Recent Reports

Gaansari Scorcher

Location

312 Linden Ave.
OAK PARK , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
Men's Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green with leather saddle and leather-wrapped mustache handlebars. Brass accents, and yellow brand font 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?: 
Not
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my garage in Oak Park, sometime in the afternoon on Labor Day.

2019 Electra Loft 7D Step-Thru

Location

Logan Square Home Garage
2117 N Kedzie blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu224a2126N
Size: 
R
Color: 
Seafoam Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a wicker basket on the front and some scratches on the metal of the front fender

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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was located inside of a private, 2 door, residential garage that is shared with 1 other tenant. Either the shared tenant left the door open or a key was obtained illegally. Someone entered over Labor Day weekend while I was out of town and stole the bike.

Surly Cross check

Location

Garage
N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black and covered in neon splattered orange, green, purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a base coat of black and then is splattered with neon orange, green, and purple paint. It's a large men's frame.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the garage. I don't yet know how the burglars accessed the garage.

Kona Honky Tonk

Location

Trek Bicycles Wicker Park
1647 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2020 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1504C1693
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2015 model Very good condition Custom clipless pedals: Black HT Pedals (clipless pedals) - T1-SX BMX-SX Pedals Black Fizik Luce R5 saddle (brand new) Back bike rack (black) with sticker from Shugga Records Comrade Cycles sticker on seat tube

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to city bike rack outside of 1647 N Milwaukee (Trek Bike Wicker Park); secured with a Kryptonite Evolution series 4 1090 Integrated Chain (chain is missing along with bike) 2nd theft of this bike in the past 2 weeks (stolen from inside apartment building @ 1958 W Chicago Ave on 8/26)

Motobecane Mirage S

Location

California & Altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00324
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has a drop handlebar, reflective tubes on the spokes and front + brake lights from Cygolite and a PRO BIKE TOOL bike pump attached to the 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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked to a fence in my gf's yard and it was stolen, most likely at night

BIANCHI Pista

Location

1801
W Division St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
55”
Color: 
Sea foam green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fran has white band with Bianchi printed black w/ black,pink, yellow stripes on either side of white band. Bullhorn Handlebars have white cork tape, tires are black

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 hours
Incident Description: 
Between 9-10 pm two bikes were stolen out front of Macs bar on corner of wood and division. Witnesses saw three young black men, maybe 18 years old, at the scene. One played look out and wore a white shirt and dark hat. The other two cut the lock and took the bikes. One was wearing a dark hoodie. They were seen heading to corner of Cortez and Wood where they hung out in the alley for awhile before heading to Chicago and wood.

2015 Trek Lexa C

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Green/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition purple bottle cage 105 components upgraded

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike room at apartment complex in Rogers Park, Chicago was raided. Many bikes stolen, including this one!

2015 Bianchi Super Pista

Location

Macs Wood Grill
1801 W Division st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Celeste Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good like new, no breaks, top tube protector, black “hard Luck” sticker on seat tube, “Remo Sriracha” sticker on rear triangle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Found lock to be cut upon returning to bicycle on the side street (Wood) to Macs Wood Grill 1801 w division st.

Giant Defy

Location

Home
3452 W Diversey Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange bar tape, dark green flat pedals, blue shift cable housing,

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?: 
3-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left on locked and enclosed back deck around 9 PM 9/5. Discovered missing around 7 AM 9/6. Bike hooks on side of deck so bike would have been visible from the alley.

2015 Giant 5

Location

Damon and Division corner
Damon and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Men’s Large
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just put on a new drivetrain so 2 front gears and 11 in the back, red grip tape, drop down handlebars, small computer mounted to bar, hybrid pedals so flat on one side and SPDs on the other side

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?: 
cable lock
Incident Description: 
Went to lunch at Ukrainian village, only a block away came back and it was locked outside the bank at the corner of Damon Ave and Division. Came back and it was all gone

Fuji Declaration

Location

Roots Handmade Pizza
North Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FY18NY2518
Color: 
Olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few weeks old with a kick stand base on the back tire with no actual stand.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
An hour and a half

2018 ALL CITY MACHO MAN

Location

Zen yoga yard
2424 w grand
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
M17114576
Size: 
52
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Drop bars and fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen from 2424 grand at

Specialized Camber Comp Evo

Location

Home
1739 N Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black w/red orange fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great overall condition with a few dings from use. All black parts, Thomson setback seatpost, Rockshox Revelation fork, XX1/XO 1x11 Drivetrain, carbon Jerome Clementz signature handlebar.

