Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus 1.0

Location

673 West Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, has front and back fenders. Black frame with white accent, “SPECIALIZED” logo is colored white in the frame and is a part of the white accent. Contains a sticker on the frame that is diamond shaped and says “Bierman” on it, which may or may not be visible anymore, but the diamond shaped sticker still is still on the bike.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came by and stole 3 bikes from the back yard of this property.Locks are cut and gone along with the bike.

Trek FX 2 Disc

Location

666 w roscoe st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 30, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a rear trunk rack and two water bottle holders inside the frame. Also has the truck logo in blue on the 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked up to reeling in this morning I came out and it was gone. There is another bike that parks next to me that is not locked up and so I think they saw that one and then decided to take mine as well.

Peugeot Triathlon

Location

Bike Locked Location
W. Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 30, 2022 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue/White Red,Yellow,Orange,white stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shifts on the center shaft (left/right) White seat- Turbo in black printed on seat White wrapped handle bars U-bar lock with rear light attached under seat Box light on the front handle bars Blue reflectors on front and back tire spokes

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 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?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a street sign pole with a ABUS uGrip Bordo 5700 Folding Lock. I left it for a couple hours while I was out with friends. I put eyes on the bike at 6:30pm when I crossed the street to go to another bar. When i walked out around 9:30p my bike was gone.

Trek

Location

Parking garage
1220 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, bike is from the 90s. There is a water bottle holder, seat cushion and pouch for storage.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months

Workcycles Secret Service step through

Location

Wicker Park
west evergreen ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gloss black Workcycles Secret Service cargo bike. Large green milk crate attached to the front. Rear wheel lock is still engaged unless it was cut off already. Rear tire deflated. Brooks Brown saddle, saddle cover.

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?: 
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: 
Woke up to find my bike gone from the backyard. My backyard can be opened, meaning someone opened it and stole the bike at night. The rear wheel has an integrated lock, so a large vehicle was needed to transport the bike since it could not be ridden away .

2020 Trek Domane AL2

Location

Apex Building
859 W Erie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU117C4147P
Size: 
54in
Color: 
Bright Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a black cup holder and U-lock holder but other than that it’s black and red

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?: 
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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked through the wheel and frame with a KRYPTONITE u-lock to the bike hook in my secured, locked garage. Both bike and lock purchased 2020. The culprit sawed through the metal lock and left it damaged at the scene.

2018 Cannondale CAADX SE

Location

Chicago Board of Trade
Financial Place and Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F170501975
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Anthracite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Shimano RX-010 wheels with Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires. (2) Foundation black bottle cages. Felt Superlite saddle.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the Chicago Board of Trade rack on Financial Place, along with 3 dozen other bikes during a workday, underneath security cameras, and with security guards supposedly watching the rack. Bike and lock are all gone, with no trace.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

625 West Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White water bottle holder on frame. Good conditions

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Specialized Tarmac

Location

Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition matte black (all black bike), ultegra components, shimano clip pedals with clipped platforms (yellow shimano clips), one waterbottle holder on bottom bar and a foldylock attached to vertical bar, underseat storage.

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 here
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open and bike was stolen out of it between 12am and 7am

KONA DEW

Location

Lincoln Park
Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
large
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black metallic bottle cage, black metallic rear rack, a few red, black, and white stickers around the frame. Distinctive red and black "Nebraska Marlboro" sticker below the front of handlebars. I also had a black milk crate attached to the rear rack via bungee cord. The milk crate attached to my bike contained a white Kryptonite U-lock (which I have the keys to, but was also stolen).

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived home around 6:45 PM on September 27th. I had to be at a concert by 7:00 PM and was running late, so I left my bike unlocked where I typically do below our coach house porch. After running inside to change and grab some food I ordered an Uber to the concert and left my house around 7:10. My bike was still there when I left the house, but I did not return until the next morning (Sept. 28th) around 11:30. When I came home in the morning it was gone.

Trek FX2

Location

57th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU074C3373M
Size: 
17
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, 4 years old, trailer attachment on back wheel, toddler seat on back

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone appears to have broken into our building basement, most likely from the front door, and stole the bike through by exiting through the back door (back and front doors to basement where open when I returned home at 6:15pm).

Trek 5200 OCLV

Location

AT&T
Bryn Mawr at Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rolf wheels, blue inner tube pack under the seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
up to 2 days (likely not that long)
Incident Description: 
My son who has special needs borrowed the bike without asking and when it started raining, locked the bike to a wooden stump- not understanding that the "locked" bike could be easily lifted from the stump and the lock removed later. When he went back for the bike two days later, the bike was not there. This occurred in front of the AT&T building on Bryn Mawr at the corner of Wolcott in the Bowmanville neighborhood. This bike has sentimental value. Thank you.

Jamis Allegro A2 2022

Location

3530 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M21E000933
Color: 
Black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There are/were black plastic planet bike fenders installed over the front and hind wheels.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two weeks

Fuji, think it’s an absolute but I’m not entirely sure. Purple with green lettering

Location

Andersonville by Colectivo
Rascher Ave and Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition purple Fuji bike, light green lettering. Slightly squeaky breaks. Black handle bars.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike last night to the street sign, walked by it this morning at 10am and it was still there. Came to get it at 1pm and it was gone.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

660 Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU192C0564B
Size: 
17.5”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a working bikes sticker on the 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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
8p noticed bike was gone from the rack it was locked to. Bike was locked up on Wrightwood in Lincoln park

Trek Dual Sport 1

Location

Garage - 2826 N Sawyer Ave
2826 N Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU006XC2580T
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Scratch along the T of the trek. Aftermarket kick stand and brass bell added.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
9/23/22 10PM - 9/24/22 12:00PM - Garage door was overridden somehow and bike was stolen from inside. 2926 N Sawyer Avenue

Marin Kentfield 19

Location

648 W Oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JA11640HJD006
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
Black and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Marin Kentfield One, 21 speed Has a bell on left handle U-Line lock under seat Campus Cyclery blue water bottle on frame

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?: 
1 day

Retrospec Kinney City Bike

Location

5419 S Ellis Ave, Apt 2W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, brown seats and handlebar grips

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 one day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a rack in a gated courtyard just outside my building. This was the first time I left it overnight in this courtyard. The next morning it was gone. Rack was neither close to nor clearly visible from the street.

Trek FX 3 disc

Location

Apartment Balcony
Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU312JC0067R
Size: 
L
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Water bottle holder. U-lock (kryptonite brand lock with orange head) mounted in frame. Small Front and back led lights (likely dead or on low battery)

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from 3rd floor balcony. Balcony faces alley way. Bike was partially covered from view by table. Closest alley entrance points @1114 Roscoe and 1115 Newport.

Klein quantum

Location

Evanston
Hinman
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Na
Size: 
54ish cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition frame w a few scratches. Late 80s/early 90s Klein Quantum, down tube shifters, pretty much all Dura Ace for components.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside for a few days, and found it missing.