Recent Reports

Third Ward Fyxation

Location

1847 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 3, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNW2104350
Size: 
M
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cream bike, u lock mount on seat pole

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

Trek Domane AL 3

Location

Towers Lofts
1601 W School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on Trek wording. Wheel & Sprocket sticker on frame. Blue air caps.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked and it was gone when I came back after an hour. Did notice the bike on Facebook marketplace, but post was taken down before I could contact.

GT

Location

Hexe coffee
Clybourn and Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left speed dial is broken, has wheel covers, seat is ripped in 2-3 spots. Stolen from bike parking lot at hexe coffee on clyborn and devision between 7am and 4pm.

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?: 
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?: 
8-10 hrs every day
Incident Description: 
It was stolen between 7am and 4pm when we discovered it. The lock was still there. Y

Miyata City Runner

Location

1312 W Early Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike frame with black fenders. Had a green milk crate mounted on the back rack. The front derailleur was no longer functional so the shift cable for that front derailleur had been removed.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the front of the building during the few moments I ran upstairs to return a set of keys to a friend. I stupidly left it unlocked since I would be away so briefly.

Trek Crossrip 2

Location

Southwest Suburbs
1058 Ripple Ridge
Darien , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU029C4821L
Size: 
54
Color: 
Grey, bright green stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, a little dirty, cage missing on left pedal, rack on back, thermal water bottle

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my driveway between 2:50 and 6:30 pm in Darien, IL

Kent Oakwood

Location

Private Condo
5476 West Higgins
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 29, 2022 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
26
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, all white with white saddle bags - and 3 Defender Fortified front lights.

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?: 
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?: 
5 days a week since 3 years
Incident Description: 
The thief climbed unnoticed - brazenly - 6 flights of stairs up in the back of the building all the way to the top 4th floor of the staircase - to do it.

Jamis Satellite

Location

Buena Park
Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
43cm
Color: 
Teal and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal and white bike with two white water bottle holders. Clipped on flashing rear lights. Cell phone cradle on handle bars. Seat has a slight tear. Rear rack. Small black back underseat with tools.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the iron fence on the back balcony. Bike was there when I went to bed around 11pm and was missing when I got up around 6:30am.

Ninebot

Location

535 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Escooter

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 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: 
Parked the escooter and went for shopping and came back to see it was stolen

Schwinn 6061 Aluminum comp

Location

1839 Sheffield
Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2022 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
Red, White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
U lock and bracket under the seat. headlight on top. Red flashing light on back and red circular reflector on back. Gear selector module on the right side had large chunk of plastic broken off. Some of the gear cables had black electrical tape around them at some spots

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
at least a few hours. I went to bed around midnight 5/29 and when I went outside at 9am on 5/30, the bike was gone and my gate was wide open.
Incident Description: 
Bike was behind a metal gate to my locked foyer area, Thief picked the lock and did not leave any signs of forced entry as the lock seems to function as normal. Attached picture is not actual bike but it is identical to this one

Trek FX1 Stagger Disc

Location

Roscoe Village
Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 16, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FX11961482T
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Yellow Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Trek hybrid - has water bottle holder, kick stand, and removable phone holder. Bright yellow/green

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 day since use
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked gate, hidden under porch area

Divvy Bike Blue

Location

Riverpoint Laundry
1730 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Divvy bike blue

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?: 
Cable lock
Incident Description: 
I went to get my laundry. There was a guy there. I was gone for 5 min. When I came back he was gone and so was the bike

Man bikes

Location

Richard Benson
1211 s western ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 27, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
180466800668
Size: 
180
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2535w division ave Campbell liquor stolen Outside you night bikes

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?: 
2535 w division ave

1972 Schwinn Continental

Location

Alta at K
555 w Kinzie street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HH503361
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has a black bike rack on the back.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went to a buddies at the Alta at K to play basketball. Went in at 7:10, locked up my bike. Came back around 7:50 and bike was missing.

Fyxation Pixel 7 Navy Blue 54cm

Location

2541 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNP2109760
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (!!) navy blue with bright pink water bottle holder and attached lock

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 - not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from residential garage.

Trek 1.2 road bike

Location

2850 N sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 1.2 road bike orange handlebarrs. bake brakes broken. White Duck tape in the middle. Blue frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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: 
My Bike was stolen from the bike room at 2850 N sheridan.

Trek 2300 alpha series

Location

Aon
130 e randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used; normal wear and tear. Red handle bar, blue saddle, blue and black frame.

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?: 
5 hours

Specialized Diverge

Location

Whole Foods West Loop
N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025024230
Size: 
54
Color: 
Smoke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition, had a small saddle bag, lights on front and back, and a quad lock on the front frame.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside of Whole Foods in West Loop. I was in Whole Foods for less than 6-7 minutes and the thief used an angle grinder to cut my chain lock and took off. Happened in broad daylight in front of a few people at the bus stop.

Centurion Ironman

Location

Evanston
Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
not sure
Color: 
Purple and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old frame but good condition overall. Purple and White frame. Has a U Lock locked to the 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always kept in my basement
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my basement. The photo is not my bike but it looks very similar...

Orbea Euskaltel 2003/2004 Team Bike

Location

AMC
108 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Mostly Orange, splashes of blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carbon fork, carbon groupset, bright orange frame with blue/white near the front. Black wheels. Sponsor tags all over the bike. Here is a photo https://imgur.com/a/8u3GdXn

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?: 
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 Hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside of the AMC on Ohio St. Stolen in broad daylight around 4pm.

Specialized Diverge A1

Location

1735 Paulina st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602345035L
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green bike lock. Saddle bag. No pedals

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Several bikes were stolen from our garage at 1735 N Paulina over the past week. I left this morning and the bike was still there. Found it missing when I arrived this afternoon