Recent Reports

Trek FX 1

Location

Wicker Park
Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU027XC4031S
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to new!!! Black frame and a bright blue bottle holder. U-Lock is attached to the side.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike has always been stored here when not in use. Last use was October prior to the Chicago winter.
Incident Description: 
The bike was located on the second floor balcony. There is no staircase that leads up to the balcony and the only way to the balcony is through the apartment. We were away from the apartment and our neighbor who witnessed the incident mentioned that the thieves climbed up the fence to get to the balcony, threw the bike down and rode away on it.

RECOVERED: Trek FX 3

Location

apartment building
near Sherman/Simpson intersection
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU339C6199L
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
glue/green/gray stripes. mik deluxe bike rack. clear, squishy handles. green evanston registration sticker on seat tube.

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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
taken from inside of locked apartment building sometime between 12/18/22 and 12/28/22. --On 5/18/23 victim wrote us to say the bike was recovered: "I have since then recovered my bike. On April 29 I found my bike locked up on the corner of Church and Benson in Evanston around 1pm. I had Evanston police come and cut the lock on my bike."

Trek Bontrager Portland

Location

Buena Shores Building
833 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
Orange Metalic Flake
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The grip tape on the left handlebar was unraveling, I had two black mounts for lights on the left front handlebar and on the seat post, there were large scratches and signs of wear on the shifters/breaks, there were small spots of orange paint scattered around the bike from a spray paint can.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I entered bike storage room at 7:25pm to check on bicycle and noticed lights were off in the room and that my bike along with several others were missing. My bike’s heavy duty U-Lock and metal cable were missing along with the entire bike. Other bikes in the storage room were either entirely missing or had tires stolen. My bike had been locked up for roughly 2 weeks before I checked on it yesterday. There are security cameras in the bike room but the property managers are not helping at this point. Additional info: The bike room is locked using an electronic key-fob system. To enter the room, one needs an electronic key- fob provided by the property manager to unlock the door. There was no sign of forced entry. When I entered, the bike room was automatically locked, as is typical. Possibilities of entry include: owner of a key fob entered, someone stole a key fob, they figured out a way to electronically hack into the room without a key fob, or other.

Surly Disc Trucker

Location

200 W. Monroe
200 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pristine condition. Red bar tape, 3 red bottle cages. Sticker on left side that reads “This machine kills fascists.” Mizuno disc brakes, 9 speed xtr drivetrain, bar end shifters, black planet bike fenders, black tubus 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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in the loading dock at 200 W. Monroe in the loop

Jamis Divide 29

Location

3734
N Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M201001007
Size: 
29" wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pinhead wheel locks on both wheels

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?: 
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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
No idea exactly when bike was stolen. have not been riding it due to surgery recovery. use the back stairwell where bike was locked every few days and noticed it missing on Dec 21, 2022.

Cannondale Quick CX4

Location

Jefferson Park
4758 N Laramie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YG47572
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lightly Used

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of a shared garage through the back door. Happened sometime during that day 8:00am - 6:00 pm

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

120 N. Green
Green Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025048164S
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 9 mo. old. It had a small pouch on the top bar of the frame and aerobars installed. It also had slight tear on the right handlebar grip.

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?: 
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 or so (I don’t use it much in the winter)

Trek Multi-Trek 7000

Location

811 Uptown apartment building
811 W. Agatite
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3456582
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Satin Euro Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. When stolen it had a sticker on the crossbar that said UPTOWN 811 or UPTOWN 811 Agatite. It may also have had a sticker from the original vendor, Budget Bicycle Center in Madison, WI.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks since I'd ridden it last.
Incident Description: 
I was living in the high rise at 811 W. Agatite. My bike was locked to a rack in the building's bike storage area. The Building Management decided there were too many bikes that had been abandoned by previous tenants, so they gave everyone in the building a sticker to put on their bike ("UPTOWN 811"), intending to remove bikes without stickers. I put a sticker on my locked bike. The bike was still there after the culling of the abandoned bikes had taken place. But about a week later, I went to get my bike and it had disappeared. Therefore I can't give a precise date when it was stolen. It was sometime in the month of September, 2022. Thank you for your help.

