Recent Reports

2010 Trek Soho S

Location

Garage Art Studio
2103 N. Western Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed white hybrid bike with a brown leather seat and orange splash guard. "Sick" sticker on the frame above sprocket.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Minutes
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike out front and had a handful of things to carry in so I left the bike outside for a moment. Unfortunately it was not locked, but leaned against the front of my storefront apartment. It was gone when I came back out to bring it inside.

Trek

Location

612 W Patterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 30, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has custom brake and gear levers, both are on one handlebar only (right side). Has two scrape marks on front of handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Fixation pixel single speed

Location

Handlebar restaurant
2300 w North ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNP2008478
Size: 
58
Color: 
Emerald green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
Parked at corner of north and Oakley- went to lunch returned- front wheel and lock left

Trek FX2

Location

334 W. Menomonee Condo
334 W. Menomonee St., Apt. 302
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU346XC0847R
Size: 
Small or Medium
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is new (~2 months) and is a matte black Trek FX2. There is a kickstand attached to it; however, no other distinguishing features like water bottle holder.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Today (7/28) I locked my bike in front of my condo building at 334 W. Menomonee St. for an hour when I went up to shower. There is a camera facing the fence that I locked my bike on, so I have locked it here before. When I went down (~45 minutes later) the bike was gone and the lock was gone too.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

Inside my building's metal gate, frame locked to it
4022 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium-Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new except for back tire fender has been taped to frame with black electrical tape. It's full matte black, black tires. Likely has no lock anymore since it was broken to steal it.

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?: 
roughly 12 hrs
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike inside my front gate at the front of my building on N Sheridan Rd, near the intersection of Irving Park Rd. I locked it roughly at 8pm Tuesday July 27. When i came out this morning at 7:15am, it was gone. There was nothing left behind. Bike and lock are missing. It's less than a year old, minimal wear, multi gear matte black, black tire frames.

Sirrus 2,0 Specialized

Location

Corner of W Irving Park and N Pine Grove
3930 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc0110194988
Size: 
19
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new just picked up from shop Saturday 7/24.

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?: 
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?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked overnight and returned in morning to it missing.

Raleigh Redux 2

Location

My home
2539 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL 21
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition / normal wear

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?: 
5 months inside the garage used periodically
Incident Description: 
Not sure when it happened but likely in the last couple of days. The bike still has an Eddystone Condo sticker on it from the last place I lived.

Fuji Absolute 4.0

Location

3736 W Eddy St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 23, 2021 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
10FJ9808347
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with a rear rack, attached pump and u-lock, front and rear battery lights, and a phone holder on the front.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
My garage was inadvertently left open from 8:00pm 7/22/2021 to 1:15pm 7/23/2021. My neighbor informed me that it was open and I went out to check, only to find that my bike was missing. The bike had a bike lock, a bike pump, a rear rack, a front and rear light, and a phone holder. Additionally, two helmets were on the bike, which are also missing.

Kona LANA'I

Location

1335 W Fillmore Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
090626104
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Generally good condition. Rack on back of bike, mirror mounted on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Indefinitely, I keep it in the garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was discovered missing the morning of July 26 but could have been taken the evening before.

Trek FX1 - Disc

Location

1325 N. Wells Alley
1325 N. Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 23, 2021 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU250C8011R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a month old, in excellent condition. It has disc brakes, pinhead wheel and seat locks, orange Kryptonite lock, a kick-stand, square-shaped headlights and taillights, and a phone mount (not sure if all of these are still on the bike since theft).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
My apartment building has a locked bike storage area in the back of our building off an alley. I park the bike there every time I return home. On Friday evening, I walked into the bike storage area and saw my bike was missing. I saw it parked securely in that same exact location 24 hours earlier. I'm assuming someone broke into the bike storage area of the building late on Thursday night / Friday morning, broke/picked the lock, and stole the bike. I had a U-Shaped Kryptonite lock, valued at $95.

Diamondback Metric 1

Location

Milton L Olive Park
E Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
saa20m00765
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, only ridden twice.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at Milton L Olive Park in the loop. Locked around 12:15 PM, returned around 3:45 PM, lock was cut, bike was missing.

Gary Fisher mountain bike

Location

East humboldt park
2600 block of W Crystal Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new, sky blue in color with light grey lettering that spells Gary Fisher

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months
Incident Description: 
The bike was hanging on a bike hook on a secluded back porch. Accessible only by going behind a garage and through a gate.

