Recent Reports

Trek FX 2

Location

Old town
Sedgwick St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU046XC4403T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition

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?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
Person walked into the garage. Broke the lock snd took the Bike

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Home
2613 W EVERGREEN AVE APT 3R
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 17, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A722633
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
At time of theft, it had black handle tape and a black 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Off and on for approximately 1 month
Incident Description: 
I live on the third floor of a walkup. We use our back patio as our front door. The bike is usually locked, buut I had been having trouble with my lock and was cleaning the rust off of the lock mechanism. At the time the bike was stolen, it had been unlocked for several hours, but I never thought twice about it because we are three floors up and I have two dogs that usually bark at everything. At 6 PM, I took one dog out and the bike was there. Around 6:45 PM, I took the other dog out and noticed the bike was missing. I had been nearby and had heard no one on the stairs and no indication that someone had approached our unit.

RadPowerBike

Location

1051 W Lill
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
CU5H21B3061
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a blue child seat, basket, 1-2 locks on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2+ years

Priority Classic Plus

Location

4447 N KEDZIE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
PTCB22D0493
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
With fenders, rear rack, and front basket. Rear rack has a red tape around the rear right tube. The bike also has a sticker on the sear tube indicating it's GPS-tracked

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in an indoor locked garage only accessible to residents. The bike was last seen on May 18 1pm and we found out it was lost on May 19 12pm.

Gitane Kilo

Location

Home
Iowa/Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mild rust around the drop outs and on the clips. Newly rebuilt front wheel - suntour hub to a sun rim laced radially. Gitane decals are legible and intact but with slight ware. Minor dent on top 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I ride it daily, but I've kept it there for three years
Incident Description: 
Bike had been kept in a hidden area on my property. Had ridden it the day before and when I went to ride it the next day, it was gone.

Orbea Terra H40 L

Location

Home
1321 N Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, May 20, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
01180270351
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is all black with a topeak bike rack, pedaling innovations black pedals, banjo brothers center frame bag (little red insignia), and tiny topeak under seat bag. The current tires are Vittoria Terreno Wets that are all-black. In very good condition.

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?: 
<1 day
Incident Description: 
Not entirely sure when the bike was stolen. I know it was on my porch, which is behind a locked gate, on Saturday 5/18 when I rode it in the afternoon and that it was gone as of the morning 5/20. I think it was there during the day on 5/19, but can't be certain. I'm guessing it was stolen from my porch sometime in the early morning of Monday 5/20.

Mongoose XR-75

Location

3809 Victoria Dr
Richton Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, the breaks are uneven, pedal is black and has only one red reflector in the back.

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?: 
Wasn’t locked
Incident Description: 
Stole my mongoose XR-75 off my porch in the night.

Trek FX Sport 4 Women’s

Location

3535 N Reta Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver/Light Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. When stolen, bike had a U lock, cell phone holder, and water bottle holder.

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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Neighbor left our garage door open for ~4.5hrs (9:30am-2pm) and bike was stolen from our garage bike rack.

Canyon Grail CF SL 7

Location

Wolcott/Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R06401AC23C0045
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Green/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. With pedals from Canyon.

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?: 
5 minutes

Trek FX 7.1

Location

2419 W Montrose Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chicago flag reflective stickers on the side with other Chicago related stickers. Ripped saddle. Broken gear box on right handlebar.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It wasn't

Trek

Location

710 W 21st St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's Large (?)
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black luggage rack on the back Water bottle holder 2000s model

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 hr

Red Trek gear 8 front shifts 2 back shifts

Location

X Sport
1320 75th St W Downers Grove, IL 60516 United States
Downers grove , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 13, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red Trek bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new with some stickers Bright red Trek bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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 a closed business.
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: 
I parked my bike near my work and left it there for a few day because it was raining and it got stolen

Salsa Journeyman

Location

Springfield Alley way
2533 N Springfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 13, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s in used, but good shape. I’d just bought it from a stranger, and gotten it tuned up. It has a back rack on it. I had clip pedals on it at the time. There are orange and yellow stripes on the front fork and seat tube.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
I leave it hung up in the garage, because it’s my long distance bike. The garage door is always closed, but my neighbor left it open by accident. Someone just walked in and took it. I should have known better.

Trek Verve 1

Location

Churchill Park Place
2007 W Churchill St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU094XC3991T
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition, no significant dents or scratches to it.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
April 28th around 10pm, we have security footage showing a thief entering our locked garage and stealing two books and some other residents' items. An image of the intruder is also available. A police report has been filed and apartment building is made aware. Image is from the Internet, as I don't have any pics of my own.

Liv Flourish FS 1

Location

Churchill Park Place
2007 W Churchill St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K1GK94746
Size: 
Adult Size
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a purple bike that was in a good, clean condition. When stolen, it had a bell by the handlebar. A sticker from an old apartment was removed from the bike so you can somewhat see the remnants of a removed sticker below the handlebar facing the rider when seated.

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?: 
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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
April 28th around 10pm, we have security footage showing a thief entering our locked garage and stealing two books and some other residents' items. An image of the intruder is also available. A police report has been filed and apartment building is made aware.

Schwinn RECOVERED

Location

4601 N. Beacon St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
6837918
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red handlebar 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Since the afternoon of Tuesday May 7th
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was u-locked to another bicycle behind a locked privacy fence in the patio well of a dark ground-floor unit. RECOVERED: LB reported On May 12, 2024, bike was located on Facebook marketplace and bought it back from the person who posted it for sale.

All City

Location

1800 block of North Fremont Street. Ranch Triangle
Freemont Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M21120958
Size: 
49
Color: 
Black with a teal front wheel/rim.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black, with a teal front wheel with one white spoke. All city brand bike. Single speed freewheel with bull horns handle bars brand new tektro brakes levers. Brooks leather saddle. Multi colored upper bar pad thing.

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 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?: 
It was not locked. 20-30 minutes.
Incident Description: 
Stopped at home to grab a bite to eat and feed cats. Bike was leaning against the wall of neighboring building next the coach house I live in. Two entrances into the property between the front building and the coach house. Front gate to gangway does not lock but looks like a fence and can not be seen through. Front door was open when I came back down after about a half hour. So I assume someone just happened to walk by. Opened the door. Walked down the narrow gang way between the building around a concrete wall blocking any view from the street even if the front gate was open and through a small court yard between the building in the front and the coach house. Back door was locked. Someone had to have known that the front door is unlocked and have scoped out the place before. This time got lucky. Didn’t lock the bike because I was only there for short time and knew it couldn’t be seen from the street and there is no reason for anyone other than residents of the building to go through that area.

Surly Long haul trucker

Location

Condo
Beacon and Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's 5'7"
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, 2 water bottle holders and back rack

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stole from locked back patio area, locked to another bike by combination ULock

Cannondale Quick Women's 5 Remixte

Location

1541 W Roscoe St Apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA65372
Size: 
Large Womens
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in Garage

Retrospec city bike style

Location

Balanced Flow Wellness
2325 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Mid size
Color: 
Sage green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lopsided wicker basket, silver back storage space, brown seat and handlebars. Decent condition, no identifying marks.

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?: 
5ish hours
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred sometime between 12pm and 5pm, lock was missing with bike as I left work. Whole bike is missing.