Recent Reports

Brodie Romulus

Location

Field & Florist Division
1908 W Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
M (54 cm)
Color: 
Green-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green-gray road/gravel bike, black drop handlebars, black waterbottle holder on right side of front fork, black rack with cable net on the back. Frame a bit scratched, handlebar tape worn, maybe a bit dusty from recent rides but otherwise fair condition.

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?: 
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?: 
30 min - 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to public bike rack around 9:55 am on Thursday, August 31 and found missing around 11:40 am on the same day. A group of men with a bike and couch/ chair were seen on the sidewalk in that area sometime during that time period.

Trek FX 2

Location

2207 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU046XC2413T
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bike has a Quad Lock phone mount installed on the bike stem, a black water bottle holder and a black rear cargo 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?: 
Overnight

Canondale Quick

Location

Alley between Dickens and McLean in Bucktown
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, metal basket on back

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in open stairway, but bike lock was not used. Stairway door was open when I found it, and the bike was gone.

Trek 950, single track

Location

Castaways at north Ave beach
1603 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Trek 950 Mountain Bike with red lettering

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
I biked to north Ave beach for my volleyball game and locked my bike to the blue metal fence/walkway at castaways bar (right next to almost 100 other bikes). My bike was locked to the fence just outside where the downstairs bathrooms are located.

Liv Alight 2

Location

Home
6157 N Kenmore Ave, Apt 4N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K3HK63200
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Eucalyptus
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a kick stand and a water bottle holder on the frame. The rear brakes grip a bit, but otherwise it’s in great shape.

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Thief let himself into condo building and garage to steal two bikes.

K2 Rosario Hybrid

Location

835 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall bike was moderately used; the tires are BRAND new and literally just installed. Didn't even get one ride on the new tires before the bike was stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I woke up and my bike was missing from my back porch, which is protected by a locking gate in the backyard.

Trek mens black and white tall road bike

Location

Dimos pizza
Damen and north
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has speed reader on handlebars and red light by seat and back wheel.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Inside dimos pizza on Damen 6 corners
Incident Description: 
Saw a group of bikers inside dimos so I felt comfortable leaning it up against a booth while I ordered a slice for 60 seconds. They ran out with the bike from inside the store.

Bianchi Nyla frame

Location

Apartment
1356 W. Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mid-sized
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition, though the paint is pretty scratched. It has a slightly heavier frame and may still have a sticker for a ferry on the 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 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?: 
consistently for a month, but in the short term: one night.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up on a porch railing in a couryard which isnt easily

Nishiki Manitoba

Location

Garage
1644 W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17”
Color: 
Gray/Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a back cargo rack, small bell on the right handlebar, and a small under-seat bag installed (all of which could be removed). Also a small green sticker on the top tube for Burton parking garage (would likely be removed).

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?: 
7 hours or less
Incident Description: 
I returned from a bike ride at 7pm and put the bike in the garage. We recently moved and I haven’t set up a bar to lock my bike on, so I made sure the garage door was closed. Around 2:30am, we took our dog out to potty and realized the garage door had been opened (the car port door, which is usually opened by remote) and my bike was gone.

Cannondale Quick 1 Disc

Location

Elm at Clark
1122 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YG41388
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 2 years old. Pearl black with water bottle cage.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Last locked on August 1, 2023
Incident Description: 
Incident happened sometime between August 1 and August 26. Bike was located inside apartment building’s private bike room — which requires a residence’s key fob to enter. It appears as though the frame it was locked to was manipulated in order to remove the bike along with the Kryptonite lock.

Bianchi Milano

Location

Private Residence
2523 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three years old, not super worn. It had a bunch of string lights and a crate, but those could have been removed.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage in Logan Square. The bike was not locked to anything within the garage. I just noticed the bike missing today, but others in the building report not seeing it for about two weeks, placing the date missing around August 12.

Schwinn Road Bike

Location

Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and silver Schwinn road bike with a silver fender on the front tire. Slight damage on the left side of the seat and handle bars. Handle bars are wrapped. Has a silver rack on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked and I came outside and it was gone but the U-lock was on the ground.

Schwinn Men's GTX 3

Location

Lakeview
2682 N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNXD520A08108
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Looked exactly as the day I purchased it.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived home late after midnight around 12:16am and the bike was still there. When i woke up in the morning and left the house around 8:30 am the bike was already missing. But there was a Lyft bike in front of our house left by someone, probably by the person who stole the bike.

Trek Crossrip (silver)

Location

2511 W Moffat St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike in good condition, combination conventional & clipless pedals, black rear rack.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a storage cage in my basement, locked with a chain and keyed padlock. The chain was cut.

Trek Crossrip (green)

Location

2511 W Moffat St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 model. Dark green with white lettering. Combo conventional + clipless pedals. Bar tape is worn but with screw in bar ends. Front brakes are squeaky.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a storage cage in my basement, locked with a chain and keyed padlock. The chain was cut.

specialized rockhopper 29

Location

apartment building rear near garbage
oak ave
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black, with red stripe accent on frame white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it had mismatched wheels. the handle on the left had a hole on the rubber cover. serial on underside of the bike. makes screeching noise when bike breaks. seat is not factory make

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
happened in the back of my apartment near rear door in Evanston IL on oak and Davis. bike was locked to side of rack with frame and back wheel and front wheel with cable. bike and lock missing, angle grinder seemingly used to cut through the lock, but lock not found.

Mongoose Mountain Bike

Location

3106 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29in
Color: 
Black/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, handle bars have wear and tear. Mongoose Mountain Bike. 29in Fat Tires.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from front of property. Front gate cannot close due to broken lock. Parked at 6:45pm on 8/24.

Niner Air Nine RDO

Location

1838
Touhy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Med
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand is Niner. Model is Air 9 RDO. White Fox Suspension fork, Orange Funn stem American Classic wheels (each wheel has two white spokes) Red Selle SMP saddle Niner carbon seat post and handlebar. Nukeproof grips Shimano SLX derailleur Shimano XT cranks Red Look clip less pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Basement of single family home
Incident Description: 
Person entered home through basement door and left with bike.

Giant Perigee

Location

5616 n Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used - New New Gator Skin tires Two water bottle holders White seat White handle bars Gear shifter under handlebars

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked apartment building in the basement . I believe someone that lives in the building stole my bike to pawn it off. This happened to my neighbor and he was able to track it down to a pawn shop

REI Co-op Cycle CTY 2.1 Step Through Bike

Location

Residential House
2231 Bennett Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Desert Sage (pale light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (only a year old), padded seat cover, with toddler seat attached on rear

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
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of open garage in the back of the house outside alley