Critcial Cycles Single-Speed Fixed Gear Urban Commuter

Location

Home
1217 N Hoyne Ave. STE F
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
White and black
Size: 
57cm/ Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Owned 6 months. Fairly new. Blue hand grips. Has wheel locks that require key that only I have to take off the frame. White Tires.

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?: 
Last seen in garage 48 hours ago.
Incident Description: 
Went to the garage to grab bicycle only to realize it is gone. Roommates left garage open. Last confirmed seen in garage on Monday, January 29th.

Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro

Location

Wintrust Bank Building
235 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Silver
Size: 
~58 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver, titanium cyclocross bike had front and rear attachments for lights. Disc brakes and SRAM derailers

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 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Someone saw the thief use a blow torch on the lock in front of 235 S. LaSalle st. at 2:08. Perp was wearing a hoody and couldn't be identified on camera.

BMC CX02 2010

Location

AMA Plaza
330 North Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white and black
Size: 
54
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is white with a large CX02 written in black on it. It's a fairly unique bike. The top tube is not round but flat and has BMC's signature triangle under the seat post. The bike was equipped with: Reynold Solitude wheels, SRAM Force 1 groupset, Fizik black handlebar tape, Specialized phenom saddle, Shimano XTR Race PD-M9000 SPD pedals, Gray SRAM Shorty Avid brakes with red accents.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The lock was picked and the bike hauled off.

Specialized Step Through Vita

Locations

1470 W Carmen
1470 W Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Garage
1470 W Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, January 29, 2018 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602391214J
Color: 
White
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front bracket mounted to steer tube. When stolen had child seat attached to this front bracket. Rear wheel mount for bag.

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 months
Incident Description: 
Indoor communal garage area holding 8 cars + strollers and bikes. Someone gained access to the garage either through an insecure side door or by someone leaving a garage bay door open. Cars broken into, bikes and other stuff stolen.

Giant contend

Location

Private residence
4352 Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C3BLI723
Color: 
Blue
Size: 
~53cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sport tires- great condition

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?: 
Bike itself was not locked, was in location for 1 year
Incident Description: 
Neighbor in the building discovered 2/4 bikes in the building storage area had gone missing. There are only a few condos/units in the building. Unsure how thief gained access to the building. Nothing else missing besides the bicycles. Incident could have happened between December 25-Jan 11

Projekt Custom Bikes

Locations

Apartment Building
3800 N. Janssen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Apartment Building
3800 N. Janssen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, was bought in October Had " KMG " with white vinyl on right side of top tube Had a Kryptonite lock carrier on downtube Small grayscale Grateful Dead lighting bolt sticker on downtube Electrical tape on seat to cover bike manufacturer logo White paint scratches by back drop outs from locking bike against posts Bike has a "Flip Flop Hub" to ride freewheel or fixie. Was on freewheel setting not fixed One of the bar ends was missing

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was on 3rd floor balcony. Someone must have climbed a gate, then walked up 3 flights to back deck area. Went to bed around Midnight and woke up at 7:30 and immediately saw it was gone.

Fuji Finest 2.5

Location

1733 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD071I0445L
Color: 
Red and Black
Size: 
16”
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 in Our garage
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and this bike was stolen from the garage. This happened in the middle of the night. The bike had a lock stored on it as well as a bike bag under the seat.

KHS Urban Extreme

Location

1629 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U16J00149
Color: 
Silver with Reflective Tape
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Disc brakes, rear rack, green downtube bag, covered in reflective tape, bike lock on the seat post.

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was no longer on porch when I went out to go somewhere, was taken between today and last couple days.

Cannondale Synapse Claris

Locations

Home
1224 W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Home
1224 W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SA21773
Color: 
Black and white
Size: 
Men's medium (52cm I believe)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is new as of June 2017; has stock seat, also has Abus folding lock through the front frame and fork and an OnGuard u-lock though the main body.

