Recent Reports

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Residential Apartment
3706 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S4966TGE
Size: 
26
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 2 years old red Schwinn Men's Ranger 26" Mountain Bike.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Every night
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike in the lobby of my apartment every night. I was away for the nights of 8/26 and 8/27. The bike was found missing when I returned to the apartment on 8/28.

2009 Masi Vincere

Location

Garage
1024 N paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly perfect. Shimano 105s, look type pedal cleats. Has a pump and a water bottle holder installed; one scratch on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Years
Incident Description: 
Someone entered our shared garage (6 cars) using some unknown means. we did not notice any damage. We have auto garage door closers which close the doors after 5 minutes. They cut the cable lock on my bike and stole it, along with two of our neighbors bikes. 2-3 weeks ago, the exact same set of circumstances occurred where they stole two additional bikes.

Grey Fuji Absolute

Location

Bridgeport
31st and Princeton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was 1 year old. Purchased at Performance Bikes in Lincoln Park. Grey hybrid bike, 27 speed (3 in front and 9 in the rear). Had a Iberra bike rack attached in the rear. Had an embark bike pannier on it at the time it was stolen. Rear brakes are by the pedals instead of by the seat post under the seat. At the time of theft, riding the bike would result in a ticking noise. One distinguishing feature: I had a side mount kick stand on the rear chain stay which was screwed in. The screws sheared off and the stand fell off, but the chain stays screw holes still have remnants of sheared off screws in them.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 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
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a street sign in the morning about 10:30am. I was hanging out at my girlfriend's place the whole day and came down at 7:30pm to find it missing. The bike lock was a longer than normal kryptonite lock. The lock was definitely cut with a saw, not snipped with large cable cutters or the like. The clean cut and lack of jagged edges seems to indicate that it was probably cut with a hand held battery operated automatic hack saw (a manual hacksaw would have left a variable pattern whenever the thief changed his position or cutting speed). The bike was locked at the corner of 31st and princeton across the front entrance from a restaurant called Franco's. The valet says he did not see anyone. I have been parking my bike there for the last year without incident.

Panasonic Sport 500

Location

4521 N Malden St Apt 103
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
4L04047
Size: 
Rather tall, comfortably seats an Adult male
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a used bike but very well kept. The drop handlebars are fraying on the right side. The bike lock clip is attached to the top of the frame.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
One night

Pure Fix Bravo

Location

1367 n hoyne ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NHS201465758
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat rear tire. Left handlebar grip is torn where it is loose and hanging slightly too far off the actual handlebar. Otherwise the bike is in pretty decent condition given its two years of wear.

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was left against an interior fence by the door to the residence. The yard is enclosed by an 8' fence with a lock on it which was closed and locked while I was away. Returned from walking dogs to find the bike had been taken.

Giant Escape 3

Location

Try Taylor
1004 S Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey + Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
An added carrier at the back. There are some wearing off of paint from the lock, on the handle and front part of the frame.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
I happen to see it happening from my apartment. I saw a black guy cutting my lock. Since I am at 3rd floor, I shouted instead of running. He just took it anyway.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo - east entrance/parking lot
North Cannon Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286C6277K
Size: 
Men's 22.5 (large)
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new men's Trek road bike - only two months old. Matte black frame, black seat & handlebars, black tires. White-and-blue sticker with #138 written on it on lower frame (required for bike storage/parking in our building).

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked (with many others) to bike rack just outside east entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo for less than an hour Friday afternoon. When we came back outside it was completely gone - along with the lock. (Our other bike, locked up the exact same way, was untouched.)

Trek

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's large
Color: 
Black (matte)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of Lincoln Park Zoo east entrance (near parking lot) - locked to bike rack. We were inside for less than an hour and came out to find bike gone.

2011 Cervelo S1

Location

SW Corner of Monroe and Canal
Canal ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm frame
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red K-Edge Garmin mount on the handlebars, Garmin Speed/Sensor unit, two black caged water bottle holders, Shimano Ultegra shifters and Crank.

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?: 
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: 
Stolen from Bike Rack on SW corner of Monroe and Canal in the Loop. Locked the bike at 830am. Checked in after lunch at 130pm and it was gone. There aren't a lot of these types of bikes model on the road nowadays as the Cervelo S1 is discontinued. Red/Black, hard to miss

2011 Fuji Taheo 29er 4.0

Location

Tides Parking complex
360 East South Water Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29 inch tires
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a hardtail in great condition just replaced front derailleur (Shimano Alivio) and rear derailleur (SRAM X.7 9 speed). front and rear lights (possibly removed by now) and black front and rear fenders (also probably removed by now). Aluminum frame, 3x9 gear ratio

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through both wheels with cable & U-lock around a parking barrier in an enclosed parking garage structure.

