Recent Reports

Unknown Make, Model 500?

Location

1451 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but like new. Fatter tires. Rear rack with a detachable reflective red light. Large shocks on front wheel. Step-through frame.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with a U-Lock between the front tires and body of bike. Bike was underneath the stairs in the back yard of our three floor apartment building. Front gate and back gate were both locked. It was there on Wednesday, May 3, but no longer there when I went downstairs around 3:45 PM on Thursday, May 4.

E-side steel blue 52 fyxation

Location

Oneils on wells
Wells st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Fxne2101228
Size: 
52
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, black handles with air cushion seat cover

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Across the street from Oneils on wells

Trek Verve 2

Location

35th and State Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition <1 year old; scratches on TREK; bike rack that holds a bike seat

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Outside Illinois Institute of Technology's tower, northwest corner of 35th and state

Cannondale

Location

Chicago Park District
Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, yellow cannondale logo on 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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack at Chicago Park District and the Lake Shore Tennis Courts at the corner of Pearson and Dewitt in Streeterville.

COOP Cty eBike

Location

1224 West Van Buren Lofts
1224 West Van Buren St #413
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c22069239
Size: 
M
Color: 
B
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
eBike with W Van Buren Lofts registration decal sticker

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 evening
Incident Description: 
Stranger was let into the building. Verifying video recordings of the incident with building management.

Electra Vale@GO 9D

Location

Condo building
1117 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
wtu336c6239s
Color: 
Blue Opal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than one year old, opalescent finish on the blue, electric, excellent condition, the battery was in a enclosed part of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
several days
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. someone entered our garage and stole the bike. It was locked with an ARBUS lock. The entire bike was removed through the back door, which they left open. The lock was still on it. They dumped my helmet in the recycling bin at the back door - so there's that at least.

State Bicycle Co 6061

Location

Chase Tower
10 S. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up in front if Chase tower around 1. Bike stolen anywhere from 1-5.

Retrospec City Bike

Location

Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new few scratches on it- still has sticker '50' on the frame of the bike. It has a black wire basket but that is removable. The seat and the handles are light brown. It has two lights one on the handlebars and one under the seat of the bike.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Working at place of employment, bike was locked in front of the building. I went out at the end of my shift to go home and bike along with lock was missing.

Cannondale Topstone 4

Location

iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
FC34370
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gravel bike, pannier rack on back, tan trim on wheels, one sticker in front tube that says “live laugh love”, drop bars

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of iO theater on Kingsbury. The u lock must have been sawed through because a piece of debris was left.

Kona Dew

Location

Kimball station
Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black fenders, back fender with a missing chunk. Sticker from Comrade Cyclery. Black bike rack.

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?: 
Less than 10 hours.
Incident Description: 
Parked next to El station.

State Bike Co. Wulf

Location

3219 W. Hirsch St. Apt 3W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Matte black with pink rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light use, all black bike with pink rims and black/silver seat. Only has rear brake. Straight handlebars, water bottle holder, U lock holder, and rear/front removable lights.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging on hook from rafter of back porch of 3rd floor corner apartment, and was missing the morning of 4/21. Person who took it had to bypass locked back doors of apartment complex or scale fence to get into complex. Rims on bike are more faded than in photo, pic is from new.

Specialized Tarmac SL-2

Location

155 N Wacker Building - Sidewalk
155 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604038373H
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few small scratch marks on right side of frame, wear on pedals (shimano is wearing off) otherwise great condition for an 11 year old bike 56cm frame

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack near the corner of Randolph and N Wacker at around 8:30am. I locked it with a U-lock through the front wheel, frame, and bike rack, and a cable lock through both wheels. When I checked on my bike at around 11:45 during lunch, it was missing from the bike rack and the lock was gonna as well.

Liv Alight

Location

3653 N Magnolia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K06023143
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is a light blue Liv bike purchased in 2018. It has red and white letters that say “Liv” as well as a water bottle holder (with an old blue water bottle inside), a large, cushy added seat designed for women, and a broken phone holder on the right handlebar. It had just been taken out of my basement as was a little dusty.

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?: 
About 3 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in my gated back yard behind a bush, so it was not able to be seen from the alley or the street. I am unsure how someone could have gotten in my back yard with the high fences and I don’t know when the incident exactly happened, but sometime between the morning of 4/19 and the evening of 4/23

GIANT Farrago S 1999

Location

Park Place Tower
655 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green/cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new Giant Farrago bike stolen outside of apartment complex. Green and cream colored. Has new seat, phone holder, lights, mirrors, etc.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to the bike rack right in front of the apartment complex and it was gone with two hours

Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus

Location

My apartment
3641 S Honore St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
CU5G21B0383
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black step-thru ebike, stolen without battery. Left and right side mirrors on the handlebars. Phone mount on the handlebars. Metal bottle cage on the right-hand side. "See you space cowboy..." sticker on the left-hand side, some anime stickers on the right hand side, a "Spread the the love" sticker on the rear fender. Paint on the rear rack is a little worn. Bike is otherwise clean and in good conditon. Black metal front basket with wood panel. Black kryptonite U-lock attached to rear rack. Attached photo is several months old.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
0-24 hours. This was my usual parking spot.
Incident Description: 
I last saw my ebike when I parked it in my backyard yesterday afternoon. I secured the rear wheel with the rear wheel lock, and I removed the battery. When I went outside today, 24 hours later, my bike was missing.

FELT FE-FR60-17

Location

NocaBlu
2340 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1607K2127
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue, red, and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New as of 2017. LiveGrit sticker near base of frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
I entered the bicycle storage room at approximately 5pm on Friday, April 21st in the NocaBlu building where I live at 2340 N California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647. The storage room is secured and requires key fob access, which are distributed to tenants of the building. I had previously locked my bike in the storage room in approximately December of 2022. I had used my Kryptonite Kryptolok U-lock to attach the bike by its frame and front wheel to the metal bracket and cable that was mounted to the wall. When I entered the room on April 21st, my bike was no longer there with all of the other items that were locked along with it (pedals, water bottle cage, flat kit, helmet, and U lock). Nothing else seemed to be amiss within the room; I did not notice any wall brackets removed or cables cut upon examining the space.

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Buddy Guy's
9 E Balbo
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011506159R
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
basket on back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack. When went to get bike around 2pm it wasn't there.

Sonder Camino

Location

333 W Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AP02202218
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal, Brooks saddle, 2 bottle cages

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened between 640-820 am. Locked to rack with u lock through rear wheel. Cable lock on front wheel too. No trace.

Schwinn Runabout 1971

Location

Home
2131 W Washington Blvd, Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 6, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Pale yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike had a wire basket in front and a rack in rear.

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
The Schwinn was inside of a button-locked front gate, visible from the street. It was locked at 8 pm. By morning it was missing. A gray bike helmet was left behind.

VanMoof S3

Location

Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ASY3141032
Size: 
71cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on handlebars, matte black finish to whole bike, weighs 49 pounds, is an electric bike. reflectors on front and rear wheels.

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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
It was sitting right in front of the Chicago History Museum. I was notified by the bike company that my alarm had been triggered (there's an alarm built into the bike) and when I went to go check on the bike a few days later, the bike was missing. This alarm notification only gets sent to me upon repeated physical disturbance of the bike while its rear wheel is locked (it has a proprietary bolt on the rear wheel unlockable only via bluetooth on my phone).