Recent Reports

Cannondale CAAD10

Location

1332 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 31, 2015 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CM45644
Size: 
S
Color: 
black w white handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new - pit lock locking skewers on wheels - installed air pump, water bottle cage, u-lok

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/a
Incident Description: 
I had just unlocked my bike when I received an emergency phone call - in my distraction, left bike unattended as unlocked. 15 minutes later, bike was gone

Fuji MX 100

Location

University Village, Little Italy
1434 W Taylor St, Apt 2F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's bike

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to my apartment building gate. The gate was kept unlocked.

Cannondale Super V 500 Comfort

Location

Wabash and Adams Self Park
17 E Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'er
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in excellent condition. It has a very unique body shape, and custom red-trimmed tires: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/drdnb4bo4h4olb9/AABeL2l01cC-S6oDGRc7cN8wa

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?: 
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?: 
15 Hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between 6pm and 9am. It was locked to the Thule rack with the rack's lock and also attached to the car with my Kryptonite U-lock. The Thule lock was cut and the Kryptonite lock was nowhere to be seen. I did see possible shavings around my car as if the lock were grinded, but I can't be certain.

Scott Contessa Speedster 25 - 2014, small frame 52 cm

Location

Conco
4835 North Damen Ave, Unit 4 S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, 52 cm
Color: 
white with purple accent
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
4 story condo with enclosed garage. 7 condo occupants. Bike was on a 2 tier bike rack on the top leaning against the back wall of the garage.

Cannondale '15 Quick 4

Location

5046 South Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
cm13d514729
Size: 
XL
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen; only part of one of the two u locks was remaining. No other bikes in the room were stolen.

Cannondale '15 Quick wmn 4

Location

Building Bike Room
5046 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FM06584
Size: 
small
Color: 
white/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen; only part of one of the two locks was left. No other bikes in the bike room were stolen.

schwinn

Location

Bridgeport
36th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
leather seat. gears. tan lined tires.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Taken from my front door! whole bike w/ lock. the one time i don't lock wheel to frame. BASTARDS.

Giant escape

Location

Oglivie transportation center
504 w Madison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C1AQ8395
Size: 
Xl
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Cable lock and 2 u locks

Bianchi Pista

Location

Main St. Evanston Metra Station
Washington st.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks cambium, natural colored saddle - black SRAM crank, Celeste green bar tape on sawed bullhorn handlebars - Alex Solo track wheels - Speedplay x pedals

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Main St Evanston Metra station

Haro

Location

Metroline 333 W Upper Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606
lake street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Green with turquoise wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, good condition. All green frame with green handle bars and a rat fink sticker on the handle bar post and a green heart sticker on the frame. Two black pegs on the right side. Three piece crank. Turquoise walled towers. Custom built and custom painted. One of a kind.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike last night at Franklin and lake on the northwest side of the block to a bike lock rack in front of the business there. I locked it through the handle bars, front wheel and frame. I went to pick it up today and the lock was there and visibly cut. I picked up the lock and checked the combo and it was indeed my lock. The bike was custom built and custom painted the way I wanted. It is one of a kind. Should be easy to spot from the picture I provided.

Nirve Starliner Grey Beach Cruiser

Location

Warren and Paulina
1710 W. Warren Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Beach Cruiser, 21 inch tires
Color: 
Grey Frame with Tan leather seat and handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, back tire starting to bust through sidewall, right handlbar leather slipping off

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked bike to tree in front of my building and went to move car, came back less than 20 mins later and lock was cut and bike gone.

TRAYL

Location

Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new TRAYL women's bike. It will be missing the U lock that is custom made for it and the TRAYL seat that attaches to the top

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Tenant below me got into a physical altercation with me because he didn't like where i locked my bike. I called the police on this tenant and received a report for assault. Now, coincidently, my bike has been stolen from my storage spot that i moved it to.

Spot Brand, Custom Build

Location

800 N Bishop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
~54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with disk brakes, alfine carbon belt drive (no metal chain) and textured metal fenders.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Not exactly sure when it happened but I got home from work on 7/29 ~5pm and my bike was missing.

Trek

Location

Hyde Park
5311 S Maryland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Tall, fits a person 5' 10"
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The letters were wearing off of it. There is a bell u-lock around the front. The grippy material of the seat is coming off and leaves one's rear end black and sticky after every ride.

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?: 
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?: 
every night for a month
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting inside a gate next to an apartment building and the thief climbed over the gate and took the bike out.

Kona Jake

Location

Logan Square
2605 n Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14781
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old wear and tear. Plates on the front of the brake/shifters popped off.

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?: 
12 hours

GMC Denali 700C 19" Road Bike

Location

Clybourn Metra bike racks on Ashland near UP North entrances
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the front right fork. Bike had a Schwin gel seat cover on it. Renaissance Place Condo tag on top of top bar right by stem. Bike was slightly dirty and had semi rusty chain.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I was gone from 7:20am until 5:20pm
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike as I was taking the Metra into work. I locked it in a different location than I have before. I used my u lock to lock my front tire and frame to the s shaped bike rack. I used an older cable lock to attach my back tire and frame to the bike rack. When I returned my bike and u lock were no where to be found. They left my cut cable lock.

FUJI Road Bike

Location

365 N Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Bright Orange and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 18 gear bike with shimano gear shifts and brakes. Black handle bar wrap on drop down gears. It is a light weight wrap with the brand written in white but I cannot remember what it was.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Went into the movie theater and locked my bike to the rack outside the theater. When I returned from the movie the bike and the lock was gone.

SE Draft

Location

Thousand Waves Self Defense Center And Martial Arts
1220 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24 wheels thin and tall frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rack with net. Has bottle holder.

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?: 
6 hours

Trek 1.1T

Location

Starbucks
1245 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU203C18114F
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Its a fairly new road bike with white tape on the handle bars. There is a medium size red sticker on the bar right below the handle bars as well. There should still be a mount for a bike light on the right side of the handle bars.

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 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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken in front of Starbucks on 1245 W Fullerton Ave some time between noon and 3 PM while I was working at the Starbucks. The bike and lock are both missing.

Trek (I believe it was an FX 7.1)

Location

Cleveland and Menomonee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, left brake does not work, small pink/silver bell on the left handlebar

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal pole/street sign with a pink combination padlock (locked through front wheel and frame to the pole) at the corner of Cleveland and Menomonee between 9am-1pm on August 29th. Both the bike and the lock (a pink combination cable lock) were stolen.