Recent Reports

Cannondale r500

Location

4142 N. Avers
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
youth size
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright green handlebar tape, shimano shifters, black seat that says "demo" in pink, top of frame dented, yogyakarta sultan seal sticker on fork, last seen with Bar Mitts

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?: 
I forgot to lock it for the first time in 8 years.
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen leaning against no parking sign in front of 4142 N. Avers at 7:35pm. Was stolen sometime in the next 3 hours. Bike was not locked.

Christiania cargo tricycle

Location

Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
CS3713E
Size: 
Big!
Color: 
Black frame, red box
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's pretty distinct on its own! 7 or 8 years old -- worn but still plenty of use left.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Tricycle was locked with rear wheel lock outside Newberry Library. Parked at 10:00 am, gone by 5:30 pm.

Masi Caffe Corsa

Location

North West Loop
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver with White Fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, black rack and headlight holder

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked and compromised with something that generated sparks/fire

Unknown,

Location

1009 E 57th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
Light teal, black handlebars and seat, black letters on side
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Teal, kind of a seafoam green, has the word "mountain" written on the side. The lock is also gone so may have a curled lock on it. The handlebar screws and handlebar areas of the bike are quite rusty. Good condition but some rust.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 3 weeks, went missing a few days ago.
Incident Description: 
Came out of Bartlett Dining Commons at University of Chicago to look for bike. Bike was missing after it had been locked at dining commons for around 3 weeks. Lock also missing. Attempted to look for bike at other racks, but no success.

Motobecane Turino Expert 58cm

Location

wintrust building sidewalk bike racks
231 south la salle st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
067US0778058M58
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
paint is in great condition w/ clear tape on the areas of fork and frame it gets locked to bike racks. security nuts on wheels & headset, front and rear portland design works fenders, small hand pump on frame, rear cargo rack with wald side basket.

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 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?: 
up to 9hrs
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike to the third bike rack from jackson blvd on la salle, outside wintrust at 231 s la salle. i locked it there around 910am and returned to it around 630 pm to see that it and the lock were both gone.

Kona Dew

Location

4600 Block S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
16 ot 17 inch frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
At the time it was stolen, it had a rusty horn (with a big black knob you squeeze), Shimano shifters, a California bicycle license underneath the main crossbar, a grey colorado milk crate attached to the back rack with blue and green climber's webbing, and the chain rings (front gears) were slightly rusty with the middle of the three significantly worn. It would not shift into the highest gear. Attached is a photo of me holding it when it was new. If any information comes your way let me know.

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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
I live in a complex with a bunch of apartments. The entrance to our complex is gated and locked, and our apartment is near the back and cannot be seen from the street, so I have not been locking my bike. My roommate saw my bike in its usual place on our porch when he got home last night at 8 PM; and it was gone this morning (November 15th) when I left for work.

Marin Lombard Elite 2017

Location

Block 37
100 North State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new/kept in good condition. Some scratches on the body. There is a bike rack on the back. Lagunitas Splatter Sticker on the body, with a "Walls were meant for climbing" sticker on top of that. and the handlebar tape is frayed. The pedals are clipless platform hybrid.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike on the silver bike rack on the corner of State and Washington on Block 37 by the Disney Store at exactly 5:30pm. I went up climbing for 3 hours. Arrived back at bike location at exactly 8:30pm. Saw nothing but the cut bike lock. No bike, no witnesses. Still need to investigate nearby cameras. The bike had a Lagunitas Splatter Sticker on the body, with a "Walls were meant for climbing" sticker on top of that. and the handlebar tape is frayed. The pedals are clipless platform hybrid.

