Recent Reports

46cm Trek 400 / True Temper Frame

Location

1429 N FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 12, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red trek bicycle. has a back rack with black milk crate. has 2 water bottle holders on the frame. has a taped up light on the back and a reflective material on the handlebars, and lights on the back wheel spokes. potentially has a sticker on it that says "bike permit; 567 W Lake; 455". Both the wheels are currently black.

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 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: 
The bike was locked to a fence in the back of our home facing the alley. The fence was cut the piece of the fence it was locked to was discarded at the scene. The bike is missing with the lock intact. It went missing some time between 9pm on June 11 2023 and 5am on June 12 2023.

Soma

Location

Wicker park
1428 W. Walton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Silver/aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is all silver/aluminum frame and wheels. Has a small flat stainless steel cargo plate right in front. I had a black pouch on top of cargo plate with bicycle necessities inside. Portable small black air pump located left side of frame. Under the seat has a small gold lock with cable to prevent seat theft and a red battery operated night flasher. Left side of handle bars has a small white battery operated light. Left side of handle bars has a portable back rubber phone carrier. Handle bars have no grips and have some scratches from falling over. No kickstand. Right side of frame says soma in white letters. Pedals have feet holders to prevent your feet from slipping out while riding.i don't have a current photo but I will put one that looks like my bicycle just to get an idea of what to look for.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was parked in back of my apartment building for the night on a bike rack. Woke up early Friday morning to walk my dogs and noticed my bicycle was missing from my property.

ECOTRIC SEAGULL (EBIKE)

Location

Wicker Park
Damen & Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HLT200786446 (CLOSE TO THIS)
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ECOTRIC 26" Electric Bicycle Powerful 1000W Motor 48V/13AH Removable Battery Aluminum Frame Black

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was locked with a cable lock. Lock was also stolen.
Incident Description: 
ECOTRIC 26" Electric Bicycle Powerful 1000W Motor 48V/13AH Removable Battery Aluminum Frame Black

Mokwheel e-bike

Location

Century theater
2828 north Clark street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2023 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Greenish/blueish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new e-bike, looks like a tall mountain bike. Thick frame and fat tires.

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?: 
3-4 hours

Specialized Mountain bike with front suspension / Lime Green

Location

180 N. Wabash Ave
180 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2023 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
53 CM
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition with Red aluminum rims

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Simply walked out of the office building at 180 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL. 60601 at 5 pm. The bike was gone as well as the cable and lock

I'm not sure what kind of bicycle it was.

Location

Wicker park
1428 W. Walton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 16, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not available
Size: 
Medium phame
Color: 
All silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in Good condition. It's an all silver speed bike with one gear. Infront of bicycle has a small flat silver medal carrier for holding cargo which has a black pouch for holding bicycle necessities inside. Left side of bike has a removable air pump. Left side of handle bars has a phone black rubber phone holder. All silver road bicycle with silver rims has original lock nuts. Bicycle has a silver water bottle holder. Grey hard Seat has a small gold lock around it for preventing seat theft. Under seat has a red flasher for night time rides. Handle bars have some scratches from falling over. Does not have a kick stand. Had a red coil prevention lock from target. I have access code.

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?: 
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?: 
For the night
Incident Description: 
After coming outside to walk my dogs this morning. I've noticed a few things missing from my Rear patio. Like a candle and some BBQ stuff. Then I noticed the bike was gone.

Trek 950

Location

Home
1543 W Walton St Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 9, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lugged steel mountain bike frame. Good amount of wear and tear, paint scratches. Clipless pedals (SPD) with small platforms. Shimano Deore rear deraileur. Gray OURY handlebar grips. Black rear rack. Rear taillight mounted to saddle rails. Also stolen: red Chariot trailer (single child carrier seat). ~12 yrs old, branded Chariot (before Thule acquired Chariot). Pictures available upon request.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
(home) 1 day since last used
Incident Description: 
Bike left under a tarp, between patio and parked cars. Locked to itself only, with a Knog Kransky cable lock (rubberized, about 1" thick). Also stolen: chariot bike trailer (single child carrier) Nearby bike was not stolen (locked to patio with heavy duty Kryptonite chain.

Ancheer Am00197

Location

4980 N marine drive
4980 N Marine drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
2424221013404
Size: 
26
Color: 
Red black and zebra stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newish ebike.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Was at a friend's house for a day and two nights and the bike was gone. On the second morning.

