Recent Reports

Vevo Foldable Tricycle

Location

Ravenswood Apartments
4631 N PAULINA ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Large/Adult
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new orange foldable tricycle with white large basket between back wheels. Has a small scuff on back left fender.

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?: 
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?: 
Since June only ridden a few times
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the bike room in my building between 9am 8/13 - 9am 8/14. Bike was locked through back wheels with cable lock. Lock missing along with bike.

Transit Franklin urban 3

Location

Wicker park
2308 w north ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
31-6948-BLU-054
Size: 
Men’s, full sixe
Color: 
Dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark blue bike in good condition

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?: 
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?: 
1 year

Jamis Renegade

Location

Palmer House
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WAKDG0923
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, Jamis Renegade, blue

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

Schwinn Ascension Mountain bike

Location

Merchandise Mart
N Wells st x W Kinzie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S8256TG
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, 1x used!

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
6hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked during my work time, once i leave the building in front of The Merchandising Mart in N Wells x W Kinzie, it was missing!

Charge city electric bike

Location

3812 n pine grove ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very nearly new Charge e-bike with no battery. large frame with high top tube last seen with a black and red handlebar phone carrier

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to window grate of my garden unit apartment around 11pm sunday night, woke up monday morning to the chain cut and the bike gone. i don't remember hearing anything to alert me of the thieves.

Pedal Electric Core 2.0

Location

Apartment
1412 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 9, 2024 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
YD2024-03-0014
Size: 
45" long, 35" seat height, weighs 65lbs - fat off-road tires and a basket on the rear rack
Color: 
Olive Green (w/ black seat and black cargo basket on rear)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in new condition, olive green colored frame, black seat, black cargo rack on the rear, and has rugged off-road tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Around 4:30am on Friday August 9th, someone used tools to force entry into the back door and garage area of our apartment building. Once in the garage, they then proceeded to cut through the lock that was securing my bike to a metal pole and flee the scene. My neighbor heard and saw the break-in, called the police, and the police arrived but did not immediately find the suspect. A police report has been filed. My neighbor described the suspect as a white male with a mustache, baseball cap, and was wearing/carrying a backpack.

Marin

Location

Montrose and marine drive southwest corner
Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue with little bit of grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition it’s blue and has 2 water bottle holders on it.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 10 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up because it had a flat tire so I was going to pick it up with my car and when I came back it was gone

Surly Disc Trucker

Location

S Grove Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M12050755
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown handlebar tape and brown Brooks saddle. Huge Shimano pedals. Most of the decals are gone. Rear cargo rack. bottle opener on downtube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
Theif broke into our backyard before midnight and stole my bike

Fuji Newest 3.0

Location

1600 N Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 9, 2024 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - Pirelli tires - bag mounted at top of the frame by the stem - white pedal clips - also had a green and grey giro helmet stolen

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?: 
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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut and bike was stolen.

DAHON Boardwalk 7-SPD FOLDING BIKE 4130 7 Speed Green

Location

Deaborn and Washington
163 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Folding bike color green

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?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
1hr 15min
Incident Description: 
Bike parked in 163 N Dearborn, bike stole around 8:40pm. A security guy from the building across the street saw how it happened and he said they took out the sit and start riding it

Trek Dual Sport 1 Gen 5

Location

Hyde Park
5428 S. Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Lava orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
From Vitesse Cycle Shop in Bloomington - Normal, IL

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 nights

Cannondale Quick 5 Matte Black

Location

Colectivo Coffee
2530 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YG56952
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A year old, has stretches under the top side of the frame

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike overnight at a bike rack outside of colectivo coffee. The bike was locked around the from frame through the wheel. However, someone was able to take the lock off with only a few cuts on the lock.

Giant Cypress DX

Location

Ukranian Village
W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K16018829
Size: 
Mens - large
Color: 
Gray/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Several years old, but very good condition. Gray with red accents, red water bottle holder, and a comfy/casual aftermarket seat.

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?: 
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?: 
months
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to a bike rack with two Kryptonite u-locks. Thief entered the garage of my condominium and used an angle grinder to cut both locks. I have video footage of this.

Golden Cycles Vader Fixie Bike - Black/Red / 55

Location

732 w bittersweet
732 w bittersweet
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10033511
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black Frame/ Red Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks still pretty new, seat was damaged a little but has a cover over it. Lock was still on front frame, 4 letter lock.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left it overnight outside, went out to go ride to work and it was gone.

Super 73

Location

Erie and Fairbanks
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Bike with Teal seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black road e-bike with teal extra long seat. Has black leopard reflective decals on the fenders.

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?: 
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 hr

GIANT ATX, XS, 27.5”

Location

Stan’s donuts, next to Roosevelt CTA
Wabash & Roosevelt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GIANT
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black with white “GIANT” letters and dark orange accenta
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new model. Black frame with dark orange accents,“GIANT” on the side in white, “ATX” labeled near the wheel and the sizing “XS” with 27.5” wheel lettering.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left chained to bike rack in front of Stan’s donuts, next to Roosevelt CTA.

Monday Motorbike Anza

Location

Equinox Gym
200 W Monroe St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
3252
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Battery cover is sprayed green and has several paint chips from wear and tear. Battery cover is held in place by leather straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike outside of gym in usual spot. When I returned I discovered the bike missing. It looks like they cut the bar connecting the wheel to handlebars as lock was not cut.

Giant

Location

Belomt Heights
Pionerr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Kids
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Light on 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unlocked
Incident Description: 
Kid size Giant mountain bike, orange color, model year 2020

Trek FX3

Location

Henderson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FX31595031D
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek FX3. Dark Red color. Trek lettering on bike graphite color.

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?: 
Bike was on 3rd floor back porch for +1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my back porch on the 3rd floor. Thief entered into the back of our apartment building, up the 3 floors of the back patio and stole bike.

Trek 820

Location

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
Gunnison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 in tires
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is used but taken care of, recently tuned up. 21 Speed. Metallic blue coating with white accents and black rubber hexagonal handle grips. At the time of theft there was a black pouch on the back of the seat that held attachable safety lights. The gear shifting mechanisms on the left handlebar are slightly pitched forward, and there is no clear cover over the numbers.

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 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?: 
Less than a month
Incident Description: 
Bike was initially locked and covered on the back porch of residence. The cover was thrown to the side of the porch and the lock thrown in my trash. I have been sick with Covid all week, and was just notified of the theft today, so it theoretically could have happened earlier.