Recent Reports

Blue Raleigh Bike Venture 3.0

Location

804 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
730 N Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a used bike but in very good condition. No rusts. Rear wheel is thicker than the front one, as it has been replaced recently. No fenders attached. Has Damper on the front wheel. Lower part of the frame is thicker than the upper one.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105

Location

River North
68 West Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TC52036
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New when stolen. No technical modifications; installed carbon water bottle cage, phone mount, and clear protective tape covering most of frame

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Hand grinder can be seen (with sparks) in video of theft.

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Block south of N. Ravenswood Ave and W. Wilson Ave. (west side of the tracks)
N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 12, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, Adult Men's bike
Color: 
Black/dark purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright yellow fenders, rearview mirror on left handlebar, U-lock attached to frame (below seat) at time of theft

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4-6 weeks prior to theft
Incident Description: 
Bike was in an apartment building hallway. We are the only tenant in a 2 unit building and the bike was at the top of the steps, barely visible from the glass entry door. Someone apparently forced the door open overnight and took the bike with them.

Giant Escape 1 Disc

Location

Washington and Oakley
2239 W Washington Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Escape 1 2019 Model with disk brakes. Charcoal in color with a black saddle bag underneath the seat. U-lock attached to the bike. Will have a handle bar and seat light mount strap attached without the lights attached. Front wheel uses a presta valve and the rear has a standard schrader valve.

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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
The garage door was opened for an extended period during the night time and someone in the alley could have potentially stolen it in that duration of time.

Scattante R350

Location

Apartment Building
432 W Surf Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PE032IC0383J
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a 9 double speed with drop handle bars and white handle bar tape, two water bottle cages and updated Shimano breaks and crank set.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Started storing in the bike room two months ago
Incident Description: 
Bike has been stored in the bike room at the ground level of my apartment building for two months. Last checked on my bike 10/8 PM and it was there with the lock in tact. On 10/10 early AM, the bike was gone and the lock was cut. I recently went out of town for a week, and suspect that whoever stole my bike had noticed that the bike had not moved for some time, and was planning on the right moment to steal it. There are cameras in the foyer of my building, and I have contacted my leasing office to hopefully get footage of the person who took my bike.

Domane SL 5

Location

1046 W Dakin, back alley
1046 W Dakin St, Fl 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU150QU0179R
Size: 
65 inches long
Color: 
Victory Red / Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red frame black drop handlebars, reflectors on wheels

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?: 
Few weeks
Incident Description: 
Shared garage under L. Assume neighbors left garage open one night and bike stolen.

MINGDI

Location

RANY MANAGEMENT APARTMENTS
4410 N WINCHESTER AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GB3565-2005
Color: 
BLACK AND GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IDENTIFYING FEATURES INCLUDE KICKSTAND, ELECTRONIC FRONT DISPLAY, AND SIDE SADDLE BAG WITH RED/BLUE/YELLOW EMBROIDERY.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U-LOCK TO ASSIGNED SPOT ON BIKE RACK
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS REMOVED SOMETIME BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 22ND AND OCTOBER 9TH. NO EVIDENCE OF BROKEN ENTRY OR LOCK.

Jamis Allegro Sport

Location

4259 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U166K09452
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Topeak bike basket attached to back; Kryptonite Ulock affixed to the seat tube, slightly off center; case for smart phone with additional storage on front handlebars; hardware for lights but mostly without lights on them (though thief could have removed any of these things)

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?: 
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?: 
6 days (maybe less; not sure when taken)
Incident Description: 
Time listed is when discovered. Bike was last seen evening of 10/4. Bike was locked to rack in interior courtyard outside 31-unit condo building, accessible through gate to alley. Gate should have been locked (requiring key to open), though I suspect was not. Cable was wrapped around bike rack, and connected to bike with a u-lock through its loops and around the bike frame. The cable loops were cut and the bike and U-lock missing.

Trek Modified Cruiser (Yellow)

Location

Mariano's
2100 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2020 from Working Bikes; Bike Rack, Silver handlebards, Shimano Deore components.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was going into Mariano's and came out to find it missing. 90% sure it was locked; but possible I spaced it this once.

