Recent Reports

Trek 1400 Lightweight Aluminum 14 Speed Road Bike

Location

2 e 8th street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano 105 components

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at my fiancee’s residence at state and 8th st in south loop locked up my bike around 2:30 pm and came back out around 6:30 pm and it was gone.

Fuji Sportif

Location

1025 W Buena Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD010L1760L
Color: 
Black with white letters and blue trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BLACK FUJI BIKE WITH WHITE LETTERS AND BLUE TRIM, REAR RED BIKE LIGHT, PHONE MOUNT ON HANDLE BARS, GOLD TIRE VALUE ADAPTERS ON WHEELS, WATER BOTTLE HOLDER.

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?: 
4 days

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Wicker Park
1843 W North Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U151U11406
Size: 
56 centimeters
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey steel frame, black components. Flip-flop hub on the rear wheel. Drop handlebars. Front and rear brakes. Red lettering "sputnik". Seat has red,grey, and black 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?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked cage, inside my locked garage. The thieves used a crowbar to get into the garage, and broke the lock to the cage wherein my bike was located.

Trek Hybrid

Location

Farm in the Zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo)
1911 Stockton Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black Matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape, bought used and have owned for a few years but it was well maintained. The black matte finish is pretty unique, with red accent colors on the frame and the seat. I had a red phone mount on the front left handle. Also had a rack over the back wheel with a bag 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?: 
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?: 
about 3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked the bike to one of the bike racks outside the Lincoln Park Zoo Farm entrance. Went to the farmers market and spent some time in the park that afternoon. When I returned the bike was missing.

fuji absolute 1.7D

Location

home
cornelia and broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WBD278L06420
Size: 
18 or 20 ?
Color: 
darker grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, small dent in lower bar of frame. bike is a fuji "lifestyle" bike, absolute 1.7D with disk brake, i describe it as a road bike of sorts with a flat handlebar and 20+ gear

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 1 hour and 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
bike was locked outside my apartment, i heard a strange noise looked outside and saw what appeared to be a delivery person out front on his bike so did not think much of it then about 5-10 minutes later i heard the same noise again and looked outside and saw him riding off with my bike.

Specialize Allez sport

Location

Main Entrance St Mary’s Hospital
2233 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike. Seat has a tear at the very front. There was blue painters tape on the right handle bar and directly under the 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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike outside of work at St Mary’s hospital. It as locked to a bike rack outside the main entrance. I used a chain lock through the frame and to the rack. I used a cable through the back tires and one through the front tires and frame and locked those with a ULock. I’m guess they cut the locks. There was no trace of the bike or locks when I got out of work.

Trek Verve 2 Disc 2021

Location

The Scott Residences
211 w Scott st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU129C4859R
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. The bike was bought on July 7, 2020

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
The thieves have broken into the garage of our building and looted all the new bicycles that were fixed to the wall rack by cutting the steel cables of the racks.

Blue cruiser/comfort style bicycle.

Location

1132 W. LUNT AVE #1A
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is probably a bike that is over ten years old and imported. Not used for fast transport since it is a bit heavier than a hybrid bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
several years
Incident Description: 
It is not known if the bike was locked to the rack. The exact date of loss is not known. It was most likely an imported bike used by the owner for numerous years and purchased because of it's old style design which emulated traditional transport bikes of the EU. The thief accessed a locked room and left behind over 15 other bikes many of which were faster and more valuable. The photo is a similar bike, not the actual bike. It probably did have a city sticker though the sticker number isn't known. The contact email is her son's email.

Electra townie

Location

885 North Marshfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in ok shape, some scratches and wear and tear on the body. The wheels and seat had both been replaced from the electra originals to more generic ones (were stolen years ago). The tires were both flat though, I hope the thief enjoyed that as they biked away.

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 street sign.

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?: 
<8 hours since last used, have been storing it there for 2 years
Incident Description: 
Someone ripped the street sign out of the ground and mustve unthreded it from the U-lock and took the bike.

Liv Alight

Location

Home
3147 W. Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
X small
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some signs of wear on the paint, paneers set up, blue bell and 2 mountings for lights

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
I live it there everyday
Incident Description: 
We have a locked front door that is accessible through code. Sometime between 10am-5pm two bikes, mine and another residents were stolen as well as my air pump. There did not appear to be forced entry so I suspect they guessed our code.There are only 4 residents, all owners, and none of us have had any guests due to Covid, so I don't think it is someone we know. You have to get through two doors, one locked, one not, and the bikes are parked near the stairs in our building.

Trek 820

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with white trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition great, Right hand mirror, rear rack

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 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?: 
8 hrs

Marin Four Corners

Location

Home
Albany
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
111631938
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two years old and in great conditions (took care of it). Has short black front rack, back adjustable splash guard, bottle holder, bell on right side and carrying pouch. Another thing is that it had a The Bike Lane sticker on the splash guard.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage. Their may have entered my back gate, which was unlocked and went in to my garage which was accidentally unlocked as well.

TREK - We think it was a 820 Mountain Bike (from about 2010)

Location

Apartment
933 W Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium? I'm 5'4 and set the bike seat pretty low
Color: 
Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well loved! The gear shifter is sticky and the handlebar grips are fraying at the ends

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Up to 20 hours
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 7 pm on 6/7/2020 and 4 pm on 6/8/2020 a the bike was stolen from the laundry/storage room at 933 W Oakdale Ave. The bike was locked to the bike rack with a combination cable lock.

Trek 30 geared bike

Location

PXM CrossFit
5757 N Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult Mountain Bike approximately 28 inches
Color: 
Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In close to pristine condition. Tag number on bike is 5023 (blue with bicycle above number. Thief left lock and front pedal attached to bike rack. 30 gears (3 numbers on left side and 10 on right. New SFC3-S Gel Firness Saddle w/indent (SM Black)

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 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?: 
Less than two hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack. When I went to get the bike, only the front wheel and the lock were there. The lock was a fixed u-shape and wasn’t big enough to attach to frame, bike rack and front wheel.

Specialized

Location

1020 W Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011120145R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Glossy Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, Single rear fender in silver/grey, Two attachable head/taillights

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight- around 7 hours
Incident Description: 
Left building for work after 5a. Found chain clipped at the scene, but no bike.gm

trek 7.3

Location

daman and grand
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition and was recently tuned up within the last two months

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I have a video of a culprit stealing three bikes in two nights. he broke into the front doors and went into the garage. he wheeled the bike out the front door.

2020 Salsa Timberjack 24” Sus

Location

Home
1433 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
H18501831
Size: 
24”
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was new. We had it for a month. The cover for the gear shifter was broken.

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?: 
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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
My son’s bike was parked in the hall or our building’s stairwell. A guy broke into our front door and took the bike. I heard some noise and came out just in time to see the guy speeding around the corner on the bike.

Trek Y3

Location

Wellington CTA Brown Line Station
Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Y3 Full suspension mountain bike, inkwell blue, 26 inch wheels. With newly added kickstand and bottle carriage.

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at the Wellington Brown line station at the bike racks located across the street. I locked the bike frame and front wheel. The lock was cut through and left at the scene.

Basso

Location

Spaulding and palmer
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older frame. Paint starting to come off on first “S” on basso. Riser bars with friction shifters.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from basement sometime on July 4th.

MS186767 Merex 26”” Electric mountain bike

Location

6149 S Greenwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a black electric aluminum mountain bike, in great condition. Fortunately, the electric battery pack was kept indoors so it should be missing the large battery that is attached to the frame.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Last seen tied to my back porch last week. It was tied to the wooden poles. The back porch is connected to the gates parking lot for my apartment.