Recent Reports

2022 Marin Presidio 1 - City Commuter Bike

Location

Presidential Apartments
800 Hinman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a water bottle holder and pump holder on bottom frame, and a U-lock holder on the upper frame. There is a small black bell on the handlebars and a repair pouch under the seat. There is a sticker on the top frame saying it is registered with the city of Evanston, and the registration should belong to me.

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?: 
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?: 
A month and a half
Incident Description: 
Noticed another bike was in mine's place the day after I got back from a week-long trip. I think I last saw it a day or so before leaving.

Trek 7.5 FX Livestrong

Location

432 w surf
Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano brakes, road tires, great condition. Had underseat 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from apartment bike room.

2022 Cannondale Treadwell 2 LTD RAW Small

Location

1350 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME26113
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Only rode 2 times prior to theft

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily

2021 Cannondale Top Stone 4 Black Magic XL

Location

420 W Belmont Ave, Apt 25D
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC41583
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Only rode for 1 fall season

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily

Tribe

Location

2639 N Emmett Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Purple/ grey frame, purple seat and handle bars, green rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Within 30 min my bike was stolen from my garage.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

KSquare Apartments
1749 N Wells St. Unit 1111
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2251S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new other than deep scratches to the front fork.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few months, but I checked on it almost daily
Incident Description: 
According to the building security video, an unknown/unauthorized person entered the building and accessed the locked bike storage room. This person then cut the lock to my bike and stole the bike. I found remnants of the cut lock on the floor.

1999 Cannondale R2000

Location

1724 W 21st Street CH1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small (50 cms)
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. Shimano Flight Deck shifter.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I do not know the exact time that it was stolen, only that it was taken from the storage/laundry room underneath our house in the middle of the night.

Trek FX

Location

Apex Condominiums
859 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU256XC2738S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just purchased one month prior to being stolen, new condition.

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 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?: 
2-5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen 3 minutes before I arrived home to my garage parking spot at 859 W Erie St, Chicago 60642. I did not see the bike thiefs, but later weeks we discovered video that captured the theft on video on my the building. My bike was stolen along with my garage neighbor's bike. I attempted to upload photos of the bike thiefs to the below uploads, but the file is too large.

Raleigh Hybrid

Location

933 Belle Plaine Ave
933 West Belle Plain Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black mens hybrid bike. Rear rack installed. May still have rear light 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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Years
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred within a parking garage that tenants have access to. Garage door was malfunctioning and left open.

WethePeople Battleship Dan Kirk Signature BMX

Location

Downtown
Wabash and Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
20"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in good condition. White tires showing evidence of skid burns, frame was covered in stickers and hand-painted artwork, including on the headset. Purchased from Let's Roast Cycles.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was on the front of a CTA bus I was riding on.
Incident Description: 
My son was riding a #60 CTA bus. The bike was on the front storage rack. At some point close to Wabash and Washington, he exited the bus and did not grab the bike. Somewhere between there and the end of the line at the CTA garage at 357 S Kedzie, the bike was removed from the bus. CTA said the bike was not reported to lost and found by the driver and no other garage reported it turned in, either.

Specialized CrossTrail Mechanical Disc

Location

Residence
Grace Street & Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 19, 2022 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920546654P-5680432
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Neon Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Color matched Specialized Grips, Specialized side mounted bike pump, Specialized kickstand, Specialized under-seat pouch containing headlight and tail light, mushroom style bell

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?: 
June 2022
Incident Description: 
Bike was discovered missing from garage on Saturday 11/19 and was last seen on Tuesday 11/15.

Huffy Nighthawk

Location

Cta Blue line
Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I made this Ebike. It has a battery mounted in the center with a chain and a ULock and duct tape. and a hub motor on the back. It has a blue LED throttle.

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?: 
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?: 
CTA uic Halsted stop. Thursday 11/18- sunday 11/20
Incident Description: 
I had come home from visiting my girlfriend. Got off the UIC halstead stop to see my bike missing

Specialized Crossroads Hybrid Women's

Location

Uptown
931 West Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27" tires 48cm/19' frame
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
27 speed, disc brakes, quick release wheels and seat, front suspension, 27" tires, 48cm/19" frame, Women's, like new conditon, back flat rack, puch under seat, and flashing lights on back wheel, bell and holder for front light on handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
My neighbor noticed a number of open packages left opened in our laundry room so I suspect the bike was stollen at this time as I was out of town. Laundry room was unlocked but bike was locked to rack on wall through tire and frame.

Retrospec Amok

Location

Hyde Park
5531 South Everett Avenue, Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TFS232932
Size: 
58cm L
Color: 
Matte Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is lightly used but in very good condition. It has a small taillight and headlight installed, along with a rear rack installed over the rear tire. It has a sticker on the frame, near the middle of the frame's lower bar, for Small Shops bike shop, where I bought it from.

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the locked storage room for the Everett Hyde Park apartment building. It was stolen sometime between the afternoon of November 10th and the early morning of November 16th 2022.

Respect Cycles Mini Velo City Bike

Location

3824 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
one size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
aftermarket items: pink platform pedals, pink riser bars, pink oury grips

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?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
garage door forced open, bikes were hanging from ceiling for storage

2013 Cannondale CAADX 105

Location

3824 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F120617021
Size: 
48
Color: 
Aluminum/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink bar tape, silver rear 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen from garage, appeared that door was forced open, bikes were handing from ceiling for storage.

Advocate Cycles Watchman

Location

Extra Space Storage
1300 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 16, 2022 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
OR15120345S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Titanium (silver)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Titanium fatbike w 4” 45Nrth Vanhelga tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage unit in storage facility requiring code entry to access the building. Exact date unknown, between 9/10/2022 and 11/13/2022

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Comp

Location

1201 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC001070665S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold Stickers on fork. Tan grips. Black and Blue pedals

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?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
Person broke into my condo building. Where they tried braking into one room on the first floor. After realizing nothing was there, they then proceeded to go the basement where he stole my bike.

Diamond

Location

Reside on Roscoe Apartment Building
532 West Roscoe Street, 270
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with Lime green handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, lime green handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
A month
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the apartment bicycle room located in the parking garage of the building. The bike was locked and secured behind a gate door that requires a key fob to access. The bike room has security cameras The bike has an airtag hidden under the bike seat. As of 11/10, the last know location was 7234 W 75th st, Bridgeview, IL 60455. As of right now, the airtag is still active.

2006 Specialized Roubaix Comp

Location

Northwestern University
320 E SUPERIOR STREET
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 28, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STE65D0334
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kept in very good condition. Specialized Roubaix red and black carbon fiber bike with Zertz inserts in front and rear forks and carbon fiber seatpost. New Continental All-season Black edition tires. Red handlebar tape. Small white Upper Peninsula Lakeshore Bike, Marquette, MI sticker/logo on right side of frame near headtube. Carbon fiber FSA SL-K crankset, black Specialized Bennies platform pedals.

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 an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the bike rack in the courtyard at Northwestern University between Searle building and Kellogg Weiboldt Hall. I walked up as the thieves were pulling my bike away from the rack. I yelled and ran after them, but the thief was able to get away and ride my bike Westbound on Superior Street. There appeared to be four of them - two lookouts and two working on my bike. The Starbucks manager actually saw the thief riding my bike away and knew him - he goes by "Black" and hangs out around Hudson and Chicago Avenue. That courtyard is very busy all the time, and I parked my bike in front of an office window. They had cut my lock and somehow flexed it to slip the bike and cable out.