Recent Reports

2018 or 19 Cannondale CaddX

Location

parking lot behind unit
4653 N. Magnolia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
cant find paperwork
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2019... Red medium size frame, typical cyclocross tires, cateye computer, mini frame pump on down tube, seat pack, nice dual sided pedals (platform/SPD).

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?: 
<10 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to a rear bike carrier on my car. car was parked in a secured lot behind my condo complex. thief must have jumped a fence and taken bike off car then out the front locked gate (only locked from the outside).

All City Spacehorse

Location

Bucktown
W. St. Paul Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 20, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new - 6 months old

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
We were in the process of moving, we left the bikes attached to our car in the private garage, and we woke up the next morning and they were gone.

State bicycle co. Delphin

Location

2547 West Homer Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 20, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, some scratches around the seat post from chain. Taco truck sticker on the front, coffee shop on the main post, "seik" sticker between the nuts of the middle post.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Person walked down alley checking every house, walked into ours and took our bikes off our patio.

Trek 7000

Location

2547 W. Homer St., FL 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 19, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange single cut brewery sticker, I ❤️ ny sticker, other various stickers. Condition was good, grey and black seat. Stolen with a del-fin (teal) steel framed single speed.

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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Our bikes were kept under our covered 1st floor porch, enclosed by lattice fencing. the only way to see them is if you are in our yard or our back gate is left open. There is no way to see them from the alley or street. We last saw them around 830pm on 3/19/22, and then noticed they were gone at 10am 3/20/22. A neighbor heard a rustling sound around 1am 3/20/22 coming from that area.

Cannondale

Location

1628 w warren blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 18, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Yb34516
Size: 
Large kids
Color: 
Black w red writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minor scare he’s, basically new

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 years

1991 Marin Bear Valley

Location

755 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Faded pink, yellow, green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Okay condition. Loose seat cushion. Some paint and letters are scratched up.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
The bike was gone after the night. The lock was cut and left outside of a trash can nearby.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

North Park
5639 N Christiana Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Roscoe village sticker on it. White bottle holder

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 day
Incident Description: 
I had my bike in my garage - usually unlocked because the garage is closed. The morning of 12/1, I noticed that our front gate to our building was jarred open and that my bike ewas gone. I tried filing a police report but was rejected and told to call to make a burglary report. I have been unable to reach someone on the 311 line to do that. On 3/17/22 -- While biking to work - I saw my bike locked up in front of a building nearby where I live. I am 100% sure this is my stolen bike as it has the same Roscoe Village sticker as my original bike and I have photos of me with the bike in the past

Ancheer electric mountain bike

Location

Basement in an apartment building
1235 W North Shore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26-inch wheel adult bike
Color: 
Black with red and white detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has red detail and white Ancheer label. It has an attached light on the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was stolen overnight.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the basement apartment of 1235 W North Shore 60626. The bike is black with red and white detail and a white Ancheer label. It is an electric mountain bike that was locked with a Kryptonite u-lock and a "flexible" Kryptonite lock. The bike was in the storage room at around 6 pm on the 15th and was missing along with the locks before 10 am on the 16th.

GT Men's Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike G28357

Location

2407 W EASTWOOD AVENUE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GTFSO20F32000
Size: 
Medium, 27.5 wheel size
Color: 
Black with GT in Royal Blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a black portable light clipped to the handle bars. The bike is year old with barely any blemishing.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
I passed through the bike room at 10:20am on my way to get into a ride share. I noticed my bike was gone and I emailed by property manager. My helmet, portable light, lock, and bike were gone. I frequently check the bike room to see if it is since there were previous bike thefts in the building. I am almost certain it was stolen this week.

2021 Trek FX2

Location

Chase Bank
10 S Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022XC8348S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Light Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, dark gray rear rack, white bottle cage.

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Everything was gone--bike, lock, and cable. Bike was there around noon and gone when I left work at 5.

RECOVERED * Giant Escape

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
M
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, charcoal blue color, orange design in small section on wheels, Green Abus U-lock, pinhead wheel lock security system installed, minor dents on top of 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?: 
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 year
Incident Description: 
On Jan 26 2023 the victim wrote that the bike was recovered by CPD. Thief/fence presented the bike to a pawn shop on Lawrence Ave which apparently alerted police. Victim had filed police report on the day the bicycle was stolen. Unknown whether the Chicago Stolen Bicycle Registry listing played a role in the recovery.

Trek 7.2FX Hybrid with disc brakes

Location

The Wilson Club
1124 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray body with white/yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was moderately used through normal wear and tear, 4ish years old. It has a gel seat cover on it. It had a U Lock locking the frame to the front rim. It has a water bottle holder in the middle. It has disc brakes and a mainly black handle with small clear gel grip extensions on the handle bar.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
8 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of storage room in basement of The Wilson club.

RETrospec ascent 27.5”

Location

350 Newgate ct
Newgate ct
Schamburg , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
RET2262878Y
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
Light grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
7 months

Kona Rove 48 2021

Location

Cliff Dwellers
200 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 11, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F10GLH395
Size: 
small
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
orange pedals adjustable 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in front of the 200 S Michigan Avenue Chicago Il 60604

Cannondale Quick

Location

Buena Park
Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bike had a seat pack with repair tools under seat. A light on the handlebars with a red light under the seat. A cap on the side of handlebars is missing.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Daily. Locked along with 2 other bikes is parking space.
Incident Description: 
Returned home from work and bikes were missing from parking space. Bikes were locked to metal pipe in space and locked to other bikes as well. Locks were found on ground appeared to be cut off.

Cannondale

Location

Buena Park
Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike with clip pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Daily. Locked along with 2 other bikes in parking space.
Incident Description: 
Arrived home from work and bikes were missing. Locks were found cut in parking space.

Specialized

Location

Buena Park
Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal markings and white barcode sticker underneath the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
Daily. Locked with 2 other bikes in parking space.

Trek 7.2 FX Disc

Location

The Chandler
450 E Waterside Drive Unit 2304
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU167C1721J
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Bicycle 7.2

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Came home to not find bicycle in my condominium building garage.

Trek FX 3 Disc WSD

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 4, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Matte Black with Purple and Pink Details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, has purple metallic water bottle holder

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?: 
8 hours

Felt Broam 30

Location

Macy's on State
66 East Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
F09DS0261
Size: 
51
Color: 
Midnight Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has major rust and scratches on the downtube because of u-lock. Pink and purple toe straps. Green bottle cage; purple bottle cage Rear rack is partially wrapped with [digital camo design] duct tape Right (rear) shifter working poorly

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Went inside Macys around 10:30am and locked bike to bike rack in front of Macy's. When I came out around 4pm the bike was gone as well as the U-lock.