Recent Reports

Marin

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 w Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Marin bicycle with front and back lights, front and rear quick release

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?: 
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?: 
3hrs
Incident Description: 
At 835am, I locked my bike to a rack under the bridge at Washington/canal, next to Ogilvie Transportation Center. When I returned at 1pm, it was gone.

Retrospec Critical Harper

Location

4237 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57 CM
Color: 
Gray frame/Orange Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Should have two kinds of locks on it. Has a red light below a red reflector. The red light is always on. Has a cup holder.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the back deck of the apartment after one of the other apartment tenants left the gate to the car lot open. Happened in the night while everyone was sleeping. Most likely happened before 3 am. One of my roommates went out for a cigarette at 3 in the morning and noticed the gate was open, but they did not make sure the bike was still there.

Northrock XC00 Fat tire

Location

Humboldt Park
Crystal street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
1114748
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Fat tire Northrock XC00 Bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke inside the garage, they broke my window and took 2 bicycles.

Specialized Vita

Location

946 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602084453K
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black with grey specialized logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very well taken care of. All black frame, grey specialized logo and bright red VITA logo. Bright green small U lock, light, red/black cell phone holder and black water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
The bike was in a closed garage. it was stolen in the middle of the night. the bike was not locked because it was in a closed garage of a house. single car garage.

Trek Hybrid

Location

My home
Hermitage and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5" frame, 27" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good condition, probably a bit dirty. Two shock absorbers in the frame above the front wheel with black rubber shielding. Brown fabric seat and grips. 24 gears on shifters just inside the grips. Black and grey Bontrager bag on the rear of the bicycle, racked above the wheel. White headlamp on front, two red rear lights.

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 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?: 
Maximum of 15 hours. Parked at 6pm 10/1, missing by 9am 10/2
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in backyard by the front entrance to my coach house at 6:00pm on 10/1. Was missing by 9:00am on 10/2, with the rear gate left open. A red bicycle was left behind a few doors down, presumably used by the perpetrator to get here and then they switched.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Residence
3733 W Wabansia ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC82048808N
Size: 
Mens Lg
Color: 
grey/ silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Matthews Bicycles sticker, has a bracket for a buffalo bike lock w/ an oversized bolt sticking out.

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?: 
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?: 
for a year when not in use
Incident Description: 
a man went into back yard opened side garage door and apparently cut the bolts that attached the bike rack to the wall and proceeded to ride off. His image was caught on neighbors camera.

Specialized Sirrus MD Black/Char

Location

University Park Condominium Association
East 55th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602184187J
Color: 
Black with Light Blue detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good shape. Cup holder is light blue, rest of bike is mostly black with a few light blue stitchings in the seat and a small streak on the frame. Front tube is brand new.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a rack in front of an apartment building while I was visiting a friend. The bike was gone when I came outside. I immediately filed a police report. I think the bike was simply cut from the rack because out of all the bikes, it was one of only a few without a U-Lock, and between the bikes with cords it was probably the nicest bike.

Schwinn Fastback Road Bike

Location

Standard Bar and Grill
N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good, minors cosmetic issues. Scrapes on right side of fork. Disconnected white water bottle holder

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours, stolen at 10:24 pm
Incident Description: 
I have video of two individuals cutting my lock and taking my bike, helmet, and lock with them. Bike was stolen in wicker park in front of Standard bar and grill at 10:24 pm. Red schwinn fastback with white stripes and white “schwinn” lettering on frame

Raleigh -Redux 1

Location

The Square- Strip mall
2323 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SAA19F00673
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. white stripes on the body.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
A couple came cut the chain of my bike off the fence and took the chain with them. A homeless man tried to stop them, caused a scene in the parking lot, then man rode off on my bike and the woman walked away. The woman had a scar on her face and was around 5'2. The man was around 6 ft and maybe 200lbs.

Custom built fixed gear bike

Location

Whole Foods Evanston downtown
Chicago Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful new orange bike! No writings or stickers on the bike at all. Orange frame and black handlebar. Fixed gear bike. Has a phone mount and light on front handle, and Schwinn red backlight strapped Just below the seat.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on the rack outside Evanston Whole Foods(right outside main door) at 11am. 3pm I checked it was gone.

Nondescript Road Bike

Location

Logan Square - Avondale
2912 N Albany Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White Frame with Stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed Gear, White Frame with stickers (Metropolitan Brewing, Metropolis Coffee, Great Lakes Tattoo, Firestone Walker, Strange Donuts), Red trim on back tire, Lime green cable housing, Link of bike chain securing saddle to frame.

