Specialized Hard Rock

Location

800 block of W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GN126713
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Currently has flat tires and was taken without the seat. Has a sun bleached cup holder that is reddish pink. Has 26 x 1.95 crossroads ex tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since late September 2025
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging with other bikes in apartments designated storage area in an open basement area. The back area is locked, but there is no lock to enter the basement area. All bikes were stolen out of this area. This happens sometime between Tuesday 6/30/26 afternoon and Friday 7/3/26 afternoon. Landlord is unaware of anyone moving the bikes. Bike does not have a basket on it anymore.

Tenways CGO 600 Pro

Location

Home Garage
1543 N Wood St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 19, 2026 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
401230073305cSc0
Color: 
Black
Size: 
Large Frame Size, 700c wheel size
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Class 1 Ebike with battery slot in frame downtime. All Black with teal Tenways logo on top tube. Several aftermarket upgrades, redshift shock absorbing stem, redshift shock absorbing seat post, redshift arc light pedals, Lumos firefly lights x 4, Topeak super commuter rack, Ergon grips, saddle, mirror, Topeak top tube bag, topeak versamount, Topeak java cage, nitecore BR35 headlight on handlebar front bracket extension. Hexlox on all major components. Belt drive single speed. Upgraded to schwalbe big apple motion tires which have less than 50 miles on them.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Has been stored in this area for 2 years, last used few days before theft
Incident Description: 
Condo garage was accidentally left open by building tenant, bicycle stolen from wall mount inside of garage. Helmet stolen as well and went through bike bag and took charger for helmet and lights. All lights attached to bike at time of accident, battery was not stolen and was not on bike at time. Neighbor's bike stolen as well. Bike has AirTag which has not provided signal (battery dead?), also has hexlox installed on nearly all components to prevent theft. Bike computer is passcode locked. Cannot be ridden well without a battery in. Litelok X1 used for bike security but was not in use at time of incident due to it being in garage. Picture shows most recent picture I have of bike and how it was stored in garage, taken as a still from dash cam on day of incident.

Lectric XP 2.0 Black

Location

AON building
200 East Randolph Street, 3700
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
LEC220002199
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen last fall from the AON building bike racks. It was locked with a thick U lock which was cut. There was a child seat adapter black just below the handle.

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?: 
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?: 
About 5 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my ebike to work this morning, arriving at 200 E. Randolph at 8:55am on Thursday Oct. 16, 2025. I locked my bike using a Kryptonite U-lock to a bike stand on the east side of N. Stetson Street, across from 180 N. Stetson. The bike stand is on the west side of the Aon Building (200 E. Randolph), close to the external stairs leading up to the outdoor space of the building. I left the Aon Building at 4:50pm and found the U-lock had been cut through and the ebike stolen. I reported the theft to Aon Building security by 4:55pm, who submit the information to the Head of Security, Mark Anderson. They will be able to provide security footage.

Raleigh

Location

the alley behind the NOW Massage in Lincoln Park
2038 N Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Would have two stickers on it: a gold sticker that says "Timbers Club" with "Nagel" handwritten and another that says "NAGEL" in black lettering on a yellow sticker. There could still be the yellow curly combination wire lock still attached to the body

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike tucked into a corner behind a wall for work as I've done for the past few years. when I left work at 6:00, I saw my bike was missing. I asked my coworker if he had seen my bike and he said when he walked into the alley at 5 he had seen it. There was a large puddle of urine next to where I had left my bike. I suspect somebody might have went into the alley, turned the corner to pee, and saw my bike.

Cannondale Quick 6 Hybrid

Location

2117 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, bright blue, yellow rubber duck on handlebar, green Ragbrai tag on base

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Biked to Public Works to watch the USA World Cup game. The bike racks out front were all full with bikes so I walked to a street sign just east of Public Works, outside an apartment building, and locked my bike there. When the game was over I came out and it was gone.

Kent sea change men's cruiser

Location

711
lake and wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
black
Size: 
26
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new with key lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
bike is missing can't find it?

Trek Electra E-bike Loft G0170EQ

Location

Northside of Kinzie between Lasalle and Wells
Kinsie St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
228XC0975T
Color: 
Green
Size: 
Medium Cruiser
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large front basket, phone mount, red and white Denmark flag bell on right handlebar

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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: 
Bike was locked on the north side of Kinzie between Lasalle and Wells to a short fence for about 2 hours and when I came out of Treehouse where we were watching the USA game, all bikes locked there were gone and no locks were present, including mine. I called and checked with the local police immediately and they had no bike so I filed a police report online

Mongoose

Location

840 E 53rd St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a red and white label on the top bar that says “Algonquin apartments”

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike in my locked apartment unit on Friday 6/26. Went to grab it this afternoon (Sunday 6/28) and the lock had been cut and bike was gone. That room has 2 visible security cameras and requires a key to get in through 3 separate doors.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Lincoln Square Athletic Club
4662 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc029036014v
Color: 
Slate Grey
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Rockhopper base model, 2025. Dark slate gray size Large frame. Had a Jack The Bike Rack attached to the handlebar and a Wald basket attached to that.

