Recent Reports

New Belgium Brewing 30th Anniversary

Location

2076 N Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Red and cream matte colors
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Belgium Brewery 30th Anniversary Bicycle. Special embossed leather seat and handles.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Moved into new apartment. Had garage open while moving things into the house and went back outside to see the bike was gone.

Bird Bike, A-frame, Electric

Location

2429 n campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SNBAM21JO9459
Size: 
50 lbs/ 72.2” x 27” x 41”
Color: 
Gray metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, no stickers, some scratching on logo

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for just under 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my house. There's potentially foul play suspected with neighbors that live below me. No signs of breaking and entering.

Schwinn Yorkshire

Location

6021 N. Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG14L09390
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vintage red cruiser with faded red rain guards above the tires. brown seat and handlebar grips and a cup/bottle holder attached to the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Schwinn

Location

4445 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
older Schwinn city bike. Good condition - drive it everywhere.

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?: 
couple of hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike under the fire escape like I have been for years, after i came home late last night. This morning it was gone without a trace.

Haro Beasley 27.5

Location

Home
5238 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BHA21H11678
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is about 2 years old. Good condition. Jones H-bar handlebars.

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?: 
[not provided]
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was carried off. Two U-locks around front and rear wheels to the frame

BMW white mountain bike

Location

59 e. Cedar
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2023 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. BMW sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
It was taken from in front of 55 e. Cedar around july 2 2023 give or take

Jamis Expat

Location

Green Room tap
1802 s Allport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Metallic blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No dents. Minor scuffs. Orange grip tape, crystal blue pedals, Origin8 front rack, Planet Bikes wide rear 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Thief is on camera picking the lock to get into the side of the Green Room(bar). Walks in and walks out with my bike.

Schwinn Trailway 7-speed men's 28" (seat ht. is 36")

Location

Railway Exchange Building
Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
men's 28" (seat ht. is 36")
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
From ~2018. Looks new. It has front & back lights, and a Kryptonite cable lock.

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?: 
From 10:30am-5:30pm (or until it was stolen)
Incident Description: 
I had locked it to the bike rack closest to the Jackson entrance around 10:30am of the 224 S Michigan Ave building, and it was no longer there when I left around 5:30pm ☹

Trek F1 Disk

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU005XL2278T
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2023 model year, with kickstand and metal water bottle holder

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?: 
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?: 
8 am to 4 pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at Evanston Central Metra station bike rack along Poplar. Bike was parked and locked at 8:45 am and was gone when returned at 5 pm. Bike did not have infant seat when stolen.

Trek

Location

2339
Mc Lean Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a rear light and a strap for a front facing light, but no front facing light. Other than that it is just very straightforward unassuming. 21 speed though.

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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging from rafters in the garage. The side door doesn't lock. I thought since the back gate locks I was ok, but the front gate to the property is almost never locked. I just preferred the convenience of having it unlocked and got burned.

2020 Schindelhauer Ludwig VII

Location

home
2826 w palmer st 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SBA19J4070
Size: 
L
Color: 
aluminum color / no paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schindelhauer Ludwig, with no piano - just pure alluminium frame and fork, 700c wheels and Brookes leather seats, and hand grips - also had a velo orange front rack

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?: 
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?: 
3y
Incident Description: 
Person went thru the back stairs of the building all the way to 3rd floor, where they grab bike and walked way - no easy access or easy to see from the streets. Person probably knew the building and area well

trek 3500

Location

2726 n wilton ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU052C647SH
Color: 
black orange and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black orange and white

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?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
have video of theft leaving back porch with bike.

Sirrus x 2.0

Location

1421 n Dearborn st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is Carolina blue, good condition. Stolen on dearborn

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?: 
Front of building in residential 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
Incident Description: 
It was left outside on a quiet residential street (1421 N Dearborn), and it was outside for 6 hours but into the night, so it must've been stolen.

Trek Verve 1 Lowstep

Location

1940 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU037XC4066S
Size: 
M
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Trek logo is in gold. The bikeseat has clear plastic packaging tape covering the holes. The bike's chain is very rusted.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7/31/23 @ 6:00 PM to 8/1/23 @ 9:00 AM
Incident Description: 
Bike was found to be stolen at 9:00 AM this morning on August 1, 2023 outside of the backside of the 1940 Sherman complex.

Trek FX1 Disc

Location

Burling Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU163XC1745S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike with pink water bottle holder; had additional light on the back

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen sometime between 8:30pm and 4:30am on July 31/August 1

Trek Alpha Aluminum 1000

Location

Evanston Central Street Metra Station
1826 Central Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red, White, Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 2001 road bike - white handle tape.

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 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?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to Evanston Central street metra station bike rack (north side of central street). Used kryptonite ulock (flat key). Returned following morning (8/1) and bike/lock were missing.

Bird bike v-frame e-bike

Location

327 East Ontario
327 East Ontario
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNBAM21K16244
Size: 
26” wheels medium sized frame
Color: 
White with black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New electric bike , had it for 2 weeks . White frame with black battery integrated in frame. Underneath the seat has “BIRD” letters.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while I was at work.

not sure

Location

Rogers Park
Arthur Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two year old bike in perfect condition. Teal and pink coloring. Attached black basket on the back and u lock holder on middle body.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked and inside a garage behind apartment. Garage has a code. Lock was left noticeably cut at the scene.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

5452 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011488924R
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Storm (light blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 2 years old. Great condition. Had a Burley Mooserack installed over rear wheel, a MacRide kids seat between seat and handlebars, and a handlebar bag.

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?: 
This is where we keep all our bikes when not in use
Incident Description: 
Whoever took the bike hopped our locked fence, broke into our garage through side entry door, and took bike back out through fence.

Aspen

Location

Noyes St. Purple line (right behind DD Dogs on Noyes)
825 Noyes St
EVANSTON , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 28, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Do not have it.
Size: 
26" wheels, men's
Color: 
Black/neon green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New assembly, though the bike is around 2 and a half years old. Seat is green and black. "Aspen" is written across the frame in green.

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?: 
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?: 
Don't know how long it took to get stolen, but we were gone 24 hours.
Incident Description: 
We locked our bikes to the steel bike rack and left them there for 24 hours. When we got back, they were gone. No further evidence. We filed a police report from the scene on July 28 at 12:30.