Recent Reports

Jamis Sonik

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WK6600136
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016. Aluminum frame. Black rims and camo seat bag. vittoria tires. 700c black rims. drop bars with black tape and front and rear brakes. free wheel single speed. not fixie.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
3 hispanic males from ages 17-25 approximately 5'7", two skinny, one heavier. entered my garage and walked away with two of my bikes. Both were locked with a U lock to back tire to frame.

State All Road 6061

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2100288
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New in 2021. Some light chips on the frame. Black State seat, and Black state 700c rims with vittoria all road/gravel tires. black bar wrap tape. black State shifter/brake handles with some scrapes from falls.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
I have video of three hispanic males, 5'7" In height. Two were skinny, one was heavier set.

Retrospec Beaumont

Location

2303 W Charleston St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 29, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint green bike with curved step-through frame.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
We noticed the bike was missing on this day. It was locked to a metal fence in a fenced area to the side of our apartment building.

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike - Forest Green

Location

230 W Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange child seat. Front basket. Attached front light is broken and a removable light was on the basket. Had a ABUS Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500 Folding Lock attached. Back axel had an attachment for a trailer.

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
Incident Description: 
Last seen on 11/22/24. Noted missing on 11/30.

HeyBike CityRun

Location

Home Garage
5050 N. Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new. It's an electric bike with light brown leather accents and a back basket.

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?: 
a year.
Incident Description: 
We only noticed the bike was missing over the weekend. It was there mid-week, but might have been taken any time from November 20 - 23. We were working in the yard and in and out of the garage on November 23, so the door may have been open briefly.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

1751 W. Olive Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN22077428
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in fair condition, with some scratches to the frame from u-lock rubbing against frame. There is a black Wald basket mounted to the front handlebars and front and back lights

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?: 
6 hours approximately
Incident Description: 
I left home at about 11:30am today and when my wife got home later at about 5:15pm my bike was missing from our garage.

Cannondale Optimo 4

Location

TMC, a division of CH Robinson Worldwide
315 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FC43395
Size: 
58
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow U-Lock on frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from "secure" bike room at my office building. unfortunately, bike room is not secure and can be accessed by anybody walking in from the street while the garage door is wide open.

Cannondale Topstone 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC56760
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black (Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue pedals and a black bell on the right aide of the handle bar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at the corner of Ravenswood and Leland by the Ravenswood Metra station. Kryptonite bike lock was put through the bike frame, rear wheel and bike post Bike lock was defeated with what appears to be an angle grinder. Helmet and broken lock were left behind.

Ride1up Revv1

Location

Building storage area
2435 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
100 pounds
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Bike and helmet were missing when I went to take it to work. There is no battery attached to the bike (I had it stored separately)

Trek Dual Sport Gen2

Location

Nordstrom rack store sidewalk
101 E Chicago Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC1812U
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Dual Sport Gen 2 Gray Trek bike. There was a blue sticker on the seat frame.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
30 minutes

State Bicycle Co 4130

Location

Residential garage
900 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2403145
Size: 
55
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new single gear State Bicycle Co 4130 bicycle

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?: 
1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open, making bike visible from alleyway. The bike was not affixed to an object, but U-lock attaching wheel to frame would have prevented thief from riding away with bike, so was likely transported away by vehicle.

Salsa Vaya

Location

1315 West Rosedale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tubus panier rack; brooks saddle; time atac pedals.

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?: 
Not locked, was in personal garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage and someone gained entry to the garage and took the bike.

Fuji- Royale

Location

Corboy Law Center- Loyola
25 E Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji Royale bike; only front tire left (frame and rear tire stolen), straight handle bars, worn bike seat, fairly unique pedals, Trigger (aka Thumb) Shifters, has “Alberto’s. Highland Park” logo on frame. Thank you very much.

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, however unknown when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Bike Bike stolen between 9:00am to 5:30pm; bike secured with Kryptonite Kryptoflex double loop cable and U Lock. Loop cable was cut. Bike secured on Loyola Corboy Law bike rack.

TREK MARLIN 6

Location

Resedential single family home (garage stored)
2045 W. Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
not known
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good, Had a black basket on front, lights installed.

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?: 
Bike was stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
Between 1 AM and 7:30 AM on Novemeber 16, 2024. A Criminal entered our front gate walked to the rear of our property between the hours of 1 AM to 7:30 AM. They entered our garage and stole my TREK Marlin 6 bike (Mountain bike) Similar to this link but a NAVY BLUE. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-6/p/28787/?avad=220733_b3d649919

Trek DUAL SPORT 2 M GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU214XC0269T
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Chain is slightly broken.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek DUEL SPORT 2 S MULSANNE GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU285XC0166T
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Bike. May have chicago triathlon orange sticker still attached to it. Avocado bell. Broken front reflector.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek FX2

Location

near bad coffee
Berteau and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTu028XC25035
Size: 
m
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 3.5 year old bike so good condition, however, the right handle bar near the stem has the black scraped off because I kept the u-lock there during use

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 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?: 
2ish hours
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike at Berteau and Ravenswood on the northeast side of the street where there are three bike racks. I attached the ulock to my frame and the rack along with the smaller secondary lock through the front wheel and then attached to the main ulock. I also put my helmet strap in the lock. I went to a nearby cafe, Bad Coffee, for 2ish hours and came back to find no trace of my bike, accessories, the lock, nada.

PUBLIC R24 - Black / X-Small

Location

1906 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
37102
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is 5 years old and in good condition. It has a red back rack and a basket that can be removed.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on Saturday evening. I believe I locked the frame as I usually do. I locked the bike to a street sign on the side of my building on W 19th Street and S Halsted. The lock remained around the street sign but the bike was gone Along with my helmet.

Priority Bicycle: Gotham Edition

Location

Aon Center
Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooklyn Bicycles basket attached

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?: 
1 hour

2009 Batavus 1-2 Have

Location

2724 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
28
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch bike, heavy, steel frame, chain cover, 3 speed, disc brakes, broken wheel lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
unlocked, 8 years, u lock mounted on frame
Incident Description: 
happened overnight between 10pm & 8am