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?: 
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?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
Thief angled grinded the Abus lock and timed it with the train overhead as witnesses didn't hear anything.

Specialized Globe Haul LT

Location

1400 block of Noyes Street
60201 Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029000104U
Color: 
White
Size: 
Large cargo bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Had two bike seats, railing, and a orange mounted Kryptonite Evolution lock (all may be taken off). Only truly distinguishing thing is that the edge of the left handle bar and the edge of the left pedal are slightly frayed/damage from a sliding fall.

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?: 
Kept in garage overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone jacked open one of our garage doors and took only this bike and its charger. Definitely targeted.

Marin Fairfax 1

Location

Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A25004364
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Has a sticker for kozy’s cyclery and a buffo branded u-lock attatched

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike is usually hung up in my garage when I’m home so it was either there or I somehow left it in my alley and completely spaced on bringing it into the garage

Trek FX2+

Location

PNC Bank
1955 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU197XC0424T
Color: 
Red
Size: 
Medium sized commuter style hybrid ebike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, H2 hard case rear and front tires, 3 part panniers (with a hole on the outside of the zipper, black fenders

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from bike rack outside of PNC bank on 1955 W Armitage Ave, on the northbound side of Damen.

Marin Gesalt

Location

Garage
1425 North Cleaver Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
051728278
Color: 
Grey
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2018 Marin Gesalt 10X. The bike has been equipped with full fenders on the front and rear tires, and clip-in 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from detached garage. The thief likely jumped/entered through the alley gate, broke into the garage side door, and stole the bike.

1980s Mountain Klein

Location

Davis Street Metra Station
Davis street
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Size: 
Small (size for someone 5’2” - 5’-6”)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in good relatively clean condition. The frame is bright red with a metal bare metal fork. It says “mountain Klein” on the frame and has black handle bars. There should be a sticker on it that says something along the lines of “ Elmira corning bike shop”

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
A red mountain Klein mountain bike was locked to a bike lock near the Davis St., Metro station on the morning of June 23, 2026. When returned to this spot around 5 PM this evening, The bike was gone and the bike lock was clearly cut with bolt cutters with the helmet only remain remaining.

Cannondale Six

Location

Wicker Park
1000 block of Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red handle bar tape, matching red/white bottle holders, "San Marco" embroidered on the seat, red and black clip-in pedals, Beeline bike computer mounted on handle bars, Tiagra 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2

Trek Lexa S

Location

Division Street Liquor
1759 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. White water bottle holder (2), black and blue stripped handle bar tape. Black and blue design

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was at Mac's bar around 7:45 on June 22, 2026. I rode my bike and locked it on a bike rack across the street, next to the Division Street Liquor Store. I noticed my bike was missing from the rack around 8:30pm. After speaking with the worker at the liquor store, surveillance camera shows a middle aged white man (maybe in his 50s) ride in from the alley on a red and black bike. He pretends to dock his bike and cuts the lock from my bike, and rode off on my bike and carrying his beside him. He returns back in the alley. This occurred at 8:16-8:18pm. He is wearing white sunglasses, a backwards black hat, a black jacket, teal button up shirt, jeans, black shoes, and a backpack. He looks tall and skinny. Along with my Trek bike, I also lost my helmet, seat cushion, phone holder, bike lock, and headlight I had on the bike.

24" Ozark Trail Vibe

Location

Hyde Park
S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black and orange
Size: 
Tires: 24”
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a seat cover and cup holder on handle bars

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Trek 7000

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
1641 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green
Size: 
XS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Retro green aluminum frame with purple details. No suspension. Flat handlebars and knobby tires. 3 gears in front, ~7 in back. Stolen with front and rear detachable fenders.

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?: 
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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at rack at Clybourn Metra station in morning. Returned to station in afternoon and bike was missing with no trace of bike or lock.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Ravenswood Metra
Lawrence and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA90634
Color: 
Matte Black
Size: 
LG
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Kozys bike shop sticker on frame near pedals

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours

2006 K2 T-Nine Tempest Road Bike

Location

Hirsch and Bell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 22, 2026 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Gray
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handlebars, worn seat, CU Boulder red sticker and red Boulder bike shop sticker

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?: 
days
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of my garage