Recent Reports

Red Schwinn road bike

Location

On Central Park just south of Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
53-56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I got this bike from the thrift store just under 2 years ago so I do not know all the specific make details. However, it is a Schwinn (presumably road) bike. Not sure about exact size but I’d guess 53-56 cm because it worked well for me (5’9). Details to watch out for: This bike had 2 reflectors (red under seat, white on front) when it was stolen. There was also a Planet bike rojo 100 light mounted to the back. On the handlebars, there is a flexible/squishy black phone mount. I also recently got new pedals. They are metal, rather than plain black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Under 48 hours. I last put the bike away on the evening of 12/15. Discovered it missing on afternoon of 12/17.
Incident Description: 
I went down to apartment basement on Friday afternoon 12/17. My bike—which had been leaning against 2 other bikes behind the door on the left of the room—was gone. The helmet (which had been dangling from the handlebars) was sat on a chair. There were a total of 4 other bikes in this room. All of them were still there. Unfortunately, I had not locked the bike up (got too comfortable:,( The lock was also coiled around the handlebars. I’m not sure if I left the correct combo in or if I scrambled it. It appears that the individual also took the lock.

2019 trek fx3

Location

home
616 South Humphrey Avenue,
Oak park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu047c3770P
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
matte black w/ red pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purchased extra wide red pedals instead of normal pedals. will be a village cycle flat tire decal as well

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
garage door had been malfunctioning, and it did not close properly and was left open. when we noticed hours later, my bicycle was missing. we found it listed on facebook marketplace for sale for 160, but it was then sold to a lady named giselle in north lawndale, who we just missed out on buying it from, but was then sold a bike reseller

Trek DS Sport 8.2

Location

Lake Vieiw Apartment
3346 n. Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU148c2284k
Size: 
Adult bike
Color: 
Waterloo Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has an orange life lock, light on front, red light on back, water bottle holder, kickstand etc.

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?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
I left my apartment at 9AM, came home at 3:30PM. Somebody left the garage open and during this time, the bike was stolen.

Liv Alight-2 DD

Location

My home
2857 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in excellent condition! I only rode this beauty for 3 months. It has a silver rack on the back, two silver collapsible baskets on the sides, and the cutest bell that looks like a woodpecker pecking at a tree trunk.

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 not locked, but was stored in my garage
Incident Description: 
My family and I were home and my bike was taken from our garage between 5:00 and 6:30 pm. The person who took it walked in my side gate and entered the garage. Then this person opened the garage door and exited with my bike.

Bianchi Milano

Location

2603 N Hamlin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 13, 2021 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Light green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 3 years old. Attached lock (the folding kind). Purchased from BFF bikes, and I believe has a sticker from them on it.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unknown
Incident Description: 
Someone entered our condo building through and unlatched door and somehow accessed our storage room. A neighbor heard and stopped thief from stealing our long-tail bike, but the Bianchi had already been stolen. Bike was not locked but the bike room was locked (to our knowledge). Apparently there was another door that was not fully latched.

Trek FX 7.4

Location

3538 W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 2016 Trek bike with a bottle cage on the seat post. Also had a broken right gear lever and a bell on the handlebar.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regularly parked there overnight
Incident Description: 
Our home garage was broken into overnight and the bike was stolen from inside.

Fairdale Weekender

Location

Edgebrook cycles
6450 N central ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 10, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
19RM01F485TC
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, stolen from our shop. Flatbar gravel bike with disc brakes and Advent 1x drivetrain (uncommon)

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
On display all day
Incident Description: 
An employee was bringing in bikes that had been on display in front of our bike shop, the bikes are locked while on display. The perpetrator asked for a mask and while the employee had his back turned jumped on the bike a took off.

Retrospec Harper Plus

Location

1312
W Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
HK201026500
Size: 
43 CM
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, single speed black commuter bike. No modifications except headlight/taillight.

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 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?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to friends house for dinner, arrived at 7PM. Locked to light post in front of apartment building for visibility from the window. I left at 9pm and the bike was gone, lock was cut and left in the grass.

Trek Zektor 3

Location

Logan Square
1957 n fairfield ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 28, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A6J5084123
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black bike with pinhead skewer set

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 week
Incident Description: 
Came home from thanksgiving to find bike was gone :( Likely stolen due to theft knowing how to get into garage and seeing my bike there with no car in front.

