Recent Reports

Specialized Centrum

Location

Outside apartment building
2057 W. Dickens Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Fits 5'5" female.
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in okay condition. Lots of scratches to the body of the bike, especially under the fork where it's been lifted and placed on a bike rack and locked to it. One of the brake connections is a bit loose. No reflectors on the wheels. There is a bike light mount on the handle bars and two on the seat post. One tire is much newer than the other. Missing screw under the frame to hold brake cables.

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?: 
It had been locked here for several days, weeks even.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to parking sign post morning of Tuesday 11/25 and removed sometime between then and Sunday 12/30 2pm. Bike had been left in this same place for several weeks with periodic use.

GIANT

Location

1212 W Flournoy St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's bike for persons 5'10'' and taller
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has signs of wear and heavy usage. It should have a missing numbers on the right gear. Chain is rusted. All black with white lettering, says GIANT on the side.

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 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I found the u-lock that had been cut off. The bike was attached to a wooden porch on the side of the apartment building where I work, at ground level. The incident must have happened between the hours of midnight and 8 am.

Trek 1.2

Location

Willis Tower
S. Franklin St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 29, 2014 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with blue handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black trek 1.2 with red and white detailing and blue handlebar tape. there is a "just wear it" condom sticker on the frame facing up near the handlebars. the bicycle also has markings indicating it is from machinery row bikes in madison, wi.

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked through front wheel and over frame by cable u-lock in front of willis tower where security is present. they were unwilling to view any potential security footage.

Mongoose Stat

Location

Pilsen
18th Place - Garage door in alley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 29, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
Blue Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a registered sticker from UIC police taped on the frame

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year, except school days
Incident Description: 
A chain saw was used. Thief has a pick the garage door before able to cut the lock

Azor Kruisframe

Location

1119 w 17th st
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kruisframe Dutch Bike. Black Steel. Black & White Panniers.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 months

Mens all-black fixed gear, bullhorns, gold rims

Location

Logan Square
2100 N Washenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
5566436
Size: 
700c wheels, 56cm I think
Color: 
All Black, with Gold Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, except for gold Velocity Deep V rims. Bullhorn handlebars. No reflectors, no fenders, 1 front brake. flip-flop hub but both sides are fixed. I think 14 teeth on one side and 16 on the other. The frame is an all-black Pake CroMo frame, definitely has scratches and has some dirt under the bottom bracket. In the interest of time I have uploaded a picture NOT of my bike but of a bike that looks similar. My bike is not this fancy. I will update this report once I return home from work.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was accidentally left outside of the garage. This is an embarrassing situation, as it was caused by our own ineptitude. The bike was most likely taken by scrappers during their morning runs. After discovering the situation this morning I immediately went to the Cortland scrapyard in the very, very off-chance it would show up.

Diamondback Transporter

Location

Home
3336 S Parnell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 21, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inches tire size
Color: 
dark metallic green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, Shimano front and back gears, with mudguards, gel-seat.

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was observed sitting in the same spot in front of my house for two days. I believe it was stolen at night after observation for some time.

Trek Wahoo Disc 29

Location

Home
Gregory Street
Johnsburg , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU257C0737C
Size: 
29" Mens Bike
Color: 
Black with Red Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, shimano disk brake upgrades on front and back. Click to shift lever.

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?: 
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?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from under my parents bedroom window.

2010 Cannondale CAAD 9-1

Location

Old Town Court
343 W. Old Town Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U100191
Size: 
63 cm frame
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Full Dura-Ace 7900 components Cannondale Hollowgram SiSL crank w/ FSA chainrings Look Keo Blade carbon pedals Shimano RS 80 wheels w/ Dura-Ace Ti rear cassette Schwalbe tires Carbon bottle cages Red anodized accents by KCNC and Tune

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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: 
The bike was securely U-locked in a private garage at 343 W. Old Town Ct. My bike rack is located in the back of the garage and there were dozens of other bikes locked up, much closer to the door, that were left untouched. This seem to be a premeditated operation, as 2 other very expensive road bikes were stolen in the same manner from this complex. We were instructed to move our cars out of the garage for a routine cleaning on November 6. Unbeknownst to me, the cleaning never happened. I returned my car to the garage on the 9th and the bike was gone. Between November 6-9 my bike was stolen.

Trek M3700

Location

Goodman Theatre
182-198 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 21, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Winner's Edge Bermuda bike shop decal. Blue Burrito sticker. Upper Peninsula Michigan sticker. Laguna task Beer sticker. Disc Brakes.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hrs or less
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Goodman Theater Dearborn and Lake. Left for 4 hrs. Stolen from 6pm - 10:30pm. This bike is very important to me. It is my commute to work. I have ridden all the way around Lake Michigan on it. I ride it daily and go absolutely everywhere with it. It's my baby. I'm hoping for a miracle with its return.

2015 Giant Roam 2

Location

Garage
2100 block of W Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 14, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C54L8390
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new (2 months old) with a Topeak TA2041 Rack and Topeak MTX Trunk Bag

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 was in a locked garage for 1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage Burglary. 2100 block of W Erie (alley between Erie and Ohio). My back gate was kicked in, a small garage window was smashed and the thief climbed in through the window. I also found 2 olds balls in my yard which I suspect were thrown in by the thief before the break in to check to see if there was anyone in the yard or if I had a dog.

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
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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...