Recent Reports

Specialized Diverge e5

Location

Logan Square
Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0250869095
Size: 
54
Color: 
Smoke gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2 months old. Commuter pedals with toe cages. 2 water bottle cages. Still has the Kozy's Cyclery sticket on the frame-located on the bottom near the chain.

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 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: 
Bike was locked up to a front yard fence. Lock was put back and locked so I am assuming they picked the lock.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Old Town neighborhood, Chicago
1212 LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286XC2294S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with White lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, a little over a year old. Has curved accessories on handlebars, 2 water bottle holders, and head/tail light accessories

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Not much else to add; bike was gone when I went to get it in the morning. No evidence at the scene.

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Berwyn
Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium Adult Size
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Side bag attached with bike lock inside. Bike more than ten years old with deep sentimental value.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Four hours
Incident Description: 
Garage side door was left unlocked, but theives decided to completely open the full garage door.

Specialized crossroads

Location

Rear parking lot
North Spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue specialized crossroads with drop bars and bar end shifters. Fenders. Brown brooks saddle and bar tape. Was stolen with its mate a green Bianchi volpe with same saddle and tape. Built both up from scratch and have a lot of sentimental value would love to get them baxk

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bikes were locked to our hitch rack on our car. Forgot to bring them in overnight.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Back parking lot
North Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown brooks saddle and bar tape. Rear rack.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were locked to a hitch rack on our car. Forgot to bring them in over night. Was paired with a blue Specialized Crossroads with brown brooks saddle and bar too. Built both up from scratch and are of lots of sentimental value to us. Would love if we could get them back

Specialized Crossroads

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Right yellow glow in the dark tape.

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

Urban arrow family

Location

Edgewater
1341 W Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large front loading cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Dutch style cargo bike with e- assist. Stickers in the cargo bin of girl mountain biker, Chicago flag, etc. Reflective silver tape around cargo bin. Rear black rack.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Main storage location
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into with a crow bar. 3 bikes stolen (including another e- bike), including this one. Nothing else of value taken. Seems like a targeted theft.

Trek FX-2

Location

Alleyway
1431 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097CO441M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just had it tuned up last week, 2 new tires, Riverside Bike & Skate (Eau Claire, WI) sticker on 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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to the bike rack on my car with a combination lock (through wheels onto bike rack) and U lock. I parked my car with the bike locked to it around 9pm, when I came to grab it the next morning, the bike rack had been forcibly removed from my car and discarded down the alleyway. My combination lock was destroyed/cut and left next to bike rack.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Midway CTA Station
4612 W. 59th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There's a "Sanchez Bike Shop" sticker on the bottom of the frame, on top of the "R" of Raleigh A masterlock U-lock locked around the steering wheel A black/orange bike repair kit on the top of the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on the indoor rack in the Midway CTA Station around 8:30 PM. It was raining, so I left my bike there overnight. Returned the next morning around 7 AM and did not see my bike there.

Jamis Trail XR Nickel 19'' XL

Location

University of Chicago
927 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Nickel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new/Additional features are bike stand which was screwed on

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack (front wheel and frame) on university camps (927 E 57th St) using thick chain. Left it overnight outside because it was raining heavily so couldn’t use bike to get back home. Came back in the morning to see chain cut probably with angle grinder. See photo for description of bike.

Schwinn Women’s Circuit 700c/28” Hybrid Bike

Location

2067 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
63” length, 39.3” height
Color: 
Blue/gray/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2020, essentially brand new, has a thin lime green chain snaking around middle bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of our house. The lock must of been picked because it was left unharmed still locked to the bike rack.

Bianchi Torino

Location

4230 N Broadway St, 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK829154M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large frame gray Bianchi Torino hybrid, with upright riding position, brown handles, and brown seat. Black cupholder and orange bell on handle bars. U lock holder on seat tube. Some small nicks on frame from use.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked storage area under the stairs of our apartment building, behind multiple locked doors and a locked gate. Bike was not locked to anything, as there was not a spot to lock it. Another neighbor’s navy blue bike was also stolen.

Giant TCR C3

Location

Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GH4C299
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black and Red
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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen

Rad Power Bike - Rad City 5

Location

Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
CU5H21B3089
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scuffs along the battery and handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and bike was stolen along with the 10ft metal shelving unit that it was locked to.

TREK FX2

Location

Home
2043 N Bissell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU283C1366L
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition. Toe clip on right pedal was almost broken off. White water bottle holder 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
I do not know the specific time, but it wouldn't let me submit it without putting a time. Bike was parked in our back patio up against the deck. No one but residents can get in from the back alley, but the front two gates are unlocked and anyone can get back there. The bike is not visible from the front gate though.

Rad Power Wagon Rad Wagon 4

Location

2242 N Bissell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4A21B3628
Size: 
Womens bike with toddler seat
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange rad power wagon with toddler seat on the back as well as bag.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all day
Incident Description: 
At 2:03pm on July 3, two Rad power wagon electric bikes were stolen from the back of a house in Lincoln park behind a fence. The bikes were locked to each other and they do not have their batteries in because they were charging inside of the house. The orange bike has 1 toddler seat on the back and the black bike has 2 toddler seats on the back.

Rad Power Wagon Rad Wagon 4

Location

2242 N Bissell Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4H21B1250
Size: 
Men's bike with two toddler seats on the back
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric men's black bike with two blue toddler seats on the back. Bike is missing battery.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all day
Incident Description: 
Two Rad Power Wagons were locked to each other inside of a gate that is behind our house where we park our car. We left and then 20 minutes later the bikes were stolen (as seen on security camera). Both bikes are missing the chargers as they were charging within the home. The black bike has two toddler seats on the back, and the orange bike has one toddler seat.

Orange/ Red GT Aggressor Pro

Location

Railway Plaza Apartment
1803 Continental Ave
Naperville , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Orange/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new with a phone holder mounted to handle bar and a bottle holder.

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?: 
Since it was bought
Incident Description: 
Gone on road trip from Friday to Sunday night. Friend asked to use old bike parked at same location and old bike was returned at around 7pm with them reporting to have seen new bike.

Giant

Location

Evergreen Parking Garage
225 N Evergreen Ave
Arlington Heights , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat color is black and yellow

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
June 30 9pm was the last time I saw my bike

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

3750 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0110P544R
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Black/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
near mint, had a coffee cup holder on the handle bar and a ring bell

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was gone when leaving for work in the morning.