Recent Reports

Pake Steel Track Frame with Surly components, fixed gear

Location

Apartment
2245 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike I had assembled, it is like new. The Pake logo stickers have been removed. It is all black, red/silver wheel set. Fixed Gear, Surly components, bullhorn handlebars, black crankset. I'm tall so it's a large frame. Has a single front brake.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The bike has always been kept in our enclosed back porch. It has good locks and a deadbolt. We live in a two flat and only us and the other tenants have access. We left for a five day trip and returned to find it missing. Our other bikes were note stolen.

Diamondback Hybrid

Location

Apartment
1615 W Highland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Greyish blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a bit of rust. It has a front basket mount for a Wald basket, but the basket is on the back platform, and is secured with zip ties.

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?: 
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?: 
Several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal fence in backyard. Around 12:00PM on Saturday, I noticed that it was gone. The U-Lock that had been attached to it was still locked, making me think that they may have lifted the fencepole to get it.

Specialized Dolce

Location

Northwestern Physical Therapy Building
645 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBK601115861h
Size: 
Built for a small lady.
Color: 
Black/White little red with purple handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is very new and has bright purple handle bars.

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 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?: 
2:00 pm-7:30 pm
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of 645 N Michigan Ave and it was gone when I went to ride it home.

SE Lager

Location

Garage
3143 W Palmer Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50in.
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Factory color, but handle bar custom wrapped in cork.

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?: 
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?: 
4 years - it's my home garage
Incident Description: 
My bike was secured to a bracket fixed to the side of my garage wall. Both the bike, lock and entire bracket were removed.

Schwinn Le Tour II

Location

2150 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Registration Stickers: Northwestern University Chicago Campus Registration Sticker #23163 Outer Drive East sticker 400 Condominium Association sticker # 679

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked 2-car garage.

SE Lager

Location

1803 Thomas street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SE083ICO899K
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thickslick tires on both wheels, neon chevron decals on frame (could be removed), flip-flop hub set in single speed when stolen, could be flopped to fixie.

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 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?: 
From 8PM until 11AM
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to a street sign (U-lock through front wheel and frame to sign, back wheel had rope lock through and attached to U-lock) around 8PM to help a friend move something with a truck. We were unable to get back down that evening so I returned the next morning around 11AM and the U-lock was cut and left on the ground, my bike was gone. This was in front of a nice condo building on Thomas street just East of Damen.

2008 Giant TCX

Location

Lincoln Square
Western and Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL (60 cm)
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Giant TCX cyclocross bike (XL), SRAM Rival group and stock parts. Excellent condition, scratches on the seat and chain stays. SRAM stickers in several spaces.

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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a storage room on the ground level of the house. Bike was unlocked at the time. It likely happened in the last 5 days as the bike was not used.

Critical Cycles Fixie Urban Road Bike (Parts Theft)

Location

2710 n Wayne ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wheels and handlebars were stolen off locked frame

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Frame of Bike was locked to back porch inside a lock-gated enclosure. Wheels and handlebars were removed from frame and stolen.

Trek 820 (Older 90's Model)

Location

Monadnock Building
53 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Will post soon.
Size: 
18.5 or 19.5 in
Color: 
Black w/ White Logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a saddle design which splits in two at the rear end, unpainted handlebars and stem, has mounts for lights old, cateye lights, and has a new chain and cassette. It was made in Vietnam and the frame only says 820 and Trek on it, The top tube is free or graphics..

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?: 
<4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up and found missing along with the lock hours later.

bike friday pocket companion

Location

garry low
4211 N. Mozart
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
15806
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
medium blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
folding bike 20 in velocity wheel ortieb bag on rear bike friday folding rack mts removable pedals thompson set back seat post schwabe stelvo tryes

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 min in back yard of my house
Incident Description: 
bike in back yard while I was helping neighbor cut down a tree someone grabbed my bike and took it out the gangway from my home at 4211 N. Mozart Street bike looks real similar to one in picture I own 2 bike fridays this is my other one in picture color is the same

Trek

Location

Division/California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
worn seat

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Chained to fence in front of Dunkin Donuts around 4:45PM at 5:30PM it was gone!

