Recent Reports

Acme spot

Location

Metra bike rack at Peterson-Ridge station
6079 N Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
With a carbon drive belt, front and back light dynamo powered, mudguards, a back rack

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?: 
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: 
Bikes were locked at the bike racks in front of the Peterson-Ridge Metra station. We left them there at 4:45pm, they were gone when we came back around 10 pm

Critical

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike frame is white and says “Critical” in cursive black on the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Multiple days
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut and left at scene. Bike is usually kept in location under stairs somewhat hidden, not easy to spot.

Rad Mini Bike - Black

Location

Erickson Institute
451 N La Salle Dr Chicago, IL 60654 United States
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
4 feet long
Color: 
Black with orange bars on the back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks brand new, all black with headlight, tail light, and orange industrial looking bars across the top

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from right outside the Erickson Institute

Cannondale TESOR_X3

Location

3510 West Palmer Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
RB79515
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Mercury
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Duck tape on the handle for the console which turns the bike on and off.

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?: 
2 months

Peugeot UO-8 (early 70s) RECOVERED

Location

Apartment Garage
Masked post recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather brooks 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from shared locked apartment garage - possible mistake with leaving door open/unlocked. [On 8/8/25 victim notified us that the bike had been recovered: "In a stroke of unbelievable luck I was able to recover it last night when I found it a few blocks away locked out in the open to a U rack."]

Trek 2.1 Apex

Location

3752 N Fremont St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU302C0725
Size: 
Adult Racing Bike
Color: 
Black with White Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was purchased in 2013, but I took very good care of it and it looked only slightly used. The following attachments were on the bike: Phone holder, U-Lock on holder, water bottle carrier, lights on front and back, bag on the rear of the seat. There was also a sticker from storing it at the Imperial Towers.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Someone in my building left the garage door open, allowing access to the unlocked bike. The picture here is not my bike, but the exact same model.

Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus

Location

Apartment building
3024 S Poplar Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
CU5H21B2212
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had side mirrors, a phone mount, Marathon tires, Basil pannier bags, and a yellow Kryptonite U lock at the time of theft. The bike was taken without a battery.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
I went outside to get my bike which I had parked in the gangway of my building, out of sight, and it was gone.

Trek FX 7.2

Location

Lincoln Park Conservatory
N Stockton DR
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
7.2
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder, Iowa State University registration sticker on frame in front of the seat

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
A man walked up to me as I was unlocking by bike after work and grabbed my bike, threatened me, then rode off. By the bike rack in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory, N Stockton Dr.

Cannondale Trail 6

Location

3161 N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
YC50034
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used, new chain recently added

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?: 
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?: 
1-4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to bike rack at the back of the apartment complex. Bike along with white U lock were both missing

Giant F330

Location

Altgeld and Greenview
1428 W. Altgeld St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Continental ZIPP Wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3months
Incident Description: 
Garage broken into 10:55 Pm on 8/3/25 Thief captured on surveillance with bike in alley of 1400 block of West Altgeld

Lectric XP 4 Tempist Grey

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SNCTC25B44177
Size: 
Mid-sized, folding
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new Lecrric Xp 4 tempist grey folding electric bike. It has a phone mount and black frabric coated chain on the side of it.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in front of private business in a private building on the fourth floor. Suspect was wandering building, found the bike, took it back down a back staircase.

Riese and Mueller

Location

Montana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 4, 2025 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike with bench on the back to carry kids and 2 black satchels below the bench.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from my garage.

Specialized Allez

Location

3121 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025046962V
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

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 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?: 
Overnight

1984 Schwinn LeTour

Location

2700 N Sacramento Avenue, basement, Chicago IL 60647
N Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SE301808
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
“Sandpiper” Golden brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a new seat on it that is black synthetic fabric, and has a hole in it. The handlebar grip tape is light brown, it has a small bushwhacker brand triangular shaped bag on the frame that is just about under the seat.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the basement of my apartment building at 2700 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago IL 60647. I’ve been moving items in and out of the building as I am moving from one apartment to another, but the door was locked behind me every time I left. I went to the basement to move my bike to the new apartment and it was gone. I think someone must have broken into the back entrance of the building, into the basement, and stole the bike. Interestingly, none of the other bikes were stolen.

Giant Contend

Location

Castaways Beach Club
Lake shore trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Cages for feet. Two water bottle holders. One black one red. Gold air valve cover on the back tire

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?: 
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 hour

Women’s Head Accel NX Road Bike

Location

1712 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women’s road bicycle, black and pink frame, great condition

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?: 
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?: 
Approximately 15 hours
Incident Description: 
I got home from work on August 1st at approximately 3 pm and locked my bike frame and front tire to the bike rack in the parking lot next to my apartment building. When I went to get it the next morning August 2nd at 7 am, the bike and the U lock were completely gone.

Aventon Abound

Location

4381 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AD2K0342
Size: 
Cargo bike (Long Tail)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Collapsible "InstaCrate" bolted to the front rack. Bar seat and child rack on the rear. Missing one back spoke. (NB: Photo doesn't have the front rack)

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 4:30pm. Missing as of 7:30pm.

Janis Quest Sport

Location

Strange Cargo
5216 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beat down.. I'm surprised someone stole it.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
I forgot my bike near Clark and Berwyn on Tuesday. When I remembered it and came back, the bike was gone. It was locked in front of Strange Cargo, 5216 N. Clqrk

TREK 100

Location

2 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rubber handle bar grips; 1990s frame; mud flaps front and back; manual gear shifters

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?: 
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?: 
4-5 hours

.mountain bike

Location

Planet fitness
Lincolnwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight worn down. Frame was dirty, bike seat rusty

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours