Recent Reports

Trek 7100

Location

Crave Restaurant
825 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis , MN
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C95EP603
Size: 
17.5 tires
Color: 
Metalic green and gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two water bottle holders, two attached sachels, bell, head lamp, tail lamp, and reusable water bottle.

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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a bike rack on the street between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on 9/18/16. Cable lock cut and left at the scene.

Giant Momentum 2016

Location

apartment
1800 W 21st Street, 2F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
K16028167
Size: 
medium
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A red commuter bike, it has a built in rack on the back and a cup holder. It is light weight and very cute.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside building hallway, up a flight of stairs, locked to a small shelf in the hallway. Thief took shelf and bike down the stairs, broke the shelf up on the street and carried the bike away

Surly Crosscheck

Location

kimball brown line
kimball
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M15052749
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, last had black tape wrapped around parts of 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?: 
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?: 
several hours-quarter of a day
Incident Description: 
Parked the bike at Kimball brown line stop to go downtown, and upon arrival of 1-2am the next day, the bike and lock was completely missing.

Gold Trek city bike

Location

2141 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1day
Incident Description: 
We got home got home on Saturday around 11:30 pm. Woke up on Saturday morning and the bike was missing from the front yard of our apartment building.

2005 Iron Horse Warrior 1.3

Location

Douglas Park
Ogden AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Dark Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new rear tire and rim. The rim is a black 'Diamondback DSK20 Disc Specific Mountain Bike Rear Wheel, 26-Inch'. The front tire is well worn. Front handlebars have a mount for a bike light just right of center. The chain is a bit stretched and the bike shifts poorly through the lower final drive gears.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up outside of Riot Fest on the fence just west of the entrance on Sacramento and Ogden. Numerous other bikes were in the area as well as police and other security. A thief still managed to cut both cable locks and remove the bike in broad daylight. Once I realized my bike had been stolen, I stayed near the area to try and find a police office to file a report as well as look for indications of which direction the thief might have gone. In that time, I observed two other middle-aged, African American, males who seemed to be 'casing' the area looking for other target bikes to steal. When I saw them checking out bikes while walking along the fence, I asked them 'is that your bike?' and in both cases, the proceeded to mutter back at me and quickly made their way across the street and out of sight.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

525 W Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DM84599
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016 bike, green stripe on head tube, seat and by bottom bracket, toe clip and strap pedals.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to the office around 9:30 am. Locked up my bike on a rack along Canal. There were other bikes also locked up. I left the office around 4 and my bike was not there. I asked security if the buildings cameras could see that rack but they checked and it couldn't see around the building.

Cannondale 500

Location

Humboldt Park
2732 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 5, 2016 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S029354
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful Red Cannondale 500. It has a black rack on the back, black/grey handles, and a slight dent in the chainstay that pushed it closer to the wheel (you can see the paint has worn away a bit because of the wheel rubbing against the chain stay).

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day or so?
Incident Description: 
I accidentally left my bike in our gated back entry. The bike was not locked. The gates were locked, but if you *really* want to steal a bike it's not too hard to jump over those gates and pass the bike back over to a friend, which is what I assume happened. Not sure what time, or even exactly what day, but I'm pretty sure it was september 5th.

Trek 7.2

Location

Paresh Patel
508 Sussex Ct.
Elk Grove Village , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, has phone holder and lights in front and back

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?: 
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?: 
days

Giant Defy 5 (2013)

Location

Gas Depot
26th and Canal
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M/L53.5
Color: 
Gray w/ Blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 Gatorskin tires, bag on underside of 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

Fuji Declaration 1162705449

Location

Bittersweet and Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD062L1122L
Size: 
49
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (bought 9/13), slight scuffing on the left handlebar from one day of riding with a U-lock hanging instead of mounted

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight (locked 9pm, gone at 7:30AM)
Incident Description: 
I know, I know, locking to a wooden porch. In my defense (I guess, who cares, I know) this porch is in the back and around a corner of the building, not visible from the street or main alley, and up two flights of stairs, my landlord refuses to put in a bike rack and our basement "bike room" is unlocked. Also I've had (old) bikes locked there for over two and a half years, so the fact that the VERY DAY after that old bike became a shiny new bike makes me think it was someone in or connected to the building, or someone who has been regularly cruising the building.

