Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

4223 Continental Drive
Waukegan , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Aqua/real and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Some rusting on breaks. Has a kick stand

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 12-14hrs overnight

Retrospec Judd Single-Speed Folding Bike with Coaster Brake

Location

Apartment Building
N SPRINGFIELD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 inch wheels
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black light on right handlebar; missing back reflector

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the 3rd floor (top floor) of an enclosed back staircase in an apartment building. Two other people live on this floor. The landlord leaves the back door unlocked. Two other bikes without locks were left behind. They have been in this spot for years.

Miyata

Location

Western/Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar tape with the left handle having a strip of black tape. Has a u-shaped lock clipped underneath the bike seat on the frame. There is a partial/broken tire guard on the rear wheel. There is a fasttrack basket rack on the back of the bike (the basket wasn't stolen). There is no noticeable dents/scraped paint on the bike itself.

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?: 
Every day
Incident Description: 
Went into my garage and noticed my bike was missing. Best guess was that either the garage door was left open and someone noticed my bike in the back of the garage which wasn't locked or some jimmied the door into the garage because the latch doesn't always catch on the lock and the thief was able to pull the door open without causing physical damage.

Simple Giant

Location

NE corner of Blackstone and 52nd St S
52nd ST S
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Electric Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rusted American Flag bell on the right handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up on Thursday (7/18) evening at 6:00pm and it was gone when I got back on Sunday (7/21) at 6:30pm

Felt F95 2011 Edition

Location

974 W Cuyler Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56-58cm (not 100% sure), 700cx23 tires
Color: 
Silver/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White seat and handlebar tape, under seat storage bag, sunglasses bag attached to frame, padlock holder attached to seat stem, Schwinn bicycle computer attached to handlebars, Front and rear lights (red and white), Shimano clip pedals, two bottle holders with bottles (one Schwinn & one Redi-bike), decal on bottom of frame with Redi-Bike Ft. Wayne IN 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?: 
5 hours unsupervised
Incident Description: 
Bike was moved to porch of garden unit apartment enclosed in a gated parking lot for cleaning. Was accidentally left out while we were out for the night. Stolen somewhere between 8:30pm-1:30am Saturday night (. Only way to get in to the gated parking lot is by being let in or climbing up a 7-8 foot fence located in an alleyway. Porch not visible from the street.

Jamis Comet 2009

Location

Touhy Gardens Condominiums
1801 w. touhy, unit m
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black gray decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dime sized abrasion on left side of downtube.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was on patio behind fence with locked gates. I believe it was inside job, neighbor.

Red Giant Mountain Bike

Location

Broadway & Briar
West Briar Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large, male
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recently cleaned and tuned up. Bell by left handle bar with a dinosaur and volcano on it. Light in the back spokes that changes colors. Yellow tags on the front with numbers. Yellow sticker for Galesburg, IL/Knox College. From Beverly Bike and Ski. Brand new large seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike at 10:30pm and found it gone at 11:30am.

Pure Cycle

Location

Kozy's Cyclery.
219 W. Erie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Pinhead locks on the wheels and seat.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from in front of Kozy'a cyclery on Erie in River North

DK Aura

Location

G & N Food And Liquor
5575 W Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition with large red tires

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?: 
3
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of G & N Food And Liquor 5575 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60644 while shopping in store.

margaritaville 1977 five o'clock somewhere

Location

Mcdonalds
W Ontario Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green Money Dollar bill
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike margaritaville 1977 five o'clock somewhere

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Less than ten minutes
Incident Description: 
In front of McDonalds, african american claims the bicycle belong to him and it was stolen from him. Forcibly remove the bicycle from me and rode off. W Ontario Ave and N Clark St

Nishiki (model unknown)

Location

350 n LaSalle
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in decent shape. Had a speedometer attached to handlebars. Cloud 9 comfort seat. Bike stickers for Park Place Towers. No kickstand. Black water bottle holder.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack behind 350 N LaSalle (corner of Lasalle/Kinzie, right next to Old Crow Smokehouse.) I left it overnight due to the rain. It was there at 6:45 pm and gone by 3:30 pm the next day.

