Recent Reports

Trek 820 Women's Bike

Location

Gamestop
2506 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Blue with White/Silver Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was clean and in good condition. Fixed with a black water bottle holder.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored between metal folding gate and the door to the back room of the building where I work. The bike was dragged out from under the gate sometime while I was working.

Nishiki Adult Colorado 29'er mountain bike

Location

4905 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077
8553 Drake Ave
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA170204296
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Bike with small green and yellow streaks on frame. The seat is really big.

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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked on the bike rack outside of Barns and Noble at Old Orchard Shopping Center. After two hours after arrival and lock of bike, the bike was missing. Police Report filed immediately after.

Diamonback

Location

olgivie train station
500 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
kids
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old, rusted handle bars, torn seat. It has LED lights on the front and back as well as on the wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked on side of Ogilvie Train station overnight, on Tuesday June 27th, 2017. Front tire was left when owner arrived on Wednesday morning June 28th at 11:30 AM. Security has been notified. The bike is probably 10 years old, but still in great condition.

Bigshot Customer 52 CM Purple White

Location

Civic Opera Building
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
BS201603
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
Purple & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White front tire, purple back tire, white pedals and gears, white handlebars, purple chain

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Working late, came out bike was gone but U-lock was still there. Bought bike the day before, bike shop people taught me how to lock bike tire to frame to back bike tire to bike rack. Bike was gone and U-lock was still there. Whoever did it knew what they were doing. This is a brand new custom bike, that I had saved up for. Not expensive, but expensive for me-- $400. I don't have a picture of the actual bike since I only had it for a day-- but I do have the 3d rendering of what i had custom bought. There is insurance on this bike, only because the people at the bike shop told me to buy it-- they must have known my bike was too flashy? Please help me find my new bike! :( I had locked it there at 8:30AM and then came back for it at lunch. It was then locked from 1:30-8:30 PM when I came out it was not there. but like i said the lock was.

Gary Fisher One Speed Dar Green White Seat White Handle Bars

Location

FFC -- Formula Fitness Club
1030 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green with White Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was working out at the FFC at 1030 North Clark Street. I went in at 5:15 AM and came out at 6:10 AM to find my bike stolen. This is the second time I've had my bike stolen from this location.

Specialized Allen Triple

Location

UIC College of Pharmacy
833 S Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602044397F
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition. Primarily black with "Specialized" in white. Wheels locked with silver pinhead skewers that requires special key to unlock. White light on front handlebar and red flashing light on seat post.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from bike rack on north side of UIC college of pharmacy at 833 S Wood St. Locked to bike rack at approximately 11am and both bike and lock missing when I returned at 6:30pm

Torker

Location

1513 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torker UDistrict

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A

Trek Domane S Disc

Location

Lincoln Park
Webster & Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU062XD0199L
Size: 
56
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
Sunday I intercepted a scavenger walking around Webster and Southport. He had a bicycle on top of his shopping cart. He claimed he found it in a dumpster. I would like to get it to its rightful owner. Please contact me if you think this is your bike. Stuart Burstein

Fuji Sagres

Location

4605 N Anthon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 26, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
5 minutes

Trek Hybrid

Location

2765 N. Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
women's
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition / Has an old apartment building sticker (Eugenie Terrace) / has a

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on a quiet, residential street in front of a residence. It seemed to be specifically targeted as there was a Cannondale bike, which was slightly scratched up, next to it and was left untouched. A neighbor said they heard an unusual noise around 4:30A or 5:00A which he described as sounding like lugnuts being removed from a tire.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

900 West Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Pinhead wheel and seat post locks (I still have the Pinhead key). Bar extenders. Small bag under seat.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days

Trek

Location

Arkes Building
676 N. St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Green travel bag on handlebar.

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?: 
7 hours

trek CrossRip2

Location

3550 North LAKE SHORE DR
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu242c2527l
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New only 2 months old

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

Giant Escape City

Location

Apartment
N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C14S4276
Size: 
18" or 19" not sure
Color: 
Grey with words in purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bought new, might have a phone holder on it. Scratches around where bike gets locked. new back tire. Has bell and storage rack on back with a u-lock attached to it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat 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?: 
1 or 2 days - went out of town for a wedding this weekend
Incident Description: 
Not sure what time it was taken from locked storage room. Last ridden Thursday evening. Friday left for wedding in champaign. Came back sunday evening and it was gone. Roommate said helmet was there with no bike. Saw that earlier in the day.

Fairdale Parser Express

Location

Home
1225 N Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Red with "Fairdale" written in yellow on down tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition, black bullhorn handlebars, black handlebar tape, silver Fairdale emblem on front of head tube, sticker from Let's Roast Cycles on seat tube; also has front and rear Portland Design Works (PDW) Fenders

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the foyer of our condo building and stole it.

Trek hybrid

Location

321 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU080C5879G
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and back fenders, rear bag mount

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Inadvertently locked only through front wheel

Specialized vita

Location

721 W Belden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602264039M
Size: 
Women's large
Color: 
Lime green with blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new kozys cycling sticker on main frame. Disk brakes water bottle bracket, pump bracket three lights iPhone case mounted to handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Inside for 30 minutes came out and bike was gone locks laying there cut

Giant

Location

Ohio Street Beach/Jane Addams Memorial Park
E Ohio Street & Lake Shore Path
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright yellow Giant brand road bike, with black drop handle bars and bold black text "giant" on frame.

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 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?: 
Under 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack near Ohio street beach. The bike rack area was closest to steps of beach near the pier on the east side of the beach. Bike and lock stolen between 2-6pm on Saturday June 24 2017

Trek (1990s)

Location

Logan Square
2600 N. Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 23, 2017 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older model, some rust.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
At 6:30 pm, I locked my bike to a bike rack on the north side of N. Milwaukee Avenue at the CTA station near Kedzie while volunteering at Logan Square Art Festival across the street. By 8:30 pm, it was noticed that both the bike and chain combo lock were gone.

Jamis Base Allegro (19") Cosmo Blue 2016

Location

Lincoln Park
2252 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Y15H014563
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Cosmo Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new condition, u-lock, airpump and bottle-holder on frame, LED-lights on the front and back, missing/broken front reflector, splash guards, kickstand, seat-cushion, remote-control on handle-bars for rear LED light

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?: 
Up to 11 hours (10pm-9am)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the wood railing of the back deck, at my second story apartment, right outside my bedroom (so it was locked 2 stories up). Went out and found the wood railing was torn off, and the bike was gone. Someone must have come up the staircase and taken the bike while I was sleeping.