Recent Reports

Cannondale R600

Location

3221 n Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The bike was bright yellow, with black CANNONDALE, R600 and CAD3 lettering with white grip tape. There were two water bottle holders on the bottom part, a Ulock attached to the main top crossbar and a black bike bag under the seat with an innertube, Allen wrench set and a CO2 cartage in it. It had two speed on the front and approx 7 on the rear wheel with a gear changer labeled SHIMANO R X 100. Both wheels were quick release and had brand new tires on them. The bike was purchased at "old spokes home" in burlington vermont and has a sticker reflecting that. Additionally the handles for the breaks were two slightly different colors.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our garage with my roommates bike and car. The garage was closed and there were no signs of forced entry. We are guessing someone entered the locked common area of our building and entered the garage.

Specialized dolce sport

Location

Residence
6151 S. Evans Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women’s medium
Color: 
Black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was used and has a light scratch through the word sport to the right of dolce. At the time of staffed it shows signs of lots of white dust which may or may not have been washed off by now. Paddles were old are flat petals not necessarily commonly found on road bikes

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?: 
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?: 
It was parked here daily
Incident Description: 
Offender entered the enclosed locked and drywalled foyer from the alley and removed two bikes very casually without concern and worry

Giant AnyRoad CoMax

Location

Residence Storage Room / Foyer
6151 S Evans Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is well cared for. Distinctive blackish/gray and red carbon frame. Double braking system (two sets of brakes), bright red seat, and two sides pedals - clips and flats. Also has mount on front for bicycle computer.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Located in enclosed & locked storage area - parked bike daily
Incident Description: 
Offender entered the enclosed, locked, and drywalled back foyer from the alley & removed two bikes very casually without concern or worry.

2007 Trek 7.2

Location

Corepower Yoga
4428 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a bike seat post bag with bungy cords, colorful wheel spoke beads, a black leather handle attached between the seat tube and down tube, a carrier rack over the back wheel, a bike computer attached to the right handlebar.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of Corepower Yoga on Broadway in Uptown from roughly 4:45pm to 6:45pm on 7/10/2022.

**Recovered** TRIBAN RC 100 CN FR GREY 700C

Location

1130 S Michigan Ave Apartment Bike Storage
1130 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bicycle says “Triban” in dark letters across the frame. Bike was stolen on the South Loop.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my apartment’s bike storage room with 50+ other bikes. The bike itself was not locked and only residents have access to the bike room. [Admin note-- informed by victim on 7/13/22 that bike showed up in storage room a few days later- possibly "borrowed" by neighbor.]

GT Aggressor Comp Mountain Bike

Location

Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2022 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'' wheel
Color: 
black/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Look nice and new. Black handles and frame with blue stripes. The safely light is moved from the back of the seat to the left frame of the back wheel. The seat is lower than usual - I am only 5' and had the metal pole trimmed off for a lower seat height. On the frame below the seat, there's an orange sticker of a bull head and "Bucephalus Bikes."

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?: 
From Thursday 7/7 7PM till I found it lost on Saturday 7/9 10:30AM
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at the red rack outside Metropolis Coffee Company on Thursday, 7/7/2022, around 7 pm. And found it lost on Saturday 7/9/2022 10:30 am. It's stolen sometime in between...

State Bicycle Co Core Line - Rigby Color

Location

William Eckhardt Research Center
5640 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2022 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark blue frame, silver hardware, stem, seatpost, tan seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and clean, including high quality black plastic fenders with steel supports. These fenders were for a bike with much wider tires, so will stand out for this bike. Also a small dent from shipping on the lower right of the top tube near the headset, which was at one time poorly color matched with nail polish

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was locked outside the main entrance to the William Eckhardt Research Center at the center of the U Chicago campus (across from the library dome). After returning from dinner near campus my bicycle was missing, and no obvious evidence was left behind. The lock in it's entirety was missing as well. I believe that my bicycle was present when I left for dinner, as this was a very full rack at that time. I been in Chicago less than a week, at work for 3 days (where my bike was stolen from), this is not a good impression.

