Recent Reports

Scott Spark 970

Location

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Gs1706772
Size: 
Large / 29'' wheel
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition. A bit of paint is chipped on the top tube.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack in front of the Washington entrance of the Chicago Cultural Center.

Schwinn

Location

Logan Square
2155 n spaulding ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
52 INCH
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bianchi Seat, Missing Head badge, ChrMo frame. Bull horn handlebars with brown grip tape.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was there before i went to bed, when i woke up it was gone, along with the other peoples bikes in my complex. located in fenced and locked back yard

Free Agent: Speedy

Location

Horner Park
2741 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
D14V00182
Size: 
Youth 12-inch
Color: 
Mostly red with some white. Black seat and handlebar grips.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Has Roscoe Village Bikes decal/sticker on red bar below seat. Was originally purchased from this bike shop in 2016. Tiny scratches in the white paint/metal on outside of right handlebar.

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?: 
NA - bike was left briefly unattended in Chicago Park District park: Horner Park
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unattended for a short period of time at Horner Park, east end, at the entrance to the nature trail/path between 2:15 - 2:45 pm on Sunday 8/25. It was taken during this time period while the owners were out of sight, down by the river along the path.

2014 Civilan Vie La Roix

Location

Garage
1400 W Walton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Baby blue + Orange frame (see photo). Custom Cassette and oversights wolf tooth chainring.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Stolen from Garage

Diamondback Edgewood

Location

2323 W. Haddon Ave., APT 1REAR
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handles were really high up. there was a small Star Wars figure tied to the handles. the back brake was broken.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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: 
I was away this weekend so this could have happened while I was gone. I noticed my bike missing this afternoon. There was a break in at the apartment next door this morning and the cops caught the offender but there's no way to tell if this is related except for the timing.

Specialized

Location

FLATS BY RESIDE
421 W BELMONT
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ISO 4210 Z 2014 R
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a sticker near the handle bars that read "Reside". Has a eco-rack on the back (black).

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?: 
Bike unlocked. Bike was there was 1 hr unlocked, but within a locked gated resident only area.
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 8 pm to 11 pm on August 25th, 2019. I returned home (Belmont and Sheridan) around 8 pm. I left my bike outside on my balcony on the 2nd floor next to my partners bike, both unlocked, but within a locked communal apartment area. We were in and out of our apartment for most of the night until 11:30 pm when we noticed the bike was gone. Our next door neighbor heard commotion between 9:30-10:30 pm.

KHS

Location

Daina Furuya
1180 S. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In general good condition. Pedals have strap-on cage. The seat post is cut short. This is visible if the seat is pulled out.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I foolishly forgot to lock the garage door after dropping off kids at child care around 8:30am- When I came back to the garage around 2:35pm, I noticed the access door was open and 2 bikes were missing including this one.

Dahon Mu SL

Location

Daina Furuya
1180 S. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
Not available
Size: 
One size fits all
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Generally in good condition. Rusted screws. Front and Rear Mudguard. Front mudguard has a sticker of Winter Riders from 2007 or 2008.

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?: 
It was not locked inside the garage.
Incident Description: 
I foolishly forgot to lock the garage door after dropping off kids at child care around 8:30am- When I came back to the garage around 2:35pm, I noticed the access door was open and 2 bikes were missing including this one.

Nishiki Men's Anasazi Hybrid Bicycle

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago, SELE NE doors
800 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACY180800530
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black, White, Red, Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Five Weeks old with few minor scuffs and scratches. Contour handle bar grips. Disc Brakes. Black Tires, Wheels, and Handle Bar. Red, White, and Blue frame.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle parked and locked at bicycle rack at the University of Illinois at Chicago NE doors of Science and Engineering Labs East. Bicycle was locked to a rung amongst multiple other bikes. However, the bicycle was locked to the rung, individually. Nothing of the bicycle remained at the scene. The lock was also missing.

