Recent Reports

Free Spirit

Location

1702 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Maroon/burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage, maroon/burgundy, small frame (around 19"). Two lever shifters. Rusty mustache handlebars.

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Bike kept under apartment steps, not visible from street and within gates. Taken in the night.

SE Bikes Lager

Location

431 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 12, 2021 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FZ18JY0374
Size: 
Regular Adult Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handle bars with black tape, kryptonite lock attached

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had left my bike in my storage room for the last 3 days. Went to use it this morning and it is gone without a trace. Date and time of theft is unknown but had to happen between March 10 at noon and March 13 at 10am.

Raleigh Professional

Location

937 W Montana St Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 12, 2021 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E9417
Size: 
700c wheels, frame about 21½
Color: 
White. Seat tube has bands of red, black, yellow.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Serial number is on the underside of the bottom bracket. 50 year old well used bike, scuffed paint, but clean and in good condition. Small ding in top tube. Campy Nuovo Record derailleurs and bar end shifters. Campy seatpost, headset, bottom bracket, crankset, pedals. Brooks seat. Cinelli bars on 3TTT stem. New Shimano Tiagra hubs, Alex rims front and rear, with 7 cog cassette. Weinman center pull brakes. Brownish handlebar tape. Bracket on top tube for lock. Brackets for pump on down 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been in garage since last fall.
Incident Description: 
The service door, which opens to my enclosed backyard, was open. I had been in and out of the garage earlier. today. At 1:58 PM, I was called by my neighbor Anne, who had been contacted by her neighbor Susie (both at 935 W Montana). Susie had seen someone throw a bicycle over the fence toward 939 W Montana. She called 911. Her description is a young black male, "taller than" me, which means over 5' 9". He wore a hoodie and jeans. Other things in the garage were disturbed. I haven't determined if anything else is missing but there is nothing obvious. I don't know how he entered my fenced and gated yard, or knew of the open door. The main garage door was closed.

2009 Specialized Crosstrail Sport XL RECOVERED

Location

150 N Riverside Plaza
150 N Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in excellent shape. Athough an older model, the tires were recently replaced and the hyrdaulic fluid for brakes were refilled. The bike was equipped with Polar heart monitor triathlon components. The valves on the tires had blue flashing rubber skulls. The stem (back) of the seat had a white sticker with identfying number for my condo bike room as well as a foil maple leaf sticker in the front of the stem. The bike was special edition from a bike store in Canada called Sportinglife.

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?: 
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?: 
I locked my bike in front of the office I work in on Riverside Plaza and it apparently stolen 1 hour later (caught on videotape)
Incident Description: 
I went to work in the afternoon at 150 N Riverside Plaza (across from the Boeing building). About 45 mins after I went up to the office, a white mal 5'9 height apparently went to my bike, took out a spray or other freezing agent from a black bag, and used a hammer to break the lock. He then put the broken lock in his bag and rode eastwards across the Randolph lock. Bike recovered by Downers Grove Police Department and returned to owner March 2021.

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Home
1118 W GEORGE ST
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Matte black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
29er mountain bike. Not new by any means, but in good condition. New grips recently put on with a honeycomb design on them. Stolen with my helmet as well.

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?: 
2 years.
Incident Description: 
Time and date are guesses at this point, since I wasn't checking on it every day. Hadn't been ridden since fall.

Surly Midnight Special

Location

Apartment
3816 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Periwinkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, had some mud and dirt on it from a ride the day before, but otherwise not a scratch anywhere on it. Black Brooks leather saddle, Sram Rival 1 groupset, TRP Spyre disc brakes. Silver stem/handlebars/seatpost. Double sided spd/platform shimano clip pedals. Wahoo Elemnt bolt mount attachment on the handlebars.

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
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from the locked storage area in the back stairwell. There are two heavy duty security doors, so I can only think that one of them didn't close properly or that someone was watching me come home. Another bike of mine was also stolen (Bianchi road bike, size 57, rim brake in light green with Shimano 105 components, white handlebar tape). The surly was purchased less than a year ago from Comrade Cycles, and has been kept in this same secure location since then with no incident. I will call them tomorrow to figure out the serial number.

Raleigh Gran Sport

Location

2727 N Ridgeway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame, red bar tape, chrome pedals, metal trunk rack

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of my locked garage last night. I found the garage side door open this morning and my bike missing.