Trek 4300 (Mountain Bike)

Location

Michigan Plaza
205 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Frame fit for a 6' adult
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Specialized grips (grey with red accent), sticker on the frame close to the chain for Santa Fe Bike Shop in Leavenworth Kansas

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Checked on my bike around noon, and when I went to get it at 5:00 it was gone.

N/A - Completely Custom

Location

1340 North Dean Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A - Custom
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Bright blue with bright orange tires and purple tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom blue fixie with bright orange tires and purple tape on the handlebars; excellent condition

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?: 
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?: 
Multiple weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to alley-facing wooden porch behind my apartment. They ripped off the wooden pole from the porch and slid the u-lock over the top of it.

Parts Theft: Frame Only: Schwinn Le Tours (late 70s/early 80s)

Location

Damen/21st
2010 W 21st St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large Frame, probably 59cm+
Color: 
Baby blue/White Trim decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was actually just a frame that was stolen (along with another completely restored Schwinn that i didn't know the model of. That one was Dark Grey with Pink Decals.) The frame was dinged up in certain parts from a couple of crashes, most importantly, the rear drops were slightly bent, the front forks had some of the baby blue paint brushed off when I was initially restoring it. More importantly and a more signature characteristic was that I had a very nice redline saddle on it that I adapted from an old BMX.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone came upstairs to my second floor porch on 21st St that is facing the EL tracks by the alley and snatched the bikes I left outside overnight while I was cleaning my floors/walls. I had the Baby blue and white bike frame and the rebuilt Schwinn that is dark grey with pink decals and took them both while my family slept. I did not notice this until my wife notified me the next day while I was gone that someone had come upstairs and taken the bikes. They did not take anything else of value, including another bike... They simply came and stole the bike frame and the rebuild project I had. I thought the gate/visibility to the busy train tracks/4 people being in the house was deterrent enough, but someone was brazen enough to come upstairs at my house while we were all home and take these two items.

Specialized Sirrus 2016

Location

20 n Michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, black with specialized logo in white. Small tear in the seat. Front rim has a purple line

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours at most
Incident Description: 
U-Lock was unlocked. Probably cut through spokes. Taken on Michigan ave

NOVARA XR JC/JS

Location

844 N Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
8110467
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Champagne/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition used bike. Paint job is in great shape and the NOVARA logo has bright accents like pink and green I believe. Flat handlebars with twist shifters. The seat has a shock, housed in rubber. There's a black rear fender attached by nylon strap.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-12 hours (over night)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off my alley-facing porch overnight. Frame was locked to a cross-bar of a wooden railing, with the cable wrapped around the railing itself. The cross-bar was knocked off with a hammer and the cable was cut. The lock was taken still attached to the bike.

Specalized Allez

Location

2351 N Geneva Terrace Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606228545J
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
BLK/WHT/RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bottle holder, less than 1 year old

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Brought groceries up to my apartment, forgot to lock bike in rear alley of the apartment

SE LAGER FIXIE

Location

Randolph and canal
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Wbdo60l0206k
Size: 
70
Color: 
Purple and matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old FIXIE lager SE bike..purple matte black. It has a Schwinn bike trailer coupler attached to it.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Was at work in downtown (canal st & Randolph)

Wyatt Brewer single speed

Location

1648 E 54th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
12TM0533029
Color: 
Yellow with turquoise trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Blackstone Bike Works sticker (yellow, matches paint), turquoise wheel rims and chain, small turquoise bag was under seat, black cable lock was around seat post.

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?: 
No locked. Stored there for years.
Incident Description: 
Stolen from locked basement, along with at least one other bike belonging to my husband, possible neighbors' bike as well, other items.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

1648 E 54th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc711203783
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, less than 1 year old. May be missing seat (thief detached and left the seat we had on it)

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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
In shared locked basement of a small condo association (trusted neighbors). A number of bikes were found missing. Not sure exactly when they disappeared, sometime between Mon 8/22 afternoon and Wed. 8/24 early morning

Trek 3700

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Ashland and Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Had Village Cycle Center sticker

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
from 7AM-12PM NEXT DAY
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack at the Clyborun Metra Station on 7/29 at 7:00am and was not found at return the following day 7/30 at 12pm.