike

Location

First Free Church
5249 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Meduim
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just had a tune up. New handlebar tape. New sprockets.

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?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside First Free church. Stolen during the church service.

Missoni Mens Cruiser Zig Zag Bike

Location

My home
Corner of N. Jackson St \ W. Atlantic Ave.
Waukegan , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SL05114644
Size: 
28
Color: 
Black and White Zig Zag Pattern
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was customized. Had a Brooks black leather seat, and very expensive rims. One black rim and tire. One white rim and tire. It also had a tall whip checkerboard flag on the back. Also had a very unique large silver horn and checkerboard mirrors on the handlebars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike has always been in our attached garage when not being ridden.
Incident Description: 
We have a 2 car garage. One garage door for each side. The side that contained our family's bikes was closed. The side where our car was parked was open. You cannot see into the garage unless you walk inside. The thief scratched up the side of our car removing the bike from the opposite side of the garage. There was a medical supply pack on the back of the bike. A couple of the contents were strewn about the driveway. I believe the bike was stolen from our garage and loaded into a van or uhaul type truck. With the tall checkerboard flag on the back it could not have been stuffed into a car or a covered pickup. It was a well known bike in the area. Someone was waiting for their opportunity and got it.

97/98 Schwinn Discover Hybrid Mens

Location

Home
6220 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Taller, I'm not entirely sure of exact size.
Color: 
Teal/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White race entry sticker with number 2250 on top tube. Good condition, tires are old but rideable. U-lock carrier attached to down tube with U-lock in it. Picture is NOT my bike but is the same 97/98 Schwinn Discover Hybrid as mine, only mine was a teal/grey color.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from out of our garage sometime after 5 pm on Friday. Our neighbors had movers come through the garage and they left the garage door partially open. We discovered the bike was missing on Saturday morning.

GIANT MODA

Location

Home
4449 N Malden St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
C1AF2679
Size: 
20"
Color: 
MATT BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Boys 20" bike. Matt royal blue color. Curved top 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?: 
Not locked but parked in garage.
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of garage when door was open for an hour. Bike not locked.

2014 Opus Classico Men's Bike

Location

HOME
4449 N Malden St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ACF13L004334
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with bike rack on the back. Brown leather handle covers. Fenders on front and back tires. TURIN bike shop mini license plate hanging from bike 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked but parked in garage.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle stolen out of garage. Unlocked. Garage was open for short time.

Charge plug

Location

My house
3225 west 65th place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
HBKXG00134
Size: 
Sm15
Color: 
black and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bicycle is black with blue handlebar tape it has disc brakes. The back wheel has a broken spoke that makes a clicks noise when it rides slow

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?: 
It wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
stepped out of my house to go to the store and by the time I got home it was gone. It was sitting in my back yard. I usually leave it inside but the one times leave it outside it gets stolen

2014 SE Lager

Location

Prudential Plaza
145 N Stetson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Matt black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black black with bull horn bars and rear rack.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No longer than 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from bike rack at E. Lake St. and Stetson Ave. in front of Prudential Plaza.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Core Power Yoga
S Harper
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3yr of use Maxxis Re-Fuse Tires Thomson Seatclamp Generic seatpost and seat (not the original ones) Top tube has wear signs close to the head tuve due to friction with lock.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
Left my back attached to a street sign (2 locks) at 6 pm. When I came back to pick it both locks were cut. Called the police, they said "you don't have insurance, the report will do no good", and the hang on me. Picture is of the bike when I just got it (without many od the things described before)

GRAV Liberty CXD

Location

Home
3500 N Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2015 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
abc1234566778990
Size: 
42
Color: 
matte gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked there nightly
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing when i left the house this morning. Deck railing had been disassembled.

