Recent Reports

Trek FX 2 WSD DISC

Location

Erie Family Health
2750 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU281C3450N
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Multiple stickers on the frame such as "Doctors without borders," "can you not?," "tundra club," "ovation 309"

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from behind the building of Erie Family Health center

Trek Dual Sport 3

Location

Wilson/Beacon St
Beacon St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has kick stand, and phone holder

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days

Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ

Location

606 Blue
1743 N LEAVITT ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 4, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Smoke / Black Reflective
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Integrated rear luggage rack and front/rear lights. Yellow air horn on the front of the bike. Pannier and yellow air horn may have been removed. Some scratches on downstem of the bike near the "Specialized" logo.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Typical Storage
Incident Description: 
My e-bike was stolen out of my apartment building's bike room 2/4/23 at roughly 6pm CT. The overall building has restricted access via a key fob system and the bike room does as well (single-point latch on the door). The bike was hung on a vertical bike rack and the frame/helmet was locked via a U-Lock to a cable connected to the bike rack. the bike/helmet were removed by cutting through the bike rack cable. I have pretty good video of the bike thief but unfortunately their face was covered.

Batch The Commuter Bike

Location

My residence
1042 W Webster Ave APT 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow peddles

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was located on the back deck of my apartment on the second floor. Normally there is a gate around the back of my apartment but it was being repaired by the management company (who did not notify us) and while the gate was being repaired, someone stole my bike.

Specialized Expedition

Location

UI Health
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
silver/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pink water bottle holder

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?: 
less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen was the bike rack near the North entrance of UI Health. I saw the bike advertised on Facebook marketplace at: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1735648300236742/?ref=search

Huffy Cruiser Brown and Gray 26 inch

Location

West Germania Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Brown and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a copper/brownish basket in front and a cream cup holder. There's a sticker of an old biking permit towards the front of the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
It was unknown when the person stole the bicycle. I was gone from Wednesday, November 22 to Sunday, November 26 and found it missing on Monday morning November 27.

Mom's bike, unknown

Location

Union station
225 s canal st
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty clean. Curvy frame, slightly less than traditional

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?: 
1 hour and a half
Incident Description: 
Left outside union station for a little over an hour. Returned to be completely missing

Miyata Quick Cross

Location

Artesian and Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 27, 2023 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R051445
Size: 
22”
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hot pink pedals. Orange handlebar grips

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off of back porch

Brooklyn Bicycle Co Roebling 9spd Hybrid Black 19

Location

The Colonnade Condo
4504 N Clark St Apt 302
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ACS230100527
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Litelok X1 U-lock locked to top part of frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle stolen from garage of condo building. Bike frame locked with U lock to Kraser wall anchor installed into brick wall. Brick wall was chipped away at until one of the bolts of the anchor was able to be extracted from the wall

STATE 4130 ALL ROAD

Location

1620 South Michigan Ave Apartment Parkinglot
1620 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
MEDIUM (55CM)
Color: 
BLACK SPARKLE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SHIMANO CLIP/CLIPLESS PEDALS YOKOZUNA BRAKES COMPRESIONLESS BRAKE HOUSINGS WOLF TOOTH CHAINRING Stolen with an old school MTN rack mounted to it Stolen with a large bright purple bottle cage and a black smaller bottle cage Major scratches in the rear dropout/chainstay Major scratches in the top tube The fork is slightly different paint scheme than the frame, it has more of the candy/sparkle effect on it

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?: 
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?: 
1 WEEK
Incident Description: 
I got home and immediately realized that the bike was stolen.

Trek 7.2 FX Women’s

Location

1500 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
grey (“matte charcoal”)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike (when I last saw) had an Omar & Bob’s sticker (bike shop in NH where it was purchased), and a Dartmouth College bike registration sticker. Seat was on lowest setting. Very new tires. Bike frame has some white and some black scratches / dings. Right side hand grip is scratched from a past fall. Blue shiny aluminum water bottle holder. Strange shaped black knob attached to handlebar (base for a bike light, light itself was not attached).

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?: 
not locked, present 1-3 days
Incident Description: 
Left bike in building lobby (inside 2 locked external doors), partner planned to move it to basement and lock it the same day but forgot, so bike was unattended. Building has also experienced increased package theft (people buzzing in and taking packages from that space), so that’s best guess of what happened.

Schwinn Admiral 700c Adult Hybrid Bike, 7 Speed Womens Bike, Cream

Location

Alley
1628 W Pierce
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, Schwinn sticker on the front peeling off, front fender missing

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Indefinite
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from enclosed garage

Schwinn Voyager

Location

3439 S. Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CM15G505331
Size: 
16''
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Refurbished like new, water bottle cage and silver fenders/splash guards

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?: 
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 but garage door was left open. Bike was stolen between 11pm and 11am.

State Core-Line

Location

1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 17, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AR20H01356
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red accents, black and yellow seats

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?: 
up to 13 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from Rush hospital, on the north side at Congress Pkwy & Paulina, at some point 7:00AM to 7:00PM

Flyer L885 Black Medium

Location

Private residence
844 W Fullerton 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
F880K212550753
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric bike, bought 7. octobre from Electric Movement LLC

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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside our garage. in the morning the garage door was open and the bike gone. The lock is a ABUS Granit Xplus 540 U-lock. And a Burley bike stroller that was attached to the bike was also missing.

Blix Vika+

Location

4539 North Western Avenue
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
US21070034
Size: 
Foldable
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, just over 800 miles. Has a front and back basket.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
Locked garage was entered and bike was stolen from it.

Unknown, unknown

Location

Regents Park Apartments
5035 S East End Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 10, 2023 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
T170907474
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is fairly old and beaten up. It has a rear-mounted rack

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

Cannondale Quick Disc 4

Location

My Partner's Garage
7633 S. Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used. Black U lock attached to the right side of the seat tube. Black cable lock wrapped around the top tube. Rainbow colored bell. Rearview mirror on my left handlebar. Phone mount and headlight on the right handlebar. LED light on the back tire spokes.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year
Incident Description: 
My partner came home and noticed his garage didn't open fully because it was off its regular alignment. He saw that both his bike and mine were missing. He said that his lawn mower was also stolen.

Giant Defy 2014

Location

Apartment
5049 N Damen Ave Apt 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L or XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good. New chain in 2023. No major marks. Black handle bar grips. Gears are a little sticky.

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?: 
1 day about.
Incident Description: 
Bike was on the first floor back stair way unit. To access this location you have to go through a locked 9 foot gate and then go up the stairs. Railing was taken off or forced off to allow bike to be stolen

Giant Cadex 980 C

Location

4708 n Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Had a bike pump on the frame

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my back balcony next to my door on the 3rd (top floor) of the apartment building.