Recent Reports

Specialized Allez

Location

5700 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606064439M
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder; pretty good condition

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?: 
for months, it's the building's bike room
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen, along with others, from the buildings' bike room, a secured location.

Trek Emonda ALR 4

Location

2300 W Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EMO022589022L
Size: 
62
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Black Bike - White Handle Bar Tape - Front tire is thinner than back tire

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Anderson Point
5700 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu028xc2676s
Size: 
M
Color: 
Charcoal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kickstand of same color on the left; water bottle holder; Bike is in pretty good condition.

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?: 
for months, it's the building's bike room
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the building's bike room.

SE Draft lite

Location

Rogers Park
Jarvis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, bullhorns, big scratch right lower main tube

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
None except bike loss

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Pittsfield Apartments
55 E Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 IN
Color: 
Black and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wide seat, tires have about 600 miles on them, back wheel axle is different than front wheel

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike post in front of the apartments across the street from subway, went inside for a few hours, came back and it was gone

Trek Dual Sport 2 2020

Location

East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new

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?: 
2 hours

Kestrel

Location

Apartment building
2619 W Agatite Ave Apt 3A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White/cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a brown leather seat.

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?: 
It was in the location for 2 weeks or less
Incident Description: 
Not sure when it was stolen, I was out of the country for two weeks.

2014 Fuji Declaration

Location

Apartment Building
6808 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black drop bars, toe straps, vanity Texas license plate "Brandon", front fork slightly bent, left handle bar has integrated side mirror.

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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in an apartment deck behind a metal gate. The lock on the gate does not work.

All City Gorilla Monsoon

Location

TEFL
916 W Diversey
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Camp and go slow bar tape, leather brooks saddle, rather large scratch on left side of top tube. Scratches on the head tube around where the cables rub agains the frame, small plastic sticker there to prevent further 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside overnight and someone cut or broke the lock in the middle of the night

Ride1Up, Core5

Location

Foxtrot
1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte grey bike with black Topeak rack and blue bungee cables. At the time, there was a "Property of The Field Museum" sticker located on the frame below the seat.

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 street sign.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to street sign in front of Foxtrot at 1576 N Milwaukee Ave.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

alley
2444 West Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Slate grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Has a black rack over the rear wheel for a kids seat but the kids seat is not attached.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Crime of opportunity. Garage was open for a couple minutes waiting for a contractor to arrive. Bike was hanging in garage. This guy (pictured) walked up, took it down, and biked away east to Western.

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

Courtyard behind Ranallis
1934 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU030XC4544T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New - Stamp Two pedals - Selle Royal seat - OLight headlight and taillight - Top Tube 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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief cut the cable going around the pole and rode away with u-lock and cable still attached to the frame

Specialized Langster

Location

2847 N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a pannier rack on the back, limited edition Chicago “Gangster” Langster bike

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?: 
3 days

Mongoose

Location

2756 N Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Colorado State University registration sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was there day, the next it was gone

Golden cycles Vader fixie

Location

Budakis hot dogs
Damen and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black tri/three spoke back wheel. Black drop bars Used good condition

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was 5 feet away behind me. I was sitting eating outside while a teen took the bike and road away while I chased.

Brodie Tesla

Location

Hi-Lo
1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YA31202191
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Has a rear rack, project529 sticker (FCTDLSP), and sticker from Ride on Again bikes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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
Incident Description: 
It looks like some type of hydraulic tool was used to pry the lock until it cracked, and then ripped open. I found the lock thrown around the corner.

Trek 7.4 hybrid mens bike

Location

Cloak & dagger
2500 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 017C6882K
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
gray with tape over the main frame covering the Trek name
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black brooks saddle, rear black bike rack, tan & black panaracer tires

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
went to Cloak & dagger to see a band - locked up less then a block away - bike was gone after 2nd set of music.

Trek 2022 FX Sport 5

Location

Home
1446 N. North Park Ave 5F (from garage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU017XT0178T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red (red/black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new in July. black rack on the back.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
was taken sometime between 9:30 PM on 8/23 and 7:30 AM and 8/24
Incident Description: 
Taken from locked enclosed garage in my condo building. Garage shared with 8 residents. Garage and building locked and secured... yet other bikes now stolen that aren't locked. taken between 9:3 PM on 8/23 and 7:30 AM on 8/24.

Trek Stagger FX1

Location

Home
250 W. Scott St, Unit B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTu022xc37545
Size: 
s
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. had a kryptonite lock attached to the back black rack, upgraded kickstand, mirror on the left handle bar (if removed, handlebar will have a hole on the side) and had a black Thule Yepp bike seat attached.

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 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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
I had locked my bike with a cable lock to our back gate since my kryptonite bike lock was too short to attach it to the actual gate itself. It was there the evening of 8/22/22, as of 11:34 pm, and when I opened the back blinds the next morning, 8/23/22, it was gone in the morning as of 6:35 am. The cable lock had been cut and left behind along with some random items like a pen, a couple coins, a roll of packing tape and a trash picker.

Queen Bess – 70s Raleigh Record conversion

Location

Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Yellow with a hint of sparkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is the bike: https://www.chicagovelo.com/the-loaner-bike-program-recyclery/queen-bess/ Had the word Queen Bess on the frame but "Bess" was partially scraped off. White wire basket on the front. Updated saddle: Brown Bianchi

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike on a bike rack outside the Logan Theatre on Milwaukee Ave, not directly in front of the theatre but two racks down toward Kedzie. There was another bike on the rack at the time. Bike and lock were missing after 2 hours inside the theatre. Another bike was in it's place, the bike that was previously there was also gone.