Huffy

Location

S Kenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue spring in the middle

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days

Reid Lady standard 7 speed bike

Location

1216 W. North Shore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PMD81109736
Size: 
Standard/Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new shiny black bike with brown leather handles and a brown leather 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
~16 hours

I'm not entirely certain, it was a recently purchased used bike

Location

Alcott College Prep
2957 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, Faulty kickstand bright green line on an otherwise back seat

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up around 12:30 am that day. I went to go check on my bike that afternoon and it was gone.

Schwinn Boy Ranger 24" Mountain Bike

Location

Residence/Home
1461 W HURON ST
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24" Wheels - 48.4 inches (L) x 40.0 inches (W) x 25.5 inches (H)
Color: 
Blue/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new. Less than 12 months old. Kickstand, water bottle mount, shimano derailleur, Chain Guard, Adjustable Handlebars, Alloy Rims, Suspension Fork

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?: 
At all times.
Incident Description: 
Assailant jumped backyard fence via neighbor's open garage, came through door entrance into garage, opened the garage door, took the bike off the rack and rode away.

1980s Trek

Location

4400 N Hermitage Residential Building Garage
1744 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 1980s maroon toad bike with Trek logo shield on front tube, old-school downtube shifters, white handlebar tape, and an Ironman sticker near the seat post.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was unlocked but inside our locked garage. Stored this way for 5 years.
Incident Description: 
Came down at 9am on Fri July 5th to an open garage and missing bike. It is unclear whether we accidentally left the door open ourselves or whether the door misfunctioned or whether the thief broke in. This is a 2-car residential garage directly on busy Montrose Ave.

Infinity Boss Three

Location

Harlem CTA Station
5550 N Harlem
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
1-4 HOURS
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from inside O'Hare Harlem Blue Line Station CTA.

Trek Lexa SLC 2012

Location

1458 W. Pensacola Ave, Apt #3
Pensacola Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU145C0491G
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White w/White Seat/WhiteCork Tape/Black/Aqua Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Satin Finish Pearl White/w/Trek in black and other trim in Aqua; Mint Condition/Women's Specific Design/White Carbon Fiber Bottle Holder attached w/"Bontrager" in Black. Handle Bar tape is White Cork/secured on bar w/black tape. Continental Gator Skin Wheels; Black Chain Wheel; Silver Rims pristine clean.

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?: 
Just moved to this specific Apartment in Dec 2019-bike in our enclosed Porch since then.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of our 3 flat apartment bldg which we rent and just moved into Dec 2019. We know another tenant left the back door of our bldg not completely shut as there was no forced entry. Bike was on our enclosed porch on the 3rd floor. Our Kitchen door was locked and this opens onto the enclosed porch. Went to bed at 11pm on 14 July 2019- woke up at 5:30am 15 July 2019 to discover that the bike was gone. There is a sea of opportunists in our neighborhood trying every which way to find a compromised access into anyone's residence, single or shared. Of the 3 floors (3 units only, so not a large bldg) after entering the thieves came up all three floors looking for easily accessible and expensive items; my bike was the best item of all three floors. Aftermath is i saw the backyard gate wide open (it does not have a lock and is a chain link, so anyone can see into the yard.) with a neighbor tenant's items strewn against the back of our bldg. We could only surmise the door was left ajar either fully or minimally, as i have found previously to be our neighbor tenant's unfortunate habit.

Giant Sedona 2009

Location

1004 w Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in pretty good shape with some rusting of the back gears. Disc lock brakes. The back brake lever was a bit loose. There’s a slot for a bike light to slide in but no light was attached. Women’s seat in good condition that’s silver and black.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night in parking lot behind our building
Incident Description: 
I assume my cable was cut during the night when I left my bike locked up behind my apartment. I locked it at around 9 pm and it was gone at 10:30 am

Giant Talon

Location

1358 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition. It had Maxxis tires. Both tires are quick-release. One of the handles has a missing side-cover.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Many days. Months. I have used it intermittently.
Incident Description: 
The bikes are on the porch and are attached to the railing of the porch. The porch is on the second floor of the apartment complex. The porch contained multiple bikes (3). Only one was stolen.