Recent Reports

1981 Trek

Location

1851 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red 1981 Trek Reynolds in excellent condition minus the white handlebar tape that needed to be replaced. New tires, brakes, crank, derailer.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Was stolen behind a locked/enclosed area (10ft tall wooden fence and deck system with no way in unless scaling from another rooftop), which had been broken into behind my building near Milwaukee and Oakley. Father's bike passed down to me. Would mean a lot to have it returned.

Scattante Americano

Location

3225 West Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Navy blue with tan handlebar tape and seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but with some superficial rust, saddle torn, single speed, orange reflective stickers on the frame, performance bikes sticker as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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?: 
1 day, but has been lockup spot for 4 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up with an Abus folding lock in my apartments locked back yard area. Locked to large sturdy metal fence overnight, came out to get it in the afternoon and the folding lock was cut and left on the ground.

Diamond Back Hybrid

Location

UChicago
1101 East 56th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c wheels. Frame size was 51cm or 20 inches
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was Diamond Back hybrid with 700c wheels. Frame size was 51cm or 20 inches (from mid crank arm to where the seat post is inserted). The components were Shimano Altus; consisting of the crank and front and rear derailuer. The brake levers were Avenir and the canti-lever brakes were Shimano. The shifters were grip shifters. The stem was a aluminum black stem. The bars were aluminum in grey with the decals CODA for the brand of the bars. The wheels had on the same brand tires & the tires were very thick perhaps 700x35 in size. The rims where both 700c but had a slightly different design. The frames decals were coming off on one side. The top tube on the right side had decals with the letters OACH fading away. The saddle was a big Bell Brand saddle with little shocks on the rear.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked behind a residential dorm at UChicago and stolen in the night.

yukon 2008

Location

2651 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new (hardly ever rode it, only couple times around the block), front tire detached and deflated.

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?: 
2 years

Motobecane Nomad Mixte

Location

Humboldt Park
900 N Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
128381234
Size: 
21"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No fenders,no (red) rear reflector under seat, basic rear bike rack, yellow Ciclo Urbano sticker on the frame. Stock handlebars/grips. Good condition.

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Came thru the front gate overnight, bike removed from the front yard. The bike lock was cut open in 2 places to remove bike from fence under the stairs. Main lock was taken, the smaller piece was left attached to fence.

Fuji

Location

The Longroom
1612 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a tall vintiage-looking steel frame with some decirative, thin colored stripes. Foam not tape on drop handel bars. Cantilever brakes with two sets of levers. Seat was really torn up.

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?: 
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days.
Incident Description: 
Heavy chain and combo lock cut with what appears to be a bolt cutter outside The Longroom. Probably between 2am and 6:30 am since thats when we're closed.

Trek Performance Hybrid Blue 7 Speed

Location

Clark and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
51 or 53 (forgot)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. Recently had a full tune-up. Bike is roughly 5-7 years old with a few knicks here and there, but generally good condition. Also had a bike light, phone mount, and compass/bell

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?: 
Overnight Saturday to Sunday morning
Incident Description: 
Not sure on time. Left bike overnight locked to street pole. Came back Sunday morning and bike was gone.

Make is Jamis, Model is Beatnik

Location

Lakeview apartment 60657
3538 N Janssen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U147U03886
Size: 
50
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike. Black frame with black tires and rims with silver details. Jamis Beatnik. Purchased last year.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All day Monday 8/8/16
Incident Description: 
Bike frequently stored in my garage, neighbors neglected to shut the garage door whilst moving and someone switched out their bike with my new beatnik Jamis black bike which is now stolen and missing. They left their bike instead which is a green older bike, resting against my neighbors car.

Black female Trek Bike

Location

Union station
Canal and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black women's trek bike with silver lights in the front and back.. It was locked to a minifence on the east side of canal closest to Jackson next to union station.. It was a orange and black lock

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8-9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike by the fence at around 2 pm. I come back before midnight and it was gone.

