Recent Reports

Jamis Aurora

Location

Irving Park & Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12YU18698
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.

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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from back porch.

Schwinn Roadbike

Location

UNION station
S . Canal and W. Adams SW CORNER
Chicago 60606 , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Midsize 24-26" tire
Color: 
Blacl
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average, some rust on Nickel parts l, slight 3/4 ' tear on seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Left at at 3.30 pm and returned at 10 pm
Incident Description: 
Parked on the SW corner S. CANAL and W.ADAMS STR

2010 scattante americano 2

Location

Garage
1459 W Melrose St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey with light green fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used single speed road bike with grey body contrasted against a noticeable bright green fork. It has black bullhorn handlebars and silver metal grips. This is a men's bike with a black seat that is at the same level as the handlebars. Height = fits a 5'11" guy. Pedals have toe clips. It says Americano in white lettering 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?: 
Permanent secured location
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept in a 2 car garage shared with my neighbor. It was stolen between 8AM and 8PM on Friday during my absence. Garage must have been left unattended by neighbor or the thief had some other way of unlocking the garage door without causing damage.

Dawes Lightning Sport AL

Location

2070 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing the front tire and the back tire has a cracked plastic presta style valve cover. It did have a tag on it that said Jess Massaro #3A (because we had to label our bikes) but it could be torn off by now. The bike has stem gear shifters which are slightly turned to the left making them appear crooked. The bike is in fairly good condition. The only other distinguishing feature of the bike is that since it is a Canadian bike as a part of the Dawes logo there are maple leaves.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the side of outdoor mall area Clybourn Ave - The bike racks are on the side of the little shopping mall outside of the Tuxedo Warehouse - Panera is also located in this area - The front wheel of the bike and lock were all that remained - it looks like they tore the frame from it because the tire was damaged.

Giant

Location

4052 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Average adult size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new condition, all black bike with white writing and white handlebars, has rack over back tire for bike pack

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike has only been here since Friday afternoon
Incident Description: 
Up visiting for the weekend and had my bike locked up in a locked side entryway. It was also locked up with two other bikes using the same two locks but those were not stolen. Incident happened in the the night sometime between 9pm-7am

Specialized Crossroads

Location

My building
21st and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
White and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized brand hybrid bike. Crossroads model. Used, but in good condition. Step-through (or women's) frame. White and grey paint job. 21 speed. Gear shifters on handles, left gear shifter had a part of the plastic missing. Straight handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I bought the bike a few weeks ago. I was keeping it on the enclosed landing outside of my third floor apartment where no one else goes. unfortunately, there was nothing to lock it to. I was right about to talk to my landlord about that and I got backed up with work and it obviously didn't happen soon enough. There is reason to suspect neighbors at the 21st and Western intersection.

Specialized

Location

1763 W Morse Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, has a bell and wire basket on the handlebars. There are locks on the wheels and 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Husband came home, opened garage door and saw our bikes were missing. We are in a closed off garage that does not face the alley. Other bikes were in the garage.

Trek 7.6

Location

1763 W Morse Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, has a beaten up rack on back, an empty mount for a speedometer on the handlebar. the gears do not shift down.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
I came home, opened my shared garage door, and found my wife's bike and my own were missing. There were other bikes in the garage, none of which were taken.

Mercier Galaxy Tour

Location

Technological Institute
Tech Dr
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue frame, red seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black seat, black rack above back wheel, half-spd pedals, deraileur too small (only shifts into 2 gears), seatpost is immovable (rust has seized 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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked near the E Wing entrance of the Technological Institute. I had ridden it around 1pm that day. It was found to be missing around 7:30pm of the same day.

Specialized Sequoia

Location

House
800 Forest Ave.
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Silver/black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a trailer hitch on the rear axle, and just *slightly* thicker tires than a normal road bike. Had the stem installed upside down for slightly lower positioning. Also had a not-stock seat that is a little cushier than normal. Picture is not of my bike; it's the same model, from a google search.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Was stolen out of my garage. Sometime between 6 pm and 8 pm, someone came in my yard, went into the garage, unhitched it from my kid-trailer, opened the garage door (left it open), and took off.

