Recent Reports

Giant Cypress Townie

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One waterbottle holder. Front and back lights.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes tied to a tree were stolen and the bike lock was gone.

Nishiki Maricopa

Location

Unos
29 E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two waterbottle holders

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were tied together to a tree. The cable combination bike lock was wound though the frames and both front wheels in front of Unos on Ohio St

Scattante R670

Location

Monroe Harbor Marina Office
400 E Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, white handle bar tape (dirty). Bell on top right of handle bar. Shimano clip clipless pedals. Worn Hutchinson tires and broken reflector on front wheel. Has bike pack under seat with a red flashing light attached.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of Monroe Harbor marina entrance. When I returned, it was missing. Same day as Chicago Triathlon, so a lot of people in the area. When I arrived, a lady warned me not to park next to a blue bike that had parked next to hers and locked their bike to hers, she'd had their lock cut. I should've taken this as a sign to go elsewhere but I'm an idiot and here we are. Also my lock probably sucked. Feel like a moron.

Specialized Sirrus x 2.0

Location

Apartment
1957 N. Fairfield St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White/light purple/pearlized
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, has a phone stand attached to the right handlebar, had a real bottle cage on the bottom of the bike, and had clipless pedals on both sides. Recently had a multicolored Pleasant Prairie Triathlon sticker with “420” affixed to the seat. No defined dents or scratches. Black seat.

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?: 
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 week since last use
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked in front of my vehicle in the parking garage at 1957 N. Fairfield Rd. There were complaints of mass theft from the building, and residents were alerted on August 22nd. I noticed my bike was gone where I had locked it with a u lock and rope extension to parking bumper under my vehicle. The lock itself and rope attachment were taken along with the the bike. Helmet was left.

Tern GSD S00 LX

Location

Division & Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
812741027624 ; Frame AA20937835
Size: 
Electric Cargo Bike for Families
Color: 
Beetle Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric Cargo Bike for Families, with a bike seat

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
All Year
Incident Description: 
On August 19, 2024, at approximately 01:00 hours, a white male wearing a white cap, white shirt, black backpack, blue jeans, and white shoes used a screw to tamper with and jam the front/main entrance door. After gaining entry, the individual proceeded to the garage door entrance. Inside the garage, using a flashlight and his phone, he searched through and checked all storage cages and closets to see if there was anything valuable to steal. During this time, he moved our child's blue bike and stroller to access other items. The suspect then noticed our blue Tern Family electric bike, which was secured to a shelf. He moved several items in front of our car to clear his path and spent nearly 10 minutes breaking the lock. Once the lock was broken, he attempted to exit through the garage door, but when that failed, he exited with the bike through the same front/main entrance door he had initially used to enter, at approximately 01:15 hours. All of this was recorded by our apartment complex's video camera. The tools required to break the lock were carried in his backpack.

Cannondale Treadwell 3

Location

Belmont Harbor - E Dock
2 W Belmont Harbor Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C37300U50LG
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark Gunmetal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
practically new, only had it for a year. Dark gunmetal green frame, black handlebars, black maxis DTR-1 wheels, has a brass bell on the left handlebar, black rack over the rear wheel, reflectors on wheel spokes. roughly $950

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
4 hours outside harbor dock, locked on the bike rack
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike at E Dock at Belmont Harbor around 6:15pm, when I returned around 10:15pm, I saw that the cable had been cut and the u-lock was left at the scene

BMC alpenchallenge ac02 - EN14764

Location

4853
Plainfield , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UNKNOWN
Size: 
L
Color: 
Dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Race Face pedals. It has a gates belt drive with an 8 speed internal hub, so no chain. The stem cap is a Topeak phone mount which is probably rare for a same bike to have.

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 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was hanging in a shared garage of an alley. No sign of breaking in so the garage door may have been left open by a neighbor. There is no police report because I didn't have the serial number, I mistook the model number socket for a serial number. I'm pretty gutted, this bike was perfect.

Specialized Road Bike

Location

Urban Athlete
4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape. Nice gear shift, new handle bar wrap. Very distinctive yellow frame. Rear wheel just had 3 spokes replaced

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at 5:30 pm on Friday, gone the next day 5pm

Felt Verza Speed 40

Location

back of apartment across street from dempster cta stop in evanston
1320 chicago ave
evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike has a black collapsible basket on the back right side, a back light, a phone holder on the handle bars, and a silver wheel and sprocket sticker and green evanston bike registry sticker on the frame.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night. I ride my bike everyday and often use this bike rack when it is not in my apartment. It happened in the 24 hours between 4:30 pm august 20th and 4:30pm august 21st
Incident Description: 
It happened in the 24 hours between 4:30 pm august 20th and 4:30pm august 21st. The bike was taken from my apartment buildings bike rack at the back of the building. All the other bikes seem to remain.

