Recent Reports

custom built Felt Bike

Location

Sofo Tap
4923 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black with neon greenish yellow highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is brand new. The frame is black with white FELT writing on it. The brake lines are this greenish neon yellow. A big differentiator from other Felt framed bikes is this one was converted to a single speed. It has no gears or gear lines.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Raleigh Cadent 2 2017

Location

Home
Leland & Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black Raleigh Cadet bike. It may still have the black and silver Kryptonite U-Lock attached to the frame making it harder to ride.

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?: 
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut with U-Lock still attached to the frame. Thief walked straight to the apartment complex, entered and exited with the bike within 10 minutes

GT Men's Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike

Location

Angelo caputos market
2400 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
elmwood park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
27.5
Color: 
black blue & green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is like new. Black frame with blue and lime green labels. Has a red blinker light in the back seat underneath the seat. two blue lights on the tires & two silver reflectors on the front handle bars.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes max
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack at grocery store Angelo Caputos Fresh market 2400 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. It was left alone for about 15-20minutes while shopping inside the store. When i came back outside my bike was gone. the lock was cut and chain was left on the ground.

Liv Alight 1

Location

5820 N Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K58035041
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition, new tires. Disc brakes. Black rear rack, bell and phone holder mounted to handle bars. Mount for U-lock on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Monday August 8th I noticed my bicycle missing from the parking garage of my apartment building. The bike was locked with a heavy duty chain around a structural cement pole, through the frame and front tire, then locked with a u-lock. The bike was hidden behind my vehicle. Nothing was left behind. The bike was last seen by me on Sunday August 7th at 12:00 noon.

Trek FX3 Disc

Location

Flournoy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286XC2346S
Size: 
L
Color: 
"Dnister" black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in overall great condition because I got it last February. But I dropped it a couple times so it has a noticeable scratch on the top tube. It also has fenders on the wheels.

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?: 
less than a day
Incident Description: 
When moving into my new apartment, I put my bike into the locked garage. The next day (7/28), I was moving my mother's car into the garage when I saw that the door was wide open and my bike was missing. I was not the last person to access my garage, but that person says she locked it after she left.

Giant Escape3

Location

Manuel Borobia
6106 S Kimbark Ave.,Unit 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
KCFK87741
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Ash Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back derailleur cable missing

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was carried away from my building basement

Trek Dual Sport 2

Location

5631
S. Dorchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black rear rack with wooden top. Small red light on rear.

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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Persons unknown gained access to our building's basement. three bicycles were taken. The one described here and two others.

Raleigh Cadent

Location

Home
5105 n damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U15XK09539
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Green front gray back post. Fuji peddles.

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

Masi Vincere Tiagra 2021

Location

2532 W Homer St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
XD200509287
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Matte Gray/Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new. Disc brakes. Had regular pedals (not clip-ins) and two water bottle cages. Kenda tires.

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?: 
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?: 
About two years, without incident
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between Thursday 8/4/2022 and 2pm on Sunday 8/7/2022. The bike was locked with a cable through the frame and wheel, and attached with a U-Lock to a bike rack. The bike rack is located inside a secure residential building garage near the intersection of W Homer St and N Campbell Ave. The lock was cut and left at the scene. A tire pump was also stolen along with the bike (a matte gray/red Masi Vincere Tiagra 2021). Many other bikes in the garage – both locked and unlocked – were left untouched.

Schwinn Addison 700c/28" City Hybrid Bike - Gray

Location

Blink Fitness Bridgeport
3145 S Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
700c/28”
Color: 
Brown wheels, seat, and handle, gray frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly worn, dirty on the bottom, bell on left handle is broken, black bike lock wrapped on the frame, left brake 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked at a bike rack in front of Blink Fitness Bridgeport (3145 S Ashland Ave) unlocked and it was taking during the hour 6pm - 7pm while I was in the gym

Trek FX1

Location

116 S Cambridge Dr
Geneva , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU008XC0399S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent; chrome water bottle holder; black seat;

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?: 
Bike not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of garage between 530pm to 830pm

Liv Giant Alight3

Location

Apartment
Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DKWGIK4EK39921FESBI2339
Color: 
Light Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, albeight a bit dirty. Has a special brake for adaptive equipment. Brake is ONLY on the left hand side and squeezes both brakes front/back.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in partially underground basement to woodenhandrail next to another bike. Was locked to the frame and the pole. Pole was ripped away from cement and bike slipped off. This was in the back of the building which has a back fence. They must have walked in from sidewalk and around back to look. Otherwise it is not visible from the street.

Specialized Diverge

Location

Humbolt Park/ Ukrainian Village
3100 block W Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54”
Color: 
Neon orange/peach
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new with a few scratches. Pedals are now silver/metal. Had both front & back lights and a cool beverage holder strapped to the handlebars. Has a Portland, ME bike club sticker on front right wheel arm.

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 in closed/locked garage on property. Thief also took my landlord’s electric lawnmower.

Liv Alight 1

Location

1067 W Cornelia Ave 60657
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, off white, orange accents, owl design water bottle holder, cell phone holder, front and back headlights

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?: 
Bike was unlocked
Incident Description: 
Forgot to unlock bike on back porch, bike was stolen when from first floor apartment porch by the time I checked next day

2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW

Location

Northcenter Town Square
Damen & Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black / red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; new chain; Shimano EH 500 pedals - with one side flat and one side with clip-in

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to 'no parking' sign on the corner of N Damen and W Belle Plaine Ave; locked it around 7:30, was gone by 7am.

Raleigh cadent

Location

Home
5105 n damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji peddles. XLarge size bike

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?: 
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: 
Bike was locked on fence around 5pm. Next morning noticed it was missing.

Jamis DXT A3 19 Flat Steel

Location

Lincoln Park
Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M21A002851
Size: 
19
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint

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?: 
Multiple months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in enclosed garage, behind another bike. This bike was taken from the garage with little to no signs of anything else being touched or moved. Nothing else from the garage is missing.

2015 Surly Cross-Check

Location

Independence Library
4024 N Elston Ave
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M15110106
Size: 
46CM, 700 C
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Water Bottle Cage Fender SKS P45 Chromoplastic Longboard Fender Set: Silver 700c x 28-35 () Rack Racktime Addit Universal Rear Mount Rack: Black () Front Rack

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike unattended for 4 hours and was gone when I went outside.

2014 Specialized Dolce

Location

Albany park
4512 N Albany
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White and green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition despite being 8 years old. Chip on the handle bars, seat post was shortened so it’s not a standard height.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, hung up in the garage. I always keep it there, so 2 years.
Incident Description: 
Someone hopped over the fence and got into our garage and stole two bikes hanging in our garage.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

Garfiled Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Marin blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near mint. Has a sticker on bar, attachment for phone, lights and bin on the back

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked bike near Garfield Park Conservatory around 3:40 pm. Came back from conservatory at 5:00pm and bike was already gone.