Recent Reports

Pure Cycles Track Bike

Location

625 W Deming Pl
625 W Deming Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Black with blue bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition all black Pure Cycles front hand brake bike. “Cool beans” sticker on five spoke front wheel. Drop down handlebars with blue bar tape.

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?: 
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 month
Incident Description: 
Came outside to see bike and locks were gone without a trace.

2021 Rad Power RadMission Electric Metro Bike

Location

Residential apartment
500 W Belden Ave, 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
MS1E21V0329
Size: 
small or medium
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition, white frame and has a black basket on the front, black fenders.

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?: 
na
Incident Description: 
The bike was located in the lobby of my walk up apartment. I didn't have it locked b/c I have 4 other neighbors who I've met and trusted.

Schwinn Caliente

Location

South Saint Lawrence Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Winter tires, gear shifters on frame (not handlebars), security skewers on front wheel, red handlebar grips

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike (along with three other bikes) were stolen from a locked shared basement. Basement was locked with padlock. Bikes were not locked because there was nothing to secure them to. Taken overnight. This bike was very important to me.

Trek Verve 1

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 East Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 16, 2023 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU184C5119 R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black trek verve 1 bike with a bell on the right handle and rear light below the seat. There’s an empty base for a light on the left handlebar

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike when I got to work (I’m a resident at northwestern memorial hospital), at the end of my day I walked out and there was no bike at the rack.

Giant Trance 2018 Size Medium (Full suspension)

Location

Lincoln Square
2700 Gunnison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 13, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey with bright green stripe and some black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition; gun metal grey flat downhill 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All day/night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage.

Surly Straggler 52cm All Black ca. 2007

Location

Lincoln Square
2700 Gunnison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 13, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black (white surly decals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Straggler decal on top bar mostly scratched off, black plastic fenders, comrade cycles sticker on seat tube.

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?: 
All day/night
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage at night.

Trek Crockett 5 Disc

Location

Apartment
5324 S Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 7, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU355G0106L
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black colorway with red and mint green highlights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 month
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage room in basement. Bike was not locked, but in a locked room. The lock was ripped off the door.

Make: CO-OP CYCLES Model: CTY 1.1 BIKE

Location

1329 N Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
21050134
Size: 
medium frame
Color: 
blue with yellow stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike (purchased in September 2022). Has gears switched (1-10 gears on left and mounted upside down, 1-3 gear on right and mounted upside down). Bike only has 1 brake lever which is adaptive equipment.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
4 months.
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing from 3rd floor porch with broken balcony.

Decathlon Triban RC120

Location

Clifton & Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 6, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0000 0018 1601 / (01) 03 6084 0986 9159 (21)
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TRIBAN on side, like new

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 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen from inside of garage. Smart garage door opener shows single period of 20 minutes with garage door open.

Reid cycle’s

Location

Court yard hardwood Heights
7400w Lawrence av
Hardwood heights , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Pmf91009788
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
E bike black

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?: 
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
They cut the lock at around 10 AM

Lekker Jordaan

Location

1310 West Addison Street, 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 7, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch-style upright three speed, built-in front and rear racks, small 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike and cargo trailer were left next to garage in alley for about 10-15 minutes while I was inside loading up for my next trip - moving by bike and had just made one trip to new place. Came outside with next load at about 3:15, bike was gone, trailer was left behind.

Marin Lombard Elite

Location

The Main Apartments
847 Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016 Marin Lombard Elite cyclocross bicycle, matte black, sticker from The Main. Accessories include: computer, orange Kryptonite U-lock, tail light, plastic rear fender, and bottle cage w/ storage pouch.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
The locked door of the designated bike parking garage in the apartment building was pryed open, the bike was locked to a cable bolted to the cement wall that was cut, and the bike and U-lock were gone. Bike was last used Dec 9th, so it was taken some time in a 10-day window.

Giant Revel

Location

Apartment
1228 Florence Ave., Apt. B
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has front and rear mud blockers. significantly used bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
half a day

Schwinn Discover Hybrid Bike

Location

847 w Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A white Schwinn bike with lights on the front and back.

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 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?: 
12 hours

Trek FX 1

Location

Wicker Park
Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU027XC4031S
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new!!! Black frame and a bright blue bottle holder. U-Lock is attached to the side.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike has always been stored here when not in use. Last use was October prior to the Chicago winter.
Incident Description: 
The bike was located on the second floor balcony. There is no staircase that leads up to the balcony and the only way to the balcony is through the apartment. We were away from the apartment and our neighbor who witnessed the incident mentioned that the thieves climbed up the fence to get to the balcony, threw the bike down and rode away on it.

Trek FX 3

Location

apartment building
near Sherman/Simpson intersection
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU339C6199L
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
glue/green/gray stripes. mik deluxe bike rack. clear, squishy handles. green evanston registration sticker on seat tube.

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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
taken from inside of locked apartment building sometime between 12/18/22 and 12/28/22.

Trek Bontrager Portland

Location

Buena Shores Building
833 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
Orange Metalic Flake
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The grip tape on the left handlebar was unraveling, I had two black mounts for lights on the left front handlebar and on the seat post, there were large scratches and signs of wear on the shifters/breaks, there were small spots of orange paint scattered around the bike from a spray paint can.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I entered bike storage room at 7:25pm to check on bicycle and noticed lights were off in the room and that my bike along with several others were missing. My bike’s heavy duty U-Lock and metal cable were missing along with the entire bike. Other bikes in the storage room were either entirely missing or had tires stolen. My bike had been locked up for roughly 2 weeks before I checked on it yesterday. There are security cameras in the bike room but the property managers are not helping at this point. Additional info: The bike room is locked using an electronic key-fob system. To enter the room, one needs an electronic key- fob provided by the property manager to unlock the door. There was no sign of forced entry. When I entered, the bike room was automatically locked, as is typical. Possibilities of entry include: owner of a key fob entered, someone stole a key fob, they figured out a way to electronically hack into the room without a key fob, or other.

Surly Disc Trucker

Location

200 W. Monroe
200 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pristine condition. Red bar tape, 3 red bottle cages. Sticker on left side that reads “This machine kills fascists.” Mizuno disc brakes, 9 speed xtr drivetrain, bar end shifters, black planet bike fenders, black tubus rear rack

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in the loading dock at 200 W. Monroe in the loop

Jamis Divide 29

Location

3734
N Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M201001007
Size: 
29" wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pinhead wheel locks on both wheels

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
No idea exactly when bike was stolen. have not been riding it due to surgery recovery. use the back stairwell where bike was locked every few days and noticed it missing on Dec 21, 2022.

Cannondale Quick CX4

Location

Jefferson Park
4758 N Laramie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YG47572
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly Used

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?: 
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 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of a shared garage through the back door. Happened sometime during that day 8:00am - 6:00 pm