Recent Reports

self-built

Location

1k Fulton
1000 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
grey/white/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a hybrid bike with k2 decorations on the frame with a SRAM sticker

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?: 
4 hours

Kona Dew Plus 2022

Location

1001 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN21090353
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen with Kryptonite New York Lock locking the frame to the rear wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months

Orbea Diem

Location

Condo lower garage
859 W Erie Street Unit 301
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 fm
Color: 
Black Carbon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orbea Diem black carbon with Shimano Ultegra components with bar ends, light, seat bag, rear rack, kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked behind car in condo lower garage and Cable lock was cut. It could have happened from Oct 6 to October 10.

Biria ST2

Location

S. Harper Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
K20220501309
Size: 
52 lbs.
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Foldable aluminum frame

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the rack in my apartment building's bike room with a black Master Lock at around 4 p.m. yesterday (i.e. Tuesday, October 8th 2024). I received an email from my landlord today (i.e. Wednesday, October 9th 2024) that some bikes were stolen from the bike room. I checked the bike room at around 12:10 p.m. and it was not there. The bike lock was left at the scene, locked. This suggests that someone was able to pick the lock.

Schwinn

Location

residence
6861 N Tonty
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
bike was register in 2008
Size: 
medium
Color: 
dark blue and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black rear basket and side saddle, black composite fork, shimano shifters

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
A Male Hispanic stole a kid's Orange Bike at Saint Mary's of the Woods School and dump that bike then stole mine

2010 Specialized Dolce Elite Compact

Location

Aviation Lofts
1338 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092103556E
Color: 
Silver w/ White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
upgraded Shimano Ultegra groupset --- blue handlebar tape --- lights installed on handlebar & seat tube --- black seat, black flat pedals w/ traction pins --- fair market value: $1,220 --- number of speeds: 2-front, 9-rear --- factory ID sticker worn off of frame, serial # stamped on underside of bottom bracket, serial #: WUD092103556E

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the inside of a locked/secured apartment building. 5:00-5:40pm Sep 23, 2024

Giant NRS Composite 2

Location

Marriott Hotel Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black / Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2005 Giant NRS Composite 2 Large Hubs: Shimano XT Rims: Mavic X31 Tubeless Tire Front: 26x2.35 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Rear Tire: 26x2.25 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Spoke Brand: I don't know Components Brakeset: Hayes Sole XC front/Hayes SOLE HD rear brakes, Hayes levers Shift Levers: Shimano Deore LX Crankset: RaceFace Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth Pedals: Not included Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth Seatpost: Don't Know, 27.2mm diameter Saddle: Selle Italia Expedia Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite Carbon Grips: ODI lock on grips Handlebar Stem: A few choices Headset: 1 1/8inch integrated FSA Orbit ACB Suspension Front F Forks: Fox Float 100 RLC Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch R

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?: 
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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked to a tree in front of the Marriott Magnificent Mile lobby on Rush and E. Ohio St. Missing in the AM.

2018 Jamis Renegade Expat

Location

Christian Community Church
4566 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Adventure bike with 650b DT Swiss wheels, Goodyear Connector tires, Shimano 105 Hollowtech crankset, FSA carbon seatpost, Selle SMP Pro saddle, Tiagra STI levers, Spyre mech disc 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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I saw the bike parked out in front of the building (4598-4566 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) at 12:20am 10/7/2024 when I went up to my partner's apartment. When I came down at 11:30am, the bike was gone along with the lock.

Trek Domane Al 4 Disk 6

Location

K2 Apartments
365 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU316G0351S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, handle bars may have a slight bend to them from an accident.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing from apartment building bike room. It was locked to one of the racks in there and noticed it was missing today when I went to retrieve it.

Cannondale Quick Womens 5 Remixte

Location

Residential Building
714 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YG70846
Size: 
LG
Color: 
LGR
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year 2021, purchased at kozys on broadway (i believe there is a kozys sticker on the frame), black cloth cup holder located in front middle of handlebars, red tag from 2024 Chicago triathlon under the seat. The bike is registered with city of Chicago

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign around 9pm October 5. When i checked on it at 9:00am October 6 i noticed the lock was cut and bike was missing.

