Recent Reports

Jamis Quest

Location

Lakeview
755 W Cornelia Ave, 211
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U146U26864
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handles with a missing silver piece at the end. Pinhead locks on the 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

No-Name - bought at Boulevard Bikes

Location

Bowtruss
631 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2016 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
lime green with black handlebars, crank, rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
no-name lime green bike with black rims, black straight across handle bars and a black rack. It has a brown leather Brooks seat that was chained to the frame (it had a black neoprene seat cover) and it has leather and metal toe straps on the pedals.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up in front of the Logan Square Bowtruss. I came back in the morning and the bike was gone with the chain. No one reported seeing anything

Custom street bike

Location

Home
6604 N ASHLAND AVE, 1H
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 28, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, male
Color: 
Blue, green tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a rack mounted on the back, with a crate on it. Air pump and extra lock were in the crate. Fran had a mount for the main lock. They left the front wheel, so the wheels will be mismatched (green tire with white wheel frame).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 the weekend
Incident Description: 
The frame and back wheel of the bike were taken from the Loyola red line stop bike racks. The front wheel and lock were left intact on the rack. (I believe there are security cams everywhere in that red line stop)

Falcon San Remo 1967

Location

Jewel Food Store
1628 Chicago Ave.
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
[none]
Size: 
20 1/2 inch frame
Color: 
Black, w/Red seat tube panel, chrome socks on fork and stays
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Amazing condition for 49 years old > Campagnolo drive train > Ideale 90 saddle > SR fluted and milled seatpost > Lyotard Marcel Berthet #23 pedals > GB handlebar with red anodized sleeve to match frame panel > Nervex lugs and bottom bracket > Unusual milled flattened chrome Campagnolo dropouts > Every inch of this bike is unusual, special, unique ... No other bike remotely similar in Chicago or anywhere

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?: 
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?: 
10 to 15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Owner locked bike onto the iron fence where everybody locks their bikes while they shop at this Jewel. Was inside store 10 minutes. Came outside, and bike was gone along with its cable lock. Police report was filed at Evanston Police station within the hour.

Lemond Etape

Location

Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black horse sticker above bottom bracket

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Leaned up against the front of Beermiscuous

Novara Buzz 2014

Location

Apartment/Porch
4022 N Sheridan RD
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Full Size, 700c wheels, 30lbs
Color: 
Brown with black and lime green accents.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Broken front derailer, marring of the paint at the front of the frame from a bike lock, HEAVY scratching and scuffing to the bottom of the crankarm on both sides, small puncture/rip on one side of the seat.

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 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?: 
Overnight, 4-5 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with New U-Lock and cable through both wheels and frame to a porch/fence on the back of a residential building. Between 2-5am someone came onto the porch, kicked/broke out the slats in the fence where it was locked and left with the bike, still locked, and all its accessories. Nobody was seen or noticed Bike Information here: https://www.rei.com/product/837487/novara-buzz-bike-2014

2015 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Residence
2358 Damen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6020347553
Size: 
Extra Large
Color: 
Matte Black with Blue Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with the exception of heavy scratching on the cross bar below the seat post.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Woke up to find someone had broken into the garage and stolen bike.

Cannondale H300

Location

2164 n. maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M5386Y1F20
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
hybrid commuter bike, Silver color rear rack, black plastic wheel fenders by "planet bike", front and rear lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike sitting by garage door for one hour.

Trek Crossrip comp 58 m

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo adjacent to Cafe Brauer
2001 N Stockton Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU191C6319H
Size: 
58
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and rear fenders and rack. Saddle bag.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hour
Incident Description: 
Lended my bike to a friend. He locked it in the bike rack of the Lincoln Park zoo.

Panasonic Sport-500

Location

1525 W. Farwell Ave.. Apt 1B
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handle bar tape, front square bike rack, detachable rear fender, original seat with broken plastic clip below the seat, new gear shift levers centered on handle bar stem with black plastic covers, original front reflector, Kenna tires, the frame has metal scratches all along the down tube, deep dime size dent in seat tube half way down, rear reflector removed to make room for fender

