Recent Reports

2018 Trek Domane ALR3

Location

Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Zoo lot
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU100G0180M
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, Upgraded Bontrager Race Lite wheels, Red / black Terry Liberator saddle, Garmin Edge 810 computer, white Lezyne mini pump, Continental GP4000 II tires 700x28, has 11-34 rear cassette vs stock 11-32. Look KEO pedals, fully stocked Topeak saddle bag. Red / black handlebar tape worn on top near hoods.

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?: 
Bike was in parked van for no longer than three hours hile we were in the zoo.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside our locked and alarmed Dodge Grand Caravan in the Lincoln Park lot while we were in the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Retrospec Harper Plus Single Speed - 2021

Location

The Buckingham
59 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
43cm
Color: 
olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A Commuter/Urban bike, in olive color and Conspicuous yellow on wheels ,with a BiKASE Handy Andy 5 Smartphone Holder on the middle of Handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
On the second day after not going out for a whole day, the bicycle was found to be stolen. There was only an undamaged lock on the scene. A figure was captured by a surveillance camera and I did not know what he did to unlock the bicycle because the camera is too far away from the scene, and he rode westward.

Cervelo P2

Location

4800 hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My wife and I had our bikes stolen Friday night, September 24, from inside our building at the 4800 block of hermitage north of Lawrence. I have reported this to the police but would be more than happy if anyone sees them, that they can reach out to us. These were our main mode of transportation in the city and are now lost without them. Thank you in advance.

Cannondale quick 5

Location

4800 hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with a green U shaped bike lock attached.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My wife and I had our bikes stolen Friday night, September 24, from inside our building at the 4800 block of hermitage north of Lawrence. I have reported this to the police but would be more than happy if anyone sees them, that they can reach out to us. These were our main mode of transportation in the city and are now lost without them. Thank you in advance.

Azuki Frame Fixed Gear Conversion

Location

Rascher
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusty/worn fixed gear chain. Flip hub. White tape handle bars and only front brake. Front fender with one side attached only by twisted wire. Planet Bike rear rack with extendable basket on left side only.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Was out of town, so could have occurred in the 4 days preceding the date listed

Blue Miyata custom

Location

Jefferson Park CTA station
N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue steel frame with white text, black handlebar tape, University of Texas, Austin registry sticker, custom parts so a bit worn looking

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside Jefferson Park cta station, was gone upon returning. About 6 hours between locking it and coming back

Specialized

Location

Walter l newbery math and science academy
Burling
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly used. Basket on the front

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked next to a school into a bike rack. Another bike was on the rack next to mine, but it was not touched.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

REI
905 W Eastman St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CF23545401
Size: 
Womens 51
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, white bike with black Cannondale logo, black handlebars and black seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of a store for about 15-20 minutes; when I returned it was gone.

Trek FX 2 disc

Location

3818 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU110C7419R
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There are several stickers on the bike 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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone cut my bike lock with cable cutters. The u-lock is missing but cable was left at the scene

Trek DOMANE AL 2 WSL WSD 52 BK

Location

Applied Health Sciences Building
1919 W Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DOM28283286K
Color: 
Black with pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Mesh bag on handlebars with clear pocket. Blue helmet with flowers and butterflies also with bike when stolen.

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?: 
30min
Incident Description: 
I am a student at UIC. I went to campus to wish a faculty member happy birthday. I arrived at the building at 11:25 am on September 24. I left the building to go home at 12:00 pm on September 24. Within that 30 minute time frame my bike was stolen. It was locked outside the building at a bike rack with a cable lock. My helmet was also locked to the bike.

Schwinn Men’s GTX 3 Hybrid

Location

RealGood Stuff Co.
1647 N. Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black w/ blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked was locked in front of store out of view, stolen some time between 3 and 6pm. Lock missing too. Video of Theft: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGljvVGghrdHRKnVtsdHlTFsRJM?projector=1

Bianchi Intrepida

Location

529 N Hermitage, 3N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK8330761
Color: 
Black and Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike, carbon fiber, good 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?: 
A few weeks.

Roadmaster

Location

James Stukel Tower
715 W Rochford St, Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
26 inch wheels, unsure about the size of the frame
Color: 
blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
piece of rust on the top of the frame in the middle of the frame bar. has a click function to change the gear, older model of RoadMaster but unsure which one it exactly is. Handle bar grips were also changed to a grey grip fitted to a hand rather than just a normal cylinder grip.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it up before I went to bed at JST on the University of Illinois campus. probably around some time after the campus police leave the security barriers at the beginning of the street is when I thought the bike must have been stolen. The wired bike lock was cut and left at the scene I have the lock in my possession.

Schwinn Mesa

Location

Taylor and South Blvd
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
f98091642
Size: 
21
Color: 
Red-Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red, black and yellow "men's" mountain bike

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Possible that window was not locked as it looks as though the thief opened the window and climbed through.

Trek FX2

Location

6 S Laflin St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 19, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU067C0433M
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, loose kickstand, may still have apartment complex registration ticker on it.

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?: 
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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
No exact date. Bike last seen sometime in August, 2021.

2020 Cannondale

Location

Front of Building
2811 N Bell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YE98132
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack in the back, handlebar black would be worn away on the left-hand side.

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 street sign.

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?: 
Two hours.
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a pole

Schwinn Woodlands

Location

Intersection of Oakley and Walton in Ukrainian Village
N Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large men's bike
Color: 
Black with teal and purple text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very old bike with a "Made in Hungary" sticker on it. Also has a designed in USA sticker on it. The "Woodlands" text is in purple, the "Schwinn" is in teal. Beat up handgrips, overall bike very 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Been storing it there for years
Incident Description: 
Went on vacation for 3 weeks, came home to find my bike missing. It is stored in an enclosed back stairwell that has a locked door at the bottom of the stairwell. I live on the top floor so the theif had to have walked all the way to the top floor then somehow manuevered a large heavy bike all the way to the bottom. Must have been very loud since the back stairwell is very tight.

Trek Domane SL6

Location

Lincoln Square
4525 N. Western Avenue, 4b
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU282QU0074N
Size: 
47"
Color: 
White with gold TREK lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, 2019, small pouch behind seat, cable lock wrapped around seat stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The two suspects broke into my garage through the deadbolt lock, drilled the kryptonite lock in half, and then stole the bike.

Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

Lincoln park Sheffield neighbors
Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 13, 2021 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C75HM801
Color: 
White, blue and some gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scuffed up on front shocks and frame. Clip in mountain bike pedals, bontrager seat, stem and tires, Axel front shocks, black zip tie on frame by handle bars holding wires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the back of SUV. Lock and bike gone.

Aventon level Bike step thru

Location

LAKE SHORE SPORTS AND FITNESS
1320 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
J20K2323
Color: 
GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
aventon level step thru bike small/medium size electric bike .

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
for couple of hours
Incident Description: 
The Aventon level step thru bike was stolen from lake shore fitness club 1320 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, around 5.30 p.m