Recent Reports

Liv Avail AR (2020)

Location

Home
1535 West Cornelia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 1, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small women's bike
Color: 
yellow & orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike has a fairly distinct frame as it is bright orange and yellow - hard to miss. It has dumb early 2000s stickers on the frame that read "Hottie" & "Angel Crossing." My water bottle holder is also orange, but the metal is cracked. The handlebars, tires, seat, and pedals are all black and the right handlebar wrap is falling off so its hack-job tied together. There is a maintenance pouch under my seat. Otherwise, my bike is in good condition - only 4 years old and I maintain it regularly.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Its the courtyard of my building so its where I lock it whenever I home so the last 9 months give or take.
Incident Description: 
I don't know exactly when it was stolen, but I noticed it was gone the morning of the new year. My bike was locked to the railing of my backdoor stairs in my building's locked courtyard. It appears that someone busted the wood railing piece that my bike was locked to and pulled my bike up the post. There is a loose piece of wood with nails in it nearby that has been carved to a point - unsure if it's related. Also, there is black animal fur wear it was parked - again not sure that's related, but unusual detail for sure.

Trek verve 3

Location

Nelson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu124c5538r
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Used a crow bar to break into garage and stole 2 bikes

Trek FX-1

Location

1421 W Albion AVE unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike needed a tuneup, but workable condition. Gear shift by back tire was grinding and needed work, so a clear flaw. Many stickers on this bike, some unique. A cassette tape sticker, "Sweetwater" company sticker clearly visible in red white and blue, an "I voted" bracelet affixed to the seat bar, many more. Small phone bag on the handle bars with large lock inside.

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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from private apartment building laundry room. Alley gate shows signs of breaking. No evidence to how they entered locked laundry room.

Retrospect Beaumont

Location

4645 North Malden Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 1, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Woman’s
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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?: 
8 months

Cannondale Caad 8

Location

Old Town
1325 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
B1799989
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Gatorskin front tire. Missing spoke in the back. Has two water bottle racks, saddle bag, detachable front and back lights, wireless speedometer. Taken with Kryptolok U bar and cable.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
It was locked to a storage shelf in a building parking garage. They must have taken off two shelves to slip the lock off the corner post. They took apart and reassembled it...

Trek Emonda

Location

Home
Buckingham Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU212XT0030S
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Road Bike, basically brand new. Very tall in size and conspicuous with large Trek logo.

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 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Suspect climbed the fence into an enclosed and locked patio area and went up to the third floor balcony where they forcibly removed the lock and took the bike. In the morning the bike was missing and the patio door was found open.

Trek Verve 2

Location

The Cauldron
1612 w Division st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Ruby Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black wire basket with red flowers clipped on, anti-theft wheels and seat, U-Lock in orange

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?: 
It was inside of a bar
Incident Description: 
Bike was at The Cauldron in Wicker Park at 1612 w Division st inside at the top of the stairs in front of the elevator. Bike was missing when I left work.

2023 Specialized Diverge

Location

Aldi
800 N Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc025016638t
Size: 
52
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, only a few scratches. 2 months old. 2 water bottle holders, rear rack.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Aldi at 800 N Kedzie at 7:10pm on 12/13/23 while I shopped. Lock had been cut in plain sight with bystanders by the time I returned 20 minutes later. Thief captured on security camera

Orbea Vector Drop 55cm

Location

Work
One South Wacker Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new chain, some saddle wear, blue aluminum studded pedals,

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to rack in front of office building at 10am. Returned at 6:30pm only to find my cut lock on the ground.

SCHWINN

Location

450 Plum Creek Dr, 309
Wheeling , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 8, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, new soft saddle, the cable lock is fastened to the front frame near the wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For an hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at bysicle rack of Mariano's supermarket, 2021 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Trek FX 2 WSD DISC

Location

Erie Family Health
2750 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU281C3450N
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Multiple stickers on the frame such as "Doctors without borders," "can you not?," "tundra club," "ovation 309"

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from behind the building of Erie Family Health center

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

Wilson/Beacon St
Beacon St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has kick stand, and phone holder

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?: 
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?: 
5 days

Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ

Location

606 Blue
1743 N LEAVITT ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 4, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Smoke / Black Reflective
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Integrated rear luggage rack and front/rear lights. Yellow air horn on the front of the bike. Pannier and yellow air horn may have been removed. Some scratches on downstem of the bike near the "Specialized" logo.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Typical Storage
Incident Description: 
My e-bike was stolen out of my apartment building's bike room 2/4/23 at roughly 6pm CT. The overall building has restricted access via a key fob system and the bike room does as well (single-point latch on the door). The bike was hung on a vertical bike rack and the frame/helmet was locked via a U-Lock to a cable connected to the bike rack. the bike/helmet were removed by cutting through the bike rack cable. I have pretty good video of the bike thief but unfortunately their face was covered.

Batch The Commuter Bike

Location

My residence
1042 W Webster Ave APT 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow peddles

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was located on the back deck of my apartment on the second floor. Normally there is a gate around the back of my apartment but it was being repaired by the management company (who did not notify us) and while the gate was being repaired, someone stole my bike.

Specialized Expedition

Location

UI Health
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
silver/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pink water bottle holder

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?: 
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 1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen was the bike rack near the North entrance of UI Health. I saw the bike advertised on Facebook marketplace at: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1735648300236742/?ref=search

Huffy Cruiser Brown and Gray 26 inch

Location

West Germania Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Brown and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a copper/brownish basket in front and a cream cup holder. There's a sticker of an old biking permit towards the front of the bike.

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 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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
It was unknown when the person stole the bicycle. I was gone from Wednesday, November 22 to Sunday, November 26 and found it missing on Monday morning November 27.

Mom's bike, unknown

Location

Union station
225 s canal st
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty clean. Curvy frame, slightly less than traditional

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?: 
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 hour and a half
Incident Description: 
Left outside union station for a little over an hour. Returned to be completely missing

Miyata Quick Cross

Location

Artesian and Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R051445
Size: 
22”
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hot pink pedals. Orange handlebar grips

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off of back porch

Brooklyn Bicycle Co Roebling 9spd Hybrid Black 19

Location

The Colonnade Condo
4504 N Clark St Apt 302
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACS230100527
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Litelok X1 U-lock locked to top part of frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle stolen from garage of condo building. Bike frame locked with U lock to Kraser wall anchor installed into brick wall. Brick wall was chipped away at until one of the bolts of the anchor was able to be extracted from the wall

STATE 4130 ALL ROAD

Location

1620 South Michigan Ave Apartment Parkinglot
1620 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
MEDIUM (55CM)
Color: 
BLACK SPARKLE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SHIMANO CLIP/CLIPLESS PEDALS YOKOZUNA BRAKES COMPRESIONLESS BRAKE HOUSINGS WOLF TOOTH CHAINRING Stolen with an old school MTN rack mounted to it Stolen with a large bright purple bottle cage and a black smaller bottle cage Major scratches in the rear dropout/chainstay Major scratches in the top tube The fork is slightly different paint scheme than the frame, it has more of the candy/sparkle effect on it

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?: 
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 WEEK
Incident Description: 
I got home and immediately realized that the bike was stolen.