Recent Reports

Cannondale Treadwell 3

Location

home
700 w. Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
larger than standard frame
Color: 
dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black metal basket on the front (w/ U-lock and black helmet in it), gray toddler seat on the back, headlight and tail light on the toddler seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in porch area of townhouse behind gate, partially visible from sidewalk. Unlocked (I forgot to move it), but in an enclosed area overnight. Seems likely the person was poking around and realized it was there for the taking.

2008 Cannondale six13

Location

1639 West Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in good condition. Has new white grips and brand new black continental tires. The wraps have a little lizard at bottom.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
I park it hear after every use
Incident Description: 
I went down stairs to my garage to go to the gym and noticed my bike was gone. It's a pretty secured garage with a camera. Waiting to get camera footage. Someone had to use like a saw. I have a pretty heavy duty foldy lock.

Trex FX2

Location

6142 S Ellis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
less than a year old. skull bell on handle bars.

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 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 week
Incident Description: 
Came downstairs to get bike/ Three bikes had been locked, two were gone. one left at scene.

Huffy Ashland 26 In. Women's Commuter Bike, White

Location

1736 N Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with only a few uses worth of general wear. Stolen with attached water bottle mount, mini bike pump mount, under-seat pouch, front flashlight, and phone mount. Standard model comes with rear basket holder but was removed by me.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked via frame to interior fence behind locked gate in front of building. U-lock removed and left at scene unharmed. All accessories with bike stolen also.

Trek FX 3 Disk

Location

Langham Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU259C7177
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black with Voodoo (red to purple gradient) accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In really good condition, has a purple drink holder.

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 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?: 
1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up during work, was gone when left 8am - 5pm. Not sure when occured.

GT Timberline 2.0

Location

Apartment
1955 N Richmond St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2022 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12G62187
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White water bottle holder

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 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

Giant OCR2

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
4800 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Silver with black and yellow accents. Delta clipless pedals. New Ritchey handlebars and top levers. Selle cutout saddle.

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 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?: 
A few hours

Trek alpha 2.1

Location

300 E randolph
Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red/black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black trek road bike. See attached pictures. Platform pedals. Tall seat.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Trek road bike stolen outside of 300 E Randolph today. Bike was locked with a chain lock. Both bike and lock are missing.

Surly Cross Check

Location

3055 N Racine Ave. Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A loved Surly Cross Check in black, not the newest model. Stolen with crate and yellow pouch connected to phone holder. Pokemon sticker on top tube, sturmey archer hub

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few hours

TREK 6700

Location

2100 block North Winchester alley between Damen and Winchester
2124 North Winchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" WHEEL MEDIUM FRAME
Color: 
BLUE AND SILVER WITH BLACK ROCK SHOCKS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in almost new condition despite its age. New Juicy brakes and new black rockshox last year. WTB black and silver seat. Grips with small grip ends, back wheel rack and under seat tool bag.

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?: 
3-5 DAYS
Incident Description: 
Parked in my shared garage after bike the drive Sunday. Forgot to put back into my basement and sometime between Wednesday and Friday it was taken from the garage. My neighbors bike which wasn't locked was still in the garage.

Fyxation 3rd Ward

Location

3553 W Beach Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNW2008191
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Sage (light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, nearly brand new. Tan seat and handles.

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?: 
Between 9am and 2pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my locked garage and someone pried the door open. Stolen sometime between 9am and 2pm.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

Street in front of Target
4466 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU345JC0095S
Size: 
29 in wheel; Medium frame
Color: 
Navy frame with light blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly Brand New; Navy frame with light blue writing (which says TREK); water bottle holder

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack outside of Target (4466 N Broadway) at approximately 6:20 am. When I returned at 8:10 am it was gone.

Novara Torero

Location

Apartment
5061 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U141K25730
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Green/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, shimano hydraulic disk brakes

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

2010 Cannondale F9

Location

Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue/black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike with Cannondale F9 on the side and a phone holder on the handlebars.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Time is unknown, but I imagine it was stolen at night. The bike was locked on the corner southwest corner of Lasalle and Division.

Marin Presidio 3.0

Location

2863 W Lyndale St Apt 3E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Ulock on frame

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 yr

Fuji Classic Track Bike

Location

EKF Martial Arts
5951 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 9, 2022 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFU12105201
Color: 
Copper brown with light blue detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bicycle bell attached to front, bicycle bell had dinosaur picture attached.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside a local business along with other bikes. Individuals entered the building, grabbed bikes, and road off.

JAMIS CODA S2

Location

home
708 W Melrose St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WAKBC0844
Size: 
15 inch frame, small bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in June, very good condition. has a pink bell (could have been removed though), kickstand, and a water bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
13 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a pole sept 7th around 8:30pm. came to it the next morning sept 8th at 9:06AM and it was gone, along with the lock

Scott Aspect 60

Location

Street sign where it was locked to
W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Red, white, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2011 Scott mountain bike that was converted to an ebike with a mid-drive motor kit from bafang. There is a fairly large battery pack in between the frame triangle. Also has a rack on the back of it.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I was at a buddys house grabbing a very late dinner. My scott ebike was locked up out front of his house. When i returned an hour later it was gone.

Raleigh Redux 1

Location

35 East Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 2, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SSA20J04703
Size: 
L
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Matte Black with Reflective Logo/Text Branding

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 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?: 
7 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike Locked while at work, from 8:00am to 3:45pm.

Trek Verve 2

Location

PAC Lofts
1735 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 23, 2022 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C1571P
Size: 
Mens Hybrid
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has iPhone holder on handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
3 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal wire rope inside garage with a u lock going through the frame and rear tire and a metal wire rope going through the tires thief cut the metal wire rope and took whole bike - was an organized theft with many bikes stolen in our building in July 2022