Recent Reports

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

Tern Quick Haul P9 Performance Electric Bike

Location

Spacca Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AA21019005
Size: 
One size
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, with mud and dirt on frame, with foldable lock installed on frame

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5min
Incident Description: 
My husband left the bike unlock to chase the kids running toward the street. I was busy locking my bike and it was gone when I turned around. It happened within 1min.

Mongoose Domain

Location

Ukrainian Village
Oakley Blvd and Cortez St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver frame, red wheel accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, black rear rack attached to seat post, black milk crate attached to rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Parked in concealed courtyard area, u lock locked through milk crate, not locked to anything
Incident Description: 
Bike parked in back gated courtyard area. Last seen 7/24 evening, noticed missing 7/25 afternoon

State 4130

Location

My Garage
2820 N. Troy St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2404903
Size: 
59
Color: 
Matte Olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was practically brand new. There might be a "Matt Roan" sticker on it. It's missing of of the end caps on the handle bars. Also has a very old rack on the back tire that comes with a clip in basket. The basket was not attached at the time it was stolen. It's this exact bike - https://boulevardbikeshop.com/collections/singlespeed-fixed/products/state-4130?variant=46597859999914

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?: 
a week or so
Incident Description: 
I've been traveling since 7/19... just got home 7/27 and it was gone from our garage. They didn't steal anything else which is truly wild.

Trek Madone

Location

Home
3145 N Oakley Ave Apt BSMT
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU178QU0084R
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker that says black lives on it. Big black trek sign on both sides. Gold chain.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Went out to bake yard and noticed my bike was missing.

9880 Specialized Hardrock

Location

Buena Terrace Apartment
4242 N Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, water bottle holder in the middle

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked bike room at an apartment building, bikes are locked to the wall with a tether and the tether was cut along with a few others.

TREK DOMANE 5.2

Location

East Ohio parking
245 EAST OHIO
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU354QU5059G
Size: 
52
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
The Hilton Hotel sent me to this parking lot for oversize vehicles. I left it overnight came back. The cable was cut. The bike was gone.

Sears (Spaceliner like?)

Location

Lakeview
N Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26in wheel
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red bell pepper shaped bike bell, back brake handle doesn't work (right handle), little cream cupholder on handle

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked outside apt building in Lakeview, lock is also gone so unsure how it happened. it was there less than 24 hours but unsure if it got stolen at night as I didn't check on it until the evening.

Black Trek Hybrid

Location

Old town
1433 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
60 frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used black trek hybrid bike with orange Kryptonite U lock. Bikes chain was fully broken and off the bike but wrapped around the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

1400 N State Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU048XC0249X
Size: 
52 in
Color: 
Matte grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, a few small scratches on top of largest bar in frame

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 street sign.

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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Incident date and time are estimated. Theft could have occurred as early as July 20 or as paste as July 26

Trek Precalibur 24 8S Sus

Location

2325 Church Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24
Color: 
Turquoise with purple handgrips and purple pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
During the week of July 21st, 2025 our locked garage was broken into and my child's new bicycle was stolen.

2017 Specialized Diverge

Location

Sulzer Library
Wilson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602091685M
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop handle bar. Panaracer Gravel King tan tires

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside of Chicago Public Library (Sulzer Library)