Recent Reports

Critical Cycle Fixed Gear

Location

747 W. Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 CM
Color: 
Blue & Teal/Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's 49 CM size, Bright blue frame with "Critical" text on diagonal. Straight black handle bars and blue handlebar cushions. Teal/aqua wheel frames. Black seat. Single Speed fixed gear road 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage basement at 747 W Cornelia, Chicago IL.

Yuba Boda Boda people for bikes

Location

Target
4466 n Broadway st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was a people for bikes model. 1/100 made has people for bikes painted on the bike. Rear rack and foot rests bamboo that was rotting a little. Chain guard was bent slightly. Brass bell was on but broken on left handle. Had an ‘o’ ring on the back rack There was a tear in the seat toward the right side.

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?: 
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 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to buy groceries when I came out my bike was gone.

KHS Soul

Location

1500 W. 18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good used and working condition. I had fixed a wide and shallow black plastic Coca-Cola crate to the rear end with green bungee cords in an X shape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen at some point overnight between 6/13 and 6/14. The front wheel and frame were locked to a street sign on the south sidewalk on the 1500 block of W. 18th Street, right outside the closed Tortilleria Sabinas. After noticing the bike was missing on the morning of 6/14, you could tell that someone had removed the bolt fixing the street sign to its base so that they were able to lift the street sign and remove the bike.

Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 C

Location

Wicker Park Alleyway
1626 N. Leavitt St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
trying to track down
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Marroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Small paint chips covered with 3M clear protector on the rear triangle and downtube. Homemade (tubes and zip ties) crud catcher at rear pivot point.

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?: 
Unfortunately it was not locked. It was accidently left in the alley.
Incident Description: 
Was accidently left in the 1600 N Leavitt street alley (between Leavitt and Bell) on Wednesday 11 Jun 2020 at 11 AM. Was stolen sometime between 11 AM and 3 PM that day.

Schwinn High Plains

Location

3121 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple with Red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back, lime green u lock was attached, used 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs

Del Sole Projekt

Location

908 W. GRACE ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
bhax9g6087
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, one year old bought new. Black rubber handles, tan seat, and tires.

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 street sign.

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?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
Locked up at around 11pm Monday June 8th. Discovered bike was gone the next morning. Lock cut and left on parking pole

Bombtrack Aspire

Location

2127 W Giddings St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WI18G01058
Size: 
55
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metal Green bike, cargo holder in front, black wheels, disc brakes

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?: 
Multiple Days

Cannondale Synapse Roadbike

Location

2127 W Giddings St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
BIK2725255K
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black carbon frame road bike, Shimano 105 set, white handle bars + aero bars.

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?: 
Multiple Dats
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into our house, stole 2 bikes and

Specialized Roll

Location

1149 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ISO 4210-2:2014-C
Size: 
Medium (I think)
Color: 
Burgundy/ Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. When it was stolen it had fenders over the tires, a water bottle holder attached to the body, a bar on the back to attach saddle bags, and attached safety lights, though any of these may have been detached.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken while locked to metal porch rail outside back door of apartment. Building has a shared courtyard enclosed by automatically locking door. I noticed it was missing on Monday June 8th around 5pm, and the last time I saw it locked in its space was Saturday June 6th around 4pm (I didn't pass by the area between those times). I entered a date and time in this range above, as I don't know when it was taken. It was locked with a kryptonite lock and chain through both wheels and frame. The bike, lock, and chain were gone. Nothing else was unusual.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Home
1137 W. Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 1, 2020 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
E1803495
Size: 
58
Color: 
Silver (Fade Slate Black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Essentially a new bike. Had a U shaped bike lock attached to the frame with a yellow button.

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

Scattate XRL

Location

Sheridan Road - Uptown
4138 Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a Tan Scattate XRL Cyclecross bike. On the upper bar, there is a the name Bob written in cursive.

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 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?: 
10 hr
Incident Description: 
Happened overt night

Trek Discovery Channel

Location

Kozy Cyclery
219 West Erie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU129C0428B
Size: 
58
Color: 
Royal Blue frame, white seat and handles, dark green pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Royal Blue frame, white seat and handles, dark green shimano pedals , discovery channel on 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Kozy bike shop was closed and I had walked my bike 3 miles to get a flat fixed so I locked the bike outside the shop along side another bike and planned to return the next day to get the flat fixed. Bike was stolen over night.

Masi

Location

7/11
Broadway and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single gear bike. Predominantly black with red lettering.

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?: 
Never.
Incident Description: 
I brought the bike inside the 7/11. And then when I picked out the product I wanted, decided to leave right outside the building for a couple of minutes. When I can back out after my purchase, it was gone.

2017 Cannondale Quick Fix Large

Location

river place on the park
700 N Larrabee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CM16A531307
Size: 
large
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, big purple bike for everyday

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
My nanny rides my bike to work and she got to work at 8am and she went to ride home at 5pm and it was stolen.

Trek single speed Urban Commuter

Location

Ravenswood / Lincoln Square
Leland ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Limestone mud on the bottom from rainy ride. Red chain.

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?: 
Over a year
Incident Description: 
Bike stored in locked back stairway. Someone must have gained access to the stairwell and taken it. It was not locked to anything

Fuji Finest 1.0

Location

Urban Belly
W Pierce St & N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ9I01624
Size: 
sm
Color: 
Pink/ White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, White Seat. Original parts

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 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: 
Bicycle was locked with cable to some other bikes. Cable was cut.

Cannondale SuperSix Evo

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C11307M1058
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has aero bars and small blue pedals where the shoes clip on. Also has Ironman stickers but those were probably removed by the thief.

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?: 
Week
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my house and someone broke in and stole it.

Wing Freedom Fatty

Location

8800 S Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black bike with “Wing” written on frame. Fat tires. Half electric; pedal assist

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Assuming it was overnight, someone broke into the garage on my property via the side door. Only the bike was taken.

Schwinn Network Hybrid Bike, 2.0 Series, 18-inch Frame, Blue

Location

4900 NORTH WOLCOTT AVENUE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 5, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
B00P470EAA
Size: 
18-inch
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new. I had it for 2 weeks only. Blue hybrid bike for women.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my yard with other bikes Yard is locked

2011 Ridley X-Ride

Location

Home
4836 N. Lawndale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 30, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
50
Color: 
Black, White, Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aluminum Cyclocross bike set up with rear-rack for commuting. Time MTB pedals. SRAM Force components.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was in the garage overnight. When we came to the garage the following morning, the door was open and the bike was missing.