Recent Reports

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

1925 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20" Standard diamond frame
Color: 
Silver/metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2012, but still in great condition. One of the crank arms is black and the other is silver. Bontrager saddle and wheels. Shimano drivetrain.

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?: 
The bike was hanging from two hooks on the ceiling of our back stairwell.
Incident Description: 
The bike was was stolen from our back stairwell on the top floor. It was hanging on two ceiling hooks of the 3rd floor.

Giant Escape 1

Location

Home
1830 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was like new- just purchased this summer. It had a back turn signal blinker installed shaped like a red diamond. It has slight scratches to the frame but in 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Our garage door opened on its own and someone came in and took the bike. We are not sure how the garage door was opened. No other items were taken.

Bianchi c2c

Location

University village
1001 w 15th st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
White & black & red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike really stands out since it is mostly white. Very flashy bike. Looks like a new barley used bike.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Many months
Incident Description: 
Someone came into the garage in the basement of the condominium and cut the lock and took the bike.

Giant Alight 2 2016

Location

3049 West George St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
k45021726
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Missing one of the reflectors on the front weel.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the locked back porch. The bike was not visible from the outside.

Marin Bridgeway

Location

West logan square
3935 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2016 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small/med
Color: 
Olive green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn, some pocking of paint on tube. Partially step-thru aluminum frame. Had "bike winter" and "I [triangle] logan square" stickers.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Several weeks.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself in a locked, fenced-in patio with many other bikes out of view of street or alley. Could only have been removed by someone carrying it away through a narrow door around a corner.

2014 Focus Izalco Team SL

Location

Hyde Park
Dorchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Blue/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. 10 sp SRAM Force group, Powertap Pro+ rear wheel, H Plus Son rims, Zipp stem and handlebars, Fizik Arione saddle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was boxed up and on the porch awaiting Fedex pickup. Someone with a van or something must have taken off with them while I was picking up my daughter from school.

2014 Specialized Amira Expert

Location

Hyde Park
Dorchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51
Color: 
Matte Black/White/Red-pink stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Powertap Pro+ rear wheel, Thomson seatpost and stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had the bike boxed up and on the porch awaiting Fedex pickup. Someone with a van or something must have taken off with them while I was picking up my daugher from school.

Fuji Cross 4.0

Location

Home
1001 W 15th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 12, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black with Green decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well kept black and green, 2014 Fuji Cyclocross bike. Front wheel was aftermarket. All black. Rear wheel was still original so it was black and green. Small tool bag was attached to the underside of the seat and a blue plastic bottle holder was mounted to the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored here when not being used.
Incident Description: 
The cable used to lock the bike to the cement pillar in my parking garage was cut. The cable and the lock were left behind but the bike was gone. The bike was stolen some time between 2:00pm and 10:45pm on Monday 12/12/16. Multiple bikes have been reported as being stolen in the building and surrounding buildings.

SE roadbike

Location

3623 n pine grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Barely ridden. Bumble Bee yellow, all stickers removed.

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?: 
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?: 
U lock and chain
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up in front of my previous apartment building. Checked on it last Wednesday and it was secure. Came back yesterday to put it in storage and it was gone. U lock was gone too.

Green/white cruiser bike

Location

Columbia College Chicago Residential Building
731 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Sea Foam Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly used, in pretty good condition. Sea foam green with white accents. White leather stitched handlebars and seat. White flower design on frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike had been out for a couple of weeks. It was there the day before the incident, so I know it was stolen sometime in the last 24 hours (as of Dec 11, 2016, 2:30 pm). My bike had a history (albeit, not a big one) of being harassed in this location. While its basket wasn't attached at the time of its theft, if usually had a basket on the handlebars. Many people would throw trash into it, and one day I found the basket to be severely dented (prompting me to unattach it). My bike attracted a lot of attention from my schoolmates, who thought it was adorable. And it is adorable. But nobody steals a bike for being adorable, right? The kind of person who steals a bike in the first place is not the kind of person who wants a light green flowery bike. What confuses me even more is that the lock was taken, too. That means the person who took it really wanted, enough to not just break the lock and go. A lot of people told me my bike was pretty, but I don't see those people actually going as far as taking it.

