Recent Reports

Black Frame Custom Build

Location

Oz park
Lincoln & Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52-54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very dinked up frame, with rusty spots. The rear rim is a white deep V rim with light graffiti on one side and the front a is a white rim. Has an Origin 8 front rack. Handlebars at the time it was stolen were a wooden rod with black Oury grips on 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 min
Incident Description: 
Went inside to leash up some pups and in less than 5 mins it was taken from right outside. 20 minutes later I saw the thief riding north on Lincoln just past Webster but couldn't follow.

Wellington

Location

Cdw
120 s riverside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver Wellington
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks decently new. Has a flat tire in the front, a smartphone holder, a hand tire pump on the side black handle bars with plastic gear shifters

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

Specialized Hot Rock

Location

Residence
3937 N. Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
24 in Boys Bike
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and gray bike with gray/white seat. Black and Red bike lock.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Black and Gray Specialized Boys 24 in Bike was stolen from outside of my home. It was only there for 10 minutes. A neighbor saw the theft. It was a middle aged man with a black backpack. Salt and pepper hair.

Trek

Location

paper place lofts
826 s. financial pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU180C0856F
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, new tires, side bar handles, back seat tray. Key west sticker, buff sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
inside my locked vehicle on the sode of street in my residential permit parking.
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside back of locked vehicle, robber somehow unlocked the vehicle and stole all of my contents, vehicle jack, diehard jumpstart battery, case of water and 2011 trek hybrid bike.

State street frame/ fixed gear

Location

House
648 n armour st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White with blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near perfect condition. Fixed gear. Blue wheels and blue bull horn handle bars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

vsf Fahrradmanufaktur t100

Location

University of Chicago Anatomy building
1027 East 57th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vsf Fahrradmanufaktur is a German bike brand that cannot be bought in the US, Shimano Nexus 8-Speed internal gear hub, Avenir ultra light pedals with black plastic toe clips, Selle Royal saddle broken several times on top, loose cables in the front where a mounted light used to be, black rack

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?: 
3h
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing between 1:30pm and 5:05pm from bike rack behind the Anatomy building (close to Cobb Gate) on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, Chicago

Specialized Cross Trail Disc

Location

2618 N Greenview AVe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSB6602047239H
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Kryptonite chain lock wrapped around the frame, rear fender, lights front and 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up, bike was gone.

Diamondback

Location

DePaul Campus
2241 N Seminary Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24" Frame
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very petite women's bike. Breaks are pretty loose. Pretty light blue color. Black handlebars. "DIAMONDBACK" on frame of bike. Looks like a 2005 model of Diamondback Outlook 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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left home from alley around 10:00 AM, bike was still locked to metal pole in alley. Returned around 8:00 PM to find lock cut and bike stolen.

Schwinn

Location

4241 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
appx 26 inch
Color: 
pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- had a replaced, wider seat. A bell attached (upside down) to the right handle bar, a few scratches on the body, the holder (but not the light) of a headlight on the handlebars, a battery operated reflector on the back below the 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up w/ a U lock connecting the body to the fence and a cable combination lock connecting the body and front tire to the fence. It was locked up around 2pm Sunday 07-24 and was first noticed missing at 5:15pm on Monday 07/25.

Thruster Fixie

Location

Apartment
927 S Carpenter St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is newly painted, white. a little bumps on the forks. Has a phone mount on the handle bars. NO FRONT BRAKE OR BACK. However, it has brake lever was installed on the right side.

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?: 
A day. It was in home.
Incident Description: 
It was locked inside the fence of my apartment. NO ONE should be able to see through it. I left it there on Friday, was gone Saturday. It's gone when I check on Monday.

Specialized Langster

Location

900 N Kingbury
900 N Kingbury
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm?
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange specialized langster. Bullhorn bars will grip tape missing on half of the left bar. Looks like this: http://cloud.bicyclebluebook.com/large/spec_lng_rust_34_07_m.jpg

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 street sign.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike front tire was locked to a street sign pole. Mistakenly didn't thread chain lock through the frame as well, front tire was left and frame was taken.

Trek 1.2

Location

BJB Apartments
201 W Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with blue and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It has clip pedals and a small computer attached to the handlebars.

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 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?: 
Sunday 7/24 from 6PM until time is was stolen between 10 PM (Sunday night) - 5 AM on Monday 7/25
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked around 6 PM on Sunday evening and was stolen by 5 AM Monday morning when I went outside to take it to work. Bike lock is a sturdy cable that was looped through front tire and around the body of the bike. Lock and bike were both gone at 5 AM.

Trek 2012 7100 Hybrid

Location

Bosworth Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU015C3151G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in very good condition, dirty but just needed clean. It had a Schwinn Bell and Ibera bottle cage.

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?: 
Every night for two years
Incident Description: 
I live in a three floor flat. I was going down to the basement and noticed our side door was wide open. I go down to the bike room and both my bike and my girlfriend's trek bike was stolen.

Trek 8.2 DS

Location

Home
516 W Deming Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU248C5429G
Size: 
21
Color: 
Grey/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. The saddle/seatpost was recently installed. One front and one back light.

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?: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked using a U-lock to a bike rack in the court-yard. The theft happened over night, probably between 12-6am. A small piece of the U-lock remaining suggests that it was cut by a tool, and the remainder was removed from the scene.

Trek 1.2 C

Location

Home
625 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU180C6460G
Size: 
50
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect, had crank brothers pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
Condo Bike room, secured and locked up.
Incident Description: 
Someone moved out of our condo and cut some bike locks. Stole my bike and perhaps others.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Patterson Ave and Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JM97517
Size: 
MED
Color: 
bright green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright neon green bike. Black fenders and cargo rack. Seat is new, black, and kinda loose. Possibly still has black zipper phone case mount on the handle bars.

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?: 
several hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in backyard unlocked. Sometime between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm, the thief rode up on another stolen bicycle, peeked over our fence and saw my unsecured bike and found it more to their liking. They ditched the other bike they stole in my carport and rode mine east down the alley, stopping at the end to cut the zip ties that held a black milk crate to the cargo rack and discarded the milk crate and u lock in the middle of the alley. The bike left behind was short bmx style, possibly children's size? Looks brand new, so maybe it was taken directly from a store or someone who just bought it. Any help finding it's proper home would also be greatly appreciated.

Jamis citizen 1

Location

1336 w Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two carpenters stickers. Bike is fairly 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs

2015 Trek 1.1 H2

Location

Fitness Formula Club
10 S. Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU226C0619J
Size: 
54 centimeter
Color: 
Red/Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a tree right in front of the FFC health club on 10 S. Clinton. The front of the building is all glass and my bike was in plane view of the front desk. The employees claim to have not seen anything.

2015 cannondale street bike

Location

924 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium-size
Color: 
Black and red cannondale
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with red accents on the middle of the bike, in good condition

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Around 6-7 hours

Jamis Satellite Sport

Location

alley
4539 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U07U4835
Size: 
normal size for adult male
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange tape on handlebars. black rack w/ spring mounted at rear. puncture resistant tire on rear wheel (front is still original). Pedals replaced in the last year (look newer than rest of bike). has a sticker from Roscoe Village Bikes on it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored here for several days
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked in a private garage in the alley. Found to be missing around 9 AM, garage door was open (unclear if accidentally left open, or opened from the inside to leave with bike)