Recent Reports

Sirius Specialized

Location

Condo
2040 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Can't recall
Size: 
Adult Male
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have a couple of photos of it that I can share. This bike is grey with some red lettering. There are pinheads in the key components so the seat/wheels can't be changed out without the Pinhead key.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 1.5 years. There were two locks on it.
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was stolen from my back deck within the last 24-48 hours (likely between Wednesday, April 10th 1:00 am to Thursday, April 11th 1:00 am). The bike was locked to the metal grating with a simple cable to the metal porch bars, and I had a Kryptonite Chain lock in which the bike was locked to itself. The bike has pinheads on each key component so the wheels can not be removed and the seat can not be adjusted without that unique key.

Trek MultiTrek 750

Location

Home
1041 W Berwyn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue/Purple/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek MultiTrek 750, vintage 1990s model, blue/purple black, with white handle grips, new drive train, new gear shifters, pannier rack on back, lock system on tube, and night light + phone holder.

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?: 
n/a, was in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage door left accidentally open for 30 minutes; bike was stolen from garage.

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

4049 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025092037S
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue/black/teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Terry seat, two-sided pedals (optional clip-in), headset mount for handlebar bag, 2 black water bottle cages

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
I last rode this bike about a month ago, then locked it securely with a U-lock to a rack in my building's bike storage and laundry room. When I entered to retrieve it yesterday afternoon, it was gone, and the lock was left hanging on the rack, sliced clean through. :( I've lived here nearly 3 years and never had something like this happen.

Draft Lite SE Bikes

Location

side of apartment
710 North Bishop Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 31, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
yellow bike, yellow handle bars, pink pedals, pink wires

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Probably was taken overnight Saturday the 30th / morning of 31st. Bike was locked to metal fence in gangway. Cable from an outdoor grill was also cut, but the grill was not taken.

Crew Bike Co. City-1 Single Speed Bike

Location

3501 North Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a smaller frame bike. It has a rusty chain and loose handle bars.

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?: 
The duration of the weekend.
Incident Description: 
Access to the building's rear area requires a key for entry. Unfortunately, it seems that the door was left open, allowing someone to take my bike from our ground unit's back door, where they were securely hidden away from public view.

RETROSPEC Harper Single Speed Fixed Gear Road Bike

Location

3501 North Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
left handle bar has crack on it.

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?: 
The duration of the weekend.
Incident Description: 
Access to the building's rear area requires a key for entry. Unfortunately, it seems that the door was left open, allowing someone to take my bike from our ground unit's back door, where they were securely hidden away from public view.

Roam@3

Location

Chase park
Greenview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 5, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
2102106227
Size: 
26
Color: 
Garnet
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike has fenders both in the front and back, the rear tire has a white stripe, the front one is different. It also had a front light and many scratches on the paint.

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 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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
"Always leave the bike inside the gate, next to the trash, secured with a cable lock. I think someone climbed the gate, cut the cable, and left through the main door."

Trek 7.3 FX WSD 2016

Location

Wellington Brown Line Station
945 W Wellington Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU063C6940K
Size: 
17 Inches
Color: 
Miami Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"hello my name is" sticker on center flat bar that says "ass grass"; eco rack, headlights

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from outside the Wellington train station while I was at work.

Specialized Tarmac SL7

Location

Gio's Bar and Grill
4857 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60625
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC004435541S
Size: 
52
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition with Hunt wheel.s There is a custom stem cap that reads "Find Go"

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in front of Gio's in Ravenswood on the corner of Damen and Ainslie on Saturday 3/30 in the afternoon. Some time between 3pm - 4pm.

Trek orange bike

Location

2954 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike but in good condition. There is NO kickstand

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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
Orange trek bike stolen from our gated courtyard

Xtracycle eSwoop

Location

Western Brown Line Station
4648 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SWP21A032
Size: 
large
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2021 light blue Xtracycle eSwoop longtail cargo bike with e-assist, in good condition. Rear LED tail light is busted. Front headlight was broken and repaired with non-OEM setup. There is a removable Expilion headlight mount on the handlebars. The kickstand doesn't have feet and it has remnants of duct tape on it.

