Recent Reports

Make: Specialized; Model: Vita

Location

Ravenswood Metra
Leland & Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602023015J
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean, white Specialized bike with slim tires and logo written in silver.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked for 8 hours under the Ravenswood Metra station at Leland and Ravenswood.
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked (through the frame to the rack) my bike underneath the Ravenswood Metra station around 5:50am on July 31. It was the only bike on the rack at that time. When I came back from work, around 6pm, the bike and lock were both missing.

Moseman

Location

2643 North Fairfield Avenue, APT 2N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has the name "Richard" etched in white on both sides of the top bar. It also has red walls on the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours at most
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike rack on the north entrance of the Logan Square blue line stop. I had a cable lock through both wheels and then the u-lock locking it to the bike rack.

Motobecane Mirage

Location

Dos Toros
1 N. Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2018 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unfortunately, never wrote it down
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black with lime green accents. Profile Design aerobars (clip on) on front, and a small Transit saddlebag on seat. Weinmann wheels. The bike is in very good condition but has a slightly bent (inward) left paddle shifter and a small gouge on left side of seat due to a crash. The pedals are normal pedals (not clipless).

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 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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Parked and locked the bike on the NE corner of Dearborn and Madison in the Loop before going into work at Chase Tower (around 8:55am). At 12:30 (ish) I came outside to find the bike missing. I was able to review video security footage from Dos Toros' security camera. The bike appeared to be fine up until Noon and then the sun glare on the video feed made it so you could not see outside anymore. Since I came out around 12:30, the bike must've been take between Noon and 12:30.

Schwinn Mirada Sport 21 Speed

Location

Lakeview
W. George Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large Men's Frame
Color: 
Black with green writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was an older bike from the late 1980s/early 1990s, but it had new ergonomic rubber handle grips on flat handle bars, newer twin-lever triggers, newer chain, etc. Bright orange water bottle mount. OnGuard lock was cut off, but the OnGuard mount should still be there. Also had a black rear bike rack and cushioned gel seat. The blurry picture is the only picture I can find of my actual bike, enlarged from the background of a photo. The rest are examples of the same frame style/colors that I found online.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
I came home from work to find my bike was gone, which means it was stolen in broad daylight. The lock and any debris from the cutting of the lock is gone. This was in an enclosed patio which is not visible from any road or alley, hidden by fences and buildings.

Make-Hyper 26" Shocker Men's Dual Suspension Mountain Bike, Black Model-HYP-T26-1000

Location

Rustic Oak Aprtment
15921 LECLAIRE AVE
Oak Forest , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recent brought from Walmart in June 2018

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Months
Incident Description: 
On the morning of July 31, 2018, I found that my bike (one bike) has been stolen from parking lot. I have two bikes. I have locked both of my bikes to fence in the rustic oak apartment. Th other bike was still in the parking with broken lock laying down on the ground.

Bianchi Torino

Location

Humboldt Park
3417 W Hirsch St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 30, 2018 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
7 years old. Scratches on the frame.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
Bike inside my garage. Bike itself not locked, but garage usually is. No sign of forced entry so maybe the side door was unlocked.

Schwinn Sierra

Location

Mattress Firm Wicker Park Bucktown
N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
6177576 G0686
Size: 
19" Frame, 26" Wheels
Color: 
Black Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Late 1980's mountain bike with street tires. The finish was black chrome with a tan/orange looking stem. It had a black front basket, newer aluminum wheels, and a brooks saddle. Had flat handlebars that curved back. It is in good condition overall but some chips in the finish.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

Bridgestone X-01

Location

residence
1440 W. Arthur
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
don't have it
Size: 
guessing 25 inches.
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 26 year old Bridgestone X01 metallized purple bike that looks pretty beat up but it works fine. It has black electrical tape on some parts of the frame covering the brand decals. Has its original Dia Compe sidepull brakes. Does not have the mustache bars. The picture below is off the internet of a similar bike. Mine does not have the mustache bars. Mine has a rack, a thumb bell and a ulock, which I wasn't using because there is nowhere to use a ulock on my property. (I wish I had ulocked it to itself.)

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was locked on the porch with a heavy duty cable (I know I am an idiot) It had been three days while I was trying to make a good space for it inside. That very morning I looked at it and said "I really should just take it inside. Long story.
Incident Description: 
I came home at 9 pm and it was gone. Somebody must have been watching the house because there was only about an hour yesterday when nobody was home.