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?: 
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?: 
2+ weeks
Incident Description: 
Woke up this morning to find that pieces of my second-story rear deck have been removed from the railing and bike and U-locks were missing

Bianchi Axis

Location

downtown
Jackson & LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
D12189125C
Color: 
black/grey
Size: 
55 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, rack, green handlebar tape, bright green 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Yuba Mundo 4.3

Location

Civic Opera Building
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ACA14D000385
Color: 
Black
Size: 
Longtail cargo bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Longtail cargo bike. Homemade foam seat with red tape on longtail. Frame-attached black basket on front. Kids "monkey bar" frame around longtail seating area. Multicolored panniers.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work late. Bike was not where I had locked it up when I arrived in the morning. Lock was an Abus Bordo 6000 folding lock.

Trek 4300

Locations

Home
2329 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Home
2329 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
20" or 21"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung upside down on the roof of our second story deck. Porch is hidden by trees from the street but can be seen from the alley next to the house, which is frequented by the homeless digging through garbage contains. Best I can guess, someone saw it from the alley and took it in the middle of the night. Bike next to it was locked to a pole and was not taken.

KHS urban x

Location

2143 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
V15N0059
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (rode twice). Has fenders and rack on the back.

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: 
Bike was on rack in locked garage overnight. Went to the garage in the morning and it was gone.

Giant

Location

Apartment
2248 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue and Black
Size: 
Adult
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White wicker basket on front with small leashes attached to handlebars. Black light in front, reflectors and red light in back.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had left my bike in the back alley since the keys to my back gate did not work. I must have forgotten to bring the bike back in and lock it in my apartment building. I cannot be exactly sure when the bike was taken but the neighbors saw the bike in the back alley that night or the next morning.

Huffy

Location

Home
2000 S. 13th Ave
Broadview , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, December 1, 2017 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
AW17F016764
Color: 
BLKGRN
Size: 
26
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black and green decal, black basket in the front, bike lock behind driver 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 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 month

Fuji Absolute 2.1 15"

Location

Union station
225 South Canal Street, 60606
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 17, 2017 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD099L0832L
Color: 
Watermelon Red
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, within the year

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 week
Incident Description: 
Left my bike at Union Station as I went home for the weekend. Came back a few days later and the bike and lock were gone.

Specialized Allez

Location

1714 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, December 31, 2017 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P5CL10341
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Allez Specialized bicycle, Black Trek Seat, Carbon fiber front fork, Alexrims DA16

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Week
Incident Description: 
We returned from holiday vacation, in our locked, communal garage the bike was missing. No reports of the door being left open or forced entry. Unclear date and time of loss. Last seen 12/23.

Huffy Disney Princess

Location

Meghan Catenacci
4518 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Pink purple and whitw
Size: 
12”
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Disney princess huffy bike with training wheels, small basket in front with dial that changes from Cinderella, Ariel, and rapunzel.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bikes were in our garage. Door had been closed upon leaving but perhaps something caused it to reopen after we drove off. Tenant above garage called us to let us know and then closed the door again.

Specialized 2016 Ruby Disc

Location

Sheffield & Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604127246K
Color: 
Black with Blue Accents
Size: 
51"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
only rode about 700 miles. seat has a tear in the back right corner. Had a black and gold saddle bag and road clip peddles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
weeks, but last seen yesterday
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with two chains - one heavy duty chain and one commuter chain - through both wheels to a bike rack in our basement. Someone had to get through two doors - one to our alley and one to our basement - and then destroy both chains. They cut the padlock to the heavy duty chain to break it and snipped the other lock. Our back door to our basement was left open.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

47th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
medium grey
Size: 
medium-small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped paint job with little spots if rust on frame. Green Oury grips, double kickstand, stem extender, very thin rear rack, huge metal water bottle cage on down tube, yellow and black coffee mug holder on seat tube, Specialized Oura saddle, plastic toe clips on pedals, ZeroLite Track Comp wheels.

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?: 
Was not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting in residential garage unlocked, garage door was accidentally left open by a roommate for a few hours and the bike was taken in that time.