Recent Reports

Canyon Roadlite 5

Location

Ravenswood METRA station
W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R09201Z21G4131
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Steel Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Unique blue color.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Ravenswood METRA station.

Specialized Globe Roll 2

Location

Bucktown - Across the Street from Chef's Special
2164 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium (~52)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Original "Roll 2" sticker on frame by the pedals - Small Rear rack - Lovingly used condition with scratched paint on the underside of the frame where would lock against poles.

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 street sign.

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a stop sign. Thieves cut out the stop sign from the ground and took the bike, leaving the stop sign thrown on the ground.

Aventon Soltera 2

Location

Clark St
2939
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new electric bike

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours

Cannondale supersix

Location

Drake manor
9221 drake ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KA71013
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Garmin and radar on, L side stages crank arm, 35 enve bars with tilted in hoods, 30 rear 28 front tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike room door was bent in half and lock was gone missing from the door. Bicycle was taken. Bike room is located in a locked garage where only residents have access.

Cannondale Quick 6 XL

Location

Ravenswood UP-N Metra
4720 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EA39950
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, but seat slightly slanted to the left. Kick stand on rear .

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?: 
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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a rack under the Metra Platform at Leland and Ravenswood. Took the thieves at least 5 attempts to cut through the chain.

Wing Bike, Freedom ST

Location

My apartment
565 w 18th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather bicycle seat and handles, missing battery, silver

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden staircase in back of apartment. The back door was also locked. Bike was missing, along with the locks, the morning of July 15.

VXR Realm

Location

Glazed Expressions
West Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
24 in wheels
Color: 
Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Terrible condition. Rust in some areas. Pedals hit kick stand every time you pedal.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work and bike was missing.

Trek Fx 2 Disc

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S84177
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has front and rear lights on it, a bontrager bike storage bag on the center frame, and a light blue water bottle holder. When stolen, it had a Kryptonite U-Lock attached to the back tire and frame.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours

Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

Location

Lincoln park
Fullerton and Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in fair condition with rust on chain and outdoor wear on the handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
10 hours

Ozark Trail Gravel Bike g.1 explorer

Location

4708 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green Tea
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has this phone mount from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPYK2DML/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has a locking mount attached from this lock: https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Lock-Mounting-Mountain-Electric/dp/B0CJ79NW79/ref=asc_df_B0CJ79NW79/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693769127642&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16906256254994598714&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021730&hvtargid=pla-2300009106167&psc=1&mcid=1e0a522727f9350d8f2afa4ff04bb5d4&gad_source=1 The left shifter is scratched

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?: 
1 hour

Marin bikes 2018 Fairfax SC1

Location

Bike rack at side entrance
5445 N Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
111728734
Color: 
Black with blue decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handle bar grips

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike disappeared for bike rack overnight

Rush

Location

Lake View
Seminary
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was a year old. Blue Fram with black forks and black handlebars. a few scratches on the frame

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
where I kept it when not I use. probably 3 or 4 days since it was used
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to its usual spot under the stairs at our apparment building. It was locked to the metal ring lock which was drilled into the stair frame. The theft must have happened between July 2 and 3rd.

Trek remedy 7

Location

Beacon street
Beacon street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU148G0332N
Size: 
M/L
Color: 
Red and grey/black (orange pedals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used few dents in frame.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Two bikes stolen at same time. Trek remedy 7 and giant trance

Trek Marlin

Location

Noca BLU
2340 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV188JC0522T
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 year

1963

Location

Humboldt Park Boathouse
1400 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
-
Size: 
Adult sized
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has "Mid-Western Flyer - Special Edition" written on the body of the bike in white and gold. The body is boxy with a battery pack. It has cream thin tires and a leather seat.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
An hour
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the bike post just to the left of the boathouse in Humboldt Park with a blue U lock. I went for a walk for an hour, came back, and it was gone. This bike is one of a kind. It is a 1963 English frame that was converted by hand into an E-Bike.

Motobecane Fantom 29PRO

Location

5137 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13in
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a phone connected on the handlebars and a blue and light gray Schwinn Deluxe and Ovation Bike Child Carrier on the

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
five hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was left at the bottom of the stairs outside the parking lot/alley way. It must been taken on site as is.

TREK FX SPORT 4

Location

Whole Foods
3201 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU319XT0131S
Size: 
M
Color: 
GRY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on top frame covered with clear tape. Side water bottle cage. Removable Bontraeger lights (front and rear).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked outside Whole Foods at 3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.

TREK Verve 2

Location

Unique Thrift Store
3748 N Elston Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small- I am 5’0
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was bought recently(second hand)and is in very good condition.It is a women’s bike, so has a low bar to step over to get on. I had it locked with a coily lock.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20-30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I came from my teaching internship at Disney II and stopped at unique thrift store on Elston on the way back to get clothes for work. I

Specialized E5 Allez

Location

Uptown
4806 N Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006058958R
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Black with orange/pink specialized lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, bright green bottle cages, specialized lettering is rare "papaya" which is an orange/pinkish hue

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year

Trek Verve 3 Disc

Location

2024 W Irving Park Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Mulsanne Blue with Yellow Bontrager NCS Fender Set
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition with a child seat at the back, and a princess helmet at the child seat

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike is secured and parked in the building garage. The lock is in place, with a piece of it remaining at the scene.