Recent Reports

Trek Modified Cruiser (Yellow)

Location

Mariano's
2100 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in 2020 from Working Bikes; Bike Rack, Silver handlebards, Shimano Deore components.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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 going into Mariano's and came out to find it missing. 90% sure it was locked; but possible I spaced it this once.

[Recovered] Cannondale R4000 CAD3

Location

Leland and Washtenaw
4750 N. Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin at victim request post recovery
Size: 
58
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
FRAME - Cannondale R4000 CAD3 (Brown) STEM - Cinelli Alter (Yellow) FORK - Silver, WHEELSET - Victoria 700cc GROUPSET - Shimano Sora SEAT - Cannondale (Black and Silver) WATER BOTTLE CAGES - White HANDLE BAR TAPE - Fizik (Silver) HOUSING - Black TIRES - Continental Gatorskin PEDALS - Look (Black/ Gray - well used) Other Features: + Scratch in the first "n" of Cannondale on drivetrain side + Frame is Brown with White Lettering

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 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?: 
Bike was stored in storage room when it was not ridden
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal pole in our storage area with a Kryptonite NEW YORK CHAIN 1210 (9/10 Security Rating) along with an On Guard U lock. Thief took the bike and the locks. Visible burn marks can be seen on the pole it was secured to and white dust/ shavings can be seen below where it was secured. Looks like the thief cut the locks with power tools. [Recovery notes: On 10/15/20 the victim wrote: I have great news to share with you! Two individuals using the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry found my bike for sale on social media. I contacted the seller, set up a meet and was able to recover my stolen bike.]

Giant Escape 3 Disc

Location

UIC College of Dentistry
801 S Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K8EK57644
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought in early 2020,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was on the bike rack outside of UIC College of Dentistry.

Centurion

Location

Westin River North
320 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue/Purple and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
90’s model refurbished bike. Blue and White frame. White tires, yellow sticker on frame that says “community bike shop Omaha. Photo below is out of date. Bike has drop bars with black tape now

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work around 6:30 on night of incident. Came outside to the bike rack in front of 320 N Dearborn, Chicago, IL and my bike was just gone.

Specialized Allez Sprint Disc

Location

1850 North Fairfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601043297P
Size: 
54
Color: 
White, Pink, Yellow and black spots
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has super unique paint job, loud freehub carbon disc brake wheels, carbon sprint handlebars and stem, and electronic shifting groupset.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my garage door open and one of my bikes inside was taken. Stupid absentmindedness. Bike is very distinct and should be easy to spot.

Salsa Warbird

Location

Clark and Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A0B28CE0205
Size: 
55
Color: 
Sand/ Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers on top tube and left fork.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Bianchi Volpe

Location

Garage
2614 w iowa st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Bianchi road bike for a really small person. I am barely 5’2” with really short legs. It has integrated shimano brakes and another set of brakes in the center of the drop bars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 years
Incident Description: 
Neighbors left garage doors open and unlocked and the bike was stolen

Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Step-Through Bike

Location

353 N Desplaines St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 6 months old, in like new condition.

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?: 
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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from 353 N Desplaines St parking garage on 2nd floor. Bike was properly stowed on rack and locked. Both the bike and lock are missing. The bike was left for 2 weeks, so the theft may have happened at any point during that time frame.

Retrospec Harper

Location

2640 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Frame size 19in
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
If still with bike, has a mirror in the left handlebar, and there is a bike Bell that is button operated.

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?: 
It was in the backyard to the left of the building behind part of the fence with no entrance. The bike isn’t visible from the street. About a month and a half.

Infinity Boss Three Mens

Location

McCormick Theological Seminary front bike racks
5460 S University Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JK197220392
Size: 
18
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly new condition, was purchased in early May 2020. A (Bell Cocoon) child seat is installed at the back.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 2 hours.

Rad Power Bikes Radrover

Location

Chicago
1600 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large 26in fat tires
Color: 
Dark grey with "Rad Power bikes" in orange lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has rear and front racks. Abus folding lock on underside of downtube and abus chain lock around the seat post

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Hispanic Male wearing a hoodie with a large letter S on left pocket broke into a garage. Thief then opened the garage door and rode off on their bike whilst pushing the stolen bike.

Trek 220 FX3 Disc

Location

Old Town - corner of N. North Park & W. St. Paul Ave.
1709 N. North Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU305JC1401P
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dnister Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new - only had this bike for a few months. It has a kickstand on the left side, NO waterbottle holder.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked to a pole on Saturday afternoon, 10/3. I went to get it Monday, 10/6 around 5PM and it was gone.

Republic Bikes

Location

Shoemaker Lofts
Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black frame, white rims, light blue handle bar wraps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black frame, white seat and rims, light blue (NOT PINK anymore as pictured) handlebar wraps, republic bikes silver logo. Little pasrty stickers between the handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It's been in my space for a year and a half
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my parking space up on a bike rack in a gated building in a locked garage.

2009 Felt F95 Team Issue

Location

1515 W Cullom Ave
1515 W Cullom Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 / 52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn condition, black wraps, team color bike. One drink holder,

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stone from the enclosed parking area. Must have been during the night / early hours. Many bikes in the area so feel like they knew what they were going for.

Felt

Location

1515 W Cullom
1515 W Cullom
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt Team Replica Bike, Black with a lot of words that say 'Felt' and Garmin on the horizontal tube.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen the night of October 5th or early morning of October 6th

SE Lager

Location

2219 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TZ17MY5341
Size: 
49
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased from Kozy's bicycle shop so it has the Kozy's sticker on it. All white frame with black tires, handles and seat.

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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Garage was either broken into or left open, both neighbors remember shutting the door. Was known to be shut at 7:00 PM but garage was found open at 7:30 AM the next morning.

All City Super Professional

Location

1922 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue Panther
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new All City Super Professional with Tiagra drop bars, WTB tires and Kona platform pedals. Teal with white All City logo on down tube.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Left my bike downstairs in basement the night of 9/09. Didn't return to basement until 9 am Saturday morning (9/12) when I noticed it was gone. 5 other bikes in the basement were left untouched. I have lived here for 2 years and had been leaving my old beater in the basement with no issue. Didn't even have the new bike for a month before it was stolen.

Schwinn mountain bike

Location

Lincoln Square
2320 W EASTWOOD AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Blue and aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
shocks on front and rear, front disc brakes.

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?: 
right in front of my door
Incident Description: 
After riding to lawyer for paperwork, I parked bike in front of my basement doorway, intending to bring it in. I dozed off for 30 mins and checked bike and it was gone and found back gate open and saddle bags left behind in the alley.

Schwinn GTX 3

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
508615
Size: 
17 and a half
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new, slight wear and tear on right pedal.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I was working out at Lakeview Athletic Club from approximately 6p - 7p. When I came outside the bike was gone and I found the cut lock on the ground nearby.

Red Fixie

Location

Home
3642 , W George
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
No number
Size: 
54 cm, medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s a red fixie with brown seat. It has back rack and bottle holder. It was stolen when the lock’s on it as it is in the picture.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the yard of a locked building. Somebody enters to next building from alley and jumps in the our yard. Takes the unlocked bike and leaves. I have security camera records but his face is covered with mask.