Recent Reports

Trek Precaliber 20

Location

Building
1312 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU341C1198N
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Girls Bike

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several montha

Trek

Location

Building
1312 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU049C3879P
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As new

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months

Cannondale Adventure 1

Location

Outside apt
2603 W Iowa St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YF26920
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Adventure 1. Brand new. Maroon. Size small women's. Has yellow stickers on it from factory still.

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 street sign.

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign. Went upstairs to friends apartment for 15 minutes, came back and bike and lock were both missing.

Specialized Allez

Location

Lakeview
Sheffield and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606009243P
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New Condition, Clip-In Pedals and Aero Bars had been installed.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 Months

Trek Domane SL 5

Location

1348 W Norwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike.

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?: 
Everyday

Trek Dual Sport 2

Location

1348 W Norwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gunmetal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike.

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?: 
Everyday
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and two Trek bikes were stolen

Nishiki Anasazi

Location

6205 N Tripp Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple with orange branding
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, women’s hybrid bike. No kickstand. Water bottle holder attached.

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

Giant Escape 3

Location

6205 N Tripp Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, men’s Giant Escape bike. Handle bars are straight across. Water bottle holder attached. Like new, ridden for less than a season. Black bike lock around neck of bike 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?: 
Months

Specialized Dolce

Location

Detached Garage
1349 W Rosedale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602060866N
Size: 
44"
Color: 
Dark Berry with Teal Stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. No distinguishing features except reflective stickers on spokes.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my locked garage and stole my bike from it. No other damages.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

2729 N Wilton Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clipless pedals installed. May have number tag from a prior triathlon as well. Two water bottle cages. Saddle is slim and narrow and leather-like.

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 months
Incident Description: 
Someone came up through side yard onto second level porch to remove bike

Specialized SIRRUS

Location

Garage
5409 N Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 27, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920298014N
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Bought may 25 2019

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 year
Incident Description: 
Person Door of garage pried open.

2020 Specialized Allez

Location

Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aero bars and SPD pedals installed.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months

Marin Bridgeway 12

Location

Apartment building
1441 W Argyle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 21, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JA12680FJG019
Size: 
17
Color: 
Tan gloss
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, bike bell on right handle bar, rear bike rack with brown milk crate attached. Listed as tan gloss, but can look greenish in some light.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two weeks
Incident Description: 
Noticed my storage unit had been broken into (padlock on door) and my bike missing. The lock was still in place, the door had been forcibly ripped open. Reported to landlord.

Schwinn courier

Location

Garage
2939 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All green Schwinn courier single speed with bullhorn handle bars. Red and white presidential towers registration sticker 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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole my bike which was hanging on the wall

Cannondale Quick 8

Location

1901 W Argyle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YA06544
Size: 
52
Color: 
Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Rear Topeak rack

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
>24 hours

Trek FX 3 disc

Location

4841 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU065JC0440R
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, bright pink bell with a cat with sunglasses

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from out front of residential unit. Lock must have been cut or broken in some way, but thief didn't leave lock behind when they took it. Was secured with a Kryptonite U-lock and cable cord.

G-Shock or G-Force

Location

LA Fitness
6107 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray mountain bike with red accents, handle bars-front frame-seat frame are all black, has a yellow sticker on the front 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?: 
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?: 
45 min
Incident Description: 
Went to the gym over lunch and came back out and the bike was gone. Walgreens has video of the individual riding off with the bike.

Scott Sportster 20

Location

4240 N
Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TY1K04038
Color: 
Blue-Grey and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop bar extensions, rear cargo rack, saddle bag

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months

Surly Steamroller

Location

Andersonville Alley just southeast of Clark/Argyle intersection
Clark/argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black with red and yellow sections, orange pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has small chips all along the top tube. Velo Orange riser bars, ergon gs1 grips, wtb volt saddle, Orange raceface chester pedals, Avid brake lever (black), 44/20 gearing with a freewheel.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Left my bike behind a dumpster in an alley just southeast of the Corner of Clark/argyle

Surly Straggler

Location

4834 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
women's
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, has two dents on top of handle bars where it breaks through the tape/foam slightly, has two purple plastic water bottle holders, has a black frame bag that is velcroed to the frame and has zippers to open, has a hybrid pedal- one side can clip in and one side for street shoes.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked storage locker in residential apartment basement.