SE Draft

Location

1610 W 17th ST
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
46
Color: 
Purple/Yellow/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"Lesbihonest" gold letters on frame and various other stickers, red bmx style bars with white grips, yelllow accents, red chain with one dk grey/black link

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was with mettaplic purple bike in the bike/laundry room of the building. Upon first entry the door seemed to be locked, but after i saw my bike was gone, the door had be forced in and the lock was busted. The otehr bikes in the room remained unstolen, and the was black and gray dust piles where by bikes were locked on the pole.

State Bike Co

Location

Logan Square
N Spauling Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Metallic purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The State Bicycle if practically brand new, with a iodines/rainbow crank and shaft.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The last ime i saw both bikes were when i locked them up in my new apartment buildings storage room. Im assuming someone watched me go in after a ride and busted in, but it also could have a been a tenant from the building who stage a break in by busting the door. It coulve been stolen anytime between august 2nd and today august 9th. It appeared that the lock was sawed as there was little plies of black and silver dust on the railing where the bikes were locked. the mettalic bike has a gold handlebar, and a new crank than pictured in the accompanying photo.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

4104 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU011C0298L
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
electric blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, only a few months old. Had a bike pump attached to frame, a small storage pouch under the seat, a water bottle holder also on the frame, and a Kryptonite U-lock attached.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking 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?: 
Not sure exactly, between 1 hour and 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen around 6:00PM August 4th, when I locked it to itself and stored it in my garage. I shut the garage door behind me. Sometime between then and August 8th around 5:30PM the bike was taken (along with another bike also in the garage, a purple women's Schwinn cruiser which was also locked to itself).

Giant Hybrid

Location

Transportation Building
600 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Two months old. Had a phone mount on it.

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 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?: 
A few days. I was on vacation and forgot to bring it inside.
Incident Description: 
I was on vacation. Normally I would bring my bike inside for something like that, but I forgot in my rush to the airport. I am looking into getting the security footage from my building's outdoor camera which has a view of where the bike was locked.

Bianchi Cortina

Location

Garage
2000 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aftermarket splash guards added, basket holder added

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: 
Bike stolen from garage at Hoyne and Armitage

Fuji Feather

Location

Armitage and Hoyne
2000 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
German flag sticker and Ghostly International Sticker, riser handlebar with brown handles, brown Brooks Saddle. Good condition.

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 was stolen from garage

Surly Long-Haul Trucker

Location

1700 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M14033183
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Touring bike. Black with cobalt bar tape, secondary bar-top brakes, Fyxation pedals/straps, Jaand rack, black fenders

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 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?: 
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign on Hermitage and Ashland. Someone dragged a garbage can from the alley, climbed on it, unbolted the parking sign from the pole, and hauled the bike up and over the top of the pole.

Surly Long-Haul Trucker

Location

606 Lawndale Entrance
Lawndale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in diameter tires, surly long haul trekker frame
Color: 
Blue frame, yellow handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Much of the Surly Long-Trucker stickers are torn off, black sponge part of left handlebar has some wear, yellow tape on handlebars is faded. Both tires are quick-release.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock and front tire were found at the scene. Frame was detached from front tire quick release and the bike's frame and back wheel were stolen.

xxl black specialized 08 Chicago Langster. Wheel size 700

Location

My house
5226 N. Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD 0414424B
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but definitely ridden. Skyline of Chicago 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked, but stored for years
Incident Description: 
Garage door accidentally left open and bike was taken from the garage.

Fuji Declaration

Location

4015 N Mozart, Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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 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?: 
12 hours or less

Vintage Green Motobecane

Location

Barry Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good consirion

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?: 
Located in our home garage
Incident Description: 
Young 20 year old Caucasian man on foot was walking in our alley and unfortunately our garage was open and he stole the bike. We have video surveillance of the man. Report given to police.