Recent Reports

Trek 3500 Disc 18

Location

Halsted Orange Line
2520 S. Archer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU084C6507G
Size: 
3500
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty used, lots of scratches, light on front handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
6 Hours - At the Halsted Orange Line Stop.
Incident Description: 
Myself and 3 friends rode to the Halsted Orange line stop to catch the train into town. Locked all bikes together with same cable lock. Returned in approx. 3 hours to find only the Trek mountain bike missing with lock.

eighth inch scrambler

Location

Jeri's Grill
2400 Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
g1311000440
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pretty new bike, slightly dirty, blue/red sticker on 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
half hour
Incident Description: 
Was eating at a diner at Montrose and western, had my bike sitting outside the window of where I was sitting when a 6 feet tall African American who was about 15-18 years old grabbed my bike and got on it. I chased after him east down Montrose for three or four blocks until I couldn't see him anymore.

2009 Felt z45

Location

My house
1441 W Fillmore St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging up inside garage. The garage door was left open for two hours. Someone came in and took it.

Giant escape 3 (2015)

Location

Harold Washington Library
401 S Plymouth Ct
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C2AF2785
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Matt Charcoal grey/ gloss black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside Harold Washington Library on 401 S Plymouth Ct. I passed by my bike at 5:30pm and it was there, but when I came back at 7pm and it was gone. The library security guards have cameras on that location and footage that could show everything. Unfortunately, they won't let me see it unless the police detectives request the footage. I've filed a police report but don't know how long it will take them to request that.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Sushi Day
7745 N. 1st St.
Fresno , CA
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a flat tires, both in the back and the front. the handles are kinda torn apart. it might still have a red cable combination lock.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week and a half
Incident Description: 
It was obviously stolen. I got a cell phone call from my mother. When she was going to work at Sushi Day. I have no clue when exactly my bike was stolen. Probably last night when my mother left from work.

SE Draft Lite 2013

Location

Home
1701 N. Talman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SE340IC0020JG7G02-1
Size: 
43cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop handle bars wrapped with white tape. The left handle bar is being secured by a wine cork. There are also fairly significant nicks and dings located along 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I parked it on my second story deck daily. Deck is located in a gated and locked yard
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between 10am, July 25th and 5:00pm July 26th. Theives either scaled the wooden gate or got access through neighbors chain linked fence.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Alta at K station
555 w Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FM27265
Size: 
XL
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new. Mount on front handle bars for light and mount on rear seat post for light. Trip computer mount and magnet on rear wheel

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack outside of Alta building 555 w Kinzie. Was at friends apt for no longer than 2 hours. Walked out to get bike and that's when I saw my chain was cut and left on ground.

Specialized Pitch Sport 650B

Location

Residence
535 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc606169105j
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 month old bike, with bicycle seat pack under seat on the 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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at 535 N Michigan on lower Michigan Ave to a bike rack. After I went to a friends apartment for a few hours late in the evening, I came back down and the bike and my lock were gone. I locked my bike through the rear wheel and around frame to a bike rack provided at the building but neither were there after I went back later in the evening.

Jamis Aurora

Location

Irving Park & Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12YU18698
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.

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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from back porch.

Schwinn Roadbike

Location

UNION station
S . Canal and W. Adams SW CORNER
Chicago 60606 , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Midsize 24-26" tire
Color: 
Blacl
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average, some rust on Nickel parts l, slight 3/4 ' tear on seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Left at at 3.30 pm and returned at 10 pm
Incident Description: 
Parked on the SW corner S. CANAL and W.ADAMS STR

2010 scattante americano 2

Location

Garage
1459 W Melrose St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey with light green fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used single speed road bike with grey body contrasted against a noticeable bright green fork. It has black bullhorn handlebars and silver metal grips. This is a men's bike with a black seat that is at the same level as the handlebars. Height = fits a 5'11" guy. Pedals have toe clips. It says Americano in white lettering 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?: 
Permanent secured location
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept in a 2 car garage shared with my neighbor. It was stolen between 8AM and 8PM on Friday during my absence. Garage must have been left unattended by neighbor or the thief had some other way of unlocking the garage door without causing damage.

Dawes Lightning Sport AL

Location

2070 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing the front tire and the back tire has a cracked plastic presta style valve cover. It did have a tag on it that said Jess Massaro #3A (because we had to label our bikes) but it could be torn off by now. The bike has stem gear shifters which are slightly turned to the left making them appear crooked. The bike is in fairly good condition. The only other distinguishing feature of the bike is that since it is a Canadian bike as a part of the Dawes logo there are maple leaves.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the side of outdoor mall area Clybourn Ave - The bike racks are on the side of the little shopping mall outside of the Tuxedo Warehouse - Panera is also located in this area - The front wheel of the bike and lock were all that remained - it looks like they tore the frame from it because the tire was damaged.

Giant

Location

4052 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Average adult size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new condition, all black bike with white writing and white handlebars, has rack over back tire for bike pack

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike has only been here since Friday afternoon
Incident Description: 
Up visiting for the weekend and had my bike locked up in a locked side entryway. It was also locked up with two other bikes using the same two locks but those were not stolen. Incident happened in the the night sometime between 9pm-7am

Specialized Crossroads

Location

My building
21st and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
White and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized brand hybrid bike. Crossroads model. Used, but in good condition. Step-through (or women's) frame. White and grey paint job. 21 speed. Gear shifters on handles, left gear shifter had a part of the plastic missing. Straight handle bars.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I bought the bike a few weeks ago. I was keeping it on the enclosed landing outside of my third floor apartment where no one else goes. unfortunately, there was nothing to lock it to. I was right about to talk to my landlord about that and I got backed up with work and it obviously didn't happen soon enough. There is reason to suspect neighbors at the 21st and Western intersection.

Specialized

Location

1763 W Morse Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, has a bell and wire basket on the handlebars. There are locks on the wheels and seat post.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Husband came home, opened garage door and saw our bikes were missing. We are in a closed off garage that does not face the alley. Other bikes were in the garage.

Trek 7.6

Location

1763 W Morse Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, has a beaten up rack on back, an empty mount for a speedometer on the handlebar. the gears do not shift down.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
I came home, opened my shared garage door, and found my wife's bike and my own were missing. There were other bikes in the garage, none of which were taken.

Mercier Galaxy Tour

Location

Technological Institute
Tech Dr
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue frame, red seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black seat, black rack above back wheel, half-spd pedals, deraileur too small (only shifts into 2 gears), seatpost is immovable (rust has seized it).

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 bike rack.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked near the E Wing entrance of the Technological Institute. I had ridden it around 1pm that day. It was found to be missing around 7:30pm of the same day.

Specialized Sequoia

Location

House
800 Forest Ave.
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Silver/black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a trailer hitch on the rear axle, and just *slightly* thicker tires than a normal road bike. Had the stem installed upside down for slightly lower positioning. Also had a not-stock seat that is a little cushier than normal. Picture is not of my bike; it's the same model, from a google search.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was stolen out of my garage. Sometime between 6 pm and 8 pm, someone came in my yard, went into the garage, unhitched it from my kid-trailer, opened the garage door (left it open), and took off.

Jamis -Coda sport-Womans

Location

Clybourn Metra stop
Ashland and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U152U05276
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Black with yellow water bottle accessory
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New black bike - bright yellow water bottle holder and front and back light accessories.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hr.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack under the Metra Clybourn stop and when checked on next morning it was gone. No lock was left - no trace, just gone.

SE Bikes, "Lager"

Location

Ogilvie - Washington Street entrance
Washington & Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great / new condition. Equipped with front and rear fenders.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen while left overnight at Ogilvie.