Recent Reports

Ross Mountain Bike (mid-90s)

Location

home
826 e 52nd St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition. gold rims. child seat on back. missing one grip.

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?: 
bike was behind a locked iron fence
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting behind a locked iron fence (6 ft). The thief jumped the fence and threw the bike over the top of the fence, then jumped back over the fence and rode away.

Trek Gary Fisher HiFi+

Location

Home
878 Campbell Ave.
Calumet City , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTO183G1251F
Size: 
Medium 17.5" 29er
Color: 
Grey/Black White Fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Gold stanchions on white Fox fork. Full Suspension.

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?: 
2 Days

Gary Fisher Gritty

Location

1101 W. Pratt Blvd. Apt. 3w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
gray clear coat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
newish clear coated no paint colour

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Stolen off third floor back porch

Raleigh Revenio

Location

albany park
4245 n drake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u125k18645
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
sliver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, slight rip in bar tape repaired with black electrical tape

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
left in my garage overnight, accidentally left the door unlocked, someone took this bike and antoher expensive mountain bike

cannondale flash

Location

974 w. cuyler
974 w. cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. New serfas tires. locking nuts on tires. front and back lights.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
a Hispanic man with a larger build and long hair wearing a flannel jacket was seen taking the bike. The local store keepers say they see him often and he always has new bikes for sale.

Gitane Grand Sport Deluxe 10 speed

Location

Apartment building
2814 w chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition considering its age. Minor rust. Luggage rack attached. Original tires and vets gel seat.

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 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?: 
Three weeks
Incident Description: 
Sometime late Monday June 9 or early Tuesday June 10 someone got into our gated parking area, cut my bike lock, and took my bike. The gate is very high so I have no idea how one would get into the area let alone get a bicycle over it. Our parking faces an alley. The bike was in a back corner behind my husbands vehicle so I assume it was taken by someone who frequently travels down the alley and had an eye on my bike. This bike was my mother in laws wedding gift 40 years ago so it has a lot of sentimental value and I just want to see it back safe!

2008 Jamis sputnik with BLUE handlebar tape

Location

Bucktown
2001 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black with grey writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had light blue handlebar tape. I was absolutely the only person with this bike with light blueish handlebar tape, as seen in pic. If found or located, please notify me.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was lost near bucktown/logan square, around armitage and western or fullerton and damen. If found, please contact me.

1980's Ciocc Track Bike

Location

1255 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sugino 75 crank. Blue phil wood hubs on the wheels. White rims. No brakes and it is not drilled for brakes. Blue handlebar wrap. Leather brooks seat. Tufo tire on the front and a Continental Gatorskin on the back.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike under the viaduct at the Rogers Park metra station in the morning on my commute to work. When I returned the bike and lock were both gone. No damage to the bike rack. It was a very large and heavy lock that can't be cut with bolt cutters. I have no clue how they could have gotten through it.

Raleigh Frame Custom SS (parts theft: fork, brake levers & handlebars)

Location

3000 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
On the night of 6/9, some piece of s*** stole the fork, handlebars, and brake levers off my custom built single-speed bike. It was an FSA Compact Omega handlebars, Forte stem, Tektro crosstop handlebars and regular road-type levers. The bike was parked in Lakeview, near Sheridan and Diversey, in a parking lot of a condo building. The bike was locked w/ a U-lock and cables around the tires. They didn't mess w/ the lock, they didn't take the wheels, just the fork and the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
On the night of 6/9, I had my custom built single speed bike locked up in the outside parking lot of a condo building in Lakeview, near Diversey and Sheridan. Some piece of s*** stole the fork, handlebars, and brake levers off the bike. It was FSA Compact Omega handlebars, Forte stem, Tektro crosstop handlebars and regular Tektro road-type levers. The bike was locked w/ a U-lock and cables around the tires. They didn't mess w/ the lock, they didn't take the wheels, just the fork and the handlebars.

Specialized Langster Las Vegas Edition

Location

Wood and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Sticker with Text

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?: 
6 hours

2008 Cannondale Capo Fixed Gear

Location

Outside Apartment
1025 N Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Chery Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black electrical tape around most of the top tube. Its got white forks and on the front of the bike there is a small bird sticker. The handlebars I have on it are BMX style with blue rubber grips. The rims are golden and the seat is red.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
This was taken right outside 1025 N Dakin street in Wrigleyville.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Logan Square Library
3030 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M1E123392
Size: 
19in full adult size
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition with a silver bike rack on back

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack near door of Logan Square Library around 4:45 pm. When I came out of the library, the bike and lock were gone.