Space Horse All City https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/space_horse_orange

Location

In front gated area of building (although gate is always unlocked)
6130 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has curved handle bars, Orange with the letting "All City" on 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 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?: 
A about a week
Incident Description: 
My bike was still in the (unlocked) gated area in front of my apartment when I last came back around 4 pm on Saturday October 5th. When I went out in the morning of October 6th, the bike was no longer in front of the building. It had been locked to the fence with a cable combination lock. I had not used the bike in at least 4 days. I assume that someone came during the night after scouting the building and seeing the bike there, and with a cable cutter snapped the cable and stole the bike.

Trek

Location

1919 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Working bikes sticker, Virginia bikes sticker, Lion King sticker, trek in purple

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?: 
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?: 
7 days

Raleigh Sport

Location

Garage
1614 Central ave
Wilmette , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1972 Raleigh Sport in green color. 3 speed hub.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I left my bicycle in my garage as usual. The garage door was closed at the time of incident.

Schwinn suburban

Location

Ukrainian village
903 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large vintage pink shwinn suburban

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
I found my bike missing from the fence it was locked to and the fence destroyed

FUJI Silhouette 1.3 18 purchased 2018

Location

Residential building
Old Town
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD080L09310
Size: 
16 inch (I think)
Color: 
Dark gray/steel gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition. flat bars. added water bottle holder, no other accessories. new reflectors and band to secure cable to down tube.

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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal bike holder attached to garage wall. Bike was stolen between Sept. 28 at 7 pm and Oct. 2 at 6 pm. Both bike and lock were taken. https://99spokes.com/bikes/fuji/2018/silhouette-1.3 this shows the model of my bike in a lighter gray color.

Giant trance full suspension mountain bike

Location

Uptown
950 w Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Grey/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Full suspension mtb. Lots of orange! Can’t miss it.

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Stepped out around the lunch your. Came back and my bike lock was cut and bike was stolen from inside my second floor garage.

Trek Madone 3.1

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
4650 N. Ravenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU244MC410F
Size: 
52
Color: 
GRAY, TURQUIOSE, WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
WHITE SEAT, SOME WEAR ON BAR TAPE, FLAT PEDALS, ABUS LOCK MOUNT ON DOWNSTEM, WHITE BOTTLE CAGE

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?: 
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?: 
8 HOURS
Incident Description: 
It was locked at the Leland Avenue bike racks at the Ravenswood Metra station. Likely but between 3-5PM. Locked with an Abus folding lock that was left.

Specialized

Location

Belmont Blue Line Station
Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White road bike with small silver and black accents, black seat and tires, should have black/dark brown aero bars. Now missing a front tire.

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike at Belmont blue line station with what I thought was securely locked around front tire and frame, returned to just the front tire and my bike lock so it was not around the frame like I thought. I don't want to file a police report or anything I just want my bike back.

2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5

Location

The Chicago Dental Studio, Mayfair
4401 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. The only distinguishing feature is a Johnny Sprockets sticker below the seat near the front gears.

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?: 
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 hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a pole right outside a dentist office when I went in for an appointment around 8:05am. When I left around 9:10am, my bike was gone. I had locked it with a U-Lock & cable, which was also gone. On my way biking over there, while stopped at a red light, a male teenager on a road bike & wearing a hoodie gave me a thumbs up and said "that's a nice bike." No idea if he stole my bike, but I don't normally get compliments on my bike and then have it stolen immediately after.

State

Location

Life Time
15 W Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2209662
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green state bike with mountain bike wheels. Front light and lock compartment in the middle.

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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
I left my bike at approximately 5:20 a.m in the bike rack at Life time Gym in the vestibule. I put it right next to another black bike to the farthest left side of the bike rack. When I came down around 8:00 a.m I noticed nothing was there. I went out and asked the concierge at 1 Chicago if I should let them know or the lifetime concierge. She directed me to lifetime so I spoke with the young lady there and filed an incident report. Incident report #307456. They tried looking for it in the other room but no luck.