Recent Reports

Fuji Crosstown 2.0

Location

Home
5026 N Hermitage Ave,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF5L10124
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a dark green (almost black) hybrid bike with twist/grip shifts. It had a Working Bikes sticker on the frame, and a rear rack with panniers.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked courtyard; multiple bikes were stolen from the building

Fuji Crosstown 2.3

Location

Home
5026 N Hermitage Ave,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17-18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black hybrid Fuji Crosstown with a single twist/gear shift on the right side. It had an Igor Does My Bike sticker on the body, and a mirror on the left handlebar (through the grip).

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
One of the gangway doors to the back of our building was left open (on Winnemac Ave). Multiple bikes were stolen from the courtyard.

Trek Clyde Cruiser

Location

The Magnolia in Uptown
4875 North Magnolia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mens cruiser style named "Clyde". Silver with black fenders.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a "Senior Citizens" sign in front of 4875 n magnolia ave. I was out of town for a week and when I returned it was gone.

Urban Arrow Family Cargo Performance

Location

6345 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
2300645RFMM
Color: 
Black with stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2675 miles at the time it was stolen, some dents in the foam bucket. Covered in reflective rainbow tape, and various reflective stickers.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

Trek 930 Single Track

Location

1181 Gunderson Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU2831529N
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
approx 1996-97 year. Had a black rear rack. Solid forks (no shocks)

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 month
Incident Description: 
This bike along with another adult Trek was taken from our garage in Oak Park. I purchased it new back in 1997 from Village Cycle in Chicago and it still has the Village Cycle sticker on it.

Kona Lana'l Silver

Location

House
1739 grove st
glenview , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
IN20090126
Size: 
small
Color: 
Silver and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey phone case holder on center of handlebar. Wraptor rotating handlebar mount Lezyne macro floor drive threat valve

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?: 
1 day

Trek Lync 5

Location

2555 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU131C2189L
Size: 
M/L Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had fenders, integrated lights, rear rack, and saddle bag when stolen on August 9th around 3 am.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 12 to 15 hrs. I biked on Friday.
Incident Description: 
Thief's broke into the bike storage room at 2555 N Clark St and stole 4 bikes. I think they used angle grinders on the u-locks. I had a kryptonite u-lock (medium level). My u-lock was missing and surveillance video didn't show my lock when they exited our garage (it wasn't on my bike).

Schwinn

Location

Acanto
S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black wheels with letter P on it. Red tape on handle bars. Missing grip tape in some spots. WTB Pure seats.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in front Acanto on S Michigan.

Lectric Xpress

Location

Goodman Theater
170 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD24E74966
Size: 
27.5" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
virtually new; rear rack with MIK carrier plate

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Nishiki, Pagosa

Location

Logan Square
1916 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
26672533
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green/Tan/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. The bike has a replacement seat that has a recently replaced memory foam extra large seat.

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 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. I used the bike last evening but lock the bike there daily for a couple months now
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked inside our locked gate. Someone jumped over the fence and cut the chain sometime during the night.

Trek Multitrack 930

Location

714 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark green bicycle with extended handlebars. May have two black bushwackers and a black specialized seat. May have one mountain bike tire and one flatter-surfaced road tire. May have a green saddlebag. May have Whee, & Sprocket sticker on frame. Stolen in June 2024 from in front of Sandmeyer's Bookstore on a Friday night before the farmer's market. Photo of bike from my Instagram dated July 22, 2023: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvAfUS9O_sM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Unknown time of theft. Locked around 10 PM on 6/14/25 and I checked for it around 9 AM the next morning and it wasn't there.

Not available

Location

Millennium park
Millennium Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
No serial number
Size: 
Regular woman
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old fashioned vintage women city bike white color with a child seat behind. Shimano change

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Millennium Park

2023 FX 3 disc

Location

4858 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU289XC0620S
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusted disc brakes with lock and pump attached to 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?: 
15 hours

Trek 7 Speed

Location

4527
N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver/Light Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rusted chain, blue sticker near cupholder that says “REAL”, red and black bike light, worn back tire, cupholder on bottom bar.

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?: 
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 years.
Incident Description: 
Thief broke back gate of apartment, found laundry room, cut the first lock and carried bike out with second lock on front tires.

Schwinn 2018 Little 500 Bike

Location

Wilton Schubert Condo
2703 N Wilton Ave Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition - black frame, checker patters, red and yellow tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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

Specialized Diverge Bikes

Location

Western Ave / North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Light Blue / Black and Green / Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Regular storage in garage
Incident Description: 
Both bikes were taken from hanging racks in garage.

All-City Super Professional

Location

Hinman
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M21061097
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Pale green/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All-City Super Professional from 2022. Some paint chips but in good condition. Swapped the flat bar for drop bars wrapped in blue/purple oilslick bar tape with a purple Knog Oi bell. Cranks, derailleurs, tires, etc are all black.

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?: 
Unlocked in garage
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my open garage in broad daylight from an alley in South Evanston

Divy

Location

oak beach
oak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3537404
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it was divy bike i took it from station and they stole it from be at oak beach

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour

Trek FX3 Disc XL

Location

Scherer-Emunds residence
1130 Lyman Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU261C0045R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition. Had small bike pump, lock, bottle holder, front and back fender, bike luggage rack, bell and speedometer attached.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Broke into locked garage by pushing in and crawling through a small, high-up side window.

Trek Verve+ 2

Location

Scherer-Emunds residence
1130 Lyman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU281C5449P
Size: 
L
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In excellent condition. Had added rear mirror, bottle holder, bike rack, u-lock.

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?: 
12 hours Inside the garage.
Incident Description: 
Broke into locked garage by pushing small high-up side window in and crawling through it. Oak Park Police report #25-04241