Recent Reports

Salsa Journeyman

Location

Springfield Alley way
2533 N Springfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 13, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s in used, but good shape. I’d just bought it from a stranger, and gotten it tuned up. It has a back rack on it. I had clip pedals on it at the time. There are orange and yellow stripes on the front fork and seat tube.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
I leave it hung up in the garage, because it’s my long distance bike. The garage door is always closed, but my neighbor left it open by accident. Someone just walked in and took it. I should have known better.

Trek Verve 1

Location

Churchill Park Place
2007 W Churchill St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU094XC3991T
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition, no significant dents or scratches to it.

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
April 28th around 10pm, we have security footage showing a thief entering our locked garage and stealing two books and some other residents' items. An image of the intruder is also available. A police report has been filed and apartment building is made aware. Image is from the Internet, as I don't have any pics of my own.

Liv Flourish FS 1

Location

Churchill Park Place
2007 W Churchill St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K1GK94746
Size: 
Adult Size
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a purple bike that was in a good, clean condition. When stolen, it had a bell by the handlebar. A sticker from an old apartment was removed from the bike so you can somewhat see the remnants of a removed sticker below the handlebar facing the rider when seated.

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?: 
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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
April 28th around 10pm, we have security footage showing a thief entering our locked garage and stealing two books and some other residents' items. An image of the intruder is also available. A police report has been filed and apartment building is made aware.

Schwinn RECOVERED

Location

4601 N. Beacon St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
6837918
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red handlebar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since the afternoon of Tuesday May 7th
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was u-locked to another bicycle behind a locked privacy fence in the patio well of a dark ground-floor unit. RECOVERED: LB reported On May 12, 2024, bike was located on Facebook marketplace and bought it back from the person who posted it for sale.

All City

Location

1800 block of North Fremont Street. Ranch Triangle
Freemont Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M21120958
Size: 
49
Color: 
Black with a teal front wheel/rim.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, with a teal front wheel with one white spoke. All city brand bike. Single speed freewheel with bull horns handle bars brand new tektro brakes levers. Brooks leather saddle. Multi colored upper bar pad thing.

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 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?: 
It was not locked. 20-30 minutes.
Incident Description: 
Stopped at home to grab a bite to eat and feed cats. Bike was leaning against the wall of neighboring building next the coach house I live in. Two entrances into the property between the front building and the coach house. Front gate to gangway does not lock but looks like a fence and can not be seen through. Front door was open when I came back down after about a half hour. So I assume someone just happened to walk by. Opened the door. Walked down the narrow gang way between the building around a concrete wall blocking any view from the street even if the front gate was open and through a small court yard between the building in the front and the coach house. Back door was locked. Someone had to have known that the front door is unlocked and have scoped out the place before. This time got lucky. Didn’t lock the bike because I was only there for short time and knew it couldn’t be seen from the street and there is no reason for anyone other than residents of the building to go through that area.

Surly Long haul trucker

Location

Condo
Beacon and Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's 5'7"
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, 2 water bottle holders and back rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stole from locked back patio area, locked to another bike by combination ULock

Cannondale Quick Women's 5 Remixte

Location

1541 W Roscoe St Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA65372
Size: 
Large Womens
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in Garage

Retrospec city bike style

Location

Balanced Flow Wellness
2325 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Mid size
Color: 
Sage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lopsided wicker basket, silver back storage space, brown seat and handlebars. Decent condition, no identifying marks.

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?: 
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?: 
5ish hours
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred sometime between 12pm and 5pm, lock was missing with bike as I left work. Whole bike is missing.

Jamis Coda

Location

Locked Courtyard off of alley
3534 w palmer street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2002 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Light green, darker green accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In decent shape, silver rack mounted on back, silver kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack located in outdoor, locked courtyard. Bike was locked to rack through front tire. Wheel was removed and left behind, still locked to rack. Frame and back wheel taken. Oddly, right outside of our locked gate was a different bike laying in the concrete missing it's front tire.

Raleigh All Terrain

Location

807 W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Reflective silver fabric on rear of saddle. Silver frame with navy letters. Flat handlebars.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
On May 7 at 5:10pm I returned home from an appointment at which point I brought my bike onto the back deck of my building. On May 8 at 4:45pm I walked outside to ride to dinner, but the bike was gone.

