Recent Reports

Giant Defy 2014

Location

Apartment
5049 N Damen Ave Apt 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L or XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good. New chain in 2023. No major marks. Black handle bar grips. Gears are a little sticky.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 day about.
Incident Description: 
Bike was on the first floor back stair way unit. To access this location you have to go through a locked 9 foot gate and then go up the stairs. Railing was taken off or forced off to allow bike to be stolen

Giant Cadex 980 C

Location

4708 n Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Had a bike pump on the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my back balcony next to my door on the 3rd (top floor) of the apartment building.

Liv Giant Women's Bike

Location

Garage
Seminary and Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ENM1306AH
Size: 
Womens
Color: 
Grey/ black with stripes of purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's bike with a bright blue cupholder and black phone holder on the handle bars. Brand new bike seat - WTB Comfort Saddle

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?: 
Not locked- hanging on a hook in the garage
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open at some point between 12:15am and 11am on Sunday November 12. The bike was taken off a hook hanging in the garage and stolen.

Trek FX 7.2 Hybrid Bike

Location

corner of pine grove and waveland ave
3600 N Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
57Cm Frame Size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek FX 7.2 Hybrid Bike 57Cm Frame Size Aluminum - 2 cages, rechargeable front and rear lights

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?: 
4 hours

Haro Boulevard

Location

5818 West Giddings Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 10, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Joe Dirt Tires Black Rear Pegs Brown Grips

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I moved my bike out of the garage at 5818 w Giddings to do repairs on the garage door. Bike went missing between 6pm on 11/10/2023 and 3pm on 11/11/2023.

Specialized Rock Hopper

Location

My apartment
2623 N Hampden Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27”
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a bright green specialized rock hopper

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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
Bike was seemingly taken from bike room

Giant Escape

Location

Poplar Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 3, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult Men Large
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a bike rack on the rear with a red milk crate attached. Mostly black/grey with red letters. Wide handlebars and gravel tires.

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: 
Stolen from garage. Nothing else was taken - likely rode it away.

Trek FX3

Location

4809 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 5, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU031XC3756T
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black with silver logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always kept in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage door was accidentally left open for 20-30 minutes. Realized bike was missing later in the day.

Trek FX 2 Disc

Location

Home
3470 N Ashland Ave Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 3, 2023 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU270XC44315
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike with a bright purple water cage and a phone mount on the handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
I leave it locked there everyday next to my door.
Incident Description: 
My bike is left within a locked stairwell next to my door up 3 flights of stairs. The incident must have occured over night from Friday Nov 3rd to Saturday Nov 4th as I woke up Saturday to my bike missing. I live in a 3 flat apartment, and someone broke into our back door and took my bike and my neighbors bike.

Surly Bridge Club

Location

Paper Place Lofts
801 S Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M21111366
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chester pedals, specialized mimic bike seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
A man broke into the locked bike room in the basement of our apartment complex and cut the lock from my bike. Removed both the bike lock and bike from the room. He is caught on video, but no response from police.

Adelaide Schwinn

Location

Pulaski Orange Line
4017 W 51st St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple writing saying Adelaide and Schwinn Has a white basket zip tied to the handlebars

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked at the orange line Pulaski train station outside bike rack. I locked it on the front bar that holds the wheel.

Specialized Rockhopper XL

Location

Northwestern University
1865 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new black mountain bike with very thick tires and "specialized" in big white letters along the frame

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from a bike rack on Northwestern's campus overnight.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Clark and Lawrence
4755 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 29”
Color: 
Silver/Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decals removed. Two strips of silver duct tape around main stem. Bike shop sticker around main stem. Black rear and front fenders.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Day or two

Yuba Kombi E5

Location

Lincoln Square
Leland and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange cargo eBike with back seat spot, runner boards and handlebars for the rear passenger.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Thief stole four bikes from our garage. We located one (via AirTag) at 5038 N Western Ave. thief had already moved (or better hidden) the other three, including this bike.

trek 7100 multitrack alpha custom aluminum

Location

Apartment
4942 n Sheridan road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White/blue/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, seat kinda loose, bell ringer thingy kinda off kilter, hole in the seat. There was a black milk crate zip tied to the back when it was stolen.

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 a closed 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
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked along with my helmet next to the bus stop at Sheridan/Argyle. I went into my friends' for about 3 hours and when I came out everything was gone. The bike rack is fine. I really want to find it. The picture I uploaded is the same make and model but not my exact one.

VERVE 2 DISC LOW STEP XL RD 2021

Location

Sheffield's wine and beer garden
3258 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 27, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC8541S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition. Will likely have a Hiplock D1000 bike lock attached to it as that lock is anti angle grinder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
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?: 
a few hours

Giant TCR Advanced 2

Location

West Ridge
2325 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition, SPD clip pedals, added aero bars, saddle bag, 2 water bottle holders

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?: 
Unlocked

Trek Skye 26

Location

853
W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 2015-2016 model

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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
The whole bike is missing along with the Ulock and wire cable.

Red Jamis Coda

Location

Hyde Park
5500 Cornell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
UO6U26688
Size: 
L 18”
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped paint, red Jamis Coda. Has bullhorn style handle bars, ortleib black bag locked on the front, child seat on the back, a double kickstand, large Ulock, broken water bottle holder, one bar is cracked

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My Jamis Coda was stolen from behind a locked gate overnight.

Trek 7000

Location

Ravenswood
Wilson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition Trek 7000, certainly not new but kept up pretty well. Has a seat with three grey lines on it.

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?: 
Not locked - but stored there every night for over a year.
Incident Description: 
Unsure of exactly what time the bike was stolen, I use it frequently and pass by where I keep it daily - went to take it today around 4pm and noticed it was missing. Our backyard is set away from the street behind a parking space, and through a gate. I routinely stored my bike unlocked below our raised deck in the backyard. Bike was listed on Craigslist 15 minutes after I noticed it missing, and the listing was deleted about 1 hour later.