Recent Reports

Trek 1.2 C D

Location

600 W. Chicago building
Larrabee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu248c2466e
Size: 
50
Color: 
black white and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handles bars are wrapped in white leather which are falling off from wear and tear

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at the 600 W. Chicago building location and road my bike back from lunch. Locked it up with my u-lock mini as usual. That was at 130pm CST. When I went to retrieve my bike at around 430pm CST it was gone. No signs of the lock or bike.

Trek 1000 SL

Location

Bike rack outside of The Field House Sports Bar
Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black Front, Silver/blue back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Trek 1000 had a brown leather brooks saddle, shorty 6 front brakes, Bontrager race lite front wheel, mavic ksyrium rear wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The Cable that was put through the frame multiple times then around the bike rack was cut and the bike was taken.

Cannondale - Badboy Ultra 2007

Location

1960 Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in fairly good condition. It is a black bike with black reflective writing on the side. It is unique because it looks like the bike is made for mountain tires, but it actually has city tires. It also has (newly replaced) disc breaks. It can be distinguished by a World Bicycle Relief sticker on the main tube and the right grip covering doesn't have an end cap. Of the two tires on the bike, one tube has a long piece for the air pump while the other tube has a short piece for the air pump.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a solid bike rack in front of 1960 Lincoln Park West. There were 4 bikes on the rack and none of them were touched, which leads me to believe that the lock was destroyed to get the bike.

Gravity Dutch Hybrid

Location

wicker park
le moyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
womens
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition used

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?: 
left in open garage for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage was not working and did not close bikes were stolen directly out of the garage (first garage in the alley).

Mercier Kilo WT Emerald Green 56cm

Location

wicker park
lemoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm revolution
Color: 
emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition used.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
in detached garage door was left open for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Garage door was broken and did not close properly - 1st garage in corner of the alley. Someone came in and just took 3 bikes out.

Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike

Location

Home
330 n clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 12, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its my two year old sons Radio Flyer trike that was stolen from my hallway. My mountain bike was also stolen t three years ago and then recovered at a flea market thanks to this site! Wanted to see if someone spots another one of mine.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
Someone took it from my hallway. My mountain bike was taken three years ago and found for sale at a flea market thanks to this site. I m guessing this will be at one as well.

26" kent del rio men's cruiser

Location

4317 n monitor av
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
2months

Schwinn "Coffee"

Location

Den Theater
1335 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult Size - Just a regular cruiser.
Color: 
Mocha / Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was fairly new with a brown leather seat and grips. One of the grips had a plug missing (the plastic plus that hooks the grips into the handlebars). There was also a broken bell on the right side. The top was broken off, but the bottom part of the bell apparatus was still attached to the handlebars. It is just black, and you can see the gears, but can't make a noise.

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 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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
I went into the Den Theater in Wicker Park to see a show. Afterwards, I went to have a drink with friends, planning on receiving my bike and going home once we had a drink. When I returned to the theater, my bike and U-lock were missing. I didn't look for the bike when I left the theater, assuming it was there. I'm not sure if it went missing while I was in the theater or in the bar. There was no sign of the bike or lock. I had locked the bike to a pole, as there were no available bike racks to lock it to. I have a feeling that after the play, when the area was less crowded, that a thief sawed through the U-lock, and left with the bike and lock. The bike was in great condition, and had brown leather seats and grips, making it a bit of a target. Lesson learned.

Specialized Globe

Location

Residential Condo
3800 block of Sheffield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Rusty Orange-ish Color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When they took the bike it had a very unique, ugly (yet functional) white wire basket with lots of bungee cords attached to the basket. There was also a cell phone holder which was a little brown pouch with birds on it attached to the handlebars. Bike has: Two lights, a mirror and a bell on handlebars; bike rack is attached below seat (not attached to axle on wheel), adjustable water bottle holder above Specialized Globe logo, light on basket, light on rear frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
At least two bikes were stolen from the storage area of the basement in our condo unit located on the 3800 block of Sheffield Ave. We have a video of two men going in the entrance in the back of our basement around 4:00 am on Sept 21st and coming out with the above listed bike.

