Recent Reports

Cannondale 2017 Men's Synapse Carbon 105 Shimano - Black/Green

Location

Mariano's on Lawrence / Ravenswood
1800 W. Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black / fluorescent green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - black / fluorescent green, black handle bar tape, silver bottle holders BASIC CITY PEDALS - NOT CLIP-IN. Custom ZIPP stem. 25 degree Bead Blast black 105mm. STICKER ON BIKE - saying "Nebo Ridge" - may still be on downtube. Schwalbe tires

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
TWO bikes locked to hitch on back of minivan in Mariano's back parking lot on Lawrence / Ravenswood. Noon on Monday, arrived to shop, parked in open spot think it would deter thieves. Ensured bikes were locked through frame to the actual hitch of the car. Arrived back after shopping for approx 1 hour to find bikes and lock gone.

Pinarello FP3

Location

Parking Garage
172 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009. Excellent condition. Mavic wheels, sram Force components

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

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?: 
Stolen from inside trunk of car
Incident Description: 
Bike was in back of Subaru Outback. Window of car was broken, bike was taken from car.

Raleigh USA Black Mountain Bike 90s

Location

IBM Building
Wabash and Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black frame - white/purple lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - purple water bottle holder. Different gear shifters on each handle.

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?: 
20 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at IBM building in River North and was missing when i exited work.

Trek 1200 RECOVERED

Location

Diversey and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
358044
Color: 
Black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle was basically brand new. I cleaned it once a week and made sure everything was working correctly since it was my main mode of transportation. There is black paint underneath the bar over the front wheel.

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
The last time I rode it was on Thursday (11/3) at noon. When I took my dog out on Sunday (11/6), I passed by the storage room and saw that it was gone. The picture is not my bike, but it is what it looks like.

2017 Specialized Sirrus

Location

1110 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602054522M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, only rode it a few times.

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: 
Bike was stolen from my garage sometime between November 1st and November 5th.

Electra Ghostrider

Location

Residential garage
2006 N hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black with silver flames
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chopper style bike with wide handlebars, fat rims and tires

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?: 
Not locked inside of garage
Incident Description: 
Our bikes are unlocked inside our locked garage. There were three beach cruisers parked in our garage but only the one described above was stolen.

Miyata Alumicross

Location

1734 W Erie Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with neon decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good used condition with small pink green and orange geometric decals on the top bar...additional top brakes on the handlebars

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence behind a bush, the lock and my helmet were still there in tact, no sign of fence damage...thief must have have tools to take the bike apart

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

2257 W Argyle, 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
m5gj19174
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition despite dirty white wrapped handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen sometime before 10/26/2016. Last seen the week before when I went to do laundry and checked on it. Bike was not locked, but was in locked storage unit in a locked laundry room. Possibly someone got entry into laundry room and saw bike? Wedged the door open and pulled bike out?

Felt FX Cyclocross

Location

Alley between Richmond and Sacramento 4419 north
4419 N. Sacramento
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
55
Color: 
black with silver and red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent like new condition. This is a Pro level Disc brake Cyclocross bike. SRAM parts, Zipp wheels/bar/stem/seatpost. 1x11 drivetrain w/ Zipp 303 tubular wheels

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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was readying to put bike on top of car to go to bike race. Took bike out of garage and leaned it up against garbage cans. Ran into house for literally 10-30 seconds. Came back and bike was gone. Someone clearly walked by or cased the scene, jumped on and was off.

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

Residence
2318 W Bloomingdale Ave, Unit B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S6DT00707
Size: 
51 frame and 700c wheels
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, rarely used only 6 months since the purchase date of 4/13/16

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?: 
I accidentally left my garage door open for about 5 hours last night.
Incident Description: 
I left my garage door open. My bike was up on a rack. A pump was also stolen, but the helmet was left behind.

GHOST

Location

Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GH4014672
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
European

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
2 years

2015 Kona Rove AL

Location

Cicero & Maypole
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E1102K1894
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Cross Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Black rims, black spokes, black nappies, black steel slim jim platform pedals.

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?: 
2 hours

2014 Trek 1.2c

Location

Civic Opera House
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I don't know - I'll try to find that information.
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White seat, white handlebar tape. black saddle bag under 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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the civic center at 9:15am. When I went out at 11:15, the bike and the lock were gone.

Novara Carema

Location

3318 N Clifton Ave # 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XK60623
Color: 
LIGHT TEAL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT CONDITION. LIGHT TEAL FRAM WITH "NOVARA" LETTERING IN WHITE. WHITE HANDLEBAR WRAP AND WHITE, SLIGHTLY WORN SEAT.

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?: 
ONE WEEK
Incident Description: 
INTRUDER ENTERED THROUGH BACK DOOR AND STOLE TWO UNLOCKED BIKES IN BASEMENT

Mongoose Men's Status 2.2 26'' Full Suspension Bike

Location

1204 W Lexington St, Apt 3F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike looks new and flashy. The Right pedal gives out a odd sound while pedaling. Seat was raised to maximum possible extent.

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?: 
6 Hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a wooden frame in the back yard of my apartment around 12:35 AM. The wooden frame was removed using a driller. Once they removed the cycle they re screwed the wooden frame with new screws as well.

Trek 7.3 FX WSD

Location

FFC Old Town
1235 N LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2-3 years old, great condition. Had a black water bottle holder and a black bag carrier over the back wheel.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the front of FFC in Old Town.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

111 N. Canal St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU098C0151K
Color: 
Dark grey with small pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, great condition. Light pink water bottle holder. Silicone lights on front where basket usually is and red one under the seat. Light sabre-looking lights on the wheels where you would pump air into them. White paper sticker at the center front of the bike with a number on it from a Triathon I did. Purple bike helmet was also stolen. Stolen right outside 111 N. Canal St. within an hour if it being locked up.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I teach a 45 minute fitness class at the 111 N. Canal St. location and have never questioned the safety of my bike. There are men valeting cars steps from where the bike rack is, whom know me, and there are always several bikes on the rack. It would be safe to guess that whoever stole my bike was watching and waiting for the valet men to step away briefly.

Nishiki Tamarack

Location

Humboldt Park
3413 W Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is about 2 years old but only ridden this summer. It has a black milk crate attached to the back. Red bungees. Water bottle holder with yellow details. Both peddle edges are broken.

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?: 
Everyday
Incident Description: 
I did some yard work and moved my bikes Saturday afternoon to rake up some leaves. I forgot to lock them both back up and just put the u-Locks in the milk crates attacheed to the back when I leaned them back up to the inside of our fence where we normally keep them. I didn't notice that they were not locked so we just left them there. I saw them still there Sunday evening. On Monday morning when we were about to leave for work my bike was missing the others bike was still there but not locked. I assume since my bike was closest to the gate some saw it walking by in the middle of the night and took the opportunity.

Motobecane Fixie Record

Location

3113 N Seminary Stairs
3113 N Seminary, 2F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54
Color: 
Yellow with carbon fiber fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, stolen right after she was built (by me). Yellow with two brakes drop down style bars and a carbon fork. Reversible cog on rear that is currently set to fixed. Something is loose in the headset so if you tap it on the ground it will vibrate.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike gone lock left opened

Trek 7.5X

Location

1712 W Julian St #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GN004565
Color: 
Gray and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. It has 2 water bottle holders. If not peeled off, there will be sticker(s) that either say "2020" "LPW" or "2020 LPW"

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 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from 3-unit, 3-car garage. Neighbor left back door unlocked, allowing entry into garage and unlocked bike. The bike stealer had to jump a fence to get to the area that had door unlocked.