Recent Reports

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert

Location

1309 W Roscoe St, 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc027003994T
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Sky blue - gloss morning mist/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, carbon pedals, tiny paint chip on left side rear frame

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Our back window was broken with a glass cutter to enter the unit. Bike was stolen after bringing it home the day prior brand new. Other items were also stolen.

2021 State Bicycle Co. x The Notorious B.I.G.

Location

New city management company
944 w Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Ar20go2203
Size: 
54 in
Color: 
Black white and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a limited addition, notorious BIG state bike. It is a 54 inch single speed cruiser with no modifications. It has a black cloth, kryptonite, bike lock wrapped around the main frame. It’s very hard to get off so it probably is still there.

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?: 
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?: 
Winter storage
Incident Description: 
I went to pick up my bike to take it to get the tire fixed, and the bike was gone.

Trek Stache 7

Location

Eco Cafe/ Eco Flamingo
Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large frame, 29inch by 3 inch tires.
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large purple mountain bike with large tires. Trek Stache 7. Hard to miss it the city.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Was working at the Eco Cafe on Rockwell and Lawrence. Went to check on my bike to find my lock cut and bike gone. Witness saw someone casing our bike and store. Saw them again with an electric grinder/saw. White male, middle aged, bad teeth, baseball hat.

euphree city Robin

Location

central park and wolfram
2823 central park ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
large
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Battery lock broken, tan grips, phone mount, black Ridgid box mounted on back but maybe they took it off

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
12hrs
Incident Description: 
Came home, bike missing, guy came in gate around 929

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Thief's Location (presumed home)
4407 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
fc17079
Color: 
Charcoal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Some scratches underneath the top bar on the body where the hanging hooks scratched it. Has a Cannondale bottle holder, a small black bell that barely functions, reflectors on front and back, and black metal tire stem caps.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to a bike rack at 2355 N Lincoln Ave, 60614. Presume the bike lock was cut. The bike was taken to and stored at 4407 N Spaulding, 60625 for multiple days before the thief removed the AirTag that had been tracking the bike. I attempted to retrieve it with no luck.

Surly Karate Monkey

Location

2539 N Drake Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M23072248
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Salmon (Pink + Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Surly decal. Mountain bike. Front suspension. Brand new.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the alley behind my garage. I left it there unlocked accidentally. It was there for maybe 20-30 minutes before someone stole it. We think the thief was driving a white minivan.

Pure Fixed Gear Premium Kennedy

Location

Home
1733 W Crystal St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
XPP18D0032
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Anti theft wheel bolts, neon green lock, skinny rack over back tire. Matte black

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 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage and one of my neighbors left the garage open. Bike was stolen from the garage and noticed it this morming

Hiboy KS4 Pro

Location

Garcia’s Live
Washington and Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Size: 
45.3"L x 6.1"W x 48.2"H
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Still looks pretty new. It was stolen from Washington and Morgan near the new Garcia’s Live venue while I was at work. Working on getting gps tracking via the parent company Hiboy. But any extra assistance would be great thank you. Will update serial number as soon as the parent company emails me back

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?: 
<6 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my scooter locked while at work, during a bathroom break I felt a bit of unease and went to check my scooter, sure enough it had been stolen.

Lectric XP 3.0

Location

2557 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SD22GE1968
Size: 
67''x18''x47'
Color: 
white with light blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Factory standard Lectric XP 3.0 step-thru in white and blue. Bike modified with 2 black BarMitts, 2 side mirrors (rectangle and circle). Black cushioned passenger seat with handle bars and foot and pegs. Black phone case attached to handle bar with Velcro. Front and rear lights.

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?: 
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: 
• 18:13 I lock bike to bus stop pole. #72 North bus headed east at 2557 W North Ave. • 18:20 suspect 1 (wearing a black tracksuit and white shirt) pulls up in a black vehicle. They park, then do a loop, then park again. Suspect 1 exits car and enters 2559 w north ave. They return and stand/enter passenger side and stay there for a while. • 18:?? I exit 2557 w north ave. • 19:55 suspect 2 rounds the corner of rockwell and north ave. long chunky hair (probably locks) black coat, a bag (black or dark grey) and white socks. They are leaning or limping because the bag is heavy. They cut bike lock. You can see sparks. • 19:57 Suspect 2 rides bike east before turning south on maplewood • 20:07 black car pulls off heading east past maplewood.

Tommaso Sieno- Shimano Tourney Gravel Adventure Bike

Location

Bike rack on the sidewalk
W School Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 28, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer condition. Matte Black with Blue lettering

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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: 
My bike was chained and locked to bicycle rack on the sidewalk on W School St. The location was at the intersection of Ashland and W School Street. The bicycle rack across the street from the Target.

