Recent Reports

Specialized Crossroads 2.0

Location

525 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011154147R
Size: 
L
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Failure new hybrid bike. Gray with green lettering

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks

Trek

Location

dr martens shoe store
1561 n milwauke ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, womens
Color: 
black, silver, green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mirror on the right handle bar, waterbottle holder, some green and black

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
on the corner of north, milwauke, and division my bike was stolen, just west of the old flat iron bar and dr. martens at 1561 n milwauke ave

Specialized

Location

Art institute of chicago
111 south michigan avenue.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch.
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old but solid. Purchased at The Wheel Thing in LaGrange. Name of shop etched in bike.

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?: 
Three hours.
Incident Description: 
Bike locked in front of Art Institute. Helmet also locked. All gone. Sometime between 1:00 and 4:00pm.

Trek Roadbike 7.0 FX

Location

apartment building
5316 S. Dorchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
339C6368H
Size: 
M
Color: 
Tan/ Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike isn't new anymore but in good shape. When it was last seen it had a Racine Cyclery decal on it and the front wheel was slightly smaller and narrower than the back wheel.

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Bike was stolen from the private bike storage room alongside the lock itself.

Nirve Starliner

Location

3817 W Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 11, 2021 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Unsure
Size: 
Adult Women's Bike
Color: 
White/cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is gently used and in very good condition. Maybe 5 years or so old. It is an off-white color with "Starliner" and "nirve" written in silver on the body and is a casual cruiser bike (not athletic). There is a blue and white bike parking permit sticker on the top bar and a wide brown leather seat. The basket is white wire with a yellow sunflower fabric insert that could be removed at this point. There's a green polkadot frog bell on the handle bars that also may be removed.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All winter. It was in the locked basement of my apartment building since early fall on a communal bike rack. I thought I locked it to the rack as well but I am not positive.
Incident Description: 
I just discovered the bike was missing today April 25th around 2pm because my neighbor posted a note on the basement door that her own bike was stolen which made me look for mine. We think the incident occurred about 2 weeks ago around the 11th of April based on her memory but have no idea exactly what day or time. I am guessing it was in the middle of the night but do not know.

TREK Marlin 4

Location

HOme
2045 W Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU231C3775N
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey/ Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY GOOD Only 2 years old minimal scratches

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?: 
The Bike was unlocked in the garage
Incident Description: 
We believe our garage door (where3 cars enter in the alley at my home) was left inadvertently open after we through out our garbage, either we foolishly forgot to shut the garage, or the burglar entered through the backyard door. We left to take a walk at 12:15 PM and returned at 1:15 PM. Our neighbor called to say "Your garage is open" at 2:15 PM. When I went to the garage the bikes were gone. Again, we have no idea how the burglar entered.

Felt women’s road bike

Location

Tuco and Blondie
Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50-52 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black felt bike. Water bottle holder on frame and blinking red light on back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen on the corner or roscoe and Southport in front of tuco and blondie. Two bikes were locked together to a bike rack with a U lock. The other bike was left with lock in tact. I think the lock was picked.

Specialized AWOL

Location

Private, detached, and enclosed home garage
4710 N Talman Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC609000258N
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized AWOL (matte black), 1x11 drivetrain, front rack with Wald basket, black metal SKS fenders, SOMA Shikoro tires gumwall, Brooks saddle, scratched Thomson seatpost, Paul Components Boxcar stem

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked up in garage at 7:00 p.m. on 04/22; neighbor noticed door open, chain cut, and bike gone at 7:00 a.m. 04/23.
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in enclosed, locked garage at around 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 22nd. Upstairs neighbor, who shares garage, texted at 7:15 am on Friday, April 23rd to report that someone had broken into the garage and that my bike was gone. Thief/thieves clearly had a cutting device as my ABUS chain lock was cleanly cut through. Neighbor's thick Kryptonite chain lock was also cut through but seems as if thief/thieves gave up as they had two other Kryptonite chains on their bikes. Chain was around the frame of my bike and daughter's bike with daughter's bike locked with cable and u-lock to very thick metal arm of shelf that is securely attached to the wall of the garage. Seems as if thief/thieves forced garage door open. It was locked but is a light door/not a heavy-duty mechanism.

