Recent Reports

2013 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er

Location

Apartment
2329 w haddon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Will provide shortly, contacting bike shop for serial number
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has recently upgraded shocks and seatpost. Fork: Fox Factory 34 Kashima Coated (gold). Rear Shock: Fox Factory Float DPS 3 pos lever Kashima Coated. Seatpost: Fox Factory Transfer Kashima Coated, externally routed to wolftooth remote on left side of handlebars. Carbon XO cranks and Crankbrothers mallet pedals. Red handle bar grips, hydraulic disc brakes. 2x10 gear setup. Bike creaks when hard pedaling is performed. Bike had a flat front tire with at time of theft.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in location for 2 days in the basement of apartment locked to a supporting beam.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in basement of apartment building to bike rack around a supporting a beam. All doors to building were closed and locked at 4:35pm. Returned at 5:45pm and lock was cut. Neighbor in alley saw a Hispanic looking man ride off on bike at 4:45pm westbound down alley. Apartment is located on 2300 block of W Haddon, Chicago, IL 60622, across from Clemente Highschool. Bike was intermittently stored in basement no longer than 3 days at a time.

Cervelo S3

Location

837 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 4, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black with gray/white stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bar tape, Garmin computer mount, speedplay pedals, Cobb Randee saddle

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?: 
5 minutes

Orgin8 del pasado

Location

3D printing
333 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame, lime green rims, lime green bull horn handles. Hub cap is missing on the left side.

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of 333 N. Lasalle St. on a street sign. After work, it was gone.

Fun cycle recumbent bike

Location

Tilton park drive
Dekalb , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 30, 2018 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Yellow and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front tire was flat. 3 wheels. Yellow mesh seat was dirty.

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?: 
Month
Incident Description: 
Noticed it missing between April 30 and may 1st.

Trek Rumblefish 2

Location

Merchandise Mart
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU209T374F
Size: 
29" tires
Color: 
White with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bontreger white lettering on the very large 29" tires is very noticeable. Rumble Fish is it unusual name that you won't see on many bikes

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?: 
Just under 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Occurred on the west side of merchandise mart along Orleans Street, next to divvy bike station and bus stop

Raleigh M20 Silver

Location

2456 W Waveland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The gears are starting to rust but has a brand new chain in it. The rusty gears made it difficult to shift gears. The back gear shifter is slightly off-center (very slightly). It also had a basket attachment on the front handle bars, a broken light fixture in the front (no light just the plastic attachment), and a removable mud guard on attached to the seat for the rear wheel. It has a blue diamond-shaped sticker on the frame (I don't remember the number) to indicate that I was allowed to park in my former apartment complex, Eugenie Terrace.The seat was tearing at the in several places. The picture attached is exactly model of the bike but is not my bike. I do not have any images of my personal bike or receipts because it was a handed-me-down, but it looks exactly like this picture!

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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
Likely someone took it off the front porch.

Trek bike

Location

canal and Monroe intersectoin
canal and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult size
Color: 
black and teal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new black and teal blue Trek bike.

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: 
I came out of work on my lunch break to find my bike was stolen from the intersection of Canal and Monroe. It was in the second row of bikes left from the canal street intersection.

70s women’s Schwinn (Le Tour?)

Location

1800 S Laflin St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single-speed conversion. Step-through frame, fit 5’5” woman. Upright handlebars. Front and back rack, gold handlebar tape on the left, no tape on the right. Kind of dirty, could use a tuneup. Cute.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside an apartment building with a locked front door. Bike was on a third-floor landing (hallway) just outside the owner’s apartment. The area has no foot traffic and is generally accessed only by the bike-owner/roommate. The bike was not locked to anything. It was taken overnight between 5/1/18 and 5/2/18.

Specialized

Location

Tyler Marunde’s Apt
1030 West diversey parkway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Incredible condition. TAXI THEMED. Only 1 of 100 made. Bright yellow, black checkered with taxi like detailing. $3500 value.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
It was locked in the backyard at my boyfriends around a wooden post holding the house up on Diversey and Sheffield. I came back from work to find it gone. This is the 2nd day I’ve taken my bike out... so luck isn’t on my side... I’m worried it was one of the neighbors. There’s a back alley someone could’ve seen the yellow from. But it was the first night I ever locked my bike at my boyfriends so I find it hard to believe it was also the one night a bike thief checked his yard. Person who lives downstairs left his unlocked bike in the same backyard for like a year and no one touched it...

