Recent Reports

Miyata Triple Cross

Location

Artesian and Hirsch
1300 N Artesian
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
815025
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white Bontrager tires, black SKS longboard fenders, rubber ducky squeeker on handlebars, some paint chips that were poorly touched up with nail polish in a semi matching green on the downtube, Shimano 300 LX drivetrain

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?: 
20 minutes

Peugeot

Location

In front on the PNC Bank.
Wrigtwood and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is a Peugeout bike, red color, with a light positioned in the middle of the handerbars. The bike has been stolen leaving the front tyre there, so the front tyre is missing. It has a metal holder fixed on the back with a black rope connected on the back. It was my only way of trasportation in Chicago, please help me!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in Wellington St in front of the PNC Bank at a tree right next to the Divy Bike Station. I found just the front tyre still u-locked at the tree and the whole bike missing. The locked had not been broken.

Silver Ladies Schwinn

Location

2949 honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
fits 5'5 female perfectly
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom front brake. All silver, no handle bar tape

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?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
I arrived at the home that I am house sitting, placed my bike on the back side of the house to get their dog, with the intention of only leaving it for less than 5 mins. Moments later, while inside I heard loud talking and I thought "thats weird no TVs are on." Got the dog, went back outside and it was gone. The voices I heard were the thieves. It is a very secluded home and my bike was not visible from the street- which means they must have been watching me? Even worse.

2000 Giant Option

Location

Whirlyball
1880 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28" Diameter Tires (700 x 35c)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was purchased in 2000 from Westgate Cycle in Rocky River, OH. A sticker that says "Westgate Cycle Rocky River" is stamped on the back of the bike. The bike is black with red lettering with front and back fenders. It was locked up with a yellow combination u-lock and has front & back 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the Whirlyball parking lot at 1880 W. Fullerton Ave. I locked my bike to a post that had a metal sign attached at the top, indicating a reserved parking spot. When I came back out, the sign at the top had been removed and the bike lifted off the pole.

K2 Huntington Comfort

Location

Apartment building
2700 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, rack above rear tire, water bottle holder on bar near pedals.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Somebody likely walked into an open garage door for a large apartment building. Bike was locked to bike hook on lower-level of garage, next to 3 or 4 other bikes, which were also missing when I noticed mine was gone. I had just brought it into the city 2 weeks prior on the evening of 8/3. Went to use it on 8/17 and it was gone, so it was stolen sometime in that 2 week period.

Trek 1000 SL

Location

Apartment Building
859 W. Cornelia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had Shimano PD-M540 SPD clip on pedals, and a wire in the front for speedometer. Had two water bottle holders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days since I last saw it
Incident Description: 
Someone must have gotten into the building by using a key, and then into the laundry room by using a key. Either somebody left the doors propped open or it was another tenant in the building. They cut off the lock and left the lock hanging.

Cinelli Mystic Rats

Location

Damen and Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
1114CL501639
Size: 
size 50 frame
Color: 
Black w/ red and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had just been in a crash before it was stolen, several spokes on front tire were broken, right pedal was broken off, and the front tire was very out of true, rendering it un-walkable and rideable. Otherwise in good physical condition.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike had just been in a crash earlier on the day it was stolen. I needed to lock it up over night in order to take a taxi to go seek medical attention. The bike was not walkable or rideable, as the front tire had sustained damage and was very out of true. When I returned the next day around 11 am to pick up my bike, I discovered that sometime overnight the lock was cut and the bike stolen.

Specialilzed Hardrock MTB

Location

6559 S. University Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Purple with Yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Manitou Front suspension fork (black) Yellow grips with chili pepper pattern Black Trek rear rack Shimano 9 Speed shifters and LX rear derailleur

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Young black male wearing all black jumped the fence to get access to unlocked bike and road it away west down 65th street towards Cottage Grove

Huffy Women's Ocean Deluxe Bike (Blue Metallic, Large/26-Inch)

Location

1101 N. Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Blue Metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand 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 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: 
Both locks were broken open and taken with the bike. The bike was locked with two locks on the gate surrounding our patio at the back of the house.

2009 Raleigh One Way

Location

1434 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, some paint chips, there is a cupcake sticker on the head tube. It has been upgraded from stock and is a little different from the most recent picture that is uploaded. brown leather Brooks B17 saddle, Nitto Promenade handlebars, brown PDW Whiskey grips, MKS leather toe clips, silver SKS fenders, and black All City Nature Boy fork. It also had a black PDW Takeout front basket, black cup holder on the 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on the railing of the stoop in a gated front yard shortly before 1:00 pm. Bike was still present at 1:30 pm but gone when I went back 4:00 pm.

