Recent Reports

Gravity Aluminum Road Bike

Location

2645 W Wabansia Ave 1F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame, 26" tires
Color: 
Aluminum/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has an aluminum frame, with the word "GRAVITY" printed in black along the down tube and a distinctive yellow sticker with the name "Goodbike" placed on the seat tube. The bike has black drop bars, a black & silver seat, a black carbon fiber front fork, and a black rear "Planet Bike Eco Rack". The drivetrain consists of 3 chainrings in the front and a 7 speed cassette in the rear. Black flat pedals with orange reflective tape on the front & back. Shimano Sora gear shifters. (The pictured "Bagu" wood basket is no longer attached to the rear rack.)

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It has been locked in this spot for about a week, but was used within hours before the theft.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen sometime between 4pm, when I had last ridden and seen the bike, and 8pm, when I noticed it was missing. The bike was locked to a metal support beam on the side walkway of my apartment. This walkway is behind a locked exterior gate, but either front or rear gate may have been left open by other apartment tenants. My cable lock was cut and left on the ground nearby. A nearby unlocked bike in much less ridable condition was left untouched.

Specialized Crossroad 8 - B21156105

Location

4710 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc711046678k
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Front and back fenders. Rear rack. Black panniers in rear.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn’t locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was left outside residents for 20 minutes in gated area, stolen upon return.

Cervelo p2 triathlon bike, 2015 Zipp 60 wheel set

Location

Streeterville
McClurg & Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a triathlon bike with front elbow handle bars and drop down bars. Frame is white carbon fiber with blue lettering that says “Cervelo”

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
2 men stole my bike including the helmet, bike light( bike frame with both wheels and the lock.

Fyxation Pixel

Location

Apartment building
6344 N Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
58cm (XL)
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand-new. Barely used. Brown handle grips and brown lines on tires.

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?: 
Bike was in basement of apartment building since fall 2022. Someone had left outside-facing basement door unlocked.
Incident Description: 
Stolen between May 9 - 11. That's all I know. A neighbor in my building had left the outside-facing basement door unlocked.

Specialized Langster (0028 F1U)

Location

Humbold Park
2637 W Hirsch St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
P4IF10028
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
50cm Specialized Langster (0028 F1U). Grey SPECIALIZED bike with orange wheels and orange handles. Working bikes sticker above specialized logo.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen at 3:20AM from my front yard gate. The individual who took it was a black man around their 30s/40s aroun 5'5-5'8' wearing a grey backpack with orange inside jeans, sneakers and a face mask.

Bianchi Volpe

Location

919 N Campbell Ave #1S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
STOLEN CUSTOM BIANCHI VOLPE custom Bianchi Volpe - kitted out in all Brooks accessories Grips/Tape black leather () Saddle B17 () Rack black low profile Fender Portland Design Works - black matte Full Metal Fenders - City () Water Bottle Cage x2 black Other black Isle Of Wight Saddle Bags (Brooks England LTD.) Other black oil cloth (Brooks England LTD.) Basket front cage with bag attached (Portland Design Works)

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
stolen from Ukrainian Village yard 5/10 5:45pm

Specialized Diverge

Location

Blue Cross Blue Shield
300 E Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602238000N
Size: 
54
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a silver triangle bag attached to the seat tube, front and rear black metal fenders, and a black phone holder attached to the handlebars. There is also a bit of green paracord wrapped around one side of the rear fender support.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Max 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked at 9am-ish at 300 E Randolph on 5/10/23, came out at 5pm and was gone.

Schwinn

Location

North talman ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
082093298
Size: 
28”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, but back tire can be flat sometimes

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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
We have a video of someone in a hood coming into our yard and taking our bike at 9:18 PM.

Sixthreezero EVRYjourney

Location

2618 W Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
Periwinkle Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's 26" 7-Speed Speed Step-Through Touring Hybrid Bicycle with pink trim on wheels

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?: 
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 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of shared garage.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

Apartment Building
Wayne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 7, 2023 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334XC104TR
Size: 
M/17.5
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame in good condition, rusty chain, back wheel fender and a soccer ball bell.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was most likely taken overnight, I locked it up around 11pm on 5/7 and discovered it missing along with the wood post it was locked to around 2:30pm.

Cannondale Co2 F7 Feminine

Location

West Town
1421 West Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
70701245
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Saddlebags, sticker from Great Allegheny Passage ride, mismatching 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

Location

Garage/Alley
2650 West Walton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011249729S
Size: 
Medium -- Fits 5'5 - 5'9 Women; 165-175cm
Color: 
SATIN CAST BLACK / BLACK / SATIN BLACK REFLECTIVE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, excellent condition. The bike has tubeless tires -- Pathfinder Pro 2BR 700x38C. Smaller lights attached to the front and rear. A heavy duty bordo 6500 xplus) folding lock securing the front wheel to the bike frame. Folding lock has a bracket permanently attached to the down tube of the bike frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Day to day storage. I was traveling overseas so had not ridden in a month.
Incident Description: 
Sometime in the past week (first few days of May) a new specialized sirrus hybrid commuter/fitness bike was stolen from our locked garage. The bike itself was stored at the back of the garage behind 3 cars, and hung from the ceiling, with a heavy duty bordo 6500 xplus folding lock securing the front wheel to the bike frame. The bike lock was stolen along with the lock. There is no other entry or exit unless someone is hopping a high, locked, gangway fence to get into the yard and then into the garage door through the back.

Unknown Make, Model 500?

Location

1451 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but like new. Fatter tires. Rear rack with a detachable reflective red light. Large shocks on front wheel. Step-through frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with a U-Lock between the front tires and body of bike. Bike was underneath the stairs in the back yard of our three floor apartment building. Front gate and back gate were both locked. It was there on Wednesday, May 3, but no longer there when I went downstairs around 3:45 PM on Thursday, May 4.

E-side steel blue 52 fyxation

Location

Oneils on wells
Wells st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Fxne2101228
Size: 
52
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, black handles with air cushion seat cover

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Across the street from Oneils on wells

Trek Verve 2

Location

35th and State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition <1 year old; scratches on TREK; bike rack that holds a bike seat

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?: 
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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Outside Illinois Institute of Technology's tower, northwest corner of 35th and state

Cannondale

Location

Chicago Park District
Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, yellow cannondale logo on the frame

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack at Chicago Park District and the Lake Shore Tennis Courts at the corner of Pearson and Dewitt in Streeterville.

COOP Cty eBike

Location

1224 West Van Buren Lofts
1224 West Van Buren St #413
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c22069239
Size: 
M
Color: 
B
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
eBike with W Van Buren Lofts registration decal sticker

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 evening
Incident Description: 
Stranger was let into the building. Verifying video recordings of the incident with building management.

Electra Vale@GO 9D

Location

Condo building
1117 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
wtu336c6239s
Color: 
Blue Opal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than one year old, opalescent finish on the blue, electric, excellent condition, the battery was in a enclosed part of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
several days
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. someone entered our garage and stole the bike. It was locked with an ARBUS lock. The entire bike was removed through the back door, which they left open. The lock was still on it. They dumped my helmet in the recycling bin at the back door - so there's that at least.

State Bicycle Co 6061

Location

Chase Tower
10 S. Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up in front if Chase tower around 1. Bike stolen anywhere from 1-5.

Retrospec City Bike

Location

Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new few scratches on it- still has sticker '50' on the frame of the bike. It has a black wire basket but that is removable. The seat and the handles are light brown. It has two lights one on the handlebars and one under the seat 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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Working at place of employment, bike was locked in front of the building. I went out at the end of my shift to go home and bike along with lock was missing.