Recent Reports

Giant escape 2015 black

Location

Echo building
600 west chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Giant escapes typically have a straight bar. I had installed a specialized drop bar and stem with brown grip tape.

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?: 
One work day
Incident Description: 
Left work to find no bike at rack outside of office building

Fyxation Eastside X Gold

Location

Apartment
4619 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I didn't write it down ):
Color: 
Yellowish Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handlebars. 4-Corner elastic phone mount to top of pole. Rear rack is held on - left side by a machine screw and flat washer, other side does not have a screw. Bike lock attached to rear frame, not as shown in photo. Bell shown in photo not present. Saddle is somewhat frayed. Pedals missing reflectors.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was normally stored in the east laundry room of 4615-33 1/2 N Damen Ave building belonging to Hayes Properties Inc, where I have been a tenant for about four years. The door is locked, all tenants have a key. Bike was discovered missing 11a on 11.10.2024, last seen 11.8.24. My helmet was left on the ground. Another bike, carbon-fiber (do not recall other details) was also missing, also its helmet was on the ground as well.

FX 3 DISC L Matte Dnister Black

Location

Home
1422 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU096XC3119T
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratches on inner handle bars.

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in basement

Specialized Globe Haul ST RECOVERED

Location

Millennium Park
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029068229
Size: 
One fits all
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and rear milk crates on racks. Matte black, large battery, careless whisper tires

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 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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike parked on Monroe at Millennium Park in clear view of the Art Institute. A security guard actually witnessed a man cut the lock and ride the bike away with my white Bern helmet attached. I had disabled the motor via an app so the bike was ridden away under no power. It is very heavy so likely not ridden far and abandoned

Jamis Citizen 2

Location

My apartment in Logan Square
Palmer st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y21D000796
Size: 
17 inch
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink basket mount, rear rack, would have a kryptonite u lock and chain lock attached to it

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Came out to see my bike had been stolen, I had exited through the same door a couple hours earlier and it was

White Bigshot road bike

Location

Tiny Giants Early Learning Center
4650 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Regular
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Says “bigshot” on the frame and has a monkey sticker on the front. Kind of dirty. Has a phone mount on the handlebars and 1 front brake, no gears.

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: 
Someone in a back hoodie and pants cut my bike lock and rode off on my bike.

2021 Rad Power Bikes Radrunner 2

Location

Alleyway between W Cuyler Ave and W Belle Plaine Ave, N Hoyne Ave and N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
VR2B22V2558
Size: 
68"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat tire electric bike with phone mount. Bike in good condition. Expandable milk crate on back of bike. Stolen without battery attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
N/A - Bike usually stays in entryway
Incident Description: 
2 suspects broke into my apartment's private entryway front door and stole the bike around 4am. The door was locked, but the bike was not locked down to anything inside the entryway.

Trek

Location

Joseph Miller
3211 W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult, Man
Color: 
Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bull Horn, "Chop and Flop" style bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
NA - Bike was behind two locked doors
Incident Description: 
Me and my roommates bikes' were both locked in a room in the basement of our apartment, where at some point someone got in and took them

GT Agressor Pro (2017)

Location

3307 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27.5 Wheels
Color: 
Neon green/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front derailleur looks fine, but can only be in 3rd gear. Inside of tires and bike seat have matching neon green/yellow stripes. There was a black cat sticker on the handlebars, its probably removed now. On the smaller side for mountain bikes.

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 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?: 
10 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock were stolen overnight on 10/3

Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno

Location

Ukranian Village
W Thomas Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Jet Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 years old. Good condition. Front and rear fenders, water bottle holder. U lock (green and black) was docked on bike and taken as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
hours or less
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked inside of a locked, personal storage closet inside of a locked building. Multiple tenants had their bikes stolen. This happened sometime between 7:30pm October 31 and 1:00pm November 1.