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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime between approx 3:30-4:15 pm, my light blue Xtracycle eSwoop was stolen from the north plaza just outside the Western Brown Line stop. The heavy ABUS combination chain lock - which was locked to the bike racks and through the front wheel and the frame - was cut and left at the scene. It had one adult Bern helmet and two kids helmets attached to it.

Mercier Kilo WT

Location

Oak Lawn near 95th street
Sproat Ave
Oak Lawn , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 3, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Chrome/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, very good condition. Brooks saddle. Stickers were silver and chrome too. Might be removed.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage. Side door had been left unlocked, but is in a fenced yard. Whoever took it, entered the backyard inside the fence, got into the garage and took the bike. Left the other 3 bikes my family has there, only took mine. Nothing else stolen.

Soma rush 2019

Location

2532 n Clark st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
TSFIGW123rush61
Size: 
61
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White seat, white handlebar tape, breakless. Sticker/decal on right side of top tube next to seat tube. 50x15 ratio.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, 5-10 minutes at location
Incident Description: 
Went into aloha eats to order food, while waiting for food to be ready someone walked off with bike

Jamis Sequel

Location

Howard Brown
1025 w sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 21, 2022 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15”
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Jamis Sequel with gumwall tires, bright blue crankbros pedals, specialized power seat, and trailer hitch.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike taken between 11:00am and 1:00pm

Yuba Kombi cargo bike with basked and monkey bar bench seat. Yellow

Location

garage of building
N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
available upon request, if you find it contact me
Size: 
cargo
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basket on front and monkey bar bench seat on the back. Bright yellow

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I've been locking it up for 2 years in garage spot, intruders broke in building and cut the chain
Incident Description: 
Intruders got into the garage, not sure how but we think they broke in the front door of the building and went into the garage spot from there. Bike was chained to a bolt in the floor and the chain was cut

Giant ATX

Location

Saint Mary of the Woods
6955 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P2GP06042
Size: 
XXS
Color: 
black/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2021 : great condition

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen in front of Saint Mary of the Woods church at 6955 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago IL 60646.

Salsa Rangefinder

Location

East Village
N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, yellow lettering

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?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside the garage over the weekend of March 16th-17th

Canondale Synapse

Location

Apartment
550 W Arlington Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Frame is 54 or 56 inches
Color: 
Mostly white with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in relatively good condition with minor repairs. The black paint on the topside of the frame is slightly chipped away from use, and the sides of the seat are slightly worn with yellow foam exposed from use. I had installed a Topeak bike rack to the rear part of the bike, and have new black handlebar tape with red plugs at the knobs of the handlebar. There will be a mount and a light attached to the seatpost and handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I believe an individual entered my building at 550 W. Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, then subsequently entered the bike room and took the bike directly from the room without removing the U-Lock which was attached to the bike connecting the frame with the front wheel.

specialized stumpjumper

Location

Joseph Regenstein library univ of Chicago
1100 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
don't know
Size: 
21
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with road panaracer road tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours in front of Regenstein library U of Chicago 3/17
Incident Description: 
Went to study at the library at around 1:00 pm came out at 9 pm and the bike was gone. Filed a police report with campus police and walked home. Have done it hundred of times before but today they stole it.

Rush - Matte Black - gold logo

Location

Chicago Ave and Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black/Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Matte black with golden RUSH letters on frame. Bullhorn handlebars. Knog lights front and back. Two sets of breaks.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
permanent location
Incident Description: 
Thief, came back after stealing bikes in November 2023. Well back again. Walking around our building and stealing little petty stuff. One front wheel, left the frame, bike gadgets, lubricants stolen, pumps stolen, gloves stolen and my track bike stolen but left the front wheel because that's where the lock was atttached to. Not sure how keeps breaking into the building (7 unit building). Stole the neighbors bike as well. Went through some of our storage units. No sense of urgency. Video shows him always riding on a bike but walking right into our building. This time he spent more than an hour from 3am to 4am stealing.