Schwinn Women’s Trailway

Location

Francis Hall Loyola University Chicago
6314 N. Winthrop Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c/28”
Color: 
Blue (Shiny Violet Blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shiny purple-blue color with teal colored writing 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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Incident Description: 
I noticed my bike as well as a few others were missing when I arrived back at my dorm at around 9:45 pm. My lock had previously been tampered with with burn marks on the combination part. That incident was around 2 months ago.

Specialized sirrus 1.0

Location

Home
2200 block w Byron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men’s
Color: 
Black/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. Has worn metal pedals. U lock attached along the top metal frame in front of seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
About 6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was free standing on my back patio. completely out of sight unless someone was lurking around back courtyard and/or knew what they were looking for.

Motobecane Cafe 21

Location

5456 S. Harper Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Motobecane 3x8 speed. Silver 15in Mens bike. New condition. Black fenders, rear reflector. Flat bars. Bars were narrowed from their original width. Stem inverted to lower handlebars.

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?: 
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 week

Specalized Hotrock

Location

Home
1746 W Rascher Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011477267R
Size: 
Kids 24 inches
Color: 
Black with little pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has the lock hanging between the handles. It has a pink bell on the left side and a water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the back yard with locked gate. Someone most likely picked the lock, entered the back yard and stole the bicycle. The bike was unlocked in back yard, leaned to the fence. We noticed that bicycle was gone at 7 AM, but our neighbor said she heard some noice around 2 AM. The gate that is always locked was wide open.

Trinx M136 Mountain Bike

Location

Lane Technical College Prep High School
Addison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inches (wheel size)
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: Very good. Bike has a bottle holder on the frame and has white markings on one side of the tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
About 7-8 hours.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen at Lane Tech High School, on the fence parallel to the entry to the parking lot from Addison St.

Radwagon 4

Location

825 Oakton St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 26, 2021 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RW4E20B2646
Size: 
Cargo
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black Radwagon 4 electric cargo bike with a black Thule Yepp baby seat on the back cargo seat inside a monkey bar cage, a front basket, light, drink holder, phone holster, and a lot of black reflective striped stickers all over. Our kid's helmets were also attached - a toddler Nutcase in teal with a donut pattern and an adult red Bern helmet.

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 months
Incident Description: 
A kid approached our back gate from the east side of the alley between Oakton and South Ave, just east of Elmwood in Evanston. They tried numerous times to enter our yard through our gate as shown on our security cameras, then came around the front of our house to get into the back yard and enter the garage. He wheeled the bike out the garage, had more difficulty with the back gate with more security footage of this, then walked away with the bike, heading east down the alley.

LeMond Versailles or Volare

Location

West Giddings Street
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 22, 2021 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU206TT015B
Color: 
Silver and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007-2008 Black/silver Carbon fiber Versailles or Volare model Zurich model with Shimano components Bontrager wheels A lot of sentimental value

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?: 
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?: 
Residence, 6 weeks after moving in
Incident Description: 
Two men entered my garage (caught on camera) and stole two bikes locked to each other. The other bike is a black Cannondale (serial no. ZM16807)

Fuji Feather CX

Location

West town
725 N Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
sfj165ic0607k
Color: 
Black on black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 6 years old. Is black all around with random red/crimson bolts on the seat/handle bars.

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?: 
4 years
Incident Description: 
Bike stored in locked garage. Bike itself was not locked. Someone left a pump/helmet in the area but left with the bike.

Trek FX 2

Location

Parc Huron
469 W Huron Street, #1410
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU259C2479P
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise bike with bike lock holder where bottle holder would be.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Owner went to check on bike and it was found to be missing

Trek Dual Sport 1

Location

Northwestern Hospital
251 E Huron St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU032XC2420S
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Charcoal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Phone holder on handlebar and rack on back tire.

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?: 
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: 
Locked bike up on rack outside of Northwestern Hospital on 251 Huron St. for night shift at around 6:50pm. Came out the following morning 11/21 to find it gone. Unclear how they defeated the lock but there was nothing at the scene.

Trek FX 1 DISC

Location

Home
3011 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU051C4675P
Size: 
XL
Color: 
CHARCOAL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a lot of wear and tear on the handle bars from the headlight

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: 
Bikes were locked in the garage - someone used a crowbar to gain entry overnight and stole 2 bikes.