Recent Reports

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike - Forest Green

Location

Municipal Market
2559 west division street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Waiting tochear back from customer service at rad power bike
Size: 
large e bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, just maybe a little dirty from weather conditions. Forest green ebike with LCD display, front and rear wheel guards, front light, big wheels

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?: 
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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into municipal market on corner of rockwell and division. Turned motor off. Locked bike. Went in for wine and rice. Came out and it was gone

Kona Dew

Location

Clybourn Metra station
1641 W. Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 26, 2023 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Terra cotta (orangey brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
*Note: the picture attached was from when the bike was brand new, so saddle, and some components have been replaced since then. There’s a rack on the back with 2 foldable Wald baskets attached, newly replaced silver pedals, chain, and cassette, black owl water bottle cage, pin locks on wheels, mismatched gear shifters/indicators. Have used consistently for 8 years, so the frame has a lot of wear

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?: 
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?: 
About 8.75 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked at the Clybourn Metra station bike racks around 9:30am to catch a train, and when I returned to the station around 6:15pm, my bike, lock, and helmet (locked with the bike) were gone.

Cannondale

Location

The henry
4346 N Honore Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue steering column cap. Blue otter bell

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?: 
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?: 
One month
Incident Description: 
The bike is just gone. Simply put. Will update with police report number when I receive it.

Trek FX3 Disc Stagger

Location

900 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328XC4577S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bike, disc brakes, Thudbuster seatpost - good condition, 1 year old

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?: 
1 hour

Green vintage Schwinn cruiser

Location

5747 N Winthrop Ave, Apt 209
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old rusted green bike with original schwinn green and white saddle

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Month

All-City Space Horse 700c Tiagra

Location

Across from Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School
1753 N Fern Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M20040067
Size: 
46 cm
Color: 
Navy and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. A few minor scratches and dings. New black Jones H bar 2.5 in loop flat handlebars and new road bike shifters. Back rack for hanging panniers.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Cannondale Quick 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
1798 W. Lawerence Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 20, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MC862970
Color: 
Grey with green piping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was far from new with dings, scratches, and a bad need of a tune up. Most distinguished feature would be a dent around the middle of the top bar from when the bike hit the floor hard one day. It had a metal foldable basket on the right side, a gnome bell, and two attachments for the dog (one silver one under the seat and a black one on the 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?: 
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: 
When I arrived to the location of my bike it was no longer there. There was no indication that a bike was even there. The lock and bike were missing. I had an ABUS Granti X Plus 540 U-lock on it.

Leader 725

Location

Halsted and 18th
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 20, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
3036028
Size: 
52
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trispoke in front deep v in back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bus rack
Incident Description: 
It was stolen off the Halsted bike rack going north off of 18th street

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

Dover Court
4611 N Dover St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
40
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a large white paint scuff mark on the front of the frame under the handlebars. There is also a Bike Farm sticker on the bottom of the frame and a mount for a small tire pump.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
several months
Incident Description: 
Went to ride the bike this afternoon and it was gone. The bike has been locked in the storage room for the winter. I last saw it in the storage room approximately 2 weeks ago.

Giant 700c

Location

Mariano’s
1800 W. Lawerence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F9FP04339
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Light Grey/Comcrete
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

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?: 
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

Ride1Up CafeCruiser

Location

353 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FZCJ3220206722
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue CafeCruiser e-bike with rear integrated rack numerous installed accessories including bell, horn, side mirror, phone holder, lights.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
E-bike stolen from outside office building during the day on 3/15/2023, 353 N. Clark St.

Royce Union RMG

Location

Garage (behind residence)
4238 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 13, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17" frame; 27.5" rms
Color: 
Black frame with red ROYCE UNION lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new; perfect condition. No distinguishing marks other than the bright red 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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the garage. When we arrived home from school at 4:00 PM today, we noticed the bike was missing. It is possible we did not notice this morning when we left, so it may have disappeared overnight. We do not have cameras in our garage or pointed at the alley behind our garage.

