Recent Reports

Kona Rove

Location

CVS
3033 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F21GLJ604
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Blue frame with tan tires. Also had green/orange bike frame bag and water bottle holster.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lakeview neighborhood at Broadway and Barry. It was locked outside of CVS near Divvy rack on light post. Across from the Bagel and BMO bank along Barry.

Cannondale Top Stone 3

Location

USPS
3635 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AD06807
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in excellent condition. Well maintained and very little cosmetic wear. Tires may show some wear due to normal use.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the post office near Roscoe Village (3635 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) at 4:25pm on Friday, 10/11, and visited a nearby business. I returned to the bike rack one hour later at about 5:30pm and the bike was gone. My ABUS u-lock had been cut and left behind, presumably by a angle grind saw given the clean cuts to the metal and melted rubber at the contact points

Pure Cycle Original RECOVERED

Location

Apartment
masked post-recovery N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PCX062103269
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, phone mount, bike rack

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?: 
2
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Unclear how garage was broken into but bike was last seen on 10/18, when returned from being out of town, bike was gone. Recovered: My bike was found on facebook marketplace and I was able to recover!

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029049046T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plush saddle

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

GT Course. RECOVERED

Location

Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Gunmetal grey / yellow decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom-built from the frame. Green bottle cage and brake housing. 3T Prima bars, woven bar tape with green and yellow triangle pattern. Full Shimano 600 groupset. Sim Works decal on downtube near headtube junction. Bontrager wheels, tires with red stripe. Origin8 seatpost and Specialized Power Comp saddle. 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In locked apartment building basement overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from storage unit in the basement of apartment building. RECOVERY: The bike was posted for sale on FB Marketplace and recovered! Showed up with some friends under the pretense of buying it, then presented the police report from the theft in October and a printout of the Stolen Bike Registry listing! The guy seemed caught in the lie and basically just walked.

TREK DUAL SPORT 3 GEN 5

Location

1451
W Balmoral Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU047XC2361V
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light blue pedals and white water bottle holder, great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
The bike was locked to a chain link fence using a cable and a U-Lock. The fence was cut in two different places where it was locked and they took the bike along with the locks.

Bianchi Impluso

Location

W Olive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It’s a mint green road bike with white 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not applicable
Incident Description: 
My Mother in law left our garage door open and a thief stole my bike

Black Trek FX3

Location

TRAIN MOMENT
167 N Desplaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU093C5638G
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black with White Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White Lettering. Bontrager commuter peddles. New black handle bar grips. $50 finders fee.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left outside of TRAIN MOMENT a gym in the west loop during a workout. After returning from the 45 minute workout bike was gone

Giant hybrid bike

Location

Kostner and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pouch on top tube of main frame

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open for several hours by accident. Only item stolen was our Giant bike.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Ravenswood metra station
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ME39696
Size: 
61
Color: 
Tan with black stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, has an attachment on the seat stem for a rear light

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours

Trek FX2

Location

Ravenswood and Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2118S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had an Eco Rack and foldable basket attached to back. Had a cupholder on the 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?: 
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?: 
Less than 4hrs
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 10am and 2pm.

Trek FX3 2023

Location

Chase Tower
10 S. Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU031XC1647T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hot Pink Bike cage. Small bell with pink brushed aluminum center.

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to public rack around 9:30am with u-lock and a cable through both tires. When I left Chase Tower around 7pm, the bike was gone.

Electric Bike Company/ Custom Model E

Location

Target
1 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
B213200871
Size: 
26 in. Wheels
Color: 
Black frame, Army Green fenders, chain guard and rear rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Only a month old. Black frame with army green fenders, chain guard and rear rack. Black wheels and spokes with RED RIMS. Black front basket with green mesh liner. Basil rear crate.

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?: 
15 Minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to bike rack in front of Target on State St and Madison in the Loop. I locked it up a couple minutes before 7pm, ran into Target for a few things, and was back outside by 7:15pm. Bike gone with cut lock still there. There is a built in alarm that when bike is moved the alarm chirps a few times. If it is sat on, it continues to go off. Apparently that wasn’t enough to deter the thief.

Trek Checkpoint

Location

12 Step House
4454 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU124JC0879U
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black (Deep Dark Blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Month and a half old. Gravel Bike with front and rear lights, saddle pack, phone holder, and bottle cage

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in a 12 step meeting at Sunnyside and Damen. I found the lock cut and on the ground when I came outside at around 12pm and was told that someone saw the lock cut and on the ground around 11:30am as well.

Trek Women’s 820 WSD

Location

Residence
N Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
Standard, fits a small-ish young adult woman
Color: 
White & Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
likely kinda muddy, grey crate on the back, broken wires in the front. metal cup holder in the front connected with zip ties. The WHEELS SAY BONTRAGER!

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 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?: 
a couple hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen between 4:30am saturday and 7pm sunday. It just disappeared, but my roommate saw two ‘teenage’ boys leave from beneath the porch with a bike. That was where my bike was, shortly after I rode it home around 9:30pm Saturday. I have not seen it since then.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Garage
2352 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU253C0256R
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black/Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, water bottle cage, multicolored bell, phone holder

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?: 
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?: 
Permanent storage location
Incident Description: 
We have CCTV footage of the thieves picking the USPS arrow lock and riding out with the bikes.

Trek FX1

Location

625 W. Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU006XC0885S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About three years old, purple water bottle holder on the frame, some scuff marks along the frame, reflective light below seat and light on handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
A few nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight for several nights, discovered it missing the morning of 10/11 with no evidence of how it was stolen.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

2352 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011248680R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, phone holder on the handlebar, front and back bike lights.

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?: 
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 Days
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into apartment building garage and cut the bike lock.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Alley behind
1829 w superior st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M18030678
Size: 
64
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black front rack and silver rear rack installed. Thule front mounted child bike seat attachment installed. Burley trailer attachment installed on rear wheel. Red panniers were on bike when stolen.

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
Incident Description: 
Removed from garage that was open overnight.

Trek Verve 1 Disc

Location

434 W diversey parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU320XC0830S
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Including Project 529 Shield: FCNNGZT

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
No idea when bike was taken, as I was out of town while it was locked.