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?: 
9 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a secured storage area in a multi-unit apartment building. Door may have been left ajar by residents providing access for outside theft. I was out of town 9/25-9/30, but received an email from building management that a neighbors bike had been stolen from that space on 9/27. I came home to find my bike and my partners bike also had been taken.

Giant GI Escape 3

Location

Burton place
1447 n Wells st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C3df3040
Color: 
Dark grey charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, water bottle holder was on at time

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?: 
3 hours

Scott aspect 755

Location

437 W division Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flashy Green and black Scott mountain bike. The brand Scott is on the lowest bar. It has a suntour front fork. The two tires are not the same brand. The brakes are tektro

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 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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
They stole two bikes. The green Scott and a bike from our building that is a : the Hudson bike. It is written on the chain cover. This second bike is a city bike. The two guys have been seen by the police on the north of the cambridge street.

TREK 7000 early 2000s model

Location

2653 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Color: 
Grey/ Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
On the back of the rear reflector there is some white plaster. Various scratches. Right break handle wiring is loose and comes disconnected,

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?: 
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?: 
days in building I live in
Incident Description: 
BIke was stolen from within my building behind locked door. Likely had to be someone with access to building.

Liv Alight 3

Location

Enclosed Parking Area
5018 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA4A3320
Size: 
Small Spped 21
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New Condition Stolen with neon green coil lock on frame

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 hours
Incident Description: 
A neighbor possibly left our garage open on Sunday, Sept 20 between the hours of 12 PM and 2 PM. Person entered open garage to gain access to fenced in back yard/driveway and took unlocked white bicycle from under a balcony.

Norco search a Claris

Location

Rush university medical center
600 S paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HA80308432
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear bike rack. Rectangular bike lock holder on frame between wheels

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 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: 
Bike was locked to a bike lock outside Rush university medical center at corner of Harrison and Paulina at 7AM. When went down to ride home at 5PM bike was gone along with lock

Felt Verza Speed 50

Location

2133 W Crystal St, Unit #1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, has white light on front handle bars and red light under saddle

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken sometime between 10pm and 8:30am from back porch of my apartment.

2021 Gravity Bullseye Monster

Location

Apartment Household
3336 W. Pierce Ave. Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 21, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
L200501267
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Stealth Grey / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very brand new bike purchased in August 2020 probably road only a small handful of times. When the Bike was stolen It had red pedals, and rear and front usb lights attached. It also has my kryptonite evolution chain attached. the chain alone is very heavy about 4lbs. It also had a handle bar bag attached to the top of the handle bars with tools inside including a yellow tire gauge.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was left in a small space in a basement area in my apartment building maybe for about 2 weeks.
Incident Description: 
Either happened Sunday evening of September 20th or early morning going into Monday the 21st. I had my bike basically in my possession during the day on Sunday. I came back home around 5pm and left the bike where I usually put it without expecting anything and I went up a flight of stairs into my apartment and carry on with the rest of my evening. I usually bike to work so that following morning once after getting ready to leave my heart drops after finding that not only my new bike missing (the gravity monster fat bike), my older bike as as well as my roommates bike go missing. There was no signs of a break in with the doors but honestly anything could have happened during the time I left the bike in the space that Sunday evening until Monday morning. Im gutted and crushed. I filed the police report that Monday evening after work and as well filed a claim for my lock that carries an anti-theft program.

Trek / Verve 2+ Lowstep

Location

Old Irving Park
Keystone
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU24505587P
Size: 
S
Color: 
Magenta
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bicycle, purchased in May 2020. I had a basket on the back, as well as a seat cover pad. The biggest thing is that I did not store the battery pack in the bike, so when they are selling, they would be selling without the battery pack (or if they are riding). Batteries for these bikes are expensive, and since someone stole this bike they will likely not have the funds to buy the battery.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Exact time is unknown, the bike was locked in our personal garage. The intruder broke into private property and stole 2 bikes from our garage. The bikes were safe and securely locked inside the garage had the door not been broken into.

Trek 420

Location

2510 N harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's blue frame with white grips and black seat. Text in gold.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few days
Incident Description: 
PASTED FROM LAST POST: A man and woman broke into the back of my building after hopping a fence. It's a self locking door and it's still functioning without much damage, so it looks like our landlord needs to reinforce it. They casually over the course of two trips stole several bikes (will post my partner's) from various tenants in the building. None of us lock our bikes in the storage / laundry room because we have a locked gate as well as locked doors to the building. A neighbor caught them in the act on their second trip and chased one of them to the CVS at Fullerton and Pulaski where they dropped one of the bikes that was retrieved. Will be posting my partner's bike as well with similar description.