Recent Reports

Raleigh

Location

1460 w cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There was a bright neon yellow/green terry's bike shop sticker on the main post perpendicular to the seat. The model is Raleigh and then some number and three or four letters. Brand new chain, good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I left the residence of 1460 W cortez at 12:00 am. I left it in the side door and up the stoors on the landing between the two apartments on the first floor.

Giant Bowery

Location

Taylor/Racine - Outside of Papa John's
Taylor Street/Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome bike in very good condition. No gears. Has a water bottle holder and had a trek strap on pouch on the bad on the seat. Had a U-Lock on it that had adjustable numbers.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
708-715-1982
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike while at the Taylor Street festival. It was locked up on the southwest corner of Taylor/Racine (outside of Papa John's) and was missing later in the evening. I am 100% sure I locked up the bike with a U-Lock that had a combination.

Schwinn Beach Cruiser. Womans. "Suzi"

Location

Home. Front yard. Gated
1321 n artesian ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my front porch at 1321 north artesian avenue. Man was seen taking my bike after jumping over my front gate. Duplex home. He is a young mid 20's Hispanic male. He has been seen wearing a white tshirt and red shoes. Dark skin Hispanic. The bike was a schwinn beach cruiser womans. Green and white with the word "Suzi" on middle bar stickered on it.

Purefix Papa

Location

NewPort and Seminary
Newport and Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey with Orange Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone only in backyard for 4 hours

Diamondback Recoil 29

Location

Wal-Greens
501 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0128K15852
Size: 
16 inch
Color: 
Matte Black with Red Stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New condition. It has three distinguishing features. One - it has a Selle Royal (SR) gel saddle. Secondly, I took the off-road tires off and replaced them with street tires. Lastly, and with a close look, there is a shiny black securing hitch located beside the Rear Wheel Quick Release Skewer. It attaches my kids trailer to my bike.

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?: 
42 seconds.
Incident Description: 
I needed to return a movie to the RedBox, which is located inside the Wal-Greens at the corner of Canal and Roosevelt. I put my bike right in front of the door to this business. I was allowed to see the video, which showed me inside the store for 70 seconds. The bike was taken at the 42 second mark.

cannondale

Location

UNO Garcia highschool
4248 W. 47th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
54 in
Color: 
gray with red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
paint chipped, seat torn apart, water bottle carrier cut off /the bike looks the one in the photo but mine is gray with a few red stripes nd electrical tape on 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?: 
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?: 
a whole school day (8 hours)
Incident Description: 
i had come out of school to find that my bike had been stolen. i had brought an extra chain lock to secure it because this type of incident had been on going the entire week. Many others at my school had lost their bike. Due to lack of security measures taken nothing is to be done. was told to look for it myself. my school being a charter school we.re a little outdated on security tech. (uno garcia highschool)

GT GTR Series 5

Location

Apartment
907 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Frame, about 50-52cm
Color: 
White/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a U-lock clamp on the vertical frame of the bike.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden deck railing, next to another bike. Only this bike was stolen, the railing was broken and the U-lock was taken with the bike.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

standard black bike rack next to cta bus stop shelter
5503 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FN503843
Size: 
Full size, for ladies
Color: 
Bubblegum Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 1977 Chicago-made. Very good condition. Recently overhauled (and purchased!). Pleather black seat with springs. Non-functioning but intact light generator with front and rear lamps. Rear bike rack. (Note- image is similar to bike stolen but not actual bike)

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-6 days (see incident report below for date range when theft could have occurred)
Incident Description: 
**This bike was stolen at some unknown time between August 11 at 5pm and August 16 at 2pm. Bike and burgundy helmet were locked to each other and to a standard, black city bike rack next to the bus stop at Catalpa and Sheridan in Uptown. This is a sidewalk area directly in front of a parking lot. There is a residential high rise directly across the street. Noticed that on the same bike rack, a blue vintage cruiser was locked, which had a city bike tag on it for it to be picked up. That bike had been locked there for months. Mine was locked there for only 2-4 days. **Please note that the PICTURE is of a very similar model/make/year bike. I do not have a photo of my bike, as I only purchased it in June 2014.

Trek 7.3

Location

Foster Beach
Fost
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU262C6596G
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with silver striping. There is a yellow diamond shaped sticker that says "Prairie Management & Delvelopment, Inc." and 205 is the apartment number listed.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence at foster beach near the lifeguard station and a sidewalk. I was at the beach for about 45 minutes, went to leave and the bike was gone. Talked to two police officers on their bikes and two lifeguards that were sitting outside of the lifeguard station, no one saw anything.

K2 Apaloosa

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had those shock absorbers on the front forks. The bike well worn with rusty brake levers. However, it had brand new grip shifter that I just put on.

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: 
The bike was inside garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door were open at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; Huffy Calais Black; Yellow Cannondale 1987 road bike) were gone.

Huffy Calais Ladies Bike (Model 26733)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was about a year old and in good condition. There were no scratches and it looked like the photo.

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: 
The bike was inside the garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door open at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Cannondale 1987 Road bike; Huffy Calais Black; K2 Mountain Bike Red) were gone.

