Recent Reports

Specialized AWOL

Location

Private, detached, and enclosed home garage
4710 N Talman Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC609000258N
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized AWOL (matte black), 1x11 drivetrain, front rack with Wald basket, black metal SKS fenders, SOMA Shikoro tires gumwall, Brooks saddle, scratched Thomson seatpost, Paul Components Boxcar stem

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
Locked up in garage at 7:00 p.m. on 04/22; neighbor noticed door open, chain cut, and bike gone at 7:00 a.m. 04/23.
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in enclosed, locked garage at around 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 22nd. Upstairs neighbor, who shares garage, texted at 7:15 am on Friday, April 23rd to report that someone had broken into the garage and that my bike was gone. Thief/thieves clearly had a cutting device as my ABUS chain lock was cleanly cut through. Neighbor's thick Kryptonite chain lock was also cut through but seems as if thief/thieves gave up as they had two other Kryptonite chains on their bikes. Chain was around the frame of my bike and daughter's bike with daughter's bike locked with cable and u-lock to very thick metal arm of shelf that is securely attached to the wall of the garage. Seems as if thief/thieves forced garage door open. It was locked but is a light door/not a heavy-duty mechanism.

Framed Oslo

Location

Lawrence Red Line Station
1117 W. Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown, wide seat. Chain Case with a "Five Iron Frenzy" sticker on it. Aftermarket Schwalbe Marathon Tires

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived at the Lawrence CTA Red Line station at 7:45am and locked up my bike. This is a rack under the tracks right next to the station entrance - on the sidewalk. When I arrived at 8pm, it was gone - no lock was found at the scene.

Priority Classic Plus Gotham

Location

Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PTCF19I0238
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front rack, fenders, 2 bike bags, yellow kryptonite lock, electrical tape around back area of top tube

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
daily
Incident Description: 
thief got into garage, left his bike and took mine

Public C9

Location

North Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ACH29E00908
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light Blue bike with step through frame, white wheels, and a front 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored for the season (not locked)
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen overnight

Trek CrossRip

Location

2130 W Farragut Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium - 56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, small light on handlebars, u-lock attached to left rear part of frame

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from garage and noticed missing later that evening (1am Apr 22 2021)

Pure fix Juliet

Location

West town
1359 w Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58, maybe?
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a green water cage and only front brakes. There’s an animal sticker on it, in maroon.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 years, steadily for the last six months.
Incident Description: 
I entered the locked room in the back and the bike and lock were gone off the hanging rack.

Trek 7300

Location

2617 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU346C2458H
Size: 
16
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike did have a bike and roll blue pouch on the front handlebars. It has a kickstand and water bottle cage. The bike is in 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For months
Incident Description: 
Resident left garage door open the morning of April 20th, 2021. An intruder came in around noon and stole 2 bikes from the garage. We do have a video of the intruder taking the Trek bike.

Giant Invite 2

Location

St. Matthias School
4910 N Claremont St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
gq507223
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Turquoise/ Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aqua handlebar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours. Locked in fenced in playground area at school.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to front wheel. Front wheel was removed and rest of bike stolen. We have very clear video of the theft.

Specialized Sirrus 1.0 Purple

Location

2324 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 18, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011058418R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Specialized bike. Has a black bottle holder on the frame and LED lights on the front and rear.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months (5 days since last time I rode it)
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in my building and in a storage cage within that storage room. The storage cage was locked with a combination chain lock. The locked was picked/opened, cage was opened, two bikes including mine were stolen.

Specialized Sirrus BLK/WHT

Location

2324 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 18, 2021 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
2200003447552
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. It has a U-lock bracket on the main frame. Black water bottle holder. No kick stand. Front and rear bike lights.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since October 2020
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage room in a locked storage cage in my building.

Raleigh Detour

Location

Broadway & Melrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a bluetooth light on it w/turn signals (light was taped on under the seat with black electrical tape). Has green clip on lights on both tires. Tires are key locked.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

Trek 7.0

Location

S Archer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 16, 2021 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328C1114K
Size: 
Medium/Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used, distinctive clean mark on left side of handle bar from lost bell. Front wheel has a plastic quick release.

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?: 
5 minutes tops.
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike in front of a Hair Salon in Chinatown while going to get tea, saw a few sketchy people but nothing out of the ordinary. Went upstairs to pick up my order and while standing in line i looked over and the bike was gone.

PEUGEOT Versailles

Location

3923
W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47”
Color: 
White with Orange and Blue Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a vintage 1982 Peugeot Versailles. Thierry Style bike with 24” wheel in front and 700cc in back. Hand built wheels. Stripe decals are fading. Customs cut handle bars.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a private deck with a u Lock to the deck. Deck was broken to free bike with U lock still on it. U Lock kryptonite RJ1269

2018 Model-Liv Avail SL2

Location

1911 W. Winona
W Winona
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Gw17g3353
Color: 
Black, blue lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Close to brand new, clip in peddles

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?: 
Storage room.
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 week
Incident Description: 
My fiancé locked our bikes in our storage unit. My bike including hers were both taken. I unfortunately do not have the serial number for mine so I am unable to register. However it was also a road bike, black and gray with red lettering lamondes model. My fiancé noticed someone near our gated entry way that looked out of place that could have been paying attention when she put them away the other day. But she can’t remember exactly what they looked like. The bikes were inside of a locked storage facility inside of a locked courtyard.

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Park Place Towers
655 W Irving Park Rd
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 27, 2020 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Khaki Green bicycle with rear saddle bag and custom green pedals

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 street sign.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I arrived back at my building after stopping at the grocery store. My bike was left locked directly in front of 655 W Irving Park Road. I went into my apartment in order to drop my groceries off, I had two locks on my bike (one large collapsable ulock and one cable lock around the rear tire) when I came back to my back (less than 30 minutes had passed) the lock had been cut completely and left at the scene and my back was gone. I asked my building to review security camera footage but they were unable to determine who had stolen my bike at the time.

Trek FX3

Location

Winnemac apartment building
1456 W Winnemac Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU105JC1199R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack, very 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from front of building

2020 Kona Shield XL

Location

3808 N Keeler Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 10, 2021 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F99LK3701
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has a rack on the back of the bike.

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?: 
~5 months
Incident Description: 
Person went into our garage and stole bike off of hanging rack.

Fyxation Pixel Single Speed Olive Green

Location

My apartment
1528 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 10, 2021 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNP2007041
Size: 
50cm x 54cm x 58cm frame, 32h hubs
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single-speed olive green bike, bought it literally last Saturday. Fxyation Pixel Single Speed Olive Green 50

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike yesterday evening (April 6) around 8pm, locked the frame to a metal railing in my alley, checked the cable combination lock to make sure it was secure, and went to bed. Took the dog for a morning walk and it was there, then came outside at 5pm and it was gone. I bought it at Comrade Cycles on 4/3 and they have put a mark on my account in case anyone brings it in. Bright color, so it's easy to spot.

Raleigh Cadent 2

Location

Anthony Wolfe
2526 Victor Ave
Glenview , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U14YK17637
Size: 
Sm/15
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had 3 attachments, a head light, phone holder, and speedometer in the middle. The Raleigh logo was a dark gray against a light gray frame.

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken in the middle of night. Let my friend borrow it to go to the 606 after he got back with my roomies and the next morning it wasn't in my staircase. The door should've been locked but I did not see any forced entry. I've been in the logan square area for a year and have had no troubles

Schwinn

Location

600 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair

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?: 
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?: 
2 Hours