Workcycles Fr8 8 Speed

Location

Bryn Mawr Red Line Station
1119 Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
141746
Size: 
one size
Color: 
grey frame, green plastic basket, green metal luggage rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a cargo bike outfitted for a family: extra saddle up front, bench over the back wheel. The frame is gray; all the other metal parts are green (rack, extra seat frame). In great condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
All day long
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the Bryn Mawr Red Line Station, inside the station where there are bike racks. When I got there, I discovered my heavy-duty chain was frozen shut and so I only locked the bike to itself, using the built-in wheel locking system. I assume that whoever stole my bike was very strong and simply picked it up and walked away with it, or more likely took it up onto the train. The bike weighs about 200 lbs. and is almost impossible for me to lift myself, hence the unwise decision I made.

Iron Horse Brand, Model Unknown

Location

Chase Bank
150 N. Michigan @ 78 E. Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 5, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Men's Small or Medium
Color: 
Bronze frame with small silver & red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike with some scratches, black duct tape on the top crossbar, black milk crate on back rack with reflective red stickers on back and ragged 'strips' of reflective silver stickers on the sides. Cellphone mount on front handlebar, small bell, leopard brown handgrips, nite-ize lights in spokes, broken shifters with black duct tape covering the right one. Front & rear fenders.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to street sign across from the Cultural Center, right in front of Chase Bank branch window that had security camera outside on 78 E. Randolph @ 150 N. Michigan Ave. during heavy rush hour foot traffic, between 6 to not even 8pm.

Sole Special Edition Chicago Goose Island

Location

1249 w roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White lettering, says "Chicago" and "Goose Island" on it.

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Person dug up the 'No Parking' sign and slipped the lock underneath. Lock is heavy duty and would likely still be attached to the bike.

Focus Mares CX 3.0

Location

In front of the Ward Building
303 E Chciago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 5, 2016 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue, Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in a fairly good condition. At the bottom bracket is a sticker from the shop, where I bought the bike: Stadler Munich. Tires are from Continental, Cyclocross Race.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6h
Incident Description: 
Stolen at 303 E Chicago Ave. Bike was locked to a traffic sign with a Abus lock, heavy duty. Lock was cut with an angle grinder. The theft has been taken place between 8 am and 3pm.

Univega - not sure of model

Location

Apartment in the block of
2400 N Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 5, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is black but with red tire trim wire & handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was locked up for 2 days outside of my building to a garden gate.

Giant

Location

Apartment Building 550-560 W Aldine
554 W Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C22F-9201
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black mountain bike with hybrid tires. Rear wheel splash guard. No reflectors. Disc brakes. Cassette is worn so chain slips.

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?: 
Half an hour
Incident Description: 
Bike is kept by east staircase in apartment lobby, along with other bikes. Apartment lobby can only be accessed with a key or door code. Never really a need to lock the bike up, it was hidden in the back and there are other bikes more visible that aren't locked as well. Girlfriend left about 7:30a and returned around 8:10a and noticed it missing. She is confident it was there when she left at 7:30a. Last I can personally verify it was there for sure was last night (11/7) around 10p.

Giant Cypress ST W 2007

Location

Dee road train station
950 Busse Hwy
Park Ridge , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition for that old bike, had 36 Wheel Spoke Reflectors installed and 2 plastic number tags on the head tube, blue and green.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked by as usual at Dee road Metra station, left it for a night and found no bike next morning.

Cannondale

Location

House
1700 W School st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2016 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ZM58303
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black. New . Purchased on October 15, 2016. Stolen on 11/28/2016

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage. It must have been stolen during the afternoon or night of Monday Nov 28, 2016.

Dawes Road Fixed Gear/Single Speed

Location

845 N Leavitt St 3F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Larger, for a taller person
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Usual wear and tear, some dirt/ never sat out in the rain so no rust. Had a U-Lock attached under the seat. Curved handlebars.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Door of apartment building was left open, someone came in and took the bike from the 3rd floor enclosed porch.

Eighth inch Scrambler

Location

1629 S Prairie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2016 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike with gold wheels, crank, seat post, and handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
Thief was seen on security camera cutting the lock with an angle grinder and took the cut lock with the stolen bike.