Huffy Calais Mens Bike (Model 66723)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape and about a year old. There were no scratches. It looked like the photo.

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: 
The bike was inside garage and I last remember locking the garage around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door opened at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and I found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; 1987 Yellow Cannondale road bike; K2 Mountain Bike Red) where gone.

Cannondale SR500 bike (1987 model)

Location

Residence
2031 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
21040987296
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had down tube shifters and a vetta white seat. The bike had some rust around the top and bottom of the forks. There were also some scratches on the yellow paint of the frame. The Cannondale decals were red. The grip tape on the bars was a funky sea foam green and the tape was hanging off the bars. The tires were 1 3/4" with a typical yellow sidewall (not the real skinny type). (Note: I couldn't find a picture so I found one on the web. My bike looked like the photo except for the seat, which was white and the grip tape, which was seafoam green)

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: 
The bike was inside garage and I last remember locking it around 10 pm. (I am not totally sure if one of my family members might have accessed the garage and left it open.) I saw the back gate of my yard and garage door at around 8am. This seemed unusual to me and found that the bike (in addition to 3 others--Huffy Calais White; Huffy Calais Black; K2 Mountain Bike Red) where gone.

KHS URBAN SOUL

Location

1914 N Wilmot Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
I THINK IT IS A 54 CM
Color: 
Green with a brown seat. seat post is siezed in the frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
green KHS urban soul single speed with brown seat. seat post is siezed in the bike 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I got home from work at 4:30 and went inside. Came out at 5 and bike and bike lock were both gone

Scott Sportster

Location

2509 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a newer Scott bike with minimal damage.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days

Trek model E 7.2 FX

Location

Riverpoint Center
1730 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 109 C(?) 5433H
Size: 
20 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a u lock strapped the side, along with a back light. The front wheel reflector is missing and there is a odometer on the front handle bars. There is also a black water bottle cage 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in the back alley of my workplace by the dumpsters while I went to unlock the front door. Unfortunately I forgot about it when I got caught up with work and left it unattended and unlocked for twenty or so minutes. When I realized it was still outside I went to retrieve the bike and it was gone. The image below is a stock photo of the bike as I do not have a picture of my specific bike.

Surly Long Haul Trucker Bicycle

Location

Maggiano's Little Italy
100 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Will update later if I find the old picture I took of it.
Color: 
Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Surly logo on the frame is slightly worn, so parts of the lettering are chipped away. This goes for the "Long Haul Trucker" and "Fatties Fit Fine" letting on the frame as well. It has two break systems, traditionally positioned and suicide breaks. The adjustment for the gears is positioned on the bottom diagonal of the frame, below where the handlebars meet the frame. There is a shiny silver waterbottle holder. Ninja tires, bike smart saddle. 24 gears. Full tire fenders of black plastic material. The bike is large and very easily identifiable. I have yet to see another one like mine anywhere, ever.

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went to a Fado's Irish Pub to participate in the running club that meets Thursdays 6:00 PM. I locked my bike across the street, in front of the Maggiano's on Grand Ave. at the corner of Clark St. I left for a run at 6:15 PM and after returning to the same location (outside Fado's on Grand Ave) I waited for the group to return. We went inside for food and drinks around 6:55 - 7:00 PM. I checked on the bike before going inside. When I came back out around 8:00 - 8:15 PM the bike was missing. There was no lock or sign of how the theft went down. I had a weak combo cable lock through the front wheel, frame, and metal upside down "u" shaped bike lock. The bike was curbside. I think that someone cut the lock and rode off or threw it into a pickup. The area was high traffic the whole time I was away from the bike.

Cannondale ST500 Sport Touring

Location

Stuart Building at Illinois Institute of Technology
31st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Araya wheels and bar end shifters. Shimano 600 group set and dual-use pedals (clip on one side, platform on the other.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone. Helmet was present with u-lock thrown alongside the bike on the grass. The lock was cut (not sawed) in two locations, and the bike was missing from the scene.

2 Bicycles --Electra Townie 24

Location

3 story Brownstone
5444 N Winthrop Unit 1N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Ladies and Men's -- Forward Pedaling
Color: 
Ladies Green/Men's Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electra Townie 24 speed unique in that pedals are pushed forward Takes pressure off the joints. Ladies Green bike with Silver-gray comfort seat and a silver detachable grocery bike basket attached on front handlebars. Men's Black Bike with black vinyl frame bag.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Men's (black Townie 24) and Ladies bikes were combo cable locked together on first floor metal porch at rear of building (security camera/enclosed fenced parking area--gate was open) off alley running parallel to Redline south of Bryn Mawr stop @ Catalpa. Bikes were stolen between 9 pm Tues. August 13 and 5 pm August 14 2014.

Orbea onix

Location

Home
3631 n magnolia ave unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
01101137324
Size: 
T105 woman's
Color: 
White/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition, there is a red light on the back wheel and a blue light on the handlebar . There is a black pack attached to the seat

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the basement. I live in a brownstone and you need keys to get in the yard both gates are locked the doors are all locked to the house. We had a break in. The people broke in through the basement window and stole my bike