Scattante W350

Location

2201 W. Addison Street, Apt. 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD330L1430J
Color: 
White and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new. No distinguishing characteristics.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 hour

TREK X-CALIBER 5

Location

Aveda Institute
2828 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU297C5406H
Size: 
29
Color: 
SILVER/GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a wheel display system (monkey light) on the front 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was gone along with the lock.

Trek PDX

Location

Hyde Park / University of Chicago
5541 S. Everett Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with silver stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1. University of Chicago Police (UCPD) Registration Sticker 2. Rear mounted rack 3. Fenders 4. Disc brakes 5. Grips have the label SRAM on them 6. ***A few rear spokes have been replaced - they are chrome in color, while all other spokes are black***

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?: 
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?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
Thief disassembled street sign to bypass the U-lock. The U-lock was a combination U-lock by Kryptonite (however, the combination was set to the correct combination, but it appears that the thief did not realize this as the lock looks locked regardless of combination). In the end though, it appears the method of theft was dis-assembly of the street sign.

Trek 7.1 FX 2013

Location

Soho House Chicago
113 N. Green St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU114C9741G
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
FRONT AND REAR FENDERS, WHEEL LOCKING SKEWERS, SHORT BAR ENDS, LOCK HARNESS ON THE VERTICAL BOTTLE BAR. (There is a video available of the bike theft)

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to a street sign at 5:15pm Sep 16 2014, next to the valet service of Soho House Chicago at 113 N Green St, in Fulton Market. The bike was caught on security camera being stolen Sep 17 2014 at 5:42am. The thief is a bald African American male that took the bicycle and left his in its place. His bicycle did not have brakes and was basically not useable.

Schwinn ranger

Location

156 n jefferson st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium, 26" wheels
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 weeks old, bought at target because i figured no one would bother stealing a crappy target bike. Front shock suspension

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Jefferson & randolph. was there at lunch, not there at 4. Parking lot attendant next door saw some sketchy looking dudes skulking around at some point.

RRB Custom Frame

Location

Logan Square Blue Line
Kedzie/Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Blue Frame, Brown/Leather drop handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No markings on the frame, stem-top shifters (silver), still had the reflectors in the wheels, hybrid petals (clipless/platform shimanos)

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at about 9:10am, completely gone when I returned at 12:00pm

Madsen Cargo Bike

Location

Residence, NW corner of Altgeld and Mozart
2500 N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
3.5 feet long, giant bucket on back
Color: 
Black with black bucket
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Probably missing front wheel lock. Seat is original Madsen seat with serious damage to rear underside. Bucket was covered in bumper stickers and skull reflectors.

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?: 
5p Sunday - Monday 5p
Incident Description: 
Cargo bike was locked in front of home to a sign. Both wheel lock and thick keyed cable lock were in use. Neither were found at the scene. We are fairly sure it was spotted still locked at 7a on Monday, but no confirmation on that.

GT Cruiser

Location

Apartment
2121 N Richmond St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in fair condition. It has a removable seat. It has an attachment for a basket and a cup holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen within a residential building that needs an access code to enter. (

Felt Verza Fit 2

Location

Glencoe Train Station
724 Green Bay Road
Glencoe , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
vt31001245
Size: 
s8
Color: 
black, white, green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new purchased in May. Mirror on Left side, Wireless pedometer cateye

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 hours

2011 Trek Gary Fischer

Location

3920 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
Charcoal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only minor scratches

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in bike room. Several other bikes were stolen, locks included.

Lemond Poprad

Location

Park Avenue Manor Condo Assn
1128 s oak park ave
oak park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28 inches
Color: 
blue powder coat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new, no downtube or seattube markings, skinny black rear fender, tektro onyx canti breaks, FIR wheels, black front tire and grey rear tire, campagnolo veloce groupset, 2 chrome bottle holders.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
break in to basement, bike stolen from wall rack.