Recent Reports

Specialized Allez Sport

Location

Edgewater
5653 N. Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches. Had a small pouch on the back seat and stickers with my name on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months

Giant Avail 2

Location

In the alley behind Dollar Tree at 4734 Western Ave, my garage is across from them
Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have a link to exactly what it looks like. But it is red, had white taped handlebars, and had an odometer on the right side (I think it was the right side).

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?: 
About a year
Incident Description: 
I believe my garage door was open by accident and it was taken from the garage while I was gone for a couple hours.

Orange Specialized 2021

Location

1000 n lasalle st (rear resident lot, spot 45)
1000 n lasalle dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
S4
Color: 
Coral Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, clear frame protection all around, all stock parts besides black raceface Chester pedals.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My grey Kia Sportage SUV was stolen around 9pm, the car was locked with my orange 2021 specialized stumpjumper in the back of the car. The car was located in the private lot in the rear of my residential building (1000 n lasalle). Security cameras clearly show three people who appear to be male in winter masks, one with a bright red jacket, looking into the car, roaming around the vicinity, then eventually breaking into the car and driving away, stealing both the car and the bike. The entire incident was caught on camera. The police eventually located the car, but when they found it, my bike is no longer in it.

Salsa Journeyman Claris 700 Copper 52

Location

Apartment
417 N Noble St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H19406461
Size: 
52
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. It had (I believe) x2 orange water bottle holders mounted both beneath the seat and on the fork of the bike

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?: 
60-90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Propped up my bike against my garage as I had to run inside for a Microsoft Teams meeting right as I got home from riding. Came back outside after the meeting, and the bike was gone

Trek Verve 3 Disc

Location

Old building for Rehabilitation institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU231XC0365S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Mulsanne Blue (TREK is written in bright green color)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased end of summer 2022, practically new in perfect condition. One distinguishing feature is that there is a

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?: 
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?: 
couple of hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to bike lock in front of my work building Downton Chicago at 10am. When I finished the work around 3pm, the bike was no longer there. Lock was missing to as well as white Giro helmet.

Trek FX1 Disc

Location

Clybourn metra station
clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few dents in frame. Was an “easy step over 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 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?: 
Bike Lock station right by the UP-N and UP-NW Clybourn Metra stop. Stolen 1 week ago (on 12/7)

2022 Marin Presidio 1 - City Commuter Bike

Location

Presidential Apartments
800 Hinman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a water bottle holder and pump holder on bottom frame, and a U-lock holder on the upper frame. There is a small black bell on the handlebars and a repair pouch under the seat. There is a sticker on the top frame saying it is registered with the city of Evanston, and the registration should belong to me.

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?: 
A month and a half
Incident Description: 
Noticed another bike was in mine's place the day after I got back from a week-long trip. I think I last saw it a day or so before leaving.

Trek 7.5 FX Livestrong

Location

432 w surf
Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano brakes, road tires, great condition. Had underseat bag.

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from apartment bike room.

2022 Cannondale Treadwell 2 LTD RAW Small

Location

1350 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME26113
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Only rode 2 times prior to theft

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 bike rack.

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?: 
Daily

2021 Cannondale Top Stone 4 Black Magic XL

Location

420 W Belmont Ave, Apt 25D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC41583
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Only rode for 1 fall season

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 bike rack.

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?: 
Daily

Tribe

Location

2639 N Emmett Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Purple/ grey frame, purple seat and handle bars, green rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Within 30 min my bike was stolen from my garage.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

KSquare Apartments
1749 N Wells St. Unit 1111
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2251S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new other than deep scratches to the front fork.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few months, but I checked on it almost daily
Incident Description: 
According to the building security video, an unknown/unauthorized person entered the building and accessed the locked bike storage room. This person then cut the lock to my bike and stole the bike. I found remnants of the cut lock on the floor.

1999 Cannondale R2000

Location

1724 W 21st Street CH1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small (50 cms)
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. Shimano Flight Deck shifter.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I do not know the exact time that it was stolen, only that it was taken from the storage/laundry room underneath our house in the middle of the night.

Trek FX

Location

Apex Condominiums
859 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU256XC2738S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just purchased one month prior to being stolen, new condition.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen 3 minutes before I arrived home to my garage parking spot at 859 W Erie St, Chicago 60642. I did not see the bike thiefs, but later weeks we discovered video that captured the theft on video on my the building. My bike was stolen along with my garage neighbor's bike. I attempted to upload photos of the bike thiefs to the below uploads, but the file is too large.

Raleigh Hybrid

Location

933 Belle Plaine Ave
933 West Belle Plain Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black mens hybrid bike. Rear rack installed. May still have rear light attached.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Years
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred within a parking garage that tenants have access to. Garage door was malfunctioning and left open.

WethePeople Battleship Dan Kirk Signature BMX

Location

Downtown
Wabash and Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
20"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition. White tires showing evidence of skid burns, frame was covered in stickers and hand-painted artwork, including on the headset. Purchased from Let's Roast Cycles.

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?: 
Bike was on the front of a CTA bus I was riding on.
Incident Description: 
My son was riding a #60 CTA bus. The bike was on the front storage rack. At some point close to Wabash and Washington, he exited the bus and did not grab the bike. Somewhere between there and the end of the line at the CTA garage at 357 S Kedzie, the bike was removed from the bus. CTA said the bike was not reported to lost and found by the driver and no other garage reported it turned in, either.

Specialized CrossTrail Mechanical Disc

Location

Residence
Grace Street & Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2022 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920546654P-5680432
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Neon Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Color matched Specialized Grips, Specialized side mounted bike pump, Specialized kickstand, Specialized under-seat pouch containing headlight and tail light, mushroom style bell

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?: 
June 2022
Incident Description: 
Bike was discovered missing from garage on Saturday 11/19 and was last seen on Tuesday 11/15.

Huffy Nighthawk

Location

Cta Blue line
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I made this Ebike. It has a battery mounted in the center with a chain and a ULock and duct tape. and a hub motor on the back. It has a blue LED throttle.

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?: 
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?: 
CTA uic Halsted stop. Thursday 11/18- sunday 11/20
Incident Description: 
I had come home from visiting my girlfriend. Got off the UIC halstead stop to see my bike missing

Specialized Crossroads Hybrid Women's

Location

Uptown
931 West Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27" tires 48cm/19' frame
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
27 speed, disc brakes, quick release wheels and seat, front suspension, 27" tires, 48cm/19" frame, Women's, like new conditon, back flat rack, puch under seat, and flashing lights on back wheel, bell and holder for front light on handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
My neighbor noticed a number of open packages left opened in our laundry room so I suspect the bike was stollen at this time as I was out of town. Laundry room was unlocked but bike was locked to rack on wall through tire and frame.

Retrospec Amok

Location

Hyde Park
5531 South Everett Avenue, Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TFS232932
Size: 
58cm L
Color: 
Matte Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is lightly used but in very good condition. It has a small taillight and headlight installed, along with a rear rack installed over the rear tire. It has a sticker on the frame, near the middle of the frame's lower bar, for Small Shops bike shop, where I bought it from.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the locked storage room for the Everett Hyde Park apartment building. It was stolen sometime between the afternoon of November 10th and the early morning of November 16th 2022.