Recent Reports

Black Fixed wheel

Location

Outside McDonalds and Chicago Board of Trade
141 West Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vilano Attack Fixed Gear Bike Track Bike Large (58cm) Matte Black

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Sadly, just stolen

Surly Cross Check Single Speed

Location

4100 N Lincoln Avenue Condo Building
4100 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
M12060930
Size: 
56 CM with 700C Wheels
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than one year old and in excellent 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 bike rack.

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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in common garage of condo building. Front wheel and frame were locked to bike rack with new U-Lock. Rear wheel was locked to frame with a separate new U-Lock. Both locks were Kryptonite. The scumbag(s) who stole my bike used either a pipe cutter or hacksaw to dismantle the bike rack. It is clear the strategy was to destroy the rack rather than invest time breaking the locks. Multiple bikes were stolen from the garage as they destroyed 2 separate bike racks and clearly went after the high dollar value targets.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

Lincoln Park
Halsted and Willow
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48"
Color: 
Black with lime green handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some scratches on frame. At the time of theft was wrapped in black electrical tape and old bike tubes to deter theft (ha!). Lime green handle bar tape and detailing.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked to a fence in a private courtyard at 10:30 pm on Sunday night. The fence is not visible from the street and the bike was concealed underneath trees. The bike had been cut off from the fence before 7:00am on Monday morning. The fence was damaged and cut open. No evidence of the U-lock.

GT Nomad

Location

Rocky's
232 W. 31st Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12G80061
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Splash guards on front and real wheels and a rear rack.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Days
Incident Description: 
White male used cordless saw to cut through U lock.

Cruiser

Location

home
Haddon
Chicago (Ukrainian Village) , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new tires, tires had beads on the spokes, typical beach cruiser with scratches and some beat ups. Got it in 2003 so it had some years on it, but still looked good.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my house in the morning at 5 am and bike was still there. My roommate left later and noticed it was gone.

GT Nomad

Location

910 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG091983612
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Gray/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were locked to rack on side of high-rise condo complex on eve of July 4, near fireworks. Thieves removed cable locks and two adult bikes, leaving two kids bikes. Discovered July 7, 6pm.

Giant ATX 860

Location

Home
1229 w 32nd place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GJ587978
Size: 
18 inch
Color: 
blue with brown front shock
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue bike with. Brown Manatiou front shock that stands out because it doesn't match the bike at all. Also has skinny tires since I converted the bike to street friendly from off road. Unique looking bike since it's from 1996.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through both wheels, frame & secured around large metal support post that held up a cement porch, with Krptonite U-Lock & cable. Bike and locks are all gone.

Fuji Crosstown

Location

910 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ10C01334
Size: 
17"
Color: 
White/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a velcro pouch on frame/post for holding cellphone.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were locked to rack on side of high-rise condo complex on eve of July 4, near fireworks. Thieves removed cable locks and two adult bikes, leaving two kids bikes. Discovered July 7, 6pm.

Giant Cypress ST Hybrid

Location

Seminary and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C112AD362
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with a few scratches. There is a distinguishable feature but I will not note this to avoid it being removed for identification purposes

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 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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
Street sign was uprooted from the ground.

Raleigh Touring 18 1975-1978

Location

1420 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
65 CM
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Raleigh 18 touring bike. Gatorskin tires, front and rear racks chromish racks. Bar tape is black and was starting to peel at the bottom of the handlebars. 18 Speed bike. Newer wheelset with presta valves.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Left my bike out overnight on my third story porch. Someone grabbed it between 4am and 12pm.

2013 Trek 7.2 FX DISC

Location

HOME
FOREST AVE
EVANSTON , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU061C5272H
Size: 
20" FRAME
Color: 
BLACK, WITH RED PEDALS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW, 3 WEEKS OLD

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?: 
2 NIGHTS IN GARAGE
Incident Description: 
BIKE TAKEN FROM GARAGE OVERNIGHT BLACK FRAME, RED PEDALS, BLACK BOTTLE CAGE AND VILLAGE CYCLE CENTRE STICKER ON LOWER FRAME

Crosstrail / Specialized

Location

Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had 2 lights with white covers on handle bars. Front fender is zip-tied on to the fork on the right side.

