Recent Reports

Specialized Crux E5

Location

AMA building courtyard
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 10, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc6011025405k
Size: 
56
Color: 
brushed aluminum frame/black fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All brushed aluminum frame with Black Specialized Logo and black carbon fork. All black stem/handlebars (unwrapped at time of theft), all black seatpost and saddle. Dark black/brown tar stains splattered on bottom of downtube, bottom bracket, seat tube and stays from riding on a newly tarred street.

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?: 
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?: 
Parked at 7:30am and I noticed it gone at 4:30pm (courtyard of the Langham/AMA building at 330 N Wabash Ave, bike racks closest to State street on North side of building)
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked and locked at 7:30am in the courtyard of the Langham/AMA building at 330 N Wabash on the bike racks closest to State street on North side of building. I was in the building all day and returned to find the bike and lock missing at 4:30 pm. There were other bikes still on the rack. I reported the theft to building management but I'm not sure if they will be reviewing security camera footage.

Turquoise blue huffy cruiser

Location

The Chicagoan
750 N. Rush Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 8, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Turquoise / blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise blue bike with basket in the front - has stickers on the bike (including a turtle, rainbow, and Chicago stickers).`

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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock missing from street post it was locked to in river north.

Jamis Aurora

Location

3424 N Lincoln Ave
3424 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Midnight blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, recently tuned. Front and rear matching fenders. Rear rack with more wear on right side. Silver bottle cage. Green and black u lock red and black lock chain

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Parked outside prior to physical therapy appointment. Business across the street had video of bike disappearing, wrong angle to see person or what happened. Piece of u lock found at the scene

Unknown

Location

2650 N Avondale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 size frame
Color: 
White with Red crank
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bicycle, white frame, white worn grips, red crank, black seat and black handlebars. May have black chained bike lock wrapped around the top of the frame and an REI bike grey fabric compartment on the bottom tube of the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I dropped my bike in the back alley behind my house next to my garage around 5pm. I usually drop my bike in front of my garage door and walk around to the front door, go inside to open the garage door and then bring it in. I forgot about it until around 8pm. I went to bring it in and it was missing.

State Allroad 4130

Location

XSport
230 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front rack, 700x38 tires, copper bottle mount, pretty good condition

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Hours
Incident Description: 
I was at the Old Town XSport working out from 12:30 to 2pm and when I went outside, my bicycle was no longer there.

Marin Fairfax 2

Location

4242 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 2, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn; frame pack was attached at the time

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike disappeared from locked indoor bicycle storage room

Ride1up LMTD

Location

Buena Terrace
4242 n Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 31, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large ebike with 2 grey panniers. Large orange lock

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?: 
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?: 
13 hours
Incident Description: 
Broke into apartment and bike room

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike - Forest Green

Location

Municipal Market
2559 west division street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Waiting tochear back from customer service at rad power bike
Size: 
large e bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, just maybe a little dirty from weather conditions. Forest green ebike with LCD display, front and rear wheel guards, front light, big wheels

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?: 
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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into municipal market on corner of rockwell and division. Turned motor off. Locked bike. Went in for wine and rice. Came out and it was gone

Kona Dew

Location

Clybourn Metra station
1641 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 26, 2023 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Terra cotta (orangey brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
*Note: the picture attached was from when the bike was brand new, so saddle, and some components have been replaced since then. There’s a rack on the back with 2 foldable Wald baskets attached, newly replaced silver pedals, chain, and cassette, black owl water bottle cage, pin locks on wheels, mismatched gear shifters/indicators. Have used consistently for 8 years, so the frame has a lot of wear

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?: 
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?: 
About 8.75 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked at the Clybourn Metra station bike racks around 9:30am to catch a train, and when I returned to the station around 6:15pm, my bike, lock, and helmet (locked with the bike) were gone.

Cannondale

Location

The henry
4346 N Honore Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue steering column cap. Blue otter bell

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?: 
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?: 
One month
Incident Description: 
The bike is just gone. Simply put. Will update with police report number when I receive it.

Trek FX3 Disc Stagger

Location

900 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328XC4577S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike, disc brakes, Thudbuster seatpost - good condition, 1 year old

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

Green vintage Schwinn cruiser

Location

5747 N Winthrop Ave, Apt 209
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old rusted green bike with original schwinn green and white saddle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Month

All-City Space Horse 700c Tiagra

Location

Across from Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School
1753 N Fern Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M20040067
Size: 
46 cm
Color: 
Navy and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. A few minor scratches and dings. New black Jones H bar 2.5 in loop flat handlebars and new road bike shifters. Back rack for hanging panniers.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Cannondale Quick 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
1798 W. Lawerence Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 20, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MC862970
Color: 
Grey with green piping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was far from new with dings, scratches, and a bad need of a tune up. Most distinguished feature would be a dent around the middle of the top bar from when the bike hit the floor hard one day. It had a metal foldable basket on the right side, a gnome bell, and two attachments for the dog (one silver one under the seat and a black one on the back tire).

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
When I arrived to the location of my bike it was no longer there. There was no indication that a bike was even there. The lock and bike were missing. I had an ABUS Granti X Plus 540 U-lock on it.

Leader 725

Location

Halsted and 18th
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 20, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
3036028
Size: 
52
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trispoke in front deep v in back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bus rack
Incident Description: 
It was stolen off the Halsted bike rack going north off of 18th street

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

Dover Court
4611 N Dover St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
40
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a large white paint scuff mark on the front of the frame under the handlebars. There is also a Bike Farm sticker on the bottom of the frame and a mount for a small tire pump.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
several months
Incident Description: 
Went to ride the bike this afternoon and it was gone. The bike has been locked in the storage room for the winter. I last saw it in the storage room approximately 2 weeks ago.

Giant 700c

Location

Mariano’s
1800 W. Lawerence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F9FP04339
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Light Grey/Comcrete
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

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?: 
6 hours

Ride1Up CafeCruiser

Location

353 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FZCJ3220206722
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue CafeCruiser e-bike with rear integrated rack numerous installed accessories including bell, horn, side mirror, phone holder, lights.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
E-bike stolen from outside office building during the day on 3/15/2023, 353 N. Clark St.

Royce Union RMG

Location

Garage (behind residence)
4238 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 13, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17" frame; 27.5" rms
Color: 
Black frame with red ROYCE UNION lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new; perfect condition. No distinguishing marks other than the bright red lettering.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the garage. When we arrived home from school at 4:00 PM today, we noticed the bike was missing. It is possible we did not notice this morning when we left, so it may have disappeared overnight. We do not have cameras in our garage or pointed at the alley behind our garage.

TWIN SIX STANDARD RANDO COMPLETE BIKE (EXTRA BLACK)

Location

Ipsento
1813 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 13, 2023 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White line on bike. STANDARD RANDO COMPLETE BIKE (EXTRA BLACK)

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen outside of Ipsento - likely handsawed?