Specialized Allez

Location

Feinberg School of Medicine
420 E Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 30, 2018 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604017304I
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, BJB properties sticker on top bar, BI Cycle sticker on seat post, saddle bag, white water bottle cage on bottom bar

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike at a rack at my school around 8 AM, gone when I came out around 5 PM.

Orbea Mitis

Location

55 W Wacker Building (South Side of building)
200 N Dearborn Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 30, 2018 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Blue/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. The frame has some clear tape wrapped around the top tube to keep it from getting scratched when locked up. The frame is blue white and silver and it has carbon fiber front and rear forks and blue handle bar tape. It has an Evanston bike registration sticker. GIANT wheels/tires

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 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?: 
10 hours - but I went to check it was still there about 4 hours into that 10 hours and it was.
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to work today and locked it in the same place I always do. There's a pedestrian passage way that goes from Dearborn to Clark to the south of the 55 W Wacker building. There's a wrought iron fence there with a small bike rack. My bike had its rear wheel resting in the rack and it's front wheel/handlebars resting on top of a thick wrought iron fence. There was an ABUS chain lock going through the frame, front wheel, and fence. I arrived around 8:30 AM and went to work. When I went to get lunch around noon I walked by and my bike was still locked to the fence, so the theft happened between 12 and 6 pm, when I left work. I would guess that happened before 5 since foot traffic increases quite a bit at 5 when people get out of work. When I discovered my bike was gone I went into the 55 W Wacker building and spoke to the security guard to see if maybe they'd have security footage but was told none of their cameras capture the sidewalks outside of the building.

Trek Madone 5.2

Location

2021 W. Iowa St., #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62
Color: 
Blue / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Team Discovery Channel 2007 edition Trek Bike. Has aero bars latched onto handle bar as well.

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Two trek road bikes stolen out of private home garage. One is described above, the other is a women's pink trek bike.

Fuji Track

Location

1537 W Arthur Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 30, 2018 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD238L1437KG7F192
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black, Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bigger, cushioned seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

2015 Opus Sentiero

Location

21 W. Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
220000070665
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Black with white stripes. Anti-theft wheel locks.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 20 W. Kinzie, at the bike rack next to Harry Carry's restaurant. I locked it at 8pm on Friday night and returned at 8am on Saturday morning. It was gone.

2014 SURLY Pacer

Location

North Park
5200 N Troy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean. Front & rear fenders. Bike rack. Easton bartape. Stickers scratched. Mavic front rim. Alex rear rim, Kendra tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Stolen from basement locker.

2018 Specialized Diverge

Location

101 north upper wacker dr
chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black w/stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of stickers all over the body, otherwise very new and clean

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
101 N upper wacker drive, (wacker and washington) man with a baseball cap walked to the building bike rack, pulled a battery powered angle grinder out of his bag, and sawed through a Kryptonite New York standard lock. Multiple witnesses- building security was alerted but the individual was riding away by the time they made it outside.

Trek District

Location

Apartment building
732 W Bittersweet Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Silver/grey with Orange rims.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, slightly dirty, light scratches and light dents in frame. Silver rack over back wheel, with bags on both sides, missing mounting screw on right side rear wheel connection.

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?: 
15 hours since last use, kept in same spot for past 3 months.
Incident Description: 
My ulock was cut and left on the cast iron fence in front of my apartment where the bike was stolen from.

Jamis Bossanova

Location

My Garage
1258 W ROSEDALE AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
E30601
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black and Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is my 365 commuter workhorse with a rear rack and black and gold fenders in the front and back. Also has pinhead locks - whoever stole this bike won't be able to get the wheels off!

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
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked inside a garage. Garage door *may* have been left open - don't send a 12 yr. old take out the garbage - which gave the thief easy access to the bike and a quick way to scoot off. Obviously I should have locked the bike which wouldn't have stopped him from stealing it but at least he wouldn't have been able to ride away with it!

Nishiki

Location

5200 S Blackstone
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No accessories, just a few reflectors

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Kedzie/Lyndale Building
3145 W Lyndale St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FXN1703223
Size: 
55
Color: 
Light and Dark Blue with Orange, Yellow, and Red Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is close to brand new, only one season old. Brown Seat, Brown Bull Horn Handle Bars, Red Pedals with Straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
It was always stored in the location since purchase last year.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in a storage basement with several other bikes, it was locked to it's self with a Kryptonite U-lck through the front wheel and frame and a chain connected the the real wheel. I do not know specifically when it was stolen, because i have not been on it all winter. I discovered it missing yesterday.