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 sat at farthest point in bushes in U-shaped courtyard in front of building's access door.
Incident Description: 
I got home around 4pm on Tuesday, 11/15/2016. I left my bike out, unlocked, in front of the apartment building's 1525 W. Farwell Ave. entrance, located at the back right of the courtyard of the building. I left the bike next to the door, nestled in the tall bushes temporarily. It was supposed to be temporary because I was expecting to leave shortly after getting home, but after getting home, I realized I didn't actually have to leave. I forgot I left the bike out in front of the building's exit/entrance, and relaxed at home for the duration for the evening. The bike would be literally sitting below my apartment window, one floor down to the ground floor, next to the entrance. This morning, (11/16), I went to look for it, and it was gone. My partner got home around Tuesday night at 7pm, entering through the front of the building, and she did not notice any bike sitting next to the front door, leading me to believe that it was stolen after I got home and before she got home last night (4pm-7pm on 11/15). The only way anyone could see that far, at night, in the building's courtyard, is if a tenant was either coming or going from that particular entrance to the building. The front gate is frequently open which leads to the possibility of a stranger possibly entering the courtyard. The picture provided is not my bike, but is identical to model and color, minus my distinctive features.

Torelli Corona

Location

Lovely Kitchen and Cafe
1130 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handlebar tape, white saddle. Currently has locking hubs, so thieves may have trouble changing tires. Orange Crank Bros pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence, on sidewalk at Lovely Cafe.

Trek Bodega 19'

Location

AVIS car rental
3255 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 14, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU254C1731F
Size: 
19"
Color: 
grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition of Bicycle: extensively used but well maintained Distinguishing Features: * Touring bike * Front and rear pannier racks (low rider in front) * Shwalbe Marathon PLUS tires * Dynamo in the front wheel hub: Shimano Nexus DH-3N72 * Suspension fork * Front mudguard * Old style bicycle horn

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 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?: 
< 2 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike on Sat, 11/12/16 at 10:30. I returned for it two days later, on Mon 11/14/16 at 7:15. It was not there. On the other side of the road there is a camera. I locked it to the left rack: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9246527,-87.7094737,3a,75y,177.65h,85.73t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sTXbVTFJQ5-WpJnhmQKDO5w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Camera: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9247427,-87.7099417,3a,22.2y,28.06h,94.14t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sshuXRbeITIpr5hyKFkMOqg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

555 W 18th St, 3F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey with green trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Park Ave bike sticker on it.

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 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?: 
4-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack in front of kentones on 18 late Monday night. Missing at 8 on Tuesday morning

2016 Kona Big Rove ST Large

Location

Home Garage
5213 N Ludlam Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 14, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F1603C2666
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 months
Incident Description: 
We left our garage open for 20 minutes while we were in our house. Cme back out, bike was gone.

black trek 300 women's road bike

Location

2803 N. Ridgeway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 14, 2016 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50-52
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black with gold handlebar tape, vintage black frame with salmon bike writing saying "Trek" in all caps

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in garage on the wall on a bike hook, bike stolen overnight.

Trek 1 Series

Location

Grand River Bar & Grill
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a white Trek Series 1 with Bontrager wheels, a big copper bell, Cannondale carrier, and old Schwinn pedals. It has a weird custom basket on the back, but if whoever stole it took that off, it might still have weird u-shaped hook things near the wheel hub where the basket hooked on. It also has tires that are almost too big for it, so there's very low clearance between the tire and frame. It also has a weird custom bike lock setup like the one in the picture (the picture is not my bike). Stolen near Lincoln and Wellington.

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 street sign.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut, a chunk of it was at the scene but not the whole thing.

1983 Schwinn World Sport

Location

Hubbard and clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black frame with white logo, black handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has kick stand. Seat slightly torn. Paint slightly chipped. Has Revolights attached to both wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
Anywhere from 12 to 1 hour depending on time of heist
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike up on a rack on the northwest corner of Clark and Hubbard around 3:45pm November 12th. There were two other bikes locked to the racks. I work just around the corner and when I finished work around 3:30am November 13th and went to grab my bike, it was gone and so was my lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

Home
3143 Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Full w/extras
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New with "Twenty 20 Cycling" red & black circle logo

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Brand new bike was locked to back porch wood railing and thief removed wood rail at unknown time in past 2 days. (Cable with integrated key lock.)

Fuji Touring

Location

2007 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL 58cm
Color: 
Green with brown seat and handles.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Shimano Deore XT T780 pedals. Lezyne Hand Pump. Under seat bag.

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?: 
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?: 
Is normally locked on the wall behind my car.
Incident Description: 
Went down to my car Saturday morning in my parking garage and bike was gone. Contractors had been working in the garage previous day.

Momentum

Location

Apartment storage room basement
2836 N. Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K55000032
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight scratching on inner part of two top tubes near 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen overnight or in the morning alongside an identical, but green bike. The blue bike had slight wear and usage unlike the green bike.