Recent Reports

Giant

Location

Apartment building - Racine Ave. & 19th Pl.
1919 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark green and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant bike that is dark green and silver. Says "Spokes Naperville, IL" on the side of the frame. Has a large grey cushioned seat. The bike is old and has some rusting. Was purchased in the early 2000s.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about a week
Incident Description: 
The bike was last seen on the back porch before 1:30pm on Saturday July 6th, 2024 and was discovered missing on July 8th 2024. It could have gone missing anytime between 1:30pm on 7/6 and 1pm on 7/8. The bike was not locked to anything however the porch is enclosed with a locked fence. Someone either broke into the locked fence or it was left open by another person in the building.

Bianchi Sienna

Location

Peterson Woods Neighborhood
5620 N. Virginia
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK497823S
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Black with silver fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
also has a bike lock, water bottle mount, and bike light mount

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
found the garage broken in to and bikes gone.

Bianchi Iseo

Location

Peterson Woods Neighborhood
5620 N. Virginia
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK827726R
Size: 
26"?
Color: 
dark green with black fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Also has a bike rack, water bottle holder, and bike light

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I found the door open around 11am; we estimated that the thief came in in the middle of the night. They broke the padlock off of the door and stole the bikes that were unlocked inside.

specialized sirrus x 4.0

Location

1465 w Carmen 3e
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC024010893S
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow specialized beam bag

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 day

Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike

Location

Rogers park
7618 n Eastlake ter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Military green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
10hours
Incident Description: 
The wheel was left behind. They took the rest of the bike

Priority bikes, Turi

Location

Lakeview
Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PTGL22B0305
Size: 
19/Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new with some scratch marks and a abus lock

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?: 
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?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
Taking advantage of the fireworks someone came to our back porch and broke the wooden fence to free the bike while we were not home

Trek FX-3

Location

Cortland Towers Condo
2720 W Cortland St, Apt 105
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU106XC4326T
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer Trek bike, speaker attached to 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Several bikes stolen from condo garage building

Schwinn Ingersoll 700c

Location

5615 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had everything I use to commute with my kid.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone sawed the lock.

Bmx

Location

One stop comics
111 s Ridgeland
Oak park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
18 inch
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very fine condition. Sporty “freestyle”

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Silver BMX “freestyle “

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

1928 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606105854H
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Included a kickstand, red/tan storage bag, taillight and speedometer.

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?: 
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?: 
Multiple Days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from communal garage in condo building. Likely between 7/1/24 at 9:00pm and 7/2/24 at 9:45AM. Bike was u-locked through front wheel to another bike. Front wheel and other bike were not stolen.

REV CTY 24 Kids' Bike

Location

1039 Garfield st
Oak park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24 in
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
green kids bike with paded seat and cell phone holder on handelbars. Pouch bag attached to the stem

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?: 
every day

Specialized Sirrus 3.0

Location

Office Building
303 W Madison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 5, 2024 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011246638S
Size: 
xxs
Color: 
turq/blk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes

Motobecane, road bike

Location

3836 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red frame, black handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Motobecane 10speed bike with down tube shifters, a black rear rack, black milk create, Ulock attached to down tube, silver tire rims, and phone mount

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked up there for about 3mo after each ride
Incident Description: 
I walked my dog around 11:30pm and the bike was still locked up and present, when I walked my dog on the morning of the 30th the bike was gone.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

6118 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA68991
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ortlieb Up town city basket in the front. Disk brakes, chain slightly rusted. It has a sticker with the number "45" on it (registration with my condo).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I was out of town when the bike was taken from my condo garage in Edgewater, sometime between the 11th and the 26th of June.

Fyxation Eastside / Lakefront Brewery special edition

Location

Tough
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 28, 2024 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow trim on fork and rear of bike.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only a year old, in great shape. Basic handlebars/pedals. Again, has Lakefront Brewery logo on frame in super obvious lettering.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
My son rode his bike to XSport Fitness on Tough in Lincolnwood. Bike was gone when he came out around 8pm.

Hybrid white and silver Specialized

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple bottle holder

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at rainbow bike rack on Halsted and Melrose during Pride. When I returned, it was gone.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

3531 W Hirsch St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, with black frame, black rear rack and fenders, and drop handlebars with brown tape.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage behind house.

Trek Domane AL 3

Location

501 E 32nd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU205C9294T
Size: 
61
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new size 61 Trek Domane AL3 road bike with neon TREK logo on the frame

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

Specialized - Sirrus 2.0 - Vivid Coral

Location

Ravenswood
4838 N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011209480R
Size: 
S
Color: 
VIVID CORAL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, have used it throughout the 4 years I've had it pretty gently. I bought in Nashville, it DID have a "Bike East Nashville" bell, but the thief took it off. I have never seen another vivid coral Specialized bike in the wild, so it is VERY distinguishable. The thief tried to sell it on marketplace, but they pulled the listing saying their roommate wanted it. Here is the pulled listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/HEPh1CBxwmMgcAMj/?mibextid=kL3p88 Although cut off, the serial number matches-- they must have registered it within the past two days. I have the receipt and police report (June 26th) to prove it.

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?: 
1.5 Hrs
Incident Description: 
I was visiting some friends who live in this building, left my bike unlocked in a locked entrance vestibule. The unit is tucked away, so I figured I would be safe for an hour and some change. I come back, and the bike is gone. Walking down the street, I find my bike bag strewn across the sidewalk. They were heading south. I filed a police report that night. They listed the bike around 8pm on Friday, June 28th. I was in contact with the lister until they abruptly pulled the listing from FB marketplace, claiming that their roommate actually wants the bike. This is where they listed for pickup: 3709 N Sheffield They claim to be named Zoe Jewell on Facebook.

Decathlon Triban

Location

Lakeview
1300 West Eddy Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Everything in working condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through front wheel. People unscrewed wheel from bike frame and stole the bike. It was in a gated back yard, so the fence was jumped.