Recent Reports

Specialized Evita (ladies)

Location

1150 N Howe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Ladies medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pannier rack on back wheel. Pretty good shape overall, but quite rusted gear crank

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked to concrete fixed structure in car park which was broken to steal bike. 2 u locks and heavy duty cable taken too. Hope they can never get the locks off!

1987 Nishiki Prestige

Location

home
W George St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1987 Nishiki Prestige Made of Tange #2 steel tubing Top tube cable guides removed Gently worn,

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two nights
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a wooden pole on my back porch in my locked back yard. Overnight, the wooden pole was removed and with it my bike. I posted a report earlier but am updating with photos.

Schwinn Searcher

Location

basement
6209 N. Glenwood Avve
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SMIDC13B02535
Size: 
Regular
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was a year old and in good shape.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from the locked basement inside the back area of the apartments at 6209 N. Glenwood Ave. Bicycle and lock were discovered missing along with helmet.

Cannondale Super Size Evo Red 58

Location

House
2100 West Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
58
Color: 
black with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great shape. There is a scratch on the left of the top tube near the front from a key. It is very noticeable.

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?: 
Bike has been there since June
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our garage and stolen along with one other bike and multiple other personal items.

Niner Jet 9 RDO large

Location

House
2100 West Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
Large
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Niner Jet 9 RDO black and white large frame with cobalt 3 rims and a full XO group set. White XX Rockshox forks and conti king 29er tires.

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?: 
Bike has been there since June
Incident Description: 
Police report was filed for garage theft. This was one of two bikes taken along with several other belongings.

Stromer ST1 Electric Bike

Location

Alt-Cycle Shop
800 W. Altgeld St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ST1S3B5432
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Bike

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Electric Bike stolen from Alt-Cycle Shop retail store. The perpetrator threw a brick through the store front window and grabbed a rental electric bike belonging to WanderBikes. Alt-Cycle Shop and WanderBikes are owned by 3 brothers. WanderBikes operates during the summer on the lakefront and keeps a few of their rental bikes at the Alt-Cycle Shop during the year. We assume the thief(s) grabbed the first bike they could. It had a white "WanderBikes" decal on both sides of the down tube and a white #9 decal on the front head tube. If the decals are not scrubbed properly, you'll probably see a "WanderBikes" outline. It had a City Kit fender, rack and lights. The new owners need a key to remove the battery and a charger to recharge the battery.

Torker

Location

Moody bible institute
820 n. LaSalle blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some scratches on the left side of the stem from my lock. Back wheel can be flipped between single speed and fixie.

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?: 
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?: 
Between 6:30am and 3:00pm
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike in the same area everyday between 6:30am and 3:00pm while I work. When I left today my bike was gone.

Sanwa single speed road bike

Location

Apartment
6131 N Winthrop ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Perfect size for my. 5'10
Color: 
Grayish blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage frame quite a bit of chipped paint. It has a black long rectangle milk crate supported by a blue Pepsi pop crate. There are also 2 silver cupholders on the top tube toward the handlebars. It has black deep dish rims and a Sugino VP singlespeed crankset. Also: black bullhorns and a white cateye on the front and a white rear light as well.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
It was late. I brought my bike upstairs to lock it to my patio's metal railing at 1:30 AM. I got distracted inside and forgot to go out and lock it. I went outside at 7:30 AM to find that my bike was stolen. It was stolen at 6131 Winthrop by Winthrop and Granville.

80's georgena terry (Parts Theft)

Location

the whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
6564
Size: 
xs 48cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's georgena terry road bike. Green/ teal, white lettering, yellow mustache bars, yellow brake cables and two yellow racks for water bottles. Silver fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Not the entire bike was stolen, but the wheel set was taken. Frame was locked to bike rack with u lock and wheels were secured with cable. Cable was cut and both rear and front wheel were taken. Custom built, odd sized 24" front wheel, have "sun rims M13II" stickers. Bike is not even 2 weeks owned...

