Recent Reports

2009 Trek 1.5

Location

Irving Park Metra
3950 N Avondale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L(62)
Color: 
White/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Freeport Bicycle Shop sticker

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?: 
6 hours

Retrospec

Location

Main street L station
Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Solid Chrome

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

Vintage Peugeot Bordeaux Road Bike

Location

North Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 water bottle holders pedal shifters on bottom bar biopace pedal 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 was locked only to itself.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off my back porch during the day when I was not home. Bike and lock were both taken at the same time without any traces.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Mckinley Park
36th St. & Hamilton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M14121971
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. Has fenders, a rear rack, and blue handlebar tape. The bottom of the crank arms are scuffed a bit wearing away the black paint.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from my garage overnight on June 21st-22nd 2022. The thief left an older cheaper bicycle behind in the alley outside of the garage.

Raleigh Marathon

Location

Logan Square
621 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark green frame, purple chain, white handle bars and white seat. Wire frame on front of 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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours max
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on corner of Sacramento and Fullerton, was at Pizza Lobo for 3 hours and bike was missing when leaving

Marin Nicasio Q

Location

Galter LifeCenter
5157 N. Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
071713672
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Indigo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in very good condition, slight tears in handlebar tape on both sides, 700cc wheel size, orange accents, black eco rack on rear wheel, black underseat bike bag

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike and U-lock were stolen sometime between 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm from Galter LifeCenter. There are security cameras that point toward the bike rack that it was locked on. Bike rack is on the side walk of a parking lot to Galter LifeCenter and Chicago Spine Institute.

Motobecane H200

Location

Outside Tallboy Taco, SW corner of E Huron St & N Saint Clair St
165 E Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
About 20in
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 21 speed.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Found missing at 4:30pm. Locked to bike rack at SW corner of E Huron St & N Saint Clair St.

Retrospec, 4201

Location

Pilsen Food Pantry
1858 S Throop street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HK201071840
Size: 
53
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike light on L handlebar, U-lock black and orange

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 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?: 
2hr
Incident Description: 
Finished volunteering at Pilsen Food Pantry. Walked outside to see street sign removed from base and bike missing. Bike parked in front of 1858 S Throop Street

Mercer Galaxy

Location

Logan square
Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 19, 2022 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition.

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 metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
2 hours

2022 Marin Fairfax 1

Location

2806 N Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I21056708
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, includes a black Topeak Explorer 29er disc rear rack and a black BV Adjustable Bicycle 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a secure condo parking garage that has no public access without a key or an opener. Bike was in my parking spot when I left for work in the morning. Bike was gone when I returned from work in the afternoon.

Rad Power Bikes Radmission 1 - High Step

Location

BJB Apartments
721 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
MI1H20V3200
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large, gray e-bike meant for commuting, city use. On the battery pack in the middle of the bike, there's a key hole on the side.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
39 days
Incident Description: 
I walked into the bike room and neither the bike nor lock/cable was in there. I've contacted my landlord with help reviewing the security footage, but still need to wait and find out when this was.

Draft Lite SE

Location

6253 N GREENVIEW AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used, good condition, c9 seat

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
y years
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from the basement of a condo building in Edgewater.

Trek Hybrid bike

Location

Beale Properties
2954 N Seminary Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 17, 2022 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU058C0654M
Size: 
56-66”
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair to good condition, Hub Bicycle sticker, Trek logo, water bottle holder on 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?: 
Two weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden fence in common courtyard/porch area on second floor. Woke up on June 17th to find it missing. No noticeable signs of robbery.

Marin Fairfax 1

Location

Clybourn/Willow/Sheffield
Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2022 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
10065507
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey / Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey frame Marin Fairfax 1 hybrid bike with orange detailing. An orange carbon water mount is installed, as well as a Bontrager rear stand.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Standard storage
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into from alley on the corners of Sheffield/Clybourn/Willow and bike was stolen

Trek, Marlin 4

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult size
Color: 
Dark Silver/Gray with large Red TREK lettering on frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent/New/Red Trek lettering on Frame

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Our son works at the Relish Hot Dog stand on Navy Pier. He locked his bike 40 ft. from the stand in a bike rack, located near the beginning of the walk path entrance of Navy Pier. When he went to retrieve it after work, the bike and lock were gone.

Cannondale Quick Women's 6 Remixte

Location

Oromo Cafe
1912 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YD61962
Color: 
Violet
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Quick Women's 6 Remixte (Violet).

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 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?: 
about 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my purple Cannondale bike on Tuesday am, 6/14/22 around 8:45am by the Oromo Cafe underneath the Western blue line stop. Upon returning back from the train (around 5:45pm), the bike and lock were stolen and missing.

Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact

Location

833 W Beuna Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SPE-BRD7391-3
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, had a phone/mobile holder on the handle bar.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
A man wearing a black hoody with grey shorts cut the look and took the bike away, it was all seen on cctv.

TREK Marlin 5

Location

The French International School
1929 West Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
not available
Size: 
L
Color: 
Factory Orange/Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bought new in 2020 for our son, he uses it to go to school

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?: 
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?: 
a couple of hours in front of his school
Incident Description: 
The bicycle is parked (and locked attached to the bicycle rack) in front of his school, the French International School on Wilson Avenue... it is now the 3rd bike in a couple of weeks that gets stolen!! A van drove out, a guy came out and cut the lock and in 20 sec. it was done!

Salsa journeyman Claris 650

Location

Chicago blues festival
East Monroe @ intersection with south columbus drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 11, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ISO 4210-2C
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in excellent condition. Phone holder was on left side of drop handlebars. See photo

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?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack located east Monroe intersection with south columbus drive during the Chicago blues festival.

specialized rockhopper

Location

metra rail Milwaukee district west
na
elgin , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 12, 2022 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
lrg
Color: 
teal / orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal/orange. 2x9 drivetrain. Race face handlebars. Orange pedals, dropper post

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?: 
bike not locked
Incident Description: 
I was riding the metra Milwaukee district west line heading outbound towards Elgin last night. I hopped the 8:40 pm. I parked the bike on the train, and accidentally fell asleep. I woke up back at the Chicago union station and my bike was gone. I have tried talking to the conductors and they didn't see anything.