Recent Reports

Trek 7.3FX

Location

Home
1631 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU099C0084E
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In new shape. Bell, speedometer, front & rear light added

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in my locked basement, so the bike itself was not locked up. Someone had to get through two locked doors to get in. Or someone who lives in my apartment building stole it (it is a small building, only 4 other apartments). It was there on Thursday, July 10th at around 7:00pm and gone before 8:00am on Friday, July 11th.

2010 bianchi pista

Location

2855 w. belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New very unique chrome bianchi pista with granite b43s carbon fiber seat post, white seat, omnium crankset, fyxation straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a backyard with children about and who ever was brazen enough to just walk in the backyard and take it

Trek WSD 820

Location

Corner of 52nd and Dorchester
5200 Dorchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU355CS0483G
Size: 
Fit for 5'4" female
Color: 
White frame with black and teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Circular rear-view mirror mounted on 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 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?: 
A few hours - stolen between 11:30am and 1:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of a campus building. I saw it on my way out for lunch, and it was missing when I returned. This bike has traveled to many states with me, and I would love to get it back if at all possible.

Huffy Mountain Bike

Location

Home
182 W Lake Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't Know...
Size: 
Full Size Bike
Color: 
Black and Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in new good condition. The Bike is black with a distinguishing neon green pattern on the cross bar and main support bar. The seat and handlebars are black. The handle bars have black rubber padding with low studs all the way around for grip. The bike has both front and rear breaks at the handles. The bike also has two gears shifters, one at each handlebar that consists of a circle with a tab to pull or pull down for higher or lower gears. There is a plastic guard over the chain side of the bike pedals the extends in a perfect circle only as large as the pedals them selves... There is a brace for a water bottle on the diagonal bar from the pedals to the handle bar that is outfitted to hold a misshapen, bicycle specific water bottle. The tires are thick and treaded as if for a mountain bike. These are all that come to mind right now but I will file another report if or when I think of anything or find the serial No.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
It could have happened anytime between Friday Night and Sunday afternoon. Friday Night, the 11th, was the last time I rode the bike. It was locked to a rack outside the building in which I live at 182 W Lake street. I had gone out to dinner saturday night but didn't pay particular attention to whether or not the bike was present when I walked out the front door. Only today when I to ride it did I discover that it was missing from where I locked it up only to be replaced by someone else's bike. Thank you for any help that you can provide and I hopefully will hear from you soon.

Schwinn Jaguar Cruiser

Location

Armitage Produce side drive way/alley behind 2020 Spaulding Ave
between Spaulding Ave and Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD08DF4053
Size: 
23 inch frame 27 inch wheels
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has some dents on the front oval plate that says Schwinn

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was jumpstarting my car next to the garage and moved my bike near the dumpster and U=locked it to itself. A black male had been smoking in the alley but I didn't think anything of it. I had to keep the car running so didn't want to leave it out of my sight and bring the bike in. As I was driving back from across the street after returning the jumper cables, I saw him riding my bike away from the driveway on Kimball right next to the Armitage produce. I have no idea how he got the lock off, or if I was so distracted by jumping my car I somehow didn't lock my bike.

Trek 5200

Location

Halsted and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUJO24481S
Size: 
52 inch
Color: 
USPS Colors (Red, white and blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition... possible flat tire

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Entered garage (accidentally) left open and took two Trek 5200 bikes.

Fuji Absolute 1.0

Location

Residential Building
901 W. Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's road bike fitted for 5'6" rider
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New silver pedals with bike shoe clips. Racing handles with elbow pads and side handbar extensions. Computer chip and odometer on handlebars. 2 water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Unsure

Fuji Newest 2.0

Location

Front of House
Pearson and Wood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF5501123
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handlebar was bent, the tape was messed up, It wasnt in the best shape...

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to the iron fence in front of an apartment building with a Ulock attached to rear wheel with a cord going through the front wheel attached to the ulock...

TREK LEXA S C54

Location

Atlas Brewing Company
2747 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU135C7597G
Color: 
BLACK 13
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with gold/white flowers painted on. White tape on handlebars. Lock attached to frame with orange handle. White water bottle holder. Black bag underneath the seat with flashing light and emergency kit inside. Hand pump attached to frame.

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 street sign.

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?: 
Overnight 7/10-7/11
Incident Description: 
My bike was U-locked to one of those parking meter signs. I believe the sign was removed from the top of the pole and the bike slid off, leaving everything intact.

Marin

Location

Union Station
Canal St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a fairly standard looking hybrid bicycle. Completely silver.

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 day
Incident Description: 
I biked to the city from the suburbs on Thursday for the Taste. My intention was to bring the bike back home on the train with me, but because it was the Taste, that wasn't allowed. So I had to chain it up at Union Station for the night. I came back Friday night and it was gone.

