Recent Reports

GMC Denali 700c Road Bike

Location

Chicago and Damen
1956 West Erie Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers removed

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left my bicycle in an enclosed shared garage and it was locked to itself. The bicycle was taken from the garage.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

1000 south clark
1000 s clark st
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 2, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU331C1251L
Color: 
Black/Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a holster for a bike like (u-lock) on the underside of the seat. Only 2 months old, basically new 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Many weeks
Incident Description: 
Part of a string of stolen bikes from the bike storage room at 1000 south clark building. It is believed that the offender has been arrested: Justin Milo is accused of multiple bike thefts (however that didn't bring my bike back).

TREK Domane 2.0

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU137G0492J
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black with Red Highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically New! Had it for about a year, no significant damages or distinguishing marks

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone when I came back from to the rack at 6:45 PM; it was locked to the rack at 9.30 AM at the Orleans exit of Merchandise Mart (downtown Chicago).

Liv Avail 4

Location

Civic opera building
20 n upper wacker drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Baby blue with pink and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is damage to the gear gauges and the left handlebar where the white wrapping meets the end of the handlebar. There should be a black circular cap at the end of each handlebar, but it's missing on the left one.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked to work and locked my bike in front of the civic opera building around 8 am. Left work around 6:30 pm and discovered that the bike lock had been broken and the bike was gone.

Diamond Back Clarity 2

Location

my apartment
1758 N Clybourn ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M/18"
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, yellow highlights on seat,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
frame of fence was broken, bike with lock was taken through broken part

Salsa El Mariachi

Location

1 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Dark Army green with Orange and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Flat bars, Orange hubs. everything on the bike is stock. Paint is rubbed off on the top tube by the head tube. Bike had a Revelate feed bag and an Andrew the Maker saddle bag (black) on it when it was stolen, along with a red Knog front light and a Blackburn 2fer rear light that has been taped together.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside my work. A fellow employee was walking towards work and saw sparks flying and then saw a man ride away on my bike.

Raleigh Technium

Location

Rockwell Commons
4866 N Rockwell St, Apt 2E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's road bike
Color: 
Primarily a platinum Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recently tuned up, vintage road bike. Long break wires, Some yellow accents

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was a recent gift that was in our residents-only locked alleyway since Sunday evening. The bike was not chained to the wall as we hadn't had a chance to get a bike lock yet
Incident Description: 
The bike was a gift from my parents. They brought the bike from Minnesota this weekend. We had not had the chance to purchase a lock for it so we placed it in our residents-only locked alleyway where it was last seen for certain on Monday, July 17th.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Logan Square Blue Line
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
25" frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metal Eco Rack attached over back wheel. New seat post, new wheel. Otherwise good condition

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked next to the Logan Square Blue Line station, outdoors, in plain view of the public. I got on the train around 11am, and when I came back around 2pm the lock had been cut and the bike was stolen.

Vilano shadow shimano

Location

My apartment
1610 s Allport #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black, red detailing on seat. Small scuffs on body, white mark across seat, right pedal is bent and right handle has black electrical tape going 6 inches from the end.

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 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: 
My bike was locked on the lower level of the deck in our backyard. I last saw it at 10pm last night and when I left for work at 7am this morning it was missing along with the lock and there was no other evidence left behind.

Specialized Sirrus Elite

Location

JUSTIN
6117 N WINTHROP AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602354625G
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition but had a bunch of surface scratches on the bottom frame from locking to bike racks also had a purple metallic bottle cage on it.

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?: 
Bike had been there for several days, kept there for about 5 years
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into garage and took bike along with helmet and Kryptonite bike lock.

Schwinn Men's Phocus 1400 700C Drop Bar Road Bicycle, Black, 18-Inch

Location

Piper's Alley Parking Garage
North & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is only a year old, so it was in pretty good shape. I had both front and back lights mounted on it, but he most distingusing feature (if not removed) would be the red phone mount on the handlebars. The front tire was recently replaced, and the presta valve was missing its cover. Lastly, there's a 303 e wacker parking pass sticker located on the vertical bar supporting the seat.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was in X Sport from about 6-7:10pm on 7/18. I came out of the east doors which enter the parking lot and found my bike missing. Because the area of the garage is so close to the XSport entrance, I thought it highly unlikely that someone would cut the lock given there was no escape in the case that the owner came out. My helmet, bike and lock were all taken.

