Recent Reports

Giant

Location

814 w aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two water bottle holders on frame with water bottles. black bell on handlbars

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
bike stolen from inside closed single garage

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS 1.0

Location

814 w aldine ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 26, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011032538T
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New within the year. Saddle back frame attached with cloth panier saddle bags attached. mounted U lock on frame

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from inside single car private garage that had been closed.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

2706 W CORTEZ ST Apt 3F
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Rear Rack with yellow Ortleib pannier bag possibly attached to the right side. Water bottle holder on handle bars and cross bar.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I discovered my bike was stolen from inside of a usually locked metal gate in the alley behind my apartment building.

Marín Fairfax 1

Location

1337 w albion ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A23009507
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike. Lock hook is broken and it’s yellow or orange

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike out a few hours and now it’s gone

Black Trinx M136

Location

195 N harbor Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N2151046247029
Color: 
Black and orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was new with some scratches. It has some cyan detailing. It is 21 gears cycle with disc brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours

Giant Cypress Townie

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One waterbottle holder. Front and back lights.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes tied to a tree were stolen and the bike lock was gone.

Nishiki Maricopa

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two waterbottle holders

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were tied together to a tree. The cable combination bike lock was wound though the frames and both front wheels in front of Unos on Ohio St

Scattante R670

Location

Monroe Harbor Marina Office
400 E Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, white handle bar tape (dirty). Bell on top right of handle bar. Shimano clip clipless pedals. Worn Hutchinson tires and broken reflector on front wheel. Has bike pack under seat with a red flashing light attached.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Monroe Harbor marina entrance. When I returned, it was missing. Same day as Chicago Triathlon, so a lot of people in the area. When I arrived, a lady warned me not to park next to a blue bike that had parked next to hers and locked their bike to hers, she'd had their lock cut. I should've taken this as a sign to go elsewhere but I'm an idiot and here we are. Also my lock probably sucked. Feel like a moron.

Specialized Sirrus x 2.0

Location

Apartment
1957 N. Fairfield St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White/light purple/pearlized
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, has a phone stand attached to the right handlebar, had a real bottle cage on the bottom of the bike, and had clipless pedals on both sides. Recently had a multicolored Pleasant Prairie Triathlon sticker with “420” affixed to the seat. No defined dents or scratches. Black seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week since last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked in front of my vehicle in the parking garage at 1957 N. Fairfield Rd. There were complaints of mass theft from the building, and residents were alerted on August 22nd. I noticed my bike was gone where I had locked it with a u lock and rope extension to parking bumper under my vehicle. The lock itself and rope attachment were taken along with the the bike. Helmet was left.

Tern GSD S00 LX

Location

Division & Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
812741027624 ; Frame AA20937835
Size: 
Electric Cargo Bike for Families
Color: 
Beetle Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Cargo Bike for Families, with a bike seat

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
All Year
Incident Description: 
On August 19, 2024, at approximately 01:00 hours, a white male wearing a white cap, white shirt, black backpack, blue jeans, and white shoes used a screw to tamper with and jam the front/main entrance door. After gaining entry, the individual proceeded to the garage door entrance. Inside the garage, using a flashlight and his phone, he searched through and checked all storage cages and closets to see if there was anything valuable to steal. During this time, he moved our child's blue bike and stroller to access other items. The suspect then noticed our blue Tern Family electric bike, which was secured to a shelf. He moved several items in front of our car to clear his path and spent nearly 10 minutes breaking the lock. Once the lock was broken, he attempted to exit through the garage door, but when that failed, he exited with the bike through the same front/main entrance door he had initially used to enter, at approximately 01:15 hours. All of this was recorded by our apartment complex's video camera. The tools required to break the lock were carried in his backpack.

Cannondale Treadwell 3

Location

Belmont Harbor - E Dock
2 W Belmont Harbor Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C37300U50LG
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark Gunmetal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
practically new, only had it for a year. Dark gunmetal green frame, black handlebars, black maxis DTR-1 wheels, has a brass bell on the left handlebar, black rack over the rear wheel, reflectors on wheel spokes. roughly $950

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours outside harbor dock, locked on the bike rack
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at E Dock at Belmont Harbor around 6:15pm, when I returned around 10:15pm, I saw that the cable had been cut and the u-lock was left at the scene

BMC alpenchallenge ac02 - EN14764

Location

4853
Plainfield , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UNKNOWN
Size: 
L
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Race Face pedals. It has a gates belt drive with an 8 speed internal hub, so no chain. The stem cap is a Topeak phone mount which is probably rare for a same bike to have.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was hanging in a shared garage of an alley. No sign of breaking in so the garage door may have been left open by a neighbor. There is no police report because I didn't have the serial number, I mistook the model number socket for a serial number. I'm pretty gutted, this bike was perfect.

Specialized Road Bike

Location

Urban Athlete
4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape. Nice gear shift, new handle bar wrap. Very distinctive yellow frame. Rear wheel just had 3 spokes replaced

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at 5:30 pm on Friday, gone the next day 5pm

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

back of apartment across street from dempster cta stop in evanston
1320 chicago ave
evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike has a black collapsible basket on the back right side, a back light, a phone holder on the handle bars, and a silver wheel and sprocket sticker and green evanston bike registry sticker on the 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 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?: 
One night. I ride my bike everyday and often use this bike rack when it is not in my apartment. It happened in the 24 hours between 4:30 pm august 20th and 4:30pm august 21st
Incident Description: 
It happened in the 24 hours between 4:30 pm august 20th and 4:30pm august 21st. The bike was taken from my apartment buildings bike rack at the back of the building. All the other bikes seem to remain.

Jamis Allegro! A3

Location

Andersonville/Ravenswood
4851 n Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M20I001536
Color: 
Bright blue/teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker from the New York bike room. Large head and tail lights.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It’s always in the garage.
Incident Description: 
Bikes were hanging from the ceiling in an enclosed personal garage behind my apartment building.

liv devote advanced 2 rosewood

Location

Ravenswood metra station
4800 n Ravenswood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K8FZ00845
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Purple/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, it has a quad lock mount on the stem of the bike.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than an hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on bike racks outside of the Ravenswood Metra station entrance

URBAN ARROW FAMILY CARGO LINE

Location

Home
Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
2006906RFMM
Size: 
274cm L x 70cm W x 110cm H
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Urban Arrow Cargo Bike - white frame. Missing the wheel lock on the back wheel. Missing a push button on the right side of the frame (could be the left side).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in the walkway behind a locked gate. The thief somehow got access to the walkway and left with the bike.

Jamis

Location

Montrose Harbor Parking Lot
601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike rake, phone holder, u-lock holder, bell. Stickers on the bars. Used for 7 years, good condition.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to bike rack on parked car near Montrose Beach. Returned and it was gone. Lock doesn’t appear broken.

Schwinn Clear Creek

Location

129 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Partial
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusty. Green squeaky T-Rex in sunglasses on handlebars. Brand new saddle, new front and rear wheels.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to go to work this morning and my bike was gone. It was chained to a deck post in a locked courtyard, no street or alley visibility. I use it to commute, and used it mostly recently on Friday, 8/16/24

Cannondale quick 5 remote highlighter medium

Location

Chefs special
2165 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME90417
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright green / highlighter
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, pedals have dried mulberry residue on them, cell phone holder on handle bars, handle bar extender

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve my bike and it was gone with cut lock and helmet left at the scene