Recent Reports

2015 Kona 53 Dew Charcoal

Location

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60611
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ40592324
Size: 
adult size bike
Color: 
charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, the u-lock is most likely still on the frame. straight handlebars, Kona written on the 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?: 
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?: 
just under 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike around 10:30 and went to the Contemporary Art Museum (bought ticket at 10:36). I looked outside through the museum shop window around 11:45 and saw my bike. Then I bought a book, came out around noon and the bike was missing. I asked several people sitting/standing nearby and nobody saw anything. Asked museum shop staff if they have a security camera and they said no. At 12:25 i called 911 to report the missing bike, was given police report # JA415948.

Trek Neko WSD

Location

Home
722 West Junior Terrace, Unit A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Light blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- just got new gears and chain. Right gear shift changer is broken but still functional. Has a black water bottle cage on it. Might still have two stickers- one in front that is metallic red and has a bike registration number for The College of William and Mary, and has a triathlon tag on the frame with number 6623. Steel kick stand.

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?: 
About a week
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside patio which has a locked gate. Came home from work around 10pm and noticed the front gate was open. Someone must have jumped the gate and taken the bike out. I left home around 11:30am so it was taken between then and 10pm.

Pure Fix Mike (2016)

Location

2950 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame, black and white wheels, gold details, the rubber handle bars were tearing off.

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked with a U-lock and a cable to a bike rack outside 2950 W Chicago Ave between 8:45pm to 9:10pm.

E3 Dash

Location

4728 w waveland ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
M6G7DD8434030826
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Assist bicycle. Battery pack in center, heavy with electric wheel.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year

Bianchi San Jose

Location

Mi Tocaya (nearby)
2800 Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HOFRO1896 DTO130117F WBK701239F
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Midnight Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Full fenders, teal bar tape, drop bars, white saddle, new vittoria zaffiro tires

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to speed limit sign post on Logan Boulevard in front of Mi Tocaya restaurant. Returned at 11:15pm and bike was stolen. The U-lock is also gone.

Giant OC3

Location

Logan Hardware
2532 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Has continental gatorskin tires, silver bar wraps, and aftermarket Vader saddle with red accents.

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Looks like they probably used bolt cutters on the U arm right next to where it connects to the locking point. Must have been quick because I wasn't away from the bike for long.

Trek 420

Location

3625 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 mm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is old, but in pretty good condition; paint is dinged up all over. Has pink bullhorn handlebars and pink tires, a white water bottle cage, toe clips, and a black schwin rack above the back tire.

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 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?: 
Bike was locked up at 9:50pm, discovered it stolen at 7 a
Incident Description: 
I have been working for a family at 3631 N Greenview Ave for two months and I've been locking my bike up at a street sign pole in front of 3625 N Greenview Ave whenever I work (overnights, usually Sun/Tues/Thurs from 10p-7a). I locked up at approx 9:50pm last night, when i went to leave this morning, my bike was gone, lock and all.

Raleigh technium supercourse

Location

Jewel-Osco
3644 S Archer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Teal frame, black wound up fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aluminum frame in good condition, sakae drop bar. Delaware place permit sticker on seat tube. Wound up black form

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Taken from inside of jewel at western and archer

Surly Cross Check

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
52
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in overall good condition, with some weather damage to the paint. The bike has Deep V pink wheels, pink handlebar tape on bullhorn handlebars, and SPD pedals.

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?: 
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Incident Description: 
My friend, who has been using the bike all summer, rode the bike to the gym in Boystown (on Halsted) and locked it where he always locks it. When he left the gym, the bike and the lock were gone. Another bike parked nearby was missing its seat.

