Recent Reports

Trek FX 3

Location

809 w cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a P with the shape of Oregon in the center of the P on the front of the bike. There is also a sticker with a wheel and America written in the center. There’s a black water bottle holder attached as well as an attachment on the back for a dog cart.

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 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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Wooden rail was pulled off

Trek 4300

Location

Lane Tech High School
2501 W Addison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
1037U028
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Orange / Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good Condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
During the School Day (7:3am - 3pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike racks outside school during the school day. The lock was cut and bike was taken.

Make: FUJI Model: DECLARATION SS

Location

Brian Martin
2839 N. Southport Ave Apt. GDN
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 29, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FY20KY1506
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New and perfect 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since the purchase in March of 2021
Incident Description: 
Yesterday we noticed that the bike was missing from the ground level basement. We have not checked on the bike in about 3 weeks, so the incident could have happened any time over the last 3 weeks. Whoever took it entered through the back door.

Fuji absolute 1.1

Location

Andros taverna
Miluwakee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 7, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21 inch frame
Color: 
Silver w red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, lightweight, no marks/scratches

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Friend and I went biking in Logan square, parked in front of dental minds and andros taverna. I used a cable with u lock. Unfortunately didn’t lock it properly. Mine got stolen, hers did not get stolen. Her bike was bright blue, single speed. Mine is multi gear and silver

Trek Domaine AL 3

Location

Condo building garage
Racine & Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU082C1855N
Size: 
47CM
Color: 
Blue/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. Has a small blue and white oval sticker on it needed to keep the bike in my condo building garage.

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?: 
Several months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my "secure" condo building parking garage - the building management does not allow us to lock the bikes to the railing in the garage, which is why it was not locked.

specialized

Location

543 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
green/teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black child seat attached to back of bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
My son parked the bike on the street on Belmont just east of Broadway at 5:30pm. He says the bike was gone at 1pm.

Raliegh Detour 4.5 Step-thru Womens bike

Location

1518 West Jonquil Terrace, Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
bus021521601
Size: 
Women
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Rainbow sticker. Alund swedish flag sticker. Engraving (I think 'JA' )

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: 
Garage door was left open and thieves took the bike from the garage

Bianchi Via Nirone

Location

Jefferson Park
5335 w Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK065651M 04M BA89003
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black & Bianchi green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Have two water bottle holders in Bianchi green. Pedal are clip on on side & reverse regular flat pedal.

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?: 
Stored in private garage
Incident Description: 
Biked stored in garage. Door didn’t close behind me, was gone from 12:00pm to 1pm. Bike was taken and they left their crappy bike. Photo is exact same model but not my exact bike.

Giant Contend AR-1

Location

Home
1100 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K9FK73933
Size: 
Giant Medium/Large (approx 56)
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2021 model, almost new condition. Originally had a black rack installed - will probably be removed since Kryptonite U-Lock is attached.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Garage breaking & entering. Door lock was picked. Video captured.

SE Bikes Draft Single Speed Fixie - Red - 60cm - No Logos Or Emblems

Location

7701 N Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PF100927
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It looks practically brand new I hand cleaned at the night before

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?: 
It wasn't. Someone must have found an open door and walk through my gangway.
Incident Description: 
I went to sleep last night at about a quarter to 4 then woke up this morning at like 10 AM and it was gone so assuming that someone walked through the gangway and saw it sitting there and just picked it up so it has no markings it's just a very large bike that's red the handlebars are black and the grips are like an Orange reddish color.

Trek DualSport 2

Location

Across from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 E Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Female medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 3yo and has attached front and rear splash guards (homemade and slightly bent) and back rack to attach paneer. There was a rear circular bike light at the time of theft. Front tire has an led light display. May have scratches on frame from theft.

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?: 
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?: 
8:45a until theft, found missing at 5:40p
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to pole across from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab routinely used during working hours with u lock around frame and cable through front wheel. Left outside at 8:45a and returned at 5:40p and my cut open U lock and cable were all that was left.

Schwinn

Location

1256 W westgate terrace
West Westgate Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 7, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black with a blue is tint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A bit dirty with a lock on the handle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen most likely in the middle of the night. I left it out because I thought the neighborhood was safe due to it seclusion

Don’t remember

Location

1256
West Westgate Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black with kind of a dark blue tint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A bit dirty may have bike lock on the handle

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 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?: 
Was not locked but behind a gate
Incident Description: 
I didn’t even know it was gone. I thought this neighborhood was safe given all the families that live here and the gate and general secluded ness

Specialized Dolce

Location

Condo
2112 W Rice St. Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Aqua and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Not a lot of scratches. Had a Sigma Cyclo-Computer on the handlebar. Had a Giant bag under the seat. Black water bottle holder on 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked storage room, inside of a locked garage. Both garage and storage unit were broken into and the bike, helmet, locks were all removed.

Specialized Allez Satin Black/Cast Battleship 54

Location

Condo
2112 W Rice St. Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606028251N
Size: 
54
Color: 
Satin Black/Cast Battleship
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, matte coloring. Brand new. Had a bag on it near the handles and a water bottle holder. Should have had a lock on it too.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
I found my previously locked storage unit inside my locked garage was compromised by crowbar and the bike inside was removed along with another Specialized bike. Bikes had U-locks and chain locks on them, of which all were removed.

Harper Fixie Bike- Single speed

Location

Lions Court Apartments
Windsor Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Olive green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new bike. It’s an olive green bike with brown handles. Has the logo “Retrospec” in white letters. The seat is also brown matching the handles. The tires are thin with a silver lining

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?: 
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?: 
Less than a day
Incident Description: 
The bike was last used and locked up in the same place it’s always locked in front of the apartment building I live in. I don’t know how the bike was taken. It was locked with a ulock to the fence. Both the lock and bike are missing

Specialized Allez Sport

Location

Houndstooth Saloon
Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. A few scuff marks and dings where the aluminum is showing beneath the paint. The handlebars are black and the tape is a little loose. It has a brand new cassette and chain. The front and back tires are different brands. One of the tires has a blue stripe around it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was hooked up to a fence outside my apartment. I believe someone came in the fence, unhooked my bike, and took it.

Gazelle Cabby Cargo Bike

Location

4620 N Springfield Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Silver and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large Cargo/Family Bike. It's a box bix with a large basket on the front ( see pictures)

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?: 
under bike cover
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from our back yard. Gate was not locked but it was closed.

Raleigh Tripper

Location

4342 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U152u15341
Size: 
58
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers. Satan decail. Single speed. Disk breaks

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
One day, I leave it there nightly
Incident Description: 
Was in a locked, enclosed area of the building

Schwinn Caliente

Location

Alley Garage
1340 W. Walton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 25, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" tires
Color: 
Black frame with White Grip and White Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition. Older model Schwinn Caliente. All black frame, white grip on Drop Bars, and white seat. Kryptonite U-lock mounted on the top frame. Front & Back Bell Sports Radian LED 850 light set.

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?: 
Neighbor left garage door open for a 3 day period. Bike was not locked, since it was inside garage.
Incident Description: 
Garage door in alley was left open by neighbor sometime between 10/17-25. Neighbor is refusing to give more detail since they are liable. I was out of town, but when I returned on 10/26 bike was gone. Was not locked up, since it was inside the garage.