Recent Reports

Workcycles Secret Service

Location

Home
1511 W Glenlake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AZ2109201
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Dutch city bike. It is an extremely rare bike in excellent condition: green pannier bags on the back rack; dark green milk crate on the front with a JC Lind sticker; Brooks saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
A group of bike thieves hit the garages in the area, claiming many bikes from locked garages (after breaking through locked doors). This bike was locked with a cafe lock, so the back wheel was immobilized.

Canondale Topstone 4

Location

Bike storage in medium sized courtyard apartment building
1250 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC41948
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with an abus folding lock and knog blinder mini square lights.

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in a shared but locked bike storage room

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Lakeview
Belmont avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011248452S
Size: 
large
Color: 
sky blue/light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a year old and in good condition. The front tire was flat when it was stolen. The bike has black rims and secondary color, the primary color is similiar blue of a Divvy bike. This was stolen in Lakeview, out of my condo building. My handle lock is still attached to the bike at time of theft.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over a week
Incident Description: 
My bike was kept in the front foyer of our multiunit condo building. You need a code to enter the building. The next morning it was gone and a different bike was left outside with a lock.

Pure cycle pure fix original

Location

517 S Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black, copper finishes, white walled wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, copper touches, white walled thickslick wheels

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike hidden wonder my porch on Sunday unlocked, Monday morning went to bring it in. Noticed it missing, found someone broke through back gate to get into space between neighboring building and gained access to my front porch by jumping side gate.

State Core Line

Location

1856 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2023 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handles are light brown with a light brown seat. The bike has a bell along with a phone case and U lock.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my 3rd story porch within the locked entry to my unit. Woke up to find it completely gone.

Trek FX3

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, September 4, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU012C6202M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Several scratches

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?: 
6 months

Fuji Marseille 2003 model red and white

Location

Jewel in Lakeview
3531 n Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White and red with a little black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seatpost is seized if I remember correctly. It looks similar to the one in the picture but the tape is plain black and the tires are regular black. The tires were a continental grand prix 4000 s I believe but not the s ii (the original s has been out of production for a while) and I believe the other was a forte but might have been a Vittoria. One was a 23 and one a 25 but I can't remember which was which. If you find this bike and it has either of these tires I guarantee this is it. There also may or not be a velcro drink holder w a silver inside on the left side of the handlebars. Also I believe the plastic cover on one of the shifters may have been cracked or partially broken off

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

Felt V55

Location

923 w belle plaine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
s6kt00530
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It currently has all black wheels, black fenders, a rear rack, and silver pedals where one side is flat, the other is spd. Grip is pretty worn.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ulock and cable lock
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into back storage area to where bikes are stored

Trek Fx 2 disc

Location

Union Station
W Jackson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2000S
Size: 
M
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, phone holder & mirror attached to handlebar

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked outside union station in Chicago from 6a Fri, 9/1. Bike was missing when I returned 9/3 at 12p.

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Algonquin Building 3
1616 E 50th Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rarely used, water bottle attachment plus a rose gold bell on the handlebar.

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?: 
5 weeks

Liv hybrid bike

Location

Home
1537 N Bosworth ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Liv bike hybrid, has water bottle cage

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

Specialized Allez

Location

1203 W Superior St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC618027403K
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Panniere bag

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Urban Arrow

Location

4700 n western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
urban arrow cargo bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Urban arrow cargo bike last seen at 5:00pm, returned at 7:30 pm and bike stolen.

Cannondale

Location

620 W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA34274
Size: 
L
Color: 
Light Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Light gray with teal pedals and handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from back staircase of my building between 3:30PM and 5:00PM. Bike was on the third floor of the building, so thief would have needed to walk/up down stairs in order to retrieve bike.

Giant Roam 4 Disc

Location

Depaul prep High School
3333 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
kagk65231
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
Depaul Prep School

Brodie Romulus

Location

Field & Florist Division
1908 W Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
M (54 cm)
Color: 
Green-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green-gray road/gravel bike, black drop handlebars, black waterbottle holder on right side of front fork, black rack with cable net on the back. Frame a bit scratched, handlebar tape worn, maybe a bit dusty from recent rides but otherwise fair condition.

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 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?: 
30 min - 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to public bike rack around 9:55 am on Thursday, August 31 and found missing around 11:40 am on the same day. A group of men with a bike and couch/ chair were seen on the sidewalk in that area sometime during that time period.

Trek FX 2

Location

2207 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU046XC2413T
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bike has a Quad Lock phone mount installed on the bike stem, a black water bottle holder and a black rear cargo rack

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?: 
Overnight

Canondale Quick

Location

Alley between Dickens and McLean in Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, metal basket on back

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?: 
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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in open stairway, but bike lock was not used. Stairway door was open when I found it, and the bike was gone.

Trek 950, single track

Location

Castaways at north Ave beach
1603 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Trek 950 Mountain Bike with red lettering

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 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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I biked to north Ave beach for my volleyball game and locked my bike to the blue metal fence/walkway at castaways bar (right next to almost 100 other bikes). My bike was locked to the fence just outside where the downstairs bathrooms are located.

Liv Alight 2

Location

Home
6157 N Kenmore Ave, Apt 4N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K3HK63200
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Eucalyptus
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a kick stand and a water bottle holder on the frame. The rear brakes grip a bit, but otherwise it’s in great shape.

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Thief let himself into condo building and garage to steal two bikes.