Recent Reports

Lyft Bike rental

Location

Ida wells drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Lyft bike rental
Size: 
Lyft bike rental
Color: 
Lyft bike rental
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a Lyft bike rental, I tried calling 911 three times to get an officer out there to report it. Happened Sunday 8/22/2021 in Chicago by grant park. No one came out, and now you are charging me for a full bike replacement

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?: 
Wasn’t locked, 1 feet away from me guy jumped on it. Check your 911 records over Saturday and Sunday august 21 and 22 2021
Incident Description: 
I rented a Lyft bike, jumped off it for a minute in downtown chicago and a man ran up and stole the bike. Was around loop area

Raleigh Cadent 2 XL

Location

Lakeview
Janssen and Waveland Alley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SSA20J03604
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen from my back patio in the afternoon of August 26th.

Trek FX1

Location

1200 North Ashland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light scratches on the top of frame next to handlebars. Large steel pedals. Gel material for handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a city street sign. Someone unbolted the street sign and stole the bike. The crime was in front of a security camera.

Specialized Allez

Location

Apartment
924 E61st Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame, carbon fork. Yellow bar tape, fluorescent rainbow pedals.

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 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?: 
A few days.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in a locked storage room. My partner had used it recently to ride to the community garden. Bike was not itself left locked to anything after this most recent ride.

Specialized Women's Sirrus Sport

Location

Broadyway Place
5427 N Broadway Street, #3G
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
TEMP1051484
Size: 
M
Color: 
Lilac/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a hand tire pump and water bottle holder on the bottom bar frame. Also has attached flashing lights for visibility - one on back of seat adjuster and one on front handlebars. . Excellent condition

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 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?: 
It is stored here when not in use
Incident Description: 
Bike is stored in a secure parking garage on a storage rack. Upon going down, bike lock was cut and bike stolen. The week before, our green specialized mountain bike was stolen from the same location and a red specialized bike in the same garage appeared to have attempted to be stolen. The additional bike attached with the lock was not taken (not a specialized bike).

Schwinn Suburbia (21 speed)

Location

CTA fullerton stop
fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26”
Color: 
blue, white, grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
dark blue schwinn bike with white in the middle and silver towards the front. it had the mount part of my phone mount 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?: 
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 24 hours, locked in CTA fullerton station
Incident Description: 
bike was locked in CTA fullerton station to bike rack

Cannondale Trail 7

Location

2518 N. Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
AB70379
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 mo old bike looked new - Black mountain bike with grey accents - front and rear 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from unattached garage along with other items.

Schwinn Wolrdsport

Location

1735 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
25
Color: 
Blue & Silver - Yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition for a vintage bike. Brand new black Continental tires on the front and rear. Rechargeable USB lights are attached to the front and back.

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 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?: 
0-5 hours
Incident Description: 
Since the U-lock was left attached to the pole, I think the lock was picked somehow.

Huffy Bike - 27.5 Carom Mens 14 speed gravel bike

Location

2920 N Albany Ave, Apt 1W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 20, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
black with gray and blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. had a pouch attached under the seat scratches on topside of frame just behind the handlebars from old lock.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike is locked in an outdoor path that is within apartment property (access to back doors and stairs). The bike was locked to a chain-link fence to the long horizontal pole. I walk out in the morning and see only broken pieces of the lock on the ground. The back alley door does not always lock properly and the thief may have been able to simply push the gate open and steal the bike. there is no other evidence aside from a few small pieces of the lock. The picture attached is from a website, but it is the exact model and style.

Focus Culebro 2013 black

Location

DuSable Harbor walkway
117 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
01064
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a saddle bag, bento bag and a Pleasant Prairie Race sticker on stem

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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack along walking path near DuSable Harbor

Trek

Location

Apartment Complex
640 Hinman ave ,
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black with with accents,
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, cup holder, kick stand, has a green city of Evanston registration 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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole. Hidden in the back porch basement stairs. Bike was locked to a large wooden pole. Located in Evanston but located 3 blocks away from Chicago

Trek FX2

Location

5405 S Ridgewood Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5 in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bell, added handle bars that turn upwards

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?: 
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?: 
Locked with Kryptonite and wire that extended around frame and back wheel
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut. The front wheel was the only thing locked to bike shed post with U-lock. Cable was threaded through frame and back wheel and through U-lock.

Schwinn Paramount 564

Location

Humboldt Park
3211 W Beach Ave, Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
OK condition, paint chipping off in places, converted to a single speed by removing the rear derailleur but kept shifting cables and the front derailleur in place , the quill seatpost is cracked and can shift from side to side (the seatpost actually sits on top of wooden dowel rods that I put in the downtube to keep it at the right height), pedals had plastic straps before breaking off, Continental brand Gator Skin tires

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Between 1pm Sunday Aug. 15 and 11:30am Tuesday Aug. 17, the bike was taken from the upper landing (3rd floor) of my apartment building's front stairwell. I often leave my bike unlocked in the stairwell since there is little foot traffic and the front entrance is always locked, provided the door is closed!

Jamis SX Durango Mountian bike, 19"

Location

My apartment
3110 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Silver with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. 21 speed. High quality gear shifters, disk brakes, shocks.

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Sombody damaged my bike lock. I taped it and used it as the metal inner chain was unhurt. They came and sawed it off completely and took the lock

Trek Domane

Location

40 E Oak St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Trek Road Bike with red lettering. Silver Shimano pedals with clip-in functionality on one side

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 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?: 
1-12hrs
Incident Description: 
Left my black trek road bike locked outside of 40 E Oak. I locked it around 9pm on 8/16 and went to unlock it the next day around 9am (8/17) and it was missing.

Trek FX7.2

Location

Lurie Children’s Hospital
Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours

Bianchi C-Sport 2

Location

Clark and School
907 W. School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is only a few years old and in good condition aside from wear on the handlebar grips. Water bottle holder and lock are 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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of my building at Clark and School to a bike rack overnight and was gone in the morning.

Marin Nicasio

Location

638 Hinman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handlebar tape secured by white tape on the ends. Continental tires, saddlebag, front and rear led rechargeable lights, pedals are clipless on one side, platform on other.

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
1 day

Kona Jake the Snake

Location

Alley of Washtenaw and Schubert
2639 N Washtenaw Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No washer on rear rod holding rear tire together since my son's trailer had to go on it. Phone mount up front and lights on front and back, as well as,under seat bag.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight always
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage connected to my son's trailer and he was there 5 minutes taking it apart.

1996 Reynolds Little 500 Bike

Location

1749 w Chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
50CM
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in used condition but it was recently rebuilt by Comrade Cycles so it works perfectly.

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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I got my bike out of our locked storage area. Before I took off I realized I had forgot my wallet so I ran upstairs really quick to get it before I headed out and when I came back the bike was gone.