Recent Reports

Marin Fairfax SC6

Location

4728 N. Talman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 31, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A16698HSE014
Size: 
20.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rear rack, full silver plastic 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
We think we left a backdoor unlocked, and someone let themselves in and took off with my bike.

Specialized 2018 Sequoia

Location

1925 S. May
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC619007268M
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition has a few attachments for my lock and a removable seat cushion

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
Incident Description: 
Garage that all tenets have access to. Some one walked off with it.

Specialized Rockhopper sport 29

Location

Green at Chevy Chase
1260 Johnson Drive
Buffalo Grove , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
607895S
Size: 
M
Color: 
Bright matte green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte paint, black wheels, no reflectors, wear on left side from airtag rubbing, big chips on right side. Low rear tire and no rear cassette plastic plate

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Came home from trip after leaving friday for memorial day weekend. Found my bike missing

Nishiki Tamarack

Location

A-1 Tailor
610 Dempster St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old. Rusted on handle bars. Medium pocket bike bag. Carolina blue water bottle holder. Kick stand assembled.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
It was locked behind building. Not visible from street.

Aventon Abound

Location

Srw
656 w Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Sage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front basket, rear seat with handlebars

Lock Information

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

Schwinn Clear Creek

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Deep blue/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well-worn, heavily used. 1-year-old 18 speed gear crank gear shift despite being an old 21-speed bike. Removable front head light (black, flashlight-esque) and rear battery powered reflector light under the seat. Green storage unit tag under the 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?: 
<10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left my bike leaning against the fence of my apartment's enclosed (and locked) parking area while I ran upstairs to get something I forgot. In the 5 minutes it took for me to go up and down the stairs, my bike had disappeared from where I left it. No one else was in the parking area or alley when I left it there, and the people I asked about it afterward said they had not seen anyone. (Picture is older and from a different storage location, but only the gear shifts have been changed).

Diamondback Haanjo Metro

Location

Kasson condominium
4681 N Lowell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; some scratches on top of top tube and paint worn off on front of head 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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Theives entered my building's garage through an unlocked common door and stole 2 men's bicyles; this Diamondback and a new Cannondale Topstone.

Cannondale Topstone 1

Location

Kasson condominium
4681 N Lowell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FC75850
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new; one scratch on right side of the top 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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Theive(s) entered my building's garage through an unlocked common door and stole 2 bicycles: The Cannondale Topstone and a 2018 Diamondback hybrid.

Giant Roam 2

Location

Hampton place
7201 N Lincoln Ave
Lincolnwood , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Vibrant Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, i can recognize it easily

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not long
Incident Description: 
It was parked in personal garage, a person entered the building and stole a bike

lynskey gr300

Location

900 lake shore drive
5009 N Sheridan Rd Apt 806
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
2022-GR300-Ext-FS
Size: 
small
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
titanium frame with no paint and brand name torn off pink bar tape purple seat bolt one wheel is brown wall, the other is black

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The surveillance record shows a tall and lean person came with a bike, he then pick the lock of my bike and rode away.

Huffy 12-speed (triathlete? Can’t remember name of model)

Location

Oak park
Humphrey ave
Oak park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with green and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. From the 80s. Bright green brake lines.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Broken into our garage.

Trek ALDomane2

Location

899 S Plymouth Courtyard
899 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Red And Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Handlebars

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 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?: 
3 Days

Jetson Bolt Pro

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
2439 W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
RBLTPBLA112202560
Size: 
Small, mini e bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it's a mini e-bike and it has a small rear basket.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the bike parking lot at Clybourn Metra station in Bucktown around 1:30pm on May 22nd. When I came back at 4pm the bike was not there anymore, along with the cable lock.

Specialized Roubaix

Location

1910 n Sheffield ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC004009689U
Size: 
54
Color: 
Rusted red / obsidian
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Black Tailfin Bike Rack attached to back wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a locked residential garage. Lock was also removed from the scene.

Aventon Soltera E-bike

Location

Northwestern University Campus
2029 Sheridan
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
S/M
Color: 
Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly dusty but in good condition.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day

[RECOVERED] HURLEY JUICE 5 ELECTRIC SCOOTER

Location

Last Location per Airtag
660 W Wayman St. #303
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Size: 
Mid size electric scooter
Color: 
Black with tan letters on the base board spelling HURLEY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
See the Scooter here: https://www.hurley.com/products/juice-5-black It is a mid size electric scooter that says HURLEY in large tan letters on the base.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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 hours or less
Incident Description: 
On May 22, the owner wrote: I wanted to let you know my scooter was recovered. I tracked it using my airtag and the police walked with me to Wrigleyville where it was just left next to some trashcans in an alleyway. Very strange, but glad to have it back and in good shape. ===Original Description:=== I locked my scooter on the sidewalk attached to a pole in front of the Accenture Tower on 500 W. Madison St, close to the entrance. around 4:00pm. When I came outside to get it around 7:00pm it was gone, but the bike lock was left on the sidewalk and you can see it was cut through with bolt cutters. I have an airtag hidden under the scooter and see it's latest location is at 3554 N Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 606657 at 7:23pm. I am happy to keep you updated on it's location if needed. I can also make it play a sound. Please call me at [Removed by admin post recovery]

Specialized Langster

Location

Old Town
Sedgwick St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602268714M
Size: 
around 53"
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well maintained with some scratches under seat post area. The handle bar tape on the left handle was being held by red duct tape.

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 years
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our Old Town condo building and got my bike hanging in the garage. Please let me know if you see it. Note it was without the gray bracket shown in the picture.

Trek FX 2

Location

Old town
Sedgwick St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU046XC4403T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition

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?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
Person walked into the garage. Broke the lock snd took the Bike

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Home
2613 W EVERGREEN AVE APT 3R
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A722633
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
At time of theft, it had black handle tape and a black 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Off and on for approximately 1 month
Incident Description: 
I live on the third floor of a walkup. We use our back patio as our front door. The bike is usually locked, buut I had been having trouble with my lock and was cleaning the rust off of the lock mechanism. At the time the bike was stolen, it had been unlocked for several hours, but I never thought twice about it because we are three floors up and I have two dogs that usually bark at everything. At 6 PM, I took one dog out and the bike was there. Around 6:45 PM, I took the other dog out and noticed the bike was missing. I had been nearby and had heard no one on the stairs and no indication that someone had approached our unit.

RadPowerBike

Location

1051 W Lill
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
CU5H21B3061
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue child seat, basket, 1-2 locks on it.

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+ years