Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

Home (garage)
4618 N Keystone Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011012254U
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Birch (White)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Phone holder on the front handle bars. Mounted kryptonite u-lock, carrying rack mounted over back wheel with black milk crate 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?: 
Stored in my garage nightly.
Incident Description: 
Someone kicked in my garage door in middle of the night (midnight-5a) and stole the bike from inside my garage.

Trek Cobia

Location

5402 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in decent condition. Has a black pouch on handle bars and a black/gray pouch on back under seat. The water bottle holder had a yellow bottle that said “Must Go Harder”. On the frame right before the handle bars are two stickers of red frogs. White seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Since 7:45pm the night before, found missing 2pm next day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up outside last night at 7:45pm to a bike rack behind my apartment that is within a locked gate. This afternoon at 2pm when I went to get my bike, it was missing along with the bike lock I had used to lock it.

Trek Verve 2 Disc 2021

Location

864 West Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU092XC0206S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shiny black fenders on each wheel. 3 x 8 speed. Standard frame. Had a bright purple water bottle holder and a phone holder attached on the left handlebar. They stole my lock too so might have a heavy duty chain lock attached to the frame

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days (backyard of my apartment)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of the backyard of my apartment building. It was locked to a fence and the fence was cut. The incident occurred sometime between 10/19 at 7 PM and 10/22 at 3 PM

TERN ECLIPSE P20

Location

Swiss Embroidery Lofts
1715 West Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
AA71247492
Size: 
Universal - 26"" wheels.
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Tern Eclipse P20 Folding Bike Black with 26"" Hub Braked Wheels Tern bike rack and Flat style handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 years
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to cable and lock that was in a secure parking garage to rack to a second bike which was not stolen. Another attempt was made on a second new e-bike that failed. It appears the thieves were looking for a a certain level of bike to steal as other bikes were not stolen.

1970's Sears Steel Frame

Location

Le Moyne St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
med/lrg
Color: 
Grey with red/white/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey with Red/White/blue stripes the length of each frame pipe. Sticker decals "Free Spirit" & "Ten Speed" JB Weld all over the seat. 3" Red light glued to the rear brake plate. Black Bike Rack attached to the front with an orange bungie cord and large black rubber band in "X" shape. JB Weld Camera mounts on the frame and 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Forgot to lock the bike up. Left it lying in the front yard. Someone stole it overnight.

Jamis Laser 16

Location

Residential Garage
1934 W Addison St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Y21G006919
Size: 
16 (Child)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One day old. Bought at Roscoe Village Bikes. Taken from our open garage door off the alley at on or about October 13/14 near Addison and Damen

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Taken from our residential garage around midnight Oct 13/14

Giant Hybrid Escape

Location

North Kostner
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey color bike with a pouch on the cross bar.

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 months

Kona Rove

Location

CVS
3033 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F21GLJ604
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Blue frame with tan tires. Also had green/orange bike frame bag and water bottle holster.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lakeview neighborhood at Broadway and Barry. It was locked outside of CVS near Divvy rack on light post. Across from the Bagel and BMO bank along Barry.

Cannondale Top Stone 3

Location

USPS
3635 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AD06807
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in excellent condition. Well maintained and very little cosmetic wear. Tires may show some wear due to normal use.

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the post office near Roscoe Village (3635 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) at 4:25pm on Friday, 10/11, and visited a nearby business. I returned to the bike rack one hour later at about 5:30pm and the bike was gone. My ABUS u-lock had been cut and left behind, presumably by a angle grind saw given the clean cuts to the metal and melted rubber at the contact points

Pure Cycle Original RECOVERED

Location

Apartment
masked post-recovery N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PCX062103269
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, phone mount, bike rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Unclear how garage was broken into but bike was last seen on 10/18, when returned from being out of town, bike was gone. Recovered: My bike was found on facebook marketplace and I was able to recover!

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029049046T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plush saddle

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours

GT Course. RECOVERED

Location

Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Gunmetal grey / yellow decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom-built from the frame. Green bottle cage and brake housing. 3T Prima bars, woven bar tape with green and yellow triangle pattern. Full Shimano 600 groupset. Sim Works decal on downtube near headtube junction. Bontrager wheels, tires with red stripe. Origin8 seatpost and Specialized Power Comp saddle. SPD pedals

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?: 
In locked apartment building basement overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from storage unit in the basement of apartment building. RECOVERY: The bike was posted for sale on FB Marketplace and recovered! Showed up with some friends under the pretense of buying it, then presented the police report from the theft in October and a printout of the Stolen Bike Registry listing! The guy seemed caught in the lie and basically just walked.

TREK DUAL SPORT 3 GEN 5

Location

1451
W Balmoral Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU047XC2361V
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light blue pedals and white water bottle holder, great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
The bike was locked to a chain link fence using a cable and a U-Lock. The fence was cut in two different places where it was locked and they took the bike along with the locks.

Bianchi Impluso

Location

W Olive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It’s a mint green road bike with white pedals

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 applicable
Incident Description: 
My Mother in law left our garage door open and a thief stole my bike

Black Trek FX3

Location

TRAIN MOMENT
167 N Desplaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU093C5638G
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black with White Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White Lettering. Bontrager commuter peddles. New black handle bar grips. $50 finders fee.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left outside of TRAIN MOMENT a gym in the west loop during a workout. After returning from the 45 minute workout bike was gone

Giant hybrid bike

Location

Kostner and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pouch on top tube of main frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open for several hours by accident. Only item stolen was our Giant bike.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Ravenswood metra station
1800 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ME39696
Size: 
61
Color: 
Tan with black stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, has an attachment on the seat stem for a rear light

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours

Trek FX2

Location

Ravenswood and Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2118S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had an Eco Rack and foldable basket attached to back. Had a cupholder on the handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 4hrs
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 10am and 2pm.

Trek FX3 2023

Location

Chase Tower
10 S. Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU031XC1647T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hot Pink Bike cage. Small bell with pink brushed aluminum center.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to public rack around 9:30am with u-lock and a cable through both tires. When I left Chase Tower around 7pm, the bike was gone.

Electric Bike Company/ Custom Model E

Location

Target
1 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
B213200871
Size: 
26 in. Wheels
Color: 
Black frame, Army Green fenders, chain guard and rear rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Only a month old. Black frame with army green fenders, chain guard and rear rack. Black wheels and spokes with RED RIMS. Black front basket with green mesh liner. Basil rear crate.

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?: 
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?: 
15 Minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to bike rack in front of Target on State St and Madison in the Loop. I locked it up a couple minutes before 7pm, ran into Target for a few things, and was back outside by 7:15pm. Bike gone with cut lock still there. There is a built in alarm that when bike is moved the alarm chirps a few times. If it is sat on, it continues to go off. Apparently that wasn’t enough to deter the thief.