Recent Reports

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford

Location

Apartment
W Diversey Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ZPGH200604258
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford 3-Speed bike with tan handlebars and seat. Had a rear rack, bell, and lock mounted on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-4 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in our covered back porch. My girlfriend came back and noticed that the back porch door was unlocked and wide open. The bike was also gone.

Trek Dual Sport 3 Hybrid Waterloo Blue

Location

alleyway off 2726 n. Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097C3415M
Size: 
Men large
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue trek bike with front suspension.a bright orange Thule Yepp Maxi childseat mounted to rear when stolen

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?: 
Stored in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from within my garage in a Lincoln Park alleyway.

Schwinn

Location

Home - storage area in building
2341 W Charleston St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, has Odell Brewing sticker on frame, white tape on drop handlebars and black and white 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?: 
Since November
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement storage area since moving into apartment in November. Was stolen this afternoon.

White K2 Escape Hybrid

Location

Lakeview
N. Halsted & W. Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 6, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer looking bike. Road tired on the bike. Had a pouch on the back, no kickstand, water bottle holder, and a flashlight holder/phone holder on handlebars.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
2 days

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Apartment Alley
723 S. Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2021 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
13.8"
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray hybrid bike with a light installed on the handlebar

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
16 hours, locked it on Sunday at 4PM and it was gone on Monday at 8AM

KHS Montana Summit

Location

Residential
Pierce St and Leavitt St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2021 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White with Pink and Purple Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing left hand brake, rack on rear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike kept in my relatively enclosed backyard, stowed underneath back deck to stay conspicuous. Stolen from this location between 1 am, early monday morning night and 5pm monday afternoon.

Trek Alpha 1.2

Location

Condo building
Barry Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 4, 2021 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has air pump attached. Tool bag under the rear of the seat with excess tube, universal tool, and repair kit. Has a black and yellow lock mounted on top part of the frame. Bike has several colored velcro straps around the frame. Wrap on the handle bars is blue. Bike has a Zio Cyclery sticker on it. Alpha 1.2 model.

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 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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside the parking garage in my building in Lakeview. The parking garage is not accessible from anyone outside the building. It's possible someone hopped a fence to enter the parking area. The bike was locked with a cable lock, which was cut.

Trek

Location

320 W. Erie street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334XC1593R
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new trek bike. Has hybrid handle bars and a bag on the back.

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 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?: 
3 hours

Jamis Beatnik

Location

111 E Chestnut St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Smoke grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, the bike has small strips of reflective tape all across the bike frame.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike parked outside the Starbucks near 111 E Chestnut St on the gold coast. I had the front wheel secured by cable, and the rear wheel and frame secured to a street sign (~8ft tall) by a Kryptonite u-lock. I have secured it in this position many nights before, but when I came back after 3 days out of town, the bike nowhere to be found.

Trek Checkpoint AL4

Location

Park Place Towers
655 W Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 4, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU091C5550R
Size: 
52 CM 700 Wheel size
Color: 
Gravel Matte Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker on front. White water bottle holder. Black rack on back.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Corner of Pinegrove and Irving park road. Left on street locked from 2pm-6pm. Kryptonite lock missing along with bike.

Sixthreezero Beach Cruiser

Location

Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Aqua/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Black handles, black rear rack, and black wheels with white stripes.

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 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 day
Incident Description: 
The lock was cut overnight and the bike was stolen from the blue edgewater bike rack it was locked to.

Cannondale Topstone 4

Location

2536 N Clark Street
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC00401
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 2021 Cannondale Topstone 4. Dual-sided pedals. Two water bottle cages.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off rack at NE corner of N Clark and W Deming in Chicago.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

BJB Properties
443 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M20F004747
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Smoke Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed matte grey and black. bag under the seat and Roscoe Village Bikes emblem on the front frame. new condition, only have owned for a month.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on fence bordering 2650 N Lakeview Ave (northside of building on Wrightwood Ave) during the day and was gone when I came out to unlock on the morning of 6/3/21

Vintage Mercier

Location

Home
Leavitt Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Faded original stickers silver and yellow. Silver handle bars no wrap. Silver pedals, newer bike seat. Single speed. Worn in tires. U-lock at top of the frame with a scratch on the label.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Left bike in the backyard overnight and didn’t realize it was unlocked. It was propped up against our fence at 8:30 pm on the 26th and then noticed it was gone the next day at 3pm. It was also stolen with my fiancé’s orange Jamis bike.

Specialized Globe Haul

Location

Rogers Park Metra Station Greenleaf
Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Light blue gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent shape, some scratches and rub marks, and the rear deck has a chunk missing in the back right hand corner. Wood is starting to degrade from being wet. Brown handles and seat, Scwalbe tires. Also at the time it was taken had two stickers, a lighting bolt saying Action-Squad and a cartoon hop leaf on a Chicago flag background.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Rogers Park Metra Station. 6:15am to 4:30pm

Tern GSD S10

Location

Saint Louis Ave.
3633 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
AA80635743
Size: 
Large cargo bike, about 65 lbs.
Color: 
Dark blue/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front black cargo rack attached, rear cargo bags, brown leather Brooks saddle, electric folding cargo bike. White helmet and bike lock in cargo bags. Stolen from garage in Avondale/Irving Park.

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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Thief caught on camera breaking into locked garage and carrying out the bike. Carried it south down the alleyway (assuming he couldn't figure out how to turn it on or get the kickstand up). Wearing a CUBS baseball hat, two hoodies, black track pants with red stripe down side. Very short hair cut, white male, 30's. Average build.

Giant momentum

Location

Garage
Block of 3100 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 31, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K47047867
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. It has a yellow u-lock attached to the back above the rear wheel.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was unlocked inside my covered garage. Someone broke into the side door.
Incident Description: 
Someone with large Fila shoes kicked down the side door to my garage and broke the wooden door frame. They stole my bicycle, fahgettubouit ulock locked to the back (see photo), my bike lights, and my bern bicycle helmet. The incident occurred sometime between 9:30pm 5/31/21 - 9:00am 6/1/21.

Specialized Hardrock

Location

River North
Grand Avenue, near Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tar splattered on back frame; rust

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Less than a day
Incident Description: 
Stolen overnight from bike rack; U lock was secured over wheel, frame and bike rack. Their Left the front wheel and lock

2020 Specialized Allez

Location

3809 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc006002964r
Size: 
56
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pedals are shimano road bike clip-in pedals. No damage on bike, brand new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
Overnight

Felt AR1 2015

Location

Dammrich Rowing Center
Oakton St
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F509D0565
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano Ultegra, Mavic Cosmic wheels, white seat, and white bar tape

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut and bike stolen at the dammrich rowing center