Recent Reports

Diamondback WildWood classic comfort bike

Location

5511 S. Cornell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A161201175
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Yellow-green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Diamondback hybrid bike: had add-ons for clip in lights on the handle bars and back of the bike seat stand, as well as a kickstand and water bottle holder .

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
The bike had been located out front for several weeks
Incident Description: 
noticed bike was missing on morning of 5/3 had seen the bike in place around 5pm on the evening of 5/2. Lock was still attached to the fence and bike was gone. The fence bars were visibly bent ! Can only think I accidentally locked around the frame instead of through it and they were able to take the wheel and handlebars off the get the bike out :(

Urban arrow family - RECOVERED

Location

Rogers park
1218 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
uamm162243
Size: 
Cargo
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on side bars. Custom child seat on back rack.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Recovered by Owner, with a little help from the bike community. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2020/05/05/recovered-bike-community-helps-reunite-cafe-owner-and-mom-with-stolen-cargo-cycle/

Surly Cross Check

Location

Home garage
2737 W Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M17101349
Size: 
42cm
Color: 
Orange/Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very distinct Orange/Copper color. Black Fenders on front and rear wheel. Rear bike rack made by Surly. Brown Leather 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored there whenever not in use.
Incident Description: 
My apartment building has a detached garage where we park our car and store some items. My bikes hang from the ceiling and the garage is locked at all times. Returning from a grocery run this week, someone had gained entry into our locked garage, took my bike and replaced it with their junky bike

Schwinn Frontier Girls Bike

Location

1300 W Winnemac
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
around 15-16 in / 50 cm
Color: 
Bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition; white cable zip tie near right handlebar; safety lights on left handlebar and under seat; right handlebar is slightly chipped/worn down.

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?: 
around 36 hours in a yard with locked gates
Incident Description: 
I keep my bike under my apartment back porch, which is enclosed by two locked high gates. Last parked evening of Sunday, April 26th, discovered missing afternoon of Tuesday, April 28.

Schwinn high timber 27.5"" mountain bike

Location

Grand plaza garage
540 n State st apt 1203
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18"
Color: 
White with faint red stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In above average condition. Has 3 stickers on bar below handle bars parallel to the ground . 1 that says "grand plaza 2014" and the other 2 are above it and are small red stickers

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from grand plaza bike room. Bike storage room was located on 3rd floor of building parking garage at 540 n State st. Building manager said room was entered by two men wearing hoodies and bikes were stolen from the room on 4/23

6ku fixie bike

Location

Marianos fresh market
5353 N Elston Ave 60630
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, minor scratches, 6ku brand logo stickers are beginning to peel off, rust on chain, white Giro helmet

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?: 
Less than two hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to go to work at 12. At 1:45, I went outside and my bike was missing without the lock.

None

Location

4000 W 59th St Chicago, IL 60629 United States
4000 W 59th St Chicago, IL 60629 United States
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 25, 2020 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
None
Size: 
Medium up to waste
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good the bikes body is white the wheels are black with silver going all around the wheels it has a drop down handle the color of the handle is chrome and the grips are black the seat is blue but the seat slightly goes up when you look at it

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?: 
5min
Incident Description: 
It was in front of Walgreens on 4000 W 59th St Chicago, IL 60629 United States the one In front of 711 and next to Pete’s fresh market and pizza nova

2019 Specialized Dolce Sport 51 BLK

Location

Swedish Covenant Medical Pavilion
5215 North California St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc602190581n
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black with Teal Green Stripe
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike- less than 100 miles. No wear or tear. Almost perfect condition.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked on bike rack between hours of 8:15am- 2:15pm on 4/23/2020 in front of Swedish Covenant Medical Pavilion located at 5215 N. California Chicago, IL 60625
Incident Description: 
Biked to work from 6451 N. Mozart St to 5215 N. California St at 8am. Arrived and locked bike to bike rack located in front of Swedish Medical Pavilion at 8:15am. Lock was through the front tire, frame and bike rack multiple times. Left work at 2:15pm and found that bike was missing. Contact Swedish Security and they did not have cameras facing bike rack. They did not have footage of anyone on a roadbike between these hours, so they believe the person went north on California. I have contacted the CPD and I am waiting on a return phone call to file police report

Trek, FX 3 Disc19, Mat Black, 25 2XL

Location

residence
2333 N oakley
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 24, 2020 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU099C0813M
Size: 
25 2xl
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
disc brakes, bigger in size, lock attached to the stem, 2019 model, recently purchased, some flashes of red included

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 month
Incident Description: 
so bike wasn't locked in garage (first mistake), went downstairs to garage 7:15am CST Friday, April 24, garage was open and bike was missing, hadn't been down to garage over past 2 days when bike was hung back up and garage was closed

