Recent Reports

Cannondale Quick 3 - 2018

Location

Home
2052 W. Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ya68436
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Gray with green details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought the bike new in 2019. I made modifications to the bike like added: rack + crate, new peddles and a steering column that adjusts for hight

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
One day

GT Adult Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike

Location

Imperial Towers
N Marine Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike with water bottle holder installed, no kick stand, bike's word lock also taken.

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?: 
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked there a couple days and it's now gone. The building has security cameras in the alleys where it might catch who took the bike. But they won't let me see it.

RECOVERED- Cannondale Quick 3

Location

Old post office
W Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some nicks/dings on the frame. Had mountain bike type grips installed (Erhon GP5)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
3-5hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of my place of work, locked around 8am, when I came back out to go home from work the bike was gone (no sign of the broken lock) RECOVERED: On June 29 2023 the victim wrote that Yojimbo's Garage staff had found his bike on Michigan Avenue and used the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry to identify the owner and return the bike.

woom 6 bike

Location

6227 south Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
none
Size: 
size 6
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
its a blue Woom bike with a circle with the size number on the bike. The bike is blue and white with quick release wheels also the front brake is not 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 or 2 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of my apartment inside of it next to the basement thinking I would put my bike back in a hour but I forgot and when I come back the next day my bike is gone so i think someone stole it

Lectric Xpedition

Location

4907 North Washtenaw Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
LEC220155318
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new heavy duty ebike. Rear seat pads and rail for child transport.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Lectric Xpedition E-bike was stored in our garage. It was taken sometime during the night, probably jumped fence or opened side gate to gain access to garage.

Specialized electric bike model: Como 3.0

Location

Garage in alley
1326 W School St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Wsbc001073834P
Size: 
Women large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 2 large panniers on back, broken black plastic bottle holder on bike frame. Cell phone holder on left side of handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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 locked but in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing when I went to garage after trip out of town. Neighbor next door said she heard noise in backyard night before and garage door opening. When she looked out window She saw nothing.

Dean Titanium Road 62TT

Location

Personal Address
2447 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Titanium Metal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Titanium bike,very good condition, orange break cable housing, the letters DEAN along the down tube were green, orange, blue and pink.

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?: 
8 hours, left unlocked in fenced backyard
Incident Description: 
Got home in a rush, had to finish some time sensitive work. Left bike unlocked in backyard. Forgot bike was left in backyard, found that bike was stolen in the morning. A bicycle was left, presumably belonging to the thief. One neighbor’s camera places a cyclist going north on the alley between Rockwell and Maplewood at 12:50 am.

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Lake View East
Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011454028S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, matte black specialized sirrus 2.0. Could have a kryptonite lock still attached.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the back alley of my apartment behind a gate and under a set of stairs. Locked to a wooden fence on the frame. The fence was broken so the lock would still be attached to the bike if it hasn’t been removed since.

Trek Fx1 Women's

Location

Southport/Diversey Back Alley
2723 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU084C4489M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new, just had it tuned up, grey U-lock (kryptolock), shiny black bottle holder.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Update from earlier report: Garage door was left open accidentally, the bike usually stored in the garage in back alley. Whoever took it rode a divvy bike into the alley, saw the garage and bike, and left the divvy. The code and # on the divvy was scratched off.

Canyon exceed CF

Location

N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M07601AC20K0099
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new and both mine and my wife’s were stolen together

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?: 
Less than 24hrs
Incident Description: 
Broke into garage and stole two canyon Exceeds. I do not remember if the bikes were locked together because the lock is missing as well

Trek Verve 1

Location

555 W Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU329XC2393S
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White with gold lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White body with black accents. "Trek" written in gold. Holder for bike lock underneath the seat on the frame. Gears on both sides. New/1 year old condition

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through the front tire. Front tire was removed somehow and the bike frame was slid out from under the lock. The front wheel was left at the scene. The lock was left at the scene in tact and still secured to the bike rack.

Canyon Exceed CF

Location

Garage
N Hoyne ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M07601AC20K0013
Size: 
M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, has a scuff on the top rail. Does not have any MTB tires but instead Panracer Gravelking

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 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?: 
Less than 24hrs
Incident Description: 
Two canyons were stolen out of garage in Lincoln square

Road master 24”

Location

Montrose cta subway station
Montrose abe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24”
Color: 
Grey and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. The right padel not working well.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 5pm to 9 pm
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at montrose cta subway station between 5pm to 9:30 pm. When i came back i didn’t find it. The lock was broken and left there.

Schwin Traveler III

Location

Bloomington trail at California
California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Women's small
Color: 
Red Schwinn Traveler
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a new black rack on the back to attach a children's bicycle. It has a connector for a u lock on the post for the saddle. The rear wheel is a quick disconnect but the front is not. The tires are both pretty new

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
I was biking home on the 606 and came upon a recent cycling collision and stopped to help. It involved 1 young man traveling west and one young man in a group traveling east. I called 911 and directed first responders to where the young man was hurt and during this time the other young man took my bike and left with his friends traveling east on the 606 trail.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

4507 N. Beacon St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17" frame
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray Schwinn Trailway hybrid bike with water bottle holder, black bag, and two headlights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
An hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with a cable lock to a street pole. When I returned it was gone with the cable lock cut on the ground.

Kona Dew Black

Location

Wolfram/Halsted
Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black w/blue Kona decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect

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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
ChiCrimo - some punk walked in gate, and somehow got thru garage door and stole bike out of locked garage.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

2044 W Webster Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU011XC462OT
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new condition, has bike rack on rear.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
According to neighbor’s doorbell cameras, my bike was taken between 3:10 and 4 am. The thieves defeated this lock: CYCLESPEED Bike Foldable Lock, 4-Digit Anti Theft Combination Bicycle Lock, Security Level 6 Heavy Duty Folding Bike Lock, 2.8 FT Strong Bicycle Locks, Bicycle Security Chain Lock with Bracket https://a.co/d/eaHoe4z

Kona Rove St

Location

165 W Superior st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s in almost brand new condition.

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 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

Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 / Flake / Ice Yellow / Satin Reflective / Small

Location

Starbucks at Halsted and Webster
Approximately 2200 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011113189S
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new condition. No kickstand.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was in this location for a few minutes.
Incident Description: 
Ran into Starbucks for a brief time and came out and found the bike missing.

Men's Cannondale Quick

Location

Residence - Garage
2124 West Evergreen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 26, 2023 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large (for 6 foot man)
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear tire mud guard Collapsible bike lock on vertical bar of inside frame Water bottle cage on diagonal portion of frame Combination lock Chain on top bar Northeastern University Police Department ID / Serial Number Sticker on bottom of frame

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A was in our unit's garage - neighbor left the door open.
Incident Description: 
Neighbor left garage door open. Two bicyles (one ours) stolen from garage.