Recent Reports

Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 4

Location

Garage
3519 W Carroll Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4E20B3110
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new orange Radwagon 4 electric longtail cargo bike set up for toddler transport. Installed accessories included: rear seating with gray padding garden knee pads installed as cushions, with rails for the kids to hold onto. Front metal and wood basket with elastic netting to hold things in place. Also had a phone holder mounted to the handlebars, a rear-view mirror on the left handlebar, a black water bottle cage, and a folding lock mounted to the frame.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked garage was forcibly entered and the garage door opener mechanism was disengaged, garage door opened, and bike was stolen.

Promotional Hi- C

Location

5 Rabanitos
18th and Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
says "Enjoy Hi- C" in white print, black Shimano crank, light blue handlebar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hrs
Incident Description: 
locked outside 5 rabanitos, stolen, then ridden back around the block to ensure that I saw him, latino man in a yellow (maybe high-vis/ construction- stye). Photo is from the internet, not my exact bike (i've never taken a photo of it).

Gary Fisher Hoo Koo

Location

Lincoln Park by DePaul
Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a red light on the bars and a hospital parking sticker on the seat post. Bright blue Gary Fisher so pretty rare. Stolen out of our gated back porch in our condo.

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?: 
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 weeks

2017 Xtracycle Edgerunner Classis LDG

Location

H. Shane Grimes
2501 W Hutchinson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WU7C0092
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was pretty much brand new, had hoopty bars, full magic carpet, black fenders, light on front, and bags on sides.

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 is where I regularly store it, but it was not locked as it was in a garage that was accidentally left open.
Incident Description: 
I believe I left the garage door open when I left at 11am and when I came home at 3:30 pm the garage door was open and the bike was gone.

Civia Lowry

Location

Clybourn Metra
2001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
4872 FU 2
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
light tan leather seat and handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
Clybourn Metra Station
Incident Description: 
Parked my bike at the Clybourne Metra Station bike parking section. I had the bike locked with a thick cable through my tires, and locked to the metal bike parking area. It looked like several other bikes were stolen and there was a cut cable on the ground. The thief took everything from my bike, included the cut cable.

Schwinn Le Tour, approx 1973

Location

1600
Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
standard adult
Color: 
yellow original paint, getting a little bit rusty
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Straight bar style frame old Schwinn road bike with the original yellow paint, getting a little bit rusty. Lever style gear shifting at the base of the handlebar. Newer handles, grey and black rubber tube style, I think Schwinn brand. Newer seat, also I think Schwinn brand. Short wire basket was zip tied to a flat rack on the back wheel. Has a bike registration sticker from Galesburg, IL.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
Had been locking it there when not in use for almost three years
Incident Description: 
Bike was at the bottom of the stairs, inside two doors. My downstairs neighbor noticed it was missing, along with a few other things, when she took her dog out first thing this morning. The building door lock has been a known issue property management has not fixed and there were chips in the door suggesting it had been pried open.

Specialized Sirius XL

Location

Home
4726 N RACINE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc0118174R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

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?: 
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?: 
1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight at 12 midnight and missing in the morning.

Fixation Pixel

Location

Residence
1241 W Henderson Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright gold bike with kryptonite u-lock and black rack 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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bikes were stolen from garage overnight. Access was gained via side door.

Raleigh Blue Single Speed (Vintage, restored)

Location

Residence
1241 W Henderson Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was purchased refurbished in 2019. Good, cared for condition but vintage bike. Had a black back rack and black basket attached along with a Kryptonite u-lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, inside garage
Incident Description: 
Thieves gained access overnight via unlocked side door. Stole two bikes and seemingly nothing else.

Trek

Location

Rush University- across from Fitness Center.
Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 26, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike, grey/black exterior w Trek written on side of bike.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours. Bike was stolen right in front of Rush Fitness Center.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen right across from Rush Fitness Center. There are cameras present per security report. I was at class between 9-11 and sometime between those hours the bike was stolen.