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 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
Incident Description: 
4 or 5 young people were writing with sidewalk chalk right near the area it was stolen from really late, maybe they were lookouts while the thief did his thieving.

TREK 7300 Multitrack

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
orange and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two similar bikes, man and woman bikes both with back racks, one with wide seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Lincoln Park Zoo
Incident Description: 
rode bikes to zoo, locked them on bike rack, came out a couple of hours later and the bikes were gone.

GT Avalanche

Location

Building
459 W Briar, ap 309
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in good condition. But plastic on both pedal is broken, and only half of the plastic is left.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a year
Incident Description: 
Bike was stollen from the locked storage room in our apartment building. Cable lock is also missing

Diamondback

Location

Building
459 W Briar, ap 309
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
cool silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Additional seat cover additional light and small bike bag. Also, the part (belt?) on the pedal that goes over the front of the foot was broken.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over a year, last time we saw it one week ago
Incident Description: 
We drove bikes last Sunday. We did not check on them until 30 minutes ago. It was in a locked building in a locked storage room and looked to bike rack along with another stollen (filed separate report).

SE Bikes Lager

Location

Apartment
1600 W. Julian
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Green with no lettering / Carbon fiber fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green fixed gear bike with a Cannondale Premium carbon fiber fork. Top bar is covered with a shoulder pad. The seat post has the mounts for two bike lights. Pedals have cages on them. Drop down track handlebars with black tape on them. with the brake lever on the right side. Brake on the front wheel. Bike has numerous scratches on it from about 5 years of riding.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from sidewalk in front of apartment. I heard the lock get cut, ran outside and chased the person. I caught sight of the person riding the bike two blocks south and saw them turn onto Paulina and then Milwaukee going northwest before I lost sight. When i got back to where it was stolen, I noticed that the person had left the bolt cutters used to cut the lock on the sidewalk. I filed the police report over the phone, and then got into a car and headed to look for the bike. In the car, I caught sight of the person going north on Wood (two blocks west of where it was stolen). This was about 15 minutes after the bike was stolen. I called 911 while following the person and told the operator where the person was heading. The person was chased onto North ave., then north on Hermitage, east on Bloomingdale and then north on an alley parallel to Hermitage before the person was out of sight. At that point I was off the phone with the operator and was told to wait in that area for an officer to show up. I talked to two different officers at that intersection before heading back. They said they would keep a look out for the bike.

Motobecane Track

Location

3721 n Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New fixed gear bicycle with red bullhorn handlebars, a front brake, and a red chain

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
A few friends of mine had a party at their apartment in Wrigleyville and my brother and I left our bikes an a hallway within the apartment. Many people that we didn't know showed up, and the bikes were stolen from the apartment around 1 AM, as people started to leave. I've talked to multiple people who were there but I've had no luck, filing a police report tonight or tomorrow. The bike may be around downtown or the Columbia campus.

Jamis 2011 Satellite Comp

Location

Just north of Irving Park on Damen
Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u0yu10344
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was an almost new Jamis Stellite comp 2011 model. Stock parts, very clean. Water bottle holder and front and rear led lights.

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 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I was at Ribfest. I locked my bike around 2 blocks North of Irving Park rd on Damen. The bike was locked through the front wheel and frame. When I came back to get my bike after attending rib fest I found the parking sign that the bike was locked to was pulled from the ground and bike gone.

Old Trek mountain bike, unknown model

Location

4447 N Malden St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver with red trim and black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly poor condition, rust on handlebars and broken pedals. Zip-up carrier basket on back. Sticker from "Missing Link" bike shop in Berkeley, CA.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from fenced-in, locked side yard some time during the night of July 3rd.

Giant Cypress ST W 2011 S

Location

4447 N Malden St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C51AC332
Color: 
Baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked side yard of apartment building, and was stolen at an unknown time on July 3rd.