Haro Omega

Location

My back porch
2132 W Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 6, 2024 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M2CD45824
Size: 
83CM
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The blue paint is darker. Like a Navy Blue. Paint and Haro logo was chipping. The right gear had issues when going into the 7th and 8th gear. The bike will not go into third gear very easily. A front and back flashing light. The front one flashed white. The back flashed red. The seat is bent. Pedals were a bit rusty. The front break was rubbing against the front tire and making a weird noise.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
half hour
Incident Description: 
I came home around 2AM and locked it to my back porch. The porch is wooden. The person who stole it busted the wood to get it. My roommate said he heard commotion on the back porch sometime between 2:30AM - 3AM.

Trek FX1 Disc Stagger

Location

744 N Clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU345XC5548S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition (used twice ) women’s trek bicycle

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Was stolen from secure condo building garage . Thief cut the lock.

Khs urban uno

Location

Andersonville
Glenwood Ave and w Carmen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition ten years old. Has new black pedals , new metal detachable basket replaced plastic milk carton

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?: 
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?: 
Back of apartment building overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from apartment building locked to back porch back of building to a thick 12 inch wood post

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Albany Park condo building
3113 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC42239
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly in good condition. Had some scuffs on the frame. The brakes are a little squeaky. It had 2 water bottle holders, a handlebar phone holder, and a lock attached to the frame. Also stolen was an olive Giro helmet. There was an under-saddle bag as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
It was left unlocked (dumb I know) in our parking spot in front of our car, against the wall. It's been there since we moved in over 2 months ago though I last rode it about 4 days ago.
Incident Description: 
Not sure when it happened. It could have happen in any of the previous 4ish days previous to the time listed. I assume someone was let into the building who should not have been and then just walked out with it. Though I suppose a fellow resident could have taken it too.

Trek Domane SL

Location

JD Sports
10 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on a pole sign directly in front of the JD Sports store. After about 40 minutes of trying on sneakers and coming out of the store the bike was missing with the lock. Nothing was there. Someone must have cut the cord in seconds and taken off with the bike and lock. I immediately saw that the store has a camera out front of their building where there would be clear footage of who the thief is.

Specialized Allez E5

Location

Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606002611P
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. A Cygolite Hotshot taillight, Garmin out-front GPS mount, and Abus Bordo lock cradle were attached to the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
<4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack on south side of Northwestern University Library around 8:00pm. Came out at midnight to find the bike and lock missing.

Trek dual sport

Location

Bike rack outside elemental health
2225 w north ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU099XC0411T
Size: 
3M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition. Black bike with dark grey trek on frame

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike locked on bike rack outside 2225 w North Ave. Went to an hour yoga class next door, came back and bike gone along with lock and helmet

Lotus

Location

Sunnyside Mall
4516 N Malden St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
30" Standover
Color: 
Gray Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Reflective stickers on front fork and frame, bullhorn handlebars with blue wraps, asymmetrical brake levers, saddle with relief cutout, pink and silver cable housing, front basket, plastic fender, silver metal pedals, rear light

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?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
Overnight, had been locked for 2 years in same location

Velotric Nomad 1

Location

3025 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
1232301216
Size: 
Step through, 26" fat tire. Bike is 42" tall and about 75" long
Color: 
Teal/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No battery (battery was not stolen). Had bar mitts on the handlebars. Arkel Orca panniers (very large). Electronic horn hanging from the handlebars. A built-in frame-mounted headlight and an external handlebar-mounted headlight. Had LED tube lights woven through the spokes on the front and rear wheels. The chainring and crank arms are non-standard. Suspension seatpost.

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?: 
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?: 
It was locked to an iron railing in the parking lot behind our building. It had been locked here - when not in use - since July/August 2023.
Incident Description: 
The AirTag on my bike last checked in on 4/23/2024 at 5:08 pm. I did not notice the bike was taken until 1:55 pm on 4/30/2024. It seems an angle grinder was used to cut through the chain. Two of the ringlets were partially left behind. My partner's bike - the same bike - locked up in the same way, just a few feet behind mine was not touched.

Fuji Sportif 2.1

Location

Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ACJ22H000257
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Tech silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, when stolen the quick release front tire had been removed (may have had a new one connected)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
4.5 hours (maximum)
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack through front tire (which was quick release), taken from location on Sunday 4/28/24 between 3:30pm and 8pm.