Recent Reports

State Core Line

Location

1856 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2023 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handles are light brown with a light brown seat. The bike has a bell along with a phone case and U lock.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my 3rd story porch within the locked entry to my unit. Woke up to find it completely gone.

Trek FX3

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU012C6202M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Several scratches

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?: 
6 months

Fuji Marseille 2003 model red and white

Location

Jewel in Lakeview
3531 n Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White and red with a little black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seatpost is seized if I remember correctly. It looks similar to the one in the picture but the tape is plain black and the tires are regular black. The tires were a continental grand prix 4000 s I believe but not the s ii (the original s has been out of production for a while) and I believe the other was a forte but might have been a Vittoria. One was a 23 and one a 25 but I can't remember which was which. If you find this bike and it has either of these tires I guarantee this is it. There also may or not be a velcro drink holder w a silver inside on the left side of the handlebars. Also I believe the plastic cover on one of the shifters may have been cracked or partially broken off

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?: 
1 hour

Felt V55

Location

923 w belle plaine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
s6kt00530
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It currently has all black wheels, black fenders, a rear rack, and silver pedals where one side is flat, the other is spd. Grip is pretty worn.

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?: 
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?: 
ulock and cable lock
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into back storage area to where bikes are stored

Trek Fx 2 disc

Location

Union Station
W Jackson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2000S
Size: 
M
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, phone holder & mirror attached to 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?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked outside union station in Chicago from 6a Fri, 9/1. Bike was missing when I returned 9/3 at 12p.

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Algonquin Building 3
1616 E 50th Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rarely used, water bottle attachment plus a rose gold bell on the handlebar.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 weeks

Liv hybrid bike

Location

Home
1537 N Bosworth ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Liv bike hybrid, has water bottle cage

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

Specialized Allez

Location

1203 W Superior St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC618027403K
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Panniere bag

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Urban Arrow

Location

4700 n western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
urban arrow cargo bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Urban arrow cargo bike last seen at 5:00pm, returned at 7:30 pm and bike stolen.

Cannondale

Location

620 W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA34274
Size: 
L
Color: 
Light Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Light gray with teal pedals and handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from back staircase of my building between 3:30PM and 5:00PM. Bike was on the third floor of the building, so thief would have needed to walk/up down stairs in order to retrieve bike.

Giant Roam 4 Disc

Location

Depaul prep High School
3333 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
kagk65231
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
Depaul Prep School

Brodie Romulus

Location

Field & Florist Division
1908 W Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
M (54 cm)
Color: 
Green-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green-gray road/gravel bike, black drop handlebars, black waterbottle holder on right side of front fork, black rack with cable net on the back. Frame a bit scratched, handlebar tape worn, maybe a bit dusty from recent rides but otherwise fair condition.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 min - 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to public bike rack around 9:55 am on Thursday, August 31 and found missing around 11:40 am on the same day. A group of men with a bike and couch/ chair were seen on the sidewalk in that area sometime during that time period.

Trek FX 2

Location

2207 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU046XC2413T
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bike has a Quad Lock phone mount installed on the bike stem, a black water bottle holder and a black rear cargo rack

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

Canondale Quick

Location

Alley between Dickens and McLean in Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, metal basket on back

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in open stairway, but bike lock was not used. Stairway door was open when I found it, and the bike was gone.

Trek 950, single track

Location

Castaways at north Ave beach
1603 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Trek 950 Mountain Bike with red lettering

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 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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I biked to north Ave beach for my volleyball game and locked my bike to the blue metal fence/walkway at castaways bar (right next to almost 100 other bikes). My bike was locked to the fence just outside where the downstairs bathrooms are located.

Liv Alight 2

Location

Home
6157 N Kenmore Ave, Apt 4N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K3HK63200
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Eucalyptus
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a kick stand and a water bottle holder on the frame. The rear brakes grip a bit, but otherwise it’s in great shape.

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Thief let himself into condo building and garage to steal two bikes.

K2 Rosario Hybrid

Location

835 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall bike was moderately used; the tires are BRAND new and literally just installed. Didn't even get one ride on the new tires before the bike was stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I woke up and my bike was missing from my back porch, which is protected by a locking gate in the backyard.

Trek mens black and white tall road bike

Location

Dimos pizza
Damen and north
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has speed reader on handlebars and red light by seat and back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Inside dimos pizza on Damen 6 corners
Incident Description: 
Saw a group of bikers inside dimos so I felt comfortable leaning it up against a booth while I ordered a slice for 60 seconds. They ran out with the bike from inside the store.

Bianchi Nyla frame

Location

Apartment
1356 W. Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mid-sized
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition, though the paint is pretty scratched. It has a slightly heavier frame and may still have a sticker for a ferry on the frame.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
consistently for a month, but in the short term: one night.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up on a porch railing in a couryard which isnt easily

Nishiki Manitoba

Location

Garage
1644 W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17”
Color: 
Gray/Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a back cargo rack, small bell on the right handlebar, and a small under-seat bag installed (all of which could be removed). Also a small green sticker on the top tube for Burton parking garage (would likely be removed).

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?: 
7 hours or less
Incident Description: 
I returned from a bike ride at 7pm and put the bike in the garage. We recently moved and I haven’t set up a bar to lock my bike on, so I made sure the garage door was closed. Around 2:30am, we took our dog out to potty and realized the garage door had been opened (the car port door, which is usually opened by remote) and my bike was gone.