Recent Reports

Bianchi Boardwalk

Location

Rogers Park
Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink Bianchi Boardwalk with a white seat. Rear rack/basket and front and back fenders.

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?: 
Several months

Sirrus Elite Specialized

Location

2237
W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920285881N
Size: 
Large Women's
Color: 
Dirty White (Light gray)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dirty white frame, black handlebars, and lime green/teal inner seatstay. Wahoo bike computer attachment on handlebars and WSU green registration sticker #1231 on the frame. A small black frame bag is also attached. The bike has quick-release wheels and a wide leather seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored on the first-floor apartment's inside porch, requiring a building key to enter. Two bikes were stolen off the porch between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on 7/25/24. The other bike was an SE Lager single-speed with 52-inch tires and an electric blue frame. There was no sign of forced entry, so it was stolen by someone with a key or a door that was not properly latched. Unknown burglar and no other items were taken beside the bikes. The stolen bikes were last seen at 7 a.m.

Cannondale Quick 3

Location

1660 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA82423
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Silver "Mercury"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Some small scratches on one seat stay. Had a SP connect phone mount attached to handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike gone without a trace from rack outside high-rise.

State 4130

Location

2340 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2201110
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I don't know what happened. I last used the bike on 7/9 and found it missing on 7/25.

Schwinn GTX 3

Location

2640 W Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
22L10703
Size: 
M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, had a cushion on seat.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked using a cable and U-lock, cable was cut and left at the scene.

Lectric X2.0 electric bike

Location

Jefferson park Train station
Milwaukee ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Exra large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new bought 2 weeks ago

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Lectric X2.0 black color, brand new.

1990 Schwinn Traveler

Location

2906 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I906861
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly original (shimano biopace set) with toe clips, black wraps, at the time it had a newer schwinn rack, rearview, u lock mount and lights

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?: 
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: 
My bike was stored in the garage overnight and at some point before 815am my neighbor left the alley door open

CAAD10

Location

1801 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14781
Color: 
Silver and Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition silver bike with teal accents. Clip on 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike in enclose garage with limited access. Went to move bike into room in the morning and the bike was gone.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

Solemn Oath
2919 w Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU105C2197G
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black with mint green detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, mint green detail with matching seafoam green water bottle rack. Village cycle emblem sticker

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened between midnight on July 13th and noon on July 14th

FX 2 Disc L Alpine Blue

Location

Pilsen
1736 W 18th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334XC1853R
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. There is a velcro strap on the side used for storing a U-lock

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the walkway on the side of our apartment. The walkway is off the street and protected by two locked gates, one in the front and one in the back. I forgot to lock my bike with my u-lock, but it was covered with a weather tarp. My wife's bike was right next to it and wasn't stolen. The attached picture is not my personal bike, but a picture I found online. I don't have any pictures of my bike.

RECOVERED: Canyon Roadlite 5

Location

Ravenswood METRA station
W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R09201Z21G4131
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Steel Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Unique blue color.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Ravenswood METRA station. [On 8/25/2025 we received an email from someone who found the bike. We put them in touch with the victim. We now have received separate emails from both the victim and finder, that the victim is gifting the recovered bike to the finder, who originally contacted us. We consider this case closed, in a less than ideal outcome.]

Specialized Globe Roll 2

Location

Bucktown - Across the Street from Chef's Special
2164 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium (~52)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Original "Roll 2" sticker on frame by the pedals - Small Rear rack - Lovingly used condition with scratched paint on the underside of the frame where would lock against poles.

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 street sign.

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 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a stop sign. Thieves cut out the stop sign from the ground and took the bike, leaving the stop sign thrown on the ground.

Aventon Soltera 2

Location

Clark St
2939
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new electric bike

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours

Cannondale supersix

Location

Drake manor
9221 drake ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KA71013
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Garmin and radar on, L side stages crank arm, 35 enve bars with tilted in hoods, 30 rear 28 front tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike room door was bent in half and lock was gone missing from the door. Bicycle was taken. Bike room is located in a locked garage where only residents have access.

Cannondale Quick 6 XL

Location

Ravenswood UP-N Metra
4720 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EA39950
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, but seat slightly slanted to the left. Kick stand on rear .

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 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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a rack under the Metra Platform at Leland and Ravenswood. Took the thieves at least 5 attempts to cut through the chain.

Wing Bike, Freedom ST

Location

My apartment
565 w 18th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather bicycle seat and handles, missing battery, silver

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden staircase in back of apartment. The back door was also locked. Bike was missing, along with the locks, the morning of July 15.

VXR Realm

Location

Glazed Expressions
West Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
24 in wheels
Color: 
Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Terrible condition. Rust in some areas. Pedals hit kick stand every time you pedal.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work and bike was missing.

Trek Fx 2 Disc

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S84177
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has front and rear lights on it, a bontrager bike storage bag on the center frame, and a light blue water bottle holder. When stolen, it had a Kryptonite U-Lock attached to the back tire and frame.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours

Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

Location

Lincoln park
Fullerton and Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in fair condition with rust on chain and outdoor wear on the handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
10 hours

Ozark Trail Gravel Bike g.1 explorer

Location

4708 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green Tea
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has this phone mount from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPYK2DML/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has a locking mount attached from this lock: https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Lock-Mounting-Mountain-Electric/dp/B0CJ79NW79/ref=asc_df_B0CJ79NW79/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693769127642&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16906256254994598714&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021730&hvtargid=pla-2300009106167&psc=1&mcid=1e0a522727f9350d8f2afa4ff04bb5d4&gad_source=1 The left shifter is scratched

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 hour