Recent Reports

Giant Escape City W XS

Location

Desplaines Garage
353 N. Desplaines St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 3, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
c14fo327
Color: 
Silver/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, silver with purple lines and text, black seat and handles, silver bell on right side

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?: 
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?: 
Always (home)
Incident Description: 
Could have been stolen anytime in the last month or so because I don't ride much in winter. Noticed missing on 1/3/21. Was locked with a combination of Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 STD U-Lock with 4' Flex Cable and Bracket: 4 x 9". The cable was left behind but the U-lock was gone with the bike.

ICE Adventure 20 recumbent trike

Location

Condo garage
Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 4, 2021 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Y13379
Size: 
recumbent trike with 20" wheels
Color: 
Marine Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (2 mos. old) recumbent trike with rear fender, rear rack and older black saddlebags, computer, mirror.

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 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?: 
two months except when in use
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke into locked 6-car condo garage sometime Sunday night or early Monday; cut the cable on the trike lock, lifted trike over cars and carried it out the overhead garage door to the alley. They had climbed over a 6-ft fence to get access to the side (people) door of the garage; forced that open. Manually released the overhead (car) garage door to remove the trike. Ignored other bikes in the garage or any other perceived valuables except they did take a motorcycle lift. They also got into the storage rooms in the basement and picked a lock to steal someone's work tools. (Photo is same model & color trike but without all the accessories that mine had.)

Specialized 2014 Sirrus Comp Disc

Location

River West II Condominiums
939 w huron #109
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6020858673
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray fraame with blue and green decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. Black mountain rack on back with some scratches on the side. Has locking skewers on both axles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a secure indoor condominium multi-car garage at ground level. Bike was locked with a Kryptonite lock to a pipe in my parking spot.

2007 Cannondale Adventure 400 Blue

Location

4900 block of North Damen Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 25, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a rear rack and a wire basket attached to rack.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored in our locked basement since we've owned it
Incident Description: 
Thieves gained access to our building over the holidays. Bicycle was stolen from our locked basement along with another one of our bicycles. Cannondale bicycle is the model pictured except Blue in color. Thanks for your help.

Trek Lime

Location

Ravenswood
4900 block of Damen Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 25, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Matte Platimum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a unique bicycle model and I haven't seen many out and about.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was stored in our locked basement since we've owned it
Incident Description: 
Thieves gained access into our building sometime over the holidays. Bicycle was in a locked basement and stolen along with another one of our bicycles. Thanks for your help.

Pure Cycles Classic 16-Speed Road Bike

Location

Alley stairwell/back porch
6114 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 2, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple foam handlebar tape, Shimano Claris STI shifters, cassette, and derailleur, Hutchinson nitro II tires, good condition. front tire is slightly out of true.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
daily storage
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored on my 2nd story back porch as a result of our bike storage room being closed. The porch can be accessed by key only via the alley gate.

Golden Cycles Vader Fixie Bike

Location

Edgewater Chicago
Alley behind N Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 2, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Completely black, with white rimmed black wheels

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately two months
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were unlocked in an enclosed locked gated porch area right outside my back door. Only residents of the building (5 apartments) have access to this locked area. The bikes had been there for about two months before they went missing during a 1-2 hour window today. Someone had to have entered the enclosed porch area from the back alley, but it is unclear how they could have accessed this area and how they made away with two bikes down two flights of stairs without anyone noticing. Neighbors don’t report having seen or heard anything during this time.

Trek Speed Concept 9.9

Location

4902 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Live strong Radio shak model

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
The storage room door was left open. Believe a neighbor from the building next door saw the door open and went into the storage unit. The bike was not locked to anything in the storage unit.

Trek Mat BLK 22.5

Location

Building
1312 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU341C1198N
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months

Trek Precaliber 20

Location

Building
1312 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU341C1198N
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Girls Bike

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several montha

Trek

Location

Building
1312 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU049C3879P
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As new

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months

Cannondale Adventure 1

Location

Outside apt
2603 W Iowa St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YF26920
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale Adventure 1. Brand new. Maroon. Size small women's. Has yellow stickers on it from factory still.

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?: 
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign. Went upstairs to friends apartment for 15 minutes, came back and bike and lock were both missing.

Specialized Allez

Location

Lakeview
Sheffield and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606009243P
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New Condition, Clip-In Pedals and Aero Bars had been installed.

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

Trek Domane SL 5

Location

1348 W Norwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike.

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?: 
Everyday

Trek Dual Sport 2

Location

1348 W Norwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gunmetal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike.

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?: 
Everyday
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and two Trek bikes were stolen

Nishiki Anasazi

Location

6205 N Tripp Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple with orange branding
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, women’s hybrid bike. No kickstand. Water bottle holder 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months

Giant Escape 3

Location

6205 N Tripp Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, men’s Giant Escape bike. Handle bars are straight across. Water bottle holder attached. Like new, ridden for less than a season. Black bike lock around neck of bike seat.

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?: 
Months

Specialized Dolce

Location

Detached Garage
1349 W Rosedale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602060866N
Size: 
44"
Color: 
Dark Berry with Teal Stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. No distinguishing features except reflective stickers on spokes.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my locked garage and stole my bike from it. No other damages.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

2729 N Wilton Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clipless pedals installed. May have number tag from a prior triathlon as well. Two water bottle cages. Saddle is slim and narrow and leather-like.

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 months
Incident Description: 
Someone came up through side yard onto second level porch to remove bike

Specialized SIRRUS

Location

Garage
5409 N Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 27, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920298014N
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Bought may 25 2019

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 year
Incident Description: 
Person Door of garage pried open.