Jamis -Coda sport-Womans

Location

Clybourn Metra stop
Ashland and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U152U05276
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Black with yellow water bottle accessory
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New black bike - bright yellow water bottle holder and front and back light accessories.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hr.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack under the Metra Clybourn stop and when checked on next morning it was gone. No lock was left - no trace, just gone.

SE Bikes, "Lager"

Location

Ogilvie - Washington Street entrance
Washington & Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great / new condition. Equipped with front and rear fenders.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen while left overnight at Ogilvie.

Trek Madone 6.5

Location

Xsport gym
230 w North ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Charcoal with white bar tape and blue speed disc pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 sctrach on the seat and on the front fork. Also some scratching on. Seat tube.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of xsport gym on north ave. I came out an hour later and it was gone.

Raleigh men's road bike

Location

Lakewood Ave & Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
male bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (for a 2nd hand bike), "Raleigh" is in white print along the sides of the black bike.

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 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?: 
a couple days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from light pole in front of my building overnight. Other bikes in the same area were untouched.

Trek Madone 2.1

Location

954 W Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in excellent condition with a white seat(Asphalt scuff on the seat). White and black pouch attached to the back upside down. Two water bottle holders

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from the bike room of my complex on Grace and Sheffield.U-Lock was keeping the bike locked and the cable that the bike was connected to was cut. Bike room is in a gated area in which you need keys.

Public Bikes C7 or C1

Location

detached garage in alley behind house
2739 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
female adult bike (smaller size out of 2 options they make)
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange front and back rack attached; cupholder attached to handlebar, cream bell attached to other handlebar, orange fenders, publicbikes.com on orange bike part covering bike chain

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?: 
the last time I was in the garage and my bike was seen was 2 days before it was stolen
Incident Description: 
I returned after two days away and our garage had been broken into; the bike was stolen and most everything else we keep in the garage was left in place I discovered the theft around 11am on Sunday, July 19th, but my roommates and I believe the theft could have happened anytime between July 17-19 based on the last person who was in the garage.

Trek 1000

Location

my house (detached garage in back alley)
2739 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
female bike
Color: 
silver and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano SPD clips for pedals; newish black/grey seat; new tires; wearing away blue bike tape on handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
I always keep my bikes in the garage when they are not in use. It is a garage for a single family home that I share with my roommates
Incident Description: 
I returned after two days away and our garage had been broken into; the bike was stolen and most everything else we keep in the garage was left in place I discovered the theft around 11am on Sunday, July 19th, but my roommates and I believe the theft could have happened anytime between July 17-19 based on the last person who was in the garage.

2011 Trek Alpha 1.5

Location

Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club
1647 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
60 or 62 cm
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition, but had a lot of miles on it. A few scratches and general wear.. Had T4 aero bars affixed to handlebars (looked like this: http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-PDT4AL.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwocKtBRCf9d_Q5ovcyHASJAAHhJYO1ZXPCpYnHzQqSIyA1oo-Schb7GjSIflpig5AvAA-_BoCvfXw_wcB) 2 water bottle holders were Black XLAB Gorilla XT Carbon Cages (looked like this: http://www.amazon.com/XLAB-Gorilla-XT-Carbon-Cage/dp/B010VWX4FE) Rear tire was Gator Skin brand, but front was not.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was eating dinner in Carbon from 8pm-9:10pm and that is when my bike was stolen, which is about 150 feet away from the bike rack. I suspect the thief used a heavy duty bolt cutter as there was nothing left when I returned (my helmet, bike and lock were all gone). At about 9:15pm while I was on the phone with the police, an all black Trail Blazer pulled up and stopped for a moment right by us, and I believe I saw a bike wheel in the back. I suspect the thief might have circled back to check the scene, but I was not able to see the license plate.

Bianchi Imola

Location

525 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
turquoise blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012 Bianchi Imola in excellent condition.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went out to dinner and bike gone when I returned. I know that I was using an inadequate lock (cable with integrated key) but was very disappointed to lose this bike!

Giant TCR Aero

Location

2911 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56'
Color: 
gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
had aero bars, but they're probably taken off by now

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bldg camera recorded the guy who stole it. https://youtu.be/MY3MUlEnN9c