Recent Reports

SE Bikes, "Lager"

Location

Ogilvie - Washington Street entrance
Washington & Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great / new condition. Equipped with front and rear fenders.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen while left overnight at Ogilvie.

Trek Madone 6.5

Location

Xsport gym
230 w North ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Charcoal with white bar tape and blue speed disc pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 sctrach on the seat and on the front fork. Also some scratching on. Seat tube.

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 locked my bike in front of xsport gym on north ave. I came out an hour later and it was gone.

Raleigh men's road bike

Location

Lakewood Ave & Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
male bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (for a 2nd hand bike), "Raleigh" is in white print along the sides of the black bike.

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 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?: 
a couple days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from light pole in front of my building overnight. Other bikes in the same area were untouched.

Trek Madone 2.1

Location

954 W Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in excellent condition with a white seat(Asphalt scuff on the seat). White and black pouch attached to the back upside down. Two water bottle holders

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from the bike room of my complex on Grace and Sheffield.U-Lock was keeping the bike locked and the cable that the bike was connected to was cut. Bike room is in a gated area in which you need keys.

Public Bikes C7 or C1

Location

detached garage in alley behind house
2739 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
female adult bike (smaller size out of 2 options they make)
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange front and back rack attached; cupholder attached to handlebar, cream bell attached to other handlebar, orange fenders, publicbikes.com on orange bike part covering bike chain

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?: 
the last time I was in the garage and my bike was seen was 2 days before it was stolen
Incident Description: 
I returned after two days away and our garage had been broken into; the bike was stolen and most everything else we keep in the garage was left in place I discovered the theft around 11am on Sunday, July 19th, but my roommates and I believe the theft could have happened anytime between July 17-19 based on the last person who was in the garage.

Trek 1000

Location

my house (detached garage in back alley)
2739 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
female bike
Color: 
silver and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano SPD clips for pedals; newish black/grey seat; new tires; wearing away blue bike tape on handlebars

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?: 
I always keep my bikes in the garage when they are not in use. It is a garage for a single family home that I share with my roommates
Incident Description: 
I returned after two days away and our garage had been broken into; the bike was stolen and most everything else we keep in the garage was left in place I discovered the theft around 11am on Sunday, July 19th, but my roommates and I believe the theft could have happened anytime between July 17-19 based on the last person who was in the garage.

2011 Trek Alpha 1.5

Location

Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club
1647 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
60 or 62 cm
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition, but had a lot of miles on it. A few scratches and general wear.. Had T4 aero bars affixed to handlebars (looked like this: http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-PDT4AL.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwocKtBRCf9d_Q5ovcyHASJAAHhJYO1ZXPCpYnHzQqSIyA1oo-Schb7GjSIflpig5AvAA-_BoCvfXw_wcB) 2 water bottle holders were Black XLAB Gorilla XT Carbon Cages (looked like this: http://www.amazon.com/XLAB-Gorilla-XT-Carbon-Cage/dp/B010VWX4FE) Rear tire was Gator Skin brand, but front was not.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was eating dinner in Carbon from 8pm-9:10pm and that is when my bike was stolen, which is about 150 feet away from the bike rack. I suspect the thief used a heavy duty bolt cutter as there was nothing left when I returned (my helmet, bike and lock were all gone). At about 9:15pm while I was on the phone with the police, an all black Trail Blazer pulled up and stopped for a moment right by us, and I believe I saw a bike wheel in the back. I suspect the thief might have circled back to check the scene, but I was not able to see the license plate.

Bianchi Imola

Location

525 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
turquoise blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 Bianchi Imola in excellent condition.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went out to dinner and bike gone when I returned. I know that I was using an inadequate lock (cable with integrated key) but was very disappointed to lose this bike!

Giant TCR Aero

Location

2911 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56'
Color: 
gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had aero bars, but they're probably taken off by now

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bldg camera recorded the guy who stole it. https://youtu.be/MY3MUlEnN9c

Trek 7.4 FX

Location

Villa Park Metra Station
Ardmore & Terrace
Villa Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Black with dark blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle cage mounted to seat. Full fender kit

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours

miyata americana

Location

Albany park
4800 N Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
55
Color: 
black and gold . it was painted over b4 when I bought it .
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is black and gold it has a mint color dv rim with silver spokes . And the back is a dv with black spokes and yellow lip on it the person that stole it lives around Lawrence it has a green chain on it. .

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?: 
not locked . I let him borrow it . then he ignoring all my calls and messages I'm in house arrest so i can't go get it personal
Incident Description: 
I got arrested and he took it home now he won't give it back. And I can't get it back because I'm on house arrest . He stay on central park and Lawrence with in Albany park.