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Navy Pier
692 N Streeter Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU336C9130G
Size: 
20" Frame, Wheels are 700x32c in size
Color: 
Dark Green and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 15 months old. Looks clean and relatively new, Has some wear marks on frame in between chain by rear wheel from being on a car rack. Has a white bottle cage, Schwinn bag under seat with allen wrench set and protein bars in it, and is wired up for a Bell wireless computer. Has a "Roosevelt Collection" permit sticker on frame under seat across from the bottle cage.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened at Navy Pier in the park area across from pier (ie out front, "Gateway Park" per Google Maps) in between the circle road (inside N Streeter Drive). Locked two bikes up through front wheel and frame to in ground bike rack with combo cable, and another combo cable to back wheels/frame to each other. Was left at noon, saw both bikes there around 1:40pm when walking by. Returned at 5:40pm and my bike was gone with combo lock in rear of bikes (ie the bike being reported here) and other bike was left there in the rack, with front combo cable cut, but left in place, only took my bike.

Cannondale SR1000 (1987)

Location

HIRSCH and HOMAN
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
63011587069
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wolber Modele 58 Rims, 36 spoke front, 48 rear. Suntour Superbe crankset 52/42. Superbe front derailleur. Shimano dura-ace Rd-7400 rear derailleur. Phil Wood hubs. Brooks cambium saddle. Working Bikes sticker on down tube.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside house. It was parked next to 3-4 other bikes in the living room.

Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

University Station Condominiums
1550 S Blue Island Av #816
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 10, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17" Frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a brand new seat that was locked to the frame with a simple cable lock. There was also a rear rack that has a small piece of velcro hanging around the bottom of one side. And, the right bottom shifter is just beginning to crack a little bit.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The thieves most certainly removed the street sign overnight (the bike was in place on 11/9/14).

Schwinn one-speed

Location

mind.art.core Pilates Performance
4945 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Pink with a grey plaid seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink single speed with a grey plaid seat; lights on front and back do not work

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 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?: 
United States

Trek Wahoo Disc

Location

Lincoln Park
1136 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU017C0860F
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
15 hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was last seen on 10/24/14 at 8pm. The front wheel and lock were still at the sign pole on 10/25 at 8am.

Diamondback

Location

loyola red line
1235 W. Albion
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 7, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in foyer of locked apartment building.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

Dunlays on Clark
2600 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 3, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in great shape. Has computer, upright handle bars, Bike rack with spring, Specialized bike seat, City of Northbrook Sticker on 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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a tree by my job when I went to work. When I went to leave it was not there. No sign of a lock. Someone saw it as late as 5pm. I left work around 9:30. It is a red and silver cross bike. New Tires.

Giant

Location

1424 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 7, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
meidum height, mens (fits 5''8')
Color: 
black with white print, and red accent lines
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 months of use. water bottle holder and a black, Topeka bike rack on the back wheel.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack behind my apartment

Trek 3500 MTB 18"

Location

CTA Rte. 52 front bus rack
Kedzie and Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBT0406C34DK1012
Size: 
Seat tube length 18", Tires 26"
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Black fenders. Seat with shock absorber. Two finger shifters. Brown and black 2ft combination cable lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off the front of the CTA bus, route 52.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

International TEFL Academy
916 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IM08714
Size: 
61 inch
Color: 
Black and white with green streaks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some blood stains on the left grip, in good condition.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours or less
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut between 9:30am and 6:30 pm.

Raleigh M7000 Dual Suspension MTN Bike

Location

Montrose Blue Line L Stop
4600 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Silver Black Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is approximately 12 years old. Top cross bar includes a Vanderbilt Police Department registration sticker. Tires are WTB redwall velociraptors. Has a rear mud flap over the tires and selle italia seat with bike seat lock.

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?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike at Montrose Blue Line L Stop at 8:30am in the morning to bike racks underneath the platform. Returned at 6:30 in the evening to find neither the bike or lock. Talked to L attendant who recommended calling CTA and filed a police report. The seat to this bike was stolen from the same location several weeks ago from the same L stop.