Recent Reports

CityRun HeyBike

Location

Sushi Para
2258 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW

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 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?: 
About 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
My partner and I locked our E-bikes to a bike rack outside of Sushi Para. We went in and came out about 40 minutes later to our bike lock cut on the ground and the bikes were missing. We asked sushi para about security cameras outside and they said they didn’t have any. My bike is the orange one that I uploaded and my partners is just like mine but it is white instead of orange

Trek FX2

Location

1543 W Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU109C3313N
Size: 
Large frame size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large bike, luggage rack mounted on rear and fenders mounted on front and rear wheels. Had a large light on the front.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to back porch on Thomas St, near Ashland and Division. Thief removed a piece of the wooden railing the bike was locked to and took the bike along with the lock.

bike was pieced together, bianchi frame, vuelta wheels

Location

the Maynard
6134 n kenmore ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 16, 2023 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black frame red handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
teal bianchi logo on frame, vuelta wheels, red wrapped handlebars

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was used around 1pm on 10/16. Bike was improperly locked inside a gated garage. The bike was not there in the morning.

Cannondale ST500

Location

Our House
California and Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~50cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Maroon vintage Cannondale road bike with: - Black Topeka Explorer rear rack - Lever strike brass bell - Drop bar handlebars newly wrapped with yellow tape - New Blackburn Luminate 360 bike light set on front and rear - New Continental Gator skin tires (700c wheels) The tires, lights, and handle bar tape were added the night before the bike was stolen so should appear in really good condition. I bought it from the last owner in 2017 and he said it was a Vintage Cannondale Aluminum ST500 12 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?: 
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?: 
N/a
Incident Description: 
The perpetrator took the bike from our garage and left through the alleyway to which the garage was connected. The bike was hanging on our bike rack in the garage.

Focus Variado

Location

Oak Park
N Elmwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
36
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen

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?: 
30 days

E-joe Epik se

Location

Pulaski orange line
4053 w 51st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Lk15040410
Size: 
None
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good conditions

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?: 
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?: 
6
Incident Description: 
Hi lost my bike at south Pulaski station orange line I drop my bike around 3:59am and try pick up my bike around 1:10pm and my bike was not there and the bike rack and it was bye the camera it was a white bike that is electric and it a e Joe bike the bike cost 1600 dollars

700C Kent Ebike

Location

4553 N Magnolia 210
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
RJ191101526
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
They took my bike as well as my helmet. It was charging as well.

Kestrel 200SC

Location

4017 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown Brooks saddle and matching bar wraps. Peak Design cell phone mount.

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?: 
3 months

Schwinn Super Sport

Location

198 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S35408M10MD-PC
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Lock mount is attached on top side of frame.

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked for 20 minutes. It was stolen when I came back to pick it up.

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

Uptown
4504 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black and Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with gold Trek lettering

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to pipe with cable and had additional U lock on front wheel. Cable was cut and bike was taken with U lock.

It had some scratches on the sides

Location

Nile west high school
I don’t remember
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 29, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
No
Size: 
Big
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a phone holder and some scratches in the front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
We came back from our soccer game we were at Nile west high school at door 24 near the football field

Trek 7300

Location

Hyde Park
5312 S Dorchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The main identifier is a black pouch under the seat. The pedals are slightly damaged.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
10-12 hours
Incident Description: 
The lock has been left back in place as it is hanging on the rack. Just the bike missing.

Bridgestone RB2

Location

Residence
4425 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver, black seat & handlebars, paddle shifters, has a large (2-3”) rusted scratch on the down tube, Bridgestone stickers are nearly all missing, black Schwinn bike rack. May or may not still have a red milk crate on the rack.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
13 months (was nearly daily rider)
Incident Description: 
Unsure exactly when it was taken. Back gate was left open by new neighbors moving into the building. Bike disappeared sometime between 2pm Tuesday & 9 am Wednesday.

Diamondback MTN (6741 E2U)

Location

3266 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DAF14D006741
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Black (small amount of white and red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I bought it used from Working Bikes. I have their work order and receipt. It says it was given a new saddle and pedals. It's a hard tail with disc breaks. Says XCT on the shocks. I think it says OX near the gears. Has a water bottle holder. Gears should be pretty rusty. Logo on the frame is in grey text except for DB in the middle, which is white text.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
I bought it in April. I keep it in my apartment's locked coutyard. Residents and 1st floor retail have access to it.

Jam Allegro A2 Blue

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M21E00881
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new bike with some scratches on the frame and handlebar area from three falls on it. Silver Cylindrical bell, black light with scratches on the top from the falls and a black bike holder. Should also have a sticker from Kozy’s on it

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?: 
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: 
Left it locked up outside Lakeview athletic club at 6:15am and came back at 7:15 with only the cut lock remaining

Cannondale Quick 7

Location

2342 w adams st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 22, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YB89244
Size: 
M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has grey/gummy phone holder. Black, wire water bottle holder. Black zip bag under seat. Red, rear light. Bike lock holder right under seat. Two different tires (front tire was left locked to rack when stolen). Bike in very good condition. “Acid red” (very bright)

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Person posing as Amazon delivery person gained access to inside of residential building, and through their gained access to building garage where bike racks are located. Only my wheel was locked up. Thief removed bike from front wheel and attached a wheel from another bike.

Salsa Journeyman Apex

Location

West Town
W Ohio Street and Armour
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Bright pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gravel bike with drop handles, black bar tape. A U-lock and silver bike pump were also attached. Non-clip in pedals. Most distinctive thing is the color.

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?: 
It’s where I store it when not using it, inside our private garage
Incident Description: 
Someone jumped the fence around our condo building, went into our garage and stole it from where it hangs above my car. They took it out through the main garage door into the alleyway.

Specialized Deverge STR pro

Location

Pilsen
16th Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC004074497
Size: 
56
Color: 
Salmon / pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is less than a year old with some paint missing from the front right fork that is touched up with pink nail polish

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was in the cargo area of my SUV
Incident Description: 
When I return to my house, I took my bike off my top roof rack and put it inside my vehicle and usually pull into the garage, but left the car on the street and went upstairs to my condo and when I came back down the following morning, the bike was missing out of the back of my car

Trek 2020 FX 1 Disc

Location

Ravenswood
Wolcott and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N-A
Size: 
Hybrid
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in very good condition. It is a Dark Grey hybrid FX 1 Disc Trek. It has a phone holder pouch as well as a small light on the front/handle bars

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Happened sometime in between 09/22 and 10/01. Lock was cut with plyers and left at scene from back patio