Schwinn Traveler III

Location

Apartment Building in Below Ground Parking Lot
452 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with black wheels and black handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear lowest sprocket catches when pedaling. Handlebars wrapped in black electrical type tape. Seat is simple black. Brakes are warn buble gum color.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than one day

Diamondback

Location

Metra train station
99th street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New paint scratch on bar

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

SPECIALIZED DOLCE SPORT COMPACT FOR WOMEN 9028-6257

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
white/black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red handles, white body with a big red SPECIALIZED writing on the frame; 2 bottle holders (horizontally and vertically attached to the bike frame) and a black removable small pouch attached to the horizontal frame

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?: 
8 -9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked right under the Ravenswood metra station on the right side of Lawrence street facing east.

Cannondale Synapse Disc 5

Location

Hillshire Brands
400 S Jefferson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HM63371
Size: 
54cm Frame
Color: 
Black/Silver Writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1yr old - great condition grey, plastic clip pedals Wire Water bottle holder Disc Breaks front/back real wheel missing air valve cap

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?: 
9hrs 8am-5pm stolen around 2:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked, secure access garage at 400 S Jefferson St - Hillshire Building. Bike was not locked to the rack inside the building. Thief entered through garage style door after car exited. Left with my bike, re-entered and stole another bike.

Raleigh Detour (2009)

Location

Blue Moon Lofts parking garage
215 N. Aberdeen St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is bright blue with the brand "Raleigh" in white letters on the side of the body. Bike is tall with cushioned seat. There is an Abus brand chain lock wrapped around the shaft near the handlebars (lock was stored there when bike was at home), which is/was closed with a combination lock when the bike was taken.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
The bike was not locked as it was inside a secured and locked garage at the time it was taken. Bike was taken from secured garage (Condo building garage) some time between 5:00pm on Sunday, July 12 and 6:00pm on Monday, July 13. Bike is bright blue with the brand "Raleigh" in white letters on the side of the body. Bike is tall withcushioned seat. There is an Abus brand chain lock wrapped around the shaft near the handlebars (stored there when bike at home), which is/was closed with a combination lock when the bike was taken. Perpetrator likely walked out of the building through the garage exit which is on the 200 block of N. Carpenter, 60607 (back of the condo building).

Surly Steamroller

Location

Residence near Rockwell CTA station - Lincoln Square
4700 N Talman Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
will update with Serial No. ASAP
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black frame & forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in very good condition. * Black Surly Steamroller frame & fork THE PARTS I REALLY WANT BACK!!! * black Cetma rack * silver Velocity Deep V rims (front rim has very slight indentation/bend at the top of braking area) * silver Phil Wood track hubs * 17t Phil Wood cog * Phil Wood lockring * silver Nitto cro-mo riser bars (cut-down) wrapped with cloth tape * black Tektro level & long reach caliper (front) * black 42t Sugino Messenger chainring (130 bcd) * silver Truvativ Touro crank arms * silver Nitto stem (110m, I think; bolts slightly cross-threaded so faceplate a bit wonky) * black s-8 Cane Creek headset * silver seat post * black Selle Italia saddle with full anatomic split through back of saddle (unsure of model). Narrow & very worn, with slight tilt on one side, carbon-ish looking bits & small rip in leather near u-shaped area where anatomic split ends near the saddle nose * Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy 28c gumwall-tires (logo is rhino head). front tire's rubber is pretty chewed in a strip around rim from brake pad rubbing & going unnoticed during a ride--can see reddish-orange casing

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement with numerous others. Back, outer door of two-family dwelling (access to basement steps once in) possibly left unlocked (?) as no sign of forced entry at door. Unsure of time, though most likely in early AM hours of 07/22. No other bikes removed from basement. Hit & run. Most valuable bike id'ed? Bike was not visible through basement windows, so thinking it was potentially neighborhood deviants or consistent passers by who'd seen me leaving/coming home with bike as I rode it daily to work in the Loop. I know, what a dummy for forgetting to lock it. Totally bummed. Thanks for reading & keeping an eye open. Peace.

LeMond Tourmalet

Location

My House
1133 W Drummond Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - Blue and black tape on handlebars and small light on the front - Foot cages on right pedal, but broken off on left pedal

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
I just moved in to a place on Drummond Pl in Lincoln Park and I had my bike on my second floor, street-facing balcony unlocked. I know if was there Sunday night and when I went to ride it Tuesday morning it was gone. There is a ledge below my balcony that someone must have jumped up on and climbed onto my porch to take the bike sometime between Sunday night, July 29th and Tuesday morning, July 21st.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Home
4606 N Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU025C6358K
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
MATTE BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New has a shelf on the back.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Arrived back from breakfast to find the bike was no longer there.

Specialized 2014 Women's Vita Elite Road Bike

Location

3800 North Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, used a couple times

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 Hours