Recent Reports

Rad Mission

Location

1742 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
8100LD-210821-04229
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I still have the battery -- so the battery area is likely empty. Bike has fenders. Has mirror attached to left handlebar. Some rust on the chain. White caps on the tires.

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?: 
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?: 
I keep the bike locked underneath our front steps every day.

Aventon Abound

Location

4213 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Cargo
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aventon Abound ebike, blue with rear panniers and front/rear racks. Bags contain 3 Chicago Public Library books. Bar Mitts hand protectors on handlebars; lock in frame bag. 2-3 years old but well maintained and clean; tires fairly 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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike left unlocked in closed garage; side entry door not locked. Garage car door not left open

Rad Runner Max Electric

Location

Garage in alley
1643 W Julian st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
RadRunner E-Bike, Cargo E-Bike with black Child seat on the back. There is a Peak Design magnetic mount iPhone mount on the front handle bar and a open wood bottom front basket.

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?: 
It was inside our locked garage unlocked
Incident Description: 
While I took my son to daycare with the dogs, someone got into our garage. The door was down and the gate was locked.

Momentum iNeed Street Mid-Step

Location

4018 W. George St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
K2GK41021
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
"Chameleon Blue" (Dark Iridescent Blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in very good condition, and has a custom paint job on the front and rear fenders -- they have been painted bright red. There is also a triangular frame bag in the center of the bike, a cupholder behind the handlebars, and a black rear rack that has been repurposed as a front rack.

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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
We left the garage by car around 5:30PM, and accidentally left the garage door open. When we returned at 8:30pm, the bike was gone.

Kent Tandem

Location

111 w maple st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Color: 
Dark gray/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, bike rack accesory was mounted

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 month

GT Triple Triangle

Location

Apartment Building
822 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue water bottle holder, small red/ white LED lights on the front and back (under the seat), blue grip tape on the handles, black bell.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months. Inside of building, on my back porch. Neighbors dont lock up bikes either.
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my back porch area inside of my locked building. I was out of the apt for 2 weeks due to a gas leak they refused to fix in a timely manner. Get a message from maintenance man said he recently "fixed" back door. I come back to my apartment and notice it doesn't latch all the way, very obviously. I head towards my back door and my bike is missing. There are two cameras pointing the exit, and my porch, but building has refused to help me and see the footage.

Specialized Tri-cross

Location

Residence
1328 W Hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
Black with black handles bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Tri-Cross bike. All black/matte black. Scrape by name of bike. Had pack underneath seat for emergency supplies.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from inside garage.

Marin Fairfax

Location

Will Howard-McKinney
5060 N Winthrop Ave, 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A22027564
Size: 
Xl
Color: 
Blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ubar and mount on the post. Front and rear lights bit those are probably gone. The rear light was held on by an elastic hair tie

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 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?: 
3-4 days, unsure when exactly it was taken
Incident Description: 
Came out back to take trash out today and realized my bike wasn’t there. The lock was gone as well, but my helmet is still here. There are several other unlocked bikes back there but mine was still targeted despite being locked.

Hyper Mountain Bike

Location

2135 W adams st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was delivered to my house, still in box and stolen. It is a blue 29in mountain bike. It is blue and white and has HYPER written on it.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A while, about a month

Trek Marlin 7 Mountain bike Orange

Location

Garage in the alley
Ashland and Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, has a bike rack flap on the back, and has a bell. Also has a decent sized light on the back along with a middle holder for a lock, The screws in that are rusted.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike has been here for 2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone got into my garage and took my bike!

KHS Town & Country

Location

Dakota Condo
6100 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue/Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
See photos

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?: 
Was not locked. On balcony temporarily.
Incident Description: 
Was temporarily on back porch on 2nd floor in Alcove. Thief came into locked courtyard and went up and down stairs and took it sometime between Saturday 11/22 and Sunday 11/23.

Marin Kentfield

Location

Apartment building
1444 W Byron St Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A23016024
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new, silver font on the body on the bike, tan tires and tan handle bars.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I moved the bike to an inside alley stair well of my building on Wednesday night 11/19. It was gone by evening 11/21.

Trek FX+1S Midstep

Location

Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU018XC3709
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Era white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a rear rack with a Thule Yepp 2 maxi mounted on it. It also add a front rack installed.

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 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?: 
6hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to a bike rack with a Kryptonite bike chain. Retrieved only the cut chain at the scene.

Make: STATE BICYCLE CO. Model: 6061 ALL-ROAD SRAM APEX XPLR

Location

2314 North Leavitt Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2116510
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with rainbow "State" on frame. Pink striped grip tape, HUNT 4 Season Pro Disc Wheelset, SHIMANO PD-ME700 Pedals, Fizik Terra Argo X5 Saddle, Vittoria Terreno tires, and Chooee Bike Water Bottle Holders.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About a year
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into with what looks like a crobar. Kryptonite New York 1213 Cinch Ring Bike Chain was cut with what looks like an electric hand saw. The lock may still be attached to the bike, but they left the broken chain link in the garage.

All City Space Horse

Location

1924 W School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Orange water bottle holder and small handlebar bag attached. At the time it was taken there were bike gloves attached.

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?: 
kept in garage every day unlocked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a residential garage that backs up to an alley. Unsure of the exact day/time as I was out of town but it would have been between 11/14-11/17. No other bikes or items were taken and neither of the cars in the garage were broken into. Neighbors may have left the door open but usually both doors are locked. Other neighbors on the street have said their garages have also been broken into.

Engwe M20 Electric Bike

Location

Chicago
5600 N. WESTERN AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 17, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
20in
Color: 
Blue frame Tan Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen from River North Area

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 street sign.

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?: 
Less than hour
Incident Description: 
Police report will be filed Tuesday

Alondra Giant 1995 3 Speed

Location

1950 West Augusta Blvd
952 North Winchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
???
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has slight wear and deteriorating paint. Should either be a "Kulik 952" or a "952" on the frame in between the handlebars. The bottle carrier at the bottom of the frame is loose, and can dangle easily.

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?: 
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?: 
1-18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen near the residential apartment building at the south east corner of augusta and Winchester. The bike was locked on Augusta Blvd.

Alondra Giant 1995

Location

1950 W Augusta Blvd Apartment Building under construction
952 North Winchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Water Bottle holder is loose and slides around easily.

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?: 
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?: 
1-12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left locked to a No Parking Pole in front of the apartment building on the southwest corner or 1950 W Augusta BLVD (Winchester and Augusta)

Aventon Level 2 step through

Location

1633 W Farwell Ave Unit NB
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
LL3G2435
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used step through bicycle with duct tape, caution tape, a white basket on the back, handlebar gloves, a folding lock, and a green bag on the front.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike locked through the wheel in my apartment mudroom was missing this morning. It's covered in tape to make it look rattier, and is an Aventon Level 2 step through.

Specialized Diverge E5 Elite

Location

956 N Noble St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025090717S
Size: 
52
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks like new. It has a Topeak rack on the back, with a phone mount on the front and a water bottle cage in the frame. It has Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700C extra light Tubeless tires.

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: 
Someone got into our building garage and stole my bike from the garage around noon on 11/12/25. This occurred in West Town / Noble Square area, near the Augusta and Noble intersection. The man who stole it was walking with a cane / walking stick, and was wearing a bright neon orange hoodie with a hat and sunglasses. Seemed like he was in his 50s, an older man with a gray beard. If you see the bike or the thief, please reach out! Thank you!