Recent Reports

Takara Sugiyama Flat Bar Fixie Bike

Location

Osterman Beach
North Sheridan and West Ardmore
Chicao , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver body, Blue tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was previously owned and has a silver body, blue tires and blue pedals. (The seat spun around easily *before stolen*). The front wheel can be easily unaligned with the handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Allegedly two guys were seen taking the bike.

Yuba Sweet Curry with Bafang Ebike kit.

Location

UIC Student Services Building
Racine and Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
PTOD17100097
Size: 
One size. Step through frame made to fit all heights.
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a large front basket, and a rear set up to carry two children. It has a Bafang E-motor kit with the battery mounted behind the seat post. It has a reflective sticker on the back along with a rear tail light. It has an integrated headlight mounted to the front basket.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was locked up at UIC at the sTudent Services center.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with an Abus Bordo lock. Locked outside of my wifes work at UIC Student services center. As she locked up someone commented on how easy the lock is to break. when she came out at the end of the day to go home the bike was gone.

Surly Straggler

Location

House
2444 N Springfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 14, 2023 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M19080682
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Salmon Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Pedals, Front Rack and Rear Rack, U-Lock Holder in top bar, Disk Breaks.

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: 
I had left my garage open while i went into my house to take care of something. After a few minutes i came back outside to find my bike had been stolen.

SCHWIN Mountain Bike

Location

W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Funny pack in the front of the bars, Red pedals, back and front flashlight, green and a little blue accents throughout

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?: 
1 Night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from backyard along with another AVENTON MATARÓ, probably happened at night not sure.

AVENTON MATARO

Location

W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
AVENTON Medium
Color: 
A Blue frame with white and red stripe accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
RED DROP BARS AND REGULAR CHROME ISH RIMS.

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?: 
1 Night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from backyard of apartment, apartment is located in Ukrainian village. bike was stolen along with another SCHWIN bike.

Roadmaster Chromium Edition

Location

Belmont and Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a number of shiny stickers, had a locked red lock around the front (it was not connected to anything when it was stolen), hamburger bike bell. 15 speed. Picture shows bike before I put the stickers on.

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 was parked in our garage since 2019
Incident Description: 
In our small (6 unit) locked shared condo garage, my bike was against the bike rack, but not locked. Our neighbor found the internal locked door propped open afternoon of 8/13/23. So likely was stolen around then. Stolen near Belmont and Paulina in East Lakeview.

Cannondale Kids Trail 24

Location

Lill Street Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood AVenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
YF99601
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Midnight Blue w/ orange and white markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new; bell ringer attached on left handlebar. Photo and info for bike here: https://eurekabike.com/listing/kids-bike-cannondale-kids-trail-24-boys-2022

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
My daughter's bike was locked to a bike rack in front of Lill Street Art Center at 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. The bike was locked with a Kryptonite cable through the front wheel and U-lock attached to rack. Thief cut through the cable in broad daylight. There's always people walking around this area due to lots of summer kids' camps, so it must have been quick and taken a lot of guts to do it.

Jam-Allegro #3 17 Thunder Gray

Location

Home
2224 N Burling St 1A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 6, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G220309763
Size: 
17
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new

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?: 
5-10 days ago
Incident Description: 
I was traveling (August 4 to 14) and left the bike on my porch unlocked. I do not know when it was stolen

Heritage Chief Chicago

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in amazing condition. It’s from 2016 but has upgrades for the handles and seats which are brooks as well as the pannier. There is a gold emblem on the front. It’s a one of a kind handmade bike from Chicago Coffee. There is no longer a basket on it, but there is a back rail.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
9pm I assume that someone hopped our back gated residential area and broke the bike lock in order to take the bike. No one with access to the building would have received it.

Electra Loft 7D Step-Over Bike

Location

1234 w
Ohio st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Matte indigo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Rusted chain. Black lock attached near the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Unlocked for 2 days.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4662 n Lincoln avenue
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA17715
Size: 
Large / Adult
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Black water bottle cage mounted.

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while I was at the gym. It’s a very high traffic highly visible location, right in front KD the plate glass windows of the gym.

giant iron man

Location

Tiztal restauratn
4650 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
old girls' bike

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?: 
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?: 
1 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
Came out of restaurant and bike was gone. Cut cable and lock were left there.

Sirrus 1.0 Specialized

Location

Lake View YMCA
3333 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011009598R
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is three years old; has some yellow scratch marks on the top tube; the handle bars are ripped a bit on the side and had some damage to them; there is a black bell on the right hand side; the pedals are dual sided and are metal and made to use clip in shoes; black bike rack attached to the back; Garmin computer mount on the handlebars; 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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours from 7-10pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign across the street from Lake View YMCA. Bike was locked up at 6pm, owner checked on the bike at 7pm and it was there. Owner came back at 10pm to the location to pick up the bike and it was gone. Bike and lock were gone.

Fuji Classic

Location

Home
1806 W Pratt Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ten-to-twelve-year-old brown single-speed bike with blue Fuji logo on the side; brown hitch for a trailer on the back, black plastic Schwinn cell phone holder on the front; three bicycle lights: white in front and red in middle and in back; curved black handlebars with electrical tape wrapped around the inside of both handles

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 day
Incident Description: 
When my wife left for work in the morning, she noticed that the back door of the garage and the gate leading to the garage through our back yard were both open. She then noticed that my bicycle was missing, along with my helmet and the bag containing the bike lock. We always lock the garage door, but there was no evidence of forced entry, so we must have accidentally left it unlocked. Nothing else appears to have been stolen from the garage, including other bicycles.

Fyxation Pixel Matte Black - 58cm

Location

Logan Square area
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FNXP1908432
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good - brakes in need of a tune up when it was taken

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my backyard - enclosed and locked space in a private residence. Noticed it went missing this morning, someone likely entered the premises or climbed over the gate and took it.

Giant Escape

Location

2106 W Birchwood Ave Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2023 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
navy, black, and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ergon grips, Slime brand tubes with presta valve and green valve caps, phone holder, front and back lights, removable seat cushion, covered in red and yellow reflective 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored here for warmer months
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from back porch area that can only be reached through a locked gate. was stolen sometime between 930am and 630pm

Specialized Allez

Location

Armitage and Sheffield
Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 7, 2023 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Xl (61cm)
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, has a saddle bag and flashing lights. ERIKS bike sticker around the chain area. Has a quad lock phone mount on the handlebars.

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?: 
12 + hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in closed 2 door garage behind my apartment. Came out midday to go for a ride and the garage door had been opened and the bike was missing.

Cannondale Criterium 3.0 (0160 SF)

Location

54th & S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
65810890160
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
White and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, straight blue handle bars, body gear shifts

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

New Belgium Brewing 30th Anniversary

Location

2076 N Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Red and cream matte colors
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Belgium Brewery 30th Anniversary Bicycle. Special embossed leather seat and handles.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Moved into new apartment. Had garage open while moving things into the house and went back outside to see the bike was gone.

Bird Bike, A-frame, Electric

Location

2429 n campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SNBAM21JO9459
Size: 
50 lbs/ 72.2” x 27” x 41”
Color: 
Gray metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, no stickers, some scratching on logo

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?: 
for just under 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my house. There's potentially foul play suspected with neighbors that live below me. No signs of breaking and entering.