Recent Reports

GSD Tern SL10

Location

Home
3855 N Greenview Ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AA00865053
Size: 
Adult bike with back seat for kids
Color: 
Dark pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Pink electric cargo bike with back cage for transporting kids. Had two black panniers on each side. Battery was on the bike, keys were not.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
We always keep the bike in our fenced in backyard
Incident Description: 
The bike is an electric cargo bike that comes with an internal locking system where the front tire is bolted when your remove the key, which we did. Thus, the bike could not have been ridden away, but must have been carried. It's extremely heavy. We don't know exactly what time/date the bike was stolen, but it would have been in the evening of 2/9-2/11.

State 4130

Location

Steinmetz
2929 N Merrimac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has drop bars with two brakes at the bottom the bottom of the crank says skeace on the pedals

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was left outside my house fir 10 minutes while I went to use the bathroom when I looked outside to put it in my house it was gone

Giant

Location

224 s michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White and blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Says GIANT, orange REI bottle cage, angled handlebars

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 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?: 
5 hours

Gary Fisher

Location

Old Town
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29 Wheels
Color: 
Black, Green Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Gary Fisher mountain bike with large Maxxis tires and red pedals

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Unknown when bike was taken.

TREK FX 3

Location

Portage Park East
Lotus Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 9, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC3096T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. almost brand new

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?: 
this is my own garage space.
Incident Description: 
I kept my bike in my detached garage. i went out in the evening for a few hours. some one opened the garage door from behind my property and took the bike.

1990 Fuji Vantage

Location

Pure Green 1533 N Milwaukee ave
1533 N Milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 5, 2024 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
i dont know it
Size: 
Regular size
Color: 
Blue with small red and yellow highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black spokes, green bunjee cord wrapped around the frame, silver light, front reflector. THERE IS NO SEAT ON THE BACK ANYMORE

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
3-8 hours
Incident Description: 
locked around bike seat to a store gaurdrail

Fuji Road Bike

Location

Roger's Park UP-N Metra Station
1780 W Greenleaf
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, February 2, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown vintage Fuji road bike with paddle shifters, white handles and a yellow water bottle cage. The frame says "Team Fuji" on it and the paint is peeling. It has a very old sticker from The Pony Shop on it. It doesn't have a rack or kickstand.

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?: 
2 days max
Incident Description: 
At the Roger's Park metra station under the train overpass on Green view. Bike was left there around 8am on Friday 2/2/24 and was gone by 12pm on 2/4. I usually don't leave it for this long but I was feeling unwell on the way back from work.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

1108 N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G1801002132
Size: 
L
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear Topeak rack with paneer. Cracked handle grips. Bar mit covers.

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?: 
Few hours

Ross single speed

Location

Residential garage
1427 West Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver Ross single speed road bike

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were stolen from our garage overnight.

Trek FX7.2

Location

Residential garage
1427 West Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Trek FX7.2 Hybrid

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were stolen from our garage overnight.

Klein Quantum (silver)

Location

Residential garage
1427 West Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Sirrus road bike

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were stolen from our garage overnight.

Klein Quantum (green/purple)

Location

Residential garage
1427 West Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green / purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Klein Quantum road bike, iridescent green / purple color, very rare

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Four bikes were stolen from our garage.

Electric kick scooter - KQi3 Max Space gray

Location

1265 W Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Serial No.: 
K3T0X1B39319ZKNJ
Size: 
Normal kick scooter
Color: 
Space gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No visible damage

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the scooter at 6:30pm on 1/29/2024. When I walked outside at 5:45am on 1/30/2024, the scooter was gone.

State Bicycles Core-Line Rigby

Location

Garage - alley between Thomas and Cortez, just west of Rockwell
Thomas & Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Navy blue with gum saddle, cork handlebars, gum wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black custom fenders added, also had steel pannier baskets (which were locked onto the rear rack with a cable and u-lock when it was stolen)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Wife left the garage door open at 10am on her way out, two hours later at noon a neighbor in our building told us that it was open. Bike was gone by that point.

Rad Power Bike Wagon

Location

Residence
Armitage and Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in decent shape but with rusted chain and sprockets. Has orange hand grips and an orange child seat at the time it was stolen. Also had a large rear cargo rack.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on back patio, underneath a staircase, very secluded and cannot be seen from the alley. Cable lock was found cut in the morning and the bike gone.

Ninebot KickScooter ES2

Location

Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash Av
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 26, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Serial No.: 
forget
Size: 
3' 11"-6' 6" (120-200 cm)
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
90% new, a little dirty from the rain, and has a little red light on the rear wheel fender that I put on myself.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30min
Incident Description: 
I buy groceries at Jewel-Osco in Southloop. Locked my electric scooter to the railing on the sidewalk in front of the supermarket. The lock is a rubber bendable lock. After buying groceries, the car disappeared but the lock was still there.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Sunnyside and Troy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 22, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011069708R
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized sirrus, a little scratched up, back rack and mushroom sticker

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Locked in a normally locked courtyard but the gate may have been left open

Red Trek

Location

4807
N Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small Adult
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and Silver Trek Bike, approx 15 years old. Red EIU registration sticker on front spoke, silver Durst Cycle sticker on body of bike below seat. Two locks on body - one combo chain, one U-Lock. Flat tires and loose brake cables (in need of repair)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two+ years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in locked lobby of courtyard apartment building, last seen Sunday 1/21 - noticed missing 1/25 afternoon.

~2003 Trek 4300 18" Aluminum Mountain Bike - White and Teal

Location

Residence
1739 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
White and Teal Combination
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Bontrager tires and shimano gears. Front Shocks. Bike had a phone mount on the handlebars, and blue tennis wrap tape on the grips. It had a rear mudflap that was attached to the seat post with an orange strap and tall battery operated oval-ish red bike light on the seat post as well. The bike pictured is not my actual bike but it is the same color, make and model.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked up for Months
Incident Description: 
Bike has been locked up in the shared basement area of my apartment building since summertime and I just noticed it went missing today Jan 24th. I believe it was recent since I go downstairs to do laundry and the cut lock was left prominently by the basement entry door. I am unsure of the exact date and time of the theft but reporting the time of discovery.

Rad Power Bikes Rad Runner 2

Location

St. Gertrude Catholic Church
1407 W Glenwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Large ebike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike looks vaguely like a WWII motor cycle. Large. Sits upright. Console in the middle of the step through is missing it’s lid.

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 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 hours