Custom 312 Urban Wheat - Single Speed Road Bike

Location

E 14th Pl & S State St
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black and gold custom paint, 312 Urban Wheat logo. Gold rims and handle bars.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to smaller fence enclosing tree and landscaping on the sidewalk. Fence was about 3 1/2 ft tall. Bike was locked through frame to the fence with a U-shape lock. Bike was left for approximately 3 days and was missing upon return, lock and bike collectively. Attempted to check with City of Chicago about possible removal without response.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

54 w Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu111c68956
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green detailing, Pinhead wheel locks, Krypto lock, black water bottle holder, valve cap on rear tire only

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour or less
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a street pole on the northeastern corner of Hubbard at the intersection with Dearborn. An hour later, just before 6.30 pm, I came back and my bike was missing. A man in a car told me that about 40 minutes earlier he had watched a man pick up the street pole my bike was U-locked to and ride east on Hubbard.

Specialized Woman's Bike. Possibly cross roads model.

Location

3715 No Halsted at bike rack.
Earth's Kitchen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
-----
Size: 
small
Color: 
gold with black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Rear bag rack. Rear and saddle flashing lights. Front black halogen light on handlebar. Upgraded seat from Kozy bike shop.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Rider dropped bike bags at Temple Shalom. Id in bags. Temple Shalom called police who returned the bike bags to me. Helmet also taken. Usual helmet with complete flashing light surround. White with blue stripes.

Felt Verza Cafe 7 Men 19"

Location

East Hyde Park
5465 S Hyde Park Blvd, Apt 3S
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
19''
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean, new looking bike. It has a cup holder on the 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen July 28 at 9pm. Noticed missing July 29 at 9pm.

Diamondback Comfort Mountain bike

Location

Ravenswood manor
4700 n manor ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16”
Color: 
Metallic gray w black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Black and white “M-22” 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Permanently stored here between rides
Incident Description: 
Theif broke into our garage in ravenswood manor (manor and lawrence) and removed bike from ceiling rack

2011 Quick 5 Cannondale

Location

6113 S Kimbark Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
XM44520
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Compact bike with slight wear and tear. Back wheel tire valve cap is broken. Missing rubber ends of handlebars. Has a cup holder and a black pouch beneath 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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in enclosed parking area for apartment complex. Someone left the gate open or jumped the fence and cut the lock taking both the combination lock and bike.

Canondale Supersix Evo

Location

Ohio St Beach
600 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 27, 2018 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TA02539
Size: 
L
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, bright red & black carbon frame

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 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?: 
15-40 min
Incident Description: 
I was distance swimming at OH St Beach and away from the bike for 40 min. the minimal bike racks were full so bike was cable-locked to a metal fence post through frame and front wheel was U-locked to frame. Broad daylight with many other bikes around. Some beach-going witnesses heard a man sawing 10' away from them. He told them he was having trouble with his bike lock and apologized for the noise. They watched him then walk away calmly with it. He was 6'2"-6'-3" white male ~200lbs (wearing hat and sunglasses) and they were mothers with their kids so I understand them not stopping him. When I returned and walked to where my bike had been they approached me and explained what had happened. There is a camera right near there so hoping that will help.

Marin Bridgeway

Location

Harper Condominiums
5311 South Harper Ave., 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11681KS1119
Size: 
19"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Headlight on the front Silver 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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was inside a locked side entrance to my condo building. It was locked to a thick, wooden post inside. I parked and locked it the day before and noticed it missing the following morning.

2000 Specialized Rockhoper A1 FS men’s

Location

Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 27, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M96I42539
Size: 
21”
Color: 
Red/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition with new sprockets, rear and new cables

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?: 
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?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cable was cut and bike was stolen on busy Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago in front of Millennium Park during the Friday summer concert series

GT

Location

Western
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hybrid with shocks. Trying to find serial number. Has Alex Rims and is in good condition. Columbia seat with white grip tape on 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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was stolen in front of Labor Temps on Western.

Giant Men's Road BIke

Location

505 N. Green Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
SIlver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, about 10 years old. Had a blue whale on handlebars.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Roughly 6 houra
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to no parking street sign in front of 505 N. Green St. mid-morning of 7/28/18. Came back around 3:30 p.m. with bike nowhere to be found, as well as lock and cable missing.

Schwinn Mesa GSX

Location

Bike Rack near Monroe Harbor Tender
400 E Monroe St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
yellow / red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20 years old bike in god condition, Handle bars had extension grips and VUELTA ZEROLITE wheels

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?: 
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?: 
left it around 7:30 and when I returned around 1:45 pm, the bike was missing