Bad Boy 4 by Cannondale model C33407M19LG

Location

917 w Agatite Ave
917 W Agatite Ave, APT 1F
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MC73234
Size: 
Large
Color: 
BBQ/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year old. Has one fork over front tire instead of 2. Extra wide seat and a small under saddle 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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
This was stolen along with another bike from our building. 8 other bikes were not locked either and they are all still there.

Tammasso

Location

1313 randolph
1313 W Randolph Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 8, 2021 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 63cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New tires. White seat. Red handle bars. Brand is tammasso. Black body with white lettering.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in apt bike storage since November. Noticed the lock was cut today and bike was missing along with a few other bikes. Reported to apartment managers.

Trek FX1 Disc

Location

920 W. Agatite Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 11, 2021 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU053C4047P
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Had Schwinn rack on the back, mobile phone holder.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from within the confines of an 8 unit Condo building in Uptown, with fences and locked gates at the front and back. The U-lock went through the front wheel to the frame and a cable was attached to the U-lock and a bike rack. The cable was cut.

Panasonic MC-4500

Location

Across from McCutcheon School
N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey body, beige accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not in amazing condition, back wheel pops in an out. There's a black platform on the back. Beige tire protector around the front tire. Covered in salt residue. Handlebars have some black tape around them. Bike seat fabric starting to tear around the edges. My name "Marley" is written in white on the underbelly of my bike frame.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike up on this rack daily while I am at work. There are other bikes locked to the same rack constantly so I thought it was a safe place. When I came outside last night, the bike was gone and my lock was cut and left on the ground.

Torker U-District

Location

Apartment building
827 W. Waveland Avenue,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SKRL12G02654
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with white accents. Normal wear and tear, good condition. Tires are fairly worn down. Handlebar central pivot is worn down to a brass color on top.

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?: 
Weeks

Trek 2020 Roscoe 8

Location

St. Matthias School
Claremont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU049C0721P
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition.

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?: 
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?: 
A few hours. Locked in fenced in playground area at school.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime during the school day. The person would have needed to get into the fenced in playground area and then stolen the bike. The lock was cut and left at the scene. There was a pretty constant stream of classes playing outside during the day so there were only small windows of time that it could have been stolen.

Jamis Coda Elite

Location

Park Crest Condos
2420 W Lunt Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I62600253
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Year
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in a cage. Someone cut the lock and stole the bike.

Cannondale M500

Location

Park Crest condos
2420 W. Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KD 09695
Size: 
16
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Someone has broken into our basement storage unit and cut into the cage to stole the bike.

Giant Bowery

Location

Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray fixed gear bike with bullhorn handle bars and front black 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?: 
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?: 
Months

6KU

Location

Pilsen
18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 12, 2021 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with blue/haze wheels. Single gear bike. Hand pump attached with a blue sticker saying ride easy

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left bike outside of mini mart on 18th and Blue Island. In the store for 5 minutes and bike was gone

2020 REI Co-op Fat Bike, Model DRT 4.1

Location

SuperCuts in Westlake Plaza, Suite 7C
3217 Lake Avenue
Wilmette , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, February 8, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C4FL4284
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4.8 inch "fat bike" tires, black Crank Brothers Stamp2 platform pedals, small nick in saddle, aluminum water bottle holder 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was on my car bike rack. I was parked in a crowded parking lot in front of a strip mall. I forgot that my bike was on my rack, unlocked, since I was driving straight home from getting it tuned up. I spontaneously decided to make a quick stop at a store. I was inside the store for 15 minutes and when I came out my bike was gone and some of the straps of my bike rack were missing (cut off?). I called the police immediately.

Soma Smoothie

Location

Paulina & Sunnyside
1708 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Pending
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Soma Smoothie (56cm), black. Silver Soma handlebars & stem with honey leather bar tape. Honey leather Brooks B17 saddle. Sora R3000 2x9 shifters. Sora crankset, Microshift R9 derailleur. Alex wheels (black rims & spokes).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked up overnight daily.
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke into a residential building through a gangway entrance and stole several locked bikes from the bike room.

FX3WSD

Location

Seminary Properties
4504 N Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU063C4508P
Color: 
Creme and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks brand new. On the Handlebars it has a HALO alarm and GPS system. All black and circular. Handlebars are black with white ( clear grips). Disc Brakes. TREK Lettering in navy blue, with gold accent.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Every day.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my apartment's storage room, basement floor. The theft occurred on video and the thieves broke the lock and were seen stealing it out of the building in the video. Filed a police report online, awaiting case #.