Recent Reports

Samebike 20LVXD30 Folding Electric Bicycles

Location

Three-unit condo
Elmdale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 25, 2021 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20 inch wheel
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two-year-old bike, still very new. The bike was stolen through a garage burglary. The Lithium-ion Battery Pack was removed from the bike so the thieve will have a hard time selling the bike and may dump the bike somewhere.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Two months. The garage door was forcibly damaged to take the bike.
Incident Description: 
We are a three-apartment condo. Our condo's garage was forcibly broken into. The burglar smashed the digital deadbolt of the door and stole the electrical bike. The bike was not in use for two months and stored in the garage due to the cold weather.

Jamis Renegade A1

Location

Home
1916 W. Larchmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 22, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WR9C01134
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike purchased in September, 2020. Has a metal cup attached to the axel to attach a child trailer, a phone holder, a bike rack on the back for a basket, and a new bell. Folding flat lock is attached to 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One Week
Incident Description: 
Garage had been closed and was opened. Bike was on a rack on the wall, and was stolen out of the garage. Two other bikes were locked to the wall, and were not stolen.

FX1 Stagger Trek

Location

1919 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Size for a 6ft Male
Color: 
Lithium Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a rubber cellphone holder between the handle bars. Have a white, partially torn sticker on the body of the bike. It's on the front of the bike, below the handlebars & above the front 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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Bike thief has stolen 2 bikes from our Condo building on Tuesday at 4:31pm, then came back yesterday at 11:17am for another one. The thief forced open the gate of our Parking Garage and cut the bike locks.

*Recovered* Cannondale SR500

Location

Andersonville/Edgewater
Near Olive and Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 18, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
pending, trying to find photos
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Red/Burgundy; "Rose" in Catalog
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good shape, all original parts except for seat and pedals (small triangular shimano clip ins). Drilled non-aero brake levers. Shimano 600 all around. Rigida rims. Seat has a piece of yellow reflective tape on the back. Rear wheel shows some brake wear.

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?: 
Often
Incident Description: 
Bike one second floor of building, in enclosed porch area. Taken along with other bikes from basement. Odd part is that this bike was not immediately visible to anyone who just had the opportunity to sneak in. ***On July 4 2021, the victim wrote to CSBR: This one has made its way back to me. Unsure if it's of interest, but it was bought by someone looking to resell up in Gurnee. Said he got it from the flea market down on Ashland.***

*Recovered* Cannondale ST600 1991 Light Blue

Location

Andersonville
Olive Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 18, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58-60cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, SKS skinny fenders. Modolo stem, Modolo 6 Q Even Handlebars, goofy power hub in back, 7 speed cassette with spacer.

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?: 
multiple days, generally stored there after use
Incident Description: 
On 7/5/2021 the victim informed us: <<This bike was also bought down at the Swap O Rama on Ashland. It sold in late January but was not posted until July 3rd. Recovered from Bolingbrook.>>

Marin

Location

Ravenswood Terrace Apartments
1809 West Argyle Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 years old but in good condition

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
I kept two bikes locked up in my storage unit at Ravenswood Terrace. 3 months ago I noticed wheels on one bike was stolen and just today I noticed an entire bike, frame, and lock were stolen. The bikes were locked to each other through the front wheel. Only residents are able to access the storage unit as you need a code.

2012 Trek Superfly 100 AL Elite

Location

401 W Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 18, 2021 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WtU168008860
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is an XL large bike - 23" frame with 29" wheels. It has Fox front and rear shocks and a white seat. Bike was locked in building storage facility and the bike lock was cut with what looks like bolt cutters. This is a very large bike - as I am taller than 6'6" - and it sticks out like a sore thumb in the city.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few days (always stored in this bike storage).
Incident Description: 
Went to check on my bike in my apartment's bike storage area. My lock had been cut with bolt cutters and left, and the bike was gone. This is a very large bike - 23" frame and 29" wheels - and it sticks out like a sore thumb in the city.

2013 Big Shit (fixed gear) bike (white/black)

Location

Wicker Park
Honore street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
56 - large
Color: 
White frame and black wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new. Stolen out of my garage. One pedal is missing the foot basket.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was stolen out of my garage
Incident Description: 
[no description provided]

Marin Nicasio+

Location

844 N. Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 17, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
051908055
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 months old gravel bike with black fenders and backtrack. Great condition. Orangey tan color

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Someone in the building left the garage door open. The thief came in and stole the bike off the rack.