Fuji

Location

Palmer Square
W Palmer & N Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, zip ties securing rear brake lines. Black seat with bright green trim, white handlebar 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?: 
One da

Trek FX 2

Location

FFC Halsted
3228 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 17, 2017 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286C0539L
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had for two months, so practically new. Bontrager RL Water Bottle Cage, silver kick stand, Bontrager Black BackRack S Disc, Pinhead Locking Skewer - Front & Rear Wheels, Kryptonite Evolution Mini-9 LS U-Lock: 3 x 9.5

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?: 
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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in front of FFC Halsted at 3228 N. Halsted. Guy with drill was seen cutting lock. Gym staff saw and tried to stop, but wouldn't stop drilling and sparks were flying. Gym staff called police who arrived after guy took off on bike. Police tried to go after, but didn't find him.

Schwinn Regent

Location

5500 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IBDF5D15EB1008
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed, black fenders

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone broke in to our locked garage via a window that only a very small person would be able to fit through.

Bianchi volpe

Location

Addis Cafe
818 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Purple/dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handlebar bag, Tubus rear rack, brooks B17 saddle, worn Lisle commuter sticker.

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?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
In front of addis cafe. Stepped in to get a cup of coffee. Gone when I returned.

Golden Cycles

Location

Anna Solorzano
2631 W 22nd Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
black and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black frame, pink seats and pink rims, has front and back brakes. has two stickers one in the fron saying golden cycles and the other at the bottom of the frame where the seat is saying the size. literally new 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was in my porch for about 2 weeks

Trek 4000

Location

Sir Georg Solti Garden
Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 17, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19?"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a beater of a mountain bike, with a gel seat with a tattered cover, glow-in-the-dark handlebar grips and a front wheel that's been painted several different colors. The frame is aluminum or perhaps an alloy - very light. It had a seatpost bag containing hand cream, a clear plastic poncho, chap stick and one of those string backpacks. Bike answers to the name of Fury, which basically describes the only emotion I am currently capable of feeling.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked there about one hour, gone when we returned to it.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a city bike lock at the corner of E. Jackson Blvd and S. Michigan Ave., on the sidewalk right by a Divvy station. No other bikes were locked there, but we figured it would be safe enough. When we returned, we saw that the bike was missing, along with one helmet that had been locked to the bike. The thieves left the other helmet clipped to the bike rack, as a nasty taunt.

Infinity Boss.one-Men's Hybrid Bicycle

Location

Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park
2245 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Jet Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Looking, Seat Ripped more to the right side, no reflective light on back seat, brakes for front tire don't work back brakes barely work

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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
Was left locked at about 12:45 at a school, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park on the bike racks located in the parking lot of the school. The bike racks are completely hidden by a dumpster. The seemed to be broken by a brick, and at the scene the thief left a red mountain bike.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Home
1513 W Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange plastic attachment still on bike seat, bike has front and rear fenders. No water holder, no lock holder. Pretty new bike (2 months)

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?: 
1 - 2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was in a locked back courtyard/porch area. We have new neighbors that have been moving in, and it is possible that they left the courtyard gate open. Sometime between Saturday at 7pm (when i last rode it and brought it home) and Monday night at 9pm (when I went out to the courtyard) the bike was taken. No locks appear to to have been broken, there is nothing else that has been taken from the courtyard.

Schwinn SOLARA 28"/700c" Road Bike- Black

Location

Outside Irving Park Blue Line Stop
4190 W Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 17, 2017 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"/700c" Road Bike
Color: 
Black (with Red and White)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, only two years old. Schwinn velcro pack strapped below seat (but hanging off).

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up at 8:00am at the Irving Park Blue Line station, where probably 25 other bikes were also locked to bike racks. I have a thick, red combination cable lock that I used to lock the bike to the rack (I wrapped it twice through both to keep it tight). I returned after work at 5:30pm to find both bike and lock missing. Any help would be appreciated.