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?: 
3 minutes
Incident Description: 
Working in open garage. Stepped inside for 2 minutes to clean a paintbrush. Bike gone when I returned.

‘86 Schwinn

Location

Wicker Park
Western and Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women’s 21”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BLACK body, YELLOW racing handle bars, black milk crate on back of bike. Small purple 1400 LSD sticker on frame below 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 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?: 
>12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign around midnight, went to retrieve it around 11am. Cable cord with key padlock was cut and left at scene.

2020 BMC SPORTELITE 2

Location

Ravenswood/Lincoln Square
4824 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
XS8M59L0626
Size: 
XS
Color: 
TEAL BLUE WITH RED LETTERING AND ACCENTS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2020 Sportelite Two. Aftermarket WTB BYWAY 47 tires. They stand out because of the brown sidewalls. The coloring of the teal and red is very distinct. This bike was purchased 4.10.2020 and has almost no cosmetic damage. There is a Quad Lock phone mount on the right side of handle bar

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?: 
4.5hrs
Incident Description: 
This is one of TWO BMC mountian bike hard tails that were stolen out of our garage at 245am on September 1. The man was spotted on camera riding off with both mountain bikes in the Ravenswood area. The man is about 5'8", short hair, had a faded Illinois baseball cap on. Definitely a planned and not an opportunist. this occured at the 4800 block of N Hoyne Ave and N Hamilton Ave

Trek FX 3 Disc

Location

Downtown Chicago, at the north east corner of Dearborn and Wacker
Dearborn and Wacker Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu283c1744n
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a year old but in very good condition. It had a pinhead lock in the front tire (Sr. Nk1s2525) and also a clamp from a child seat. This bike had disc brakes.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal bike rack at the intersection of Wacker and Dearborn in downtown Chicago at the south east corner of the bridge (next to the Riverwalk entrance). I had locked the bike securely with a U lock to the metal pole via the rear wheel and bike frame at around 1pm on 9/4/2020. When I returned to the scene at about 3pm I found the bike and lock missing. Instead there was another blue old bike parked in its location. This bike was not locked so I suspect the person who rode this bike left it at the spot and stole my bike instead.

BMC Sportlite 3 (medium) 27.5 wheels Black with blue letters

Location

Garage
4824 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
8M58I0284
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with grey and blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Non-stock tires WBT Byways

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?: 
4.5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Broke into our garage and stole TWO BMC mountain bike hard tails. One was a medium and the other was an XS. We believe the guy cased us, not an opportunist. We were able to catch him on a neighbors camera exiting the alley. We live in Ravenswood on the 4800 block of N Hoyne Ave. This occurred at 245am. The man is about 5’8”, fairly built, short hair, no visible tattoos.

Pure Fix Sand

Location

Oz Park
Armitage Av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plenty of stickers, a few for Bell's Oberon. Drop bars with black bar tape that was coming loose. Single brake, on the front wheel. Black foot straps on the pedals.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Oz Park, leaned up agains the baseball field fence.
Incident Description: 
Man walked up, got on the bike, and rode away. Appeared to go south on the sidewalk to Armitage, then turn right to go west on Armitage towards Halsted. Lost sight of him after that.

Giant Revolt Advanced 3

Location

Dick’s Sporting Goods
5601 W Touhy
Chicago (Niles) , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K5FZ01650
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant revolt and advanced 3

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bicycle, frame and front wheel, two in ground bike rack. 15 minutes later it was gone.

Specialize Tricross

Location

Jewel Osco
4660 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Red black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, clip pedals, tires with tread. Specialized logo, brand new tape and red shifter covers

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, on bike rack in grocery store parkong lot
Incident Description: 
The bike was on a rack on my car. Ran into the grocery store for 5 minutes. Came out out and 1 of my 2 bikes was gone.