Recent Reports

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

Courtyard behind Ranallis
1934 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU030XC4544T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New - Stamp Two pedals - Selle Royal seat - OLight headlight and taillight - Top Tube Bag

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Thief cut the cable going around the pole and rode away with u-lock and cable still attached to the frame

Specialized Langster

Location

2847 N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a pannier rack on the back, limited edition Chicago “Gangster” Langster bike

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Mongoose

Location

2756 N Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Colorado State University registration sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was there day, the next it was gone

Golden cycles Vader fixie

Location

Budakis hot dogs
Damen and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black tri/three spoke back wheel. Black drop bars Used good condition

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: 
Bike was 5 feet away behind me. I was sitting eating outside while a teen took the bike and road away while I chased.

Brodie Tesla

Location

Hi-Lo
1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YA31202191
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Has a rear rack, project529 sticker (FCTDLSP), and sticker from Ride on Again bikes.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
It looks like some type of hydraulic tool was used to pry the lock until it cracked, and then ripped open. I found the lock thrown around the corner.

Trek 7.4 hybrid mens bike

Location

Cloak & dagger
2500 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 017C6882K
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
gray with tape over the main frame covering the Trek name
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black brooks saddle, rear black bike rack, tan & black panaracer tires

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 street sign.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
went to Cloak & dagger to see a band - locked up less then a block away - bike was gone after 2nd set of music.

Trek 2022 FX Sport 5

Location

Home
1446 N. North Park Ave 5F (from garage
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU017XT0178T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red (red/black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new in July. black rack on the back.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
was taken sometime between 9:30 PM on 8/23 and 7:30 AM and 8/24
Incident Description: 
Taken from locked enclosed garage in my condo building. Garage shared with 8 residents. Garage and building locked and secured... yet other bikes now stolen that aren't locked. taken between 9:3 PM on 8/23 and 7:30 AM on 8/24.

Trek Stagger FX1

Location

Home
250 W. Scott St, Unit B
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTu022xc37545
Size: 
s
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. had a kryptonite lock attached to the back black rack, upgraded kickstand, mirror on the left handle bar (if removed, handlebar will have a hole on the side) and had a black Thule Yepp bike seat attached.

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?: 
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 hrs
Incident Description: 
I had locked my bike with a cable lock to our back gate since my kryptonite bike lock was too short to attach it to the actual gate itself. It was there the evening of 8/22/22, as of 11:34 pm, and when I opened the back blinds the next morning, 8/23/22, it was gone in the morning as of 6:35 am. The cable lock had been cut and left behind along with some random items like a pen, a couple coins, a roll of packing tape and a trash picker.

Queen Bess – 70s Raleigh Record conversion

Location

Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Yellow with a hint of sparkle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is the bike: https://www.chicagovelo.com/the-loaner-bike-program-recyclery/queen-bess/ Had the word Queen Bess on the frame but "Bess" was partially scraped off. White wire basket on the front. Updated saddle: Brown Bianchi

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike on a bike rack outside the Logan Theatre on Milwaukee Ave, not directly in front of the theatre but two racks down toward Kedzie. There was another bike on the rack at the time. Bike and lock were missing after 2 hours inside the theatre. Another bike was in it's place, the bike that was previously there was also gone.

Marin Fairfax SC1

Location

Corner of Wells and Goethe, Old Town
1254 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
091851753
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, might have a Chicago Triathlon sticker on it. Light/bright blue color.

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?: 
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?: 
About 1 hour or less
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked on Wells St. at intersection with Goethe in Old Town, on east side of Wells on single bike rack. I locked it up per usual and went across the street. Came out of dentist appt and it was gone.

Specialized Allez Pro ES SLX

Location

North Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike In good shape. Has custom tires. Has a small mount on the center of the handles bars for an odometer.

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

Huffy Parkside

Location

Apartment 1D
953 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
All Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All Black Huffy mountain bike. Has a phone holder on the front.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The Bike was missing from my apartment storage room. No lock or anything left over.

Giant Rove 2-LIV

Location

Home
4714 N TROY ST, 1a
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 20, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K5FK50162
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with orange accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old. Like new condition. Has LIV on the side of the bars. Has a grey phone case holder starched to the handle bars and has a sticker from Antioch Illinois where I bought the bike. The handlebars are flat across.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike is located by our porch stairs. It was pressed against our building, hidden behind wood pallets. When I came back home it wasn’t there. At first I believed my boyfriend put it in the basement but when I asked him the next day he said he didn’t.

Cannondale Synapse

Location

Lenscrafters
2736 N Clark St 60614
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
am85587
Color: 
Black and Green with a green seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105 - drop handle bars. Black and Green. Metal pedals that could be clipped in or stepped on.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked and locked outside of Lenscrafters and yoga studio at 5:45 AM and when returning to unlock at 7:10 AM it was gone. U-Lock was attached to bike rack and left around the bike and cable lock that was used for back wheel. U-Lock was cut with bolt cutters as there is a clear cut through the lock.

Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

Hyde Park
S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Gary Fisher mountain bike from 2000. 26 in wheels, men’s large, blue frame. Old but in fine condition. Side says Gary Fisher and had a white and red sticker. Had a rear wheel rack with a side bag. Handlebar stem had a cool cap that said “all work and no play is no good at all.” Really sad about the loss, the bike has been passed down from family. Thanks for any help!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
I was out of town for the last week, and the bike was missing this morning. It was ripped off of a wooden fence in my apartment complex’s backyard. The frame was u locked and all they left behind was a broken fence post and my helmet.

Unknown

Location

Buena shores
833, W Buena ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 21, 2022 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
White with teal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Works perfectly, now problems

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Merida Crossway

Location

Apartment Patio
3649 N. Hermitage Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White/Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some mild scratches. Some mild rust on chain. Pedals are currently a distinct red/blue/silver. Has lights on front and back. Had a small handpump attached on main stem. Distinct feature is a lockable front suspension. Very distinct bike as this brand is not sold in the US.

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 year
Incident Description: 
Went out of town for a few days, came back on Friday (8/19/22), but realized my bike was missing this morning (8/20/22). My wife's bike was with my bike, but untouched. I had planned on bringing bikes into back of apartment before leaving town, but it was a rush and slipped my mind. Asked a neighbor in the building if he saw anything suspicious, and said on Thursday afternoon (8/18) he found the back gate wide open, meaning someone had climbed it and opened from the inside. His garage was also unlocked, but unsure if anything stolen from there. The bike brand (Merida) stands out as it's not sold here in the US. Have one photo available, looking for some additional ones.

Batavus Utility Bike (BUB)

Location

441 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, had a front basket and an empty rear 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?: 
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Not sure on exact time, but somewhere between 5:30 pm on Aug 18 and noon on Aug 19

Schwinn Hybrid Trailway - Womens

Location

Lakeview East
455 West Wellington Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well worn bike with blue and white 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was on hanging bike rank alongside many others in back corner of a parking garage. Lock was cut and left at the scene.

Trek Verve Women's medium step through

Location

5060 North Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
blacke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looks like new, had (unsure if still there) a blue tag ziptied to bike

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?: 
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?: 
Many weeks