Recent Reports

BCA 26" Ladies' Charleston Bike

Location

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
400 N LaSalle Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2020 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Blush Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with drink stains in the cup 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hous
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on the bike rack by Hubbard and LaSalle on June 19th 4pm. By 11PM, both bike and lock were completely gone. Please help to look out. It is not an expensive bike at all. The color and style is a rare find. Thank you in advance!

2020 Trek FX 3 disc

Location

The dock at Montrose Beach
200 w Montrose Harbor dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU006JC0152R
Color: 
Rage red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new has a back rack and light between handle bars. Has a grey water bottle holder on the 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?: 
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?: 
Stolen from Montrose beach after being locked for 30 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike by the beach restaurant at Montrose beach. It was left there between 10:45 am and 11:30 am while I was at the beach.

Critical Cycle “Harper”

Location

3815 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gunmetal frame with orange rims and handles.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gunmetal Frame + Orange Wheels Fixie With white “critical” written on frame. Plan Property sticker 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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A month
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked inside a gate in the alley next to N Greenview Ave and W Grace. Someone came with bolt cutters and stole broke the cable, stealing my bike. The bike was locked with another bike of mine and then, another bike was next to it unlocked (not mine.) I think this happened around 6:30 as I believe my dog reacted to the sound.

Cinelli Steel Vigorelli

Location

Goose Island
North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
56LY181000085
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
I was by North Avenue goose island trail stopped to look at river, sat for a while turned around in 10 minutes it was gone.

Fuji Feather

Location

Eugene Field Elementary School
Lunt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 5, 2020 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Fuji Feather in good condition. Pictured with rubber handlebar grips, but handlebars were bare when it was stolen.

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?: 
Bike was leaned against Eugene Field Elementary School on Lunt and Ashland for 45 minutes while I played soccer on the turf field 15 feet away.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike next to the Eugene Field Elementary building while I played soccer on the turf field 15 feet away. I played for 45 minutes and when I was ready to leave, my bike had been stolen. Some other players said that they heard someone talking about wanting my bike and apparently he rode off with it, but we had no luck contacting the supposed thief.

Trek FX3

Location

1637 Orrington Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small Women's Fram
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black frame, TREK in red-blue gradient on frame, rearview mirror on left handlebar, headlight/taillight, rack on back, black fenders

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?: 
Front of apartment building in business district; locked for 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of building ~7:20PM June 15, 2020. When I walked outside of the building at ~7:35AM June 16, 2020, it was gone. I think it was likely taken in the middle of the night, as I live in a downtown area.

Schwinn Addison 700c/28" City Hybrid Bike - Gray

Location

Sanaya Threading & Skin Care
Clark and Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
200833991065153572
Size: 
700c/28"
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purchased in March; there was a bike permit sticker for "Americana Towers Association" below the seat; the left tack in the seat was more elevated than the right one; there is a water bottle holder installed; there are worn out white circle stickers on the foot pedals

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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I went into Sanaya Threading & Skin Care on Clark and Belden and was gone for 15 minutes, came out and the bike and lock were gone.

Jamis Citizen 2

Location

Apartment
1508 N Elk Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M19H002694
Size: 
14"
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New (Purchased 5/28/20) Step-Through Frame in Matte Black. Also has detachable front and rear lights. "Jamis" logo on bottom bar. Black memory foam 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Went down to locked basement to discover bike was missing.

Electra Black Hawaiian Huli Huli

Location

Cindy Davis
740 w fulton st
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Ladies
Color: 
Black with Hawaiian flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, rare black Hawaiian flowers all over frame, seat, bell, hand grips

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
fell off bike rack on 55 southbound between 90 E interchange and Pulaski rd exit.
Incident Description: 
Bike fell off car rack on 55 Southbound between 90E interchange and Pulaski rd exit. Went back and bike gone.

Fuji Sagres

Location

Cafe Mustache
2313 Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Hunter Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. Brown seat. White flower bell.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Green Fuji Sagres cruiser bike was stolen between 5pm and 630 pm on June 15th outside of Cafe Mustache on N Milwaukee in Logan Square.

Specialized Allez

Location

Echelon Chicago
353 N. Desplaines St. Apt 2301
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 1, 2020 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606041855K
Size: 
54cm frame size
Color: 
Black, White, and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in excellent condition. It has a sticker on mid-section that has my name "Randy Cuellar" with Chicago flag. I also have a sticker of a white llama on it.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
My bike has been locked up since the beginning of the stay-at-home order so I am not sure when it was stolen as I have not checked on it for some time

Trek Fx 7.1

Location

4137 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I Wish I wrote this down
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear tire has a reflective loop on the sidewall, the front tire is original to the bike and does not. it has full black fenders on both wheels, a city of evanston registration sticker on its underside as well as a BJB properties sticker. It has a bontrager rear 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 day since I rode it and parked it in my basement
Incident Description: 
Someone removed the glass to my basement door, unlocked the door, entered and stole my bike.

Critical Cycle Fixed Gear

Location

747 W. Cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 CM
Color: 
Blue & Teal/Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's 49 CM size, Bright blue frame with "Critical" text on diagonal. Straight black handle bars and blue handlebar cushions. Teal/aqua wheel frames. Black seat. Single Speed fixed gear road 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage basement at 747 W Cornelia, Chicago IL.

Yuba Boda Boda people for bikes

Location

Target
4466 n Broadway st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was a people for bikes model. 1/100 made has people for bikes painted on the bike. Rear rack and foot rests bamboo that was rotting a little. Chain guard was bent slightly. Brass bell was on but broken on left handle. Had an ‘o’ ring on the back rack There was a tear in the seat toward the 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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Went to buy groceries when I came out my bike was gone.

KHS Soul

Location

1500 W. 18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good used and working condition. I had fixed a wide and shallow black plastic Coca-Cola crate to the rear end with green bungee cords in an X shape.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
12 hours overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen at some point overnight between 6/13 and 6/14. The front wheel and frame were locked to a street sign on the south sidewalk on the 1500 block of W. 18th Street, right outside the closed Tortilleria Sabinas. After noticing the bike was missing on the morning of 6/14, you could tell that someone had removed the bolt fixing the street sign to its base so that they were able to lift the street sign and remove the bike.

Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 C

Location

Wicker Park Alleyway
1626 N. Leavitt St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
trying to track down
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Marroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Small paint chips covered with 3M clear protector on the rear triangle and downtube. Homemade (tubes and zip ties) crud catcher at rear pivot point.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unfortunately it was not locked. It was accidently left in the alley.
Incident Description: 
Was accidently left in the 1600 N Leavitt street alley (between Leavitt and Bell) on Wednesday 11 Jun 2020 at 11 AM. Was stolen sometime between 11 AM and 3 PM that day.

Schwinn High Plains

Location

3121 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple with Red lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back, lime green u lock was attached, used condition

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?: 
2 hrs

Del Sole Projekt

Location

908 W. GRACE ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
bhax9g6087
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, one year old bought new. Black rubber handles, tan seat, and tires.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
Locked up at around 11pm Monday June 8th. Discovered bike was gone the next morning. Lock cut and left on parking pole

Bombtrack Aspire

Location

2127 W Giddings St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WI18G01058
Size: 
55
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metal Green bike, cargo holder in front, black wheels, disc brakes

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?: 
Multiple Days

Cannondale Synapse Roadbike

Location

2127 W Giddings St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
BIK2725255K
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black carbon frame road bike, Shimano 105 set, white handle bars + aero bars.

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?: 
Multiple Dats
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into our house, stole 2 bikes and