2018 SPECIALIZED MENS DIVERGE E5 ELITE

Location

Franklin/Madison in front of Argo Tea Cafe, Chicago Loopp
1 S Franklin St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602088433N
Size: 
56
Color: 
ORANGE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old condition, small paint chip on upper left of frame Black leather brooks B17 saddle Shimano Tiagra Gearset Continental 700x32 cc tires Color is orange (ta satin gallardo orange/tarmac, per manufacturer) Recent photo of bike is attached

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from SE corner of Franklin/Madison in front of Argro Tea Cafe in the Chicago Loop - passed by while returning to office and bike was there, but was gone 15 mins later upon returning to leave Bike was locked with 3 separate locks to bike rack - U lock to frame and rack, and standard cable lock to front wheel, frame, and rack, and standard cable lock to rear wheel, seat, frame, and rack Received photo and video of suspicious person from a bystander who claims to recognize person from local bike theft FB group

Trek 7200

Location

1501 maple av
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2019 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu263c1980d
Color: 
white and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in perfect conditions

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen while I was travelling that took the front whell out a grabbed the rest of it.

Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon

Location

Landmark Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc614012330n
Size: 
54
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Has stickers from Erik's Bike Shop on the frame. Mount for a light on front handle bars. Light and lock mount on seat post.

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 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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to an 11am movie at Landmark theater at Clark and Diversey. Parked and locked bike to city rack in front of the theater ~10:45am. Returned at 2:30pm to find bike and lock missing.

Redline 925

Location

2918 n milwaukee ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Burnt Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Lock holster, front and rear led lights, Selle Italia Lady saddle. Don't know exact size, maybe 53cm

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?: 
several hours
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into backyard gate. :( Photo is stock image, not my bike.

Specialized mountain bike

Location

Clybourn Metra station
Courtland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2019 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black Specialized mountain bike. Had a tag on the handle bars from the Elan city center in North Carolina

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: 
I left the bike at the Clybourn train station in the morning and when I returned from work it was completely gone.

Ridley X-Trail

Location

Windsor
Huron and St Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
563134
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Ridley X-Trail Gravel Grinder, front fender, two headlight mounts without lights, new Ultegra chain and cassette, large scratch on the front of the head tube, worn down paint on the cranks, bar tape starting to wear.

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?: 
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?: 
U-Lock through frame and front wheel on the top of 2 level stackable bike racks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up but everything is gone. No lock. No bike. No witnesses. No cameras.

Jamis Commuter 4

Location

Residential Garage
4154 N Marmora Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U129K29088
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, bike rack over rear tire, internal gear hub

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?: 
Inside garage regularly for storage

Fuji Touring

Location

Residential Garage
4154 N Marmora Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD035L0985L
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown Saddle, rack over rear tire

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?: 
Inside garage regularly for storage

2019 Specialized Ruby

Location

155 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54/56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's frame, size 54/56 Black frame with blue and purple accents, Erik's Bike sticker Black bottle cage with green Erik's bottle Phone mount on headset Black iSSi dual pedals Black and red saddle bag

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a U-lock and cable outside 155 N Wacker and stolen between the hours of 11pm-4pm.

Liv Alight 2 Disc

Location

Hoyne and Armitage (masked by admin at owner's request)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GP19Z2733
Size: 
M
Color: 
Dark Teal (deep lake)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has some scratches along body. Has a liv underseat bag, and a hand pump attached.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked on second-floor deck behind locked gate. Bike was stolen sometime yesterday while we were out.

Specialized Allez

Location

3426 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black white and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Few years old

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Accidentally left garage door open. Thief came in and took two bikes

Specialized Allez

Location

2034 N. Honore #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Purple and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition - black frame, purple accents. Likely has U-lock still attached

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to third floor porch in an enclosed backyard where only entrances were locked with deadbolts. Porch bannister was shattered to take bike.

KONA

Location

East Bank Club
400 N Kingsbury
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue with white and yello handle. KONA is the brand
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has yellow handle and the word KONA on the frame

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I arrived to the rack around 6:45am. The manager of the East Bank Club (400 N Kingsbury) checked on the security video and determined that a car pulled off in front of my bike at 7:40am, one guy came out of the car, the car left and the guy then proceeded to cut the lock. Later on he left with the bike. When I came out of the club ready to bike at 9:00am, found my bike was gone and the lcok was left, cut, still hooked to the rack.