Recent Reports

Opus Spark 2

Location

Lee St. Beach
Lee St.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICOG16E0340
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with gold on the seat stays
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used but kept in good condition. Chain was a little rusted. Stolen with black saddle bag and lights. Had a black back rack.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike racks in front of Lee St. Beach in Evanston IL. I left the bike there for a few hours. When I returned to it later that night I found my bike lock beaten and broken open on the ground.

Trek women’s 15” Blue with Basket

Location

Lake view
1519 w Henderson Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike with basket. 5 gear shifts and days Trek.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my Lakeview apartment back porch. Which may have been unlocked. Both my and my brother's Bike (a baby blue 1970s Univega) were stolen

REI Coop 1.1 Step-Thru

Location

Damen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C1ED3986
Size: 
XS
Color: 
teal (Spa Green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Black fenders on front and back, back rack and water bottle cage.

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?: 
overnight

diamond back vintage

Location

home
2251 w warren blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white and red mag wheels. all chrome. lavendar cabling. 1988. white seat. red grips.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
garage door left open and bike was stolen

Fuji Feather

Location

2600 N Milwaukee
2600 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BABY BLUE! White Wheel wall tires. White Seat. White grips. chip on the seat, dings all over the frame.

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?: 
Few Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up the bike at 7:10 pm and was gone at 11~. Bike was parked right on Kedzie and Milwaukee essentially, right across from the Logan Sq. monument. Cable lock was weak but I thought the police presence of the rally and the major street would be enough of a deterrent, but I guess not.

Giant Revolt 2

Location

Humboldt Park
1551 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
KAEK52205
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new gravel bike, WTB gumwall tires. Had a Rapha bar bag on it. Burgundy and black. Bontrager spd pedals.

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 day
Incident Description: 
A young man posed as maintenance and got into our locked and secure building, taking a bike that on the porch for maybe 30 minutes.

Trek

Location

Hyde Park
5746 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small-medium
Color: 
Coppery brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Trek from ~70s. Black handlebar tape.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked outside overnight. Missing this morning.

Pacific Scorpio

Location

Apartment
801 S. Leavitt St. Apt A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has white and black handlebar tape

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My wife uses this bike to ride to the hospital early in the morning. She went to do that today and found it stolen at about 6am on July 23rd. The cable lock was cut and left outside. The bike was locked to the metal railing for the stairs outside my apartment at around 4pm on the 22nd when my wife got home from working.

Trail

Location

721 w Belmont Ave
721 w Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly white with yellow detail

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the bike storage room of my building at 721 w Belmont. When I went to get it today, it was gone! The U-lock was also gone. There was a mugging yesterday right outside in the alley, maybe they are connected? It is a white and yellow fixie.

Trek FX1 Ladies

Location

Residence
Wolcott/Eddy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Slate Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Light green bottle holder. Rear Aluminum Rack. Pinhead wheel and seat locks. Very flat rear tire.

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?: 
Not locked, in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage door was either opened or was accidentally open. Bike was not locked. Thief did not take the second bike in the garage (also unlocked - now secure). No other signs of theft.

Retrospec MARS

Location

4710 N Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
THK170531052
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost Brand new purchase in march of 2019.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike is locked in storage area near laundry room in our apartment building. You have to have a key to get there. Laundry is used for tenants in this building and one across the street. Bike was stolen off the bike rack in this locked area.

All City Space Horse

Location

Andersonville Condo
53XX N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm I believe
Color: 
Light Blue with white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Roughed up bar tape on left drop bar from crash, has Ortlieb pannier rack, and shimano dual clipless/platform pedals.

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
I've been using the gated and locked outdoor storage room to the basement of my condo building to store my bike for the past two years. This morning a neighbor noticed that the door had been unlocked and that my bike was no longer there. I'm kicking myself for not realizing how vulnerable my bike was being locked in this room.

Cannondale Bad Boy 1

Location

2013 W Homer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SA23610
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is pretty much mint. Distinguishing features are lefty fork and belt drive.

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?: 
4 hrs
Incident Description: 
My garage door bounced without me knowing. Bike was gone when I came back out. I have video footage of the thief.

Fuji Absolute 1.7 Flat bar road bike

Location

Foster Avenue Beach House
5200 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
flat top bar, with white & red details. Very well cared for.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at Foster Ave beach house. Went for a walk. When I came back bike and lock were gone.

Schwinn 21 speed Mountain Bike

Location

Across from Nonnina restaurant
321 N Clark St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black and matte black frame with silver shocks on the front. Mostly new looking, some drywall dust and splatter on it from my garage and a silver cup holder on the handle bars. Bike has disc brakes and no discernable damage.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to lunch, locked up our bikes, came out and saw a dive bike lying on the sidewalk near where our bikes were parked. As we approached we realized that my bike was stolen and the divvy bike was left in its place.

State Core-Line

Location

Binny’s Beverage Depot
3000 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has tan handlebars and seat with white wheels

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside Binny’s at the corner of Clark and Wellington

Trek FX1

Location

1522 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large bike, meant for taller individuals
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was created for people taller than 6'3'' so it is larger than usual. A pink lock was attached and someone cut it off. The bike was in excellent condition

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 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?: 
for about 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my back at the back of my apartment per usual after using it around 7pm (in a very residential area) - went on a walk during my lunch break and it was missing (3pm today) so someone must have stole it over night or in the morning. The lock was cut off. Was hidden under our back porch deck too. I live in the western part of Lakeview

Trek Verve 3

Location

Edgewater
5534 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU082C7055R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purchased in June 2020

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a gated parking area beneath apartment building while out of town. My partner's bike was stolen at the same time. Stolen between 7am Friday, July 17 and 11am Monday, July 20, 2020.

Trek FX 2

Location

Edgewater
5534 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2020 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU087C7141R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purchased in June 2020

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off of a bike rack in a gated parking area beneath apartment building while me and my partner were out of town. My partner's bike was stolen at the same time; his lock was cut, mine was missing. Stolen between 7am Friday, July 17 and 11am July 20, 2020.

Peugeot

Location

1235 W. George St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike frame with newish components. Dual side pedals (flat and clip-in). Red/yellow stripe accent on the frame. Otherwise black. Had a small pouch under the seat a the time of theft. Also a rubber phone holster on the handlebars.

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 year
Incident Description: 
Stolen from inside a locked residential garage, inside a plastic storage container (not locked) behind a car.