Recent Reports

Bianchi Nyla frame

Location

Apartment
1356 W. Carmen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mid-sized
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition, though the paint is pretty scratched. It has a slightly heavier frame and may still have a sticker for a ferry on the frame.

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 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?: 
consistently for a month, but in the short term: one night.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up on a porch railing in a couryard which isnt easily

Nishiki Manitoba

Location

Garage
1644 W Pierce Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17”
Color: 
Gray/Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a back cargo rack, small bell on the right handlebar, and a small under-seat bag installed (all of which could be removed). Also a small green sticker on the top tube for Burton parking garage (would likely be removed).

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?: 
7 hours or less
Incident Description: 
I returned from a bike ride at 7pm and put the bike in the garage. We recently moved and I haven’t set up a bar to lock my bike on, so I made sure the garage door was closed. Around 2:30am, we took our dog out to potty and realized the garage door had been opened (the car port door, which is usually opened by remote) and my bike was gone.

Cannondale Quick 1 Disc

Location

Elm at Clark
1122 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YG41388
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 2 years old. Pearl black with water bottle cage.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Last locked on August 1, 2023
Incident Description: 
Incident happened sometime between August 1 and August 26. Bike was located inside apartment building’s private bike room — which requires a residence’s key fob to enter. It appears as though the frame it was locked to was manipulated in order to remove the bike along with the Kryptonite lock.

Bianchi Milano

Location

Private Residence
2523 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Three years old, not super worn. It had a bunch of string lights and a crate, but those could have been removed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage in Logan Square. The bike was not locked to anything within the garage. I just noticed the bike missing today, but others in the building report not seeing it for about two weeks, placing the date missing around August 12.

Schwinn Road Bike

Location

Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and silver Schwinn road bike with a silver fender on the front tire. Slight damage on the left side of the seat and handle bars. Handle bars are wrapped. Has a silver rack on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked and I came outside and it was gone but the U-lock was on the ground.

Schwinn Men's GTX 3

Location

Lakeview
2682 N Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNXD520A08108
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Looked exactly as the day I purchased it.

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?: 
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 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived home late after midnight around 12:16am and the bike was still there. When i woke up in the morning and left the house around 8:30 am the bike was already missing. But there was a Lyft bike in front of our house left by someone, probably by the person who stole the bike.

Trek Crossrip (silver)

Location

2511 W Moffat St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike in good condition, combination conventional & clipless pedals, black rear rack.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a storage cage in my basement, locked with a chain and keyed padlock. The chain was cut.

Trek Crossrip (green)

Location

2511 W Moffat St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 model. Dark green with white lettering. Combo conventional + clipless pedals. Bar tape is worn but with screw in bar ends. Front brakes are squeaky.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a storage cage in my basement, locked with a chain and keyed padlock. The chain was cut.

specialized rockhopper 29

Location

apartment building rear near garbage
oak ave
evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
black, with red stripe accent on frame white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it had mismatched wheels. the handle on the left had a hole on the rubber cover. serial on underside of the bike. makes screeching noise when bike breaks. seat is not factory make

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
happened in the back of my apartment near rear door in Evanston IL on oak and Davis. bike was locked to side of rack with frame and back wheel and front wheel with cable. bike and lock missing, angle grinder seemingly used to cut through the lock, but lock not found.

Mongoose Mountain Bike

Location

3106 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29in
Color: 
Black/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, handle bars have wear and tear. Mongoose Mountain Bike. 29in Fat Tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from front of property. Front gate cannot close due to broken lock. Parked at 6:45pm on 8/24.

Niner Air Nine RDO

Location

1838
Touhy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Med
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand is Niner. Model is Air 9 RDO. White Fox Suspension fork, Orange Funn stem American Classic wheels (each wheel has two white spokes) Red Selle SMP saddle Niner carbon seat post and handlebar. Nukeproof grips Shimano SLX derailleur Shimano XT cranks Red Look clip less pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Basement of single family home
Incident Description: 
Person entered home through basement door and left with bike.

Giant Perigee

Location

5616 n Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used - New New Gator Skin tires Two water bottle holders White seat White handle bars Gear shifter under handlebars

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked apartment building in the basement . I believe someone that lives in the building stole my bike to pawn it off. This happened to my neighbor and he was able to track it down to a pawn shop

REI Co-op Cycle CTY 2.1 Step Through Bike

Location

Residential House
2231 Bennett Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Desert Sage (pale light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (only a year old), padded seat cover, with toddler seat attached on rear

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
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of open garage in the back of the house outside alley

Salsa Journeyer 700 Claris

Location

Shepard Hall
626 University Pl
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A21602229
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new, tan bike with salsa logo on the middle of 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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Did not see the incident occur but it happened between 11 and 4 pm

Kona Dew Plus

Location

Central Street Purple Line
Central Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN19121655
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Topeak bicycle rack, power grip straps on pedals, quadlock mounting bracket.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
About 5 hours in front of Central Street Purple Line stop
Incident Description: 
Rode to Central street purple line with my 10 year son's bike to go to the Cubs game. We locked both together through provided bike rack (large black u-shape frame bolted to sidewalk). Bikes were locked together through both wheels and frames and rack. We used a u-lock, cable, and cable lock together.

Trek 1500

Location

Richards Bar
491 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
na
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue/ Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A rare vintage 1986 aluminium Trek 1500 but baby blue frame and pink decals and worn pink grips.

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?: 
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?: 
Several Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside richards bar to a lamppost for several hours late on saturday night. When I went to get my bike it was missing and I dont know exactly at what time it was taken. The bike, lock and my helmet were taken.

Cannondale CAADX 105

Location

710 N Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with orange/grey weaving pattern throughout
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Neon yellow pedals, fi'zi'k saddle

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the front hallway of a ground level residence on N Rockwell st across from Smith Park. The thief opened a screen door to get to the bike, we were home but didn't notice until I saw it was missing later.

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Driggs 3 Speed

Location

Garage
1958 W Winona St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green Brooklyn Driggs 3 bicycle. Brown seats. May still have black basket on front.

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?: 
Was in garage when I left around 3:45pm, returned home at 9pm and the garage door on the opposite side of the 4-car garage was open, my bicycle was gone.
Incident Description: 
I left the garage at around 3:45pm. At that time, my bicycle was in the garage. When I returned home at 9:00pm, I realized that the neighboring garage spot had the door open and that my bicycle (a green, Driggs 3) had been stolen. I notified the woman who I rent the garage spot from, as it is in the alleyway attached to 1958 W Winona, 60640.

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

3534 W Palmer St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU030C3488L
Color: 
Grey/charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, wear on top of handlebars especially left side. Derailleurs scratched from prior road contact. Like new tires and chain.

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?: 
No more than 2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was left behind locked entry gate, in rack but not locked at the time.

Giant Boulder

Location

Winnemac at Ashland
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 21, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has the word "Giant" written across the main cross bar in red. Rear splash guard in black. Bottle holder. Schwinn bike bell in black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of building in the mail room. Someone would have had to enter by being given access or by having a key.