Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus 2.0

Location

Buddy Guy's
9 E Balbo
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011506159R
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
basket on back

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 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack. When went to get bike around 2pm it wasn't there.

Sonder Camino

Location

333 W Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 21, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AP02202218
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal, Brooks saddle, 2 bottle cages

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened between 640-820 am. Locked to rack with u lock through rear wheel. Cable lock on front wheel too. No trace.

Schwinn Runabout 1971

Location

Home
2131 W Washington Blvd, Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 6, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Pale yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike had a wire basket in front and a rack in rear.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The Schwinn was inside of a button-locked front gate, visible from the street. It was locked at 8 pm. By morning it was missing. A gray bike helmet was left behind.

VanMoof S3

Location

Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ASY3141032
Size: 
71cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on handlebars, matte black finish to whole bike, weighs 49 pounds, is an electric bike. reflectors on front and rear wheels.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
It was sitting right in front of the Chicago History Museum. I was notified by the bike company that my alarm had been triggered (there's an alarm built into the bike) and when I went to go check on the bike a few days later, the bike was missing. This alarm notification only gets sent to me upon repeated physical disturbance of the bike while its rear wheel is locked (it has a proprietary bolt on the rear wheel unlockable only via bluetooth on my phone).

REI Co-Op CTY 1.1 Step-Through

Location

Alley on School Street
School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 14, 2023 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
B22029507
Size: 
M
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark purple bike that says Co-Op on the frame. Haven’t seen one similar since moving to Chicago. Relatively new bike purchased last summer, so in good condition and not rusty.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, just hidden
Incident Description: 
Bike is always kept in backyard under stairwell, out of site. The yard is only accessible through gate via front or back. Someone entered from alley-way and took this bike and attempted to take my roommate’s as well.

Boltcutter Groove Pony

Location

Alley between Kedzie & School
Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
FB20073993
Size: 
SM
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom teal Rockgeist framebag. Custom silver polished fork lowers. "BC" logo on head-tube. Scratch on the non-driveside seatstay near rear axle. Frame color is one-off! No other bikes in this make&model in this color! (RAL 4006 "Traffic Purple")

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4/9/2023-4/13/2023
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked garage. Hanging inside garage not locked to anything. Stolen between 10am 4/11/2023 and 10am 4/13/2023

Huffy Saratoga

Location

33 W Monroe Street
33 W Monroe Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HC3433265
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
BROWN/BROWN, LIGHT/TAN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slanted back rack, rusted

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at work for 6 hours, came out and my bike was nowhere to be found.

Diamondback Sync'r

Location

663 W Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new mountain bike with fat 3" tires, front suspension, disc brakes all around, 12 gears

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?: 
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?: 
less than 4 hours when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
bike was locked to the fence inside gated parking area, at around 3:15am the thief jumped the fence, cut the cable, and took the bike. I do have video from the building supt of the bike being taken.

Cannondale CAADX

Location

Northwestern Medicine Prentice Hospital
832 N Fairbanks Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ZM15065
Size: 
51
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pinhead axle locks, headset lock

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack outside Northwestern Hospital Prentice Building (Fairbanks Ct & Chicago Ave). U-lock through rear wheel, frame, and rack with a cable lock through front wheel and U-lock. Locked at 9:00 AM. When I came out at 5:00 PM, bike and locks were gone.

2021 Aventon Pace 500 TOD (Throttle On Demand)

Location

2202 North Kedzie BLVD
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 10, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P2010581
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Deep Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is an Ebike that I bought back in December. It was stolen without the battery attached and had an Amazon purchased rack on the back.

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?: 
Park it on my back porch behind a locked gate every night 6pm-7:30am
Incident Description: 
Parked bike on basement backyard porch on a bike rack. There is a locked gate to get into the yard. Woke up to ride my bike to work like I do every day and It was gone.