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

2421 W Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a dirty, bright orange kilo TT that was roughly stickerbombed, including a couple dock tags with my name on them. It was default kilo TT so it had drops, silver spoke wheels and a rear Schwinn rack that I put on, also a phone mount up front. It's a pretty rare color for that bike, I haven't seen another one in my 8 months of being a messenger. If anyone could has any information or suggestions they'd be appreciated, this bike was my job essentially and now I'm at a loss :/

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
15 minutes

Fuji Feather

Location

1446 W Chase Ave 3W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD068L06360
Size: 
52
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather seat, bulldog lock attached to frame, great condition, small paint stain on the seat, brown rubber on handles

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: 
Bike stolen from assigned storage space in laundry/storage units room. No lock on our unit. Bikes last seen on April 18th. Bike was stolen with another registered stolen bike under Aaron Kanfer, a Diamondback Menona dark blue hybrid with disk brakes. My suspicion is that a resident of the building noticed we had yet to get a lock for our bikes took them to sell, considering it’s a gated building. I bought this bike for my birthday two years ago with money I got for a promotion I worked my butt off for, feeling sad about this unfortunate situation. Thank you for your time.

Diamondback Menona

Location

1446 W Chase Ave 3W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
07C0029757
Size: 
19
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Disk 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Two bikes stolen from assigned storage space in basement laundry/storage units room in apartment building. The other bike registered to Meghan McKern was a Fuji Feather Chrome with brown leather seat and brown leather on the handles. A Bulldog bike lock was attached on the frame. Incident could have occurred between April 18-21. Area Rogers Park, between Touhy and Jarvis near Sheridan Avenue. Thank you for your time.

Fuji Absolute

Location

Hermosa
Hamlin and Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
modded to be a single speed, orange tape on handlebars, blue tape around seat post, "Women's" style frame with diagonal bar

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: 
Somehow they opened the garage door and took it.

Miyata Team track blue with chrome fork and half chainstays and seatstays 54cm ctc

Location

W and across from Freehand Chicago
13 E Ohio (iirc)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue with chrome fork half chain and seatstays
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dura Ace 7600 crank Campagnolo C-Record 41t iirc chainring Zeus pedals with shaved down dustcaps Ofmega rear wheel with Campagnolo rim sans decals 36h and all City lockring, 130mm Nitto track stem and Nitto green anodize track bars,..with sliced up grips black rubber.Campagnolo 26.6 seat pillar with Cinelli 60s-70s saddle; black alloy hardware store binder bolt...Dura Ace plastic-outer-cover track headset...circa 1990: like crank, original parts...front Ritchey hub wheel probably 32h, and Mavic front rim, Campagnolo Super Record skewer front, mismatched, one Record, rear track hub nuts...Izuma(?) Track 1/8" chain...

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was there from 10pm last night, several days prior at night mostly, and through 10am on April 17, 2029 I am quite sure
Incident Description: 
Just gone somebody figured I was doing laundry...in the basement...no option to bring inside offered sadly...I did ask once at the hostel I was using this bike to pay for as well as for nutrition best I can afford, of course, for what it's worth, I shall add, or incidentally...

Azuki

Location

4116 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tiki handle bars with urban camo grip tape, and shifting levers at the brakes. Red brand crest on the front.

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?: 
Several days
Incident Description: 
My bike is missing. I have no other information to go off.

Felt z85

Location

1247 W Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1506K185
Size: 
56
Color: 
RED/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Jack and Adams Pouch

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?: 
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?: 
1 day

Giant Florish 4

Location

House
2014 W. Augusta Blvd. , #1
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K4EK61346
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark grey with pink accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only a few months old with fairly little use so it looks very new. It is a dark grey/charcoal women’s bike with a few accents with bright pink and white stripes. It has a folding lock attached in the center.

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 is in the garage daily over a few months
Incident Description: 
We keep our bikes in the garage parked in front of the car. We have 2 bikes in that area and only one was taken.

Kent 700C Men's Ridgeland Hybrid Bike

Location

4800 S Chicago Beach Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
001675192750
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Teal with green and yellow tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Purchased on 4/2/20. Very bright blue/torqouis frame with frim yellow tire and lime green rear tire. Black seat and lime green brake controls. Single speed.

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?: 
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?: 
18 houra
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to pole outside of La Quinta next to my building. Has been locked there daily, after usage, with no incident since bought on 4/2/20. Locked it there at 2pm on 4/7/20 and realized missing at 130pm on 4/8/20.

6ku Fixie

Location

1111 N Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with pink tire rims

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?: 
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?: 
6 months

6KU Fixie

Location

1111 N mozart
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with black rims, gold handle bar covered by tape

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?: 
6 months