State Bicycle - Yellow “Test” Fizik Seat -

Location

4343 n Clarendon Ave unit 2608
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
179
Color: 
White and Gold + Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Some guy in my building asked me whose bike that was, and it was mine. Almost like he knew, told me abo it a camera that didn’t work. Gone 2 days later after he asked. One of a kind Fizik Seat that says “TEST”

Jamis Trail X A2

Location

Irving Park- Kedvale Castle condo building
4205 N. Kedvale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 Inch
Color: 
Black and fluorescent green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, wide tires, striking black and bright green Jamis lettering.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
I came down to do laundry and discovered that both mine and my wife's bikes had been stolen together from the bike rack in our condo storage area.

Liv Flourish

Location

Kedvale Castle Condo Building
4205 N. Kedvale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15-16 in
Color: 
Charcoal greay with red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new women's bike, red stripes on two bars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
I went to do laundry and found that both mine and my husband's bikes were stolen from our condo building's storage room. The building manager says they were not removed by him or any maintenance teams.

Bianchi Milano 2006

Location

1258 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Celeste/turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Replacement seat, new kickstand, City Bicycleworks K Street Sacramento sticker on front stem.

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Bike locked in building storage facility where it gets locked every night, gone next day. Photo not of exact bike - seat and wheels are different.

Cannondale F29-1 Lefty

Location

Apartment Building Garage
1435 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14766
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White with Red and Blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, street slick tires 29", bike is white with red and blue details

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?: 
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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was chained to bike rack in apartment building closed private parking garage. Lock was heavy duty brand new kryptonite evolution series 4 steel chain. The bike and lock are both gone.

2018 Trek Domane AL3

Location

Blue Moon Lofts - Residential Condos
215 N Aberdeen St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU068C0733M
Size: 
Frame: 52 Wheel: 700x28
Color: 
Graphite gray w/ turquoise blue, white, and silver accenting
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a white water bottle holder, black "beetlekase" phone pouch, pinheads wheel locks installed, bontrager duotrap sensor on back tire

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: 
Via building camera, an African American male approximately 5'8" to 5'10" wearing a hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and backpack entered side garage door by prying open the door with some sort of tool. Once in the garage, the individual took time to cut through the Kryptonite U-Lock and then walked the bike out of the garage where he then rode away on it from there. Individual left door propped and stole at least 3 bikes in same fashion over an approximately 45 minute time span.

Giant Escape City W XS

Location

Desplaines Garage
353 N. Desplaines St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 3, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
c14fo327
Color: 
Silver/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, silver with purple lines and text, black seat and handles, silver bell on right side

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?: 
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?: 
Always (home)
Incident Description: 
Could have been stolen anytime in the last month or so because I don't ride much in winter. Noticed missing on 1/3/21. Was locked with a combination of Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 STD U-Lock with 4' Flex Cable and Bracket: 4 x 9". The cable was left behind but the U-lock was gone with the bike.

ICE Adventure 20 recumbent trike

Location

Condo garage
Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 4, 2021 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Y13379
Size: 
recumbent trike with 20" wheels
Color: 
Marine Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (2 mos. old) recumbent trike with rear fender, rear rack and older black saddlebags, computer, mirror.

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?: 
two months except when in use
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke into locked 6-car condo garage sometime Sunday night or early Monday; cut the cable on the trike lock, lifted trike over cars and carried it out the overhead garage door to the alley. They had climbed over a 6-ft fence to get access to the side (people) door of the garage; forced that open. Manually released the overhead (car) garage door to remove the trike. Ignored other bikes in the garage or any other perceived valuables except they did take a motorcycle lift. They also got into the storage rooms in the basement and picked a lock to steal someone's work tools. (Photo is same model & color trike but without all the accessories that mine had.)

Specialized 2014 Sirrus Comp Disc

Location

River West II Condominiums
939 w huron #109
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6020858673
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray fraame with blue and green decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. Black mountain rack on back with some scratches on the side. Has locking skewers on both axles.

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 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?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a secure indoor condominium multi-car garage at ground level. Bike was locked with a Kryptonite lock to a pipe in my parking spot.

2007 Cannondale Adventure 400 Blue

Location

4900 block of North Damen Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 25, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a rear rack and a wire basket attached to rack.

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?: 
Bike was stored in our locked basement since we've owned it
Incident Description: 
Thieves gained access to our building over the holidays. Bicycle was stolen from our locked basement along with another one of our bicycles. Cannondale bicycle is the model pictured except Blue in color. Thanks for your help.

Trek Lime

Location

Ravenswood
4900 block of Damen Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 25, 2020 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Matte Platimum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a unique bicycle model and I haven't seen many out and about.

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?: 
Bike was stored in our locked basement since we've owned it
Incident Description: 
Thieves gained access into our building sometime over the holidays. Bicycle was in a locked basement and stolen along with another one of our bicycles. Thanks for your help.