[Recovered] Cannondale R4000 CAD3

Location

Leland and Washtenaw
4750 N. Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin at victim request post recovery
Size: 
58
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
FRAME - Cannondale R4000 CAD3 (Brown) STEM - Cinelli Alter (Yellow) FORK - Silver, WHEELSET - Victoria 700cc GROUPSET - Shimano Sora SEAT - Cannondale (Black and Silver) WATER BOTTLE CAGES - White HANDLE BAR TAPE - Fizik (Silver) HOUSING - Black TIRES - Continental Gatorskin PEDALS - Look (Black/ Gray - well used) Other Features: + Scratch in the first "n" of Cannondale on drivetrain side + Frame is Brown with White Lettering

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored in storage room when it was not ridden
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal pole in our storage area with a Kryptonite NEW YORK CHAIN 1210 (9/10 Security Rating) along with an On Guard U lock. Thief took the bike and the locks. Visible burn marks can be seen on the pole it was secured to and white dust/ shavings can be seen below where it was secured. Looks like the thief cut the locks with power tools. [Recovery notes: On 10/15/20 the victim wrote: I have great news to share with you! Two individuals using the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry found my bike for sale on social media. I contacted the seller, set up a meet and was able to recover my stolen bike.]

Giant Escape 3 Disc

Location

UIC College of Dentistry
801 S Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K8EK57644
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in early 2020,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was on the bike rack outside of UIC College of Dentistry.

Centurion

Location

Westin River North
320 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue/Purple and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
90’s model refurbished bike. Blue and White frame. White tires, yellow sticker on frame that says “community bike shop Omaha. Photo below is out of date. Bike has drop bars with black tape now

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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: 
Left work around 6:30 on night of incident. Came outside to the bike rack in front of 320 N Dearborn, Chicago, IL and my bike was just gone.

Specialized Allez Sprint Disc

Location

1850 North Fairfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601043297P
Size: 
54
Color: 
White, Pink, Yellow and black spots
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has super unique paint job, loud freehub carbon disc brake wheels, carbon sprint handlebars and stem, and electronic shifting groupset.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my garage door open and one of my bikes inside was taken. Stupid absentmindedness. Bike is very distinct and should be easy to spot.

Salsa Warbird

Location

Clark and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A0B28CE0205
Size: 
55
Color: 
Sand/ Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers on top tube and left fork.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Garage
2614 w iowa st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Bianchi road bike for a really small person. I am barely 5’2” with really short legs. It has integrated shimano brakes and another set of brakes in the center of the drop bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
4 years
Incident Description: 
Neighbors left garage doors open and unlocked and the bike was stolen

Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Step-Through Bike

Location

353 N Desplaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 6 months old, in like new condition.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from 353 N Desplaines St parking garage on 2nd floor. Bike was properly stowed on rack and locked. Both the bike and lock are missing. The bike was left for 2 weeks, so the theft may have happened at any point during that time frame.

Retrospec Harper

Location

2640 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Frame size 19in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
If still with bike, has a mirror in the left handlebar, and there is a bike Bell that is button operated.

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?: 
It was in the backyard to the left of the building behind part of the fence with no entrance. The bike isn’t visible from the street. About a month and a half.

Infinity Boss Three Mens

Location

McCormick Theological Seminary front bike racks
5460 S University Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JK197220392
Size: 
18
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly new condition, was purchased in early May 2020. A (Bell Cocoon) child seat is installed at the back.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours.

Rad Power Bikes Radrover

Location

Chicago
1600 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large 26in fat tires
Color: 
Dark grey with "Rad Power bikes" in orange lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rear and front racks. Abus folding lock on underside of downtube and abus chain lock around the seat post

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Hispanic Male wearing a hoodie with a large letter S on left pocket broke into a garage. Thief then opened the garage door and rode off on their bike whilst pushing the stolen bike.

Trek 220 FX3 Disc

Location

Old Town - corner of N. North Park & W. St. Paul Ave.
1709 N. North Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU305JC1401P
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dnister Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new - only had this bike for a few months. It has a kickstand on the left side, NO waterbottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked to a pole on Saturday afternoon, 10/3. I went to get it Monday, 10/6 around 5PM and it was gone.