Recent Reports

Schwinn Sporterra

Location

Gateway Auto Service
2057 w. Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 22, 2022 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Greyish purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left gears don’t switch because of derailer taken off . Front wheel not original.

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: 
2057 w division gateway auto service Bike was stolen locked in front of above business between 12:45pm-1:45am

Haro Bridgeport

Location

Bucktown
1856 W Cortland St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BHAX8L7130
Size: 
23 in
Color: 
Black/Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Thief came in the front gate, walked around the side of the house, and stole from a covered area behind the house.

Aventon Aventure

Location

House
4043 N Saint Louis ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Camouflage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric bike, camouflage green. Big tires

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
Always.
Incident Description: 
Didn’t notice the bike was taken. I was asleep

Specialized Allez Race 105

Location

171 N Aberdeen St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc601086994h
Size: 
58
Color: 
Matte Black with Rec Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition with a red rear tires

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike had been locked to bike rack through the rear tire and Fran in the bike storage room for roughly 2 weeks, went to check on bike and the was no sign of it.

Schwinn

Location

Clark Park
3400 N Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
White with pink/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a u lock locked on left handle bar, left handlebar is missing part of the plastic grip, has water bottle holder attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2 to 4 hours
Incident Description: 
My daughter, Madeline Herman, was at rowing practice at Clark Park from 10 to 2 today. She forgot her key. Her bike and another bike were not there at the end of practice.

Specialized Hardrock Classic

Location

Logan Square - California and Logan Boulevard
2625 N. Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condtion, Silver, black front rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from garage.

Kona Rove AL

Location

Lincoln Park
1427 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ60110973
Size: 
49.5
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, bright orange. May have a "lofts at River East" sticker on it

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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Bikes were locked inside of a garage. Garage was broken into, and two bikes were stolen (filed a separate report for the other one). Bikes were mounted on the garage wall, I don't think they were locked. They had been stored there for a few months but we use the garage every single day.

Kona Rove

Location

Lincoln Park - Wrightwood and Southport
1427 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H7HZ26133
Size: 
57
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a "Lofts at River East" sticker on it.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into, and two bikes were stolen (filed a separate report for the other one). Bikes were mounted on the garage wall, I don't think they were locked. They had been stored there for a few months but we use the garage every single day.

Fuji 2017 Tread 1.5

Location

West Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD208L0558N
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Dark teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Has a back rack that is bent to be very close to the back wheel. Had black bags (w orange details) attached to said rack before it was stolen

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

2022 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

Location

1541 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC024017839S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black bottle holder, black rear rack

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Days

Trek Checkpoint ALR 4

Location

836 west hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brookes honey saddle. Red mountain bike 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All the time
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our condo front door. Got access to the garage and rode out with my bike

Specialized Crossroads Sport with a low step through

Location

California Blue Line Stop
2211 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. It had a BikeTech decal on the side and a plastic bag covering the seat when stolen. The seat is slightly faded into a more brownish color.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
It was stolen from the bike racks outside of the California Blue Line stop. -I do not have a picture of the bike, but I found one online.

2022 Specialized Sirrus 4.0

Location

645 N Michigan ave building bike rack
645 n Michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2022 model with quad lock on front, and abus bike pick mount with water bottle holder on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4hours
Incident Description: 
Found lock cut in the street on Erie near the corner of Erie and Michigan ave after coming out from 645 building after being in class for 4 hours. Bike locked on bike rack on Erie st bike rack.

2021 Specialized Fuse Comp

Location

Lincoln Park/Lakeview
Diversey and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC018026411R
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New Red Specialized Fuse Comp hardtail with RockShox Pike Fork with gold decals. White pedals. Gold Handle Grips.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my buildings bike storage room with a crowbar and stole my bike as well as my neighbors.

Cannondale CAAD Sora 2018

Location

Reside on Roscoe
531 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2022 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FA64067
Size: 
51 cm frame
Color: 
Black, with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike appears like-new. Has black tape on handles, has a speed sensor on the back tire, a cadence sensor on one of the pedals, a white Corsa water bottle holder, and a red cap for the tire valve on the front tire.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~1 week
Incident Description: 
The last time I rode the bike I believe was on 07/10/2022. It was locked with a u-lock and cables to a bike rack, which was enclosed by a metal cage in which residence can only enter with a key tap. They left part of the cable in which they broke to steal my bike, and I noticed another individual's bike cable was also broken, but the bike was still there.

Fuji Del Rey

Location

Edgewater
5139 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 18, 2022 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
j310472
Size: 
58-60cm
Color: 
Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used but in excellent working condition. Two different sized wheels. Handlebar tape is black and has decals on it. The brake handles are not fully aligned, and the right one is bolted lower than the left.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was returned to my locked apartment building, placed inside the locked bike room, and locked with a U-lock to the bike rack inside the bike room. Last seen Wednesday 7/13/22 when placed in bike room and reported missing upon my return from out of town around 11:30am on Monday 7/18/22. Has been reported to building management and police report filed.

Cannondale Quick 7

Location

4050 Lincoln Lofts
4050 N Lincoln Ave #406
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YB06265
Size: 
Tall frame
Color: 
Red/Orange bright color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker on the main part of the frame. A red heart with the words "Feel Best" written over the front

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had arrived home from a trip out to find the bike missing. Upon inspection of the rest of the garage, several other bikes were still accounted for, none of which were locked. Appears to be a targeted incident.

surly cross check

Location

chicago
clark street ale house
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M12060004
Size: 
42cm
Color: 
blueish green/turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used condition, colorful handlebar tape

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?: 
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from front of clark street ale house

Schwinn city bike

Location

Imperial towers
4250 N marine dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Na
Size: 
6”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New cables breaks and chain rotary. All black with height indicator stamp on the tube below seat.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8hrs

Comfort bike, maroon

Location

2314 W Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older maroon bike, peeling handle cushions and seat.

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike and chain gone. Newer, more valuable bike next to it not disturbed.