Recent Reports

Trek Jetta 850

Location

Bike room
Clark & North
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
G118304
Size: 
16.5
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1996 Mountain Bike with a Jetta 850 on the Trek bike with San Francisco registration and CSVCA#1 bike stickers, Bontrager rear frame for bike basket.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Many years in a locked room, with a bike lock and locked to a bike stand and my other bike--reported that one on 6/26/2020
Incident Description: 
I believe someone who lives in the building or maintenance stole the bike as they are the only people who would have access to a locked bike room.

Vilano TUONO

Location

Lincoln Park
2270 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0320192083
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish, has sliver water bottle holder that I installed myself. Custom kickstand attached.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Taken from outside of my house over night.

Cannondale M400

Location

home
1234 N. Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, pink tape on grips, new tires and seat, working bikes sticker on frame.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked yard. We found the gate open, and the bike missing with the lock. Bike was locked with a brand new U lock and cable through frame and tire. I have had this bike exactly 31 days.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Bike room
Clark & North
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU103C0406E
Size: 
15
Color: 
Platinum (grey)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a bontrager rear interchange bracket for a bontrager basket. It had CSVCA #1 stickers. It was stolen from my bike room.

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?: 
9 years except for when I rode it.
Incident Description: 
It is unknown exactly when the bike was stolen. The fact that is was stolen was realized on June 20, 2020 as it was no longer in the locked bike room in the building where I live and own a condo. And, the bike, my other bike and three locks were all missing/stolen as well.

RECOVERED: Klein

Location

Edgewater
Thorndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 speed silver road bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked and I was present outside
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while I was present, robbery. On 6/28, victim reported that the bike was recovered.

Tribe bicycle co.

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black with one gold wheel, gold chain, gold seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with gold/yellowish seat. Black rear wheel, gold front wheel and a black sticker on the frame that says “shin happens”

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a wooden porch in my building in Logan square which I’ve done a million times before. It’s a safe yard. Neighbors were having a party and it disappeared.

Nishiki Manitoba

Location

oak ave
River Forest , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 26, 2020 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good shape. Little to no rust, air pump mounted on side of bike, black bottle holder

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?: 
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?: 
2 months

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Residence at 3006 W Wilson
Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Lock mount on frame and bicycle light mount on handlebars. Slight tears in grip tape.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting on side of residence unlocked, but hidden. Owner sits near window normally to monitor bike. Thieves waited for owner to leave temporarily.

Nishiki Sport Road Bike (Late 80s?)

Location

3247 Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Maroon red vintage Nishiki with a beige seat (with studs) and beige handlebar wrap, with gold lettering. It has 2 "Working Bikes" decals on the frame, may still have a removable rear fender, and a black pouch under the seat. It has a heavy silver kickstand.

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 week
Incident Description: 
Unclear when it was stolen - sometime in the past week. It was in a locked garage.

Liv Alight

Location

Ace Apartments
1023 North Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old. Good shape. Green lettering

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Incident happened within the week of 6/18-6/28

Schwinn Women's Standpoint 27.5" Mountain Bike

Location

1101 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
038675209336
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, it was stolen 5 days after I bought it. Bike is gray with blue details.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike near the corner of S Wabash Ave and E 11th St at 10AM on Monday, June 22nd. When I came back to get it around 8PM my bike was not there, my lock had been cut and was lying on the ground. It was a brand new bike, I bought it from Dick's Sporting Goods last week.

Giant Roam 3 Disc Hybrid

Location

McDonald's
2707 N. Milwaukee
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TEMP1007620
Color: 
Black / Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Virtually brand new (3 weeks old). Bike was very dark gray with the word "GIANT" on 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 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 5 minutes
Incident Description: 
My son called from McDonald's at 2707 N. Milwaukee (Logan Square) telling me that his bike (bought new 3 weeks prior) had been stolen. He had locked the frame and front wheel to the bike rack and said he was inside for less than 5 min but came out and it was gone.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

825 N Marshfield Unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011019744R
Size: 
XL Frame 26" Wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
The Bike and lock were both stolen from the Garage. The bike was U-locked to itself.

Giant Escape

Location

Private resident garage
3140 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C51F5769
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some rust on handlebar, Kozy’s Cyclery sticker.

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?: 
36 hours since bike was last seen
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in private tenant only garage. Stolen sometime between Sun 6/21 10pm and Tuesday 6/23 5pm. Likely somebody entered via garage door after a resident exited.

Marin San Rafael

Location

Merchandise Mart
Wells St and Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
BM05510+0101
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, had an odometer attached as well as detachable 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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12pm-4pm
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack on Wells outside of Merchandise Mart from 12:00pm to 4:00pm today 06/23/2020. The lock was left cut at the scene as well as the cable.

Marin Fairfax I

Location

West Logan Square
2600 n Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
011947610
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Has a black bike rack installed on the back wheel. Theres a mounted bike lock on the frame of the bike between the 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
All I know is that I parked my bike in my backyard (secure backyard with two deadbolt entrances) on the night of Sunday the 21st and was informed this afternoon (June 23rd) that my bike as well as my roommates bike was missing from the backyard.

Specialized Allez

Location

Home
2963 N Dawson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PGJN10200
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is red with white handlebars. The bike was in good condition, but needed a tune-up and to be cleaned. The chain was probably mostly dry. Had a small speedometer mounted on the handlebars and a bottle cage. There was also a Cubs "parking ticket" still on it -- from when I rode to a Cubs game and stored it in their drop off lot.

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?: 
6 years, hung on wall of garage
Incident Description: 
I was doing yard work and had my garage door open. Went inside to feed my son lunch and the guy went into my garage and took it off the wall. Rode away with it.

Giant Escape 2 Disc (model number 2000113206)

Location

Amli Loft
850 South Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
KBEK57768
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 weeks old, with accessories.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two hours and 7 minutes

Liv Alight

Location

Garage
1300 Block of West Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K37027405
Color: 
Dark Gray with Pink Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition Had remnants of a red Chicago Triathlon sticker on the top tube Rack attached to the back

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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked in our garage, and we likely forgot to close the garage door when we left around 9:30 AM. Didn't arrive home until 9:30 PM and found only my bike missing (partner's bike was still there, along with other semi-valuable belongings).

Diamondback Edgewood Hybrid

Location

6538 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's 26in
Color: 
White and Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is good... there is a circular attachment for a Schwinn bike trailer on the back.

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?: 
indefinately
Incident Description: 
My family and I were in the backyard Father's Day morning - the garage to the alley was left open - as if often is (only when we're out there). We have two bikes, both of which hang up on the north end of my garage, in the corner near the alley. Someone walked down the alley, took the bike off the hook, and rode away.