Recent Reports

Retrospec Kinney City Bike

Location

5419 S Ellis Ave, Apt 2W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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
See map: Google Maps

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.

6061 BLACK LABEL V2

Location

1609 W Warren Blvd Apt #206
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 1/2 months
Incident Description: 
I am not sure of the specific time and date of the incident but the last time I saw it was last week. On Sunday the 18th was the date that I actually realized it was stolen.

Lectric

Location

Home
1324 n Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
LEC2200328
Size: 
20 in
Color: 
Blue like the divvy bikes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 months old small white scratches on right side of the frame near rear tire

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?: 
3-4 hours

Trek Domane 4.5 WSD (compact)

Location

Warren Project
1609 w Warren blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and pink/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, black seat

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike inside a residential parking garage of 1609 W WARREN BLVD CHICAGO IL 60612. Lock was cut and both bikes stolen. Garage only accessible with code or key fob.

Devinci Milano

Location

Ardmore Apartments
5734 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 101
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
17
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut, but not left a scene

Giant

Location

Reside on Roscoe
532 W Roscoe St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens medium
Color: 
Navy blue and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue wire basket on back of bike (on shelf) tied down with bungee cords. Red die as one of the air caps on the tire Left handle bar has broken extension for mirror Black band attachable light on from handlebars 7 speed Pink stuff on right pedal

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?: 
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?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
I went to the garage area of my building which has a locked bike storage area that only residents can get into with their key fab. I don’t lock my bike with the bike lock there because the cage is locked. I went down at 4 pm to get my bike and it was missing.

Jamis XR.24 2021 Ninja Green

Location

Roscoe Village
3539 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
m20jooo387
Size: 
12
Color: 
ninja green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Jamis XR 24 2021 ninja green kids bike. 12 in. wheels , cup holder on the handlebars, and u-lock holder under the right hand side of the front of the seat. Also has kick stand

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
sometime between 9/14-9/19

Trek Checkpoint AL 3

Location

Lurie Children's Hospital
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 19, 2022 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult bike for female 5'4"
Color: 
Deep olive green primarily with neon green and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some scratches on front/center post. Rear bike with basket attached. Bontrager rechargable ion lights clipped to front and back. Two black water bottle holders. Cell phone holder on handle bars. Bontrager Pro Quick Cleat Large Seat Pack. Bontrager commuter pedal. Rear mount kick stand. RideTIME elite attached to front. Side mirror attached to left handlebar.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12hrs
Incident Description: 
I work night shift at Lurie children's hospital and locked my bike up outside the entrance on E. Chicago Ave. as have for every other night shift and when i was leaving work this morning around 7:45am there was no bike to be found.

Make: FX Sport 4 Women's TREK & Model: 584206

Location

Sidewalk- locked on black U-Shaped Stand
814 N. Franklin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 19, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014JC0199R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dnister Black with Pink T-R-E-K
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: PRISTINE

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Monday, September 19th, 2022 (4: 00 PM) - Bike was secured to sidewalk bicycle stand in front of 814 N. Franklin street (independent publishers group & nomad cafe) in River North. The bike was locked secured to bike stand with the frame and back wheel locked. Monday, September 19th, 2022 (5: 41 PM) - Bike was nowhere to be found/stolen along with the bike lock. 814 N. Franklin street. This is my bike: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-sport-4-womens/p/27995/

Lectric XP Lite

Location

1324 n oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 in
Color: 
Light blue same color ass the divvy bikes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new just gotten it in July

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?: 
2-4 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed in the front yard someone came in the yard and stole it

Electra Townie Bike

Location

Andersonville home
5626 n Clark street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult female size
Color: 
Brown with white seat and black/blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new bike. Just got it fixed up. Brown with white lettering that says “townie” and “Electra”. Wheels are black with blue inner lining. There is a phone holder on the handle bars and a black basket on the bike (that might have been removed if stolen).

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

Priority Continuum Onyx

Location

Lakeview
Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PTCN215E0094
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Big scratch on the back pannier rack

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Went on a weekend trip, cam back and the bike was gone.

Sunday high c

Location

Metra Edgebrook Train station
5938 W Devon ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
sm2290214
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New BMX purple fade style, 29-inch frame with unique multicolored seat and upgraded handlebars with grips like the seat. Handlebars are upgraded with a wider bar.,

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I returned from downtown to the Edgebrook Metra train station at 912- pm. The bike was present and still locked to the bike rack on the Lehigh side rack closest to the parking lot. I left the bike locked to the rack while I went to eat. When I returned to ride the bike home at 1115 pm, the bike and lock were gone. I walked around the station, but the bike was not there. The bike is registered with the City of Chicago bike registration system. It was only a few months old.

2021 Trek FX 2

Location

1720 N Halsted Street
1720 N Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and back lights, plastic rear fender, phone holder, bell on left bar, wheel locks on both wheels

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
U lock was cut and bike was removed sometime in between 1:00am and 11:30am. Bike had wheel locks securing wheels to frame.

Trek 420

Location

Broken English
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blsxk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red tape, new Gatorskin rear tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2-3hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was Locked outside of Broken English pub. Upon return, bike missing and lock loose.

Early 90's Vini Canadian road bike

Location

Northcenter
1925 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
black w/ red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used custom build. Full vintage Dura Ace components from head to toe. All black frame w/ red decals and a silver fork, red flip/flop pedals and red brake hoods on Shimano brifters. SKS fenders. Brooks saddle. Cygolite 1100 headlight. Cygolite Hotshot tail light.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked but parked there every night after use for nearly 4 years.
Incident Description: 
Found missing outside midday on the 1st of August.

Jamis Coda

Location

CTA Yellow Line@ Dempster
123 Dempster Street
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
Silversih Green w Black Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had platform on rear tire. Some rust minimal.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately 8 Hours
Incident Description: 
CTA Yellow Line Dempster. Grab and Go possible to train. Camera ten feet in front of bike rack. About 12th time parked there. Camera above ten feet in front of racks/attacheed to station. If entered station, thief could have just gotten onto train/there would be more camera footage inside the station, of course, than the little one outside in front of the racks. Leftbik 93oam home 8pm to Station...gone.

Trek Domane AL 5 Disc

Location

Ashland Warren Project
1609 Warren Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU082C9172T
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Kryoptonite U Lock attached to main tube; black fenders on front and rear tires

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked since 9/15/22 8am. Theft occurred between 8am 9/15 and 8am 9/16. Signs of motorized saw or bolt cutter evident to cut Abus Granit padlock and grind down Abus heavy-duty bike chain.