Recent Reports

Trek Wahoo 24 TRail

Location

2346 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU119XC0002X
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
White with purple decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bicycle with disc brakes. Had a french bulldog ringer bell

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 weeks

2016 Fuji Barnebey 7

Location

2816 N Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Weight: 32.8 lbs Frame: Aluminum Suspension: Rigid Fork: Steel Wheels: 26″ Aluminum Drivetrain: 1 × 7 Groupset: Tourney Brakes: Tektro Rim

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 Days
Incident Description: 
Could have been Oct 23rd or 24th

Schwinn Super Sport GS 2006

Location

6209 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Naperville & Winchester Lofts stickers, Cateye counter, lights

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 hours
Incident Description: 
On the afternoon of October 18th between 1:00 and 5:00, an individual on a bicycle rode into our community, entered into our garage, stole a bike and power tools and rode away. The criminal left their bicycle.

Specialized Roubaix road bike

Location

1929 W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58"
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Roubaix bike ~58" (~2012-2014) with colorful pink and blue handlebar tape. Seat is not original as the stem and seat were stolen last year. Pedals are not original and have orange staining on them.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a rack outside the Damen CTA Brown Line Station with numerous cameras facing the rack outside

Rad Power Radmission

Location

Lathrop Parking Lot
2852 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
8100LD21091312352
Size: 
30
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike pedals with Spikes, front rack, rear rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 days
Incident Description: 
Bike and entire bike post where gone from location, thieves removed the bike post and took it with bike attached, the post is gone.

Cannondale quick women's 4

Location

Home Garage
1543 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA61974
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Cool Mint (Light blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light Blue/Green bike. Step through frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 week
Incident Description: 
Garage overhead door was found open in the morning of Oct 21, with the other door deadbolted from the inside. Bike was taken but other bikes, cars, etc, were not touched. Garage was last closed at ~7:30 PM on the 20th, and scene was discovered at ~9AM on the 21st

Salsa Bikes Journeyer (matte green)

Location

2637 w potomac ave
2637 w Potomac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Matte green / olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has gravel tires that are more wide than road bike tires, it says salsa on the side also in green, and has a chilli pepper embroidered on the front bars

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?: 
Was not locked unfortunately
Incident Description: 
Bike was not on my back porch when i went to look for it in the morning

Trek Dual Hybrid - 2021

Location

Lakeview
W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU032XC3318S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but pretty new in condition. Has a kickstand, rear bag holder, front light, and lock holder below seat. Bike is Deep Purple in color Container pump also stolen with bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Everyday storage
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored inside of parking garage for condo building. Bike was in parking spot but without being locked at that time. Incident date is rough estimate as unknown when bike was taken while away at work.

Trek 1400

Location

residential garage
2208 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple/green accent colors, purple clip pedals, green water bottle holders, drop handlebar with orange tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was left overnight in the garage (alley between Iowa/Walton and Leavitt) between 8pm on 10/17/25 and 8am 10/18/25. The garage door must have been left open or malfunctioned and the bike was taken out of the garage.

AIRWEST 26” Electric Bike

Location

West Loop
160 N Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
White with black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The ebike is NEW, has almost full battery. Only used it for a week before it got stolen today!!!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike properly locked with U lock and cable, left for 2 hours then came back and it was gone!

Giant Revolt 2

Location

1235 E 53rd St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K7HK40717
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (maybe dirty), custom red pedals, gravelking tires with tan sidewalls, toppeak saddle bag, metal rack installed over rear wheel

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?: 
Storage location - all the time when I wasn't riding it
Incident Description: 
Came home and my bike wasn't on the porch. Our porch is tucked away on the third floor of a locked courtyard behind the building

Unknown

Location

722 W Diversey Parkway Apt 503
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 10, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26
Color: 
Metallic light pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has brakes on both handle bars and two gear shifts. It also has a lock wrapped around the stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
It’s been parked in my apartments storage room since I got it 4 years ago. It only comes out when I am riding it
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of my apartments storage location. The thief would have had to enter through two secure doors to get in.

Trek Checkpoint ALR 4

Location

Apartment
535 W Aldine Ave, 2s
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red with blue pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright red frame with light blue pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
About 6 months.
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from back patio, left helmet behind.

SE Bikes Lager

Location

My home
1537 N Rockwell St Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Electric blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SE Bikes Lager in electric blue. Wheels have gold on the interior I had a black metal bike rack attached, a phone holder, and lights.

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?: 
I store it there daily but it is used daily.
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from inside my locked backyard while I was out of town. My neighbor alerted me yesterday that my bike was gone, and my helmet and locks were left on the ground.

Del Sol Lxi 7.1

Location

Apartment
541 W Briar Pl, Apt 402
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 10, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18”
Color: 
Yellow/ Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has “Del Sol” across the frame. also has u lock holder in the middle by the seat. Has basket on rear with light.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door of my apartment has been broken and left open. I believe someone just walked in and found where the bikes were parked. Mine was not locked but someone else’s who’s was, was also stolen.

Trek fx 2

Location

1655 W Olive Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097C3025N
Size: 
15 small
Color: 
Miami green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mirror and bell on left handle bar, saddle in back, speedometer on from wheel, small green bag under seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 hour

Specialized Sirrus x 2.0

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBCO29042684V
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Yellow/ Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was new with a rear rack, water bottle cage, and phone mount

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?: 
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?: 
About 8.5 hours, from 8:15am - 4:45pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack outside of the Ravenswood Metra station around 8:15am and upon returning around 4:45pm it was gone.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

950 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27in tires?
Color: 
Celeste (light blue/teal)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light blue/teal frame, thin black tires, worn brown tape on drop down handlebars, had a front and back rechargable lights (if not detached), has a rear rack

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in the usual spot at bike rack in the back/employee entrance to University of Illinois, Chicago hospital in the morning around 6:30AM. When I went back at 5PM, the entire bike and lock were all gone.

Bella genesis mountain bike

Location

Outside the Dollar Tree store
9400 s. ASHLAND
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24 in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used fair

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?: 
3 minutes.
Incident Description: 
I entered Dollar Tree for a moment I viewed the area outside and the bike was gone.

Trek Domane AL2

Location

1828 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU083C2177U
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Domane AL2 Rim bike with drop handles bars, rim brakes, and two bottle cages in blue.

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open and somebody came and stole the bike.