Recent Reports

Jamis Citizen 2 (Step-thru)

Location

Southport/Lakeview
3814 N. Wayne Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 31, 2020 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Y15C009538
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bell & cup holder on front handle

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in the basement of a gated apartment complex. Neighbors were moving out and left both the back gate and basement storage room door open after moving out. Unfortunately, bike was left unlocked accidentally.

2020 Trek Marlin 4

Location

33 W. Ontario St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU112JC038R
Size: 
M-L
Color: 
Gray/Silver with red "TREK" letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is less than month old. Has dark red water bottle holder and small side attachment for mini-tire pump. No kickstand or ornaments. Stock steal and disc brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up in residential section of condo building parking garage (33 W. Ontario). Bright green combo cable lock. Only ways in is via car using remote pass to access tenant area or key fob through elevator. Stolen right off the rack next to other bikes of quality.

RadCity Electric Commuter Bike

Location

2436 W Eastwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large, steel electric bike with frame mounted battery, orange Zepp rear kids seat, and electric horn/bell accessory

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 night

Cannondale F900, 1997

Location

Jameson Loves Danger pet supply store
5208 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ID 2328 04935 FA5WM
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is original and has two stickers on it: San Francisco bike summer, 1999, "the revolution will not be motorized"; and IBEW Obama. The back plastic fender is broken.

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 an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was not locked, alas. I was in the store for about five minutes to buy a litter box.
Incident Description: 
I stopped at a pet store to buy a litter box. I leaned the bike against the store display window, did not lock it, and went inside. I looked out the window a few minutes later and did not see the bike. I went outside and spoke with a bus driver. He said that he saw a kid walk off with the bike and join another boy at the corner.

iZip E3 Path+

Location

2405 Ewing Avenue
Mishawaka , IN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ui62k07281
Size: 
M
Color: 
white/cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ebike, scratches below the handlebar, covered by piece of tube, scratches also on the rag. Most likely, seller will not have keys for the battery. The image is a stock photo but is very much like my bike. My bicycle has/had a white wire basket attached to the rack - which caused scratches.

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?: 
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?: 
With a cable lock
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, on July 27, 2020 between 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

GT Krakoram

Location

2131 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
None
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, red, bag on back of seat, suspension lock, disk brakes

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 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?: 
Overnight, 12hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight from 7PM to 10AM - was gone upon returning

Giant

Location

2500 W Pensacola Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Cracked front reflector, some scrapes on front handlebars, orange bike pump attached to 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours

Cannondale Quick 7 - Large - Stingray Gray

Location

Andersonville, IL
Ashland & Winnemac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
yb88768
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Stingray Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Cannondale Quick 7 Large male bike color grey. Just had kick stand installed, water bottle holder and soft seat.

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?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
They either managed to get into garage or garage door was left open in backyard and they took my brand new hybrid bike and our lawnmower.

Jamis Nova Race

Location

858 N Hermitage Ave, Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White / Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Has clip-in pedals, gray camo handle grip, water bottle holder, and U-lock

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 horus
Incident Description: 
I have stored my bike in my locked garage for about 6 months, without any incidents. Someone either managed to break into the garage, or the garage was left open. I know the bike was safely in there at 7pm on 7/27. When I checked at 5pm on 7/28, it was not in there.

Speciualized Rock Hopper

Location

Chase Branch
1250 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older mountain bike, in good shape but not 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes max
Incident Description: 
Kids had 2 bikes, went to dollar store on milwaukee. Parked bikes in bike rack right in front of the Chase Branch. Went in Dollar Store, came back out 10 minutes later and kids bike was still there, lock was cut and my bike was gone.

Surly Cross Check - Flat Bar

Location

1018 Darrow
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M16081489
Size: 
54
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a rear rack, fenders and a black brooks 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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open for an hour and was stolen during that time.