Framed Oslo

Location

Lawrence Red Line Station
1117 W. Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown, wide seat. Chain Case with a "Five Iron Frenzy" sticker on it. Aftermarket Schwalbe Marathon Tires

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at the Lawrence CTA Red Line station at 7:45am and locked up my bike. This is a rack under the tracks right next to the station entrance - on the sidewalk. When I arrived at 8pm, it was gone - no lock was found at the scene.

Priority Classic Plus Gotham

Location

Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PTCF19I0238
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front rack, fenders, 2 bike bags, yellow kryptonite lock, electrical tape around back area of top tube

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?: 
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 got into garage, left his bike and took mine

Public C9

Location

North Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ACH29E00908
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light Blue bike with step through frame, white wheels, and a front basket

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?: 
stored for the season (not locked)
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen overnight

Trek CrossRip

Location

2130 W Farragut Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium - 56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, small light on handlebars, u-lock attached to left rear part of frame

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from garage and noticed missing later that evening (1am Apr 22 2021)

Pure fix Juliet

Location

West town
1359 w Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58, maybe?
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a green water cage and only front brakes. There’s an animal sticker on it, in maroon.

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?: 
2-3 years, steadily for the last six months.
Incident Description: 
I entered the locked room in the back and the bike and lock were gone off the hanging rack.

Trek 7300

Location

2617 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU346C2458H
Size: 
16
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike did have a bike and roll blue pouch on the front handlebars. It has a kickstand and water bottle cage. The bike is in good condition.

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?: 
For months
Incident Description: 
Resident left garage door open the morning of April 20th, 2021. An intruder came in around noon and stole 2 bikes from the garage. We do have a video of the intruder taking the Trek bike.

Giant Invite 2

Location

St. Matthias School
4910 N Claremont St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
gq507223
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Turquoise/ Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aqua handlebar tape

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours. Locked in fenced in playground area at school.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to front wheel. Front wheel was removed and rest of bike stolen. We have very clear video of the theft.

Specialized Sirrus 1.0 Purple

Location

2324 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 18, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011058418R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Specialized bike. Has a black bottle holder on the frame and LED lights on the front and rear.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months (5 days since last time I rode it)
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in my building and in a storage cage within that storage room. The storage cage was locked with a combination chain lock. The locked was picked/opened, cage was opened, two bikes including mine were stolen.

Specialized Sirrus BLK/WHT

Location

2324 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 18, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
2200003447552
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. It has a U-lock bracket on the main frame. Black water bottle holder. No kick stand. Front and rear bike lights.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since October 2020
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage room in a locked storage cage in my building.

Raleigh Detour

Location

Broadway & Melrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a bluetooth light on it w/turn signals (light was taped on under the seat with black electrical tape). Has green clip on lights on both tires. Tires are key locked.

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 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?: 
Overnight

Trek 7.0

Location

S Archer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 16, 2021 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328C1114K
Size: 
Medium/Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used, distinctive clean mark on left side of handle bar from lost bell. Front wheel has a plastic quick release.

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 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?: 
5 minutes tops.
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike in front of a Hair Salon in Chinatown while going to get tea, saw a few sketchy people but nothing out of the ordinary. Went upstairs to pick up my order and while standing in line i looked over and the bike was gone.

PEUGEOT Versailles

Location

3923
W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47”
Color: 
White with Orange and Blue Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a vintage 1982 Peugeot Versailles. Thierry Style bike with 24” wheel in front and 700cc in back. Hand built wheels. Stripe decals are fading. Customs cut handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a private deck with a u Lock to the deck. Deck was broken to free bike with U lock still on it. U Lock kryptonite RJ1269