Recent Reports

Diamondback Podium 1

Location

Lincoln Park
645 W Belden Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had aero bars and one front and two back lights as well as a small light bar on the center bar of the frame when it was stolen. The back wheel skewer was not original, but instead had a silver one used for the bike trainer. Had two bottle holders. One bottle holder is broken, and the other is newer. The bike seat had a padded seat cover when it was stolen. The back wheel also had a Garmin speed sensor.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was stolen from the second-floor patio entrance of my apartment. I had it locked on the stair rail of the patio. My dog heard a sound outside at around 11:10pm and the bike was gone along with the lock when I went to check. The thief left a Marianos' paper bag with a FedEx package I believe was also stolen (address: 2249 N Burlington St) and a can of beer inside. Looked around the neighborhood and saw a teenager or early twenties white male holding a skateboard and wearing a cap who looked to be out of place. He was possibly an accomplice.

Raleigh

Location

Renne Granville Grossman Residential Commons
South Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, about 20 years old. Silver water bottle holder inside frame. Mirror attached to end of left handle bar (not in pictures).

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?: 
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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
I was in an allergy fugue on Thursday so the bike likely went missing between about noon on Thursday and when I noticed it missing at noon on Friday. The bike and lock were both completely gone.

Tern HSD P9

Location

Home
2622 W Diversey , 402
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AA11034829
Size: 
20
Color: 
Ted
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
E bike tern bicycle with captain chair black.

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 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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Broken in to the garage and cut the lock and stole the bike and battery charge e

Cannondale CAAD10

Location

Andersonville residence
5400 block N. Glenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PMO 1390
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, two water bottle holders, minimal distinguishing features

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?: 
Stored in basement for years, between rides
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from basement of our locked building sometime between Sat Aug 21 4pm and Tues Aug 23 6:30 am. Many other bikes and other items were left alone, but this bike and another high-value road bike were both stolen. Method of entry into the building is unknown, but there have been a lot of strangers in and out due to two condo units being currently for sale. (realtors, movers, potential buyers, stagers, photographers, inspectors)

Bianchi Intenso

Location

Andersonville
5647 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK792828N
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black with Celeste accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Some signs of wear on frame. Handle bar tape has a chunk missing. No bianchi logo on the front.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from apartment building in Andersonville

Juiced hyperscrambler 2

Location

2700 West Lunt Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
LB142021080147
Size: 
3ft
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Juiced hyper scrambler 2. Red and chains marks by the steering wheel. Has one battery on it no keys. Needs key to turn on

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

Centurion Le Mans

Location

Logan Square
2606 N. Spaulding Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Blue, white, rainbow handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition - The tape on the handlebars is multicolored. There is a "Working Bikes" logo.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I believe my bike was stolen last night, as I saw it during the day. There were men working on the building, and the door was propped open with a concrete bucket, and I was in a rush and didn't lock up the bike.

Specialized allez

Location

3143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006006909R
Size: 
61'
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had an iron man sticker on it

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked overnight and was missing by morning

Specialized Allez

Location

5700 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606064439M
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder; pretty good condition

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for months, it's the building's bike room
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen, along with others, from the buildings' bike room, a secured location.

Trek Emonda ALR 4

Location

2300 W Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EMO022589022L
Size: 
62
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Black Bike - White Handle Bar Tape - Front tire is thinner than back tire

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Anderson Point
5700 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu028xc2676s
Size: 
M
Color: 
Charcoal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kickstand of same color on the left; water bottle holder; Bike is in pretty good condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for months, it's the building's bike room
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the building's bike room.

SE Draft lite

Location

Rogers Park
Jarvis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, bullhorns, big scratch right lower main tube

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
None except bike loss

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Pittsfield Apartments
55 E Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 IN
Color: 
Black and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wide seat, tires have about 600 miles on them, back wheel axle is different than front wheel

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike post in front of the apartments across the street from subway, went inside for a few hours, came back and it was gone

Trek Dual Sport 2 2020

Location

East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new

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

Kestrel

Location

Apartment building
2619 W Agatite Ave Apt 3A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White/cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a brown leather seat.

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?: 
It was in the location for 2 weeks or less
Incident Description: 
Not sure when it was stolen, I was out of the country for two weeks.

2014 Fuji Declaration

Location

Apartment Building
6808 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black drop bars, toe straps, vanity Texas license plate "Brandon", front fork slightly bent, left handle bar has integrated side mirror.

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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in an apartment deck behind a metal gate. The lock on the gate does not work.

All City Gorilla Monsoon

Location

TEFL
916 W Diversey
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Camp and go slow bar tape, leather brooks saddle, rather large scratch on left side of top tube. Scratches on the head tube around where the cables rub agains the frame, small plastic sticker there to prevent further scratches.

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 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?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside overnight and someone cut or broke the lock in the middle of the night

Ride1Up, Core5

Location

Foxtrot
1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte grey bike with black Topeak rack and blue bungee cables. At the time, there was a "Property of The Field Museum" sticker located on the frame below the seat.

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 street sign.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to street sign in front of Foxtrot at 1576 N Milwaukee Ave.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

alley
2444 West Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Slate grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has a black rack over the rear wheel for a kids seat but the kids seat is not attached.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Crime of opportunity. Garage was open for a couple minutes waiting for a contractor to arrive. Bike was hanging in garage. This guy (pictured) walked up, took it down, and biked away east to Western.

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

Courtyard behind Ranallis
1934 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU030XC4544T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New - Stamp Two pedals - Selle Royal seat - OLight headlight and taillight - Top Tube Bag

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief cut the cable going around the pole and rode away with u-lock and cable still attached to the frame