Jamis Allegro! A3

Location

Andersonville/Ravenswood
4851 n Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M20I001536
Color: 
Bright blue/teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker from the New York bike room. Large head and tail lights.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It’s always in the garage.
Incident Description: 
Bikes were hanging from the ceiling in an enclosed personal garage behind my apartment building.

liv devote advanced 2 rosewood

Location

Ravenswood metra station
4800 n Ravenswood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K8FZ00845
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Purple/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, it has a quad lock mount on the stem of the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than an hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked on bike racks outside of the Ravenswood Metra station entrance

URBAN ARROW FAMILY CARGO LINE

Location

Home
Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
2006906RFMM
Size: 
274cm L x 70cm W x 110cm H
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Urban Arrow Cargo Bike - white frame. Missing the wheel lock on the back wheel. Missing a push button on the right side of the frame (could be the left side).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in the walkway behind a locked gate. The thief somehow got access to the walkway and left with the bike.

Jamis

Location

Montrose Harbor Parking Lot
601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike rake, phone holder, u-lock holder, bell. Stickers on the bars. Used for 7 years, good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to bike rack on parked car near Montrose Beach. Returned and it was gone. Lock doesn’t appear broken.

Schwinn Clear Creek

Location

129 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Partial
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusty. Green squeaky T-Rex in sunglasses on handlebars. Brand new saddle, new front and rear wheels.

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 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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to go to work this morning and my bike was gone. It was chained to a deck post in a locked courtyard, no street or alley visibility. I use it to commute, and used it mostly recently on Friday, 8/16/24

Cannondale quick 5 remote highlighter medium

Location

Chefs special
2165 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME90417
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Bright green / highlighter
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, pedals have dried mulberry residue on them, cell phone holder on handle bars, handle bar extender

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve my bike and it was gone with cut lock and helmet left at the scene

RECOVERED: Specialized CrossTrail

Location

River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC020060877R
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some scrapes on the handles. XL 2020 Gray Specialized hybrid bicycle with mechanical disc brakes, adjustable front shocks, front and rear Cat Eye lights & a kick stand

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 1/2 Hours
Incident Description: 
[On 8/19/24, victim reported that the bike had been recovered: "I was able to recover my bike today at the park it was stolen from. I ended up putting my bike description and contact information on Bike Index, Garage 529 & the Chicago Stolen Bike registry the moment it went missing and I feel like that was a good start to recovering the bike. Great services all around! I ended up searching at a local bike shop that was notorious for reselling stolen bikes near the park where my bike was stolen and had zero luck. I thought maybe it wouldn’t hurt to walk around the park and funny enough-- it was there with two teenagers on their phones. Was able to get an accurate description of the guys and verify it was really my bike by walking by them with my phone in my hand to record inconspicuously. The police were then notified and were able to apprehend them and get my bike back with just the lights missing, the handle grips swapped out & a different cupholder installed. Hope this information helps, once again thank you for having this site up for people to begin the process of recovering their bikes!!"] Fished for largemouth bass at the River Park dam spillway and left my bike underneath the bridge between the main park/soccer field & the North Park Holmgren Athletic Complex baseball field. I was fishing the point where the water spills over for about an hour and a half, and when I returned to my bike it was gone. I had stowed my bike in the gated area underneath the bridge. The bike is an XL 2020 Gray Specialized hybrid bicycle with mechanical disc brakes, adjustable front shocks, front and rear Cat Eye lights & a kick stand.

Trek FX3 Disc

Location

534 Sheridan Sq
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU066C0843P
Size: 
M
Color: 
White/Cream with Dark Grey & Gold Accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition — only real distinguishing feature is my water bottle holder mounted on it in dark grey. Also had pedals replaced during recall.

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?: 
2.5 years

2008 Garry Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo

Location

Park Place Tower
West Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Break fluid pressure is bad. Most of break fluid in right hand break line has drained out.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack in front of Park Place Tower at around 6:45pm. Went out downtown and came back at 1:00AM and bike was gone

Pure Cycles

Location

1503 N Kolin Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blueish/Grayish Frame with Orange framed wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New bought in 2023; Pure cycles city bike

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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 weeks
Incident Description: 
I’ve been keeping my back locked out back the last two weeks for easy access, I previously kept it locked it my laundry room, but it was hard going up and down the stairs. I didn’t realize my bike was missing until I went down to do laundry. The broken lock was left on the railing. I use this bike for Uber eats as a side job as I’m putting myself through school.

Fuji Absolute 2.1

Location

Outside Primark behind bus stop
35 N state st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD244L0547S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silicone smartphone holder (Hbar delta) Rear rack (sunlite) Bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked to rack in the middle of the day in plain eye sight. taken within 30 min of being left there.