Recent Reports

Specialized Globe Haul

Location

Rogers Park Metra Station Greenleaf
Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Light blue gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent shape, some scratches and rub marks, and the rear deck has a chunk missing in the back right hand corner. Wood is starting to degrade from being wet. Brown handles and seat, Scwalbe tires. Also at the time it was taken had two stickers, a lighting bolt saying Action-Squad and a cartoon hop leaf on a Chicago flag background.

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?: 
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?: 
Rogers Park Metra Station. 6:15am to 4:30pm

Tern GSD S10

Location

Saint Louis Ave.
3633 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AA80635743
Size: 
Large cargo bike, about 65 lbs.
Color: 
Dark blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front black cargo rack attached, rear cargo bags, brown leather Brooks saddle, electric folding cargo bike. White helmet and bike lock in cargo bags. Stolen from garage in Avondale/Irving Park.

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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Thief caught on camera breaking into locked garage and carrying out the bike. Carried it south down the alleyway (assuming he couldn't figure out how to turn it on or get the kickstand up). Wearing a CUBS baseball hat, two hoodies, black track pants with red stripe down side. Very short hair cut, white male, 30's. Average build.

Giant momentum

Location

Garage
Block of 3100 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 31, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K47047867
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. It has a yellow u-lock attached to the back above the rear wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was unlocked inside my covered garage. Someone broke into the side door.
Incident Description: 
Someone with large Fila shoes kicked down the side door to my garage and broke the wooden door frame. They stole my bicycle, fahgettubouit ulock locked to the back (see photo), my bike lights, and my bern bicycle helmet. The incident occurred sometime between 9:30pm 5/31/21 - 9:00am 6/1/21.

Specialized Hardrock

Location

River North
Grand Avenue, near Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tar splattered on back frame; rust

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 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?: 
Less than a day
Incident Description: 
Stolen overnight from bike rack; U lock was secured over wheel, frame and bike rack. Their Left the front wheel and lock

2020 Specialized Allez

Location

3809 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc006002964r
Size: 
56
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pedals are shimano road bike clip-in pedals. No damage on bike, brand new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Overnight

Felt AR1 2015

Location

Dammrich Rowing Center
Oakton St
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F509D0565
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano Ultegra, Mavic Cosmic wheels, white seat, and white bar tape

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut and bike stolen at the dammrich rowing center

Cannondale

Location

1517 W Nelson Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MB57107
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
BBQ (Black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No distinguishing features, bought within the last couple years and in great condition

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike is stored their all the time
Incident Description: 
Garage door was accidentally left open and bike was taken from garage. It was mounted to a wall hanger, but not locked

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

1940 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, May 30, 2021 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602054000P
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. The seat was replaced with a SGODDE Comfortable Bike Seat- Replacement Wide Bicycle seat from Amazon. There is a headlight and tail light on the bike as well. The pedals were SHIMANO PD-EH500.

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?: 
It had been there for 2 weeks, but it was last seen on 5/28.
Incident Description: 
I walked into my garage to rearrange some items and realized that my bike and golf clubs had been stolen. The garage is always locked and the only people that have access to it are my fiancé, myself, and my two neighbors. The bike was not locked because the garage is locked so the thief took the bike and clubs and left. My neighbors stated they last saw the bike on Friday, 5/28.

Surly Pack Rat Flat Bar

Location

My Old Apartment
1634 N Milwaukee Ave Apartment 3R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 30, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M18021823
Size: 
26"/38cm
Color: 
Steel Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new, scuffs around handlebars. VERY SMALL. Like, looks like it's for someone under 5 feet. A few rust colored spots around from where it was stored, but those could be cleaned off. Last time I saw it, it had a black 9" U lock on the flat bar

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked inside my 3rd floor apartment. It had the U lock affixed to the body, but not locked onto anything. Someone broke into my home and took it. When I arrived home, my doors were kicked open and my bike was done, with its U lock.

Motobecane Fixie Cafe

Location

1849 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 29, 2021 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, new tires + chain, rear bike rack, very high seat

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack ~830pm, was gone by 6am. No sign of lock. Other (locked) bikes in the courtyard were also stolen.