1977 Schwinn Speedster- Men's

Location

1037 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large with very high seat
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in good condition, had a New York Private Residence Sticker on the front of the bike. Very High newer brown seat.

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?: 
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: 
In front of my building on Cortez and Hoyne, Ukranian Village

cilvilian vive le roi

Location

house
leavitt and cortland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
52ct 09333 or s2ct 09333
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
red white with bue decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition only riding wear with minor scratches. black generic carbon rims with red novatec hubs and white spokes and red nipples back size 88mm deep front size 60mm deep. sram group set with force back derailer and rival brakes and shifter, no front derailer. red sram bar tape with zues cat carbon handle bars. avid bb7 sl disk brakes. ism century saddle with blck seat post

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left my bike in the gangway of my job's building for 15 mins unlocked, thinking is was safe, since it is his house.

Specialized Hard Rock Disk

Location

Meeting Point (7-11)
1153 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC 603012890 G
Size: 
26" Wheels, 19" Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in mint condition. It is a matte black bike with red and gray accents.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
I kept my bike on my porch of my apartment with the gate locked. I live on the 3rd floor of my building and the porch is only accessible from our backyard. Someone must have seen the bike on the porch, picked the lock, and took my bike.

Schwinn Runabout

Location

55 W. Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1980s red Schwinn bike. Women's. Front reflector removed with light on handlebar. Aftermarket seat and pedals. One new back tire and one original front tire.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to work in the loop. Had a flat tire, so I locked it up on the side of the building to pick it up by car later. Came back to get it the next day, lock was cut and bike was gone.

1960s Sears Roebuck Cruisers - 3 speeds

Location

3257 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Have no serial numbers
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
These are his and hers bicycles. Older bikes with some rust on the metal parts of the wheels and frames too. His seat had a cushion cover, but this may have been taken off. His made a distinctive clicking/banging sound when shifting or riding fast. The black frames did have some smaller red stripes (as seen in the picture). The pictures are not of the actual bicycles, but are identical makes and models. Our pictures of our bikes did not include the full frames.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
My partner and I had an appointment in a building on the corner of Sheffield Avenue and School Street. We were lucky to find an empty bike "rack" (it's actually one of those metal structures that resembles a bicycle, intended for locking up your bike) right outside the front door of the building. To minimize the space our bikes would take up, we looped the cable lock through out front wheels and frames and locked them to one end of the rack. There were many other bikes locked on the street so we felt comfortable leaving them here. We went and grabbed some dessert, and came back to the building 20 minutes later, the bikes were still there. We entered the building for an appointment. Upon exiting the building an hour later, the bikes were gone. We did not file a police report because we thought many bikes are stolen in Chicago everyday...we assume they're gone for good. But we'll do so now.

GT Transeo 2.0

Location

1108 North Blvd
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Dark Grey With greyish blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, luggage rack on the back and clipless pedals

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Locked up to husband's bike on 3rd floor back deck which is only accessible via the units of the building and a code secured back gate. Code is widely know to other tenant's friends and visitors. Came home from work to missing bikes.

Jamis Allegro 2X

Location

1108 North Blvd
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White with Black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Wheels had revolights one them. For reference to revolights appearance see revolights.com. Had handle bar end grips and clipless pedals.

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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
My and my wife's bikes were locked up on the 3rd floor back porch which is secured through a combo locked gate. Unfortunately many visitors to the building know the code from tenants giving it out. We came home from work and noticed they were missing.

De Bernardi

Location

Weegee's
3659 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
fluorescent orange yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
de bernardi, fluorescent paint job, yellow and orange, cruiser bars, panasonic seat, yellow grips, internal cabling

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of weegee's to a street sign.

Women's Trek (Could have been a 7200, not certain)

Location

Irving Park Blue Line
4131 W Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28" ? not certain
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had an old triathalon sticker on it that was half removed/torn off. I think the number was 2210. It had a headlight, a bell, and a rear reflector attached under the seat, but those could have been removed. It was in great condition, like new. The seat was brown and very big, brown handles. The whole bike had an off-white flower pattern.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 10 hours. Approx 7:30 am - 5 pm.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the Irving Park blue line stop, on the south side of the street. I locked it up with my helmet before I got on the train, around 7:30 am. Then when I got off the train, my bike was gone, around 5 pm. The picture included is not my actual bike, just a photo from online. The flowers on my bike were off-white. I tried 311 but I am waiting to hear back from an officer. I told the CTA agent on duty and she said I'm not the first person who has reported a stolen bike.

Black bike

Location

Union Station
Canal & Adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has an Iphone pouch attached to the spine of the bike. Also black.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-7 ours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on the west side of canal street, right infront of union station. cameras were very near by.