TWIN SIX STANDARD RANDO COMPLETE BIKE (EXTRA BLACK)

Location

Ipsento
1813 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 13, 2023 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White line on bike. STANDARD RANDO COMPLETE BIKE (EXTRA BLACK)

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen outside of Ipsento - likely handsawed?

Trek KRX

Location

Apartment building
918 W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black and red logo/handlebar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition and just received a tune up. Bike has a cloud 9 seat.

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
A white Caucasian male is seen on video footage entering the bike room and removing bike lock. He then walks out with my bike.

2021 Trek Farley

Location

Home
Wabash Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Nautical Navy to Teal Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom build. Purple headset spacers, pink tire liners, leather on top tube and tip of bike saddle. Dropper post. Custom handlebar and stem setup. Euro style brakes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three weeks
Incident Description: 
STOLEN SURLY FARLEY. If you see this bike, please respond to this post. I was away on a trip, arriving today at 2AM. Got home, and this bike was missing. It was locked to another bike under the stairs of my small condo building. They stole the Farley but not the Surly Steamroller, which had the U-lock around the rear triangle/rear wheel... so they cut the cable and took the fat bike. It is unique looking. If you see it, say something.

1975 Schwin Collegiate

Location

Belmont Sheffield El Station
945 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1975 Schwin Collegiate. Brown. 3-speed.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked inside CTA El station at Belmont and Sheffield - locked up to the bike rack inside the El station

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

My home
N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metal pedals; front wheel and back wheel have different types of air valves

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Permanently - was locked at my residence
Incident Description: 
Woke up in the morning to my bike missing off of my back porch on the third floor, which is enclosed by a wooden gate

Cyrusher XC760 Races Road Bike

Location

5454 S Everett AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White road bike with brown "Charge Spoon" saddle

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Every night
Incident Description: 
On 02/28/23 at 5:30pm my two bicycles were stored in the bike room of my apartment building (Everett Hyde Park, 5454 S. Everett Ave) with their wheels locked up as normal. Each bike had a headlight, tail-light, hand-pump, helmet and saddlebag attached to the frame. At 10:47am on 03/01/23 I received an email from our property manager stating “Hello 5454 S Everett Tenants. I am sorry to announce that there was a break in of the bike room early this morning. I am having the bike room door window replaced and the front door latch guard replaced”. When I got home at 5:30pm on 03/01/23, I went to the bike room and found my bikes and equipment stolen. Our apartment building has a locked lobby/entryway and off of this entryway is the bike room. The landlord implied that the perpetrator broke the latch of the front door, and then broke the window of the bike room door. With the bike room window broken, they could reach through and unlock the door.

Jamis Renegade A1 2020

Location

apartment building
5454 S. Everett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WR9C01531
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Installed black Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders on the front and back tires. Additionally has a black Topeak rack.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Every night
Incident Description: 
On 02/28/23 at 5:30pm my two bicycles were stored in the bike room of my apartment building (Everett Hyde Park, 5454 S. Everett Ave) with their wheels locked up as normal. Each bike had a headlight, tail-light, hand-pump, helmet and saddlebag attached to the frame. At 10:47am on 03/01/23 I received an email from our property manager stating “Hello 5454 S Everett Tenants. I am sorry to announce that there was a break in of the bike room early this morning. I am having the bike room door window replaced and the front door latch guard replaced”. When I got home at 5:30pm on 03/01/23, I went to the bike room and found my bikes and equipment stolen. Our apartment building has a locked lobby/entryway and off of this entryway is the bike room. The landlord implied that the perpetrator broke the latch of the front door, and then broke the window of the bike room door. With the bike room window broken, they could reach through and unlock the door.

Cinelli Vigorelli

Location

1343 W Grand Ave, 1R
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop down handlebars and multicolor frame mostly yellow and black

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 min
Incident Description: 
Stepped inside grocery store for about 5-10 min and came out to he bike stolen