Recent Reports

Specialized Crossroads

Location

McKinley Park
3743 South Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
16.5"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rehab'd bike from workingbikes. Not sure of the components and don't have a picture! This is one of three bikes stolen and posted here.

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?: 
Nightly
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from garage overnight. Separately filed reports for the other two.

Salsa fat bike custom build

Location

McKinley Park
3743 South Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
56cm (?)
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat tire mountain bike in good condition with WTB seat, 45NRTH Husker Du tires 4", SRAM level brakes, SRAM GX eagle drivetrain. Cheap plastic red bottle cage is one other distinguishing feature.

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?: 
Nightly
Incident Description: 
Garage break in; multiple bikes stolen including this one.

Trek Factory Racing Emonda 650

Location

McKinley Park
3743 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Did not record this; am looking in my files
Size: 
58cm (?)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. White seat with a small crack on left side. Bontrager rims. Shimano 150 components. Stolen with a frame bag attached, Garmin 850, and a bike lamp

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 nightly
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into and several bikes, other pricey items stolen

Specialized Vita

Location

1630 West Julian Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6023439601
Size: 
Women's small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good working condition, though the gears and chain were a bit rusted and the gear shifts were a bit off. Though I do not have the serial number, there were distinguishing features: 1. The seat has some black tape on it covering a few splits in the seat. 2. The gears are a little rusted. 3. The petals are an orange-ish color and were kind of spikey. I don't think they belonged to the original bike. I think they were a modification. 4. It was a smaller women's bike frame so it had a dropped crossbar. 5. These might have been removed, but there is a gray kryptonite U-lock on the vertical seat bar that's a little off-center, and a front and back. 6. The handle bars were flat. 7. There was a 3-gear side and a 9-gear side on the handles. 8. The wheels were thin (80-100 psi). Not mountain bike wheels. 9. The picture I uploaded is not of the bike itself, but it does look very similar. 10. It was fairly light. I think the frame was aluminum.

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 (more likely it was more than one person) somehow accessed our gated garage area and stole my bike overnight. They bike was unlocked in my garage area and the garage door was closed. Since there were no signs of forced entry, it's likely that they jumped the fence into the lower porch area, went to the garage area (which is accessible by way of the patio area), grabbed the bikes, and lifted them out of the lower porch area.

Trek ‘16 Emonda S 4

Location

Edison Park
6450 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022GK0003L
Size: 
54
Color: 
Matte Dark Roast Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, white seat, white taped handle bars. Speaker was mount on left handle 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Inside trunk of SUV
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of back of my SUV at 6450 N Northwest Hwy in Edison Park.

Raleigh Redux

Location

4937 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 10, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ET180408346
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition

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
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open. Someone came entered the garage and took the bike

Cannondale

Location

Home
4421 N Christiana Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 15, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Yg11839
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black. Headlight but no taillight

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?: 
1-4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike taken from inside garage

Fuji

Location

Garage
2926 W Palmer St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with pink and orange design
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 years old in good condition. White womens road bike with pink and orange designs and black handle bars.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Woman entered garage by going through back gate and over back patio to back garage door. Bike was hanging in garage above car, so apparently got on top of car to remove bike. Broke into cat in garage and stole garage door opener to ride bike out of garage.

Surly Cross-Check

Location

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
30 S. Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Medium-Large (58 cm)
Color: 
Slate Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Gray handlebar tape, black fenders, black flat pedals, no logo decals, worn gray Brooks cadmium saddle, red Shorty brakes, red Chris King bottom bracket, Schwalbe tires, red bar end shifters, rear-mounted kickstand, steel rear rack, chrome water bottle cage, bike lock mount inside bike frame. (Older photo attached, before current gray handlebar tape and black pedals, before removal of decals, etc.)

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since 8:15 a.m.
Incident Description: 
Not exactly sure when, but most likely after sundown, and before I found it gone at 9 p.m. Lock was left on sidewalk.

Ridley X-Fire

Location

Lake and Stetson
180 N Stetson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear fender, two different tires, spd pedals, dirty gravel spray, bento box, super glue on right hood. Two carbon bottle cages.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to standard bike stand at 8:15am. Was gone when checked on it at 12:15pm. Lake and Stetson. Just west of Stetson.

Rose Pro SL

Location

LA Fitness
55 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Frame A5JA9750 (only '50' can be seen) Bar code 61666
Size: 
57
Color: 
White with black and red color ways
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Selle Italia saddle. DT Swiss 240 hubs. Sram Red cassette. Rol wheels.Cinelli reflective bar tape. 2 carbon fiber bottle cages.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than an hour
Incident Description: 
My general MO is that I usually bike to work. But first I stop at LA Fitness at 55 E Randolph St to shower and change into work clothes. I park my bike in front of LA Fitness and lock it with a 6 foot cable lock. The lock goes through the front wheel, wraps around the frame and the bike rack and through the rear wheel. On 5/17/23 I finished my shower and change of clothes and walked out of the building. To my surprise, I discovered my bike missing. It's a distinctive bike. The brand, Rose, is not sold in the US. It had to be imported from Germany. It's tricked out with premium components: Selle Italia saddle. DT Swiss 240 hubs. Rol wheels. 2 carbon fiber bottle cages. Sram Red cassette. Cinelli reflective bar tape. The frame number is obscured by the cable guide at the BB. Only the '50' can be seen. The bar code is fully visible but can be peeled off by force.

