Recent Reports

Rad Power Bikes Radrover

Location

Chicago
1600 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large 26in fat tires
Color: 
Dark grey with "Rad Power bikes" in orange lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rear and front racks. Abus folding lock on underside of downtube and abus chain lock around the seat post

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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: 
Hispanic Male wearing a hoodie with a large letter S on left pocket broke into a garage. Thief then opened the garage door and rode off on their bike whilst pushing the stolen bike.

Trek 220 FX3 Disc

Location

Old Town - corner of N. North Park & W. St. Paul Ave.
1709 N. North Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU305JC1401P
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dnister Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new - only had this bike for a few months. It has a kickstand on the left side, NO waterbottle 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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked to a pole on Saturday afternoon, 10/3. I went to get it Monday, 10/6 around 5PM and it was gone.

Republic Bikes

Location

Shoemaker Lofts
Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black frame, white rims, light blue handle bar wraps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black frame, white seat and rims, light blue (NOT PINK anymore as pictured) handlebar wraps, republic bikes silver logo. Little pasrty stickers between the handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It's been in my space for a year and a half
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my parking space up on a bike rack in a gated building in a locked garage.

2009 Felt F95 Team Issue

Location

1515 W Cullom Ave
1515 W Cullom Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 / 52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn condition, black wraps, team color bike. One drink holder,

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stone from the enclosed parking area. Must have been during the night / early hours. Many bikes in the area so feel like they knew what they were going for.

Felt

Location

1515 W Cullom
1515 W Cullom
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt Team Replica Bike, Black with a lot of words that say 'Felt' and Garmin on the horizontal tube.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen the night of October 5th or early morning of October 6th

SE Lager

Location

2219 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TZ17MY5341
Size: 
49
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased from Kozy's bicycle shop so it has the Kozy's sticker on it. All white frame with black tires, handles and 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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Garage was either broken into or left open, both neighbors remember shutting the door. Was known to be shut at 7:00 PM but garage was found open at 7:30 AM the next morning.

All City Super Professional

Location

1922 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue Panther
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new All City Super Professional with Tiagra drop bars, WTB tires and Kona platform pedals. Teal with white All City logo on down tube.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Left my bike downstairs in basement the night of 9/09. Didn't return to basement until 9 am Saturday morning (9/12) when I noticed it was gone. 5 other bikes in the basement were left untouched. I have lived here for 2 years and had been leaving my old beater in the basement with no issue. Didn't even have the new bike for a month before it was stolen.

Schwinn mountain bike

Location

Lincoln Square
2320 W EASTWOOD AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Blue and aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
shocks on front and rear, front 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
right in front of my door
Incident Description: 
After riding to lawyer for paperwork, I parked bike in front of my basement doorway, intending to bring it in. I dozed off for 30 mins and checked bike and it was gone and found back gate open and saddle bags left behind in the alley.

Schwinn GTX 3

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
508615
Size: 
17 and a half
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new, slight wear and tear on right pedal.

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?: 
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: 
I was working out at Lakeview Athletic Club from approximately 6p - 7p. When I came outside the bike was gone and I found the cut lock on the ground nearby.

Red Fixie

Location

Home
3642 , W George
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
No number
Size: 
54 cm, medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s a red fixie with brown seat. It has back rack and bottle holder. It was stolen when the lock’s on it as it is in the picture.

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 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the yard of a locked building. Somebody enters to next building from alley and jumps in the our yard. Takes the unlocked bike and leaves. I have security camera records but his face is covered with mask.

Surly Bridge club

Location

Laflin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Aqua green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handlebars with a metal shim to keep them in place. One tubeless tire on front and one tubed tire in rear. Surly front rack. Shimano SPD pedals

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?: 
5 hours

cannondale r600

Location

1902 W CORTLAND ST
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
orange/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
this is my commuter bike, it's dirty and scratched and its got a dent in the top tube, it's covered in stickers, and the frame is orange and yellow with black parts.

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 days

Haibike SDURO CROSS 4.0

Location

street
3331 W Crystal street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
HAYTB440D
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black/Lime
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke inside the garage, broke the window.

Marin

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 w Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Marin bicycle with front and back lights, front and rear quick release

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3hrs
Incident Description: 
At 835am, I locked my bike to a rack under the bridge at Washington/canal, next to Ogilvie Transportation Center. When I returned at 1pm, it was gone.

Retrospec Critical Harper

Location

4237 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57 CM
Color: 
Gray frame/Orange Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Should have two kinds of locks on it. Has a red light below a red reflector. The red light is always on. Has a cup holder.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the back deck of the apartment after one of the other apartment tenants left the gate to the car lot open. Happened in the night while everyone was sleeping. Most likely happened before 3 am. One of my roommates went out for a cigarette at 3 in the morning and noticed the gate was open, but they did not make sure the bike was still there.

Northrock XC00 Fat tire

Location

Humboldt Park
Crystal street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
1114748
Color: 
Red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Fat tire Northrock XC00 Bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke inside the garage, they broke my window and took 2 bicycles.

Specialized Vita

Location

946 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602084453K
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black with grey specialized logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very well taken care of. All black frame, grey specialized logo and bright red VITA logo. Bright green small U lock, light, red/black cell phone holder and black water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
The bike was in a closed garage. it was stolen in the middle of the night. the bike was not locked because it was in a closed garage of a house. single car garage.

Trek Hybrid

Location

My home
Hermitage and Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5" frame, 27" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in good condition, probably a bit dirty. Two shock absorbers in the frame above the front wheel with black rubber shielding. Brown fabric seat and grips. 24 gears on shifters just inside the grips. Black and grey Bontrager bag on the rear of the bicycle, racked above the wheel. White headlamp on front, two red rear 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?: 
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?: 
Maximum of 15 hours. Parked at 6pm 10/1, missing by 9am 10/2
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in backyard by the front entrance to my coach house at 6:00pm on 10/1. Was missing by 9:00am on 10/2, with the rear gate left open. A red bicycle was left behind a few doors down, presumably used by the perpetrator to get here and then they switched.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Residence
3733 W Wabansia ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC82048808N
Size: 
Mens Lg
Color: 
grey/ silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Matthews Bicycles sticker, has a bracket for a buffalo bike lock w/ an oversized bolt sticking out.

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 bike rack.

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?: 
for a year when not in use
Incident Description: 
a man went into back yard opened side garage door and apparently cut the bolts that attached the bike rack to the wall and proceeded to ride off. His image was caught on neighbors camera.

Specialized Sirrus MD Black/Char

Location

University Park Condominium Association
East 55th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602184187J
Color: 
Black with Light Blue detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good shape. Cup holder is light blue, rest of bike is mostly black with a few light blue stitchings in the seat and a small streak on the frame. Front tube is brand new.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a rack in front of an apartment building while I was visiting a friend. The bike was gone when I came outside. I immediately filed a police report. I think the bike was simply cut from the rack because out of all the bikes, it was one of only a few without a U-Lock, and between the bikes with cords it was probably the nicest bike.