Recent Reports

Electra townie

Location

885 North Marshfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in ok shape, some scratches and wear and tear on the body. The wheels and seat had both been replaced from the electra originals to more generic ones (were stolen years ago). The tires were both flat though, I hope the thief enjoyed that as they biked away.

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 street sign.

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?: 
<8 hours since last used, have been storing it there for 2 years
Incident Description: 
Someone ripped the street sign out of the ground and mustve unthreded it from the U-lock and took the bike.

Liv Alight

Location

Home
3147 W. Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
X small
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some signs of wear on the paint, paneers set up, blue bell and 2 mountings for lights

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 was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
I live it there everyday
Incident Description: 
We have a locked front door that is accessible through code. Sometime between 10am-5pm two bikes, mine and another residents were stolen as well as my air pump. There did not appear to be forced entry so I suspect they guessed our code.There are only 4 residents, all owners, and none of us have had any guests due to Covid, so I don't think it is someone we know. You have to get through two doors, one locked, one not, and the bikes are parked near the stairs in our building.

Trek 820

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with white trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition great, Right hand mirror, rear rack

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

Marin Four Corners

Location

Home
Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
111631938
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two years old and in great conditions (took care of it). Has short black front rack, back adjustable splash guard, bottle holder, bell on right side and carrying pouch. Another thing is that it had a The Bike Lane sticker on the splash guard.

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: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage. Their may have entered my back gate, which was unlocked and went in to my garage which was accidentally unlocked as well.

TREK - We think it was a 820 Mountain Bike (from about 2010)

Location

Apartment
933 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium? I'm 5'4 and set the bike seat pretty low
Color: 
Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well loved! The gear shifter is sticky and the handlebar grips are fraying at the ends

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Up to 20 hours
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 7 pm on 6/7/2020 and 4 pm on 6/8/2020 a the bike was stolen from the laundry/storage room at 933 W Oakdale Ave. The bike was locked to the bike rack with a combination cable lock.

Trek 30 geared bike

Location

PXM CrossFit
5757 N Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult Mountain Bike approximately 28 inches
Color: 
Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In close to pristine condition. Tag number on bike is 5023 (blue with bicycle above number. Thief left lock and front pedal attached to bike rack. 30 gears (3 numbers on left side and 10 on right. New SFC3-S Gel Firness Saddle w/indent (SM Black)

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?: 
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 two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack. When I went to get the bike, only the front wheel and the lock were there. The lock was a fixed u-shape and wasn’t big enough to attach to frame, bike rack and front wheel.

Specialized

Location

1020 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011120145R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Glossy Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, Single rear fender in silver/grey, Two attachable head/taillights

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?: 
Overnight- around 7 hours
Incident Description: 
Left building for work after 5a. Found chain clipped at the scene, but no bike.gm

trek 7.3

Location

daman and grand
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition and was recently tuned up within the last two months

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I have a video of a culprit stealing three bikes in two nights. he broke into the front doors and went into the garage. he wheeled the bike out the front door.

2020 Salsa Timberjack 24” Sus

Location

Home
1433 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H18501831
Size: 
24”
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was new. We had it for a month. The cover for the gear shifter was broken.

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?: 
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
My son’s bike was parked in the hall or our building’s stairwell. A guy broke into our front door and took the bike. I heard some noise and came out just in time to see the guy speeding around the corner on the bike.

Trek Y3

Location

Wellington CTA Brown Line Station
Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Y3 Full suspension mountain bike, inkwell blue, 26 inch wheels. With newly added kickstand and bottle carriage.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at the Wellington Brown line station at the bike racks located across the street. I locked the bike frame and front wheel. The lock was cut through and left at the scene.

Basso

Location

Spaulding and palmer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older frame. Paint starting to come off on first “S” on basso. Riser bars with friction shifters.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from basement sometime on July 4th.

MS186767 Merex 26”” Electric mountain bike

Location

6149 S Greenwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a black electric aluminum mountain bike, in great condition. Fortunately, the electric battery pack was kept indoors so it should be missing the large battery that is attached to 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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Last seen tied to my back porch last week. It was tied to the wooden poles. The back porch is connected to the gates parking lot for my apartment.

LeMond Alpe d'Huez

Location

826 W Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition - 2003 with orange accents. "Bikety" sticker with registration number 76 (or 78) on frame near seat. University of Virginia Police registration sticker on frame below handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bike was on back porch on second floor of building with dead-bolted, gated 7-8' fenced yard. Stolen sometime between 4PM on July 4th and 10:15AM on July 5th.

Women's Trek 3700 Mountain Bike in Metallic Silver and Purple

Location

Grace and Wayne
3765 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2020 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
for a 5' woman
Color: 
metallic silver and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike but in good condition no distinguishing features outside of being a mountain bike in the city and being purple.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike is always locked in this location but I hadn't used it/ moved it for 2 weeks.
Incident Description: 
I keep my bike locked in the front of my building but have been unable to exit out the front due to construction on stairs so unfortunately the bike was stolen some time between 6/22-7/3 before I noticed.

Trek 7100

Location

1936 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
slender and tall with thin wheels, for an adult woman
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When stolen it had a side mirror add-on attached to the left handlebar with velcro. Has a cushioned seat with shocks on the seat post. Brakes were starting to peel a little bit.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
It was taken around 1936 N Clark St, Chicago, IL sometime between Noon and 8PM on July 4. I noticed it was missing around 8 PM.

Bianchi "franken-bike" -- remade bike jumble of Bianchi parts!

Location

940 W Belle Plaine Ave
W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium (I'm 5"4 and the frame fits)
Color: 
White + small mixed colors on parts
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I left it out to clean it-- a little dusty. White frame, front and back black plastic fenders, blue and orange cables. It's a jumble of parts.

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?: 
8.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left it out in my gated back yard, under the stairs, semi-concealed, so that the rain would get it wet so that I could be a good owner and wash it for the first time this year! :(

Salsa journeyman

Location

Mundano restaurant
1935 N Lincoln Park W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium/large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a phone holster on the right handle

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in Lincoln Park (1935 N Lincoln Park W) and locked to a bike rack through the frame and front wheel at 12pm while I was at work. At 10:30pm when I left work it was gone.

TREK

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, July 3, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike. Cages on the shoes a pouch under the seat. Tear in the seat. Handlebar girls are falling off a little. Water bottle holder on bike.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked up across from Lululemon in North Avenue corner. Other bikes were there. Went to world market came back and it was gone

Giant Escape 2 - 2017

Location

Lincoln Square
2422 W Gunnison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CBBJ3225
Size: 
XL
Color: 
NAVY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition - 2 Locks, 1 metal U lock and 1 braided combo lock. 1 rear back cargo rack w/ 3 bungee cords. 1 Large LED headlight.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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 years

Specialized Crossroads Bike

Location

Back alley between Sheridan Rd and Clarendon Ave
928 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC711215335M
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black with Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Johnny Sprockets sticker on base and 2 front lights, one of them operated with a front-push button

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
Was not locked, tucked on side of alleyway.
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing after leaving my apartment around 1:00pm and coming back before 4:00pm. The back fence for the alleyway was locked, and my bike was tucked far into the alleyway. The only way to access the bike would be to jump over the tall fence and carry and push the bike over the fence, which is what appears to have happened. This leads over to a larger alleyway that is parallel to Leland Avenue in between Sheridan Rd and Clarendon Ave. The Green U-Lock was wrapped around the handle of the bike.