Raleigh - SC-50

Location

My apartment
3515 N. Wilton Ave. Apt G
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had different tires, as the back tire recently had a flat and was replaced. The front tire was the original tire with more tread, whereas the back tire was a Touring Plus. The bike seat was bare, as the cushion was ruined by rain and was removed due to deterioration and moldy smell.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike had been locked up two days.
Incident Description: 
The bike was outside of the apartment before the Billy Joel concert. I verified that it was still there and locked at 8 pm. I made dinner at my apartment and once again checked outside around 10 pm to check on the status of the bike and listen to the end of the concert. I assume it was stolen by someone returning from the concert. I woke up at 7 am and saw that my bike was not there, and the Combination Cord Lock was cut and left on the rocks in front of the apartment building.

Specialized Dolce

Location

1522 W Greenleaf Ave Unit 3W
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a Bontrager trip calculator installed, water bottle rack, and a rack/holder for a mini tire pump (the pump was not on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our building storage unit, which was locked. The lock to both the building and storage unit was picked. Two bikes were stolen from our storage unit.

2009 Kona Honky Tonk

Location

Logan Square
Wrightwood and Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F90631615
Size: 
56cm - 700c tires
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Kona Honk Tonk, light blue, a couple paint scuffs. With the following components; black brooks saddle, 1x9 speed w/ shimano 105 components, ritchey carbon fork, ritchey drop handlebars, Thomson stem, Thomson seat post, fyxation peddles, purple handlebar tape, front brake is shimano 105, Paul chain keeper, cane creek headset, aerohead rims, gatorskin tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Side entrance door to garage was kicked in and the bike was stolen. Opened the main garage door on the way out.

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

2462 N Linden Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, aside from pedals being a little deformed/dented; On-Guard U-Lock wrapped/locked onto front portion of frame, just under the handle bar.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in our back yard, in the back outdoor stairwell; not visible from the street. Our property is surrounded by a metal gate, but the front by the street was not locked. Our dog barked; we checked it out and found the front gate wide open and my bike missing from the back yard.

Fuji Silhoutte 1.3

Location

831 w Buckingham pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWBD228L0122K
Color: 
Purple letters black frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small women's frame, orange bike lock attached

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off third floor balcony. No ladder or stairs to balcony. Entrance from inside home. Home wAs never broken into. Unsure of time Bike in left on picture

Raleigh

Location

1910 W. Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Women's small frame. Water bottle carrier. Rear rack.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike and to wood stairway on second floor of back stairs with cable. The cable must have been cut and the bikes carried down the stairs during the night. We have only lived there 5 days, and we didn't hear anything even though bedroom is right by back stairs.

Trek

Location

1910 W. Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bottle holder on frame. Mud flap on back.

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 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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike and to wood stairway on second floor of back stairs with cable. The cable must have been cut and the bikes carried down the stairs during the night. We have only lived there 5 days, and we didn't hear anything even though bedroom is right by back stairs.

white critical cycles fixed

Location

1625 North Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
White frame black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
minor scratches on handlebars bent pedal

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?: 
5 hours

Bianchi Verona

Location

Garage
5002 N Central Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CX00081190
Size: 
18.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker "On the road" bike shop; two water bottle holders, one black, one red; bell; K-stand.

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?: 
Bike was unlocked in the garage for 3 days.
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked in the garage, the garage door was unlocked. The thief had stolen 3 bikes from the garage overnight.

Trek Lexa road bike

Location

Outside of Body Gears Physical Therapy and New Line Tavern
211 N Clinton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had an iPhone bike case on it and he remnants of a white sticker of the top bar from a race last year.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I got to work at 6:45 and it was gone by 4 when I got off
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen with the U Lock from outside of work during the middle of the day.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Claddagh Ring
2306 W Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SRAM Via, black Crank Brothers Candy pedals, water bottle cage, headlight, taillight and black plastic fenders

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?: 
approx 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked on back patio of the Claddagh Ring against the garage stacked behind several other bikes. Patio is fenced and bikes were not visible from street/alley. The bar sponsors a kickball league on Wednesdays, so teams are often hanging out in and outside of the bar for several hours after games. Bike was stolen some time between approx 11 pm and 1 am. No other bikes were stolen. (photo of similar bike, differences outlined in "distinguishing features")