Recent Reports

Trek 7.5 FX WSD women's specific design, year 2006

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
still searching for my records, will update when I find
Size: 
700 cc tires, either 13" or 15" (not sure what dimension that refers to), but definitely for a woman under 5'0" tall
Color: 
robin's egg blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Last seen with bar mitts, a po campo tussey phone bag, a Jandd frame bag, three Schwinn lights (one white on each fork of the front wheel, one red under the seat post). Seat has exposed cushion. Frame has stickers for City of Milwaukee and permission to park at 567 W Lake in Chicago.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
At least 4 days, possibly 7
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked, gated apartment building courtyard, under the porch outside my apartment, U-locked to itself.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Champlain
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has tires replaced with copper colored rims.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months

Giant STP

Location

Hancock Building
875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M Frame
Color: 
Blue tan tire walls tan grips
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new rockshox recon fork

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was bashed open

Specialized Allez Sport

Location

1628 N Bosworth Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue specialized allez with black handlebar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue specialized allez with two water bottle holders and small mini bike pump both mounted to tube

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?: 
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Wicker Park neighborhood

Novara Carema

Location

2312
Drake Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FH1171350
Size: 
47cm
Color: 
blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
carbon forks, shimano shifters, black handle wraps

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?: 
Storage room.
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

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Edgewater
Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 29, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Teal with Pink Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green basket on front, used condition, slight rip on 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I’ve been out of town for the past week (since the 21) and came back today to discover it was missing from the bike rack in the lobby of my building. It wasn’t locked, so this is a long shot and hopeless plea

Schwinn Pathway Hybrid Bike

Location

Northwestern Off-Campus
Foster Street (The corner of Foster and Ridge)
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with white highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The handlebars aren't screwed on very tight so they can move opposite the front wheel if pushed in separate directions. Some schmutz on the gears.

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 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?: 
It was consistently locked there for a few months. I would ride it most days.
Incident Description: 
I went out of town on the fifteenth. My roommate confirmed my bike was still there on the 19th. I returned home last night and the bike was stolen.

Trek One series 1.5

Location

2042 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
White/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and Gray storage pouch under seat. brand new tires. pink bike lock. normal pedals, not clipless.

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?: 
one month
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from a locked yard with 6 foot gate. Senbono smart sunglasses were left behind.

Cube

Location

Logan Square
W Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black/white, blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Lock/chain were broken and two bikes were stolen together. Located in the back of the building where only residents have access to.

Specialized

Location

Logan Square
W Cortland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As new, purple pedals

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from enclosed back of the building. Heavy duty chain was broken. No cameras available.

2015 Bianchi Impulso 105

Location

Basant Modern Indian Restaurant
W Byron St & N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had distinctive green valve caps and wear on the label just below the seat. There's also a slice on the right front side from when I was cutting an old zip-tie used to secure a headlight. The front wiring is also a little wonky. The tires are Continental Grand Prix 4 Season black. Pedals are fairly worn silver with ridges. The bottom bracket was recently replaced, and there's plenty of lube. Has Shimano disc brakes which were recently replaced. Back of the bike has more wear than the front. There was a small u-lock to secure the rear tire to the frame which is MIA.

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?: 
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?: 
Two hours
Incident Description: 
I was inside Basant Modern Indian Restaurant for around two hours between 7:30 and 9:30 PM.

Specialized 2024 Diverge Expert Carbon

Location

Lincoln Park
Howe & Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC014207914T
Size: 
58
Color: 
Dune white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As new. Blue pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
>2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Man entered back porch, cut lock, and left with bike. Security camera alerts were defective and didn't alert us.

Rad Power Radcity Electric Commuter

Location

4616 N Drake Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
9B018J100492
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a custom paint job covering the logos.

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?: 
Years, over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage, no signs of force entry.

Rad Power Radrunner

Location

4616 N Drake Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
YC019V1003997
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle has the attached optional basket accessory and an oversized 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Years, over night
Incident Description: 
Like was stolen from garage. No signs of forced entry.

Trek Marlin 4

Location

LA Fitness
1100 S Canal St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike!

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut and bike stolen right in front of busy LA Fitness and mall entrance in daylight! Only there for 3 hours!

Trek FX 3

Location

828 W Agatite Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2017 bike with some light wear on the aluminum. Before stolen, it had a rear black rack with a black milk crate. This is a red-colored frame with "trek" in white lettering.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked (no bike rack), but was on first floor of small building that needs to be keyed into to enter.
Incident Description: 
Bike was most likely stolen the evening of December 19 or early morning of December 20, 2024 from the entry area of my apartment building, along with my partner and neighbor's bicycles

Trek 28" Cruise Bike

Location

Apartment building
828 W Agatite Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a classic black basket on the back, had a bright blue helmet with it

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?: 
It was there without incident for 4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing from building, along with 2 other bikes that got stolen. Camera shows no footage so maybe was from back door.

Raleigh Tamland One

Location

Lakeview Athletic Center
3212 W Broadway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2015 Raleigh Tamland One gravel bike with several modifications. Black Surly fork. Easton seatpost. Black CrankBrothers Candy pedals. Panaracer TourGuard Plus tires. Shimano GRX 1x11 gear set (ie, no front derailleur -- left shifter only controls front brake). Multiple reflective stickers on frame and spokes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

2017 Fuji Absolute 2.3

Location

Wicker Park Athletic Club
1635 W Division St,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
mid
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition and new tires as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
56 mins
Incident Description: 
Details of Incident: I reported parking their bicycle at approximately 3:15 PM outside a gym in Wicker Park, facing Division Street. The bicycle was secured with a lock. When I left the gym around 4:30 PM, the bicycle was missing. Upon inspection of the parking area, I found the bike lock damaged and left at the scene. No other items appeared to be disturbed.

Giant Contend 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
1978 W Leland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K4EK52634
Size: 
Medium Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both brakes are cracked and taped together, but still work. Have spd clipless 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 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?: 
10 Hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked at bike racks under Metra platform at 7:30am. Came back after work at 6:00pm and bike and lock were missing.