2014 Trek 7.1 fx

Location

West Town Public Library
1625 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU333C7622H
Size: 
15
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition has black fenders installed has black rear rack installed has 2 black bottle cages installed -- brand is "The Friendly Swede" has a front light installed -- resembles a black tubular flashlight with red trim has a red rear light strapped to the seat post has a building permit sticker on top tube -- Tishman Speyer (attached picture is from manufacturer -- I don't have a picture of my specific bike)

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to scaffolding outside of the West Town Public Library / West Town Senior Center, as the bike rack was obstructing usage of the bike racks on the sidewalk, leaving me no choice but to use the scaffolding.

Brompton H6L

Location

Art institute of Chicago
111 s. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
1604382080
Color: 
Black with sparkles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. A good scratch on the right side of the black b17 brooks saddle.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked out front of the art institute with another brompton bike.

Brompton H6L

Location

Art institute of Chicago
111 s. Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
1605040102
Color: 
Raw lacquer (gold)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black smudge on top of main frame. Brown brooks b17 saddle. Foam handles a bit chewed up on the ends. Missing screw on back fender.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack opposite another brompton in front of the art institute of Chicago.

Giant Hybrid

Location

Garage of house
3253 N Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult women's
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition- low air in tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Garage left open approximately 1.5hrs
Incident Description: 
Garage left open for approximately 1.5hrs from 7:45-9PM. Bike stolen was previously hanging in garage. Another bike had been taken down and left laying on ground of garage. We assumed they were unable to take it because bike lock prevented handle bars from moving.

Trek Beach Cruiser

Location

2019 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Trek Beach Cruiser
Size: 
beach cruiser
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Vintage Trek Beach Cruiser, excellent condition big brown tan seat with gray handle bar around seat. Slanted handles minimal gears and hand breaks

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?: 
1.5 months
Incident Description: 
We had two bikes on 3rd floor private deck facing alley for 1.5 months no issue. I returned from work today with deck gate open our other bike in the middle of deck while my vintage yellow trek beach cruiser is missing. We have construction workers around building along with dog and dog walker that visit our unit. Stole in broad day light.

Trek Hybrid 7100 Multitrack

Location

Garage
4305 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
16980591X
Color: 
Maroon/ Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. Distinguishing feature = Gold plastic Ragbri tag around frame from bike ride across Iowa. Color maroon and silver. Front suspension. After market clip/hybrid pedals, aftermarket gel seat, add on finder over bike tire and headlight/taillight.

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?: 
ongoing storage location for bike
Incident Description: 
This bike, along with another, were stolen out of our garage between 6pm 9/13/16 & 6:30 am 9/14/16 (door presumed to be left unlocked by neighbor who we share garage with, door was found wide open at 6:30am 9/14/16 & both bikes were gone from their rack...nothing else besides the bikes had been stolen.

2013 Diamondback Overdrive 29er Mountain Bike

Location

4305 N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S1991-1
Size: 
29
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 29er mountain bike tires, front suspension only. Fire engine red bike with some white on it. Diamandback logo on the frame.

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?: 
ongoing place of storage
Incident Description: 
This bike, along with another, were stolen out of our garage between 6pm 9/13/16 & 6:30 am 9/14/16 (door presumed to be left unlocked by neighbor who we share garage with, door was found wide open at 6:30am 9/14/16 & both bikes were gone from their rack...nothing else besides the bikes had been stolen.

Trek Lexa SLX

Location

Storage unit
1459 W Lexington St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU150G5025H
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue, small frame bike in nearly new condition. White handlebar tape, black back rack, silver water bottle holder, and black lock case attached to frame.

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?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
I rode the bike Saturday morning, locked it in my storage unit in the apartment building's locked basement (inside locked alley gate). Came down Sunday morning to get it, and the padlock on my storage unit had been completely ripped off the frame.

Cannondale Quick

Location

LinkedIn
525 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F1726777
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Black bike with neon green writing - Water bottle holder - Rectangular box carer in the rear - Kick stand

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?: 
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 to 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked using a ULock to a U-shaped bike rack attached to the side walk in the morning when I got to work. When I left work at 5:15 PM the lock was attached, but the bike was gone.

Nirve

Location

Franklin St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult mountain bike
Color: 
Black with blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, back tire had a black dice covering the air hole. Memory foam seat cushion.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve my bike after work and it was gone, along with the lock.