Trek FX3 Disc

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Dnister Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, it had a water bottle holder, all black. It also had a phone holder on the left handle. I would assume whoever stole it took those off. But maybe not. It is a brand new bike (less than 2 months old. It is black and a little bit of silver.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
They broke into my locked, metal, 12 foot tall gate. went on to my balcony, and cut the lock, and left. Not sure how they got in to a locked door.

Giant Fathom 2

Location

Back side of Wicker Park apartments
2112 W North ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GZ18Z2812
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
Black (with blue decals)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new bike, with Disk Brakes and a dropper post. I had installed a black water bottle holder on the frame that i had strengthened using metal wire, but that could easily be removed. The bike is all black with a blue GIANT decal on the frame and blue decals on the tires. Maxxis tires

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
i lock it there nightly, or when im home and its not in use.
Incident Description: 
I heard some loud sounds in the alley. I went to look and when i stepped out on to my porch i saw my fence had been kicked in and the bike cable had been cut and lying on the ground. with the bike and lock part both missing. There is a camera facing the steps that must be climbed in order to get to the bike. My roommates bike who was below the porch was also stolen.

Schwinn M5001 XS

Location

Home
2332 N Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
TBDFSD15E1932
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Red and orange lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, white basket, bike rack has two little lights in the front. Has a U lock on the body

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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was punched out of the enclosed back porch late in the night or in the morning

Schwinn Trailway Hybrid

Location

Aligned Modern Health
1741 W Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
White/neon green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle condition was excellent. I had a wicker basket attached to the front handlebars and a phone holder on the handlebars as well.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike on the orange bike racks in front of Aligned Modern Health on Division St and went in to the office for my appt at 10am, I left the office at 11am and my bike had vanished. No clues left behind, but a divvy bike was propped up next to the bike stand with nobody around.

GT Avalanche 2013

Location

ravenswood
1515 w sunnyside ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition has a rear rack.

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Husband bike was locked with my bike to a rack in our apartment building parking lot. thief first took my bike an hour later came back for her bike.

Kalkhoff Jubilee

Location

Ravenswood
1515 w Sunnyside ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric bike in very good condition has a basket in the front

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
the bike was locked with my husband's bike to a bike rack in my apartment building parking lot. the thief cut the lock and took 1 bike first an hour later came back for the second bike. we know this because my building provide us the security camera video.

Fyxation Pixel single speed, black

Location

2956 N Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I have a big kryptonite bike chain wrapped around and locked on the frame of the bike. The chain is really dark with rust, the front tire doesn’t match the back tire. The seat is really compact and I think says “fabric” on it. There’s a “comrade cycles” sticker on the front of the frame by the handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my gated and locked backyard porch area, not visible from the street and hidden from our next door neighbor’s view by a privacy fence. It was leaned up against the backside of the building’s garage. It was next to another roommate’s bike, which wasn’t locked up either. It’s possible that someone could have climbed over the locked fence, taken the bike, and walked it out of the backyard.

2016 Trek Crossrip Elite

Location

Chicago Lake Shore Bike Trail By the overpass that connects to navy pier
Lake shore waterfront bike trail
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU133C3449K
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is matte black with a matte black rack and black handle bar wraps. It has scratches on the frame on the left side. One of the pedals is bent (blue colored pedals). It had an attached dog cart by Schwinn that was orange/yellow. The dog cart is enclosed and the. Cloth has a tear from when it flipped over. In addition there is a yellow kryptonite fahgettabout U-Lock it that is attached to the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bicycle is matte black with a matte black rack and black handle bar wraps. It has scratches on the frame on the left side. One of the pedals is bent (blue colored pedals). It had an attached dog cart by Schwinn that was orange/yellow. The dog cart is enclosed and the. Cloth has a tear from when it flipped over. In addition there is a yellow kryptonite fahgettabout U-Lock it that is attached to the frame.

Schwann Pantera(?)

Location

742 W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wide cushion seat, basket in front, paint chipped away at bottom of basket and covered with yellow tape

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 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 weeks