Marin 700c

Location

Residential home
2900 Lunt ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is about 10 years old, scratched up. Had an orange trailer attached when stolen. Had a kick stand, no hand guards on the handle bars.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came into my backyard and stole the bike. It was not locked.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Apartment
1501 N. Paulina #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Black with yellow and white print. Black and yellow wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
U-lock stowed underneath the frame, black seat sitting close to frame. Older frame with new black handlebars, black brake levers, and silver pedals

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
I believe the bike was stolen when by either passers by that noticed it over the fence. I also have reason to believe it was stolen by someone that was viewing the apartment on a tour with the landlord. I believe they noticed it wasn't locked to an object, and that the fence is easy to climb, and that they walked off with it.

Trek Classic Cruiser (Cutomized)

Location

1328 N Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Mens (57) 26in Wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Built from a trek frame. Balloon 26" Tires, Rhino lite back rim. Hub motor on front (no battery). Whisky grips. Gamoh Racks front (has 606 sticker) and back. Camo Seat bag with a 606 trail pin. Brooks saddle. Black dice valve covers. Brass Crane bell. Fixation peddles. Coaster brake.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight in locked yard
Incident Description: 
Left bike next to my house behind locked gate. Thieves climbed over the 5 foot fence to steal it.

Schwinn

Location

2033 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large 21''
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IMPORTANT: Very unique grey tires! Has black fenders over front and back tire. Seat is covered in black duct-tape with a white cross made out of medical tape!

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?: 
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 days 6-14 to 6-17
Incident Description: 
Between Sunday at 5pm and Wednesday at 5pm (6-14 to 6-17) from behind an apartment complex in an enclosed yard

Men's Trek 7-speed

Location

Garage in Alley behind residence.
6551 N Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
An older Trek bike - blue frame with neon green lettering. One original hand brake; one new hand brake. Cruiser seat.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Left to run errands; garage door was left open. Bike was gone when I returned.

GMC Denali

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Between huron and superior (bordered by fairbanks and st. Clair)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GMC Black and orange road bike. Has GMC brand name on it .

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?: 
7-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen on Northwestern memorial hospital campus between the hours of 930am and 500pm behind the Olson pavilion building at a bike rack between Huron and superior.

Biomega bike for PUMA (all white with orange PUMA logo on side)

Location

Players Sports
N AShland and Wabansia (Bucktown)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
large cruiser
Color: 
all white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all white custom bike w/ orage PUMA logo on side. flat tires and rusted chain as it has been sitting outdoors for last 2 years. Last seen in Logan Square; a local bike shop says they saw someone bring it in for new 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
just moved to chicago 2 days ago.
Incident Description: 
Someone stole my bike from the 2nd floor porch in Bucktown. The guys at the Bike Lane bike shop says they saw someone bring it in for new tires. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you see it, report it. It is a all white custom bike- not too many like it.

Cannondale

Location

2064 N California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
right pedal is a little messed up, not aligned properly. bike is also pretty dirty

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
bike was locked with 2 cables and one u-lock to a cement parking spot divider inside of a locked garage. one of the cables was cut and left partly at the scene. the other cable and u-lock were gone along with the bike. the only people with access to the garage are residents of the building and any maintenance workers and/or management employees. there is a lot of construction going on in the alley behind my building, and a lot of trucks have been in and out of the alley over the past several weeks. there are many other bikes locked up in the garage and nothing else appeared stolen.

2013 Soma ES

Location

FFC - Corner Bakery
444 W. Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TSFDCW0028
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2013 Soma ES 54cm - Silver (Nickel) with Black Lettering - Carbon Fork - Black Rival SRAM component set - Black Brooks B17 saddle - Soma tapered seatpost - Black Velocity Wheelset - Black Rear Rack - Pinhead Wheel security set - Boulevard Bikes Sticker on Frame (where bike was built/purchased)

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8.5 hours - 8:45-5:30
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike racks located in front of FFC/Corner on 444 W. Jackson. around 8:45 am - Returned to bike at 5:30pm and all was gone. Bike racks are directly in sight of security cameras