Recent Reports

European Model: New Trekking Star

Location

Hyde Park, 52nd and Woodlwan
5205 S WOODLAWN AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28 inch wheels
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a very old European model and highly unlikely someone else might have it in the Chicago area. It has 28 inch wheels, aluminum frame, suspension, 28 gears, disc brakes. It has a sticker on titled : New Trekking Star It has a carrier with a rear light and a head lamp- both powered by dynamo. It also has a heavy duty security chain locked onto the frame of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
< 2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was kept on a bike rack but not locked. The rack was inside a gated yard of our apartment building. Someone sneaked into the yard and stole the bike between 12pm-2pm. When I walked into the building, a person entered the yard behind me who I suspect did not belong to our building and might have stolen it, immediately after I kept the bike at 12:00 pm.

EVO ACTON URBAN BIKE

Location

Corner of S. Wabash and E. Jackson Blvd
55 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
BLACK WITH RED GRAPHIC WITH EVO WRITTEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
clean and good condition. not brand new. bur looks relatively new

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
i parked my bike at the corner bike rack at 9.10am in front on 55 E Jackson Blvd, Starbucks. i work on the 11th floor of the same building. it was locked with one more bike in the same stand and other bikes on other racks. i came back down for lunch at 12.00 noon and the bike was gone with lock cut and left the scene. i reported to 911 and campus DePaul security. and got the theft in cctv. it happened between 11.05 to 11.14am.. attached is the picture of the guy on my bike. white male with red blue and white cap.

Trek FX 7.2

Location

1506 N Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 3, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition. Unfortunately, there are no distinguishing features to my bike.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was chained up to my back porch stair fence with a flexible metal bike lock.
Incident Description: 
The bike was gone when I got home from work which is around 5pm.

Haibike Urban Plus

Location

Roka Akor
Clark St & Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
6120893
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very loud motion alarm. Black electric bike. Mid drive motor. Thick heavy frame, blue and black seat, motion alarm under seat. Battery embedded in 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left outside Roka Akor on Illinois and Clark with motion alarm active for roughly 10 minutes while picking up food delivery.

Trek FX Sport 4

Location

UBS Tower
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU218C6200N
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint Condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked for 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in the alley way of 1 North Wacker Drive in Chicago, IL, 60606 on June 4th, 2019 at 3:00pm. Video surveillance footage from building security showed the suspect using an electric power saw to cut the lock.

Schwinn continental

Location

STK CHICAGO STEAK HOUSE
Kinzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1973 Blue schwinn continental, mild rust, made to fixie, torn black tape on handle bars, neon green rims.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked out side STK steak house 5:00 pm. Bike and lock taken. Had seen people through the window checking out the bike. Had went out to accommodate them and went back inside to work. After my shift it was gone.

Jamis Renegade

Location

200 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
4181K00770
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Rear Rack

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen, bike and lock gone from NE corner of Aon Center.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

One South Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Bright Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect

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?: 
8 hours

Motobecane Mirage S

Location

2362 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, very good condition. Black aftermarket fork with white trim and TEAM painted on the sides.

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 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?: 
20 minutes

Cannondale F400 or 800

Location

Bucktown (Chicago)
2100 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large (19" frame)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike but kept in impeccable shape, looks brand new. Replaced Off road tires with street tires had a comfort seat and there was a silver bike lock mounted inside the frame.

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?: 
Home
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked Garage.

Unknown

Location

222 Washington Blvd
Washington
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Male Adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT has a pump holder and a rack in the back. Good condition. Rusty chain. Stolen from 222 Washington in Oak Park on May 26 2019

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen some time during the day. The bike was locked to a fence in the back (parking area) of the condominium building.

Specialized Limited Gray Mountain Bike, pre-2016

Location

1627 W Farwell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6O3014320F
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large gray bike with large specialized logo in its frame, with slight rust in the gears and pedals, and a “Flats 4 Life” sticker on the bottom of the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since 4:30 pm the day before
Incident Description: 
Between the hours of 10 pm on May 24 and 1 pm on May 25, the bike was taken from the locked lobby of my apartment building, to which only residents of the building have key access to.

All City Macho King LTD

Location

3817 S. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Green/White Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MAVIC Allroad wheelset, Fizik saddle, purple headset spacers, Juin Tech brakes w/ Ultegra discs, Ultegra shifters and crankset set up 1x, Deore XT rear derailleur.

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?: 
It was in my own garage, unlocked. Neighbors may have left the door open.
Incident Description: 
Estimated time above. I left for work at 11:30, everything was fine. My roommate left at 3 and said he didn't notice anything either. In the evening (around 7) our neighbor from across the alley knocked to let us know our garage door was open, that is when we realized several bikes had been stolen,

Trek 1.1

Location

225 w wacker parking garage
225 w wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New shomano spd pedals, grey, black brooks saddle, black rack on back.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Have footage from 225 wwacker. Cut the lock and rode off south down Franklin from the garage.

Gary Fisher Aquila (sp?)

Location

Garage
7415 N. Winchester ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 20, 2019 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Early 90’s has a few stickers one says “Enjoy Being One”....it’s been awhile since I was able to ride and lost an old hard drive with all photos. I just switched out mtn bike tires to road tires and going to call Roberts Cycles in rogers Park who recently did a bunch of work on it to see if they have my serial number and other descriptions

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Bike was locked to itself with an older u lock and u lock chain
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage,they must’ve jumped our locked side gate,entered garage then exited thru side gate because it was unlocked this morning...elementary school’s cameras on back playground and on our garage don’t work:(

Trek Lexa

Location

2020 W 21st Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU340C6244H
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing rear wheel reflector. Wheel and sprocket sticker on frame. Shimano Click'r pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage. Garage door forced open.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Outside Catch 35
35 W. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Burnt Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty unique brand and color, seven years old but in good condition, some rust on the chain

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours (to my knowledge)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the intersection of N. Dearborn and W. Upper Wacker Dr at 9:00 am on May 22 and returned to find my bike and lock missing at 5:00 pm.

2018

Location

2605 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E18053507
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months

Schwinn

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Missing left handlebar knob. Has yellow registration sticker from Colorado still on seat tube of frame. Has U-lock around top and down tubes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Not locked. Door to outside is locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in storage room of my building, unlocked along with several other bikes. I was out of town from the 16th through the 21st. When I went to get my bike out of the storage room this morning, it was missing.

Trek

Location

Back of building in alley on black stairs
1459 North Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grayish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In decent condition.. had something that said crowbar on front of handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
2-7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked out back behind where Ragstock clothing store is in Wicker Park on Milwaukee Ave. was locked to black pole under black stairs. Lock was still secured and on ground.. bike was stolen.