Trek 7000

Location

Chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2019 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, second hand but rarely used. Silver. Size for a small adult female. Red light on front.

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?: 
4 to 7 days
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from the patio on the side of a residential apartment complex in Gold Coast (near Chicago & Dearborn).

Trek 1000

Location

Humboldt Park
1753 n Humboldt blvd
Chicagdo , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars, single black gear in front and 9 speed in the back. Mountain bike sram Components. Shifter is on the neck of the handlebars. Black carbon fork, black saddle, black seat post, black brakes, black wheels and lettering and yellow lettering.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Arrived home from work that day at 7:03pm. The bike was there on he handrail as it had been for 3 days. Titanium u-ish lock was raped around the handrail base, the bike frame and my helmet strap. When I left into and Uber at 9pm it was gone. The lock was left with my helmet wrapped around the same rung with no signs of damage. Our landlord has a security camera that recorded when I got home and two hours later when I left. It wasn’t able to record the incident but it’s clear that it was there then gone.

GT Traffic

Location

CorePower Yoga
4428 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
G33317M20MD
Size: 
L - 19" Frame
Color: 
Dark Blue/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a dark blue/green color in great condition. It has a light on the handlebars and a lock mount underneath the seat. There is also a Grand Rapids Bicycle sticker on it.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I went to CorePower yoga at 4428 N Broadway. Locked the Bike around 8:20 pm to a street sign through the frame. Came out at 9:30 and bike was gone. Lock was left there.

Gary Fisher Collection Utopia Made by Trek

Location

Garage
Irving and Laramie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20:
Color: 
White with Black and Orange Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition - Back tire and front tire are not the same. Back tire is a new Continental Contract Plus while the Front is a worn I believe Bontrager. Frame Mounted Water Bottle Holder Frame Mounted Hand Pump Downbar mounted Kryptonite U Lock (Faded Orange on straight park of lock, black u bracket) Wheel locks on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Nightly in Garage
Incident Description: 
Garage Broken into and bike stolen from there

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Boeing HQ
100 North Riverside Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bought Thursday from Kozy. Still had Kozy sticker near pedals at time of theft. Shimano 105s with disc brakes

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my company’s bike locker in the basement of our building. Thief cases the rack, cut my locks, and rode out right past our security guards. Lots of footage but unable to get a clear picture of the man because he was wearing a green shirt over his head and a big backpack.

Specialized

Location

The lab yoga
Racine and randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
For petite women under 5'3
Color: 
Black with grey lettering and small magenta pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great shape cosmetically, it does stick when switching the lefthand gear. The reflector was broken off the front wheel but still on the back wheel

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 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?: 
An hour
Incident Description: 
I was inside the lab yoga and when I came out all 4 bikes locked on the bike rack and my bike was gone too. The bottom part of the unlock was there but they took the u part of the lock and the cord

Fuji Newest 3.0

Location

Jewel Osco
5516 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a park towers registration sticker on the back by the 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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack in front of Jewel at 5516 N Clark St. Chicago IL 60640. Someone cut the lock and left it at the bike rack. I went into Jewel, they didn't have what I was looking for. I walked to the Edgewater produce and was there for 3 minutes. Then walked back to Jewel and found it stolen. It has a Park Tower bike registration sticker on the back by the seat.

Men’s centurion sport dlx

Location

1016 w oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5c1448
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver road 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

Women’s schwinn world sport blue

Location

1016 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GL815477
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal Blue, pink brake lines

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: 
Bike stolen from garage

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Alley Behind
3029 North Seminary Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17 or 18 inches
Color: 
Black with Neon Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has two lights attached to back and front, Was missing front wheel at time it was stolen.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike

Schwinn 700C Women's Admiral Multi-Use Bike

Location

1908 Morse Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2019 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD18DC1912
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Tiffany Blue with brown seat and brown tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like 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 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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
Was storing boxes in my basement storage room when I noticed it was missing.