Schwinn

Location

Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2022 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver / gray frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used / older women's hybrid - SRAM gears (21 speed) - silver rack with black milk crate tied down - green bell on right handlebar - kryptonite headlight - cup holder on handlebar -

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I recently moved to a new address with an elevated first floor balcony and deck area (private). My bike remained on the balcony during the first few days of moving as I set up the outdoor area with patio furniture and plants. The balcony is not visible from the alley and the back gate is secure (if closed properly), though I did not lock the bike to the balcony.

GIANT Bicycle

Location

2145 W Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. Ciclo Urbanos sticker and a backrack attached with orange bungee cord

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 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

State bicycles - pigeon model

Location

Bucktown-wicker park library
1701 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
AR21C01406
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Wheel hubs are red. Bull horn handle bars with tear in the tape on the left handle bar.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I was in the bucktown-wicker park library for a few hours. My bike was locked to the orange bike rack outside the front door. When I came out around 5:15pm it was gone.

Blix Aveny Skyline E Bike

Location

Ravenswood Metra UP-N
4700 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. Cream. Fenders, rear rack, front basket. Odometer and status screen on the handlebars. Huge battery on the main post. It's locked to the bike and can't be removed without the key (in my possession). 7 speed Disk brakes

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?: 
less than 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at the ravenswood metro station around 6:50pm and locked it to one of the bike racks under the tracks on Leland (northside) and Ravenswood. I spent the evening at Redline VR, just across the street, and when I came out at 10 PM it was gone.

Trek, Red FX, XL Frame

Location

Metra UPN Clybourn station
Ashland and Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Red bike, black framing, larger frame (to accomodate taller rider)

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?: 
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?: 
<8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to Clybourn Metra Station bike lock adjacent to parking area under covered awning. Parked during AM commute, returned during PM commute to missing bike. Mistake on my end not taking with me on train, but had parked there several times before no issues (not overnight).

Marin Fairfax 2

Location

4431 N CHRISTIANA AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
121833150
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in newer condition and was bought from Tailwind Cycles.

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 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?: 
Locked during the school day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the North side of Lane Tech. It was locked to the fence.

SE Lager - Electric Blue

Location

2926 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 1, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD002L0768T
Color: 
Blue/gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Electric blue frame with gold rims

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The wooden fence post my bicycle was chained to was physically torn out. Private lot of our apartment complex.

TokyoBike Sport

Location

1956 W 21st Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
47 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte black bike, no stickers, black rear rack. Small "tokyobike" logo on the body. Small light on the front and back. U-lock attached to the vertical bar.

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?: 
Not locked.
Incident Description: 
My bike was unlocked on my porch. I live on the second floor of a smaller building. My porch is slightly visible from the sidewalk — usually I lock up my bike but because of the storms, I had been moving it in and out during the day and must not have locked it up. Someone came and took my bike off of my porch, I saw them as they got away but couldn't catch up to them.

1991 Trek 750

Location

Welles Park
Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 4, 2022 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
96428
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Black with green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used heavily

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?: 
Unlocked - Welles Park
Incident Description: 
Left unlocked near bushes for 5 minutes in welles park

2015 Motobecane Mirage

Location

Welles park
Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 4, 2022 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

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?: 
Not locked - Welles Park
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of bushes, left bike alone for 5 minutes

Schwinn Wanderlust Hybrid Electric Bicycle, 700c Wheels, 7 Speeds, 250-Watt Pedal Assist Motor, Blue

Location

George and Sheffield
921 W George St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 24, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new electric schwinn electric bicycle

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked in my basement and must have been stolen by someone with a key to the building

Felt Broam 40

Location

1361 E 50Th St Apt 3B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
Teal/gray blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Red pedals and red water bottle holder.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked inside of garage.

State Bicycle Company 4130

Location

621 Oakley Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 3, 2022 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
55”
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bicycle, light green, white mark on the seat

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Came back to where bike was located on bike rack in front of the Forest Italian Deli. The bike was completely gone, with only a cable remaining from the bike.