Felt Versa Path 2

Location

Red Line Loyola stop
Loyola and Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30023457
Size: 
28" tires, Large frame
Color: 
Grey with black bars, seatpost, and front shocks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, has a black back rack and royal blue bottle holder. The back wheel has an unusual spoke pattern, with 2 spokes close together and wide space before the next set. The front wheel (if any) will look different, as the original was left behind. Also, my bike has a built-in bell on the brake lever on the left side of the bars.

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?: 
No more than 10.5 hours - left at 9:30a, bike was gone when I got back at 8p
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the top rack at the Loyola Red line station on the Loyola (back) side of the station through the front tire at about 9:30a on Wednesday, August 20. When I got back from work at about 8p on the same day, everything but the front tire and the lock was gone.

terratrike FX (Tadpole Recumbent)

Location

HOME
NORTH WINCHESTER
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
HP0612GEFC0001
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Three-wheel low recumbent trike, two wheels in front, one wheel at the back. Also folds in the middle to become a compact trike. Custom build to fit my leg length.

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

Mongoose DXR mountain bike

Location

Fifth Third bank at 57 E Randolph St.
148 N Garland Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There are some fine scratches on frame bike near the Mongoose label. A black flash light holder mounted on the handle bar. A piece of blue holder mounted on the handle bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

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?: 
45 minutes (between 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike with a U lock at the E. Randolph St. and Garland Ct. then went to LA Fitness. When I got out of LA Fitness, my mongoose mountain bike was gone. It happened between 4: 30 PM to 5:15 PM.

Public C7

Location

north and bosworth
1600 North Bosworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
009909VB14-F
Size: 
M/L
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's pretty much brand new...only a month old. It has a cream rack on the back w/ a foldable silver basket hanging off the left side of the rack (folded when taken)

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked- I set the bike down in front of my steps and and stepped back in my apt to grab my helmet. The thief grabbed it and biked away when I stepped inside.
Incident Description: 
I had taken my bike down my front steps of my place and walked back into my place (<5 feet away) to grab my helmet, when the thief grabbed my bike and took off on it. The bike is a month old- a Public C7. The bike is cream and has a cream rack w/ a silver foldable basket attached to the left side of the rack. In the attached picture the rack/basket has not been added to the bike as of yet.

Trek Black Lexa S 2013

Location

Bikram Yoga
1344 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Black with while flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Really bright hot pink bar-tape. A comrade cycle sticker in the front of the bike. A black Rack with a sticker that says Do More. And silver clip-less pedals

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 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 Hour
Incident Description: 
I got out of my yoga class yesterday at 9:00 PM and my bike was gone. Its the bike in the picture. The only difference is that the bar-tape is hot pink.

Specialized Vita Step Through

Location

Place of Business
939 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSDC602358060I
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2014 bicycle

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the bike rack using my U-lock around the bike rack, front tire, and bike frame around 8:40am. When I returned to the bike rack at 7:15pm after I was done working for the day, the bike and the lock were no longer there.

Giant GCR3

Location

Bucktown
Webster and Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition bike recently brought in for a tune up. Around 4-5 years old. Pouch on the back with spare tire and CO2 cannister for refilling. Water bottle holder on the diagonal bar. Black grips on handle bars decent amount of age on them.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Last seen around Aug 15. Found missing on August 17. stolen out of Garage in alley off of Webster Ave and Hoyne.

Schwinn Collegiate

Location

Morse Redline station
Morse & Glenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 1970 Schwinn Collegiate. Bright yellow with black seat and silver rack on back. Rack has a cool sticker that says " chicago art girl". It was stolen on August 17th from the redline Morse stop biking parking area between 10:45am- 1:00 pm in Rogers Park. Please contact me if you see it around town.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Vintage 1970 Schwinn Collegiate. Bright yellow with black seat and silver rack on back. Rack has a cool sticker that says " chicago art girl". It was stolen on August 17th from the redline Morse stop biking parking area between 10:45am- 1:00 pm in Rogers Park. Please contact me if you see it around town.

2013 townie Electra

Location

O'Malley's
3551 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is less than a year old has no fender has a unique flat foot design. Stolen from omalleys on Sheffield right by wrigley field

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Met with friends after cubs game locked bike on bike rack on the corner of Clark and Sheffield was locked securely left out for an hour and was stolen. My bike was almost stolen again the previous week before the incident but lock was destroyed but no theft until the next week.

Miyata triple cross

Location

1313
Artesian
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rubber ducky squeaker, black fenders, white 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike inside a locked gate.