Recent Reports

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Metra Station
Main Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Right yellow glow in the dark tape.

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?: 
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

Urban arrow family

Location

Edgewater
1341 W Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large front loading cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Dutch style cargo bike with e- assist. Stickers in the cargo bin of girl mountain biker, Chicago flag, etc. Reflective silver tape around cargo bin. Rear black rack.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Main storage location
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into with a crow bar. 3 bikes stolen (including another e- bike), including this one. Nothing else of value taken. Seems like a targeted theft.

Trek FX-2

Location

Alleyway
1431 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097CO441M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just had it tuned up last week, 2 new tires, Riverside Bike & Skate (Eau Claire, WI) sticker on frame.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to the bike rack on my car with a combination lock (through wheels onto bike rack) and U lock. I parked my car with the bike locked to it around 9pm, when I came to grab it the next morning, the bike rack had been forcibly removed from my car and discarded down the alleyway. My combination lock was destroyed/cut and left next to bike rack.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Midway CTA Station
4612 W. 59th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There's a "Sanchez Bike Shop" sticker on the bottom of the frame, on top of the "R" of Raleigh A masterlock U-lock locked around the steering wheel A black/orange bike repair kit on the top of the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on the indoor rack in the Midway CTA Station around 8:30 PM. It was raining, so I left my bike there overnight. Returned the next morning around 7 AM and did not see my bike there.

Jamis Trail XR Nickel 19'' XL

Location

University of Chicago
927 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Nickel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new/Additional features are bike stand which was screwed on

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack (front wheel and frame) on university camps (927 E 57th St) using thick chain. Left it overnight outside because it was raining heavily so couldn’t use bike to get back home. Came back in the morning to see chain cut probably with angle grinder. See photo for description of bike.

Schwinn Women’s Circuit 700c/28” Hybrid Bike

Location

2067 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
63” length, 39.3” height
Color: 
Blue/gray/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2020, essentially brand new, has a thin lime green chain snaking around middle bar.

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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of our house. The lock must of been picked because it was left unharmed still locked to the bike rack.

Bianchi Torino

Location

4230 N Broadway St, 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK829154M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large frame gray Bianchi Torino hybrid, with upright riding position, brown handles, and brown seat. Black cupholder and orange bell on handle bars. U lock holder on seat tube. Some small nicks on frame from use.

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?: 
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: 
Bike was stored in a locked storage area under the stairs of our apartment building, behind multiple locked doors and a locked gate. Bike was not locked to anything, as there was not a spot to lock it. Another neighbor’s navy blue bike was also stolen.

Giant TCR C3

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GH4C299
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

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 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen

Rad Power Bike - Rad City 5

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
CU5H21B3089
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scuffs along the battery and handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen along with the 10ft metal shelving unit that it was locked to.

TREK FX2

Location

Home
2043 N Bissell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU283C1366L
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition. Toe clip on right pedal was almost broken off. White water bottle holder attached.

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?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
I do not know the specific time, but it wouldn't let me submit it without putting a time. Bike was parked in our back patio up against the deck. No one but residents can get in from the back alley, but the front two gates are unlocked and anyone can get back there. The bike is not visible from the front gate though.

Rad Power Wagon Rad Wagon 4

Location

2242 N Bissell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4A21B3628
Size: 
Womens bike with toddler seat
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange rad power wagon with toddler seat on the back as well as bag.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all day
Incident Description: 
At 2:03pm on July 3, two Rad power wagon electric bikes were stolen from the back of a house in Lincoln park behind a fence. The bikes were locked to each other and they do not have their batteries in because they were charging inside of the house. The orange bike has 1 toddler seat on the back and the black bike has 2 toddler seats on the back.

Rad Power Wagon Rad Wagon 4

Location

2242 N Bissell Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4H21B1250
Size: 
Men's bike with two toddler seats on the back
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric men's black bike with two blue toddler seats on the back. Bike is missing battery.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all day
Incident Description: 
Two Rad Power Wagons were locked to each other inside of a gate that is behind our house where we park our car. We left and then 20 minutes later the bikes were stolen (as seen on security camera). Both bikes are missing the chargers as they were charging within the home. The black bike has two toddler seats on the back, and the orange bike has one toddler seat.

Orange/ Red GT Aggressor Pro

Location

Railway Plaza Apartment
1803 Continental Ave
Naperville , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new with a phone holder mounted to handle bar and a 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since it was bought
Incident Description: 
Gone on road trip from Friday to Sunday night. Friend asked to use old bike parked at same location and old bike was returned at around 7pm with them reporting to have seen new bike.

Giant

Location

Evergreen Parking Garage
225 N Evergreen Ave
Arlington Heights , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat color is black and yellow

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
June 30 9pm was the last time I saw my bike

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

3750 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0110P544R
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Black/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
near mint, had a coffee cup holder on the handle bar and a ring bell

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone when leaving for work in the morning.

Trek Checkpoint SL 5

Location

Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU138CT0170N
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new condition, 2 water bottle cages and a rear bag mount for saddle bags

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?: 
1 week

Canondale 5

Location

N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike. With hind silver rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours

Bianchi Infinito CV Di2 Ultegra

Location

On the Route Bicycles
3144 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK704231S
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Celeste/Dark Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new road bike. Celeste frame with turquoise accents. 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes. Fulcrum 400 wheels. Pirelli P7 700x28c tires. Reparto Corse stem and handlebars. Reparto Corse carbon seatpost. Fizik Argo Tempo R5 saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stolen on a test ride
Incident Description: 
Person took the bike out for a test ride from our Lakeview location and never returned. We have ID and a card we took from the customer as part of our test ride protocol, but the materials might be fakes.

Specialized Sirrus #2 - Serial #: WSBC011038549T

Location

1110 W Wolfram St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011038549T
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, also a purple helmet was stolen

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored here permanently, garage door was open for 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bikes are kept in garage; we just pulled in with our car, was taking trash to and from through the garage door

Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 4

Location

Garage
3519 W Carroll Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4E20B3110
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new orange Radwagon 4 electric longtail cargo bike set up for toddler transport. Installed accessories included: rear seating with gray padding garden knee pads installed as cushions, with rails for the kids to hold onto. Front metal and wood basket with elastic netting to hold things in place. Also had a phone holder mounted to the handlebars, a rear-view mirror on the left handlebar, a black water bottle cage, and a folding lock mounted to the frame.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked garage was forcibly entered and the garage door opener mechanism was disengaged, garage door opened, and bike was stolen.