Retrospec Beta Series Single Speed with Flip Flop Hub

Location

My home
1344 W Eddy St. , Apt 3w
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm wheels
Color: 
Turquoise frame and crank, white seat, chain and wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn, all things on the bike were turquoise or white. There was also a Tile on the bike and two white U locks

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?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
My tile app says that my bike was on the back porch of my building 13 hours ago, roughly when I left for work today at 7:30 am. I come back, and it's gone. The thief likely hopped my fence, climbed my staircase to the the third floor and simply took my bike. Weird thing is, there is another bike that is there, that was not locked that was left.

Schwinn

Location

Irving Park Blue line
Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Font wheel is white with a green tire. Only right brake.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Redline 925

Location

Garage
2857 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 10 year old model. Mustache handlebars, red grips. Gamoh brand front mount rack/basket. Mounted, small u-lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Locked inside garage but locked locked in place, used daily
Incident Description: 
Garage door broken into while out of town, probably sometime Saturday night. Exact time of theft unknown.

Giant Dash

Location

Parking Pole in front of bldg on north side of Wrightwood
443 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light Blue / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black seat, back rack, small bar ends, fixed rear light. In really good condition (2010). 700C size 28 tires, pretty thin for a hybrid.

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a parking pole with U-lock and cable through wheels. When bike was gone, realized they'd taken the screws out of the pole it was locked to, lifted the pole out of the base and took bike with locks.

Specialized Ruby

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC 604068630G
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black and pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition-- small saddle bag, all carbon fiber fork, black and pink.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cut and bike stolen in front of Lakeview Athletic Club between 5:05a and 7:50a

Draft SE

Location

Residence
2755 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Standard Fixed Gear size
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a blackburn lock attached to the frame that I have the key to. I also added a hand brake on the right and a black bell on the left handlebar. The bike will click a bit when riding 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Someone got into our locked apartment complex and took the bike that was sitting outside my front door. We have a black gate in the front and a green door that gets into the mailbox/stairs area.

2014 Specialized Ruby Sport

Location

Residential home
873 North Hermitage Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC614006949I
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
white/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike was in great condition, having taken very good care of it by myself and by the bike store at which I had purchased it at. The bike had a small black pouch behind the seat and a few dark gray smudges on the white handle bars that I had been unable to clean off.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I left my garage around 11:00AM on Aug 12, 2017 and returned around 03:00PM to find that my bike was gone. I have just moved to Chicago from Orlando, FL so I had recently moved my bike into the garage. I have provided an image that I found online that most closely resembles my bike. I sincerely appreciate any and all efforts in helping find my bike. Thanks!

2016 Scott Contessa Speedster 45 Teal/Grey XS

Location

The Parker Fulton market
730 W. Couch Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Teal/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Literally received August 9th. Odometer should show around 120 miles, depending on if theives rode the bike around. XS womens road bike with blue and black striped handlebars with a digital display in center, black wire water bottle rack. Updated Sportourer seat and Live Grit bike accessory bag underneat the seat. There is a mounting slot for the Ulock that was cut as well on the right side of the bike cetner frame

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?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike racks at Lake and Halsted at The Parker Fulton Market's designated bike rack area near Cyclebar Spins studio yesterday around 1pm. This morning at 630am discovered the lock cut and on the ground and the bike is missing.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Shady Rest Record Store
Throop and 18th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
fxn1703405
Size: 
Medium size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black bike (frame, handles, seat) except for white rims. Black handles have slight wear on them, and the frame has nicks all across the downtube from bike locking. Includes Pinhead locks on the BACK tire.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It's my fault - I locked it to a street sign because the bike racks around were full. The thieves likely unhinged the street sign to get to my bike.

Tribe Taipan

Location

3040 N Spaulding Ave Apt 2e
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ZL1670106
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black with minor scratches on frame near wheel. tribe markings on frame itself "in steel we trust". Wheel locks on front wheel

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my laundry room downstairs and was stolen from behind a locked door over night

Trek FX2

Location

1622 North Mozart Street, 3N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU086C3464M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a month old. Water bottle holder, bike pump, Abus Bordo combo 6100 folding lock, light mount, front and rear 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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.