Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

421 W St. James Place Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011352793S
Size: 
M
Color: 
Cream/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is almost brand new, cream, has black handle bars and a black seat, had a U lock and cable lock around the front that may have been removed when stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was always kept locked to railing of the back porch area of my first floor apartment. I ride the bike to work every day and lock it to the railing over night. When I came out the back porch this afternoon the bike was missing along with the lock. No apparent damage to the railing.

Specialized Roubaix

Location

Metra Station - Central Street
Central Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Reflective black color bike and black racing handle bars. Metal clip in pedals. Odometer mounted to racing handle bars. Aluminum water bottle holder mounted on frame. Black pouch attached behind seat. Older bike in excellent 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 8:00 am until time of theft
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Central Street Metra Station. Bike and look were taken.

Golden Single Speed

Location

4141 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, several white scrapes. Two kryptonite locks looped around seat. “Bike for life” cycle shop sticker

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?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen out of our parking garage at 4141 N Kedzie

Trek Fx 1

Location

Belmont and Hudson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2019 Black Trek FX 1 stepthrough, gently used.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with cable in storage room and lock was cut.

schwinn meridian Tricycle

Location

Sheridan & Balmoral
5400 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
26”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue schwinn meridian tricycle with some minor service on the rear support. Left handle bar grip is cut from the edge.

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 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?: 
2 weeks

ALIGHT 2 DD CITY DISC

Location

Peak Property
4601 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 10, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K08001509
Size: 
XS
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack and fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Front wheel was locked to the bike rack. The frame and rear wheel were removed from the front wheel.

Gravity FSX 1.0

Location

2957
Howard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
L150202603
Size: 
26" tires
Color: 
Red & Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange stripe Continental brand tires, Bumper sticker over Gravity branding logo, many reflective tape adhered on cranks, spokes some on frame.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Unattached 2 car garage door was open for about 4 hours approximately unknowingly.

Yeti DJ (Dirt Jumper)

Location

Moser Condominiums
622 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yeti DJ - black frame, blue flat pedals, with pink Deity grip locks, red hubs, white spank subrosa rims, blue Salsa seat clamp. Had a sticker with my name on it on the right side of the frame, just in front of seat post.

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 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?: 
Five months
Incident Description: 
I discovered the theft today. Had not ridden bike in a while so unsure when theft occurred. Last used bike in November 2022

Specialized Diverge e5

Location

Logan Square
Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0250869095
Size: 
54
Color: 
Smoke gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2 months old. Commuter pedals with toe cages. 2 water bottle cages. Still has the Kozy's Cyclery sticket on the frame-located on the bottom near the chain.

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to a front yard fence. Lock was put back and locked so I am assuming they picked the lock.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Old Town neighborhood, Chicago
1212 LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286XC2294S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with White lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, a little over a year old. Has curved accessories on handlebars, 2 water bottle holders, and head/tail light accessories

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Not much else to add; bike was gone when I went to get it in the morning. No evidence at the scene.

Schwinn Frontier

Location

Berwyn
Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 7, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium Adult Size
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Side bag attached with bike lock inside. Bike more than ten years old with deep sentimental value.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Four hours
Incident Description: 
Garage side door was left unlocked, but theives decided to completely open the full garage door.

Specialized crossroads

Location

Rear parking lot
North Spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue specialized crossroads with drop bars and bar end shifters. Fenders. Brown brooks saddle and bar tape. Was stolen with its mate a green Bianchi volpe with same saddle and tape. Built both up from scratch and have a lot of sentimental value would love to get them baxk

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bikes were locked to our hitch rack on our car. Forgot to bring them in overnight.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Back parking lot
North Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52CM
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown brooks saddle and bar tape. Rear rack.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were locked to a hitch rack on our car. Forgot to bring them in over night. Was paired with a blue Specialized Crossroads with brown brooks saddle and bar too. Built both up from scratch and are of lots of sentimental value to us. Would love if we could get them back

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Metra Station
Main Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Right yellow glow in the dark tape.

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?: 
2 hours

Urban arrow family

Location

Edgewater
1341 W Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large front loading cargo bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Dutch style cargo bike with e- assist. Stickers in the cargo bin of girl mountain biker, Chicago flag, etc. Reflective silver tape around cargo bin. Rear black rack.

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?: 
Main storage location
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into with a crow bar. 3 bikes stolen (including another e- bike), including this one. Nothing else of value taken. Seems like a targeted theft.

Trek FX-2

Location

Alleyway
1431 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU097CO441M
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just had it tuned up last week, 2 new tires, Riverside Bike & Skate (Eau Claire, WI) sticker on frame.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to the bike rack on my car with a combination lock (through wheels onto bike rack) and U lock. I parked my car with the bike locked to it around 9pm, when I came to grab it the next morning, the bike rack had been forcibly removed from my car and discarded down the alleyway. My combination lock was destroyed/cut and left next to bike rack.

Raleigh Mojave 2.0

Location

Midway CTA Station
4612 W. 59th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There's a "Sanchez Bike Shop" sticker on the bottom of the frame, on top of the "R" of Raleigh A masterlock U-lock locked around the steering wheel A black/orange bike repair kit on the top of the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on the indoor rack in the Midway CTA Station around 8:30 PM. It was raining, so I left my bike there overnight. Returned the next morning around 7 AM and did not see my bike there.

Jamis Trail XR Nickel 19'' XL

Location

University of Chicago
927 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Nickel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new/Additional features are bike stand which was screwed on

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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to bike rack (front wheel and frame) on university camps (927 E 57th St) using thick chain. Left it overnight outside because it was raining heavily so couldn’t use bike to get back home. Came back in the morning to see chain cut probably with angle grinder. See photo for description of bike.

Schwinn Women’s Circuit 700c/28” Hybrid Bike

Location

2067 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
63” length, 39.3” height
Color: 
Blue/gray/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2020, essentially brand new, has a thin lime green chain snaking around middle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of our house. The lock must of been picked because it was left unharmed still locked to the bike rack.

Bianchi Torino

Location

4230 N Broadway St, 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK829154M
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large frame gray Bianchi Torino hybrid, with upright riding position, brown handles, and brown seat. Black cupholder and orange bell on handle bars. U lock holder on seat tube. Some small nicks on frame from use.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked storage area under the stairs of our apartment building, behind multiple locked doors and a locked gate. Bike was not locked to anything, as there was not a spot to lock it. Another neighbor’s navy blue bike was also stolen.