REID

Location

Condo
7012 S Paxton ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PMF91104220
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basket over the rear wheel

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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 year (as in I always keep my bike here).
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the covered gangway on the side of by condo, it was U-locked to itself preventing the back wheel from moving. The gang way has a locked gate in front. It is open in the back but leads to the car park which has a remote controlled gate. They must have taken it from the back as the front gate's lock is intact.

MacFox x1 Commuter

Location

1241, North Milwaukee Ave Unit 705
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Moped style

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 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?: 
10 days

Trek FX3 Disc

Location

Bike Rack in Garage of 1130 Apartment Building
1130 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU031XC1327T
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in excellent condition, it was used only a few times.

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?: 
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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
My bike "Trek FX3 Disc" is missing from the bike rack room. I last used the bike on October 11th 2024. It was found missing on March 18th 2025, when I tried to use it again for biking on a warm weather day. It was locked to the bike rack through the front wheel using a combination cable lock. The bike rack room is controlled via fob and can be accessed only by the residents of the apartment. The bike rack room has a camera.

I don't yet have this information :(

Location

The Second City
North Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 24, 2025 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
K198A1077
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is relatively good condition. A little bit of dirt along the underside of the frame. It has a rear rack.

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?: 
1-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I attended a show at Second City. I arrived to the venue at around 9:30pm and locked my bike to a rack just east of the building's North Avenue entrance. I left the venue with friends at around 11:15 pm and we turned the corner to go to Corcoran's, just north on Wells. I did not notice whether or not my bike had been stolen at that time. When I left Corcoran's just after midnight, I discovered that my bike was gone.

SCOTT SPORTSTER 55

Location

Fullerton Red Line Stop
943 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 24, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TY1JO2790
Size: 
L
Color: 
Gray/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year, 2012, had a bike lock storage on water bottle mount and also a water bottle mount. Aftermarket tires with tan wheel inset.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
- Locked to the bike rack within (beyond the turnstile) the Fullerton Redline CTA stop at 943 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 at approx 8AM on March 24th 2025. - Locked using a ABUS uGrip Bordo 5700 Combo Folding Lock - Lock was defeated, metal plates removed from scene, combination spinner and housing left at scene

trek crockett

Location

Portillos
100 w ontario
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 24, 2025 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
58
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
aluminum pink trek crockett cyclocross bike with red avid cantilever brakes, black deep v rims, velo orange rear hub, dt front hub, shimano cranks, multiple stickers, number 39 on downtube,purple flat pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
no more than a half hour
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike to a sucker pole outside the portilos on ontario and clark between 2:30 and 3pm. the pole was lifted out of the ground allowing the bike to be taken away with the lock attached to the rear triangle. theres no way this was not caught on camera

Bianchi C-Sport 1 Celeste 47

Location

My home
2954 West Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK511008S
Size: 
Average size
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, has a kick stand and 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?: 
The bike was in a secured basement garage of a small condo building and was not locked but had been in the garage unlocked for over 1 year w/o issue
Incident Description: 
Two males entered our condo building by using some kind of universal key on our call box and went into our garage and stole my bike and other property from other residents. The incident was captured on security cameras in the building. However it was not proactively identified. The condo building only accessed the security footage after I reported my bike as missing on 3/23.

Aventon Aventure v2

Location

780 S Federal St 302
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
Ae3c5364
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is like new and had saddle bags on the rear rack, little bit of rust on the seat from a pike in the parking garage at my building.

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?: 
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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
I went down to the basement garage to take my bike out for a ride and discovered my bike was missing along with the lock. They left my helmet behind at the scene.

2023 Lectric eBikes 6000 series aluminum

Location

75 W Harrison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD22K50498
Size: 
Large Tire Fat Tire
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Has a cargo in the back and one in the front.

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?: 
Locked to street sign.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
It's inside of Printer's Square Garage.

Tern GSD S10

Location

Home
6535 n Mozart st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 21, 2025 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AA21021029
Size: 
Large Cargo Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new unfortunately, in condition w 300 mi on it. Has a JC Lind Sticker on it.

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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
I had ridden it the day before so maybe 24hrs
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the heavy duty metal fixture in the back of my building off of the alley. I had it locked up with a heavy duty kryptonite you lock along with a heavy duty kryptonite chain I was informed by my landlord this morning that my bike was missing and he checked the security cameras, and although they could not make out the description of the person stealing the bike, they saw sparks and heard noises at 4 AM or so on the footage. We are checking with neighbors to see if their cameras could determine what vehicle it was these people came in at least , the only item left on the scene when I checked the location this morning was one of the very thick chain links that have been cut with an angle grinder in half in order to remove the locks. The bike also was locked at the wheel with a café lock. It had a bike cover on it as well.