Specialized Men's Diverge E5 Elite 2018

Location

3230 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
bright matte orange w/ black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with mostly normal wear. Rear cassette recently replaced. Rear tire is significantly more worn than the front tire due to use on a trainer. Rear thru axle is not stock but is instead a trainer adapter axle with multiple spacing washers and beveled washers on each end to work with a bike trainer. The left side seat stay has a silver metallic sticker wrapped part of the way around from a bike store in Naperville, IL called "Spokes" (website here https://www.spokesbikes.com/) it should have the phone # and logo for the store as well as their old logo (The word "Spokes" where the "O" is a bike wheel). It should also have a mount for a bike computer but no bike computer.

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?: 
10 Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked storage room accessible by all tenants of my apartment building at some point between April 1st and April 11th (when I noticed it was gone)

Nishiki

Location

Bridgeport
3338 South Emerald Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 1, 2022 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Teal, White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal and white fixed gear with single front brake. White seat and white crankshaft.

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?: 
6 mo
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from back porch at night about a year ago. Thief or purchaser of stolen bike seen riding it around Bridgeport neighborhood this winter and 4/11/23.

Specialized Crux E5

Location

AMA building courtyard
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 10, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc6011025405k
Size: 
56
Color: 
brushed aluminum frame/black fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All brushed aluminum frame with Black Specialized Logo and black carbon fork. All black stem/handlebars (unwrapped at time of theft), all black seatpost and saddle. Dark black/brown tar stains splattered on bottom of downtube, bottom bracket, seat tube and stays from riding on a newly tarred street.

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?: 
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?: 
Parked at 7:30am and I noticed it gone at 4:30pm (courtyard of the Langham/AMA building at 330 N Wabash Ave, bike racks closest to State street on North side of building)
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked and locked at 7:30am in the courtyard of the Langham/AMA building at 330 N Wabash on the bike racks closest to State street on North side of building. I was in the building all day and returned to find the bike and lock missing at 4:30 pm. There were other bikes still on the rack. I reported the theft to building management but I'm not sure if they will be reviewing security camera footage.

Turquoise blue huffy cruiser

Location

The Chicagoan
750 N. Rush Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 8, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Turquoise / blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Turquoise blue bike with basket in the front - has stickers on the bike (including a turtle, rainbow, and Chicago stickers).`

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 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock missing from street post it was locked to in river north.

Jamis Aurora

Location

3424 N Lincoln Ave
3424 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Midnight blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, recently tuned. Front and rear matching fenders. Rear rack with more wear on right side. Silver bottle cage. Green and black u lock red and black lock chain

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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Parked outside prior to physical therapy appointment. Business across the street had video of bike disappearing, wrong angle to see person or what happened. Piece of u lock found at the scene

Unknown

Location

2650 N Avondale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 size frame
Color: 
White with Red crank
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bicycle, white frame, white worn grips, red crank, black seat and black handlebars. May have black chained bike lock wrapped around the top of the frame and an REI bike grey fabric compartment on the bottom tube of the frame.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I dropped my bike in the back alley behind my house next to my garage around 5pm. I usually drop my bike in front of my garage door and walk around to the front door, go inside to open the garage door and then bring it in. I forgot about it until around 8pm. I went to bring it in and it was missing.

State Allroad 4130

Location

XSport
230 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front rack, 700x38 tires, copper bottle mount, pretty 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Hours
Incident Description: 
I was at the Old Town XSport working out from 12:30 to 2pm and when I went outside, my bicycle was no longer there.

Marin Fairfax 2

Location

4242 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 2, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn; frame pack was attached at the time

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike disappeared from locked indoor bicycle storage room

Ride1up LMTD

Location

Buena Terrace
4242 n Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 31, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large ebike with 2 grey panniers. Large orange 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 bike rack.

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?: 
13 hours
Incident Description: 
Broke into apartment and bike room

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike - Forest Green

Location

Municipal Market
2559 west division street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Waiting tochear back from customer service at rad power bike
Size: 
large e bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, just maybe a little dirty from weather conditions. Forest green ebike with LCD display, front and rear wheel guards, front light, big wheels

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?: 
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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into municipal market on corner of rockwell and division. Turned motor off. Locked bike. Went in for wine and rice. Came out and it was gone