Recent Reports

GT Pulse

Location

1746 N kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 or 56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In nearly mint condition, just a few scuffs and scrapes. Complete DuraAce 7600 group. Headset was repacked last year and the internal coating flaked off so it's now transparent which is highly unusual. Ladies Selle San Marco Aspyr saddle. Velocity Deep-Vs to formula hubs, both black.

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?: 
Since fall of 2014
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from the bottom of a pile leaning up against the wall in a locked basement.

Retrospec-MantraV@-16-Graphite Teal 57cm

Location

CDW
120 S riverside plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TTHK1521020
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
graphite and teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. green 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?: 
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?: 
couple hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up before work. Went out later on during the day and bike was gone.

Giant Escape

Location

Starbucks
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with Blue letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape, it has small indention lines on the bottom side of the handle bars.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen in front of Starbucks, I was in there no more than 3 hours.

Diamondback Lux Sport 27.5 Womens BK

Location

Next to First American Bank
33 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DAF14M001094
Size: 
27.5 wheel size
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New--purchased May 2016 Installed kickstand and bottle holder

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?: 
Within 1 Hour
Incident Description: 
2 bikes were stolen as they were locked together on one rack: my wife's and I.

Trek 7.2FX 2011

Location

Garage
1906 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens Medium
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bell brand bell right handlebar, kryptonite range lock mounted on frame, red planet bike brand rear light

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Opened door externally & stole my bike out of my garage

Trek Crockett 5

Location

Home
1100 Cleveland st
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 1426 5043H
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, but somewhat dirty condition with tear in right handlebar tape, two white metal bottle cages, rear light zip tied and dangling from saddle bag. Green Evanston police department registration sticker on bottom of down tube. Road tires rather than the original nubbier cyclocross 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked in garage
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken some time between late afternoon October 12 and 8:15 am October 17. We were out of town during that time although in-laws staying at the house. The bike was in unlocked garage.

Trek FX 3 (Parts Theft)

Location

4811 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU094C6623L
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in almost new condition. Frame and wheels left intact -- just the handlebars, gear shifters, and brake pads were stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Brake cables were cut and handlebars, gear shifters, and brake pads were stolen from the bicycle. Bike was locked to rack in apartment storage room requiring entry through two locked doors.

Fuji Cambridge III

Location

126 N Elmwood Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
185 cm
Color: 
Blue frame, orange wheels, orange crankset
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Fuji Cambridge III with orange wheels and orange crankset. Black saddle. Bullhorn handlebars, with tape missing from the right handlebar.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack on the back porch of my apartment in Oak Park. At some point on the night of Oct. 16 or the morning of Oct. 17 the bike and the rack it was locked to was removed from the porch.

2008 Giant OCR A1

Location

Residence
2578 W Lyndale St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Blue/Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition, dirty, but only minor paint blemishes. Broken front 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a shared common basement area shared by only 3 other tenants. Building common areas were rekeyed July 28, however the locksmith and building management were negligent because I was able to find a side basement door still keyed to the old lockset!

Giant defy 1

Location

25 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black with white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches 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?: 
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?: 
2-3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Left bike at 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL

Fuji Absolute 3 SM15

Location

1522 NORTH WOOD STREET
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wbd011l0349l
Size: 
size for someone who is 5'8 180 lbs
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new bike - had a rope lock on it

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 hour
Incident Description: 
i went into the gym to work out for about an 1.5 hours and i came out and my bike/lock was gone

Specialized HardRock

Location

Argyle/Glenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small/Medium
Color: 
Pink and Purple gradient, yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, early 90's make. Straight handlebars. It has a light under the seat and on the handlebars and it has gray Bell grips. The tires were just filled yesterday so as of now, they should be full of air. There's also a water bottle holder on the 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked lobby of my apartment building. I got home around 12:00 and when I came back down for it at 2:40, it was gone. I forgot to lock it to the stairwell when I got back home.

Salsa Vaya X9

Location

2031 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M15063014
Size: 
small
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
lightly used, silver pannier rack over back 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?: 
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: 
Sometime between 1:50 pm and 3:40 pm somebody got into our home garage and stole unlocked bike.

Raleigh Road Bike - Late 70s Early 80s

Location

Pilsen
Morgan Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
It was a bit tall for me and I'm 5' 7"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had two stickers, a New Belgium and Log Boat Brewery, on the top of the frame. I also had a Fort Collins Community Bikes reflector on the back of the frame. It is an older bike that had a lot of scratches that I never paid much attention to,

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked it up after my commute home, it had rained so I didn't bring it inside this time. Woke up and walked outside to find the bike and lock MIA.

Schwinn Sprinter

Location

311 superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black frame, spray painted, blue grip tape, blue crank

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in the morning and when I left work to get it it was gone along with the lock

2015 Charge Plug

Location

3352 N Seminary Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, Bike Permit for 175 Jackson, Quad Lock Phone System, Bontrager Rear Rack, Disc Brakes, Handlebar tape falling off

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen overnight from my back porch on 2nd floor apartment in Wrigleyville. I last locked the bike approximately 4PM sunday October 16. On the morning of October 17th I notice the railing it was locked to was removed and the bike was missing including the U-Lock

Priority Eight

Location

Lakeview
W Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
POPE00853
Size: 
21.5"
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This Priority Eight bike has 3 distinguishing features: A belt drive, internal gearing, and disk brakes. The bike is only 3 months old and looks to be relatively new with few if any scratches. Priority is newer, small manufacturer whose bikes are sold almost exclusively on the internet and for that reason, this bike should be easy to spot, and difficult to sell or trade to a reputable dealer.

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?: 
Bike was not locked, since it was inside what is normally a secure location.
Incident Description: 
My garage was briefly left open, and the bike was stolen. The thief left behind a old beater bike, probably one he was riding. I suppose it's hard to ride off on a stolen bike and take your own bike with you.

Trek 1000

Location

Venue One
Randolph and Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 16, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, aluminum frame, 80's style racing bike with gears on the diagonal shaft, black bike with pink and turquoise lettering, black handlebar tape and missing the plug on the right side of handlebar.

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 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: 
Bike was still locked up when leaving work at Venue One at approximately 1:30 am Saturday night. It and the lock were gone when I returned to pick it up Sunday morning.

Specialized SPE-ROUBAIX

Location

Pickwick Coffee
1651 W Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC605006640
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon fiber body with disk brakes

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
1651 W Chicago Avenue: Left bike against exterior window where it was visible to me while I obtained coffee to go and turned away for a few minutes when I looked back it was gone.

Jamis Aurora

Location

Kedzie Avenue, in front of Park North Apartments
4946 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
For adult male, 28" frame I believe
Color: 
Dark Green and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks new, has black fenders on both tires, has front-facing light and bell on handle bar, has black plastic ring on bike seat post.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from in front of an apartment building, and it was locked to a street sign pole on the sidewalk. I was in the building for approximately an hour, and when I exited out front, it was gone. The chain was stolen along with the bike. I did not see when exactly it was stolen, or by whom, because i was in the building the whole time. It is an adult road bike, model Jamis Aurora, green and grey color.