Specialized Allez Sport

Location

Edgewater
5653 N. Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches. Had a small pouch on the back seat and stickers with my name on it.

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 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months

Giant Avail 2

Location

In the alley behind Dollar Tree at 4734 Western Ave, my garage is across from them
Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have a link to exactly what it looks like. But it is red, had white taped handlebars, and had an odometer on the right side (I think it was the right side).

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?: 
About a year
Incident Description: 
I believe my garage door was open by accident and it was taken from the garage while I was gone for a couple hours.

Orange Specialized 2021

Location

1000 n lasalle st (rear resident lot, spot 45)
1000 n lasalle dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
S4
Color: 
Coral Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, clear frame protection all around, all stock parts besides black raceface Chester pedals.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My grey Kia Sportage SUV was stolen around 9pm, the car was locked with my orange 2021 specialized stumpjumper in the back of the car. The car was located in the private lot in the rear of my residential building (1000 n lasalle). Security cameras clearly show three people who appear to be male in winter masks, one with a bright red jacket, looking into the car, roaming around the vicinity, then eventually breaking into the car and driving away, stealing both the car and the bike. The entire incident was caught on camera. The police eventually located the car, but when they found it, my bike is no longer in it.

Salsa Journeyman Claris 700 Copper 52

Location

Apartment
417 N Noble St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H19406461
Size: 
52
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. It had (I believe) x2 orange water bottle holders mounted both beneath the seat and on the fork of the 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?: 
60-90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Propped up my bike against my garage as I had to run inside for a Microsoft Teams meeting right as I got home from riding. Came back outside after the meeting, and the bike was gone

Trek Verve 3 Disc

Location

Old building for Rehabilitation institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU231XC0365S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Mulsanne Blue (TREK is written in bright green color)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased end of summer 2022, practically new in perfect condition. One distinguishing feature is that there is a

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 bike rack.

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?: 
couple of hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to bike lock in front of my work building Downton Chicago at 10am. When I finished the work around 3pm, the bike was no longer there. Lock was missing to as well as white Giro helmet.

Trek FX1 Disc

Location

Clybourn metra station
clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a few dents in frame. Was an “easy step over bike 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?: 
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?: 
Bike Lock station right by the UP-N and UP-NW Clybourn Metra stop. Stolen 1 week ago (on 12/7)

2022 Marin Presidio 1 - City Commuter Bike

Location

Presidential Apartments
800 Hinman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a water bottle holder and pump holder on bottom frame, and a U-lock holder on the upper frame. There is a small black bell on the handlebars and a repair pouch under the seat. There is a sticker on the top frame saying it is registered with the city of Evanston, and the registration should belong to me.

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?: 
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 month and a half
Incident Description: 
Noticed another bike was in mine's place the day after I got back from a week-long trip. I think I last saw it a day or so before leaving.

Trek 7.5 FX Livestrong

Location

432 w surf
Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano brakes, road tires, great condition. Had underseat bag.

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from apartment bike room.

2022 Cannondale Treadwell 2 LTD RAW Small

Location

1350 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME26113
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Only rode 2 times prior to theft

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily

2021 Cannondale Top Stone 4 Black Magic XL

Location

420 W Belmont Ave, Apt 25D
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC41583
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Only rode for 1 fall season

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily

Tribe

Location

2639 N Emmett Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Purple/ grey frame, purple seat and handle bars, green rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Within 30 min my bike was stolen from my garage.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

KSquare Apartments
1749 N Wells St. Unit 1111
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2251S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new other than deep scratches to the front fork.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few months, but I checked on it almost daily
Incident Description: 
According to the building security video, an unknown/unauthorized person entered the building and accessed the locked bike storage room. This person then cut the lock to my bike and stole the bike. I found remnants of the cut lock on the floor.