Recent Reports

Specialized Roubaix SL4, 2015

Location

Union West
939 W Washington Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC615034712J
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black with orange/red and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2015, Excellent condition, satin carbon, orange/red and yellow stripes on frame, Di2 ultegra electronic shifters, and ultegra disc brakes, silver clipless pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
A couple of years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a secure bike lock room, supposedly only accessed by key, in the concierge/managed apartment building in which I live. The building management has live video of what appears to be the thief. WE narrowed it down to incident date by reviewing the video footage.

All City space force

Location

55 e Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, rear rack, nalgene size water bottle cage

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen from in front of an office building with security.

Forge Breva

Location

Applied Health Sciences Building
1919 W. Taylor Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28in. 700c wheels
Color: 
Blue and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
More used/worn than shown in picture. Grey rubber phone mount. Orange kryptonite lock, recently tuned up, new brake pads and 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?: 
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?: 
5.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in the morning around 9am for work at the building. Went out around 2:20pm to check on bike and it was not at the rack anymore.

Specialized Dolce

Location

Residence
N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Dolce women’s roadbike - Black frame with green/white accents, white saddle, rear rack, two waterbottle cages, clip pedals, red and neon green snap koozies around center frame, multiple multi-colored plastic bracelets around handlebars. Stolen along with black MIPS helmet, gray cable lock, black Pearl Izumi women’s bike gloves, and clear bike goggles.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Other situation, please see below
Incident Description: 
Entered garage to find back door ajar and bike stolen along with other bike accessories. No evidence of forced entry.

Trek Precaliber 24

Location

Evanston, IL
1008 Ashland Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU290XC1926S
Size: 
Kids
Color: 
Red (Magenta)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had a broken bell on the handlebars but that may have been removed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
Maybe 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a bike rack in front of / near One River Arts and Wheel & Sprocket on Davis Street. When my child came out of class at One River Arts around 1:30pm the bike was gone and the lock was laying on the ground.

Jamis Allegro A3

Location

Reside at 823
823 W Buena Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
G220310519
Size: 
L16 Stepthrough
Color: 
Thundergrey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, cosmetic scratches. Step through bike with a kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 18 hours
Incident Description: 
I returned from the gym to my apartment building at approximately 3pm on Tuesday September 12th and locked my bike in the bike room in my apartment building. The bike was locked to itself via a cable lock with an integrated key lock. I went into the bike room on Wednesday morning around 11:00am and the bike was missing, along with the lock.

Schwinn Continental

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm maybe? it was tall
Color: 
black with maroon showing from scratches
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinguishing feature is mismatched pedals, one black one original metal. Bike lock on the frame (orange/black) It's a 10 speed, I think?

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?: 
daily
Incident Description: 
Noticed my bike was gone, must have been taken overnight, gates were all locked. Bike was unlocked but u lock was on the frame.

Golden Cycle

Location

Devon C Store
2144 W. Devon Ave 1W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
20TM08670131
Size: 
48
Color: 
Gun metal gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red coiled bike lock wrapped around the seat post

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?: 
It was not locked but was only left for 5 seconds
Incident Description: 
My son’s friend took the bike to the convenience store near school. The friend did not lock the bike up and left it for 5 seconds parked alongside the front entrance of the store. When he came out, he saw someone riding off with the bike.

Trek Domane

Location

Clark and Catalpa
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Na
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used Purple Domane AL 2 Disc from 2022 Two red bottle cages

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?: 
Forever
Incident Description: 
I left my garage door open to run upstairs and grab my water bottle, which I had forgotten. When I came back downstairs to our 2-car garage the bike had been stolen. It was stolen by a 5’10”-6’0” gentleman dressed in a white and black striped shirt and a fedora. He rode off with the purple Domane and my wife’s bike too.

Schwinn Cascade

Location

Broadway United Methodist Church
3338 N Clark Strete
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Standard
Color: 
Light Blue and Lavender
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty rusty on the metal parts, but had a brand new derailler put in. There was a new circular tail light affixed to the back. There is a BJB property sticker on it.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
It's a super old bike (10+ years), but in good condition! It was locked to a railway on the Broadway United Methodist Church ramp. It was taken during the Lakeview East Arts Fair.

Trek 01

Location

W cullom
7308 w cullom ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a phone holder scratches on the top frame

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 day ago
Incident Description: 
I realized it wasn’t there

Solé Single Speed

Location

Logan Square
N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Goose Island Bike. Front rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to chain link fence in front of apartment, offender cut fence to obtain bike

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

Home
4745 N. Dover Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Missing
Size: 
M
Color: 
Teal/Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike in great condition, detail on bar frame under seat with the words 'Waterloo', small bike pump also attached to frame, small scratch in paint on left hand side of frame by the rear derailleur

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 week
Incident Description: 
The garage door was left open for a short amount of time and the bike was taken from inside the garage.

Masi Riser

Location

731 S Plymouth Court
731 S Plymouth
Chicago , MN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Ahax9b0099
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black with Red Highlight on Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 months
Incident Description: 
The thief entered my apartment's Bike room clipped the lock on me, and left through the back exit. The thief was caught on camera.

Cannondale Bad Boy 1 belt drive

Location

450 W Belmont Ave
450 W Belmont ave, Apt 1401
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME31454
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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 bike rack.

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
2 black kids piggy backed residents thru front door and entered garage. They took 2 bikes, I have them camera

Cannondale Treadwell 3

Location

2430 W Walton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SB38814
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, added fenders and a front basket

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?: 
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?: 
Maybe 12 hours

Salsa Timberjack

Location

Home
1511 W Glenlake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
H18100006
Size: 
XS 27.5
Color: 
matte charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized power saddle, time attack mountain bike pedals.

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: 
A team of bike thieves hit our alley, robbing several garages.

Workcycles Secret Service

Location

Home
1511 W Glenlake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AZ2109201
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Dutch city bike. It is an extremely rare bike in excellent condition: green pannier bags on the back rack; dark green milk crate on the front with a JC Lind sticker; Brooks saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
A group of bike thieves hit the garages in the area, claiming many bikes from locked garages (after breaking through locked doors). This bike was locked with a cafe lock, so the back wheel was immobilized.

Canondale Topstone 4

Location

Bike storage in medium sized courtyard apartment building
1250 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC41948
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with an abus folding lock and knog blinder mini square lights.

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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in a shared but locked bike storage room

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Lakeview
Belmont avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011248452S
Size: 
large
Color: 
sky blue/light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a year old and in good condition. The front tire was flat when it was stolen. The bike has black rims and secondary color, the primary color is similiar blue of a Divvy bike. This was stolen in Lakeview, out of my condo building. My handle lock is still attached to the bike at time of theft.

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?: 
over a week
Incident Description: 
My bike was kept in the front foyer of our multiunit condo building. You need a code to enter the building. The next morning it was gone and a different bike was left outside with a lock.