Recent Reports

RadRunner (first edition)

Location

North Ave Beach
Lakefront Trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
VR1H20V3478
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green RadRunner e-bike, good condition. Has rear basket and black fenders on both tires. Scratches on front frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than two hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack by restrooms on North Ave Beach around 4:20-430p. When returned bike had been stolen, lock/helmet left behind.

Raleigh cadent 2

Location

3600 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new. has a yellow water holder on the frame. there is a splash fender, there are rear lights, a speaker holder on the left handlebar, and a phone holder at the base of the handle bars.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
The bikes were locked up under the stairwell in the back courtyard to a bike rack. Locked gates enclose the courtyard. The bike was locked with a U-Lock and a cable through both wheels. A tarp also covered the bikes. We noticed the tarp was off on Friday and then realized two of the four bikes were missing on Saturday morning 8/31.

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS 2.0

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4662 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029049046T
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Kickstand. Extra soft seat.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of the Lincoln Square Athletic Center door. Locked up at 9am. Came out at 12:30pm and it was missing along with the lock. The staff said to contact the management since there is a camera facing that direction.

Marin NICASIO RC

Location

1824 W Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
approx. 54 cm but not certain
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Most accessories use Pitlock custom bolts. Whoever stole this will never be able to maintain the bike

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Image is a stock photo. Actual bike has rack in back.

Nishiki women’s Pueblo

Location

CTA Cumberland station
Cumberland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
Black/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Tires are dusty from dirt.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not sure as I left the bike around 9:30 and when I came back it was gone.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack that is located inside of the CTA Cumberland station. Upon my return, both the bike and locks attached to my bike were gone.

Trek

Location

1701 W WEBSTER AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black, Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two bikes, a black Trek 820 hybrid with white bottle holder and another blue Trek mountain bike with a "Wittkop" cushioned 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Stolen sometime during the day. Thieves accessed the secure building either by following a car in through the garage doors or some other way.

Giant Contend 2 (or 3)

Location

Clark St Apartments
720 Clark St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult small
Color: 
Grey / green, with black decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in very good condition. Minor wear and scratches on the surface. There should be an orange kryptonite lock and a white bike seat. The front brake tubing has been etaped to the drop bars. There is a gray carbon fiber bottle cage.

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?: 
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Known homeless man walked up to the bike rack and fiddled with the end until it was broken. U-lock was then slipped off and he walked off.

Genesis V2100

Location

George J. Kacek Hall
3101 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark grey with green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some dirt on the sidewalls of the tires, scratches on the upper right side of the frame, skips gear teeth when on the highest gear, right handlebar grip is slightly loose.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours

Giant

Location

The Dock at Montrose Beach
Montrose Harbor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old but Good condition, new breaks, pink u-lock, friendship bracelet tied on the front, right gear shift shattered

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I usually lock both my wheel and frame with my wire lock but I must have done it wrong because when I returned to my bike after working a shift, only my lock and front wheel was there.

Fuji Classic

Location

Lakeview East
624 W Surf St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54-56cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji Classic decal in blue Yellow grip tape Drop Bar handlebars All brown Fair condition U-lock mount 1 rear brake

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 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 days

Giant talon 2 29 2019

Location

Lycée français de Chicago
1929 w wilson ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29”
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 stockers on the front fork hiding scrapes. Many more scrapes on the frame, has really old tubeless tires so many sealant leaks (more than 100 leaks on each tire). Handle bar has been solar ray damaged to the point where the black paint has become slightly green in some areas. The handlebar sides are damaged and one I was pranked with a loose rear wheel so there is deep scrapes on the frame where the wheel latches on.

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?: 
2h
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in front of the lycée français de Chicago where at 10:00am the suspect was filmed by security cameras cut the lock and rode the bike off in the road on the left of the school.

Bianchi Via Nirone 7

Location

Tropicuba
3000 W Lyndale Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White & Blue (not the bianchi blue; the primary color blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in good condition. It had some scratches on the right side of the fork from when I was hit by a car. Only the right pedal has straps to hold my foot in. It was stolen with a Cedaero top tube bag, Green Guru saddle bag, and phone case on it.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately 2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike near the Catalyst mixed use apartment building near West Loop to attend an event. There were no bike racks so I locked it to the fence surrounding a tree and some flowers. The business it was locked in front of was closed. I locked it there at about 7pm and when I came back down at about 9:30pm it was gone.

Giant

Location

814 w aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two water bottle holders on frame with water bottles. black bell on handlbars

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from inside closed single garage

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS 1.0

Location

814 w aldine ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011032538T
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New within the year. Saddle back frame attached with cloth panier saddle bags attached. mounted U lock on frame

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from inside single car private garage that had been closed.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

2706 W CORTEZ ST Apt 3F
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Rear Rack with yellow Ortleib pannier bag possibly attached to the right side. Water bottle holder on handle bars and cross bar.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I discovered my bike was stolen from inside of a usually locked metal gate in the alley behind my apartment building.

Marín Fairfax 1

Location

1337 w albion ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A23009507
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike. Lock hook is broken and it’s yellow or orange

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?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike out a few hours and now it’s gone

Black Trinx M136

Location

195 N harbor Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N2151046247029
Color: 
Black and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was new with some scratches. It has some cyan detailing. It is 21 gears cycle with disc brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours

Giant Cypress Townie

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One waterbottle holder. Front and back 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes tied to a tree were stolen and the bike lock was gone.

Nishiki Maricopa

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two waterbottle holders

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were tied together to a tree. The cable combination bike lock was wound though the frames and both front wheels in front of Unos on Ohio St

Scattante R670

Location

Monroe Harbor Marina Office
400 E Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, white handle bar tape (dirty). Bell on top right of handle bar. Shimano clip clipless pedals. Worn Hutchinson tires and broken reflector on front wheel. Has bike pack under seat with a red flashing light attached.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Monroe Harbor marina entrance. When I returned, it was missing. Same day as Chicago Triathlon, so a lot of people in the area. When I arrived, a lady warned me not to park next to a blue bike that had parked next to hers and locked their bike to hers, she'd had their lock cut. I should've taken this as a sign to go elsewhere but I'm an idiot and here we are. Also my lock probably sucked. Feel like a moron.