Recent Reports

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS

Location

944 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Blueish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The most distinctive piece on her is the brakes. They had to be modified at Kozy given an issue with rear hydraulics. So the rear break is manual and the handle is silver compared to the front hydraulics break and black handle. Additionally the gear dial doesn't work, it can change gears but the dial doesn't indicate which gear it's in. (Sorry to repost but was able to compress a picture to add to the report)

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?: 
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?: 
Since March
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked bike room which should only be accessible by tenants. The front tire was locked to the frame using a U lock. Upon going to retrieve my bike to take her for a tune up I discovered she was taken along with the lock and accessories.

Specialized 2.0 or 3.0

Location

944 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blueish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The most distinctive piece on her is the brakes. They had to be modified at Kozy given an issue with rear hydraulics. So the rear break is manual and the handle is silver compared to the front hydraulics break and black handle. Additionally the gear dial doesn't work, it can change gears but the dial doesn't indicate which gear it's in.

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?: 
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?: 
Last rode in March when weather was nice. Was locked in there since
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked bike room which should only be accessible by tenants. The front tire was locked to the frame using a U lock. Upon going to retrieve my bike to take her for a tune up I discovered she was taken along with the lock and accessories.

Bianchi - model unknown, likely from the early 80’s

Location

Chicago & Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 7, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
~58
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, a little dirty. Handlebar tape has perforations with flecks of color underneath. Both tires are newish and both have a slow leak. No model sticker. Drop handlebars, downtube shifters.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been stored in the storage room when not in use for 3 years. Storage room has a locked door that is only accessed from inside the building.
Incident Description: 
Sometime between Saturday night (5/7/2022) and Sunday morning, someone broke into the bike storage room in our 4-unit apartment building and stole my bike. Only entrance is through the front door, which automatically locks, and then through a locked storage room door. Someone came back the next night and stole two more bikes.

Cannondale Treadwell 3 Ltd

Location

2 N. LaSalle
Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YF61868
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Highlighter (yellow & orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. It is a limited addition color that starts with yellow at the front of the bike and transitions to orange at the rear. There is a Kozy's bike shop sticker on the frame below the seat. There is a Topeak rack over the rear 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?: 
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?: 
Locked at 9 am, missing when returned at 5 pm
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike to a bike rack just steps from the front door to my office building in the loop. Locked the bike around 8:55 with a u-lock through the rear wheel and frame, with a cable from the front wheel also locked to the u-lock. Bike was not there when I left after 5:00. There was no debris or other physical evidence that the lock was broken. All traces of the bike, lock, and cable were gone. The fact that this happened on a busy street, there was no mess, and that I recognized the other bikes I parked around in the morning makes me paranoid that I did not have the lock fully engaged when I walked away in the morning.

Trek FX1

Location

11 W Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, mismatching pedals where the toe cage was removed from one.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a thick metal street light pole with a combination cable lock at 11 W Illinois St (my workplace). Assuming it was probably cut. My company does not have security cameras on the front of the property.

specialized dolce

Location

block 37, downtown
state and randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is well worn but in decent condition, has lots of stickers on it as well as bright orange handlebar tape, two water bottles and a black rear rack.

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?: 
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?: 
a couple hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at the corner of state and randolph outside of block 37. I left it for a few hours and when I came back the bike was gone and the lock cut.

Specialized Roubaix

Location

East Lakeview
3550 N Lakeshore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minor scratches on finish. Black spokes and gatorskin tires. White bottle holder on vertical bar. U Lock bracket on horizontal bar. May have front and rear bike with small saddle bag attached to saddle stem.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Noticed bike missing in the morning from bike rack.

Vilano Shadow 2.0

Location

551 W Surf Street Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 7, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm frame
Color: 
Gray and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moderate used condition, small grime build up from touring use. Had a soft cushion seat and small triangular bag under seat.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my back deck (~15') , inside a 12' locked fence area. Deck also has a locked door. Thief must have climbed up the fence and up onto the deck to get the bike. Was not easily visible from road.

700 c

Location

AMC Ford City
7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Long
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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: 
I was coming back from something and the bike was gone from its spot.

2021 Trek Marlin 5

Location

Outside Merchandise Mart
380 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU190JC0047R
Size: 
2XL 29"
Color: 
Orange/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, very few scratches

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack on a sidewalk next to the Merchandise Mart on Wells Street

Cannondale Trail 8 Size Medium

Location

North Shore Lofts
1225 W Morse Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Highlighter Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Barely a month old. Has black lucky cat water bottle holder, a cartoon dragon bell ringer, and a rear cargo deck with black saddle bags. There is a set of reflectors and 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 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to itself on the second floor of a residential garage. Perpetrators gained illegal access to the garage after scoping the building for a few days. They took the bike from its wall rack, rode around the garage looking for more to steal, and then left.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Logan Square
Spaulding Alley
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grip tape was coming undone. Caged pedals with leather straps.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking 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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
I am not sure exactly when the bike was stolen. The person-door of the garage was unlocked, so someone could have come in at any point to take the bike, which was locked to itself, but not to anything else.

Schwinn Searcher GS Ladies: 19"

Location

Magis South
1406 West Flournoy Street, APT 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Extra large seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from private porch. Locked to itself next to apartment unit back door.

Giant Fastroad

Location

Home
5137 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DK WGI GU6E1313L
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with orange stripes. Has a mirror and phone holder attached to the handlebar.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since last November
Incident Description: 
Was seen by one neighbor at 9:30 AM and noticed it was missing by another neighbor between 1:00 - 1:30 PM

Specialized Cirrus X4

Location

1010 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC024012144S
Size: 
XL
Color: 
baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
nearly brand new. Planet bike rack on back. Water bottle cage with gray water bottle. Abus lock mounted to frame with green bar. Rectangular taillight and square headlight

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 dayu
Incident Description: 
Noticed missing from closed garage in a multi-tenant building. Best guess is a contractor had left the garage open for a few hours.

2001 Specialized Allez

Location

Apt Building - Logan Square
1850 N Humboldt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006004228R
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean / Light mount on right handlebar (light not attached).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike last seen 4/26 - when checked on 4/30 cable and U-lock were cut and bike was gone from the buildings bike storage room.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

2430 W Moffat Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602066830K
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I’m good condition. Purchased in 2014/15. Black with white lettering. Has a red sticker on the bar supporting the seat. Sticker says 2555 N Clark St on it.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Nightly locked at this location
Incident Description: 
Unsure of when stolen. Likely between April 24 and 29.

Specialized Cruz Elite 2012

Location

Rogers park near Pratt and Clark
Newgard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White, Green tape on Handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. The green tape on the handle bars are unique.

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?: 
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: 
Garage was either left open or broken into between 1:30 and 2:45 on 4/28. There were a multiple bikes and other valuable items in the garage and this was the only thing taken.

Schwinn Varsity 1200

Location

Corner of Pearson and Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Standard mens size
Color: 
White and Black, with a green seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Please see picture. Bike is in good cosmetic condition. Bike is white and black, with a green seat and green accents on the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
22 hours

Black vilano

Location

Swedish covenant hospital
5145 California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black single speed new pedals and crank just replaced

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Swedish covenant hospital security seen cameras footage they want you guys to know that they have footage