Schwinn

Location

Jefferson Park
3300 Kilbourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 28, 2021 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
tandem bike was stolen today from my garage, in the 3300 block of Kilbourn. It's a black Schwinn Tandem, with turquoise blue lettering.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Hi my tandem bike was stolen today from my garage, in the 3300 block of Kilbourn. It's a black Schwinn Tandem, with turquoise blue lettering. Please be on the lookout. Appreciate any help in locating it.

Trek dual sport 8.4 2016

Location

Mayfair
Across the street 5343 w foster av
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
8wtu105c2031k
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition It has white trek decals sticker on both sides of frame And white shimano decals in the bottom rear frame both sides Bontrager pedals Red bottle holder Wtb volt saddle Bontrager rims and tires Hydraulic disc brakes Color red Front suspension fork

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 10 am cameback at 11 pm it was gone
Incident Description: 
On my way to work i got a flat rear tire walked bike to fostee and kostner locked it with U lock frame and front wheel separate chain locked rear wheel to school bus sign on foster av in the mayfair neighborhood chicago ill 60630 north side

1980s Trek 400 series

Location

S. Blackstone Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in very good condition. The paint is unchipped and it had received a tune-up within 3 months of being taken, which included a polishing of all metal components. The bike has its original Bontrager tires (27"), avocet seat, and downtube shifters; and is outfitted with a rear cargo rack, toe clips, and side-view mirror on the front handle bars (though any of these components could, of course, be removed). The Trek logo runs vertically down the seat tube. (N.B. The image provided below is taken from what I believe might have been thief's Ebay listing for my bike, now defunct.)

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
I went out of town for several months on the morning of November 27, 2020 and left my bike locked in the private bike room of my apartment complex, alongside the bikes of other residents. I returned on the afternoon of May 26, 2021 to find that my bike lock had been cut and my bike stolen. I am unsure of when in the course of my absence it was taken, but access to the bike room requires a building key, so it was likely an inside job.

Schwinn Admiral Hybrid Bicycle, 700c wheels, 7 speeds, womens frame, blue

Location

South Loop Market
235 West Van Buren St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition/ has black adapter attached on real wheel for kids' trailer/ Gear not working properly

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of South loop Market at VanBuren/Franklin Street intersection around 6pm on Tues May 25th .I left it overnight in front of the store and when i checked it on Wednesday evening it was missing. Bike was locked with Cable lock to Bike rack and i recently attached an black adapter for my kid's trailer to the rear wheel. Please .. please help me find it as i really love my bike.

Specialized

Location

6115 S. Drexel Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black, very large

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

Bianchi Via Nirone 7

Location

1650 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK521963R
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, barely used bike. Black water bottle holder added to the frame. Upgraded with second set of brakes on handle bars.

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: 
Masked man entered building, pocketed two cameras, and proceeded to garage area of building and stole two bikes.

FUJI 2.1

Location

Aldi
201 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD212L01570
Size: 
19
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition Light blue FUJI bike with a U LOCK attached to the frame

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to the rack while I went in to grab something from ALDI. Lock was cut and bike was stolen

Trek

Location

Aldi
201 w division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, has lock attached on the frame

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?: 
5 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Aldi in old town

Schwinn

Location

2040 N Milwuakee
N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 24, 2021 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue, Silver, with red lettering.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition. Two water bottle holsters on the frame (one on the vertical frame and one on the frame connecting to the handlebars). Bike seat wiggles a bit.

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 to 2 hours

Brand:liv, and model: bliss

Location

Lakeview
3615 N Paulina St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
13" frame, 26" wheels
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used but good condition

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 street sign.

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?: 
27 hours at most
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of my building on 3615 N Paulina St at around 9 PM on 5/24/2021. The next day, at 1 PM, I went outside and realized that it was missing with no trace left. There is a school right next to my house so there might be cameras? I had bought it second hand on 5/22/2021 and I ad it for only 2 days. When locking it, I used the same U-lock the I have been using to lock my scooter. Nothing ever happened to my scooter so this is very shocking.