SE Bikes Blocks Flyer

Location

217 Catherine
La Grange , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Pink Camo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition. Front tire is pink and back tire is black. Had pink spoke wraps on it when it was stolen and pink handle grips.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our backyard, not visible from the street or surrounding houses. Last seen at 4pm, noticed it was stolen the next day around 5pm. Owners were home all day

Cannondale Quick 7

Location

3340 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 1, 2024 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YC10082
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in great condition. The main distinguishing feature is the bright orange color.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A month
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our basement storage unit overnight. Several other bikes were also stolen from our building.

Specialized Roubaix Road Bike

Location

2028 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604338990N
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a bottle cage added and a cell phone holder on the top right handle bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
I discovered that my bike had been stolen out of my garage. The bike was locked to both the front wheel and the back wheel as well as a U lock anchored to the garage.

Cannondale Supersix Evo

Location

1439 North Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White, some Orange and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
clean but clear wear on wraps and seat, slight scratches upon inspection

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I just came out the house and it was missing

Trek Dual Sport 2

Location

2614 West Cortez Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU193C3070R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue with green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. It had wheel pin locks installed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored there
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a heavy duty chain that was bolted into the wall of the garage. The person broke into the garage and undid the bolt into the wall to remove both the bike and the attached chain.

Giant Liv

Location

Apartment complex run by PPM
3130 N Lake Shore Dr Apt 309
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women’s adult
Color: 
Black with pink trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old. Anti theft tire on front. U-Lock mount in center. Red attachable light on handlebars

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was found to be missing 10/29 in the morning. *Location was tracked to Swap O Rama on 4100 S Ashland Ave via apple air tag. The bike and air tag appears to be insides the warehouse at that location.*

Liv Avail Advanced 2

Location

American Dental Association
211 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KAHZ05870
Size: 
S
Color: 
Lavender metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, good condition with a bit of gravel dust. Disc brakes. BFF Bikes sticker on frame. Original tires have been swapped out for wider Gravelking tires, about 38mm I think. Wheels are locked on with Pinhead axles.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hrs
Incident Description: 
Parked my bike at 9 am Monday outside work at 211 E Chicago Ave, near Michigan Ave, busy area. Went back at 12:45 pm and it was gone. The ABUS segmented lock was cleanly cut. My Knog tracking device (which I cleverly forgot to spring) told me the tracker was in Bridgeport. I went to the location and found the tracker discarded on the ground.

KHS xscape

Location

Mcfetridge Sports Center
3843 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R16L4152
Size: 
S
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has rear bike rack and metal folding baskets, front bag and rear view mirror. Handlebar covers falling off. Overall pretty beat up/scratched. Abus u lock -black and bright green on side.

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?: 
1.5 hr
Incident Description: 
Left locked (I think!) to bike rack in front of McFetridge Sports Center from 12:30-1:30pm. Note on photo-bike stolen is the adult bike behind the child’s bike.

Mongoose Hilltopper

Location

Grove and Ridge
1112 Grove Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15-17"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with yellow font, tires have yellow rim and reflector on front tire. Seat is tilted forward with two pieces of black tape covering a rip on the left side. Gears on both sides of the handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
12hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 16:45, by 08:45 it was missing.

Trek FX 3

Location

Hi-Lo
1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU210XC4990T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only six months old. Attached to the bike was my black helmet, my water bottle, my orange cargo net, and various bike accessories such as lights, fenders, etc.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Eight hours
Incident Description: 
On October 27th, sometime between 3am and 1pm, someone stole my bike. The bike was securely locked to a tall road sign post with a Bontrager U-Lock and cable around both wheels outside of 1110 N California Ave. It appears the perpetrator(s) wheeled a garbage bin over, stood atop it, removed the sign from the post, and lifted the locked bike off of the post. Given the U-Lock and cable wrapped around the wheels, they would've had to have carried the bike away. The bike is unrideable unless the lock is cut. Attached to the bike was my black helmet, my water bottle, my orange cargo net, and various bike accessories such as lights, fenders, etc.