Kona Jake the Snake

Location

Apartment Building
2649 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
H4CZ07291
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a green Kona Jake the Snake cyclocross bike. It has custom components, including SRAM Red shifters, rear derailleur, and crank, SRAM Rival front derailluer, and hayes disc brakes. When it was stolen, it had a red water bottle cage in it, as well as an SKS raceblade rear fender and a banjo brothers bike bag. It also has both front and rear lights attached, the front light being a black ORP. There is a large scuff in the paint on the left side of the fork, on the outside. There is also a rubbed out spot on the front of the fork, underneath the casing of one of the wires. I had this covered with a band aid to prevent further rubbing. If the back fender has been removed, there are plastic sleeves where the fender was attached, that may not have been noticed.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
up to 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed in the entryway of a locked apartment building, along with at least 8 other bikes. No bikes were locked up, since they are in a locked apartment building. No other bikes were stolen.

vintage vita-sprint

Location

2531 W. Thomas Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
beautiful. wood grips, wood rear rack, white seat

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was kept in a dark, locked gangway between mine and my neighbor's house.

Soma Mixte Buena Vista Old Gold with Drum Brakes

Location

Dickens and Hamlin
3751 W Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
TSFCHW0022
Size: 
42" Soma Mixte Frame, 26" Wheels
Color: 
Old Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, only used on nice days. Was custom built for me by Comrade Cycles on Chicago and Damen. Gold frame with gold bar tape and black/silver accents over all. Has full black fenders (front and back), black back panier rack, bull horn handle bars with black mounted break extensions, hand-built wheels with manufacturer's sticker still attached (I believe Velocity?) with silver drum breaks, 3 speed internal hub, LOTS of paint scuffs and chips, many of which have been touched up with almost-matching nail polish and gold sharpie, especially along the top bars and near the back wheels. Handlebar tape is gold and very worn in, cut up in spots and repaired with electrical tape (on the left side). Planet Bike women's ergonomic bike seat in silver and black. Monkey Electric LED bike light mounted to back wheel hub.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Lived in apartment one month, last seen at 6pm, so only left overnight.
Incident Description: 
I locked my wheel to my frame and left my bike inside two locked doors in the stairwell of our apartment overnight. Last time I saw my bike was ~6pm last night. My housemate locked her bike to my bike via our frames. Both bikes were stolen with locks still attached and locked together, presumably to cut the locks off elsewhere. Front door was left propped open, no idea how they got in.

Trek Madone 5.2 (56) H2

Location

1880 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU161CT51176
Size: 
56
Color: 
Green and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green and white Madone with Mavic Cosmic Carbones wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured in my Element with a cable lock. My Honda Element was broken into (rear hatch lock was busted) and cable was cut.

Magna

Location

28th PL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Yellow and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow and Grey with the front being Grey. It's a duel supension. There should be an orange gum to the inside of the front wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Someone came to the backyard and took the whole bike. The property which whoever took it came to the backyard and took the bike. There should be a phone holder and a light stand was on the handle bar.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Chase Condominiums
1540 W Chase Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 6, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm or 23in
Color: 
Red frame, blue back tire, and a black red wall front tire.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed bike, with one front break. Sticker from an Ohio bike shop on frame.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone left and/or broke into the basement door of our apartment building and took my bike, along with other miscellaneous items.

2014 Trek 3700 Disc

Location

Greenview & Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU064C6547H
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Neon/Lime Green and black.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Never ridden! Matching lime green water bottle holder affixed to the frame. Disco bell that lights up when rung. Light-up LED reflector on back tire (and possibly front tire). Brand new combination lock attached.

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?: 
Unlocked in private garage for 2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside private detached garage at home. Garage is often opened and closed, and at times left open for several minutes. Bike disappeared sometime between June 1st and June 6th (was last seen in the garage on June 1st and realized it was missing on June 6th). Believe the bike was grabbed quickly (nothing else appears to be missing). We are reviewing security cameras outside the garage that record the alley.

TREK 7.2 FX '12

Location

1 N Franklin, PNC Bank, NE Corner of Franklin & Madison
Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 6, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU318C3696H
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
DARK GREY/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. When stolen it had the following accessories: Front and rear lights, rear rack, bottle holder, cell phone mount. Also has small stickers on the frame reading "Richardson Bike Mart" as well as "Pattington" Condominium.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Not sure how the lock was defeated, I always double check my locks before leaving. Bike was taken in the middle of downtown during work hours.