Giant live bliss

Location

Home
1806 S Calumet Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
K6ek22420
Size: 
14"
Color: 
Turquoise with green yellow 'liv' on side
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Off green color' black grips' greenish yellow 'LIV' written on side of top tube. Disk breaks. 'Winnetka bike shop' sticker on it and a qr code: sebj60496 b01

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?: 
In single home garage, not locked but on bike rack
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in garage, thief came into garage and stole bike.

Schwinn Le Tour III

Location

1707 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 23, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K721186
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange road bike in older condition, many components in tough shape (chain, handlebar wrap). Two CTA station stickers on the frame (Fullerton and Jackson).

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Stolen off my back patio in the middle of the night. Back patio is behind a locked fence.

Cannondale R300

Location

2712 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Black/dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale R300, black/dark gray frame. General wear and tear on seat, handlebar grips. Rust on handlebars. Small pump attached. Front and back lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was located in hallway outside of the apartment. Not locked but the door to the front of the building was locked. Left the bike there overnight and in the morning it was gone. Possible that the thief broke into the apartment or had access to the apartment through other tenants in the building.

Radwagon 4

Location

6455 N. Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 23, 2023 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4H21B2032
Size: 
big
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition orange radwagon 4 cargo bike. Blue child seat in back. Styrofoam attached to middle seat with a rainbow bungie cord. Black safety bar around back to seats with some paint scraped off. when stolen, there were two children's helmets attached to it and a black bike lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
i parked the bike at 8:15am, by 1:15 it was gone
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored outdoors around 8:15 on 6/23/23 within locked gate, not visible from the alley or street. Bike was missing by 1:15.

Schwinn Hollywood

Location

N Kedvale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Adult (S7)
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, some rust on the wheel covers and supporting spokes, scratches on the purple paint

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?: 
13 minutes
Incident Description: 
Someone with an adult shoe size came into the backyard through the gate and took the bike out of the backyard, right after I inflated the tires and in the 13 minutes I was inside getting the bike lock. (Near N Kedvale Avenue intersection with W Wilson Ave)

State Bicycle Company

Location

Home Garage
3830 N Mozart St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC08130357
Size: 
54
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent / Like new condition. Aerodash Aluminum Solid Crank, Bullhorn Style Handlebars, 'SRMC' Sticker on front fork over emblem.

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?: 
3 Years
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from my garage, off the back alley between 1pm and 3:30pm on Saturday, June 17th, 2023.

Kona Dew Plus 55cm

Location

Central St Metra Station
Poplar Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
IN19121661
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had green water bottle on it, usb lights front and rear, broken u-lock attachment

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?: 
6 Hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from outside Central St Metra station in Evanston, rack alongside Beth’s bake shop near dumpster. U-lock was tossed in dumpst

DOMANE AL 3 61 WT-BK2021 - 2022

Location

Home
Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU179C9498S
Size: 
21
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New bike white with red trek lettering

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?: 
Always stored here
Incident Description: 
Our garage door has been failing so it was open and someone took advantage and took the bike

Surly Cross Check

Location

1518 W ROSEMONT AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used. Has a Surly Rear Rack. Planet Bike fenders. An ABasin sticker and lightning bolt sticker on the seat tube. Panaracer tires. VP Components VP-Vice Pedals. CATEYE bike computer. Brooks C17 saddle. Potentially a ABUS Mini U Lock hanging from the top tube.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked under our back porch. It was locked with a cable onto a Abus Mini U lock onto the bike frame I was also connected to a Burley Bee trailer. They removed the trailer before taking the bike. Found the bike without the trailer this morning around 11:00am. I had locked it the day before around 7:30pm.

Gazelle Arroyo C-8

Location

5400 South East View Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new step-through e-bike, dark gray. Battery was not installed and is still in my possession.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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: 
Bike was locked with cafe lock in back yard with locked gate. Discovered missing in the morning.