Specialized Sirrus 1.0

Location

83rd and Phillips ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc011207121r
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Glossy black/charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. All black. Specialized on the frame. Missing air pump on the 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from the back yard

Fuji Declaration

Location

1204 W. Waveland Ave. Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FZ18CY1022
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 3 years old, Continental Gatorskin tires, Planet Bike back 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the gated back courtyard in the middle of the night.

*Recovered* Bianchi Volpe

Location

1101 W Morse ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some colorful duct tape on the chainstays. Water bottle cage. Cubs sticker on back of seatpost.

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?: 
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?: 
8:00 pm and after
Incident Description: 
Locked to rack in laundry room at 8:00 pm, gone by morning. On 11/7/2021 the victim wrote: Your site was the reason I got my bike back. Approximately 3 months after the theft, which occurred on my birthday, our hero, M.U. was walking down Birchwood, between Sheridan and Greenview, at 7:00 a.m., and he found the bike wrecked and abandoned on the sidewalk, a usb cord tangled in the front wheel’s spokes. He recognized that it was a valuable bike, so he was immediately suspicious that it had been stolen. He made mention, and somebody steered him to your site. He fixed up the damage, called me, and I went to his place and got the bike. The thief removed the two water bottle cages, the toe clips, some reflectors, and also a few stickers. The bike remains otherwise in excellent shape. THANK YOU AGAIN! Not only did I get back my touring bike upon which I rode across Cuba and love very much, but M.U. gave me a reason for a rare occasion to not be utterly disgusted with humanity.

Pacific Women's Mountain Bike

Location

Devon/California
6333 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
none
Size: 
18 speed
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used mint 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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I recently saw my bike that morning @ July 21, 2021 at the staircase at the back of my house on Francisco and Devon. My bike went missing within the last 6 hours from 12-9pm. I always checked up on the bike and made sure nobody could be able to steal. Left the bike in the back staircase of my building. Well lit area at night.

Giant Escape 1 Disk

Location

Guidepost Montessori
1530 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K7FK60982
Size: 
Large (6ft rider)
Color: 
Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Band new. Has a black metal water bottle holder.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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: 
I locked my bike to the tree right outside the entrance I use to get into Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park (my job). It is right across the street from Big Star and next to a Divvy Bike station.

Schwinn

Location

My home
28XX W Walnut
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
Teen
Color: 
Metallic Purple with velvet purple seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s a purple schwinn muscle banana seat bike with purple velvet 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was sitting on my porch with my name on it
Incident Description: 
I left my bike on my porch as I walked to my sisters house which is just a few houses down, we talked for about 20 minutes and when my brother went back to our house my bike was gone.

Surly Cross-Check

Location

Bucktown
W Webster
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 18, 2021 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black (and stickers)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. A few stickers (tiger, anticonquista coffee), has a rack and a black crate (also with stickers - BLM). Blue QuadLock and gold Knog bell. Surly size 54cm with uncut steerer tube on fork. Shimano Tiagra front and rear derailleurs, Sram chain, Tektro Onyx v-brakes, and Shimano Deore hubs, double wall AlexRims DA16 rims. Shimano Sore STI shifters. Ritchey 700x32 Tires.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
In preparation for a morning ride, the bike was locked in the back porch (which is accessed by going through a gate between buildings), to a set of stairs. The bike was locked for less than 12 hours. Lock was hammered and cut, and left behind, along with the helmet.

Specialized Allez

Location

Target
1154 S Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 19, 2021 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is relatively new as it was only own for a few years, but there is a defining scratch on the front black fork as I made that scratch on the paint job as well as other minor scratches that are not evident. The road bike has a black bold word saying Specialized in addition to the weathering of pass rain fall on the bike and also dust for example under the seat and other cracks that have not been wiped. The bike also have some minor issues with the gears as sometimes it would rattle (FYI this could be hard to notice) Another defining feature is the slight bend in one of the pesta value.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minute
Incident Description: 
My friend and I was riding to Target to get somethings, the location is 1154 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605. We locked our bike near the front of the entrance that has the intersection and bridge, but there is this sort of hallway/sidewalk trench kind of area where there was a security camera with no lights. The area was very nerve racking and suspicious as many people were looking and witnessing some form of illegal activities both in store and out. Arriving at the Target roughly 7:30 pm and spending 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minute I saw my bike stolen. The combination lock was broken on the inserting piece and that was what is left of the area.