FELT VERZA SPEED 50 : 56CM : ORANGE

Location

1458 N. Paulina
Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
2039FFT709
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was orange, black tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Hyper Explorer 27.5"

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
Black with golden and white letters and symbol
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used - Good condition. Big Cushion seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
The bike was locked to the rack using a chain with a padlock and a combination U lock in the front. You cannot even file a police report unless you want to spend at least 60 minutes wasted.

Scott Scale 965

Location

One south wacker drive Building
South Wacker drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29er
Color: 
SLATE GREY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new Bought April 14 With sticker from Perigrine Bicycle studio Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost RockShox Judy 100mm Maxel RideLoc 2-Position Remote Shimano SLX-Deore 12 Speed Shimano Disc Brakes Syncros Rims Maxxis Rekon Race Tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I last saw OSW around 2 PM. I was at work when the incident happened. Other bikes are not touched. It is visible to the public. Last seen from my tracker, it was in the Garfield greenline. As per the by-stander, there was a black pick-up truck with a cover on the back and bikes.

Nishiki Women's Anasazi

Location

3808 W Irving park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACY19 0201213
Size: 
17IN
Color: 
Blue and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bicycle saddle is not the original for Nishiki. I have installed a comfy saddle for it. There is also a small basket bag in front of the bike.

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?: 
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 weeks
Incident Description: 
I am unsure of the exact timing; I was not home.

Cannondale Quick 3 - 2018

Location

Home
2052 W. Webster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ya68436
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Gray with green details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought the bike new in 2019. I made modifications to the bike like added: rack + crate, new peddles and a steering column that adjusts for hight

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 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?: 
One day

GT Adult Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike

Location

Imperial Towers
N Marine Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike with water bottle holder installed, no kick stand, bike's word lock also taken.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked there a couple days and it's now gone. The building has security cameras in the alleys where it might catch who took the bike. But they won't let me see it.

RECOVERED- Cannondale Quick 3

Location

Old post office
W Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Size: 
Jumbo
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some nicks/dings on the frame. Had mountain bike type grips installed (Erhon GP5)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
3-5hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of my place of work, locked around 8am, when I came back out to go home from work the bike was gone (no sign of the broken lock) RECOVERED: On June 29 2023 the victim wrote that Yojimbo's Garage staff had found his bike on Michigan Avenue and used the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry to identify the owner and return the bike.

woom 6 bike

Location

6227 south Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
none
Size: 
size 6
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
its a blue Woom bike with a circle with the size number on the bike. The bike is blue and white with quick release wheels also the front brake is not attached

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?: 
1 or 2 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of my apartment inside of it next to the basement thinking I would put my bike back in a hour but I forgot and when I come back the next day my bike is gone so i think someone stole it

Lectric Xpedition

Location

4907 North Washtenaw Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
LEC220155318
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new heavy duty ebike. Rear seat pads and rail for child transport.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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: 
Lectric Xpedition E-bike was stored in our garage. It was taken sometime during the night, probably jumped fence or opened side gate to gain access to garage.

Specialized electric bike model: Como 3.0

Location

Garage in alley
1326 W School St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Wsbc001073834P
Size: 
Women large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. 2 large panniers on back, broken black plastic bottle holder on bike frame. Cell phone holder on left side of handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Not locked but in garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing when I went to garage after trip out of town. Neighbor next door said she heard noise in backyard night before and garage door opening. When she looked out window She saw nothing.

Dean Titanium Road 62TT

Location

Personal Address
2447 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Titanium Metal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Titanium bike,very good condition, orange break cable housing, the letters DEAN along the down tube were green, orange, blue and pink.

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?: 
8 hours, left unlocked in fenced backyard
Incident Description: 
Got home in a rush, had to finish some time sensitive work. Left bike unlocked in backyard. Forgot bike was left in backyard, found that bike was stolen in the morning. A bicycle was left, presumably belonging to the thief. One neighbor’s camera places a cyclist going north on the alley between Rockwell and Maplewood at 12:50 am.

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Lake View East
Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011454028S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, matte black specialized sirrus 2.0. Could have a kryptonite lock still attached.

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?: 
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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the back alley of my apartment behind a gate and under a set of stairs. Locked to a wooden fence on the frame. The fence was broken so the lock would still be attached to the bike if it hasn’t been removed since.