Recent Reports

Surly Cross Check

Location

Logan Square
Spaulding Alley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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

TREK 2019 FX3 Disc breaks

Location

500 W Monroe st
500 W Monroe st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU200C1294M
Size: 
22.5 XL
Color: 
Mat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looking new

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?: 
9

2018 Cannondale Adventure 1

Location

833 W. 15th pl.
15th pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The pedal lights are busted. I had a black and gold scarf around the center of the handle but they might have taken it off when it was stolen. I have a bell on the right side and a phone holder nearest the right handle. The air in the wheels get low easily. There is a sticker on the inside base that says Dan’s Bike Shop.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It’s the parking garage for my condo so it has been locked for years.

Jazz Synthesis

Location

1830 w 17th st #2F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JI07000237
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and yellow pride sticker on lower pole between handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
About 4 days

Vilano road bike

Location

Swedish covenant hospital
5145 California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black single speed road bike new crank and pedals

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?: 
1dqy
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on rack inside bike cage that only employee from Swedish covenant key card has access informed public safety and the have video footage that they have to review.

Kona Race Light

Location

Jeni’s Ice Cream West Loop, Fulton Market
Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kona race light mountain bike with drop bars. Brooks saddle. 26” wheels. Tires 2.125” wide.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in front of Jeni’s Ice cream before my shift there. Normally I can see the bike from the window, but the line was out the door my entire shift, blockinf my view of the bike. Came out after close to find it missing.

Specialized Aethos Comp

Location

840 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 10, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC004032729S
Size: 
56
Color: 
Satin Carbon/Teal Tint Fade/Flake Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2022 Specialized Aethos Comp with Rival eTap AXS

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 month
Incident Description: 
Two individuals broken into our condo building and stole my bike from our garage.

Sanwa 210

Location

2249 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older road bike with older middle gear switches. Sticker from Steven’s point on it and a sticker with Working Bikes on it

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
Down private walkway next to apartment
Incident Description: 
Last took my bike out one week ago then went to go get it this morning and it was gone.

FX 3 DISC L ALPINE BLUE TO DEEP DARK BLUE FADE

Location

1980 N. Milwaukee Ave
1980 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU272XC0303S
Size: 
L
Color: 
DEEP DARK BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike with light on front and dog lease on 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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Thieves cut into the storage area and stole a few bikes

State Core Line

Location

2842 w fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange pedals and rear rack

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?: 
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 week

Trek Lexa

Location

Monroe Garage
183 W Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WT4002C08783
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Silver with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The bike has blue handlebar tape and a number of customizations, specifically an extra set of center interrupter break levers on the handlebars, two water bottle cages, a rack on the back, Specialized women’s mimic power saddle, and dual-sided SPD pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
8.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike in bike rack area of the parking garage at 183 West Monroe next door to my office at 120 S. LaSalle around 9 am and when I left at about 5:45 it was no longer there.

Specialized Langster

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc6023546011
Size: 
54-56 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Specialized Langster. Mavic Elipse wheels. Miche crank. Dura Ace chain ring (50t). Red handle bar tapes.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Normal parking spot
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked using a kryptonite U lock to a bike rack bought at a wall mounted sporting goods store. There was also a cable through the back wheel. Rack was cut and bike removed. Bike was in a locked garage in an apartment building.