Pure Fix (PUR11860)

Location

Corner of Clark St. & Bryn Mawr in Andersonville
5609 North Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FF020D0275
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Yellow-Green (Sand)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike itself is a Pure Cycles Single-Gear commuter style. Color is a yellow-green color, and had a U-lock attached to the frame, a rear rack installed with a crate attached. I also had a phone case near the front that was a "pop-tart" design. There was also a drink holder on the frame. Lastly, there's a sticker on the front that says Somerset and a number in relation to my bike permit for my building.

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 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?: 
25 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen on the corner of Clark Street and W Byrn Mawr. I had it chained to the bike rack right outside the Tide Cleaners. I chained it up around 5:55am and noticed it missing at 6:25am when I came outside from the gym.

Trek FX3

Location

100 N. Riverside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 210 XC5049T
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in new condition. It has a rear bike rack. The handle bar grips are white.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside of a commercial building and last seen at approximately 8:00 a.m. The bike was missing as of approximately 12:15 p.m.

Nishiki Maricopa

Location

Apartment
1425 W Sherwin Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ACA161213037
Size: 
50
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle has a rear rack and exposed aluminum around the chain stay area.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was parked in the storage area of my apartment complex and when I went to do laundry, the bike was missing. I have filed a missing bike report with CPD.

Gravity Aluminum Road Bike

Location

2645 W Wabansia Ave 1F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame, 26" tires
Color: 
Aluminum/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has an aluminum frame, with the word "GRAVITY" printed in black along the down tube and a distinctive yellow sticker with the name "Goodbike" placed on the seat tube. The bike has black drop bars, a black & silver seat, a black carbon fiber front fork, and a black rear "Planet Bike Eco Rack". The drivetrain consists of 3 chainrings in the front and a 7 speed cassette in the rear. Black flat pedals with orange reflective tape on the front & back. Shimano Sora gear shifters. (The pictured "Bagu" wood basket is no longer attached to the rear rack.)

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 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?: 
It has been locked in this spot for about a week, but was used within hours before the theft.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen sometime between 4pm, when I had last ridden and seen the bike, and 8pm, when I noticed it was missing. The bike was locked to a metal support beam on the side walkway of my apartment. This walkway is behind a locked exterior gate, but either front or rear gate may have been left open by other apartment tenants. My cable lock was cut and left on the ground nearby. A nearby unlocked bike in much less ridable condition was left untouched.

Specialized Crossroad 8 - B21156105

Location

4710 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc711046678k
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Front and back fenders. Rear rack. Black panniers in rear.

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?: 
Wasn’t locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left outside residents for 20 minutes in gated area, stolen upon return.

Cervelo p2 triathlon bike, 2015 Zipp 60 wheel set

Location

Streeterville
McClurg & Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a triathlon bike with front elbow handle bars and drop down bars. Frame is white carbon fiber with blue lettering that says “Cervelo”

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
2 men stole my bike including the helmet, bike light( bike frame with both wheels and the lock.

Fyxation Pixel

Location

Apartment building
6344 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
58cm (XL)
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand-new. Barely used. Brown handle grips and brown lines on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in basement of apartment building since fall 2022. Someone had left outside-facing basement door unlocked.
Incident Description: 
Stolen between May 9 - 11. That's all I know. A neighbor in my building had left the outside-facing basement door unlocked.

Specialized Langster (0028 F1U)

Location

Humbold Park
2637 W Hirsch St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
P4IF10028
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
50cm Specialized Langster (0028 F1U). Grey SPECIALIZED bike with orange wheels and orange handles. Working bikes sticker above specialized logo.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen at 3:20AM from my front yard gate. The individual who took it was a black man around their 30s/40s aroun 5'5-5'8' wearing a grey backpack with orange inside jeans, sneakers and a face mask.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

919 N Campbell Ave #1S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
STOLEN CUSTOM BIANCHI VOLPE custom Bianchi Volpe - kitted out in all Brooks accessories Grips/Tape black leather () Saddle B17 () Rack black low profile Fender Portland Design Works - black matte Full Metal Fenders - City () Water Bottle Cage x2 black Other black Isle Of Wight Saddle Bags (Brooks England LTD.) Other black oil cloth (Brooks England LTD.) Basket front cage with bag attached (Portland Design Works)

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
stolen from Ukrainian Village yard 5/10 5:45pm